Dear Friends and Family, By now most of you have heard – it’s amazing how fast the word spread. It is with a very sad heart that I am announcing to the world that Sam passed away at home surrounded by family January 8, 2014. Thank you all for being so patient waiting to hear about the services. There has been a huge hang-up due to the U.S. Government. Sam was proud to have served his country. Sam wanted to be buried at the National Cemetary in Riverside, Ca. Sam served in the Army National Guard of California. In order to be buried there his records have to be checked taking 48 to 72 hours (and of course the weekend does not count). So, final word came down that he is not eligible because his papers say ‘of California’. I have been told that there is sepration of state and federal service. Sam fell into this category. It is a technicality in the law. There are a few bills trying to get passed in the U.S. Congress right now to change this. So, I have done the next best that I could to honor his wishes. He will be buried in the Veteran’s section of the Oakdale Memorial Park. Here is all the information for Sam’s service. I am holding a Viewing for all to come and see Sam one last time: Sunday January 19, 2014 5:00pm to 8:00pm Douglass & Zook Funeral Home 600 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia, Ca. 91016 626-358-3244 Graveside Funeral and Service: Monday January 20, 2014 11:00am Oakdale Memorial Park Mortuary 1401 S. Grand Ave. Glendora, Ca. 91740 626-691-2000 We’ll be having a Celebration of Sam with refreshments following the service at: Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant 145 E. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA. 91006 626-462-0250 Entrance and parking are in the rear of the building. From Huntington – north on 1st street, east on Wheeler public parking next to Arcadia Rental or continue on Wheeler, right turn on Indiana and into another public parking area. Look for the big tent for the gathering. *********************************************************** As grumpy as Sam liked to pretend he had a huge love for all children, animals and nature. In lieu of flowers, if you would like, you may make a donation to either of the 2 organizations that Sam and I have supported for years: Please be sure to mention ‘in honor’ or ‘in memory’ of Sam Samaniego YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1700 San Francisco, California 94104 or on-line yosemiteconservancy.org (click on ‘support us’) MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION Greater Los Angeles chapter 1875 Century Park East suite 950 Los Angeles, Ca. 90067 wishla.org With Love and Friendship, Marlene
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:51:49 +0000
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