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MORTZ, Howard LeRoy, 82, died Monday, July 9, 2007, in San Diego. Born July 29, 1924, in Corry, Pa., he lived in Escondido. He worked as an accounting service executive in Walnut Park and retired in 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945, as a motor machinist mate 3rd class; he qualified in USS S-33 (SS-138) and served on submarine relief crews aboard the USS Beaver and USS Pelius. He belonged to the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II, Los Angeles chapter. Mr. Mortz was a member of the San Marcos United Methodist Church. He also belonged to the Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Park from 1965 to 2007. He was a recipient of the Gregory F. Hixon Fellowship. Mr. Mortz was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Mortz, in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty, of Escondido; son Steven of Seattle, Wash.; daughters and son-in-law Paula and Rich Upham of Mesa, Ariz., and Lestia of Little Rock, Ark.; brother Harold Mortz of Salem, Ore.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A private cremation was held. The family suggests donations to the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II, Los Angeles area chapter memorial, P.O. Box 2353, Seal Beach, CA 90740-1352. The Neptune Society handled arrangements.

ROCEK, George "Moon", 86, passed away August 8, 2007. He was a retired CPO after 22 years in the US Navy submarine service and was a POW in Japan for two years. He is survived by daughters Linda Valentine, Christine Moody, and Toni Taylor; two sons George A. and Michael J.; and several grand and great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday, Aug. 12, 2 p.m., at the funeral home, with friends being received one hour prior. Interment will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery. R. Lee Williams & Son 49th St. Chapel www.rlwilliams.com 527-1177

TOIVONEN, Arnold W., 81, of St. Marys, Ga., died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007 at his residence. A native of Republic, Mich., he had been a resident of Camden County, Ga., for the past 13 years. Mr. Toivonen was retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service. His first duty was on the USS President Hayes, then USS Montague. In 1949 Mr. Toivonen was assigned to the submarine force on the USS Sarda (SS-488); amoung other boats he served are USS Toro (SS-422); USS Seawolf (SSN-575); and USS Skate (SSN-578), which was the first submarine to break through the Arctic ice at the North pole. The National Georgraphic Magazine published a 42 page article on the USS Skate adventure of being the first submarine to make it through the ice at the North Pole, 1959. Mr. Toivonen, was the recipient of numerous Awards and Commendations from the U.S. Navy. After his tenure with the Navy, he retired from the Fisher Island Ferry, stationed at New London. Survivors include his wife, Laverne Toivonen, of St. Marys, Ga.; sons, Arnold Paul (Bonnie) Toivonen and William John (Gail) Toivonen; daughter, Suzette (Donald) Stankiewiz; step-sons, Ron McCullough and James (Heather) McCullough; four brothers, Marvin Toivonen, Richard Toivonen, Donald Toivonen and Neal Toivonen; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, August 10th, at Allison Memorial Chapel from 6 until 8, and requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys, Ga., with Pastor Sam Medeiros officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with full military honors. Allison Memorial Chapel of St. Marys, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.

VERNIZZI, Ernest, 84, resident of Walnut Creek, passed away peacefully in his home on July 29, 2007, four months after losing his wife, Gina Matarazzo Vernizzi. He and Gina celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Ernest was born in Padova, Italy on April 6, 1923. He is survived by his children, Anna Chance, Christine Armstrong and Mario Vernizzi, his grandchildren, Nolan, Joanna, Matthew, Gregory, Elizabeth, Sarah and Emily; as well as 6 brothers and sisters all of whom still reside in Italy. Ernest came to the United States as an Italian POW. He was a sonar operator on the Italian submarine, Tritone, which participated in operations against the Allied ships in Algerian ports as part of the North African campaign during World War II. His submarine was sunk by gunfire off the coast of Bougie on January 19, 1943. Taken prisoner of war by the Americans, he spent 2 years in POW camps across the United States. During his internment in Oakland at Camp Knight, he met his future wife, Gina. Ernest participated in various Italian clubs in the Bay Area including the Fratellanza Club in Oakland, and volunteered for the St Vincent De Paul Society. After retiring from his Monterey Liquor store partnership, he had time to travel with his wife and family. Palm Desert was a special destination and golf became a favorite pastime, which he enjoyed with his sons-in-law and grandsons. He was an avid fisherman in his younger days. Gardening, however, was his true passion. He spent many hours cultivating his flowers, fruit trees, and vegetables - the bounty of which his family and friends benefited from. Ernest had gusto for life and a colorful personality. He enjoyed the company of family, friends and neighbors, all of whom affectionately appreciated his kind deeds and warm personality. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Donations in Ernest's memory may be made to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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