8/13/2008 State Deputy Robert J. Villalobos is having neck surgery on Wednesday and will be unavailable for a few weeks during his rehabilitation.  Your prayers are requested for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for our State Deputy, and for our First Lady Carol during this time of worry and concern.  Our State Deputy and his wife Carol can be reached at state.deputy@kofc-california.org.

8/11/2008 Nita Gardner, wife of Master Bernie Gardner, is now in a convalescent home awaiting a date for surgery.  The Neurosurgeon has a tentative date for surgery of mid September.  Please keep Nita and Bernie in your prayers

2/8/2008 Grace Keivens was diagnosed with Cancer and is currently undergoing diagnosis for the appropriate remedial care.  State Secretary Robert Villalobos and his wife Carol have been helping the Keivens' family and are requesting prayers for Grace's recovery from this serious malady.
 

2/6/2008 Brother Frank Gaul passed away.  We understand there will be a mass and burial at Calvary Cemetary on Saturday at 11:30 am on Saturday with reception following at Holy Family.  Frank has been quite ill for some time and has not been active.  His wife Nadine is active in the parish and also at the retreat center.  She sings in the 9:00 am Sunday choir.  Please remember them in your prayers.

2/4/2008 Chapter President and Former District Deputy Robert Wilke was diagnosed with pulmonary obstruction disease with both of his lungs being affected.  At this time he is at home responding to medications to help clear his lungs and he is required to get plenty of rest during his recovery process.  His wife Janice is a registered nurse and provides a watchful eye over him during this recovery.  The Wilke family can be reached at rwilke@socal.rr.com. On behalf of the State family, our prayers are offered for Robert's speedy and successful recovery.

2/4/2008 Irma, the daughter of District Deputy Eduardo and Herminia Galvan, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be hospitalized Monday or Tuesday for treatment.  The Galvan family is very concerned and need your prayers for Irma's healing and recovery.  The Galvan family can be reached at egdd@verizon.net.
On behalf of the State family, our prayers are offered for Irma's speedy and successful recovery.

2/3/2008 Brian Hallisy Sr., Former District Deputy and Past Chapter President of  San Joaquin Chapter, went into hospital today for a major operation to repair a severely damaged rotator cuff.  The operation was to be one day with a 4 to 6 week home bound recovery.  Complications have set in and the surgery is still pending.  He is in need of our prayers for a successful operation and speedy recovery.  He may be sent words of support at kofc_ca@sbcglobal.net.

1/30/2008 Marilyn Mocerin, wife of worthy brother Richard Mocerin from council 04964, has been having heart problems since they went to Arizona just after Christmas. She has had a pacemaker implanted and then surgery because the wires came lose from her heart. Dick said that they will see the surgeon today regarding surgery for a heart valve replacement and possible bypass. He asked for our prayers. Cards may be sent to 13650 North Frontage Road, Space 632, Yuma, AZ, 85367.

1/27/2008 Brother Corey L Viduya, a Brother Knight of 17 years, passed away on Jan 24th. Brother Corey was ill for many years. Funeral and memorial preparations are pending. Barbara Viduya, his wife is in a nursing facility with a medical condition. Please remember Barbara Viduya and family in your prayers. Dear Lord, Please grant eternal peace to our Brother Corey Viduya, may he rest in peace.

1/22/2008 Pat Gentleman, wife of Donald Gentleman, Wheelchair Foundation Chairman, recently suffered a heart attack.  You may send her your get well wishes to dgentl17360995@sbcglobal.net.  Our prayers are for her speedy and successful recover from this heart attack.
 

1/22/2008 General Agent Don Gould passed away.  Mass cards and cards of condolences may be sent to his wife Gina and family at 2103 N. Flower St. Santa Ana CA 92706.  Details for the Rosary and Funeral Mass are pending and will be sent out later.  Please pray for the Gould family during this time of grieving over the loss of a beloved family member.
 

1/15/2008 William (Bill) Cullen, Honorary Life Member and Brother Knight of Council 7241, Msgr. Raymond Renwald Council in Elk Grove CA passed away. Please keep the soul of our departed Brother Bill in your prayers. Bill was admitted into our order in August of 1925. He was a player of the game of pasture pool and enjoyed the fratenalisim of our fine brotherehood. Services are scheduled as follows: Rosary: Thursday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Funeral Mass: Friday, January 18th at 10:00 a.m.with reception following.

1/13/2008 Bernie Gardner, Southern California District Master was admitted to Tri City hospital for high Blood Pressure and elevated Blood Sugar. His visiting nurse was concerned enough to have him admitted. Please keep Bernie and Nita both in your prayers.

1/8/2008, Eugene Carlson, a long time member of Lincoln council 9202 passed away.  He died in Colorado Springs, CO while under the long-term care of his step-daughter, Kathy. He will be cremated in Colorado and his remains will be brought back to St. Daniel's Church in Wheatland, where a memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 19th at 11:00 AM. The family has requested prayers for the repose of his soul.

1/8/2008 Bishop Juan Alfredo Arzube, former auxiliary of Los Angeles. was called to the Lord on Dec 25th 2007 at the age of 89..  During his 53 years as a priest, Bishop Arzube served primarily at parishes in downtown Los Angeles and other Spanish speaking communities.  He was active in assorted efforts to assist immigrants, supervised the erection of a shrine at Our Lady of Guadalupe, a mission church where he served, and supported the creation of the Episcopal Commission of the Alta Baja Bishops, for bishops from U.S. and Mexican border states. Cardinal Roger M. Mahony presided at Bishop Arzube's funeral at Holy Cross Cemetery. Please keep Bishop Juan Alfredo Arzube in your prayers and may perpetual light shine upon him.

1/6/2008 Larry Johnson, Grand Knight Vallejo Council 874 and member of the Mark G. Thompson Assembly 2548 passed awayt earlier this morning, Sunday, January 6th.  Please pray for the repose of Brother Larry's soul and for his wife Rosa and their children.

1/3/2008 Dr Gaspar Garcia, DGK for the Greenhaven Pocket Council 14241, passed away on New Years Day. Please keep Gaspar and his family in your prayers.  The following services are scheduled at Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 660 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95831. A Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2008. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008  

12/31/2007 Edward (Ed) Horton, charter member of Msgr. Renwald Council 7241 Elk Grove, passed away on Thursday December 27th 2007. Ed was 95 years of age and an Honorary Life member who joined the order in October of 1944. The following services are scheduled at St. Joseph Parish, 9961 Elk Grove Floring Rd, Elk Grove CA 95687: Rosary will be held Thursday, Jamuary 3, at 7:00 p. m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a. m. Friday, January 4. There will be a reception following Mass. Please pray for the soul of brother Ed and his family.

12/21/2007Bernard Gardner, Master of the Southern California District was admitted to hospital Tuesday evening with pneumonia and is on oxygen and anti-biotics.  Your prayers are requested for him, his wife Nita, and the entire Garndner family during this time of concern.  A Christmas message may be sent to the Gardner family at dosia@cox.net

12/14/2007 Kimberly Malone, wife of Past Grand Knight  Terry Malone,of council 4964, Citrius Heights Ca,  District 6 , has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  Please keep the family and Kimberly in your prayers. Cards can be sent to 7240 Circlet Way Citrius Heights CA 95621. Or maybe give her a call of encouragement 916-726-0255