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Obituaries

Death notices for Robert Nichols and Gabriel Larios

ROBERT NICHOLS

Robert Noel "Bob" Nichols, 54, of Hood River, died Jan. 22, 2012 from a sudden heart attack while shoveling out a friend's driveway. He was born Dec. 23, 1957, the third son to Richard and Kathleen Nichols of Hood River.

He attended local schools and was a 1976 graduate of Hood River Valley High School. He worked in several local businesses but ultimately followed his father and grandfather into the boatbuilding trade and managed the former Nichols Boat Works for a number of years. Most recently, he worked in collaboration with Sundance Yacht Sales and Marinas in Portland on a design for a new 32-ft. fiberglass yacht. He also served previously as a port commissioner for the Port of Hood River.

He married Kai Burgess Borton on March 24, 1990. They had one son, Charles August Nichols.

He enjoyed travel and was an avid sports fisherman. He fulfilled one of his lifetime goals in 2011 of catching and releasing a marlin off Cabo San Lucas.

He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Nichols, his former wife Kai Nichols and their son, Charles, all of Hood River; brothers Rodger Nichols and wife Julie Reynolds of The Dalles, and Thomas Nichols and wife Dwynn of Cottage Grove; nieces Roxanne Nichols, Regina Biagi, Amanda Mathena, Ellen Yeoman and nephew Tyler Nichols; and several great-nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life and reception will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue in Hood River, followed by graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in memory of Bob to Christian Biker Tabernacle and sent in care of Anderson's Tribute Center.

GABRIEL LARIOS

Gabriel Guzman Larios, 73, died Jan. 24, 2012, with his family by his side at home in Husum; he passed away from natural causes.

Gabriel was born in Garcia de la Cadena, Zacatecas, Mexico on April 3, 1938 to Felix Guzman and Maria Larios. Gabriel moved to Washington in 1968 and worked for Mt. Adams Orchards until he retired in 2000, at age 62.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and enjoyed working around the house. Traveling, gardening, spending time with his family and playing dominoes were his favorite hobbies.

Survivors of his family include his wife Maria, Husum; sons Miguel and Mauro, White Salmon, and Martin of Mexico; daughters Juliana Torres and Maria Castro, both of Husum; brothers and sisters Domingo, Ragina, Susanna, and Felix all of Mexico, besides Nazario and Abraham of White Salmon; as well as 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A rosary for Mr. Guzman was held on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home with a funeral mass on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in White Salmon. Gabriel will be buried in his hometown of Garcia de la Cadena, Mexico; Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.