Louise Rachel Runne

1937 - 2022

Louise Rachel Runne

Louise Rachel Runne, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2022. Louise was born in Durango, Colorado, on July 28, 1937, to Guadalupe and Manuel Martinez. Louise had eight children with Julio Velasquez (D): Vidal Velasquez (D), Priscilla Campbell (Kenny), Antonio Velasquez (Geri), Julia McCardell (Mike), Lizardo Velasquez (Gretchen), Barbara Velasquez (D), Edward Velasquez (Kim) and Hope Velasquez (Mike); and two stepchildren Manuel and Louella (Lela) Velasquez. She raised her children with much love, laughter, and a stern hand. She also had 12 grandchildren,
Christopher, Michael and David Campbell,
Melissa Martinez, Jennifer and Ryan McCardell,
Jacob and Emerson Velasquez, Myle, Moses and Roman Velasquez, and Kade Velasquez Hilden. She also has 14 great grandchildren, Ceejay,
Timothy and Avyen Campbell, Leanne, Marissa, and Raquel Campbell, Joseph, Angel and Kane Campbell, Alex and Michael Ponce, Bella and
David Beatty, Connor McCardell and one great-great grandchild, Elijah Campbell.
Louise was a longtime resident of Lakeport, moving here in 1987 with her first husband, Julio, and their three children. Julio passed away in 1989 and Louise was single for several years. She found love again in 1992 when she met Fritz Runne. They were married one year later and are now celebrating 30 years as we speak. When she married Fritz she gained four more children, Bobby, Bruce (D), Sandy (D), and Sharon. Which also came with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She loved them like they were her own. She was loved very much by all her family and will be missed greatly.
She loved bowling, dancing, and most of all, hitting up the casino. She would often be seen at the casino drinking a Budweiser with her best friends trying to become millionaires and talking about what they would do with the winnings. We all would have been taken care of well, had they ever won. She had a blessed life in Lake County surrounded by a multitude of great and loving friends and could not imagine her life anywhere else. She was a devout Catholic and loved to attend St. Mary's Church.
She was surrounded by family the day the Lord called her home and was once again reunited with her sister, Helen; Mother and Father; children,
Vidal (Bee) and Barbara; her grandson, David; two beloved husbands, Julio and Fritz; and a whole slew of other family members and friends. She is survived by her sister, Priscilla Samora, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Louise's Rosary will be held at the Chapel of the Lakes Funeral Home in Lakeport at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022. A service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St Mary's Catholic Church in Lakeport, with a reception to follow at New Hope Church at 305 Peckham Ct in Lakeport.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336 (707) 263-0357 www.chapelofthelakes.com