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Ronald Mancebo Obituary
Ronald "Skip" A. Mancebo was born February 13, 1943 in Yreka, CA and
passed away on February 18, 2010 at his home in Sacramento.
Skip grew up in the four-corners area of Enterprise attending both Enterprise Elementary and Enterprise High graduating with the E.H.S. Class of '61.
Skip married Barbara Mathauser on April 13, 1963. Skip worked heavy construction. Skip and Barbara became entrepreneurs owing clothing stores (Sun West) and other businesses that did metal fabrication and welding, wood stove manufacturing, solar manufacturing and installations, street rod fabrication, and Mancebo Concepts before health issues forced them both into retirement.
Skip loved friends, family, fast cars, fast boats, airplanes, and fuel dragsters. If it floated, had wheels, or wings, Skip always wanted to push the envelope.
Skip was proceeded in death by his parents, Joe and Pauline Mancebo, and sister Patricia "Ish" Caviness.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara, daughter Kimberly Briedenback of Reno, NV, son Chad Mancebo of Sacramento and step-son Tam Mathauser of Sacramento, sister Gaylene "Petie" Phelan of Carson City, NV, grandson Nick, granddaughter Jesica, niece Kari of Carson City, NV, nephews, Robert and Patrick of Redding and seven step-grandkids.
No services are planned at this time. There may be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Mancebo
March 23, 2010
Dear Barbara,Petie,Kim,Chad& Tam. I am so glad I was able to talk to Skip just a few days before he passed away. Also when you Barbara were in the hospital, Jenny and I went to your Apt. and prayed with Skip. He was very receptive to us and prayer. So many good memories of flying, boating. No doubt in my mind he was the best pilot I ever knew. Went to dinner in your Rolls, flew to the Nut Tree in the Deb. Flew to Osh in the Twin. Such wonderful memories. Friends all these years. Hope to see you soon. God Bless you. Dean and Jenny Braucher
Linda Harmon-Morss
March 17, 2010
Dear Barbara and family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Skip. Ken knew him all through school and had nothing but good to say about him and his father, too. I knew him through my brother, Bud Harmon, who was one grade below him. Ken is fighting medical demons of his own and we pray for strength. Our thougths and prayers go out to all the Mancebo family and it was great to have known Skip.
Wendy/Doug Dreier
March 15, 2010
Dear Kim and family, Doug and I want you to know that we are thinking of you at this time. I was remembering your dad selling me my first "cool" jacket at Sunwest[in 1974]! Growing up in McArthur-coming to Redding and shopping at Sunwest was the best. Kim,I think of you often and hope you are doing well in Reno. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Sharon Mancebo
March 7, 2010
Dear Barbara family:
My prayers are with all of you.Skip will be greatley missed.
Betty & Bob McKean
March 2, 2010
Dear Barbara, Chad and family:
Rembering our "neighbors across the street" (many times have wished you were still there ) — the boys, Chad, Bill & Jason, playing together (sometimes having fun, other times fussing with each other) — and another silly thing Barbara, I think of you whenever I do chicken salad as we both liked chicken salad but not the making of same. You and Skip were great "across the street neighbors". Our condolences to you and your family.
Connie Mohler
February 28, 2010
Dear Barbara,
I was so sorry to read of Skip's passing. Phill used to call him fairly often to keep up with the old classmates and he truly enjoyed those conversations. I spoke with Skip a number of times in 2007 and 2008 as Phill was hospitalized for many months. Skip was very encouraging and had a wonderful phone voice. I felt a little better about things after speaking with him on those occasions. Phill and Skip had shared some similar medical problems, so he helped me to understand some things I was having difficulty with. The world will be a lesser place without your Skip. I said many prayers for both of you over the years, and I will continue to keep you in my prayers. May your good memories help to give you a little peace in the days ahead.
February 28, 2010
Dear Barb, Tam, Kimberly & Chad. So sorry for your Loss. Skip was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jack & Paula (Moon) Bryant
Noreen Smith
February 26, 2010
Barbara, Petie & Family
I'm so sorry to hear about Skip.
I have so many found memories of
all of us as kids. Remembering
when it thunderd and lightening
how Skip, Ish, Petie and me would
all hide under Skips bed. Skip
teaching me how to drive!! He even
had his "crash helmet" on.
My thoughts are will you all.
Love Noreen & Ken Smith
Kristi Schaible
February 25, 2010
Dear Barb, Tam, Kimberly and Chad.
So sorry to hear about Skip. Our thoughts are with you.
Darrel & Kristi
Ken Moore
February 25, 2010
Dear Barbara, I'm sorry to here of Skip's passing. I grew up helping skip with his cars, and the dragster. I learned alot from him.
Jeff and Charlotte Thompson
February 25, 2010
Dear Barbara and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss of Skip.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Laura Jean Moshiri
February 24, 2010
Dear Barbara, Tam, Kimberly and Chad: I am so very sorry to hear about Skip's passing. We have been thinking about all of you for years and was wondering where you had moved to. A lot has happened to our family. Mom and Dad are still alive. They are snow birds now. They bought my Grandma's house in Metaline, WA and live there in the summer and live in Desert Center, CA in the winter months. Ken has 4 daughters and 7 grand kids. Three were born last year. He is an EMT in Metaline. Ron has 2 boys and an adopted daughter. He was a cop in Gridley until this last Dec when He retired. Bob was in a major accident in 93 and is now an art teacher in Yuba City. He married his Physical therapist and she has a son. I am currently divorced but have a wonderful son named Joey. We will never forget you!!! Love to all of you...Laura Jean Moshiri (Moore)
February 24, 2010
Dear Barb, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our child hood friend and classmate, Ron. My brother and I knew Ron well and also went to school with you. May you be comforted through this difficult time knowing that others care. With Sympathy,
Barbara Higgins Tatom, Oakland, Oregon
Dick Higgins, Myrtle Creek, Oregon
February 24, 2010
Dear Barbara and family: Barb,I don't know what to say except I was stunned and taken back when I saw that Skip had passed away. Lots of memories come back at a time like this and I can honestly say that they are all good. Switching cars at Carmel, Elvis at Tahoe, The Pointer sisters at Tahoe, the late night card games. Our "rental" cessna 340 adventure. In many ways it seems like yesterday. It puts a smile on my face thinking about thoes times. Kerry and I are in the book, please call if you can. Mike & Kerry Vincelli
Robert Staunton
February 24, 2010
Dear Barbara I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Robert Staunton
February 24, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss Skip, was a great guy. Gary&Lynn Cassingham
Gene Farley
February 24, 2010
Skip and I grew up together in grade school and high school so I have many memories. The one I remember most is that the 20-30 Club in Redding used to have Soap Box Derbies down Placer St. Hill. I rode my bike from Wilshire Dr. to go see the Derby. Skip came running up to me when he saw me and told me that he and his car together were overweight and he wanted ME to drive his car. The officials allowed me one run down the hill for practice. I came in 5th place and Skip wanted me to take the trophy but I said no that he should keep it. My Dad thought it was to dangerous for anyone to come down the hill in the Soapboax Derby anyway. Well the next days paper showed one of the starts down the hill and I was in that race. Dad didn't say anything. Thanks for many memories. Gene Farley
JoAnn Payne-Mason
February 24, 2010
Oh, Barbara, I am so very sorry to hear of your/our loss. Your man was a great, great person, even when he was being an imp in school. He always had a smile on his face and another antic up his sleeve. I enjoyed seeing you both at the reunions and was saddened to hear of his illness and his passing. All I can offer in the way of comfort is that you now have a wonderful, very protective angel on your shoulder to keep you from harm for the rest of your days. God's blessings. JoAnn Mason (Payne) Arroyo Grande, CA
February 24, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ronnie and I were classmates through elementary & high school. He always had a smile for everyone. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joy Thompson Linebarger
SHARON BRITAIN
February 24, 2010
Dear Barbara, Petie and Families. I was so sorry to hear that Skip had passed away. I never knew him, but I'm sure my husband Larry Britain did as they were in the same grade of high school together. I am so sorry for our loss. Please know that only time will heal the loss and keep your precious family near to you for comfort. I just lost my husband Larry in November, 2009 to pancreatic cancer. It was fast and he suffered alot. Take care and know that you all are in my prayers. Sincerely, Sharon Britain, Ozark, Arkansas
Telephone Pioneers
February 24, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gary Sluder
February 24, 2010
Dear Barbara,
I'll treasure the memories of all of
Skip's and my adventures for the rest of my days. When I think of all the flying, hot rodding, boating, skiing,motorcycling. etc, well you get the idea. Please call when you can. Gary Sluder
David Wolff
February 24, 2010
Dear Barb; I am so sorry to hear that Skip has passed. I have always thought of both you and Skip along with Tam as we were very good friends. Time has taken us in different directions along with life but I shall always have GREAT MEMORIES of the times I spent with you. Both you and Skip were VERY GOOD TO ME! I hope you are doing well and Kimberly and Tam are also! I finally retired from Safeway and have taken up the guitar. I would love to hear from you guys as it has been many years. Please know I will always have respect for the both of you! THANK YOU for HELPING ME! GOD BLESS!!!!! I still live in the same place in Redding on Debbie Ln. Take care, David Wolff
Debbie Sluder
February 24, 2010
Mom and I were devastated to hear about Skip! She thinks about you often and has tried to locate you throughout the years. Our thoughts are with you all. Love, Debbie Sluder and Ronda Moll
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