Castroville California

Biography of Alfred A. Wood

Alfred A. Wood, born in Sonoma County in 1859, is a prominent businessman and senior partner at Wood Cunningham, a leading hardware firm in Riverside. Raised in Castroville, he graduated from the State Normal School in San Jose in 1880. After various teaching and clerical jobs, he joined his father in business in Riverside, eventually establishing a successful venture known for its integrity. A Republican and community supporter, Wood is married to Etta Choate, with ties to pioneering families in California.

Briscoe, Arlene Brightenstine Mrs. – Obituary

Arlene Briscoe, 63, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on June 5, 2001, in Boise. Born on December 18, 1937, in the Panama Canal Zone, she graduated from Ukiah High School in California and married Richard Briscoe in 1955. The couple lived in various locations before settling in Baker City in 1997, where they actively participated in the Good Sam Club. Arlene is survived by her husband, a daughter, a son, six grandchildren, and a brother. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.