Autographs from Yvonne and three King Cousins on their brochure
from one of their concerts I attended.
Their television show, concerts
and subsequent Holiday Specials were something my family and I
very much enjoyed.
1967 Christmas Card from Alvino and Louise
Dad and Alino Rey were both Amateur Radio operators, and as a
result we got to know Alvino, Louise (his wife) and several
other members of the family.
The photo below was taken by Dad (Don Whitney) in their
home during a visit to Southern California in the late 1960's.
In memory of Alvino Rey -
Feb 2004 Alvino on stage in 1966
Sent: Mon, December 14, 2009 2:15:29 AM
Sadly, aunt vonnie passed away this afternoon
around 5pm in santa barbara. a
handful of us were on call to say our goodbyes
and sing some xmas carols....it is indeed the passing of an
era.
thanks for checking in,
Cam
Dear family and friends,
On Friday, we finally got mom to Cottage hospital
in Santa Barbara so we could be closer to our loved ones.We were
told that her condition was not good and that we should be
prepared. On Sunday afternoon we decorated her room with
pictures of her life - had King Sisters music playing - She had
made Tina promise she would never let her go without her
make-up, so Heather and Tina did her make-up and hair - we put a
blue silk nightgown on her and covered her with her elegant fur
coat and as many family members and good friends that
could make it, came to the hospital around 2:00 PM. She was
surrounded by 16 loved ones. We sang Christmas carols, "Side by
Side" (with the King Family hand jive), "Nighty Night"
(including all of us doing the soft shoe around her bed), and
finally "Love at Home". We then said a family prayer and one by
one, we told her what she meant to us and let her know it
was O.K. to go. And she did just that. Within one hour she
slipped peacefully away at 5:40 PM. It was as perfect as if she
had produced it herself, and we all believe she did.
We want to thank you for your love, support and
prayers.
With much love to you all,
Tina , Cathy, Cilla and families
MAXINE DRIGGS THOMAS Passed away on May 13, 2009 in Corona,
CA at the age of 97.
She was a member of the singing King Sisters and later the King
Family. Maxine was married to her sweetheart La Varn Thomas for
61 years, when he passed away in 1996.
Maxine is survived by two children, William (Tom) and Carolyn;
six grandchildren, Bryan, Wendy, Neile, Amy, Ben and Jennifer
and 18 great-grandchildren.
Her third child, Jann, passed away in 2005. Maxine will be
missed by many wonderful friends and family who adored her, but
who also know she is happy again.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 20,
2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, 1510
Taber Rd., Corona, CA.
A viewing will be held at 10:00am prior to the services.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by: FD66 - (951) 737-3244
Feel free to visit our guestbook online at: www.thomasmillermortuary.com
