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
