Steven Daniel Furtado

Memorial services for Steven Daniel Furtado, 18, of Willows will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Willows Memorial Hall, 525 W. Sycamore St.

Steven was taken from this life on May 11, 2008. He was born Oct. 12, 1989, in Chico to Dan and Denise Furtado.

Steven was a senior at Willows High School where he was a popular student, played lead trumpet in the band, and was a member of the Willows Honkers football and golf teams.

Steven was a dedicated Boy Scout, achieving the highest rank of Eagle Scout in December, and continued to be a mentor for younger scouts. He enjoyed all things outdoors and lived his life with an open mind and heart.  Steven was a very loving and caring young man who was generous and giving with his family and friends. 

Steven leaves his grieving parents Dan and Denise Furtado; sister Ashley Fisher and husband Chris; grandparents Joan Green of Chico, Bob and Nancy Rodgers of Colorado, Troy McDonald and Kathy Furtado of Willows; uncle Don Furtado of Chico; and uncle Paul and aunt Tiffany Rodgers of Colorado. Other aunts and uncles are Cindy Frailey, Mike and Tina McDonald, Tonya McDonald and Sue Taylor; and numerous cousins.

Steven was preceded in death by grandmother Mary Lee McDonald and grandfathers Don Furtado and Phil Green; great-grandparents Joe and Evelyn Furtado, Mary Hopkins and Virginia O'Brien.

Steven will be in our hearts forever and we are all richer for having had him in our lives - even for such a short time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Steven D. Furtado Memorial Fund at U.S. Bank, 221 W. Sycamore St., Willows, CA 95988. Arrangements by F.D. Sweet and Son in Willows.