William Henry Bates Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Henry Bates Jr. of Rohnert Park, California, born in Pampa, Texas, who passed away on January 20, 2024 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Henry Bates Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Henry Bates, Sr. and Sybil Joyce Porter; and his brother Brian. He is survived by: his wife Elena Bates (Ruiz); his siblings, Kenneth David Bates, Paula Moore, Carlos Ruiz and Connie Herschbach (Robert) of Friant, California; and his nieces and nephews, Brandy Moore, Erika Dunham (Brent), Amber Ruiz of Dallas, Texas, Erin Lamb of Folsom, California, Jennifer Herschbach of Peoria, Arizona, Marcus Ruiz Evans of Fresno, California, Matthew (Christine), Emily Evans of Clovis, California, Andrew Bates, Carolyn (John), Sloane and Seth Manalis of Australia.
In lieu of flowers, if you are able, donations can be made in Bill Bates name to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (https://www.stelizabethrp.com) in Rohnert Park, a religious organization he was passionate about.
