Sequoia-Kings Employees Association

10/02/2021

Former SEKI Interpreter Dawn Ryan shared with us that Jim Hogan, who worked with Buildings & Grounds and Historic Preservation under the Maintenance Division, died on September 10. He was 73 years old. He retired in 2014 from these parks, and relocated to Pinehurst, Idaho that same year. His obituary states that “he was all about people having a good laugh, enjoying their time with him, and he knew life was about the memories you make.”

More about Jim here - https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/22357274/james-jim-patrick-hogan

08/30/2021

SEKI Friends - You may remember Stephen and Angela Clary. They are going through some extremely tough times right now and need our help. They were both active members of SKEA and friends of the parks. Please do what you can to help them through these terrible times and keep them in your thoughts.

Our brave friend, Angela, has been keeping a secret - for the past 9 months, she has… Isabel Alvarado needs your support for Angela Clary's Journey to Health

06/16/2021

We will be gathering July 26th to celebrate Colleen Bathe's contributions as SEKI Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Partnerships, and bid her and her husband Dan farewell before they re-locate to Arizona. The pool opens at 4 PM, the celebration starts around 5, and the band starts at 6! Please RSVP to [email protected].

09/17/2020

Former SEKI employee Tor Skeen recently lost his home and all he owned to the Beachie Creek Fire in Oregon. Please consider donating to help him recover some of his losses, by visiting this GoFundMe site - https://gf.me/u/yy9i3y. Tor grew up in Three Rivers and worked in SEKI as a Trailhead Ranger and in the Wilderness Office. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, Tor spent 5 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving honorably at numerous American Embassies. In 2019, Tor landed his dream job, protecting the public and natural resources on the Willamette National Forest. He was away at training (and his dog Major staying with his parents in Montana) when the fire burned through the ranger district where he lived. Our hearts go out to Tor.

04/24/2020

We wanted to let you know that a local version of Annie's obituary has been posted in the online Kaweah Commonwealth. This version includes more about her contributions to Three Rivers and the park community: https://3riversnews.com/annie-esperanza-1956-2020-longtime-park-scientist-dies-after-heart-transplant/

04/06/2020

After our recent post about Annie Esperanza's passing, we also wanted to let you know that Superintendent Woody Smeck established a memory page where people can share photos, stories, and favorite memories about Annie. There are already many good ones accumulating there - is anyone surprised? Visit the link below to share a story, or read those already shared.

Memories Page for Annie Esperanza on Memories.net

04/04/2020

On March 29th, we lost Annie Esperanza, a beloved co-worker and friend.We will deeply miss the passion and commitment she brought to these parks and her work, her generous spirit, her amazing smile, and her ability to initiate and sustain valued connections among her large community of friends and colleagues. Let's each carry Annie's courage and generosity forward as we travel the uncertain paths ahead.

Annie Marie Esperanza passed away on March 29, 2020, at Stanford Hospital from complications after a heart transplant. She is survived by her brother Henry Tolentino, her sister Eddi (Edwina) Tolentin

06/23/2019

SKEA fun at the Rawhide!

05/30/2019

Congratulations to Jenny Matsumoto on her retirement on May 31. You have been an amazing employee and friend to many and you will be sorely missed!

05/26/2019

Winter is still here! Be prepared for it if you are visiting!!!

05/09/2019

Weight Watchers in Three Rivers!

We are looking for at least two more people who are interested in getting healthy and losing weight through the Weight Watchers program!!! The session would theoretically begin next Thursday afternoon, May 16 in Sequoia National Park..if we get enough people. Meetings are held in the Ash Mt. Conference Room, Thursdays, 4:45 - 5:30 pm for 12 weeks starting May 2nd.

Normally $156 for a 12-week session, the first 2 people only pay $75 if you enroll now!

It's not a diet, it's a way of life. Choose good health today!

If interested or want more information, call or text Melanie Keeley at (559) 799-7438 or email at [email protected].