Ella Rice, a resident of Big Oak Flat, passed away on Monday, July 10, at Country Haven Assisted Living in San Andreas. There will be a Graveside Service on Friday, July 14, 10 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery in Groveland. Donations may be made to VNA/Hospice of the Sierra, P.O. Box 4805, Sonora, CA 95360. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.