Elverta, Calif., farrier Duane Renison passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, after a 9-month battle with cancer. He was 65.

Renison graduated from Yuba College with an animal science degree, as well as Sierra College farrier school. He served in both the Army and National Guard.

A celebration of his life will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Sacramento Horsemen's Association, 3200 Longview Dr., Sacramento, Calif. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

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