Guy L. Halpain of Granite Hills, co-owner of the 105-foot Red Rooster III long range sportfisher with his wife Linda Palm, has died. He had been struggling with some heart problems for several years, but cancer was the cause of death, according to his longtime wife and partner Linda Palm-Halpain.

With a great many local friends, Guy was well-known to anglers on the Rooster, and Linda said he had been familiar with the workings of the boat since it was launched. He had many skills, including carpentry, mechanics and roping. He was the proud owner of a 1940 Willys coupe, one of the last remaining steel-bodied versions of that model, very popular in the 60's and 70's as a drag racing "gasser."

Born in Indio on December 20, 1938, Halpain was also a highly skilled pool player. He often met the boat at the dock on its return from fishing, to talk with anglers aboard about how they enjoyed the trip and the boat.

According to the Red Rooster III office and Christina Braaten, there will be a memorial service for Guy on Friday, June 3rd at the El Cajon Mortuary at 2 PM. The address is 684 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 440-8033. The cross streets are East Washington & South Mollison Ave.