Obituary Writer

Michelle Dawn Rector (Shelly), age 74, of Humboldt County, California, and Yamhill County, Oregon, passed away on August 24, 2026. Shelly was born on June 10, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Eureka, California to Donald and Beverly Bent. She grew up in Fortuna and Eureka, California, where she attended Toddy Thomas Elementary, Grant Elementary, […]

Janet Stock was a lover of nature and healer of women. In 1997, she helped establish the massage practice at the Women’s Health Resource Center at a major San Francisco hospital, an innovative program for its time. In Arcata she worked with Humboldt Mobile Massage, caring for seniors and cancer patients referred through the Breast […]

Michael Kevin Robinson was born on June 28, 1954 in Long Beach, CA to Bette and Russell Robinson. He grew up as the younger brother of sister Shari, and lived a privileged life as the son of a medical doctor (osteopath) and Chief of Staff at Long Beach Hospital. His mother Bette was a homemaker […]

Nicholas (Nick) Grant Robinson was born on December 21, 1984 in Fortuna, CA. He was the son of Michelle and Michael Robinson of Eureka, CA, and a graduate of Eureka High School class of 2003. Nick was a sweet and kind child and teenager with a good heart and many friends, who unfortunately got involved […]

Diane Woodward treasured her family and friends and took great pride in the many friendships she developed in her hometown of Ferndale. She was a gregarious, fun-loving person with a big personality and a generous spirit.  She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her fondness for entertaining, cooking great food and enjoying […]

Paul was born in Eureka California Aug 31, 1971. The much welcomed son of Karen Anderson Ross and Dennis M Costa. He left us suddenly on August 24, 2026. He was 54 years old. He is survived by his parents: Karen Ross (Steve) of Weitchpec and Dennis Costa (Erica) of Eureka. His much loved son, […]

William Zielinski, age 71, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2026, in Portland, Oregon from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Bill, as he was known to most, was a loving husband, father, brother, son, friend and mentor whose life was shaped by an insatiable curiosity about the natural world — and a desire to share those […]

Angela Ruth Faron was a devoted mother of three, a loving partner, a cherished sister, a loyal friend and an imaginative artist whose life was defined by creativity, humor and an extraordinary ability to make people feel cared about. She died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on June 21, 2026, while doing something she loved: […]

The Dude Abides Jeremy was a Big Lebowski fan, a Humboldt Crabs fan, a fan of the Simpsons, a fan of taking people to heart, of playing disc golf until recent infirmities sidelined him, a lover of hot sauces and a man who had more fans than he realized across many diverse spectrums. He passed […]

In Loving Memory Barbara Alves Laplace, born May 27, 1942, in San Jose, California, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and her steady presence will be deeply missed. She was the cherished daughter of Manuel Alves and Delphine Alves, and the sister of Manuel E. Alves. In […]

Richard William Scoville passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 22, 2026, at the age of 63. Rich, as he was known to family and friends, was a generous, empathetic soul, a joyful, larger-than-life presence who brought laughter into every room, and a man who cherished his family, his friends, and the natural world. Rich […]

Gary was born on November 26, 1941 in an Albany, Calif. hospital to Lloyd and Elizabeth Langdon. He died June 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his five year old daughter, Kimberly Louise Langdon and by both his parents. He is survived by numerous cousins. He was raised primarily in Richmond, Calif. and […]