Robert Francis Coppini (Bobby), born December 1, 1955, in Scotia, California, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2026, surrounded by his wife, Leslie, and his beloved dog, Josie. He was the fifth child of Francis and Hilda Coppini. Bobby learned the art of dairying from his father, Francis, and proudly followed in his footsteps. […]
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Dr. Stephen Carey Fox
Dr. Stephen Carey Fox (November 1938–March 2026) grew up in Hagerstown, Indiana (renowned for Perfect Circle piston rings and somewhat less so for Welliver’s Smorgasbord). He was active in Boy Scouts, played high school football, and tackled the trumpet and French horn (as appropriate) in a variety of musical ensembles. He was fortunate to have […]
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Johanna Marguerite Hamel
June 5, 1962 – March 20, 2026 Johanna Marguerite Hamel passed away peacefully in Arcata, CA, on March 20th, 2026, from pancreatic cancer. She will be remembered for her wit, her friendship, her integrity, and her parties. Her many friends and loved ones deeply appreciated her positivity and that she truly lived life on her […]
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Nancy Marie
September 27, 1947 – March 1, 2026 Our beloved Nancy Marie died at Mad River Hospital in the early morning of March 1, 2026. Her son Gabe was with her. Numerous friends and caregivers had visited Nancy that day to say farewell to this beautiful, courageous and compassionate woman. Her Buddhist faith sustained her through […]
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Eric Towle Duff
October 20, 1957-February 9, 2026 Eric Towle Duff was born on October 20, 1957, to Janet Smith Duff and Edward Roy Duff. After a year-long illness, Eric died at home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his husband, Rob, and family. Eric graduated from Colby College and earned a Master of Divinity from Union Theological […]
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Pamm C Johnson
Pamm was born in Eureka, CA and spent most of her life in Eureka. Pamm attended local schools and graduated from Eureka High School. After graduation, Pamm worked at various jobs including Humboldt Del Norte Foundation for Medical Care for twelve years. Pamm then worked at Bettendorf Trucking until she retired on December 31, 2025. […]
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Herbert Joel Pierce
August 27, 1943 – February 9, 2026 Herbert Joel Pierce passed away peacefully in his home on February 9, 2026, after a long illness. Born on August 27, 1943, to Richard Errol Pierce and Grace Ilene Pierce in Pasadena, California, Herb was the youngest of three sons. When he was growing up he went by […]
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Ward Michael Falor
Ward Michael Falor – known to nearly everyone as Mike or D.H. Falor – lived a life powered by curiosity, creativity, engines, music, animals and caring compassion. From the time he was a little boy, Mike was drawn to cars and motorcycles – passions that would weave through every chapter of his life. Mike was […]
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Judith McIlveen Nugent
If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been. ~Robert Brault With broken hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Judith Ann “Judy” Nugent on February 20th in Eureka, California. To know Mom was to know […]
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John Charles Moore
April 19, 1949 – December 2, 2025 John Charles Moore passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2025. He was born John Charles Ratzlaff on April 19th, 1949. In his youth John was a boy scout and an acolyte (alter boy) at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Sacramento. John worked and saved money to complete his degree as […]
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John William Corbett
October 25, 1947- January 3, 2026 John W. Corbett, a longtime McKinleyville resident, attorney and environmental advocate, died peacefully at home, on January 3, 2026. John was proud of his ancestors who fought in the continental army, and of John Convis, whom he was named after, who died in the Civil War fighting against slavery. […]
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Gail Fleming Turner
June 25, 1947-December 5, 2025 Gail Fleming Turner, was born on June 25, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Julius August Fleming and Pearl Luella Fleming. She passed away in Humboldt County, California on December 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Gail graduated from Brown Deer High School, in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the […]