Obituaries

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 […]

Mary Jo (Hall) Johnson passed away on July 23rd, 2026, in Albany, Oregon, at the age of 86. Mary Jo was born on November 10, 1939, in Greenville, California, to Joseph S. Hall and Virginia Lee Long. Her parents divorced when she was young, and Mary Jo moved to and from several different towns with […]

He was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon on July 7, 1935 He passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2026 with his loving daughter in law Kathy by his side at the age of 91. Gary spent most of his childhood in Klamath Falls, Oregon. His parents moved to Crescent City, California in 1950.  […]

Jean Mae (Dobbert) Caldwell, Ed.D, 86, of Eureka was born on July 4, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, and died on July 3, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Eureka. Raised primarily in Naperville, Illinois, she graduated in 1957 from Naperville High School where she was president of the Thespian Society. She earned her Bachelor of Science […]

David Wayne Hulbert was born in Seattle Washington 1/29/1955 and passed away 7/3/26 in Eureka Ca after a short illness. He was the oldest of three children. Dave moved frequently as a child due to his father’s employment with Boeing. In the ’60s his family ran Brooks Lake Lodge in Wyoming. He learned a love […]