Ila Osburn died from cancer complications on March 17, 2025, in the loving company of her brother, Michael Osburn, cousin, MerryLee Croslin and Danny Franks, Ila’s partner for many years. Ila was born on Oct. 25, 1952, to Lloyd and Katherine Osburn in San Francisco, where she graduated from Mission High School. She later attended […]
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Moises Lopez
Moises Lopez passed away on Feb. 13, 2024, at the age of 57, in Garberville, California. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Despite his battle with cancer, he always had a smile for his family and friends. He will truly be missed.
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Sara Mae Letton: 1941-2025
Sara Mae (Arnold) Letton died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at her home in Big Lagoon, California. Sara was born Dec. 26, 1941, to Gus W. Arnold and Ella Mae (Hugghins) Arnold in Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Tyler and attended The University of Texas, where she received a […]
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Kathy Sue Montagne: 1948-2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Katherine Sue Montagne, on Monday, Feb. 10, at the age of 76. She passed away peacefully at Kaiser Permanente Oakland, surrounded by her loving family. Over the years, she touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and joyful spirit. Kathy was […]
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Laurel Ann Miller: 1963-2025
Laurel Ann Miller born April 23, 1963, passed away on Feb. 14, 2025, peacefully at the age of 61 surrounded by family and friends in Loleta, California at 7:30 p.m. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and cherished memories. Laurel, a tribal member of the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, was preceded […]
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Lurline Hatherill
Lurline (Mudford) Hatherhill, age 95, passed peacefully in the Renaissance Unit of Timber Ridge Assisted Living Facility in McKinleyville, California, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Lurline was born Oct., 6, 1929, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was the oldest child of Avon Mudford and Sylvia “Lottie Lee” (Johnson) Mudford. Her family moved to Visalia, California, in […]
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Charles Minton
Charles Minton, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Arcata, California, on Jan. 15. Charles was born in 1947 in Massachusetts to his parents, Catherine and Augustus Minton. His early life was spent moving from Air Force base to Air Force base; at the peak of his career, Augustus Minton was a major general for […]
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Mark Alan Whitman Celebration of Life
A celebration of life will be held for Mark Alan Whitman at 2 p.m. on March 22 in Blue Lake. The event will celebrate Mark’s life, and allow those attending to make connections with others who knew and loved him. Those who would like to join are asked to meet in front of Mark’s shop, 620 […]
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Helen Stockwell Vatcher
Helen Elizabeth Stockwell Vatcher passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2025, at Frye’s Care Home in Cutten, California. She was 95. Helen Stockwell was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but her family soon moved to California. She attended Los Angeles High School and Scripps College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art. While working summers […]
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Arthur K “Art” Barab
Art Barab passed away on March 6, 2025, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, after a lengthy bout with dementia. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on June 1, 1942, to Max and Dorothy Barab, and attended Cornell University before moving to California, where he spent his entire adult life, save for a stint in the United […]
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Ella Myrtle Melendrez
Our Mom will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a vibrant, fascinating woman who loved her family, her friends and her church. She was born in northern Saskatchewan to Frank and Myrtle Kroeker on their family farm. She learned how to make butter, milk cows and walk miles to school in […]
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Erika Makino
Erika Beatrice Makino, aged 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Redwood Valley, California on Feb. 7, 2025. The cause was respiratory failure. She was an adventurous person, fascinated by other cultures, languages and perspectives. A quiet woman with a strong spirit, she always followed her own path. Erika was born on July 24, […]