Daren Michael Salter, a beloved husband, father, brother, son and teacher, passed away on Feb. 5, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Born on Aug. 18, 1976, in French Camp, California, Daren was a man who lived his life with a vibrant passion for education, music, and sports. A graduate […]
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James ‘Jimmy’ Bernard Friel
James (Jimmy) Bernard Friel died at home in the arms of his beloved wife, best friend and life partner Lela McKee Friel, on Feb. 1, 2025. His death came 16 months after being diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Jimmy was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Pennsylvania State College and Tyler School […]
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Iris Elizabeth Canter
Iris Elizabeth Canter, born on July 24, 2015, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, at the tender age of nine. A bright, shining star, Iris brought boundless life and love to all who knew her. She was the cherished daughter of Adam and Ana Canter and the beloved sister of Azalea. Iris was deeply loved […]
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Harmony Noel Sellers
Harmony passed after surgery and an extensive hospital stay, shortly after her release. Harmony was very multi-talented, acting in several high school plays, directing and acting in her mother’s Western film. She managed a deli in the San Luis Obispo airport and completed some college. She started her own business twice with partner and father […]
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Jane Young DeHaan
Jane Young DeHaan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025, at the age of 85 in Chico, California. As we mourn her loss, we celebrate her extraordinary life and the immeasurable impact she had on her family, friends and community. Jane is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, […]
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William Shane Hill
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved son William Shane Hill. Born on Aug. 21, 1970. A little star was born. Who was taken from us too soon on Dec. 4, 2024. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart and great smile and endless love. […]
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Jerry Comfort
We really never thought this day would come, and our hearts will never be the same. Jerry Comfort, one of the greatest men we’ve ever known, lived an incredible life to 96 years of age. We will miss him every day, but we are so proud to call him Dad and Grandpa. Jerry grew up […]
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David Dale Karr: 1957-2025
David Dale Karr, beloved Dad, PaPa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend to many, peacefully left on his final journey from his long-time McKinleyville home on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The youngest of four children born to Robert and Mary Karr, he entered life on Nov. 12, 1957, at Trinity Hospital in Arcata and was a […]
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Thomas Maxwell Kohler
Thomas Maxwell Kohler, 87 years old, of Rio Dell, California, died after a brief illness on Jan. 17, 2025 in Eureka, California, with his wife by his side. Tom grew up in Petaluma, California. The son of Maxwell and Mary Kohler, he was in the U.S. Navy Reserve Seabees (“We Build, We Fight”) for eight […]
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Gary David Noar: 1958-2024
Gary Noar, age 66, of Trinidad, California, passed away from complications of kidney cancer and pulmonary embolism on Dec. 06, 2024. Gary was an adventurous spirit and avid hiker. He loved motorcycles and exploring the great outdoors. Gary was a loyal friend, brother and uncle, and was a loving pet-parent to his cat Max, aka […]
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Donald Allyn Wente Junior
Born Aug. 8, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Donald Allyn Wente, Sr. and Rebecca Vise Tilinski, Don passed peacefully from his earthly life on Dec. 23, 2024, in his home in Arcata, California, with two of his most beloved friends by his side. Don grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, and the neighboring towns […]
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Camille Marie Kopriva Regli
Camille Regli, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend and artist, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Jan. 14 in Fortuna, California. Surrounded by her loving family, Camille passed after a long battle with lung complications caused by Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and a recent battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born on July 18, 1938, in […]