Amy, our beautiful and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend of many passed on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at the age of 46 due to a motorcycle accident during the Annual United Bikers of Northern California Veterans ride with Jessie Suelzle (who also passed) from the Fortuna Veterans Memorial Building to the […]
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Patricia ‘Patty’ Berg: 1942-2024
Patricia “Patty” Berg, a fervent Democrat and former State Assemblywoman, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024, in Eureka. A Humboldt County resident since 1974, Berg established herself not only as one of the California Legislature’s most dependably progressive members, but also as one of the few members whose personal integrity earned her respect and cooperation […]
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Kenneth “Joe” Shepp: 1950-2024
Kenneth “Joe” Shepp, 74, passed away Nov. 4, 2024, in Lakeport, California. Born on May 16, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan, Joe was a dedicated husband, a steadfast father, and a cherished member of the Southern Humboldt community. He will be remembered for his bold spirit, self-made success and unique sense of humor. Joe spent […]
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Malcolm Terence
After 83 years of exuberant life, Malcolm Terence died in August of 2024 the way he’d hoped, peacefully at home with Sue by his side. Malcolm’s positive, willing spirit showed up in whatever he endeavored. In typical fashion, he baked bread for neighbors two days before he died. You can find his recipe for bread […]
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John Nunes August 29, 1957-October 20, 2024
John Nunes, a beloved figure in the Ferndale and Fortuna communities, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2024, at 10:25 am, walking into a friend’s home with the usual smile on his face, preparing to cheer on his undefeated Minnesota Vikings. He was 67 years old. John was born on Aug. 29, 1957, to Tony and […]
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Gary James Krohn
In cherished memory of Gary James Krohn (Gary Violin), who passed away peacefully at 73 in Santa Rosa, California. He fought a brave 12-year battle with cancer and subsequent surgical complications, inspiring all who knew him with his resilience and spirit. Gary was born and raised in Wisconsin in low-income housing in Milwaukee, and was […]
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Michael Fredrick Thompson
Michael Fredrick Thompson, 61, passed away peacefully at home encircled by the love of his family. He will be remembered with tremendous affection as a loving husband, father, stepdad, uncle and grandpa. He was a one of a kind gentleman. He bravely battled Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer since the fall of 2022. Mike navigated the last […]
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Christina Louise Borges
Christina (Christine) Louise Borges passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Fortuna and will be long remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born July 9, 1935, in Ferndale, California. The daughter of Louis (“Louie”) Bucher and Laura Luis Kinzel, she grew […]
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Carl Allen Fairfield: 1938-2024
Carl Allen Fairfield, 86, passed away peacefully at home encircled by family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, stepdad, grandfather and spiritual seeker with a kind heart, a concern for community care and a sweet sense of humor until the very end. Carl joked that he was an avid indoorsman; […]
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Carol Lynn Wilson 1942 to 2024
A Life of Adventure — Laughing Sal shall laugh no more! Sal’s preëminent patron, fan of fun, Carol Lynn (née Ayers) Wilson of Eureka, California, has passed. Carol loved Laughing Sal, that iconic robotic greeter at Playland at the Beach. As a child she eagerly looked forward to visiting Playland with her family on yearly […]
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Clara May Demello Wandler: 1938-2024
Born Aug. 28, 1938, in Scotia, California, Clara May Voigt was the fifth child of 10 born to her parents Warren G. and Clara M. Voigt of Shively, California. She was the fourth girl of seven in the family in addition to three brothers. Life in Shively in the ‘40s and early ’50s was rather […]
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Leonard Wayne Davis 1943 – 2024
Leonard Wayne Davis, of Eureka, California, born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on June 30, 1943, and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, took his final breath on June 22, 2024, in San Francisco, California. Dynamic and intellectually curious with a hunger for life, the decorated Vietnam War combat veteran (Army, 1966-1969) received top honors from Sophia University […]