Richard was born in Fresno County, California, on April 22, 1940, to Willia, and Eleanor Crowston. He passed away on July 11, 2024, in Ferndale, California. Richard graduated from Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. On graduating, he was an engineer for several different aircraft manufacturers. He then became […]
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William Steven “Bill” Reynolds
William Steven “Bill” Reynolds passed away June 26, 2024 at the age of 84 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born on Aug. 11, 1939, to Dick and Ann Reynolds in Fort Bragg, California, where he was raised and graduated from Fort Bragg High School in 1957. Bill lived a life […]
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Paul Lee “Louie” Louis Bowie May 7, 1996-August 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Paul Lee “Louie” Louis Bowie. Louie passed away peacefully on Aug. 23 at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the young age of 28 surrounded by family and loved ones. Louie was born May 7, 1996, at Eureka General Hospital, to Lorrie Sue Nix-Sauers, and Edward “Gus” […]
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Debbie Dalton Oliveria October 1959 – August 2024
Deb has so many friends and she has touched hearts of children and families in this community. She loved her career as Head Start Preschool and Toddler school Teacher. Deb was joyful, funny, sincere and dedicated. She was a “rock hound” and dug for fossils and minerals. She enjoyed music festivals and Earth’s beauty. Farewell […]
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Robert “Bob” Palmrose: 1931-2024
Robert “Bob” Palmrose, age 93, passed away on July 1 in Eureka. A native Californian, Bob was born April 11, 1931, at the French Hospital on Geary Street in San Francisco. At the time, his father had a job in San Francisco, due to the closure of Hammond Lumber Co. in Samoa, California. Shortly after […]
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Ronald “Duke” Lee Costa
On July 13, at home in Fieldbrook, the world lost one of the biggest-hearted people we all knew. Ron, mostly known to all as Duke, was the oldest of the five Costa boys. He was born to Fred and Joan Costa (Clark) in Arcata on May 13, 1953. In his last days, Duke was surrounded […]
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Mark Alan Whitman: 1953-2024
Mark Alan Whitman, son of Ethen Miles Whitman and Carolyn Bylerly Whitman, passed away Aug. 10 at his home in Burnt Ranch, California, at the age of 71. Mark was born in Spokane, Washington, on Jan. 20, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Karis Marie Yerton. He is survived […]
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David Ralston 1946-2024
After a long battle with dementia, David Ralston passed away peacefully at the age of 77 in the early morning of July 28. Born in Orange County, David moved to Humboldt County close to 50 years ago where he worked as a carpenter and contractor on many homes and businesses in the local community. David […]
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Janet Cynthia (Hay) West: 1947-2024
Janet Cynthia (Hay) West was born on March 1, 1947, in Eureka. She was part of the fifth generation born in Humboldt County. On Aug. 8, 2024, the angels called her to her heavenly home. She was 77. She entered through the pearly gates and is walking on streets of gold with her family and […]
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Margaret Patricia Huffines February 27, 1946 – June 25, 2024
“Meg” was one of seven children borne by Margaret P. Atkins in Greensboro, North Carolina. Preceded in death by her mother, father Garland Huffines, stepfather “Papa” Sam Atkins, sister Anne Harris, brother Ray Huffines, and her husband and soulmate David Carlson, Meg is survived by daughter Phaedra O’Connor, sons Damion Sharpe and Simon Carlson, grandchildren […]
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Mattie L. Culver: 1938-2024
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Mattie Culver, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, (Grandma Gee Gee), mother-in-law and nurse. Mattie was an amazing woman, who provided love, encouragement and support. She lived her life with integrity, style, grace and determination. Mattie has three children: Daniel, Kathy and […]
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Frank Shaughnessy: 1960-2024
After an almost four-year battle with kidney cancer, Frank Shaughnessy, 64, died on June 21st, surrounded by his beloved family. Frank was the husband of Christel Rasmussen Shaughnessy whom he married in Ebeltoft, Denmark, 29 years ago. He was the father of Dion and Fiona Shaughnessy, whom he loved without reservation. Frank was predeceased by […]