“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 […]
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Paula Casillas Taizan: 1927-2024
Paula Casillas Taizan was born in San Gabriel, California, on Jan. 25, 1927. She passed away on Wednesday, July 31, peacefully in her sleep in Eureka, California, at age 97. She was the sixth child of 12 of her parents Alejandro and Trinidad Salazar. Paula lived almost her entire life in the San Gabriel Valley, […]
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Jacob Ryan Osier: 1978-2024
Jacob Ryan Osier was born May 6, 1978, and passed away at home the evening of June 29. He was 46 years old. Jake was smart, quick-witted and a lot of fun. He will be forever missed by his friends and loving family. He was born in Arcata and lived his entire life in Eureka, […]
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Carl Duane Fullbright: 1942-2024
On June 15, 2024, after a 23-year-long disagreement with prostate cancer, Carl Duane Fullbright passed away in his Arcata home in the comfort of family and friends. Born Oct. 17, 1942, to Omar and JV Fullbright in Los Angeles, California, Carl grew up in Pico Rivera with his parents and younger brother, Harrol, graduating from […]
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Nancy Ann Brunson: 1939-2024
Nancy Ann Brunson, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1939, in Longview, Washington. Nancy lived a life filled with love and dedication to her family, church, and community. Nancy was raised by her caring parents, Prudence (Brundin) and Rodger Comstock, who instilled in her […]
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Douglas John Jager: 1930-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas John Jager, PhD, emeritus professor of forestry and watershed management, Humboldt State University. Doug died June 7, 2024, at his north Trinidad home with his loving family by his side. Born in Oakland, California, on New Year’s Eve, 1939, Doug boasted that he […]
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Gerald ‘Jerry’ Hansen: 1943-2024
Gerald “Jerry” Hansen was born Dec. 19, 1943, and passed away on May 31, 2024, with family by his side. Known to many as “Billy Goat” he was the second of eight children, and the only son of Arnold “Budd” and Beverly (Beauchamp) Hansen. He was born in Fortuna, then lived in Freshwater during his […]
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Calvin Michael Benton: 1953-2024
Mike was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California, on June 4, 1953. Mike suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and shortly after passed away on May 29, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, in the place he loved most, at the Ironwood Cabin in Capetown, California. Mike grew up in Fortuna and attended Fortuna Union […]
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Carol Beth Colby: 1960-2024
Carol Beth Colby was born Aug. 4, 1960, in Oxnard, California, to Gerald Arley Colby and Sylvia Lorraine Colby. Carol passed away April 25, 2024. Carol spent her early childhood in Oxnard, and moved to Eureka, California, in 1972 with her mother and father and three sisters. It was in Eureka where Carol learned a […]
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Silvia Maria Leonardo
With great sadness our beloved mother, Silvia Maria Leonardo passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at the age of 84 with both her children by her side. Born December 21st, 1939, in Fortuna to John and Lena Saottini. Mom and her older brother Eugene were raised on their parents’ dairy and vegetable farm in […]