Mary Celine Guglielmina Charbonneau was born on June 9, 1931 at St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California, and passed away on Feb. 3, 2024, in Huntington Beach, California. Mary was the daughter of Henry Guglielmina and Agnes Christen Guglielmina. Her grandparents, Anton and Josephine Guglielmina and Edward and Mary Regli Christen, immigrated from Switzerland to […]
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Jim Ferry: 1942-2024
Jim Ferry (aka Lewis James Ferry) passed away at the age of 81 on Jan. 27 in Santa Rosa, California. Jim was also known as the “miracle man” as he survived pancreatic cancer for six years. Jim and Penny Ferry have been residents of Ferndale since 1970 when they arrived in town with $8 in […]
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Clare Francis Marie Alder: 1983-2024
Clare Francis Marie Alder (Petersen) was born at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 15, 1983, in Reno, Nevada, and passed from this world on Feb. 8, 2024, in Arcata, California. She is survived by her husband, Zachary Ronald Alder, her son, Gabriel “Bo” David Johnson, her uncles, Randall D. Petersen and David A. Petersen (wife […]
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William ‘Bill’ Shewry Jr.: 1932-2024
William J. Shewry, Jr. (“Bill”) passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2024, within the comforting walls of his beloved Danville home, surrounded by his devoted children: Steve, Marci, Bob and Bill Born on Dec. 5, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to William L. Shewry, Sr. and Viola Diane Shewry (Lewis), Bill’s early years were marked by […]
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Robert William Astrue: 1928-2023
With gratitude and deep sadness, we share the passing of Robert William Astrue on Feb. 19, 2023. He taught Physics at Humboldt State University for more than 35 years, and contributed uncommon talents, intelligence and energy to this community. We will gather to remember him at Trinidad Town Hall on March 2, 2024, from 1 […]
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Patsy Ruth Walker: 1929-2023
Patsy Ruth Walker (Hackett), born Sept. 25, 1929, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Seaview Rehab & Wellness Center in Eureka on Dec. 27, 2023. She was raised on a sheep ranch outside Ferndale by her parents George and Bertha Hackett (McAllister). She then went on to marry Harold Hall Walker in […]
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Richard Alan Wolski: 1947-2024
It is with aching hearts that we announce the death of Alan Wolski, beloved husband and devoted father to two daughters and a granddaughter. Al was born to Edward and Mildred Wolski in Chicago on July 7, 1947, and he always thought of seven as his lucky number. He was a lover of music, nature, […]
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Richard Christopher Quigley December 20, 1957-December 23, 2023
Richard Christopher Quigley, known lovingly as Rich, passed away in his home on Dec. 23, 2023. He was surrounded by the love of his life and ex-wife, Sheri Johnson, his two daughters, Jessica and Richelle, and his sister-in-law and long time friend Cyndi, who introduced him to Sheri. Rich was born Dec. 20, 1957, to […]
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Robert Walter ‘Wally’ Costa: 1956-2023
A most wonderful man has died. Robert Walter “Wally” Costa was born Sept. 4, 1956, and died July 26, 2023, at the age of 66. Wally was raised in Eureka, graduated from Eureka High School in 1974, then began his life’s career in the timber industry. Employed by several private companies, the work was hard […]
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Steven Lee Branstetter: 1954-2023
Steven Lee Branstetter, 69, died in Redding, California, on Nov. 16, 2023, with his loved ones, Joni and golden retriever Cali, by his side. Steve (fondly known as Brundy) was born in Ferndale, California on Jan. 29, 1954, to Charles Branstetter and Phyllis (Titus) Branstetter. Steve attended Ferndale schools, proudly graduating from Ferndale High School […]
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Pamela Ann Sistrom: 1941-2023
Pamela Ann Sistrom, 82, was born on July 23, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Joe and Katie Sistrom, and died on Nov. 19, 2023, in Eureka. She is survived by her daughter, Dianna Bond, her son-in-law, Xavion Bond, her granddaughter-to-be, Xadie Isley Bond, best friend Henry Buchanan and her many family friends who will […]