Doris Yvonne Gocha was born on Oct. 8, 1937 in Houston, Texas, to Bessie and Harry Robertson. She was the middle sister to Cova (Vernell) and Patricia, and had a brother, Jesse. Her family moved around a lot when Doris was young and lived for a time in White Sands, New Mexico, where Harry helped […]
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John Edward Buffington: 1941-2021
John Edward Buffington passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, on July 23, at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Blythe Buffington and is survived by his wife Georgia Willis Buffington of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his three sons Peter (Mona), Andrew, and Justin (Jillian) […]
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Fredrick Mordecai Gold: 1936-2021
Fredrick Mordecai Gold July 31, 1936 – February 1, 2021 Fredrick Mordecai Gold, born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 31, 1936, died at 84 years of age in the house he built in Eureka, California, surrounded by loved ones, on Feb. 1, 2021. He is dearly missed. He passed after a short and courageous […]
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Dave Nicholson: 1954-2021
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, at the Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, for Dave Nicholson. Please bring memories and stories to share.
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Teresa ‘Mo’ Wold: 1962-2021
Teresa ‘Mo’ Wold left a lasting impression with all who knew her. Her big personality lit up a room when she entered, the world will be a darker place without her and she will be forever missed. A Humboldt County Fog Dogs celebration of life will be held Aug. 7, with a memorial group ride […]
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Matthew Evan Yadley: 1967-2021
Experimental chef and co-owner of Hurricane Kate’s restaurant in Old Town Eureka (he once created a satiric menu for an imaginary restaurant called Pilfer’s); X-ray technician in Eugene, Oregon; self-proclaimed gonzo philosopher — in the tradition of Hunter S. Thompson — and social critic; artist; fire juggler and knife thrower; practitioner of yoga. All these […]
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Marianne ‘Billie’ Ryan Huber: 1927-2019
Marianne Huber passed away on May 15, 2019. She was born on Nov. 24, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Springfield, Illinois. After graduating from Ursuline Academy, she went on to study nursing and anesthesia at St. John’s School of Nursing in Springfield. She worked as an anesthetist in hospitals throughout the […]
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Oscar L. Huber: 1931-2020
Oscar Huber died on Dec. 25, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was born near Muleshoe, Texas on March 11, 1931. Following Oscar’s graduation from high school, he enlisted and served with honor in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to attend San Diego State College, earned a degree as an engineering […]
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Caroline Josephine Kretoski Gainer: 1929-2021
Caroline (Carrie) Josephine Kretoski Gainer was a proud Polish American, West Virginian, sister to eight, mother of four, with an adventuresome spirit and sense of humor that got us all through “thick and thin.” After 14 years of covering for, handling with humor, and challenging us with her dementia, she died peacefully at the age […]
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Timothy Gray: 1957-2021
Timothy Gray passed from this world on Aril 10, 2021. “Timmy” was an amazing musician, composer, sound designer, recording artist, photographer and friend. His life was full of great music, excellent adventures, and collaborations that lifted and brought together our community time and time again. He was born on July 16, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana. […]
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Phillip Lee Silva: 1961-2020
We lost our beloved Phillip “Phil” Lee Silva on Dec. 22, 2020. He passed away in Roseville, California, after a ten-year courageous battle to fight cancer. Phillip was born to Maurice and Betty Silva of Ferndale, California. He attended school in Ferndale, graduated from Ferndale Union High School and was proud to be a wildcat. […]
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Charron “Sonny” Davis: 1941-2021
On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, Charron “Sonny” Davis passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Sonny was born on July 12th, 1941 to Madeline Davis and Shan Davis in Somes Bar, California. He married his soulmate, Kathleen Davis, in 1963 and is now on his way to be with her […]