With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Kathleen Frances Dunleavy, RN — known affectionately as Kady — on June 6, 2025, in Orange County, California. Kady was a beloved mother, friend, nurse, educator, and devoted member of her community. Born on May 18, 1948, at Lennox Hill Hospital on Park Avenue in New York […]
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James T. Carr “Brother James”
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend and beloved musician, James Carr. We are bereft, but can take some comfort in knowing that he is free of the pain and illness that plagued him in his later years. James was born in New York, but his musical travels took […]
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David Leo Phillis, 1946-2025
David Leo Phillis, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Arcata on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Waterloo, Iowa, moving to Lakewood, California at the age of six where he grew up with his siblings, Janie, Connie, and Mike. After earning a business degree from Long Beach State in […]
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James T. Carr – “Brother James” — Aug. 7, 1946 – Dec. 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend and beloved musician, James Carr. We are bereft, but can take some comfort in knowing that he is free of the pain and illness that plagued him in his later years. James was born in New York, but his musical travels took […]
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Laura “Virginia” Say Walker: 1944-2025
On Jan. 18,2025, a beautiful soul left our Earthly realm. My mom, best friend and biggest fan, Virginia Walker. She lived a vibrant country life and raised a strong, loving family. Virginia started out life as a self-proclaimed “mill brat” born in Garberville on June 9, 1944, to Frankie “Pearl” Say and Johnnie Say. Mom […]
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Joanna Miranda Walstrom: 1972-2025
Joanna Miranda Walstrom, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, Gammy, fiancé, friend to all and radiant light, left us too soon on May 27, 2025, wrapped in the love of her family. Born on Dec. 10, 1972, in Humboldt County to Steve and Lynn Walstrom, Joanna grew up with her older brother Jeff and cousins like […]
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Liese Morgaine Rocha Knight
Our beautiful Liese returned to the stars, leaving her pain behind. We will always remember her contagious laugh and biting sense of humor. She was a passionate vegan and fierce believer in animal rights. She enjoyed spending her time listening to music, camping or cooking. Not a day goes by that she isn’t missed as […]
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Craig William Lemster: 1959-2025
On May 8, 2025, Craig William Lemster went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love of his family. He passed peacefully, held close by those who cherished him, and welcomed into eternal life by the One in whom he placed his trust. Born in Los Angeles on Aug. […]
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Norman Pasteris: 1947-2025
Norman Pasteris died on March 24, 2025, at Summerville Healthcare center in Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 77. Norm was born in July of 1947 in Wareham, Massachusetts. Shortly after his birth, Norm moved to the West Coast, and started calling Eureka home in the 1970s. Norm started a career in mechanical […]
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Kyle David Avelar: 1987-2025
Kyle David Avelar, 37, passed away on May 18, 2025, in McKinleyville, California, due to heart complications. Born on Oct. 31, 1987, in Eureka, California, Kyle brought light and laughter into the world from the very beginning — fittingly arriving on Halloween, his favorite holiday. A proud graduate of Arcata High School’s class of 2006, […]
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Ben Adan: 1934-2025
Our wonderful father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, Ben Adan passed away at the age of 90 years old on Jan. 25, 2025. Ben was born on April 15,1934, in Napa California to Ben and Frances Adan. He grew up in Napa attending Napa schools. Ben joined the U.S. Army on Aug. […]
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Kerima Christiane Furniss (née Dees): 1959-2025
Kerima Christiane Furniss passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Eureka, California, at the age of 65. Born in Berlin on June 1, 1959, Kerima crossed oceans to find her true home and loves in Arcata, California, where the welcoming spirit of the community and the strength of her Universal Sufi spiritual path […]