Art Barab passed away on March 6, 2025, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, after a lengthy bout with dementia. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on June 1, 1942, to Max and Dorothy Barab, and attended Cornell University before moving to California, where he spent his entire adult life, save for a stint in the United […]
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Ella Myrtle Melendrez
Our Mom will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a vibrant, fascinating woman who loved her family, her friends and her church. She was born in northern Saskatchewan to Frank and Myrtle Kroeker on their family farm. She learned how to make butter, milk cows and walk miles to school in […]
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Erika Makino
Erika Beatrice Makino, aged 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Redwood Valley, California on Feb. 7, 2025. The cause was respiratory failure. She was an adventurous person, fascinated by other cultures, languages and perspectives. A quiet woman with a strong spirit, she always followed her own path. Erika was born on July 24, […]
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Daren Salter
Daren Michael Salter, a beloved husband, father, brother, son and teacher, passed away on Feb. 5, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Born on Aug. 18, 1976, in French Camp, California, Daren was a man who lived his life with a vibrant passion for education, music, and sports. A graduate […]
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James ‘Jimmy’ Bernard Friel
James (Jimmy) Bernard Friel died at home in the arms of his beloved wife, best friend and life partner Lela McKee Friel, on Feb. 1, 2025. His death came 16 months after being diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Jimmy was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Pennsylvania State College and Tyler School […]
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Iris Elizabeth Canter
Iris Elizabeth Canter, born on July 24, 2015, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, at the tender age of nine. A bright, shining star, Iris brought boundless life and love to all who knew her. She was the cherished daughter of Adam and Ana Canter and the beloved sister of Azalea. Iris was deeply loved […]
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Harmony Noel Sellers
Harmony passed after surgery and an extensive hospital stay, shortly after her release. Harmony was very multi-talented, acting in several high school plays, directing and acting in her mother’s Western film. She managed a deli in the San Luis Obispo airport and completed some college. She started her own business twice with partner and father […]
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Jane Young DeHaan
Jane Young DeHaan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025, at the age of 85 in Chico, California. As we mourn her loss, we celebrate her extraordinary life and the immeasurable impact she had on her family, friends and community. Jane is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, […]
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William Shane Hill
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved son William Shane Hill. Born on Aug. 21, 1970. A little star was born. Who was taken from us too soon on Dec. 4, 2024. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart and great smile and endless love. […]
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Jerry Comfort
We really never thought this day would come, and our hearts will never be the same. Jerry Comfort, one of the greatest men we’ve ever known, lived an incredible life to 96 years of age. We will miss him every day, but we are so proud to call him Dad and Grandpa. Jerry grew up […]
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David Dale Karr: 1957-2025
David Dale Karr, beloved Dad, PaPa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend to many, peacefully left on his final journey from his long-time McKinleyville home on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The youngest of four children born to Robert and Mary Karr, he entered life on Nov. 12, 1957, at Trinity Hospital in Arcata and was a […]
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Thomas Maxwell Kohler
Thomas Maxwell Kohler, 87 years old, of Rio Dell, California, died after a brief illness on Jan. 17, 2025 in Eureka, California, with his wife by his side. Tom grew up in Petaluma, California. The son of Maxwell and Mary Kohler, he was in the U.S. Navy Reserve Seabees (“We Build, We Fight”) for eight […]