Bill died peacefully in his sleep next to his wife Susan, after a four-year journey with lung cancer. Bill was born in Elmira, New York, to Arthur Scott Welliver and Ann S. Clute. Sadly, his mom died young. His father later married Nancy Beecher, who was a second mom to Bill and nine siblings. He […]
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Ted Ray Ruggles: 1949-2025
Ted Ray Ruggles, born on July 12, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his own home surrounded by his family on March 18, 2025. He was the only son of Oliver George Ruggles and Patsy Ruth (Wolff) Ruggles, a devoted husband to Donna Lee (Smith) Ruggles for 33 years, a loving father to […]
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Lewis Hathaway Nash: 1932-2024
After a long and adventurous life, Lewis Hathaway Nash passed away on Aug. 3, 2024, in Ashland, Oregon, at the age of 92. Known for his playful sense of humor and insatiable curiosity, he was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Born on July 18, 1932, in Berkeley, California, Lew was affectionately nicknamed […]
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Rose Marie Retzloff: 1954-2025
Rose Marie Retzloff passed away in Reno, Nevada, on March 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Complications arose after a successful open-heart surgery, leading to the end of her vibrant life. Rose was born on July 3, 1954, in Eureka, California, and made front page news as the first baby born in the new […]
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Ann Ritola Jones
Audrey Ann Ritola was born during a summer morning in 1937 on the farm of Finnish immigrants Andrew and Tyyne Maria Ritola in Alton, California. The youngest of their six children – several already in college – Ann may have seemed a surprising afterthought, but she certainly was a good thought. Bright as sunlight. Andrew […]
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Wayne Hawkins
Wayne Hawkins was born in Burbank, California, on June 8, 1944, to Mary Angeline Felton and Emery Otis Hawkins. He had one older brother, Bruce Lee Hawkins. In 1951, Mary and Emery divorced, and Mary later married John Carl Pace, with whom she had Wayne’s sister, Nancy Pace-Skinner. Wayne’s father, Emery, was a world-famous cartoonist […]
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Frederick Ernest Ahboltin
On March 7, 2025, Frederick Ernest Ahboltin departed for the hereafter from his home in Eureka, watched over by his beloved wife Dorie. Fred was born in Oakland, California, in 1950 to Fred and Monica (Job) Ahboltin. He grew up in at-the-time somewhat rural San Leandro with his older brother Marvin. In his school years […]
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William ‘Bill’ Hummel: 1942-2025
William “Bill” Hummel, beloved husband, brother, veteran, business owner and dedicated community member, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2025 at the age of 83, at his home. Born in Schaller Iowa on March 10, 1942, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his recruit […]
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Michael Charles Coragliotti
Michael was born on July 12, 1943, in Concord, California, to Bernice and Donald Coragliotti. He grew up in a lovely rural part of Concord, with his family’s fruit, almond and walnut orchards as his backyard. Michael was the center of attention amongst his many friends, enjoying life and holding court around the backyard pool. […]
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Ila Osburn: 1952-2025
Ila Osburn died from cancer complications on March 17, 2025, in the loving company of her brother, Michael Osburn, cousin, MerryLee Croslin and Danny Franks, Ila’s partner for many years. Ila was born on Oct. 25, 1952, to Lloyd and Katherine Osburn in San Francisco, where she graduated from Mission High School. She later attended […]
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Moises Lopez
Moises Lopez passed away on Feb. 13, 2024, at the age of 57, in Garberville, California. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Despite his battle with cancer, he always had a smile for his family and friends. He will truly be missed.
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Sara Mae Letton: 1941-2025
Sara Mae (Arnold) Letton died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at her home in Big Lagoon, California. Sara was born Dec. 26, 1941, to Gus W. Arnold and Ella Mae (Hugghins) Arnold in Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Tyler and attended The University of Texas, where she received a […]