John Nunes, a beloved figure in the Ferndale and Fortuna communities, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2024, at 10:25 am, walking into a friend’s home with the usual smile on his face, preparing to cheer on his undefeated Minnesota Vikings. He was 67 years old. John was born on Aug. 29, 1957, to Tony and […]
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Gary James Krohn
In cherished memory of Gary James Krohn (Gary Violin), who passed away peacefully at 73 in Santa Rosa, California. He fought a brave 12-year battle with cancer and subsequent surgical complications, inspiring all who knew him with his resilience and spirit. Gary was born and raised in Wisconsin in low-income housing in Milwaukee, and was […]
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Michael Fredrick Thompson
Michael Fredrick Thompson, 61, passed away peacefully at home encircled by the love of his family. He will be remembered with tremendous affection as a loving husband, father, stepdad, uncle and grandpa. He was a one of a kind gentleman. He bravely battled Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer since the fall of 2022. Mike navigated the last […]
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Christina Louise Borges
Christina (Christine) Louise Borges passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Fortuna and will be long remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born July 9, 1935, in Ferndale, California. The daughter of Louis (“Louie”) Bucher and Laura Luis Kinzel, she grew […]
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Carl Allen Fairfield: 1938-2024
Carl Allen Fairfield, 86, passed away peacefully at home encircled by family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, stepdad, grandfather and spiritual seeker with a kind heart, a concern for community care and a sweet sense of humor until the very end. Carl joked that he was an avid indoorsman; […]
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Carol Lynn Wilson 1942 to 2024
A Life of Adventure — Laughing Sal shall laugh no more! Sal’s preëminent patron, fan of fun, Carol Lynn (née Ayers) Wilson of Eureka, California, has passed. Carol loved Laughing Sal, that iconic robotic greeter at Playland at the Beach. As a child she eagerly looked forward to visiting Playland with her family on yearly […]
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Clara May Demello Wandler: 1938-2024
Born Aug. 28, 1938, in Scotia, California, Clara May Voigt was the fifth child of 10 born to her parents Warren G. and Clara M. Voigt of Shively, California. She was the fourth girl of seven in the family in addition to three brothers. Life in Shively in the ‘40s and early ’50s was rather […]
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Leonard Wayne Davis 1943 – 2024
Leonard Wayne Davis, of Eureka, California, born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on June 30, 1943, and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, took his final breath on June 22, 2024, in San Francisco, California. Dynamic and intellectually curious with a hunger for life, the decorated Vietnam War combat veteran (Army, 1966-1969) received top honors from Sophia University […]
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Sandra Joan Katri: 1944-2024
Sandy was born on July 28, 1944, in Sacramento to Robert and Ida Albert. She sadly passed away on Sept. 19, 2024, at her home in Ferndale with her family by her side. Sandy was raised in Humboldt County. First living in Ferndale then moving to Fields Landing when her dad bought a commercial fishing […]
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William Robert “Bill” Warf: 1955-2024
William Robert Warf (Bill) met Dana, the love of his life, in 2018. They married on July 9, 2022. For six years, they shared their passion for hiking, nature and gardening on 80 wild acres. They lived in the straw-bale, solar-powered home Bill designed and built. Perched above the Pacific Ocean and nestled in trees, […]
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Matthew Michael Moore: 1959-2024
Matthew Michael Moore, 64, of Hoopa, passed away after a long illness on Sept. 11. He was surrounded by his loving family, partner Deb Brown, son Ian Moore and brother Mark Moore. Matthew was born Oct. 11, 1959 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to his Marine Corps fighter pilot father TR Moore and his loving mother […]
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Richard Alan Crowston: 1940-2024
Richard was born in Fresno County, California, on April 22, 1940, to Willia, and Eleanor Crowston. He passed away on July 11, 2024, in Ferndale, California. Richard graduated from Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. On graduating, he was an engineer for several different aircraft manufacturers. He then became […]