Gerald “Jerry” Hansen was born Dec. 19, 1943, and passed away on May 31, 2024, with family by his side. Known to many as “Billy Goat” he was the second of eight children, and the only son of Arnold “Budd” and Beverly (Beauchamp) Hansen. He was born in Fortuna, then lived in Freshwater during his […]
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Calvin Michael Benton: 1953-2024
Mike was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California, on June 4, 1953. Mike suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and shortly after passed away on May 29, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, in the place he loved most, at the Ironwood Cabin in Capetown, California. Mike grew up in Fortuna and attended Fortuna Union […]
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Carol Beth Colby: 1960-2024
Carol Beth Colby was born Aug. 4, 1960, in Oxnard, California, to Gerald Arley Colby and Sylvia Lorraine Colby. Carol passed away April 25, 2024. Carol spent her early childhood in Oxnard, and moved to Eureka, California, in 1972 with her mother and father and three sisters. It was in Eureka where Carol learned a […]
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Silvia Maria Leonardo
With great sadness our beloved mother, Silvia Maria Leonardo passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at the age of 84 with both her children by her side. Born December 21st, 1939, in Fortuna to John and Lena Saottini. Mom and her older brother Eugene were raised on their parents’ dairy and vegetable farm in […]
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Catherine Ellen Barnes
Catherine Ellen Barnes went to do God’s Laundry, her departing flight was out of Eureka. She loved the sensation of flight, as she would bungee jump over the waters of Mexico. Born in Long Beach, California, to Betty Jean Hubbard (Barnes /McElhill) and Philip Barnes, she spent time as a young person fishing in Humboldt […]
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Gary Lee Markussen Jr.: 1951-2024
Gary Lee Markussen Sr. was born March 15, 1951, in Hoopa, California, and passed on June 29, 2024, in Klamath. Gary grew up in Arcata, California, and spent his youth with friends and family throughout Humboldt and Del Norte counties. In his younger years, Gary was a self-taught musician, which was a lifelong love of […]
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David Keith Boston: 1951-2024
David Keith Boston passed away on June 25, following complications of a stroke. David was a Taoist and it is believed that you come from nature and then go back to nature. Death is a natural process of life. During his passing, David was surrounded by close family and friends. David was born to David […]
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Robert Vernor Ford: 1931-2024
On May 2, 2024, Robert Vernon Ford, known affectionately as “Bob” and “Uncle Bob,” peacefully passed away at his home at Silvercrest in Eureka, California. He was 92 years old, born on Nov. 3, 1931, in Willits, California. Bob’s life was marked by his deep passion for fishing, a hobby he cherished throughout his years. […]
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Pat Hassler: 1935-2024
Patricia Joan Hassler (Kitchen) passed away peacefully June 22, 2024, in Arcata California. surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born March 14, 1935 , to Wesley and Florence Kitchen in McCook, Nebraska. Born the eldest of three children, Pat grew up in a loving family with many relatives living close by to guide her. […]
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Janis Nees: 1944-2024
Born to Sylvester and Marjory Mart, Janis Nees passed away into the arms of her savior on June 3 in her daughter’s home. AKA: Janis Martz, Janis Shaffer and Janis Teague. Janis is survived by her husband, Bud Nees, and two children: David Shaffer and Kim Lueras. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and five […]
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Elaine Vogt: 1935-2024
On June 1, Elaine Vogt passed peacefully in her home in McKinleyville, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born Sept. 20, 1935, to William (Hartford) Pearl and Ada Pearl near Fresno, California. Her greatest passion of her life was her family. She married Earl Lee Vogt on Sept. 2, 1950. She had a […]
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Dorothy Blackcrow Mack: 1934-2024
Dorothy Lee Mack passed away June 15, in Eureka. Dorothy was born on Christmas Eve, 1934, and grew up in upstate New York. She was the second child born to Guilford and Dorothy Mack. She had an older sister named Helen who died in early childhood, and a younger brother Guilford, now deceased. She was […]