Buzz died peacefully at home with his wife Judy, daughters Lisa and Sydney, by his side, after a long and hard illness, an end to a long, happy, and successful life. He leaves his wife Judy, daughters Lisa (Erik) and Sydney (Geo) both of Homer, Alaska, his sister-in-law Salli Sachse, half-sisters, Judy Webb, and Peggy […]
Lifelines
Posted inLifelines
Erin Jarvis-Nessier: 1960-2024
It is with profound sadness and a shattered heart that we announce the passing of loving wife, mother, friend and soulmate Erin Diana Jarvis-Nessier. Our princess passed on Jan. 2, 2024, peacefully cradled within the arms of her husband, may God rest her soul. Her son, Beau, was also present, outside amongst her beloved forest. […]
Posted inLifelines
Gloria DeZordo: 1926-2024
Gloria DeZordo was born in San Francisco in 1926 to Ines and Settimo Casini, both immigrants from Italy. Gloria grew up in South San Francisco, the middle child with two other sisters, Adelma and Lola. Her father and uncle had a truck farm from which they supplied produce to high-end grocers in San Francisco. In […]
Posted inLifelines
Selva Pfingston: 1933-2024
Seba Cecile Pfingston passed away at the age of 90 on March 13, 2024, in Eureka, Humboldt County, California. Born Sept. 15, 1933, in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Seba Will-Nana Brooks. Seba graduated from East High School and attended Denver University (DU) for two years. While attending DU, […]
Posted inLifelines
Bobbie Jean Coffer October 6, 1960-March 15, 2024
Bobbie Coffer lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on March 15, in her home at the age of 63. Bobbie was born on Oct. 6, 1960, in Fortuna to Robert (Bob) Russell and Beverly Russell. She was the youngest of their three daughters. Bobbie graduated from Fortuna High School in 1978. It […]
Posted inLifelines
Annette Adams: 1949-2024
Annette Marie Adams, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the age of 74, in Ferndale, California. Born on June 23, 1949, in Scotia, California, Annette was the daughter of Mary Ellen Laffranchi and the late Severino Laffranchi. She grew up alongside her brothers, […]
Posted inLifelines
Kevin Coles: 1937-2024
Kevin Douglas Coles was born in Lakeport, California 1937 and died in his home in Manila, California on March 7, 2024, with his wife Mary and his daughter Shannon by his side. Kevin was 86 years old and he spent those years living close to the things and people that he loved, doing the things […]
Posted inLifelines
David Lee Sams: 1931-2024
David Lee Sams was born on May 18, 1931, in Portland, Oregon, to Lee and Marguerite Sams and passed peacefully on Feb. 10, 2024, surrounded by his sons, at Alder Bay Assisted Living in Eureka, California. He lived in Humboldt County for the past 60-plus years, primarily in Ferndale followed by Eureka. After graduating from […]
Posted inLifelines
Carol J. Lauer: 1930-2024
It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Carol J. Lauer, who departed on March 7, with her adoring daughter by her side. Carol was born in Berkeley, California, in 1930 to Dagmar (Larson) Knudsen and Morris Knudsen. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 70 […]
Posted inLifelines
Ione Franz: 1936-2024
We are saddened to announce that our beloved GG, Ione Franz, passed away peacefully holding her husband’s hand on Feb. 24, 2024. Ione was born Feb. 26, 1936, to Joe and Mary Leonardo. She grew up in Ferndale, California, with her siblings Mary, Evelyn, Joe and Frank. In 1953 she was crowned Queen of The […]
Posted inLifelines
Timothy David Cochrane: 1953-2024
Tim Cochrane was born the evening of Aug. 24, 1953, in his maternal grandparents’ home in Eureka, California, to James William Cochrane III and Alice Loree Stockton Cochrane of Loleta, California. He and elder brother James Michael “Sham” were later joined by Robert Todd and sister Leslie Loree, the four of them growing up on […]
Posted inLifelines
Calvin Harold Kernen: 1925-2024
The family of Calvin Harold Kernen is sad to announce his passing on Feb. 11, 2024, in Arcata, California. Cal was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Swiss Immigrants Friederick Alfred and Mary Albertina (nee: Gerber) Kernen and was proud to have turned 98 ½ years old just days before his passing. […]