Louis Thomas “Pete” Pietrok passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Nov. 19, 2023, at the age of 93 in his home in Ferndale, California. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and brother, as well as a steadfast friend. Born in Linn County, Oregon, on March 13, 1930, Louis’ childhood was typical […]
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Juanda Lee DeShazer: 1923-2020
After many years living in Humboldt County, Juanda Lee DeShazer’s cremated remains were interred at Hardy Oak Cemetery, near McLouth, Kansas, on June 8, 2023. This date marked the third anniversary of her death, in the 100th year following her birth. Juanda’s grave is beside that of her cherished husband, Frank Kimball Scott, and surrounded […]
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Barbara Stratton Peters: 1949-2023
Barbara was born on a beautiful spring day (April 18, 1949) in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the third of four children born to Margaret Harris Stratton and R. Wendell Stratton. As a child, she was very shy but had the best time growing up with her wonderful family. They lived in Pocatello until Barbara was […]
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Mimi Gouldberg: 1943-2022
A year has passed and not a day goes by that our beloved mom, sister, grandma, and auntie, is not thought of. Forever in our hearts, we will cherish the memories of her. Mimi Gouldberg, 78 years old, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her closest loved ones on November 16.2022. Mimi, was […]
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John Flynn: 1931-2023
John Flynn, 92, of San Luis Obispo, California, passed away on Nov. 7. He was born at home in Ferndale, on May 16, 1931, the oldest of three brothers, to Bernard Flynn and Rosemary Regli. In his youth, John worked at his parents’ dairy farm and at the local newspaper, The Ferndale Enterprise. He attended […]
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Daniel H. Pedrotti: 1939-2023
Dan passed away peacefully at his home in Ferndale, with his wife Dorene by his side. Dan was born to George and Mary Pedrotti in Ferndale. He was the oldest of five children and grew up on the family dairy on Grizzly Bluff. He attended Grizzly Bluff School and Ferndale High School. He graduated in […]
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David Senestraro: 1955-2023
On Oct. 11, David Senestraro passed away peacefully at home after fighting an unexpected stage 4 cancer diagnosed only five short months earlier. At his side was his beloved wife Marie (Heald) of 39 years, daughter Aja and son Ian. In his final days he was surrounded by friends and family lovingly supporting and caring […]
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Charles ‘Charlie’ Robert Myers: 1938-2023
It is with a broken heart that I write this obituary for my dear spouse Charlie who unexpectedly died eight days before our 39th wedding anniversary. Charles (Charlie) Robert Myers died Sept. 14, 2023. He was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Marie Anna Zeller and Charles Robert Myers, Jr. Marie died of […]
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David ManvilleTreat: 1940-2023
David ManvilleTreat passed away Oct. 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born Nov. 20, 1940 to Walter and Lois Treat in Newman, CA. Dave graduated from Orestimba High school in 1958. After high school he toured Europe then decided to join the Army, due to his love of Europe, where […]
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Barbara June Crumly Kelly: 1934-2023
On Friday, June 23, 2023, Barbara June Crumly Kelly; wife, mother, friend and lifelong activist, passed quietly at her home in McKinleyville with loved ones near. Barbara was a life-long learner and defender of nature, and she departed the earth she worked so hard to protect for many of the 88 years she spent on […]
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Cynthia Gorman Quinsey: 1938-2023
Cynthia Gorman Quinsey passed away Oct. 9, 2023, surrounded by love. Born Oct. 22, 1938, Cynthia was a musician, artist, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother, and good friend. A true creative, Cynthia viewed the world through an imaginative and beautiful lense. A deeply caring person, Cynthia shared her love and wit liberally with […]
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Larry Kenneth Radford: 1953-2023
Larry Kenneth Radford was born on April 5, 1953, in Eureka, California. He unexpectedly passed away Oct. 4, 2023, from a heart attack in Longmont, Colorado. He was the second of seven children. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Frank and Signe Freeberg, his parents John and Marilyn Radford, his brother Frank Thomas […]