Paul George passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer, a few days after celebrating his 75th birthday surrounded by family. Born in 1948, Paul grew up in Pasadena, California, with his parents and four siblings. A surfer and two-sport athlete in high school (football and baseball), […]
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Stephen Edward Traverse: 1949-2023
Stephen Edward Traverse passed away Oct. 6, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ where he resided for 24 years. He was born on Oct. 26, 1949, to Edward F. and Elizabeth A.Traverse in Oakland, CA. He was born in the same hospital where his mother graduated from the nursing training program. He grew up in Eureka, CA, […]
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Lane Berti
Originally from Humboldt County, Lane has called Sonoma County his home for the past 36 years. He lived in Petaluma for many years before settling in Penngrove with his wife Barbara. Born in Scotia, California, to the late Frank and Norma Berti. He grew up in Ferndale, where he attended Assumption Catholic School and Ferndale […]
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Joseph Aaron Oakes: 1982-2023
Joseph Aaron Oakes was born in Los Angeles to Billy and Peggy Oakes, to join his sister Anne. Joseph spent most of his life living in Northern California and Southern Oregon with his life partner of 24 years, Sergio, who preceded Joe in his passing into grace. He now joins the Almighty, along with his […]
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Christopher Gurin: 1952-2023
Christopher George Gurin was born in Pontiac, Michigan, Nov. 26, 1952, and died in Eureka on Aug. 24, 2023. Chris lived in Michigan until a teenager, and after the death of his father, he, his mother and sister Cynthia moved to Florida. He graduated from high school in Florida and shortly thereafter joined the U.S. […]
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Larry Dean Higgins: 1945-2023
Please join the family for a Celebration of Life Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. The Monday Club 610 Main St., Fortuna Larry Dean Higgins, Eel River Wailaki, was born Dec. 6, 1945, in Garberville, California, to Anne Lorraine Hunter and Ed Higgins. He was the middle child between older brother Richard Calvin […]
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Carole Diane (Rogers) Higgins: 1950-2023
Please join the family for a Celebration of Life Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. The Monday Club 610 Main St., Fortuna Carole Diane Rogers Mausa Higgins, a Karuk Tribal member, was born Feb. 3, 1950, to Lolita “Sister” Attebery and James Antone Rogers in Eureka, California. She was the middle child […]
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Susan Ellisa MacConnie: 1952-2023
“Sue is one of the kindest, most accomplished and thoughtful people I’ve ever met. Everything she attempted she conquered with immense interest and ultimate mastery. She did this while always maintaining her genuinely nice and caring character.” “We’ve lost a brilliant friend, loving partner, dedicated educator, wood-working aficionado, amazing family member and thoughtful, caring and […]
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Mel Berti: 1936-2023
MEL BERTI CELEBRATION OF LIFE Oct. 29, 2023 – 1 p.m. RIVERLODGE, 1800 RIVERWALK DR. FORTUNA, CA Melvin John Berti went to Eternal Life on July 23, 2023, at the age of 84. Mel was a Fortuna native, born and raised in Fortuna. He attended Fortuna schools and has spent much of his life involved […]
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Duane ‘Tiny’ Kempf: 1961-2023
Duane Harry Kempf, a life-long resident of Humboldt County, passed away peacefully in his family home in Loleta on June 5 after a long battle with illness at the age of 61. The eldest child of Donald and Doris Kempf, Duane was born on July 30, 1961. He graduated from Fortuna Union High School in […]
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Aaron Michael McKay: 1981-2023
Aaron Michael McKay, 41, was born in Arcata, California on Oct. 22, 1981. He tragically left this earth on July 21, 2023. Aaron attended Equinox Charter, Pacific Union School and Arcata High School. He leaves behind his loving wife of eight years, Angela McKay, sons and best friends Nathan McKay and Kaleb Butterworth, mother Bobbie […]
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Gina Francine Bryant Parrish: 1956-2023
Gina Francine Bryant Parrish was born on October 10, 1956, in Eureka, CA to Meredith and Irene Bryant and passed peacefully from this life on July 22, 2023 in Fortuna, CA after an 18- month long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. The oldest (and only girl) of 3 children, Gina grew […]