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 […]
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David Robert Rocha: 1954-2023
David Robert Rocha passed away on July 5, 2023, in Maricopa, Arizona, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 22, 1954 in Seattle, Washington, to parents Elerd Rocha and Margaret (Abbott) Rocha. Dave was the oldest of six children, and spent his very early years in various locations due to his […]
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Gwenn Lynnore Cloepfil: 1931-2023
Gwenn Lynnore Cloepfil passed away on May 21, 2023, at Timber Ridge in Eureka where she spent the last nine years due to multiple medical issues. She was a cherished woman who was always pleasant and caring to all people that crossed her path for her entire life. Her family will miss her dearly. She […]
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Kenneth ‘Michael’ Allen Davis: 1997-2023
Kenneth “Michael” Allen Davis died on July 3, 2023, in McKinleyville. His life was taken by a troubled friend in a senseless act of violence. Michael was born July 14, 1997, in Arcata, to Mark and Laurie Davis. He was the youngest of three siblings. Michael grew up in McKinleyville near more than 60 family […]
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James Richard Proctor: 1936-2023
Born August 5, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, and shortly after moved to Selma, California. Jim attended Selma High School where he earned his letterman sweater playing football, swimming and diving. After high school, he joined the United States Marines Corps and then the United States Navy serving 23 years, including service in the Vietnam Conflict. […]
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Jasper Randall Amir: 1992-2023
On March 31, 2023, Jasper Randall Amir died unexpectedly in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born and raised in his beloved Fieldbrook, California, Jasper was 30 years old. In his lifetime Jasper gave his parents, Madelin Amir and Tom Pexton, a lot to be proud of. After graduating from Fieldbrook Elementary, Jasper went to McKinleyville High […]
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Helmut Gottfried Remiorz: 1948-2022
Helmut Gottfried Remiorz died on his own terms fighting ALS June 13, 2022, 7:57 p.m., surrounded by his close circle of friends and family. Born December 30, 1948 in Miltonburg, Germany. After joining the peace corps in Peru for two years, Helmut decided to come to California in 1974 in search of a successful life. […]