Katherine (Katey) Jane Ringle-Hackney, age 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Miranda, California, on March 13, 2021. Katey Ringle was born on October 22, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan, to Jerld Manual Hackney and Tomiko Hackney-Watanabe. Her father, Jerld, had a career as Chief Master Sergeant in the United Sates Air Force. […]
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George Agis Cozyris: 1937 to 2020
In loving memory of our dear father, George Agis Cozyris, who passed away one year ago today. Dad, there not enough words to express how often you are thought of, how much you are missed, how deeply you are loved. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you, talk […]
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John Harvey McKenzie: 1939-2021
John Harvey McKenzie, age 81, of McKinleyville, passed peacefully Aug. 11. He was in the hospital for a brief illness, and was in the presence of his devoted daughter and dog. John McKenzie was born August 1939 in Ventura, California, and grew up in Ojai, California. He attended Nordoff High School but dropped out short […]
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Doris Yvonne Gocha: 1937-2021
Doris Yvonne Gocha was born on Oct. 8, 1937 in Houston, Texas, to Bessie and Harry Robertson. She was the middle sister to Cova (Vernell) and Patricia, and had a brother, Jesse. Her family moved around a lot when Doris was young and lived for a time in White Sands, New Mexico, where Harry helped […]
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John Edward Buffington: 1941-2021
John Edward Buffington passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, on July 23, at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Blythe Buffington and is survived by his wife Georgia Willis Buffington of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his three sons Peter (Mona), Andrew, and Justin (Jillian) […]
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Fredrick Mordecai Gold: 1936-2021
Fredrick Mordecai Gold July 31, 1936 – February 1, 2021 Fredrick Mordecai Gold, born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 31, 1936, died at 84 years of age in the house he built in Eureka, California, surrounded by loved ones, on Feb. 1, 2021. He is dearly missed. He passed after a short and courageous […]
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Dave Nicholson: 1954-2021
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, at the Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, for Dave Nicholson. Please bring memories and stories to share.
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Teresa ‘Mo’ Wold: 1962-2021
Teresa ‘Mo’ Wold left a lasting impression with all who knew her. Her big personality lit up a room when she entered, the world will be a darker place without her and she will be forever missed. A Humboldt County Fog Dogs celebration of life will be held Aug. 7, with a memorial group ride […]
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Matthew Evan Yadley: 1967-2021
Experimental chef and co-owner of Hurricane Kate’s restaurant in Old Town Eureka (he once created a satiric menu for an imaginary restaurant called Pilfer’s); X-ray technician in Eugene, Oregon; self-proclaimed gonzo philosopher — in the tradition of Hunter S. Thompson — and social critic; artist; fire juggler and knife thrower; practitioner of yoga. All these […]
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Marianne ‘Billie’ Ryan Huber: 1927-2019
Marianne Huber passed away on May 15, 2019. She was born on Nov. 24, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Springfield, Illinois. After graduating from Ursuline Academy, she went on to study nursing and anesthesia at St. John’s School of Nursing in Springfield. She worked as an anesthetist in hospitals throughout the […]
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Oscar L. Huber: 1931-2020
Oscar Huber died on Dec. 25, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was born near Muleshoe, Texas on March 11, 1931. Following Oscar’s graduation from high school, he enlisted and served with honor in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to attend San Diego State College, earned a degree as an engineering […]
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Caroline Josephine Kretoski Gainer: 1929-2021
Caroline (Carrie) Josephine Kretoski Gainer was a proud Polish American, West Virginian, sister to eight, mother of four, with an adventuresome spirit and sense of humor that got us all through “thick and thin.” After 14 years of covering for, handling with humor, and challenging us with her dementia, she died peacefully at the age […]