Obituaries
Mary J. Elliott
Apr 5, 2024
Mary J. Elliott passed away at the age of 83 on April 5, 2024 with her daughters by her side.Mary was born in Missouri in 1940 to Samuel and Lena Johnson. She was well-loved and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends in the local community. Mary's career as a nurse spanned more than three decades. Many of...
Joe E. Gomes
Apr 3, 2024
Joe passed away on April 3, 2024 in Ukiah. He was born in the Azores on November 26, 1955 to Reginaldo and Maria Ines Gomes. At age 6 they moved to Canada and six years later the family moved to Fort Bragg where they joined several family members. Joe had a fondness for his Azores homeland and returned several times....
David Michael Foord
Mar 20, 2024
Our beautiful & beloved son, brother & father, David Michael Foord, passed away at the age of 41 years old, only March 20, 2024.David was born on October 6, 1982, to Janet & Larry Foord.David is survived by his only child, Dayton Larry Zane Foord, the highlight of his life, the apple of his eye. His mother, Janet Foord, sisters,...
William (Bill) H. Hendrickson
Mar 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of William (Bill) H. Hendrickson
Bill, beloved husband of Linda Hendrickson, stepfather, and Papa, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 27, 1945. He grew up in Kingston, New York and entered the United States Air Force at 17 years old.
Bill was known for his great...
Margaret "Peggy" Andersen
Mar 16, 2024
Margaret (Peggy) Andersen was born on October 3, 1932, in Dow, Illinois, to Harry and Mary Hagen and passed away on March 16, 2024. She was one of four children, including her twin sister Pat. Peggy grew up just a short distance away in Alton. She fondly remembered summer trips up to her grandparents’ farm and having to use an...
Susan Diane Hargreaves
Mar 15, 2024
Susan Diane Hargreaves, age 67 born in Lakeport, Calif., passed away on March 15, 2024. Her memorial service will be held at Redwood Valley Community Church (RVCC) on April 6, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Susan Hargreaves was born in Lakeport to Shirley Clem Aplet on August 31, 1956. She finished her high school diploma at the Ukiah Adult School and went...
Harvey Baumoel
Mar 14, 2024
As a former co-worker stated, “Harvey was an advocate for the most marginalized members of our community and he caused good trouble when he stood up for them.”
Harvey Baumoel, beloved husband of Theresa Staber and devoted father of Bryan Staber-Baumoel (deceased); dear brother of Helene Goodman (San Diego) and Debra Baumoel (St. Louis) passed away peacefully on March 14th ....
Gordon Engman
Mar 14, 2024
Gordon Engman was born March 28, 1927, in Petaluma, California, to Albert and Leah Engman. He left this world on March 14, 2024, at the age of 96. He had 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He grew up in several areas of northern California. Gordon served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947, during World War II....
Coleen Peters
Mar 14, 2024
Our beloved mother Coleen Peters was born December 18th, 1956, to Betty Verdugo and Frank Peters Sr. She was born and raised in Ukiah, CA. Coleen is a tribal member of the Guidiville Indian Rancheria, and lived the majority of her life on the Yokayo Rancheria. She was a long-standing member of the 1910 Indian Shaker Church which included traveling...
Irene Grider
Mar 12, 2024
Irene Virginia Grider (nee Deghi) passed away on March 12, 2024, in Ukiah, California, at the age of 96. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Ukiah.Irene, known to her loved ones as "Gram," was a farmer, grape grower, and dedicated housewife. She was a graduate of Ukiah High School. Irene had a passion for cooking, playing cards, and...
Marina L. Gibson
Mar 6, 2024
Marina L. Gibson of Red Bluff passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Willows with her son by her side. Born January 20, 1948 in Napa, California Marina has lived the past 20 years in Red Bluff. She graduated high school and cosmetology school, becoming a hair dresser. She was very proud of running a successful hair salon. She...
Sharon Theresa Cassells
Mar 5, 2024
Sharon Theresa Cassells, nee Grider, of Ukiah, California, passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on April 2, 1949 in Ukiah. Sharon was a fun, free spirit, known for her caring nature.Sharon was a graduate of Ukiah High School and pursued a career in flagger construction services. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Shareen Renee Rosales
Mar 3, 2024
Shareen Renee Rosales, age 46, of Ukiah CA, passed away on March 3, 2024. Surrounded by her family. We will be leaving the Rosales home on 1970 Held Rd. Redwood Valley CA, 95470 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the funeral at Potter Valley Rancheria Cemetery at 12 Noon. Shareen Renee Rosales was born in Ukiah, CA on July 25,...
Tom Glay Williams
Mar 2, 2024
Tom Williams of Ukiah, CA and many other places, departed this world on March 2, 2024 at age 89. Born in a cabin in the mountains of Appalachia to Oma and Glay Williams, Tom was destined to have adventures lived by few. He leaves behind his incredible wife and side-kick Janet, sister Carol, his children Dawn, Scott and Matt Williams...
James (Jimmie, Jim) Busch
Mar 1, 2024
Jim was born into a multigenerational Ukiah Valley family. The first of four children, his birth was followed by 3 sisters. All were born, grew up and went to school in Ukiah. Jim was very active in athletics, especially at an early age. He was a shortstop on the Ukiah High School baseball team all four years. His senior year...
Joshua Scott Freeman
Mar 1, 2024
Josh's story began in the mind of God before the creation of the first mountain, first tree or before the making of the first stars. It is among these beautiful outdoor spaces that Josh preferred to be. Josh’s adventures on this earth began December 23, 1978 in Ukiah, California. He passed away March 1, 2024 at the age of...
Edward Bruno Pallini
Mar 1, 2024
Eddie was a force of nature. He had a strong personality mixed with a good sense of humor.
He was born August 2, 1929 and grew up in the Ukiah Valley. He developed his strong work ethic from helping his parents in the vineyard at an early age. He was a 3rd generation grape farmer.
He married his sweetheart Donna Wildberger on...
Agnes Fox Daugherty
Feb 25, 2024
Agnes Daugherty, 92, of Redwood Valley, California, died at home of natural causes on February 25, 2024.
Born on April 4, 1931, in Queens, New York, she attended college at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She moved to Ames, Iowa, where she met her future husband, Charles Daugherty, with whom she eventually shared eight children.
Agnes had worked as an office manager...
Richard Donald McChesney
Feb 24, 2024
Richard Donald McChesney (known as Dick to many), passed away on February 24, 2024 (just 4 days shy of his 76th birthday), at his home in Lincoln, California surrounded by his family. Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Richard was born in Petaluma, CA on February 28, 1948, to Dr. Arthur Clay & Helen McChesney.
Richard was a longtime...
James Vance Dayton Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
James (Jim) Vance Dayton Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away in Ukiah, CA. on February 22, 2024. Jim was born on March 12, 1938, in South Gate, CA. He was a man who dedicated his life to his family and often said his goal in life was to make the love of his life, Brenda, happy,...
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