Obituaries
Maria De Jesus Ortega
Dec 15, 2023
María de Jesús Ortega, nacida el 08/20/1947 en Ojo de Agua, Jalisco, México, iluminó nuestras vidas con su presencia. En 2006, se convirtió en residente del condado de Mendocino, donde floreció en medio de la belleza natural de Redwood Valley durante una parte significativa de su vida.
El mayor orgullo de Maria fue sus 11 hijos y su...
Louise Rodrigue
Dec 15, 2023
Louise Rodrigue passed away on December 15, peacefully at her home that she and Leland built 46 years ago. As per her request she wanted to be at her with the beautiful redwood trees, the creek, her green bench and her hummingbird feeders that she loved.
Louise was born October 31,1927 in San Francisco Ca. Along with her parents...
Judy Lynn (McKemy) Collins
Dec 11, 2023
Judy (McKemy) Collins, 70, wife, mother, sister and grandmother and great grandmother gently passed away December 11, 2023 attended by her family.
Judy was born February 25, 1953 in Yuba City, California and was raised in Ukiah. She graduated from Ukiah High School in 1971. She mostly worked in the restaurant and food industry and had retired in 2011. She...
Robert Joseph Mort
Dec 10, 2023
Known for his kind hearted nature, countless friends and dedication to family, Robert “Bob” Joseph Mort passed suddenly on December 10, 2023 in Ukiah, California.
He was born in San Francisco, California in 1937 and grew up in the North Beach area of the city. Attending Sacred Heart High School, he was an all-star athlete playing on both the baseball...
Roy Eugene McCarty
Dec 7, 2023
Roy McCarty, 80 years of age, of Ukiah, California passed peacefully on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, surrounded by family.
Roy was born on July 12, 1943 in Clayton, Oklahoma to the late Jay and Ellen McCarty. He was the fourth of ten children, four preceded him in death. Roy married Rose Russo on October 19th, 1963 and to their union,...
Phyllis Ann Loehr
Dec 5, 2023
Phyllis Ann Loehr (née McMahan) passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 86 in Redwood Valley, California. She was born on October 24, 1937, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
A matriarch to four generations, Phyllis is survived by her five daughters: Phyllis (Jim) Bean, Donna (Gene) Locatelli, Roberta (Allan) Watkins, Lyni (Troy) Willey, and Alice (Carl) Stenberg. She...
Arthur J. Cerini Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
Arthur J. Cerini Jr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur J. Cerini Jr. who died in Ukiah on December 3, 2023, at the age of 80. Arthur was survived by Sharon, his devoted wife of more than fifty-five years and three children, Kevin, of Las Vegas, Nv. Lisa and her husband...
Ira Dominic Campbell Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
IRA DOMINIC CAMPBELL, JR.
Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Cousin – Ira Dominic Campbell Jr. was a lifelong resident of Redwood Valley. He entered into the spirit world on November 29, 2023. He was 69 years old. Born November 7, 1954 to Ira and Susie Campbell. Ira was a proud member of the Coyote Valley...
Erica Fuentes
Nov 27, 2023
Erica Fuentes (née Gonzalez) was born on April 27, 1986, in Ukiah, California. She was 37 years old when she passed, due to a vehicle accident. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving husband Sergio Fuentes, father Rafael Gonzalez, mother Delfina Gonzalez, sister Silvia Gonzalez, brother Rafael Gonzalez, nephew Adrian, niece...
Gail Edgar
Nov 26, 2023
Gail was born March 2, 1934 to Dr. Jean Rogers Edgar and Bertha Anna Gash Edgar in Bakersfield, CA. He became a big brother to David Edgar at 8 1/2 years old.
Gail grew up in a loving and adventurous family. They traveled in the US and abroad. In 1946 his father purchased a 2000 acre wheat ranch...
William Gene Sloan
Nov 24, 2023
William Gene Sloan
June 30, 1942 to November 24, 2023
William Gene Sloan began his journey to meet his Creator in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Friday, December 1st the procession from Eversole Mortuary in Ukiah will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will travel to Harwood Hall, 44400 Willis Avenue, Laytonville, CA....
Cooper Jason Stoughton
Nov 18, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Cooper Jason Stoughton on November 18, 2023. Cooper was born on December 26, 2009 to parents Kevin and Nichole and he was their true miracle baby. He was a vibrant and adventurous young soul with a promising journey ahead and he has left an indelible mark in the...
Victoria Joyce Arnold Gonzalez
Nov 17, 2023
Victoria Joyce Arnold Gonzalez was born March 25, 1953 in Lakeport, CA. She was a descendant of Scotts Valley, Hopland, Redwood Valley and Laytonville tribes. Joyce passed away surrounded by family and friends on November 17, 2023. She was a graduate of Stewart Indian High School and a lifelong resident of Mendocino County.
Joyce was proud of her basketmaking...
Kathryn "Kathy" Keator Lowe
Nov 16, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Keator Lowe, a beloved wife, friend, and esteemed microbiologist, passed away on November 16, 2023, at UCSF Medical Center. Kathy was born on January 5, 1951, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and raised in Auburndale, Florida.
Throughout her remarkable life, Kathy made significant achievements in both the scientific and business fields. After graduating from St. Mary’s School in...
Frances Easterbrook Burkes
Nov 13, 2023
Frances Easterbrook BurkesMay 7th,1938 – November 13th, 2023Frances (Fran) Easterbrook Burkes died peacefully in the early morning hours on November 13, 2023 at thecare home Holy Spirit in Ukiah, California, a week after a debilitating stroke. She had been a resident for thepast eight years. Her husband Richard (Dick) Burkes, who had also been a resident there, had died inNovember 2022....
Janie Patricia Newton Wood
Nov 12, 2023
Janie Wood passed away November 12th at her home in Ukiah CA. She was born in Concord, North Carolina in September of 1937 to Hazel and Lena Newton. Janie was the fourth child preceded by Hazelene, Hazel (Bud), and Larry. At only 8 years old Janie lost her father to appendicitis. Janie and her siblings were at risk of having...

Norma Jean Hage
Nov 10, 2023
At her request no services will be held for Norma Jean Hage of Ukiah who passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Norma was born on May 16, 1939 in Ukiah, CA. She graduated from Ukiah High School in 1957. Norma married Paul L. Hage on June 15, 1957. They lived in...
Susan Maize
Nov 9, 2023
Maize, Susan (Williams)
March 15, 1946 - November 9, 2023
Susan Maize passed away on November 9th after having suffered a stroke. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ralph Lee Maize, her daughter Deborah Moroni and her sons, Matt Sims and Christopher Rasku. Susan has a brother, Jan Williams, father to her nephew Tyler...
Thomas B. Mason
Nov 5, 2023
Thomas B. Mason8/29/50 - 11/5/23Tom passed away peacefully with family by his side.Born in San Francisco, his family then moved to San Carlos when two weeks old. He grew up attending schools there and spending his summers at the Russian River where his grandparents had a home.Tom was an avid sports fan enjoying the SF Giants, 49ers and Warriors....
Leland George Finch
Nov 3, 2023
Lee Finch was a dedicated family man and a master craftsman who led a life worth celebrating. He passed away on November 3 at the age of 84 after a long battle with various pulmonary and heart conditions, his loving wife of 62 years, Carol, by his side. Lee was predeceased by daughter, Lisa Koumarianos and brothers, Orrin and Donald...