Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Hal Charles Ruffridge, 2 days shy of 76, of Ukiah, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 after several years of declining health.Hal was born on July 4, 1947 to parents Virginia and Ray, and big brother Terry in Sacramento. Their family lived in Arcata, Ukiah, and settled in Alameda where he did most of his schooling. After graduating from Alameda...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Francisco “Frank” Martin, Jr.

October 3, 1934, to July 1, 2023. Frank was born in El Rancherito, Texas to Francisco Martin, Sr. and Maria DeLeon. Frank worked in the fields picking cotton during his time there, married Antonia Martin, and had their son Jesse.  They moved to Ukiah, California in 1958 where their other three children Diana, Mina, and...

Jun 26, 2023

Paul Egan Dolan III, a resident of Healdsburg, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul, a man known for his generosity, allegorical speeches, constant pocket dials, and pride for those he loved, leaves behind a profound void in the hearts of his family, a wide circle of friends and...

Jun 24, 2023

Antonia “Toni” Martin, an educator and pillar of the Ukiah community, passed away due to congestive heart failure on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.

 

Toni was born in Ganado, Texas on March 2, 1938 to Alberto Martinez and Florinda Reyes de Martinez. She moved to Ukiah in 1958 with her husband Francisco “Frank” Martin Jr. where they raised their...

Jun 17, 2023

 

Savannah Aimee Logan, age 27, passed away tragically on June 17th, 2023. She was born on July 25th, 1995 to parents Jason Logan and Sarah Summit. She instantly became the center of their universe and that of the entire families, as well. To say, “She lit up a room” would be an extreme understatement. From a very young age,...

Jun 17, 2023

 

We only have today

 

Abraham (Abe) Eli Bruce Wise–Hermosillo

 

Abraham was born October 24, 1980, to parents Cloverdale Pomo Ricardo (Rick) Hermosillo and Sheryl Wise.

He died suddenly on June 17, 2023, at the age of 42 in Ukiah, California after suffering a heart attack.

Abraham will be greatly missed by friends and family.

He is survived...

Jun 14, 2023

 

Andrew (“Andy”) Hendry, 62, of Ukiah California passed away on June the 14th2023.

Andy was born on June 29th 1960 to Joan and John Hendry in Leicester England.In 1982 he met his beloved wife Judy also from Leicester and they married in1985.

After moving to the United States in 1987 Andy and Judy had two children, Callumand Phoebe.

In...

Jun 13, 2023

 

Penny Sue Pettit passed away on Tuesday, June 13 after a long, arduous, and heroic battle with cancer. She was born in Ukiah, attended local schools and was 61 at the time of her passing. She will be sorely missed by everyone whose path she crossed. She was preceded in death by her parents Ovid and Ynona Johnson. Penny...

Jun 9, 2023

Mary Catherine Tindall was born August 6, 1959 and passed away on June 9, 2023 after a very short battle with cancer.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many people she came in contact with.  For over 30 years Mary was able to work with many people in the Ukiah Valley.  At Project Sanctuary she was...

Jun 8, 2023

Jun 7, 2023

 

Sharon Kearney Jones

1944-2023

 

It is with great sadness we tell you that on June 7, 2023 Sharon Kearney Jones passed away from the effects of a sudden severe brain aneurism in Ukiah, CA.

 

Sharon was born June 5, 1944 in Birmingham, England to Patrick M. Kearney and Marian (Stovin) Kearney and attended local schools and started...

Jun 7, 2023

Pansy (Pat) Vinson passed away peacefully June 7, 2023 with family by her side.

Pat was born in Oklahoma in 1931 and moved to California when she was 18. She lived most of her life in Ukiah and Redwood Valley until her passing.

She loved her family beyond measure. They were her entire life. She leaves behind daughters Brenda Hagan...

Jun 2, 2023

 

Dr. Robert Werra was born May 10 ,1931 and passed June 2, 2023. Dr. Werra was born, raised and educated in Wisconsin. He served two years in the Navy in Kodiak, Alaska and completed his family practice training in California. He chose to practice in Ukiah in 1962, caring for his patients from cradle to grave. He has served...

Jun 1, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Ramon Cortez Arceo

June 23, 1956 – June 1, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ramon Cortez Arceo, who peacefully journeyed to his eternal rest on June 1, 2023, at the age of 66. He bravely battled complications of cancer, surrounded by his family.

Ramon was a remarkable man,...

Jun 1, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Robert (Bob) Edward Harpe Jr. Bob was surrounded by all of his loved ones when he peacefully passed away on June 1st 2023 in Ukiah, California. It's difficult to articulate into words the impact Bob had on this world.

Bob was born...

May 31, 2023

 

Robin Lynn Stout, 64 of Ukiah passed away peacefuly on May 31, 2023.

She was a wife, mother, nana and lover of Christ. Robin enjoyed her family, friends, the beach, watching her children and grandchildren play sports and her two dogs Shickers and Peanut.

Her presence lit up a room with a whootie whoo, a smile, laughter...

May 26, 2023

 

Peter Alexander Janiak of Willits, California passed away on May 26, 2023 of heart failure. Peter was born in Hawaii to Alexander Janiak and Delphine Janiak (neé D’Araújo). He was the eldest of five children. In the early 1950’s his family moved to Oakland, California where he graduated from Bishop O’Dowd High School.

Peter’s life was filled with exemplary...

May 25, 2023

Guillermo Beltran Zazueta, “Don Memo”, a beloved member of the Ukiah, CA community and a dedicated local business owner, passed away on May 25, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1947, in Amatan, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Gustavo and Rosario Zazueta. Guillermo was 76 years old at the time of his passing.

After immigrating to the United States in 1967...

May 23, 2023

 

Linda Faye Ford

Born December 16, 1956

Passed May 23, 2023

 

Linda was born in Eureka Ca. on December 16, 1956 to Faye Hatfield and Leonard Frye. She was adopted later in life by Harold & Eva                 Ford.

            Life Partner was Terri Shuster

Linda is survived...

May 22, 2023

 

 

In loving memory Sherlene A. Hiatt, 11/27/1946 passed away Monday 22, 2023. She was survived by 3 sisters, 1 brother, husband, 2sons, 1 daughter 2grandsons and 1granddaughter will be dearly missed. On Saturday June 10, 2023 a celebration of life at 13500 Old River Rd, Hopland, CA 95449 pot luck from 12pm - 2pm