Obituaries

John Michael Lanzit

John Michael Lanzit

May 20, 2023

John Michael Lanzit

John passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Ukiah, California at the age of 74. John was a fourth generation Californian, born June 10, 1948, to parents Owen (Mike) and Audrey (Jean) Lanzit of Los Angeles, CA where he spent his all his childhood.

John graduated from Crespi Carmelite High school, an all‐boys catholic school...

Randall Wayne Ford

Randall Wayne Ford

May 18, 2023

  Randall (Randy) Wayne Ford, age 65 of Kelseyville, CA. passed away tragically in amotor vehicle accident, on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, in Ukiah, California.Randy was born to Faye Hatfield and Leonard Frye on March 26th, 1958, in Eureka,CA. At around the age of 2 or 3, Randy and his siblings were adopted by Harold andEva Ford. Randy started his...

Brett Bradley Beardsley

Brett Bradley Beardsley

May 18, 2023

 

Graveside services for Brett Bradley Beardsley of Ukiah Will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11am at Ukiah Cemetery with visitation from 9am to 10:30am. Born October 20, 1966 in Dansville, New York, Brett passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Brett served 21 years of active duty in the US Navy receiving a Navy and Marine...

Jesus Delgado Ramirez

Jesus Delgado Ramirez

May 4, 2023

 

Jesus Delgado Ramirez, 90, of Ukiah, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. Jesus was born July 26, 1932 in Atacheo, Michoacan to Antonio Delgado Sandoval and Maria Ramirez Mendez.

He enjoyed fishing and gardening. His garden was always full of vegetables that consisted of tomatoes, onions, corn and zucchini.  The...

Beverly Jean Gibson

Beverly Jean Gibson

Apr 22, 2023

 

Beverly Jean (Gibson) Clark

Beverly was born April 1, 1933 in Covelo, Ca passed away April 22, 2023 in her home with family and loved ones by her side.  She was a Tribal member of The Round Valley Reservation and grew up on Round Valley Reservation in Covelo, California and later moved to Ukiah, Ca. She was a daughter, sister,...

Richard Brian Page

Richard Brian Page

Apr 21, 2023

 

Richard Page

 

Richard Brian Page, age 39 passed April, 2023.  He was born in Ukiah and lived all of his life in Ukiah. 

He is survived by his father Brian Page of Fort Bragg, step-mother Lucy Simonson of Ukiah, mother Bonnie Carter of Clearlake, sister Angel Dowell, her husband Ryan Forgie, and niece Maddie Forgie, all from Vacaville. ...

Jason Gaha Ray

Jason Gaha Ray

Apr 15, 2023

 

Jason Gaha Ray, age 41, passed away after a short illness on April 15, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Ramirez and preceded in death by his father, Christopher Ray Sr.. Jason is the proud father of five sons, Jason, Favio, Alton, Pride and Levi. Jason is survived by five sisters, Lisa Ray, Robyn Hoel, Rose Want,...

Timothy Ryan Walsh

Timothy Ryan Walsh

Mar 28, 2023

 

Timothy Ryan Walsh, born November 29, 1948 to Cleo and Edward Walsh in Ukiah, California passed away on March 28, 2023 in Ukiah, with his son Robert, by his side. 

Tim grew up in Ukiah, surrounded by a big family, he grew up hunting, fishing, and spending a lot of time in the mountains from Ukiah to Navarro Ridge...

Lark David (LD) Anderson

Lark David (LD) Anderson

Mar 18, 2023

 

Lark David (LD) Anderson (1928-2023)

Lark David (LD) Anderson passed peacefully on March 18, 2023.  He was almost 95 years old.  LD was born in Oklahoma on June 10, 1928 to Tressie and Jessie Anderson.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ray, Carl and Kenneth Anderson, his beloved wife Mary and his cherished son Donald...

Dalene Rachael Nickelson

Dalene Rachael Nickelson

Mar 14, 2023

 

Dalene Nickelson passed away on Tuesday, March 14th, surrounded by family and loved ones in her Ukiah home. She was 69 years old.

Dalene was born in Santa Rosa and spent her childhood in Sonoma County and Hawaii before graduating from Rancho Cotati High School in Rohnert Park in 1972. She moved to Ukiah in 1977 and was...

Norma Jeanne Gibson

Norma Jeanne Gibson

Mar 12, 2023

Norma Jeanne (Johnstone) Gibson passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023 at St. Helena hospital after beating cancer but suffering from the insurmountable damage the treatments ultimately had on her heart.  

Norma was born on March 13, 1945, in Ukiah where she happily spent most of her life.  Her parents Robert and Dorothy Johnstone both worked for the Mendocino State...

Robert Albert Garzini

Robert Albert Garzini

Mar 10, 2023

~In Loving Memory of Robert Albert Garzini~With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved dad, Robert Albert Garzini, has passed away. He was surrounded by his children when his big heart gave its all to the very last beat. Bob was born in Ukiah, CA on June 4, 1955 to his folks, Albert "Babe" & Louise Garzini. Bob attended St....

Raymond Michael Denny

Raymond Michael Denny

Mar 8, 2023

On March 8, 2023, Raymond Michael Denny passed away peacefully. Raymond was born July 12, 1947. He was 75 years old. He is preceeded in death by his father, Raymond Otho Denny, mother Sophia Denny, and brother George Denny. He is survived by his step children, Clint Andregg and wife Vanessa, and Dannette Cruz and husband Stephen. His grandchildren, Rodney...

Ruth Louise Harris

Ruth Louise Harris

Mar 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, Ruth Louise Harris passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in Redding, California.  She died the day before her husband’s birthday as he died the day before her birthday in 2015.  Perhaps to let us know she was reuniting with him again and they would be dancing together once more. 

Louise was born on September...

Gertrude Belle Hicks

Gertrude Belle Hicks

Mar 5, 2023

 

Time to say goodbye to Belle Hicks (Gertrude Belle Hicks, October 30, 1927 - March 5, 2023).  We are holding a remembrance gathering on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Star's Restaurant, 115 S. Orchard Avenue, Ukiah from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.  Please join us with your memories and share your stories of Belle as we honor her life and wish her...

Ricky Dale Crowder

Ricky Dale Crowder

Mar 4, 2023

 

Ricky Dale Crowder, 77, of Ukiah passed away March 4th unexpectedly.

 

He graduated from Analy High School in 1963. He served in the Army April 1966-April 1969 as a microwave radio repairman. He was stationed in Korea for a year.

 

He worked for PT&T & Pacific Bell in Mendocino & Humboldt Counties as a splicer, Supervisor and...

David Earl Donnell

David Earl Donnell

Feb 27, 2023

On Monday, February 27, 2023, at 10 pm, David Earl Donnell peacefully passed away to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born on March 6, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, at a young age, David moved to and grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Following graduation from Banning High School in Orange, Ca, he attended and graduated from Western...

Esther Lockhart

Esther Lockhart

Feb 25, 2023

 

Esther Mary Feliz Lockhart, devoted mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, and auntie, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on February 25, 2023. Esther was born on July 23rd in 1925 in Hopland to Mother Mandy Knight and Father, Necho Feliz. A member of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Esther grew up on the reservation with her nine brothers and...

Gracia Pena De Delgado

Gracia Pena De Delgado

Feb 19, 2023

Gracia Peña De Delgado, 87, of Ukiah, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 with her loved ones by her side. Gracia was born March 3, 1935 in Atacheo, Michoacan to Francisco Peña and Loreto Magaña.

She was a devout Catholic and she enjoyed shopping, especially at Macy’s. She had a passion for cooking the best authentic Mexican dishes such as...

Kay Louise Beeson

Kay Louise Beeson

Feb 18, 2023

Kay Louise (Bartolomei) Beeson was born to Getta (McClellan) and Julio Bartolomei on November 17, 1937, in Martinez, CA and peacefully passed into glory on February 18, 2023 in Ukiah, CA.

 

Kay grew up in Martinez between her home in town and the family’s ranch in Franklin Canyon.  As a young adult she was a secretary.  After marriage, she...