Obituaries

Debra Jean Swayze

Debra Jean Swayze

May 11, 2024

Our beloved Mother Debbie (Debra) Swayze passed away peacefully in her home on May 11, 2024 at the age of 63. Born in Astoria, OR. on April 5, 1961 to Jimmy and Pat Stephens (Swayze). She was a long time resident of Ukiah who graduated from Ukiah High School.The oldest of three, she was adventurous, free spirited and lived her...

Jennifer Dawn Tollini Berg

Jennifer Dawn Tollini Berg

May 8, 2024

Jennifer Dawn Tollini Berg, born February 1, 1964, in Ukiah, California, left this earth on May 8 at the age of 60, after over a four year battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer that metastasized into her brain, lungs, and chest.  Because she knew what was coming, she wrote the following obituary.

 I was born to Henry “Hank” Tollini and Genevieve...

Benjamin Garcia Diaz

Benjamin Garcia Diaz

May 6, 2024

Benjamin Garcia Diaz peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024surrounded by his family and friends. Benjamin was born November 17, 1945, in a town called San Juanico in Michoacan Mexico. He served in the Mexican Military for 5 years in Cotija Michoacan. Benjamin married the love of his life Fidelina Garcia on February 4, 1968, Benjamin most proud accomplishment was...

Marlene Edythe Turri

Marlene Edythe Turri

May 5, 2024

Edythe “Marlene” Turri, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully with her daughter and grandson by her side, on May 5, 2024, at the age of 88.

Marlene has now joined her life partner - Darrell Billups, who passed away only 12 days before her. They resided in Redwood Valley California.

She was born September 12, 1935, in long Beach, California....

Max Peter Schlienger

Max Peter Schlienger

May 4, 2024

Max Peter Schlienger passed from this earth on May 4, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in McKees Rocks Pennsylvania on April 12, 1928 to Swiss immigrants Max A. and Luggi M. Schlienger. His siblings were sisters Ruthie and Helen. He joined the Navy as soon as he was of legal age, and served at the end...

Frances Neufeld

Frances Neufeld

May 2, 2024

It is with sadness that the family of Fran (Clark) Neufeld announce her peaceful passing on May 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Fran spent her last days in peace at the Humboldt Hospice House in Eureka (California), which was bittersweet, as she was a loyal volunteer for over 20 years with Hospice in Ukiah. She was with her...

Verna Louise Jacobs

Verna Louise Jacobs

Apr 30, 2024

Verna Louise Jacobs, born May 13, 1945 passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Verna is survived by her loving husband Ray Jacobs of Ukiah, sister Sandra Siebert of Santa Rosa, brother Terry Bach of Ukiah, sister-in-law Joyce Jacobs and numerous nieces and nephews.

Verna was a 37 year employee with the County of Mendocino as an Administrative Assistant in the...

Pedro López Ortiz

Pedro López Ortiz

Apr 26, 2024



Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, loving husband, and a loyal parishioner of St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church was called to be with our Heavenly Father. In the early morning of Friday, April 26, 2024, accompanied by his loving family.

 

Pedro was the eldest son of seven children born to Antonio López Hurtado and Francisca Ortiz Soriano de López....

Joel F Corippo

Joel F Corippo

Apr 21, 2024

Joel Francis Corippo, beloved son, brother, father and grandfather passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on April 21, 2024 at the age of 64.  

Joel was a lifelong resident of Ukiah.  He was raised in the Catholic Church and attended St Mary’s School and Ukiah High.  He was a gifted golfer throughout his life, beginning with the Ukiah High Golf...

Darrell Sinclair Billups

Darrell Sinclair Billups

Apr 21, 2024

Rest in peace our beloved Speedway Racer, Darrell Sinclair Billups. 

Darrell passed away peacefully, at the age of 89 years old, on the evening of Sunday April 21st at his home in Redwood Valley California. At his time of death, he was accompanied by his grandson, John Rodriguez, his life partner, Edythe ‘Marlene’ Turri and their two fur babies, Rocky &...

Marjorie Victoria Davis

Marjorie Victoria Davis

Apr 17, 2024

Marjorie Victoria Davis, a beloved mother wife and book store manager at San Jose State, passed away on April 17,2024, in Ukiah, California. She was born on June 18, 1928, in Bayport, Minnesota. Marjorie will always be remembered for her unwavering love for family and travel with her late husband Ruea to her late daughter's home in Maui as well...

Kenny Eaton

Kenny Eaton

Apr 7, 2024

Kenny Eaton, a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Ukiah, California. He was born on November 25, 1962, in Lodi, California. Kenny was known for his passion for sports throughout his life.Having graduated from high school, Kenny went on to serve with honor in the National Guard after completing his...

Mary J. Elliott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....