Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Nov 2, 2023

Oct 26, 2023

John Heron, beloved husband of Paula Burns-Heron, for over 30 years, peacefully passed away at his home in Redwood Valley, CA on October 26, 2023. He was born to Douglas and Barbara Heron on February 7, 1944 in Petaluma, CA.

He was raised and attended schools in Petaluma, CA. In his last year of high school he moved with...

Oct 23, 2023

Phillip Jeffrey Duncan, 71, of Ukiah, California, passed away unexpectedly, on October 23, 2023. Phillip was born to Ambrose and Grace Duncan on December 22, 1951, in Ukiah, California. He was a great & proud Father/Grandfather. He was a super hardworking, kind, loving, hilariously funny, caring, giving, helpful, multitalented, handy man who could fix just about anything, He had an...

Oct 22, 2023

Ray Jarvis Bartolomei passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1934, in Ukiah, to parents Rena and Settimo Pete Bartolomei and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Norma. He grew up on the family ranch in Talmage with his two older sisters and many cousins working, riding horses and hunting. He married his highschool...

Oct 22, 2023

  Judy Lynn Shawk, born September 21, 1947 in Willits, California to Verle and Majorie Harrah, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023 in Ukiah, California. 

 Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married her beloved husband Doug Shawk 56 years ago and together they raised two sons, Derek and Quintin. Judy was a dedicated employee of...