• Richard Dale Thomsen, 87, died June 12, 2012, in Crescent City. He was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Eureka, and was a 12 year resident of Del Norte County.

Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City.

David Robertson Chapman, 77, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2012, with his dog Keesha and companion Dolores Earl by his side. Prior to his passing, each of David’s children were able to spend quality time with him.

David was born on October 2, 1934, in Dayton, Ky., the second child born to Fred and Martha Chapman. As a young man, David joined the military, first serving in the U.S. Army, and then the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country for over 20 years.

David married Betty Jean Fague and they had four children: Michael, Scott, Richard and Tracy.

• Theologue Ted Fotis Hatzimanolis, 96, died June 11, 2012, in Crescent City. He was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Metyline, Greece, and was a 60-year resident of Del Norte County.

Private services will be held.  Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.

It must surely be true, that Dang Bunpan Christenson is at last at peace and without pain, perched on lofty clouds, a ring-side seat previously arranged, just for her. She is looking down upon a spectacular view of her Lord’s spacious creation of waters. That was something she loved to see, and did so as much as she could.

In one’s  mind’s-eye  could be visualized, her flight from earth, when she took up the hand of her Creator and moved beyond we mortal beings, fleeing to a much better place. Perhaps its pathway was lined with butterflies of all color and styles, fluttering their gossamer wings. Could it be perhaps that birds flew to the tallest of trees and watched the parade of joy, bowing their head in memory of an earth child that loved nature and held it in her heart...

Harold “Mike” Riley Reed, Jr., of Smith River, passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2012. Born in Hollywood, Calif., on January 3, 1940, to Barbara Neel Bell and Harold Riley Reed, Sr., he moved with his family to Crescent City at the age of 8.

As a boy Mike quickly took to the outdoors, learning to fish and hunt in a time of abundance on the North Coast, and he remained an avid outdoorsman his entire life.  In the 60’s and 70’s he worked as a Cat Skinner for both Simpson’s and Simonson’s, and was a woods boss for Arcata Redwood at one time. He also owned The Victory and commercially fished out of Crescent City Harbor for several years. He later guided on the Smith River for steelhead, salmon and trout.

In loving memory of Mildred M. Sargent, who passed away on May 28, 2012. Born to Lucille (Hammer) Prauss and Joseph Prauss on June 10, 1927 in Dickenson, N.D.

She is survived by her loving husband Fred Sargent of 64 years.  Son Gary Sargent (Mary), daughter Tanya Stewart (Tom), four grandchildren Jennifer, Fred, Wendy and Jeff,  five great-grandchildren. Sister Verla Borges, brother Melvin Hamner. Brothers Ed and George Prauss preceded her in death.

Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Neiuber, 92, of Montclair, Calif., loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away May 22, 2012, in Ontario, Calif. She was born March 22, 1920, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., to Edna Mae Hobart (Fuller) and Harry Hamilton Hobart. She graduated from Redgranite High School in 1939, and the Milwaukee School of Beauty Culture in 1941.

• Robert Lee Sanchez Jr., 17, of Crescent City, died June 2, 2012, nearing Brookings, Ore. He was born July 23, 1994.

Arrangements  by Redwood Memorial Chapel.

• Agustin “Augie” Alcaraz III,  28, died May 27, 2012, in Crescent City. He was born Dec. 12, 1983, in Altus, Okla., and was a 22-year resident of Del Norte County.

Funeral services will be June 9 at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 664 H St., Crescent City.  Interment will follow at the IOOF Memorial Cemetery in Crescent City. Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.

In loving memory of Agustin Alcaraz III born December 12, 1983, in Altus, Okla. He passed away May 27, of unknown causes at his home. Augie moved to Crescent City in 1990. He loved all sports, loved playing football and was a diehard Raiders fan. Augie also enjoyed politics, fishing, hunting, weightlifting, computers and making conversation with anyone who crossed his path. He loved his two dogs MakeVelli and Brenda and especially loved playing and spending time with his nephew William.