Donna Jean Page, 73, of Crescent City, passed away Aug. 25, 2011.

She was born on Dec. 2, 1937, in Los Angeles, to Earl Thomas Canning and Virginia Adeline (Wisel) Canning.

Donna moved to Crescent City in 1977 and was co-owner of Northcrest Feed and Hardware for five years. She spent most of her life working as a bookkeeper. Donna was a  devoted member of the VFW Auxiliary.

Born September 16, 1920, in Herrin, Ill., went to heaven August 16,  2011. Preceded  in death by loving husband of 30 years, Bob Calhoun, and youngest son, George Pengilley. Precious mother to Dick, Bob and Patty Pengilley. Adored grandmother to 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services to be held September 17, 2011, at 2  p.m., at the Rosamond, Calif., VFW, on 20th Street. Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary, Mojave, Calif., 661-824-2328, www.simpletribute.com.

— Submitted by Stickel Mortuary

Daniel Amarante, 70, passed away on August 17, 2011, in Crescent City. He was born on September 10, 1940, in Terceira, Azores. Daniel was a three-year resident of Del Norte County having moved here from Hemet, Calif. Prior to his retirement, Daniel built dairies for over 35 years. He loved the outdoors, fishing on the Smith River and his grandchildren.

Shirley Marion Sanders, 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, went to be with her lord and savior on August 19, 2011.

Shirley, known as “lady bug” to her friends and family, was born in Crescent City, the youngest of five siblings

She frequently entertained her friends and family with her jolly personality.

James Warren Sharp, born on November 10, 1940, to Charles and Jessie Sharp in Merced, Calif.,  passed away on August 11, 2011, in Crescent City. He was the oldest of four children. The family moved to Crescent City in 1955, where Jim finished school in 1957. He worked at Nor Cal Plywood, Simonson Lumber and Carl’s Upholstery.

He bought the upholstery shop in March 1968 and enjoyed working and meeting new friends every year.

Jim loved to hunt and planned trips with anyone who could go with him. He joined Del Norte Rod and Gun Club in 1969, really enjoyed shooting trap and challenging anyone to shoot continental doubles. Jim was past President and Zone Chairman of the Lions Club, a 37-year member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #1689 and Past President of the Redwood Empire Modeler Association. Jim loved to fly and show off his model planes to everyone.

Robert "Bob" Murray, 85, passed away August 14, 2011.

Born June 7, 1926, in Santa Clara, Calif., Bob was a long-time resident of Crescent City, drawn here by the beautiful views and great fishing.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Marcus Island during World War II and then worked as an electrician with I.B.E.W. 332 until he retired with Frank’s Electric.

Albert Deines passed away  August 15, 2011, following a long and meaningful life. He was 92.

Albert was born May 3, 1919, in Fort Collins, Colo., the son of Adam and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Deines. Albert was raised in the Fort Collins area, but later moved to Flint, Mich., where he lived with his mother and sisters until he enlisted in the Army Air Corp, which would turn out to be his life career.