Karen Cradler Davis, aged 73, died on Friday, July 31st in her home in Portland, OR of Lewy Body dementia. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her three children. Karen lived in Hiouchi from 1993 to 2021 and was well-known in the Del Norte community. Karen was born in 1952 and grew up in La Habra,…
October 29, 2026
January 16, 1949 – October 2, 2026
A Life Colorfully Lived Roberta Jean Vann, lovingly known as Berta, was born on January 16, 1949, in Fresno, California, to Robert and Alma Vann. She passed away on October 2, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon, following a sudden illness, at the age of 77. Berta was a woman full of life, personality, and…
October 16, 2026
Mario de Solenni passed away on Sunday, October 4. The Rosary will be Monday, October 12, at 7 pm, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The funeral will be Tuesday, October 13, at 11 am, also at St. Joseph’s. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either of these charities that…
By Submitted by the Family ·October 7, 2026
Laraine Hopper passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on October 24, 1940, in Oakland, California, to Stanley Little and Bernice Stafford. Laraine was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Hopper. She is survived by her children: Elizabeth “Liz” Hopper, Terri Hopper, Mike…
September 17, 2026
“Mom was a Great Giver of Hugs”
Edith Dorene Hiscox, a devoted mother, community leader, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Corvallis, Oregon at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 19, 1931, at Seaside Hospital in Crescent City, California, Dorene was the cherished daughter of…
September 3, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Cole Cross on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Cole was a proud member of the Pit River tribe. Cole was Born on August 7, 1961, in Redding, California to Jim and Marina Cross. Coles parents separated and divorced in 1968. Summer of 1969 Cole,…
July 23, 2026
Sep 14, 1965 — Jun 29, 2026
James Edward Pratt (60) of Los Gatos, California, passed away on Monday June 29, 2026, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon James Edward Pratt, "Papa Ed," was one of the funniest people you could ever meet. He had a remarkable gift for turning almost any situation into laughter. If…
July 16, 2026
1942–2026
Lyndel (Butch) Conley was born in Dunsmuir, CA 12/26/1942 to Wanda and Melvin Conley. He was affectionately known as Butchie, BC, and Butchie Baby ( everyone remembers Dot Gargaetas). He graduated Dunsmuir High in 1960 and OIT in 1964 with his Laboratory Technician degree. He went to work right away…
July 9, 2026
Vivian Jean Carter, resident of Klamath, California, passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 80. Vivian was born on July 16, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William and Helen McDonald. She was the eldest of six siblings: Judy Kapolcyzinski, Billy McDonald, Danny McDonald, Donny McDonald, and…
September 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverly Jean Schenandoah, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend, who departed this life on August 27, 2025, at the age of 78. Beverly was the proud and loving mother of four children,…
September 15, 2025
Sheryl Marie Chambers, age 77, passed away on August 14th, 2025. She was born on May 6th, 1948, in Baker, Oregon. She was the beloved daughter of Audrey & Richard Meixner. Sheryl loved her children more than anything in life & set a great example to them by being a strong woman with good morals. She…
September 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marissa Lynn Carolann Tegtman-Ford, age 23, and her unborn son, Luca James Tegtman, 24 weeks, who passed away on July 23, 2025. Marissa was born on July 28, 2001, to Matthew Ford and Victoria Walker. She graduated from Del Norte High School…
August 4, 2025
Barbara Lee Hall was born on March 21, 1934, in Watsonville, California, and passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California. Barbara was the youngest daughter of Joseph William Hall and Ida Lucile Hall, and the beloved sister of Billie Jo Hall. In 1945, the family moved to Smith…
August 4, 2025
On July 10th, 2025 Shawn Michael Nomura, 42, of Klamath, California took his sons and their wives up Klamath River for a boat ride. Shawn jumped in for a swim and began to struggle. He was later found on July 13th. Shawn’s vibrant spirit, kind heart, and immense creativity touched the lives of all…
August 4, 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held for Sharon Bravo at 2 pm on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Howonquet Hall in Smith River. She was born April 19, 1941 and passed on June 11, 2025. Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
August 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Walter Everette Messal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who went to be with Jesus on July 7, 2025, in Crescent City, California. Born on May 26, 1931, in Chehalis Washington. Walter was the youngest of ten children born to Herman and…
July 29, 2025
Clyde Eller, the “Mayor of Fort Dick,” passed away peacefully the morning of July 8, 2025, at his home in Sacramento CA after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Clyde was born on September 6, 1935, in Eureka, CA and spent his childhood years in Fieldbrook, CA where he met his…
July 22, 2025
Redwood Memorial Chapel will be taking care of arrangements. Services will be held at a later date.
July 1, 2025
David Louis Prince, son of Louis and Kathleen (Grant) Prince, grandson of Harry and Rose Prince, and W.E. and Susan (Fruit) Grant, was born August 24, 1935. An age-mate of Guy Nanamkin, Donna and Dorlin Palmer, Eileen Friedlander, Eunice Anthony, and Billy and Sonny Ives. As an only child, he spent…
June 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Trina Faiello, who died on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Trina was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. She leaves behind an enduring legacy of kindness, generosity, and love. From a…
June 4, 2025
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