Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Pamela Louis Meek passed away on November 16th, 2024 in Willits she was 72 years old. Pamela was born on March 15th 1952 in Ukiah, CA. She was the second child of Robert and lsabel Meek. Pamela graduated from Ukiah High School in 1970 and from Mendocino College in 2002 with an Associate of Arts. She was a member of...

Nov 16, 2024

Priscilla Hunter, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, surrounded by her family and friends who sang her home. 

Priscilla was a well-known Tribal leader and environmental activist who was committed to preserving her Pomo cultural heritage for future generations. 

In 1957 her family was terminated from tribal recognition because of their eviction from the original Coyote Valley Rancheria in...

Nov 12, 2024

Barbara Morrison, a cherished wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Ukiah on November 12, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 8, 1947, in Seoul, Korea, Barbara dedicated her life to her family and church family.

Barbara was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, always involved in various ministries throughout the church.

Barbara and...

Nov 4, 2024

Joanne Fay (West) Peaslee passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 73, with her husband and children by her side.

 Joanne was born on April 23, 1951, to Ruth and Earl West of Susanville, CA. The West family moved to Ukiah when Joanne was a young, and she ended up graduating from Ukiah High School in 1969 and...

Nov 1, 2024

JoAnne Reynolds (Frassinello)

September 28, 1955 – November 1, 2024

With profound love and sorrow, we announce the passing of JoAnne Reynolds, who peacefully left this world on November 1, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. JoAnne was born on September 28, 1955, in Ukiah, California, to Joe and Norma Frassinello. She was a devoted daughter, loving mother, proud grandmother,...

Oct 25, 2024

Eddie Vedolla, Jr., a descendent of Guidiville and a member of the Yurok Tribe, passed away in Ukiah, CA on October 25, 2024 at age 49. 

Eddie was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Vedolla, father Eddie Patrick Vedolla, grandmother Benedicta “Ruth” Elliott-Vedolla, grandmother Rachel Louise Knight, grandfather Lawrence Victor Knight, and cousins Sophia Vedolla and Justice Vedolla. He is...

Oct 14, 2024

It is with sadness, but also great pride and gratitude that the Howard family announces the passing of our father, Don M. Howard. We are grateful to have had a father who was so highly regarded by his friends and family. We are proud of his legacy of hard work and honesty. He has left the best parts of him...

Oct 13, 2024

John M. Mayfield Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, accomplished businessman, and philanthropist, passed away at home in his sleep on October 13, 2024. Born in Nowata, Oklahoma, and later, moving with his family to start a sawmill on Orr Springs Road in Ukiah, John attended a one room grade school there and later graduated from Ukiah High School....

Oct 12, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Paula Gay Masterson on October 8th, 2024 in Petaluma California. She was born in Mendocino County on May 13th 1953. She lived her entire life in the area, spending 40 plus years working for the county of Mendocino. She did not have children of her own but deeply loved all...

Oct 5, 2024

Joyce Darlene Niesen March 6th, 1939 - October 5th, 2024. Survived by her Husband of 67 years, Rodney Niesen. Joyce Darlene Niesen, a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She passed away peacefully with her family on October 5th, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Covelo, California, she spent her later years in Ukiah, California nurturing her...

Oct 4, 2024

Susan Jane Holzhauser Boer was born in Ukiah on May 6, 1945 to James and LaVerna Holzhauser. Susan passed away on October 4, surrounded by family, only 10 months after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

Susan was extremely proud of her pioneer lineage. She was 4th generation Mendocino County from the Drewry, Jamison, Holzhauser and Burkhart families that had settled in...

Sep 29, 2024

On September 29, 2024, our beloved Grandma Diane Pauli ,86, left this earth peacefully -without pain or fear -to be with her Lord and Savior. Diane was born in Seattle, WA on May 27, 1938 to Olaf A. Jangaard and Emelia H. Pierog She was the oldest of 3 children and grew up in Seattle and later the North Park...

Sep 29, 2024

On September 29, 2024, Jerry Moore, 88, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior. Jerry lived in Ukiah and is survived by his loving wife Lucy. He is also survived by his three children Julie Mason (Tom), Gary Moore (Sheri) and Mark Moore. Also grandchildren Heather Mayer (Eric) and Jennifer Moylan (Scott), his great-grandchildren Taylor Dionne (Mike)...

Sep 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Darlene Aloysa Campbell-Anderson

July 13, 1975 – September 29, 2024

Darlene Aloysa Campbell-Anderson, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 29, 2024, in San Francisco, CA, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 13, 1975, in the serene town of Ukiah, CA, and lived a life filled with love, compassion,...

Sep 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roberto Ayon Jr. 48, of Ukiah CA. on Thursday, September 26th, 2024. 

Born on November 9th, 1975 to Roberto Ayon Sr and Maria Ayon, Roberto grew up in Hopland, CA among the beautiful vineyards and old oak trees. He attended Hopland Elementary, St. Mary's school and South Valley. 

As an adult he moved to...

Sep 23, 2024

Our dad Chris Johnson passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Terry, his two sons John & Steven, and his two grandchildren Clayton & Natalie. He had been a resident of Mendocino County for 50 years settling here during the 70’s after graduating College and serving the U.S. Airforce in...

Sep 17, 2024

On September 17, 2024, Jason Cox passed away after a courageous battle in the hospital. 

 Jason was born on July 14, 1975, and grew up in Riverside and Gasquet, California. During a challenging childhood, Jason relied on his beloved grandparents George and Kay Otto, Aunt Sharon and Uncle Dan Alexander, as well as Al and Sheila Leverett, to help guide and...

Sep 16, 2024

Ina Dale Ford passed into rest on Monday September 16th, 2024 after a long, hard fight with pancreatic cancer. She was 77 years old.

 Ina was born in Fort Bragg, California on the 10th of December 1946 to Eugene Thomas and Lydia Sophia Hash (Stolpe). She spent her youth at their home in Petaluma, where she learned to ride and care...

Sep 13, 2024

At 16, Larry enlisted and served six years in the U.S. Army. He was a Veteran of WWII, including the occupations of Japan and Germany.

Following his military service, Larry embarked on a distinguished 32-year career in the Azusa and Ukiah Police Departments. His dedication and hard work were recognized when he graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy.

Larry’s greatest achievements...