Obituaries

Mar 18, 2023

 

Lark David (LD) Anderson (1928-2023)

Lark David (LD) Anderson passed peacefully on March 18, 2023.  He was almost 95 years old.  LD was born in Oklahoma on June 10, 1928 to Tressie and Jessie Anderson.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ray, Carl and Kenneth Anderson, his beloved wife Mary and his cherished son Donald...

Mar 14, 2023

 

Dalene Nickelson passed away on Tuesday, March 14th, surrounded by family and loved ones in her Ukiah home. She was 69 years old.

Dalene was born in Santa Rosa and spent her childhood in Sonoma County and Hawaii before graduating from Rancho Cotati High School in Rohnert Park in 1972. She moved to Ukiah in 1977 and was...

Mar 12, 2023

Norma Jeanne (Johnstone) Gibson passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023 at St. Helena hospital after beating cancer but suffering from the insurmountable damage the treatments ultimately had on her heart.  

Norma was born on March 13, 1945, in Ukiah where she happily spent most of her life.  Her parents Robert and Dorothy Johnstone both worked for the Mendocino State...

Mar 10, 2023

~In Loving Memory of Robert Albert Garzini~With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved dad, Robert Albert Garzini, has passed away. He was surrounded by his children when his big heart gave its all to the very last beat. Bob was born in Ukiah, CA on June 4, 1955 to his folks, Albert "Babe" & Louise Garzini. Bob attended St....

Mar 8, 2023

On March 8, 2023, Raymond Michael Denny passed away peacefully. Raymond was born July 12, 1947. He was 75 years old. He is preceeded in death by his father, Raymond Otho Denny, mother Sophia Denny, and brother George Denny. He is survived by his step children, Clint Andregg and wife Vanessa, and Dannette Cruz and husband Stephen. His grandchildren, Rodney...

Mar 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, Ruth Louise Harris passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in Redding, California.  She died the day before her husband’s birthday as he died the day before her birthday in 2015.  Perhaps to let us know she was reuniting with him again and they would be dancing together once more. 

Louise was born on September...

Mar 5, 2023

 

Time to say goodbye to Belle Hicks (Gertrude Belle Hicks, October 30, 1927 - March 5, 2023).  We are holding a remembrance gathering on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Star's Restaurant, 115 S. Orchard Avenue, Ukiah from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.  Please join us with your memories and share your stories of Belle as we honor her life and wish her...

Mar 4, 2023

 

Ricky Dale Crowder, 77, of Ukiah passed away March 4th unexpectedly.

 

He graduated from Analy High School in 1963. He served in the Army April 1966-April 1969 as a microwave radio repairman. He was stationed in Korea for a year.

 

He worked for PT&T & Pacific Bell in Mendocino & Humboldt Counties as a splicer, Supervisor and...

Feb 27, 2023

On Monday, February 27, 2023, at 10 pm, David Earl Donnell peacefully passed away to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born on March 6, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, at a young age, David moved to and grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Following graduation from Banning High School in Orange, Ca, he attended and graduated from Western...

Feb 25, 2023

 

Esther Mary Feliz Lockhart, devoted mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, and auntie, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on February 25, 2023. Esther was born on July 23rd in 1925 in Hopland to Mother Mandy Knight and Father, Necho Feliz. A member of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Esther grew up on the reservation with her nine brothers and...

Feb 19, 2023

Gracia Peña De Delgado, 87, of Ukiah, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 with her loved ones by her side. Gracia was born March 3, 1935 in Atacheo, Michoacan to Francisco Peña and Loreto Magaña.

She was a devout Catholic and she enjoyed shopping, especially at Macy’s. She had a passion for cooking the best authentic Mexican dishes such as...

Feb 18, 2023

Kay Louise (Bartolomei) Beeson was born to Getta (McClellan) and Julio Bartolomei on November 17, 1937, in Martinez, CA and peacefully passed into glory on February 18, 2023 in Ukiah, CA.

 

Kay grew up in Martinez between her home in town and the family’s ranch in Franklin Canyon.  As a young adult she was a secretary.  After marriage, she...

Feb 15, 2023

 

Rachel Julie Grant June 9, 1945 – February 15, 2023. Rachel “Girly” Grant passed away on February 15, 2023 as she was surrounded by her family. Girly was born in Corning California. Girly as was a Member of the Dry Creek Rancheria and lived most of her life in Sonoma and Mendocino County. She is proceeded in death by...

Feb 13, 2023

Rene Charles “Chuck” Thornhill, 74, of Redwood Valley, California, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2023 with his loved ones by his side.  

Chuck was born on April 14th, 1948, in Chars, France.   He spent his first 10 years in France and then was adopted by cousins Alice and Felix Thornhill, along with his brother Lucien.  They were brought...

Feb 12, 2023

Juana Estela Rojas was born May 16,1938 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico and came to the United States in 1957, becoming a naturalized citizen. She was a resident of Ukiah since 1976. She went to her rest February 12, 2023 in her home in Ukiah.

Estela was known for her cheerful personality and her many skills. Over the years she was...

Feb 12, 2023

Elizabeth Laura (Pribbernow) Crosetti passed away on  Feb 12, 2023. Elizabeth’s  childhood was spent in Whitetail, Montana, a small town located at the end of the rail line near the Canadian border.  Her father supported the family of five as the depot agent and telegrapher.  Of keen intellect and imagination, among Elizabeth’s youthful dreams was that of becoming a Canadian...

Feb 4, 2023

Charlotte Gail Silva Alvarado, of Hopland, passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at the age of 68.  Charlotte was born on May 17th, 1954, and was raised in Ukiah and Hopland, CA.

On February 22, 1984, she married Jorge Alvarado Sr, of El Colesio Michoacan, Mexico, and raised four children together. Charlotte served the local tribal communities for...

Feb 3, 2023

Javier Pineda – Aguirre was born October 17, 1955 in San Vicente, Nayarit Mexico. He came to the United States when he was only 16 years old in search for a better life. He worked in agriculture and found a love for culinary arts. He found his soulmate Barbara Pineda who loved him deeply until his very last breath and...

Feb 2, 2023

Elizabeth Jean Reichmuth-Cristiani    Born 05/21/1930, transitioned: 02/02/2023

(I have chosen to dictate my own obituary for I think I am the one that knows the most about me.  I have also chosen humor, I believe it is a healer for sadness and bumps and bruises we all experience at some point in our journey through Life. So, kickback, relax and...

Jan 24, 2023