Obituaries

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...

Sep 10, 2024

Lynn Hedrick, born on March 20, 1953, in Lawrence, KS, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024, at the age of 71. Lynn lived a life marked by love, kindness, and dedication to her family, friends, and many animals—especially cats. Known for her gentle spirit and giving heart, she was a compassionate soul who never hesitated to...

Sep 7, 2024

 Jane Hardie Leonard passed away unexpectedly at home on September 6, 2024. Janie was born September 27, 1956 in Ukiah, CA. She lived in Ukiah most of her life except for a few years away at college and in Santa Rosa, but she always considered Ukiah her home. Her family settled in Ukiah in the late 1890’s, and she lived...

Sep 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marlene Ruiz June 18, 1976 – September 5, 2024 Our beloved daughter and sister, Marlene Ruiz, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 5, 2024. Born and raised in Ukiah, California, on June 18, 1976, Marlene touched the lives of everyone she met with her bright spirit and boundless love. Marlene is survived by...

Sep 3, 2024

Ingemar Gary Nelson Age 64, passed away suddenly the morning of September 3rd 2024.Born in San Francisco California. Ingemar is the son of Richard and Rosetta Nelson and the grandson of Birdie Marable. He is The eldest brother of Richard, Marcus and Lisa Nelson. 

Ingemar graduated from Thornton High School in south San Francisco and went to work at Mendocino Transit...

Sep 3, 2024

Born May 28, 1963 in Grants, New Mexico to Ted and Martha Peterson. The family moved to Ukiah shortly after his birth. 

Ted was a jack of all trades, taking apart all household items starting at a very young age. He worked for Martin’s Electric and Fetzer’s for most of his career. He passed away on September 3, 2024.

He is survived...

Sep 2, 2024

Francis Marie Byers passed away on September 2, 2024, due to complications of abdominal cancer. She was 80 years old.

Francis, also known as Judy for her entire life, was born on June 20, 1944, in Newport, Oregon to Patricia and George Moody.

She met Ronald Byers, Jr. as a teenager and they moved to Mendocino County to start their lives together....

Sep 1, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of Ruben Acosta Balderama, a beloved brother, husband, father, respected farm laborer, and ranch foreman, on August 29, 2024, at the age of 91. We mourn our loss but celebrate his life.

Ruben was born on March 14, 1933, in Fresno, California, to Samuel Salinas Balderama and Tillie Acosta Balderama,...