Obituaries

Gerald Byron Painter Jr.

Gerald Byron Painter Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Gerald Byron Painter, Jr. was born on April 18, 1958 in Hollywood, California. With his loving wife by his side, he passed away at his Redwood Valley home on July 6, 2024 after a battle with vascular dementia. Gerry moved to Mendocino County as a baby. He grew up, attended school, and spent his entire life in the Ukiah area....

Angeline Campbell / David Freeman Jr.

Angeline Campbell / David Freeman Jr.

Jul 5, 2024

Angeline “An” Campbell, was a proud tribal member of Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians,daughter of Hiram Campbell and Betty Jean Treppa, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2024.Angeline is survived by her daughters Krissy Ortiz and Lisa Knight and grandchildren, Branden Lucas, Lanaya Whipple, Tommy Ortiz, Benny Ortiz, Lahaya Ortiz, Lisa Ortiz and her beautiful great granddaughter, Adalee Lucas....

Evelyn Kay Esquivel

Evelyn Kay Esquivel

Jul 3, 2024

Born March 8, 2018 in Martinez, California, Evelyn passed away on July 3, 2024 at her home in Ukiah with her parents and sister by her side. Evelyn survived a traumatic brain injury at birth and overcame many health issues throughout her short life. Her strength from day one filled us with pride and made everyone believe in miracles.

She attended...

Arthur Murguia

Arthur Murguia

Jul 2, 2024

Arthur Andrew Murguia was born on May 6th, 1970 in Berkeley, CA. Arthur unexpectedly passed away on July 2nd, 2024 in the comfort of his home in Kelseyville, CA. Arthur is preceded in death by his Father Paul Murguia Jr., Mother Shirley Ann Wilkinson, Sister’s Delores Murguia, Tina Murguia and brother Steven Murguia. He is survived by his Sister Deborah...

Linda J. Holmes

Linda J. Holmes

Jun 29, 2024

With family at her side, Linda Holmes, a native of Ukiah passed away on June 29, 2024 in Santa Rosa, CA. Linda was born December 9, 1943 to William and Mary Davis. Linda spent nearly her entire life in Ukiah, attending the Albertinum school and graduating from Ukiah High School in 1961. Linda met James Holmes while they were at...

Bill Hoover

Bill Hoover

Jun 20, 2024

Bill was born in Ukiah on November 3, 1947. He graduated from Ukiah High in 1965. Bill joined the United States Marine Corps in March of 1966 and served in Vietnam for 3 years. After returning to Ukiah, he worked in construction until he retired. 

Bill loved the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers. He liked to tell the story of...

Francine Winifred Bearden

Francine Winifred Bearden

Jun 9, 2024

Francine Winifred Dunn was born on October 29, 1929 to Francis Dunn Jr. and Antoinette Nunes Dunn in Oakland, CA. She liked to tell anyone who asked her birth date that she was born on the day the stock market crashed, the start of the Great Depression. She was also proud being a fourth generation Californian. During her growing up...

James Morehead

James Morehead

Jun 4, 2024

In loving memory of James Lee Moorehead who departed from this world on June 4th 2024. His life was a beautiful symphony of love and legacy. He lived everyday with an unwavering devotion to his beloved wife, family, friends, and community, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and devotion. Jim's impact on those around him was profound and everlasting....

Mary Ellen Jackson

Mary Ellen Jackson

May 26, 2024

Mary Ellen Jackson went to meet our Heavenly Father on May 26, 2024.

She was born on February 13, 1945 in Joiner, Arkansas. Throughout her 79 years, Mary was known and cherished as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Mary is survived by her husband of 61 years, Howard Jackson, as well as their son John Jackson, their...

Heather Lindsteadt

Heather Lindsteadt

May 25, 2024

Heather Lindsteadt passed away, surrounded by family, on May 25, 2024.  She was finally at peace after a 3-year battle with cancer.  She was born June 17, 1974.  Heather lived in Mendocino County since she was 12, coming from Northern Minnesota where the family lived for 8 years on a lake.  She loved her memories of swimming in the lake...

Edward Augustino Graziano

Edward Augustino Graziano

May 23, 2024

Calpellas finest, Edward Augustino Graziano sadly passed away in his home after battling cancer on May 23rd 2024, at the age of 83. Eddie (Edward) was born and raised in Calpella, by his parents Clara and Edward (Hugo) Graziano. Dating back to 1912, when his grandparents Vincenzo and Angelina moved from Genoa, Italy. Eddie became part of a legacy that...

Eugene Kolblick

Eugene Kolblick

May 22, 2024

Eugene Koblick of Ukiah passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 with his family by his side. Born February 15, 1937 in New Jersey, Gene was an engineer/photographer for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company. He sat on the California State Fishery Commission and owned several restaurants in Northern California. He was the reason why Happy Rides Inc. was founded, providing...

Debra Jean Swayze

Debra Jean Swayze

May 11, 2024

Our beloved Mother Debbie (Debra) Swayze passed away peacefully in her home on May 11, 2024 at the age of 63. Born in Astoria, OR. on April 5, 1961 to Jimmy and Pat Stephens (Swayze). She was a long time resident of Ukiah who graduated from Ukiah High School.The oldest of three, she was adventurous, free spirited and lived her...

Jennifer Dawn Tollini Berg

Jennifer Dawn Tollini Berg

May 8, 2024

Jennifer Dawn Tollini Berg, born February 1, 1964, in Ukiah, California, left this earth on May 8 at the age of 60, after over a four year battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer that metastasized into her brain, lungs, and chest.  Because she knew what was coming, she wrote the following obituary.

 I was born to Henry “Hank” Tollini and Genevieve...

Benjamin Garcia Diaz

Benjamin Garcia Diaz

May 6, 2024

Benjamin Garcia Diaz peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024surrounded by his family and friends. Benjamin was born November 17, 1945, in a town called San Juanico in Michoacan Mexico. He served in the Mexican Military for 5 years in Cotija Michoacan. Benjamin married the love of his life Fidelina Garcia on February 4, 1968, Benjamin most proud accomplishment was...

Marlene Edythe Turri

Marlene Edythe Turri

May 5, 2024

Edythe “Marlene” Turri, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully with her daughter and grandson by her side, on May 5, 2024, at the age of 88.

Marlene has now joined her life partner - Darrell Billups, who passed away only 12 days before her. They resided in Redwood Valley California.

She was born September 12, 1935, in long Beach, California....

Max Peter Schlienger

Max Peter Schlienger

May 4, 2024

Max Peter Schlienger passed from this earth on May 4, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in McKees Rocks Pennsylvania on April 12, 1928 to Swiss immigrants Max A. and Luggi M. Schlienger. His siblings were sisters Ruthie and Helen. He joined the Navy as soon as he was of legal age, and served at the end...

Frances Neufeld

Frances Neufeld

May 2, 2024

It is with sadness that the family of Fran (Clark) Neufeld announce her peaceful passing on May 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Fran spent her last days in peace at the Humboldt Hospice House in Eureka (California), which was bittersweet, as she was a loyal volunteer for over 20 years with Hospice in Ukiah. She was with her...

Verna Louise Jacobs

Verna Louise Jacobs

Apr 30, 2024

Verna Louise Jacobs, born May 13, 1945 passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Verna is survived by her loving husband Ray Jacobs of Ukiah, sister Sandra Siebert of Santa Rosa, brother Terry Bach of Ukiah, sister-in-law Joyce Jacobs and numerous nieces and nephews.

Verna was a 37 year employee with the County of Mendocino as an Administrative Assistant in the...

Pedro López Ortiz

Pedro López Ortiz

Apr 26, 2024



Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, loving husband, and a loyal parishioner of St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church was called to be with our Heavenly Father. In the early morning of Friday, April 26, 2024, accompanied by his loving family.

 

Pedro was the eldest son of seven children born to Antonio López Hurtado and Francisca Ortiz Soriano de López....

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