Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

 

Miles Standish Oswald Sr. & Jr. Miles Sr.: 1953 - 2023 Miles Jr.: 1990 - 2023 Ukiah  

Joint Obituary for Miles Standish Oswald Sr. and Miles Standish Oswald Jr. Both Miles Standish Oswald, Sr. and Miles Standish Oswald, Jr. passed away this year. Miles Sr. (AKA “Super Pa”), left us on the morning of July 16th, 2023 from...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Billy “Bill” Ray Beard departed this world on July 14, 2023, with his beloved wife Joyce and daughter Barbara at his side. Bill will be missed beyond measure but the memory of this patient, kind and gentle man will remain in our hearts forever.

Gentleman, engineer, pilot, and fixer-of-all-things are the words that best describe the essence of Bill. ...

Jul 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Clyde Andrew Blundell passed on July 13, 2023. A lifelong resident of Potter Valley, California, Clyde passed peacefully at his home at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family.  Clyde was born to Andrew “Rusty” Blundell and his wife Helen Blundell in Ukiah,...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Lewis L. Martinelli

Lewis passed away peacefully

on July 7, 2023.

 

   Lewis was born on January 11, 1926 at 530 South Main Street, Ukiah. His parents were Octavio “Oscar” and Natalina Martinelli. He was also welcomed by his older sister Angelina. Five years later his brother Roy was born and then when he was 9, his youngest...

Jul 4, 2023

Jaime Gonzalez was born on May 28, 1993. He passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 30. He is survived by his mother Rebecca Gonzalez; father Jaime Gonzalez; brother Pablo Gonzalez; daughter Jaylah Alvarez; sister in law Mercedes Fabian and his nieces Avery and Royal Gonzalez. He leaves behind so many more family members, aunts, uncle, cousins,...

Jul 2, 2023

Hal Charles Ruffridge, 2 days shy of 76, of Ukiah, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 after several years of declining health.Hal was born on July 4, 1947 to parents Virginia and Ray, and big brother Terry in Sacramento. Their family lived in Arcata, Ukiah, and settled in Alameda where he did most of his schooling. After graduating from Alameda...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Francisco “Frank” Martin, Jr.

October 3, 1934, to July 1, 2023. Frank was born in El Rancherito, Texas to Francisco Martin, Sr. and Maria DeLeon. Frank worked in the fields picking cotton during his time there, married Antonia Martin, and had their son Jesse.  They moved to Ukiah, California in 1958 where their other three children Diana, Mina, and...

Jun 26, 2023

Paul Egan Dolan III, a resident of Healdsburg, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul, a man known for his generosity, allegorical speeches, constant pocket dials, and pride for those he loved, leaves behind a profound void in the hearts of his family, a wide circle of friends and...

Jun 24, 2023

Antonia “Toni” Martin, an educator and pillar of the Ukiah community, passed away due to congestive heart failure on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.

 

Toni was born in Ganado, Texas on March 2, 1938 to Alberto Martinez and Florinda Reyes de Martinez. She moved to Ukiah in 1958 with her husband Francisco “Frank” Martin Jr. where they raised their...

Jun 17, 2023

 

Savannah Aimee Logan, age 27, passed away tragically on June 17th, 2023. She was born on July 25th, 1995 to parents Jason Logan and Sarah Summit. She instantly became the center of their universe and that of the entire families, as well. To say, “She lit up a room” would be an extreme understatement. From a very young age,...

Jun 17, 2023

 

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Abraham (Abe) Eli Bruce Wise–Hermosillo

 

Abraham was born October 24, 1980, to parents Cloverdale Pomo Ricardo (Rick) Hermosillo and Sheryl Wise.

He died suddenly on June 17, 2023, at the age of 42 in Ukiah, California after suffering a heart attack.

Abraham will be greatly missed by friends and family.

He is survived...

Jun 14, 2023

 

Andrew (“Andy”) Hendry, 62, of Ukiah California passed away on June the 14th2023.

Andy was born on June 29th 1960 to Joan and John Hendry in Leicester England.In 1982 he met his beloved wife Judy also from Leicester and they married in1985.

After moving to the United States in 1987 Andy and Judy had two children, Callumand Phoebe.

In...

Jun 13, 2023

 

Penny Sue Pettit passed away on Tuesday, June 13 after a long, arduous, and heroic battle with cancer. She was born in Ukiah, attended local schools and was 61 at the time of her passing. She will be sorely missed by everyone whose path she crossed. She was preceded in death by her parents Ovid and Ynona Johnson. Penny...

Jun 9, 2023

Mary Catherine Tindall was born August 6, 1959 and passed away on June 9, 2023 after a very short battle with cancer.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many people she came in contact with.  For over 30 years Mary was able to work with many people in the Ukiah Valley.  At Project Sanctuary she was...

Jun 8, 2023

Jun 7, 2023

 

Sharon Kearney Jones

1944-2023

 

It is with great sadness we tell you that on June 7, 2023 Sharon Kearney Jones passed away from the effects of a sudden severe brain aneurism in Ukiah, CA.

 

Sharon was born June 5, 1944 in Birmingham, England to Patrick M. Kearney and Marian (Stovin) Kearney and attended local schools and started...

Jun 7, 2023

Pansy (Pat) Vinson passed away peacefully June 7, 2023 with family by her side.

Pat was born in Oklahoma in 1931 and moved to California when she was 18. She lived most of her life in Ukiah and Redwood Valley until her passing.

She loved her family beyond measure. They were her entire life. She leaves behind daughters Brenda Hagan...

Jun 2, 2023

 

Dr. Robert Werra was born May 10 ,1931 and passed June 2, 2023. Dr. Werra was born, raised and educated in Wisconsin. He served two years in the Navy in Kodiak, Alaska and completed his family practice training in California. He chose to practice in Ukiah in 1962, caring for his patients from cradle to grave. He has served...

Jun 1, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Ramon Cortez Arceo

June 23, 1956 – June 1, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ramon Cortez Arceo, who peacefully journeyed to his eternal rest on June 1, 2023, at the age of 66. He bravely battled complications of cancer, surrounded by his family.

Ramon was a remarkable man,...

Jun 1, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Robert (Bob) Edward Harpe Jr. Bob was surrounded by all of his loved ones when he peacefully passed away on June 1st 2023 in Ukiah, California. It's difficult to articulate into words the impact Bob had on this world.

Bob was born...