All Obituaries

Helen Beatrice Hanner April 28, 1933 – September 15, 2021 Our wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, wife, and friend Helen (Jones) Hanner passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 88 years of age. Helen was born in Elkhorn, Idaho, April 28, 1933, to Veda Mae Stone and George Milford West. She was so grateful to have lived most of her life in the beautiful areas of Eureka and McKinleyville, California. Helen married Milton R Jones in 1952. They had four...

Mabel Hatch was born December 7, 1928 in Goshen, New Hampshire to Louis J. Gladue and Edith (Lewis) Gladue. Mabel died September 6, 2021. She passed away at home with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold October 6, 2004. Mabel was a wonderful wife, mother, and mother-in-law. She was a great cook and homemaker. She was a stay at home mom and took care of her 4 children. She later enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. Mabel is survived by her 4 children, Hazel...

Lura Ann Winzler 1932 – 2021 Lura Ann Winzler passed away on August 11th, 2021, at the age of 89. Lura was born in Eureka, California, to George and Ruby Winzler. She had a happy childhood, and spent a lot of time at the family dairy ranch in Fernbridge with her brothers, George (“Bub”) and John, and her sister, Beverly, playing in haylofts and riding in horse-drawn hay wagons. Lura graduated from Eureka High School in 1949, and attended college at UC Berkeley, receiving...

With a heavy heart our beloved, Mom, Nana, Angel, Gene Fisher passed away on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at the age of 89 after surviving breast cancer twice, but was unknowingly being taken by its third attempt resulting in her death. She was a strong, beautiful, amazing human who is now dancing to Gene Kelly music with her late husband, Harold, under the loving gaze of her savior Jesus Christ. Gene (maiden name Kelly) was born on December 19, 1931 in San Francisco, CA. As a young adult, she...

Ramon Torres Delgado, 80, affectionately known as Papa Mon, passed away at his home in Eureka on July 14, 2021. He will always be remembered as one of the kindest, most loving, respectful, loyal and generous human beings, not only by his family but by the community as well. He was born July 12, 1941 in Santa Maria, Michoacán, Mexico. At the age of 10, Ramon started working as a blacksmith alongside his father to help provide for his family. At 18, he joined the military in Mexico,...

Jamison Sequoia Sullivan passed away at UCSF Children’s Hospital, in his mother’s arms, one day before turning 4 months old on July 5, 2021. Jamison has greatly impacted our hearts, despite the short time we got to spend with him. Jamison was born March 6, 2021 to Alora Sullivan, as her first and only child. Alora’s labor was scheduled to be induced that day at 8 p.m. — 38 weeks gestation. Jamison had other plans! He came naturally at 7:32 p.m. They hardly made...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father and papa, Clifford Eugene Viale, who passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on June 30, 2021 from a progressive lung disease. Cliff was born in Eureka at the Old St. Joseph Hospital to John and Shirlene Viale and was 72 years old at the time of his death. Cliff’s earlier years were spent in the Blue Lake, Old Arcata Road and Freshwater areas of Humboldt County where he enjoyed fishing and swimming in nearby...

Florence Louise “Weezie” Hollis February 21, 1925- June 25, 2021 Our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma passed over the bridge peacefully at home surrounded in love by her family. Love, comfort and laughter were gifts she gave to everyone to the very end. She was so deeply loved by all who knew her. She made it clear that she was ready to go and she had no fear. She did not want us to be sad. She expressed what a long, great life she had and how happy...

Jean Harper Lorenzetti died peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 9, 2021, after a short illness. Jean is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roger; her daughter and son-in-law, Valerie & Rick Pasdera and granddaughter, Nicole Pasdera; her son and daughter-in-law, Greg & Christine Lorenzetti; her son and daughter-in-law, Brad & Heidi Lorenzetti and grandchildren, Josh Lorenzetti and Jessica Lorenzetti; her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie & Brad Stearns,...

Bruce Marshall passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 24, 2021 at the age of 83. Bruce was born in San Francisco on April 22, 1938. Raised in Sausalito, California, even in his early years Bruce was known for his adventurous spirit and enjoyment of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting and abalone diving. Bruce also played high school football. He graduated Tamalpais High School in 1956. Thereafter, Bruce relocated in 1958 to attend Humboldt State University....