On Aug. 10, Louis Rovai closed his eyes to this world. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family who lovingly released him to be reunited with loved ones in Heaven.   [Full Story]

Mary Coppini peacefully passed away at the age of 106, just one month before her 107th birthday. Mary was the second child born to Joseph and Josephine Regli in Colma, Calif.   [Full Story]

Claude Orale DeVere III passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 in Fortuna, Calif. He was the oldest of seven children, born on June 25, 1930 to Claude Orale DeVere, Jr.   [Full Story]

Alma Meade passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Oct. 20, 1924 in North Dakota to Harry and Adelgunda Wendt, Alma had five other siblings: Walter,Will, Emil, Esther and Onie.   [Full Story]

Jackie “Jack” Owens passed away at the home of a friend in Swain's Flat on Saturday, Aug. 7. He was born on Feb. 28, 1934, in Sunnyside, Okla.   [Full Story]

On Aug. 10, Louis Rovai closed his eyes to this world. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family who lovingly released him to be reunited with loved ones in Heaven.   [Full Story]

Joseph Ronald Molina, 55, passed away on the morning of Aug. 12, 2010, unexpectedly. He was born on June 27, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif. Joseph was a very outgoing and giving person.   [Full Story]

Beverly was born on Nov. 20, 1944, in Eureka, Calif., to Harold and Bernice Yancey. A lifelong resident of Loleta, Beverly spent her last months with her sister Shaaron and brother-in-law John Cardoza, in Fortuna, Calif.   [Full Story]

Doris May Cruzan Adair was born on April 15, 1931, in Haugen, Mont., and passed away on Aug. 9, 2010, in Rio Dell, Calif. Doris was one of 14 children born to Frederick and Lela Cruzan.   [Full Story]

Mary Amalie Christiansen Whitney of Fortuna passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, in Eureka, following a brief illness. She was one of five children of the late Chris Christiansen, L.   [Full Story]

As he lived his life, Jim Fairbrother died “his way” in his home after a courageous decision to “let nature take its course.” Our dad was raised in Scotland and came to America as a high school student during World War II.   [Full Story]

Dorothy Emma Sherman-Record-Criteser was born on June 20,1920 to Eugene D. Sherman and Catherine Lindt Sherman in El Monte, Calif. At age four, Dorothy moved with her parents to Tehama County then to Shasta County the next year.   [Full Story]

Humboldt Beacon Letisha Born Dec. 17, 1997, she fell asleep with us and awoke with the angels on July 24 after a tragic fire in Crescent City, Calif. Letisha was the beloved daughter of Melvin “Chuck” Jenson Jr.   [Full Story]

Humboldt Beacon Beloved son of Richard Greer, grandson of W.T. and Amy Greer. A prominent businessman from Amarillo, Texas, recently settled in Fortuna.   [Full Story]

Warren entered into rest at home on July 23 at the age of 82. Survived by his wife, Darlene of 59-years; his sons, Mark (Donna), Doug (Becky); daughter, Janelle Sallady; granddaughters, Julie and Tammy Sallady, Lindsey deRutte (Shannon), Leslie Sallady; grandson, Ryan Sallady; three great-grandchildren; plus brother, Darrel Sallady; niece, Candy Hackett; and nephew, Rick Sallady.   [Full Story]