Our Obituaries
Eugene Young
November 13, 1941 - March 26, 2015
Eugene Young aka "Geno" "Poppa" "Jack the Bear": Yurok Indian, Logger, Fisherman, Golfer, Coach, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Friend to many.Born May 7, 1941 at the Hoopa Indian Health Service Hospital, Geno left this life on March 26, 2015 while being held by his son Gary and Granddaughter Amanda. Geno and his brother Sam were raised by their father Samuel at the Young...
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Donald Holst Clausen
April 27, 1923 - February 7, 2015
Don Clausen's Obituary Donald Holst ("Doc") Clausen of Ferndale, California, died February 7, 2015 at the Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, California. He was living in the Clausen heritage home with his daughter Dawn Marie and her husband Jim Baumgartner the last month of his life. He was 91 years old.He was born to the late Henry and Marie Clausen, April 27,...
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Linnie Arleen Ault
September 2, 1934 - October 22, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Emelia Candia- Leonardo Gomes
May 6, 1916 - October 10, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Emily Dolores Klemzak
May 31, 1922 - October 10, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Carl Pickens Cooper
November 11, 1950 - September 25, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Mary K. Taylor
August 13, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Millie A. Isaacson
July 4, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Randall Spencer Vaughan
November 18, 1961 - July 1, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Quinta Genovali
September 1, 1915 - June 23, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Neil Frederick Prince
March 27, 1932 - June 22, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Manuel Garcia
December 1, 1991 - June 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Jerel Arthur Carver
June 17, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Frankie Lois Burns
December 5, 1947 - June 11, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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William John Koch
January 24, 1922 - May 29, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Evelyn Joyce Grout
February 18, 1940 - May 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Bobby Dave Grunden
June 9, 1924 - May 9, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Jean Wilcox
November 10, 1928 - April 29, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Marilyn Sue Colegrove
June 1, 1941 - April 27, 2014
Marilyn Sue Colegrove (Mare Cee) Marilyn passed away on April 27, 2014 at the age of 72. She was born down river on June 1, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Athena Orcutt. She was a member of the Yurok Tribe and was also of Karuk decent. Her early days were spent growing up on the Rube Ranch with her uncle Calvin Rube and her Grandma Nancy Lucky Rube. She always spoke fondly of how much she liked...
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Peter Alexander Samuels
August 15, 1955 - April 25, 2014
PETER ALEXANDER SAMUELS AKA FATHER OH MARY! OF THE SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE ABBEY OF THE BIG RED WOOD 8-15-55 TO 4-25-14 "Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death." - Auntie Mame from the movie "Auntie Mame". Peter Alexander Samuels passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his beloved husband, Sergio Codina on Friday April 25, 2014 at 5 pm...
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Jeffrey Ziskin
April 26, 1951 - April 24, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Charles Aldrich
August 21, 1932 - April 24, 2014
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Robert Wayne Whitmire
April 28, 1916 - April 22, 2014
R. Wayne Whitmire R. Wayne Whitmire passed into the presence of the Lord peacefully at home on April 22, 2014, surrounded by his adoring family. Wayne was born in Parson, Kansas on April 28, 1916. The greatest love and source of joy in Wayne's life was his wife, Johnie. They enjoyed 75 years of marital bliss which produced five boys, eleven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and a great...
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Karen Skiles
May 22, 1957 - April 17, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Jack Kamm
September 21, 1950 - April 16, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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James Putman
March 31, 1946 - April 8, 2014
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Sylvia Mace
February 7, 1927 - April 7, 2014
Sylvia Viola Mace Born February 7, 1927 in Bottineau, North Dakota to Robert and Irene Johnson; passed away April 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, Ca. with family at her side. Sylvia and her husband moved to Eureka Ca in 1946, they then moved to Orleans in 1956 where she raised her family and remained until passing. She did many varied things in her life but ultimately she was a...
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Lance Carlton Madsen
August 28, 1948 - April 5, 2014
Lance Madsen 8/28/1948 4/5/2014 Lance Madsen passed away peacefully at his home in Eureka with his wife and son at his side on Saturday evening April 5, 2014. Lance was was a fourth generation Eurekan, born on August 28, 1948 to William and Ann Madsen. Lance graduated from Eureka High School in 1966 and served in the Army from 1967 to 1969, including a year in Korea. He pursued higher education,...
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Burton WALKER
November 23, 1922 - April 1, 2014
Burton Carpenter Walker Eureka, CA November 23, 1922 April 1, 2014 Burton Carpenter Walker born November 23, 1922 in Portland, Oregon to Burton and Lois Walker, passed away April 1, 2014. His was a life well lived, and he will be missed. During World War II, Burt volunteered and served in the Marine Corps for three years. In 1947, he married Mary Jane Hill. After Burt graduated from Oregon State...
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Everett Keesee
October 6, 1923 - March 28, 2014
Everett Lenwood Keesee Everett Lenwood "Mike" Keesee passed away on Friday March 28, 2014, at age 90. Mike is survived by his three children; Michal Keesee, of Fortuna Ca., Richard Keesee of Gates, Or., and Marriane Keesee and her wife, Lynn Hartley, of Trinity Center, Ca. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Keesee is a veteran of World War II,...
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James Henry Baker, Jr.
March 29, 1921 - March 19, 2014
James Henry Baker, Jr. was born March 29, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee. In his 93 years Jim lived an incredible life that included military service, family, music, cats, coffee (hot, with a shot of whisky) and love. Jim served during World War II and at the age of 24 was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during his tour in France and Germany. After his years of military service Jim...
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Anibal Gonsalves
October 14, 1929 - March 14, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Esther Flannery
October 8, 1922 - March 14, 2014
Esther Flannery Esther passed on March 14, 2014 at the age of 91. She was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Esther was a jack-of-all-trades. She was the loving mother of Sharon Wilson, Marsha Bradbury and Steven Wilson, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great great grandchild. Services will be at Pierces Mortuary, 707 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. There will be a public viewing...
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Doris Georgia Evans
February 19, 1924 - March 13, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Michael J. Glimpse
September 9, 1939 - March 9, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Jerry A. Polzine
April 16, 1943 - February 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Marion E. Dawson
April 28, 1916 - February 18, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Roy Deo
March 4, 1937 - February 15, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Arthur A. Aldrich
October 20, 1944 - February 14, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Stephen Arthur Bearden
June 22, 1946 - February 13, 2014
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Gary Cann
October 18, 1963 - February 7, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Hector Espaillat
September 11, 1944 - February 6, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Rosie Lena Carter
September 5, 1917 - February 4, 2014
Rosie Lena Carter 9/5/1917 - 2/4/2014 Rosie Lena was born in Leachville, AR and was a member of the Church of Christ there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Bud) Carter; a sister Laverne and a brother Ly-Hew. Rosie Lena was a strong, hard working woman, who loved her family and friends very much. She was a great homemaker. She designed and sewed clothes from her own patterns. She...
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Jesse Green
December 23, 1922 - February 1, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Thomas Monroe
July 31, 1917 - January 30, 2014
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Vaida M. Jolley
February 27, 1932 - January 28, 2014
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Harriet Bowlus
February 28, 1937 - January 24, 2014
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Bonnie Green
May 18, 1947 - January 18, 2014
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Victoria J. Robinson
July 2, 1951 - January 14, 2014
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Everett John Ford
May 8, 1928 - January 13, 2014
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Lawrence Ferguson
September 19, 1944 - January 13, 2014
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Jacquetta Bennett
November 9, 1928 - January 12, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Julia Rae Giannini
November 10, 1905 - January 11, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Iris Small
December 9, 1926 - January 8, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Yer Yang
April 9, 1970 - January 8, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA.
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Eric Freed
September 8, 1957 - January 1, 2014
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Richard Gonzalez
April 17, 1938 - December 11, 2013
Richard GonzalezRichard was born on April 17, 1938, in Sunnyvale, California and sadly passed away on December 11, 2013, never willing to give up. Rick will be remembered for his Oasis Water Delivery and his many corvettes. His favorite song, "May You Stay Forever Young," was evident in his attitude about life. The ranch where he and Linda lived was once a hog and chicken farm, but he...
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William Richard Nash
October 30, 1918 - December 8, 2013
William Richard Nash Our beloved William Richard "Dick" Nash passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2013, at age 95. His long, exemplary life was an enduring testament to excellence of character, strength of conviction, and devotion to his loved ones. He was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was deeply loved by his family. In his long and...
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Nadine Rose Buchholz
August 12, 1937 - December 3, 2013
Nadine Rose BuchholzNadine passed away at her home in McKinleyville, California on December 3, 2013. She was born in Eureka, California on August 12,1937 and was a member of the Yurok Tribe. She moved from Eureka, with her parents in 1950 to Fieldbrook. She was a graduate of Arcata High School (1955) and following graduation became a telephone operator with the Bell Telephone Company. She...
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Martha Anne Clague
July 19, 1923 - November 26, 2013
Martha Anne (Alessi) Clague June 19, 1923 - November 26, 2013Our mother was born and raised in Douglas, AZ. She attended Convent of the Sacred Heart in Menlo Park, CA, and high school in Douglas, AZ. She went to Mills College in Oakland, CA. She met and married J. William Clague in 1943. Mom and Dad lived in San Francisco; Modesto; Des Moines, Iowa; Stockton and Murphys before settling to Eureka...
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