Obituaries

Laureen Emmons, known by her friends and family as “Cookie,” passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9th at the age of 77 after battling lung cancer. She lit up many lives — even those who didn’t know her very well. Cookie was married to...

Lyman “Jack” Kuhwarth passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020 in Grass Valley.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jack was born June 1, 1925 in Oakland, California. He was a WWII veteran. He served Lions Club, International for 36 years....

Bruno Buti passed away peacefully at 97 years-young on March 2nd, 2020. He is survived by his two sons, Remo and Gary. Bruno was married to the lovely and late Delma Buti (Del Fava) for seventy-two years. He was a beloved grandfather, world traveler,...

Aline Ruth Garrison, age 102 died peacefully at home on February 10, 2020. She was born in Susanville, California on July 1st, 1917 to David and Ruth Durst. She graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Pacific in 1942. Aline married Fred...

Myrtle Elizabeth Mundell Padgett, age 92, of Kimberly, Idaho (formerly of Cloverdale, California) passed away at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho with her loving daughter, Dawn and her family, by her side. Myrtle was born in Powers, Oregon on...

Our beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Son, and Friend, Craig Alan Vipond, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 10th, 2020. He has been reunited in heaven with his twin sister Jean Vipond-Rochester. He is survived by his...

Claudia Handley passed away suddenly at age 48, Monday, January 27, 2020. Beloved wife for 20 years of Ethan Handley. Cherished daughter of Roberto Serrano and Rosa Diaz-Serrano of Windsor. Beloved sister and friend of Brenda Beal. Auntie to 4 years old Charles Robert Beal....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Edie to congestive heart failure. She is survived by her husband Dwayne Petrich and daughter Cindy (Curt) Jessen, both of Cloverdale. Also surviving are grandchildren Autumn (Jacob) Lopez of Windsor, Jake (Karli)...

Norman H. “Norm” Ray, Jr., CPA, 79, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2020, in Santa Rosa, surrounded by his loving family. His passing was peaceful, following a long, hard-fought battle with infection. Norm was born in Richmond, CA, on June...

Brian Joseph Patenaude, 63, born in Cohoes, New York to John and Edna Patenaude, died suddenly at his home in Cloverdale, California on January 1, 2020. Brian was a cook and food manager all his life. He worked for many years in California for the...