Category: Obits

“Linda was raised in Rio Dell, CA where she went to grammar school and graduated from Fortuna High School.”

Steven Paul Cannata, a dedicated marine biologist and commercial fisherman who spent his life protecting the ocean and its creatures, passed away on September 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love for nature, music, and community.

“She was voted “Volunteer of the Year” for the annual Mule Day parade and had the “pleasure” of riding her first mule. This was quite an adventure for her as the mule went where it wanted to go, not where she wanted him to go.”

“Dean retired in 1988 from Brizard Matthews Machinery Co, where he had worked for over 30 years as a diesel mechanic and eventually a supervising manager.”

“He would be the first to wake and one of the last to go to bed.”

Richard “took a job as a bookkeeper for Bob McKee at Whitethorn Construction until he retired in 1989. In addition to bookkeeping, he helped Bob with real estate transactions. After retirement Richard moved back to Eureka, California where he enjoyed the company of friends at Humboldt Senior Center and for several years was a member of Goldenaires, singing at several local venues during the holidays.”

“One of Onalee’s proudest moments came in March 2007, when she officially became a U. S. citizen.”