Russell Ray Hiller: 1985-2026
“Life is about the great memories that we make in our time here, and damn if he didn’t help us all make a ton of them.”
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Dennis Louis Costa: Teacher, Entrepreneur, and Devoted Family Man Who Never Stopped Working for Others
The Eureka native, who spent 34 years shaping young lives in Humboldt County classrooms while building businesses on the side, passed away March 27 — nine months and one day after his wife of 58 years.
Read moreFrances Louise Salstrom: Eureka Resident, Devoted Mother and Friend
A long-time Eureka resident who raised a family, managed medical offices for four decades, and gave generously to her community has passed away at 92.
Read moreAlfred Hugo Ceraulo aka “Owl”: Well Known Host on ‘Thank Jah It’s Friday!’
“Owl…created, with Paul Bassis, and later Fred in the Hills, a popular KMUD Community Radio show called “Thank Jah It’s Friday!,” which is now in its 35th year… .”
Read moreCarl “Mike” Pullen: A Brilliant and Practical Mind
“Mike served as the Inspector of Record for Saint Joseph and Redwood Memorial Hospitals for almost sixteen years.”
Read moreTim Tanno, Sr.: 1952–2026
35 years at Redwood National Park.
Read moreJohanna “JoMama” Hamel: Beloved KMUD DJ Known for Her Wit, Her Gardens, and Her Community Building, Dies at 63
“Much of her renown in Humboldt County and beyond was as a radio DJ, most notably on KMUD where she hosted “JoMama’s Blues” for 35 years, making it the longest-running blues show west of Chicago.”
Read morePatricia Marie Lancaster-Guidry: ‘Deeply passionate and wore her heart on her sleeve’
“Humboldt County held a special place in her heart, so much so that she even used “Humboldt hippie chick” as her email.”
Read moreDon Tehan: 1937-2026
“He served in the Korean war as a minesweeper. He was proud of his time serving our country and was very patriotic throughout his life.”
Read moreFarewell to Bill Twibell, The Fish Print Guy Who Brought Gyotaku to Humboldt
Bill Twibell spent his life chasing the ocean, teaching the art of fish printing, and leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. The beloved Humboldt County artist died March 6 at his home in Kona, Hawaii.
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