Category: Obits

“During his elementary school years, he thrived in the freedoms of growing up in the country during the 50s and 60s.”

“Passing as one, in a single instant, they take with them the light of two bright futures that can never be renewed.”

“Kenneth started working at Eel River Auto Parts in Rio Dell, CA in 1957.  He moved his family to Garberville, CA in 1963 and managed the Eel River Auto Parts store there until 1977.  After that he worked for Pacific Gas & Electric as a meter reader, traveling throughout the rural areas of the Emerald Triangle until his retirement in 1998.”

This section includes announcements of important events in our lives–births, graduations, engagements, marriages, and deaths. If you want to share an event with your community, please send a photo and a written piece to [email protected]. I write this obituary in loving memory of Barbara Jean Kanen, born October 8th, 1948. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9th,

Loved by so many…

“He had a connection to nature and animals, especially the redwoods.”

“She always loved kids, especially babies, and had so much love in her heart while helping take care of young ones and watching them grow. Kathy’s door was always open, to both her friends and family.”

“No matter how mature he got, he never lost his sense of childlike wonder.”