Category: Obits

“He possessed a unique ability to bring comfort and joy to those around him with his heartfelt hugs and laughter.”

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held later this month.

“Mark became well known and sought after, in the southern Humboldt community, for his beautiful brick and block masonry work and was often called “The Brick Man” by his friends and colleagues.”

“He managed to pack so much into his 71 years.”

“Rolf was so much more than just a great chef, and these were but a few of the lifetime of accomplishments, with so many awards, celebrations and recognition of the many experiences and proud moments of his life.”

“Hicks arrived at Humboldt in 1971, leaving an indelible mark as a standout center on the Lumberjack football team. His prowess on the field earned him the status of an NCAA All-American, and he later took his skills to the professional level, playing briefly in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. In recognition of his athletic achievements, Hicks was inducted into the Humboldt Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992… .”

“After retirement Bill volunteered for a number of years in the rebuilding of the St. George Reef Lighthouse off the coast of Crescent City.”

“He could turn the worst situation into an adventure.”