Maria Soledad De La Rosa
Aug 6, 2026
María Soledad De La Rosa, de 64 años, nació el 19 de febrero de 1962, hija de Miguel Núñez Llamas y Rafaela Ramírez Silva, en Zacatecas, México.
Le sobreviven su esposo, José De La Rosa; sus hijos, Miguel y Juan De La Rosa; sus hermanos, Miguel, Juan, Ismael y José Antonio Núñez; sus hermanas, Teresa Aguayo, María Elena Llamas y Rosaura...
Burns Wiley Smock
Jul 31, 2026
Burns Wiley Smock passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Willows Post Acute, where he spent the last two months of his life, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 72.
Burns was born January 12, 1954, in Napa, California, to George and Lavonda Smock. The family later bought a ranch in Orland. Burns graduated from Orland High School...
George Ady Stokes
Jul 29, 2026
George Ady Stokes, 94, of Orland,California passed away on July 29, 2026. George was born on September 04, 1931 to Mollie and George Stokes.
With unwavering courage, he served his country, cherished his family, and embraced life with an adventurous heart. Whether on the sea, the open road, the playing field, or soaring through the skies, he lived each day with...
Leonard Dean Loewen
Jul 23, 2026
Leonard Dean Lowen, together with his twin sister Ruth, was born to Cornelius R. (Dick) and Alice Loewen on September 29, 1944, in Turlock, California. He was the first of ten children. He passed away on July 23,2026.
Leonard’s early boyhood was spent near Winton, California. They moved to a dairy farm in Glenn, California in 1951. When he was still...
Ida Jane Haldorson
Jul 14, 2026
Ida Jane Haldorson, a lifelong resident of Orland, California, passed away on July 14, 2026, one week shy of her 90th birthday. Born on July 23, 1936, in Orland, Ida spent her entire life in the community she cherished.
One of six children, Ida grew up with a deep appreciation for family, a value she carried throughout her life. In 1958,...
Gerardo "Jerry" Fuentes
Jul 9, 2026
Gerardo “Jerry” Fuentes, 63, of Hamilton City, California, passed away on July 9, 2026. Born on December 27, 1962, in Texas, Jerry grew up to be a man of deep loyalty, quiet strength, kindness, with a love of helping others.
Jerry graduated from Hamilton Union High School in 1981 and went on to work at Johns Manville in Willows for over...
Terry Lee Nava
Jul 7, 2026
Terry Lee Nava, 74, of Orland, California, passed away on July 7, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1951, in Colusa, California, Terry lived a life marked by strength, humor, and love for those around her. She spent many dedicated years working for the California Department of Justice in Sacramento, where she took pride in her work.
To know Terry was to know...
Leland Roy Willis
Jul 2, 2026
Leland Roy "Lee" Willis, 82, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.
Lee was born on December 17, 1943, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to the late Fred C. Willis and Hazel Myrtle Myers. He was one of five children.
Lee dedicated 26 years of service as a heavy equipment operator with the California Department of Transportation before retiring in 2004. He was...
Johnny Vogt
Jun 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Johnny Vogt, Sr., who peacefully departed this life at the age of 82. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and great-grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy built on hard work, integrity, sacrifice, and unconditional love.
Born in Switzerland, Dad immigrated to the United States as a young boy. After arriving through Ellis...
James "Jim" Osburn
Jun 22, 2026
Jim Osburn passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.
He was born in Chehalis, Washington and moved to Orland in 1958. In 1960 he married Judith Wadman and they recently celebrated 66 years of marriage. Jim loved to fish and was the happiest when he was fishing remote lakes in British Columbia, Canada, or sitting on the porch of his cabin...
Terry Ervine Ratliff
Jun 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Terry Ervine Ratliff Sr.
On June 9, 2026, our hearts were broken when we said goodbye to Terry Ervine Ratliff Sr. Terry passed away peacefully at his home in Orland, California, with his loving wife by his side. While we grieve his loss, we also celebrate a life well lived—a life marked by...
Florence Kay Sanford
Jun 9, 2026
Florence "Kay" Sanford of Orland, California passed away peacefully in her home on June 9th, 2026, surrounded by the love of God and her family. Kay was born to Hildred and Oscar Gingrich on July 12th, 1938. When Kay was a toddler, her mother remarried to Ralph Boje', and Kay would later name her oldest son Ralph Edward Sanford. ...
Dianne Shirlynn Fritter
May 26, 2026
Dianne Fritter, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on May 26, 2026. Born on March 31, 1949, in Chico to Bill and Jennie Henning, Dianne was raised with strong family values and a deep appreciation for community. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived...
Stanton Leroy Blair
May 24, 2026
"Amo Probos" — I Love the Virtuous
Celebrating the Life of Stanton Leroy Blair
ORLAND, CA – Stanton Leroy Blair, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 24th, surrounded by love beside his devoted son and grandson.
A Legacy of Faith, Honor, and Artistry
Stanton's absolute number one devotion...
Lloyd Ronald Garzoli
May 7, 2026
Lloyd Ronald Garzoli, passed away in Orland, California, on May 7, 2026.
He is survived by his beloved life partner, Carol Palmer; his loving children, David (Lori) Garzoli of Van Alstyne, Texas, Tammi (Andy) Garzoli-Newsum of Chico, California, and Michael (Julie) Garzoli of Orland, California; and his cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Haley, Zachary, and Dominic Garzoli, and Carly,...
Vera Jeanette Steele
May 4, 2026
Vera Jeanette Steele March 19, 1939 – May 4, 2026
Vera Jeanette Steele made her final journey home in the early hours of Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 87.
A devoted mother of four and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother to more than fifty descendants, Vera leaves behind a legacy built on love,...
James "Jack" Ray Studybaker
May 3, 2026
James "Jack" Ray Studybaker, 86, of Orland, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. Jack was born on August 24th, 1939, to parents Ray and Florence Studybaker in Fresno, California.
Jack married his beloved wife Judy in January of 1966, celebrating 60 years of marriage earlier this year. Jack...
Lee James Watson
Apr 12, 2026
LEE JAMES WATSON 1945-2026
Lee James Watson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Williams, California. Born on February 11,1945, in Oakland, California, and moved to Chico along with his parents James and Dorothy Watson shortly thereafter. Lee lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and a deep...
Lionel "Leo" Martins
Apr 3, 2026
Lionel "Leo" Martins, 76, of Orland, California passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Chico, California. Leo was born on October 30,1949, to his mother Laurinda Santos and his father Jose Martins in the Azores.
Leo is survived by his wife Ida Martin, son Danny Martins, brother Gabriel Martins, and his brother Tony Martins.
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Hilde Gerda Knecht
Mar 30, 2026
Hilde G. Knecht, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2026, at the age of 90.
Her passing on Palm Sunday brings a special sense of comfort to her family. The day represents peace, transition, and being welcomed home—something that feels especially fitting for Hilde and the way she...
