Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Don Allen Sorrells rested peacefully as he passed away in his home late Sunday morning, July 26, 2020. Don was 90 years young and lived an extraordinary life full of adventure and enjoyed living in many different places. Don is preceded by his loving son, Anthony Edward and his son's mother Eileen J Sorrells, and will now be reunited...

Jul 26, 2020

Ronald H. Roller or, Pinky, as he was known by everyone, lived in Ord Bend, California, and passed away after a short illness on July 26, 2020 in Chico. He was born to Ronald H. Gorton and Virginia M. Roller on July 6, 1950 in Chico. He lived most all his life in Glenn County. He worked as a...

Jul 23, 2020

Lee (Leola Lou Seitz) Biggerstaff, age 78, of Orland, California passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, in her home on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Lee was born February 9, 1942 in Nederland, Texas to parents Otto Seitz and Bertha Abshire. Lee graduated from Nederland High School in 1960. After graduation, Lee and her best friend Sue,...

Jul 18, 2020

Francey E. Midgley, a heart of gold and a never ending smile , passed away July 18th, 2020 at her residence in Orland California at the age of 70. She was born in Petaluma, California on December 22, 1949 to parents Elec and Gladys St. George. Francey grew up in Petaluma s liberty district on their self sufficient farm....

Jul 16, 2020

Elías García Madrigal nació el 3 de agosto de 1966 en México y falleció en México el 16 de julio de 2020 a la edad de 53 años. Le sobreviven su esposa, Magloria Ramírez De García, sus hijos, Rubén García Ramírez y Elías García Ramírez, y sus hijas, Alejandra García Ramírez, Yessenia García Ramírez, Carolina García Ramírez, Clarissa García...

Jul 4, 2020

Lawrence Melvin Petersen was born on May 12, 1948. Lawrence passed away in the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2020. He was born in Palo Alto, CA to George M Petersen and Tena E Tarufelli. He married Linda on October 3, 1970 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Larry was a resident of Capay since 1973.

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Jul 1, 2020

Gail Leroy Zimmerman died on July 1, 2020 at his home in Hamilton City, California. He was born in Hamilton City (Mills Orchard) to Ed & Sarah Zimmerman on Oct 9, 1934. He worked all of his life for Mills Orchard. He met the love of his life Wanda Weimer in Marysville in July of 1953 they were married...

Jun 30, 2020

Debra Rose Olivieri Fulmer

May 24, 1938 - June 30, 2020

Orland

Debra Rose Olivieri Fulmer, 82, of Orland, CA, passed away on June 30th, 2020. She was born on May 24th, 1938, in The Bronx, NYC, in New York, to Dorothy Verena Buckley and Arrigo "Harry" Olivieri.

As a small...

Jun 18, 2020

Ivan Henry Tate passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. He was born on April 16, 1932 in Texas. Ivan was a long time resident of Orland. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Tate. He is survived by his daughter Mary Tate, 2 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by...

Jun 14, 2020

William Young Mitchell, 84, passed away at his home in Gerber, CA, on June 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1936 in San Marcos, Texas to Albert and Erie Mitchell. "Mitch" grew up primarily in Texas and graduated from Odem High School in Texas in 1955. He joined the Navy...

May 27, 2020

Joseph "Richard" Simmons, 87, passed away May 27, 2020 at the Westhaven Senior Living in Orland, where he has been receiving hospice care since February 2020.

He was born August 28, 1932 in Arcata, CA to parents Joseph and Emily Simmons. Richard was a long-time resident of Orland beginning in 1951 when his family moved from Arcata....

May 27, 2020

Fidencia Rivera Fuentes was born April 23, 1923, and entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2020, at the age of 97.

Fidencia was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and her famous spanish rice will definitely be missed.

Although she never had a proper education, she managed to...

May 25, 2020

Duane Kinkade passed peacefully on May 25, 2020

He served in active duty for the Navy. Duane was an ambitious and accomplished Engineer with his wife Pat as his partner. They owned "DK's Precision Machining", specializing in Military contracts. He also collaborated with local businesses and ranchers including designing many parts and tools which he patented. He...

May 25, 2020

William Pierce Baker passed away on May 25, 2020 at the age of 81.

May 22, 2020

Maria F Zepeda, 78, passed away May 22, 2020. Maria was born April 10, 1942.

May 22, 2020

Jerald Miller passed away May 22, 2020 at the age of 89.

May 16, 2020

THEODORE RAFAEL PATA, JR. "TED", passed away peacefully with family at his side on May 16, 2020. Born May 7, 1945 to Theodore and Louella Pata, he was the sixth child in a family of fourteen children. Mother, father, a daughter, two brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. Ted is survived by his wife, Cathy, of 34...

May 8, 2020

Bradley Michael Lowden passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 8, 2020 in Chico CA. He was born to James and Patricia Lowden in Willows, CA on August 25, 1960. Brad was raised in Orland and graduated with top academic awards from Orland High School in 1978. He continued his education with classes at U.C....

Apr 29, 2020

A celebration of Life will be held Monday July 13th, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Oddfellows Cemetery, 3900 County Road P in Orland for Mary F. Christian. Mary passed away at a care facility in Roseville, California on April 29, 2020. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life at the Gazebo located at the Oddfellows Cemetery....

Apr 24, 2020

Jane Hibdon, 90, died Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born January 12, 1930 to Humber and Ada Elliott in Columbus, Georgia. Jane graduated in 1947 from Baker High School. She met the love of her life, PFC Kenneth Hibdon, at a USO dance. They were married December 16, 1954. She retired from Spence Trucking in 1992. She loved traveling...