Obituaries

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...

Apr 18, 2020

Jesus Puente De Luna was on born January 07, 1951, in Allende Coahuila, Mexico. He passed away on April 18, 2020, in Chico, CA.

He is survived by his father, Carlos Puente;  his wife, Rosa Puente;  his 6 children, Maricela, Jesus, Juan Carlos, Oscar, Ramiro, and Rene; 14 grandchildren; 5 brothers Raul, Juan, Oscar, Roberto, Miguel; 4...

Apr 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, Thomas Lee Forster, a well-loved husband, father, and Orland community member passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 82. He was born to Raymond and Gertrude Forster, with brothers Ray and Jack, at Cottage Hospital in San Rafael, California on July 4th, 1937, although Tom liked to claim that his mother asked...

Mar 28, 2020

Dennis Edward Wiedeman passed away on 3/28/2020, with his wife Dorothy and daughter Rebecca at his side.

Dennis was born in Stanton Nebraska on 8/10/1940 to Lloyd and Caroline Wiedeman.  He was one of 4 children.  Dennis was raised on a farm and then moved to San Jose, Ca with his family.  Dennis was married for 61...

Mar 20, 2020

Lloyd Russell James died peacefully on March 20, 2020. He was 93. Lloyd was born on April 3, 1926 to Wilhelmina "Minnie" Emma Clara James (n'ee Blaske) and Dennis Julius James. After the early death of his father in 1934, he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Bert Clarence Chester. Lloyd is survived by four children, eight grandchildren,...

Mar 11, 2020

Tom Kalb entered his heavenly home on March 11, 2020.  He was 88 years of age. Tom was born in Roundup, Montana on January 29, 1932, to Ben and Mildred Kalb. His family moved to the Orland area to start a dairy when Tom was five years old. He attended Lake Elementary School and graduated from Orland High School. In...

Mar 11, 2020

Florentino (Tino) Nunez Born April 18, 1945 Passed Marc 11, 2020

Born to Manuel Nunez and Raquel Parra Nunez in Sahuarita Arizona.

Tino Attended Orestimba High School in Crows Landing California. After graduating he moved to Roseville California and enlisted in the army. Tino served his country in Vietnam. After his return he opened Tino's...

Feb 8, 2020

Paul Wayne Schmidt passed away at his dairy farm on February 8 th , 2020 in Orland, CA. He was 74 years old.

Paul was born on June 28 th 1945 to his parents, Rudolph and Alba Schmidt. He was raised in Elk Grove, CA on a dairy that his father managed, discovering a love of the...

Feb 6, 2020

Denny Stilwell passed away at the age of 87.  He was born on April 3, 1932, in Craig, Colorado to Harry and Bessie Stilwell. He was defferred from the military to take care of his family. So he went to work at an early age, driving a bobtail milk truck. He also drilled wells for Lely's and drove truck...

Jan 30, 2020

Zellma Mae Noble passed away peaceful at her home on January 30, 2020. She was born on November 9, 1930 in Red Bluff, California. Her parents were Zell and Iva Bloxham who resided in Red Bluff, CA. In 1948 she graduated from Red Bluff High School. She then married Stuart Hall in 1948 and had 2 daughters, Beverley Londo...

Jan 28, 2020

Vernon Victor Brown passed away on January 28, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on February 12, 1926 in Barnesville Minnesota to Lillian Louise (Lemke) and Victor Hugo Brown. He joined the Navy at 17 and served in the South Pacific from 1943-1946. He met Maxine Ruth Allen in Spokane, Washington while he was in the U.S....