Obituaries

Nov 25, 2019

Khamkeuane Phavisith passed away on November 25, 2019 in Orland, California at the age of 98.

Nov 23, 2019

Hidilberto Pineda Arana was born December 18, 1964 in Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico to parents Nicolas Pineda and Acencion Santana Arana. He passed away November 23, 2019 in Chico, California at the age of 54.

Nov 7, 2019

LeRoy Raymond Anderson, 86 of Chico, California, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 after a long struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and enlarged aorta.

LeRoy is survived by his wife Janette of 63 years, son Joseph Anderson, daughters Jeanine Anderson, Tamara Pieri, son-in-law Robert Pieri and Grand Children Robert David Pieri & Brittney Pieri all from...

Nov 5, 2019

Eugene Anderson, 90, passed away Nov. 5th at home. Memorial Services will be Sat., Nov.16, at 11AM, at Federated Church, Orland. Family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Federated Church Landscaping Fund.

Oct 28, 2019

Mike Harlow, 76, passed away on October, 28 th 2019 of a sudden stroke. Mike was born in 1943 and raised in the town of Port Chicago, California by his mother and stepfather. He had a large and loving family of two sisters, three step siblings, half- sister and -brother and many dear friends whom he admired greatly.

Oct 27, 2019

The best man we knew, Eric Bjorklund, passed away peacefully with his beloved family at his side on October 27, 2019.

Our world was blessed by his birth on September 10, 1952 to Russell and Beth Bjorklund.  Raised on the China Lake Naval Base in Ridgecrest, CA, he loved running barefoot in the sand of the Mojave...

Oct 21, 2019

Alonso Valdivinos-Piedra passed away on October 21, 2019. He was only 19 years old and attending college. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Oct 3, 2019

Edna Mae Gundry, 93, of Orland, CA passed away on October 3, 2019, in Yuba City, CA. She spent her whole life in Orland and graduated from Orland High School. She worked at Vitts pharmacy for 30 years. She enjoyed traveling with Charlie in their camper to explore new fishing holes with their circle of friends. Many...

Sep 5, 2019

Mary Frances Rawlings, 98, passed away September 5, 2019. She was born July 23, 1921 in Templeton, CA., by father Trevor Lloyd Thomas I and mother Frances Gregowsky Thomas. Mary married Wallace Eugene Rawlings (Cowboy Wally) December 18, 1942. She then became a loving wife, mother, housewife and servant of Christ and to her children. She attended...

Sep 3, 2019

Richard Franklin Fulmer, 86 of Orland, CA, passed away September 3, 2019. He was born February 22, 1933 in Santa Cruz, CA to Mabelle and Forest (Roy) Fulmer. He was raised in Santa Cruz, CA.

As a young man he enjoyed building and racing hot rods with his brother Don. The two would also get pilots licenses...

Aug 18, 2019

Alice Eugenia Nunes Mello, 97, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2019, with loved ones by her side. Alice was loving, and greatly loved by all, especially her nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Alice was born November 8, 1921, to Frank and Anna Nunes, in Ferndale, California. She was one of 7 siblings. On February 10, 1940, she married Joe...

Aug 13, 2019

Janice Kay Prince, age 73, of Orland, CA passed away August 13, 2019 in Chico, CA. Janice was born May 17, 1946 in Merced, CA to parents Walter and Veda Willis Allman. She attended Fresno State College, serving as a student teacher, and ending her education with only a few units short of a degree. Janice's first marriage ended in...

Jul 7, 2019

Kathleen "Marie" Cowan, aged 69 of Orland, CA passed away July 7, 2019, in Sacramento, CA. Marie was born April 20, 1950 in Vancouver, Canada.

She married Richard Keith Cowan on March 12, 1966 and was a DFA Inspector for over 25 years. Marie enjoyed gardening, her grandkids, and all of her animals.

Marie is...

Jul 6, 2019

Eugene W. Nelson, age 98 of Orland, CA, passed away July 6, 2019 in Chico, CA. Eugene was born October 30, 1920 in West Plains, MO to parents Jens Nelson and Mazie Wolf. He proudly served as a Captain in the Army Air Corps during WW2. On June 7, 1958 he married Ruth M. Nelson. They had 50 wonderful...

Jul 6, 2019

Pa Xiong Lor passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the age of 77, at his home in Hamilton City.

A traditional Hmong service will be held at Sweet Olsen Family Mortuary Saturday, July 13, 2019; 8am - Monday, July 15, 2019; 10 am.  Burial to follow service at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico ....

Jul 1, 2019

Leuntje Poldervaart, age 82 of Orland, CA, passed away July 1, 2019 in Willows, CA. Leuntje was born on October 11, 1936 in Hekelingen, Netherlands to Leendert Scheygrond and Aggie Bastianje Scheygrond-Braat. She completed public schooling in the Netherlands. Leuntje married Maarten Poldervaart on October 11, 1960. They enjoyed 43 years of marriage before Maarten's passing in 2003. Together,...

Jun 16, 2019

Genevieve Marian Lavey, 92, passed away June 16, 2019 at Westhaven Assisted Living in Orland, CA.

Gen was born September 12, 1926 in Orland to William and Selena Gilmore.

Upon graduating from Orland High School in 1944, her brother William helped her secure a job in the lab at Pet Milk. She married Lewis (Lew)...

Jun 14, 2019

Landen Norman Livingston, 67, of Orland passed away suddenly June 14th, 2019 in Chico. Landen was born October 22, 1951 in Los Angeles, California to Allen and Lois Livingston. After graduating Upland High school in 1968 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In his time in the Marine Corps he achieved the rank of Lance Corporal, and...

Jun 13, 2019

Norma E. Huggins, age 82, of Orland, CA, passed away June 13, 2019 in Chico, CA. Norma was born on July 29, 1936 in Sacramento, CA. She married her wonderful husband, Harold E. Huggins, on July 28, 1962. Norma spent 30 years as an engineer working for Pacific Bell and AT&T. Her hobbies were Pinterest, reading, traveling and camping....

May 25, 2019

On Saturday, May 25, 2019, Virginia D. Silvey, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 81. Virginia was born July 23, 1937 in Hinsdale, Montana to Martin Luther and Capitola Wallace Copenhaver. She married Jerry Silvey on September 6th of 1957. They raised three sons; Clifford, Joseph, Kenneth and one daughter; Deborah. She enjoyed...