Obituaries

Jan 17, 2019

Humberto Falcon, age 47, of Orland, CA, passed away January 17, 2019 in Orland, CA. Humberto was born on January 20, 1971 in Mexico to parents Daniel and Rosenda Falcon.

Humberto Falcon, de 47 años, de Orland, CA, falleció el 17 de enero de 2019 en Orland, CA. Humberto nació el 20 de enero de 1971 en...

Jan 15, 2019

Olin Lee Crain passed away January 15, 2018, age 65, in his home at Orland, California.

He was born November 17, 1953 in Gridley, California to Ralph Crain and Myrtle Sharpe Crain. He served in the AIr Force. Always interested in cars, he achieved Senior Master Technician rank  and worked as one at Corning Ford. His hobby...

Jan 4, 2019

Stanley Andrew Van Meter, Sr., 87, of Orland was born May 12, 1931 in Riverside, CA to Sturline and Anna May Van Meter. He passed away on January 4, 2019 at Enloe Hospital in Chico. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Following a private burial, a celebration of life will be held at...

Jan 2, 2019

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In the early morning of January 2, 2019, Peggy left us to be with her sweetheart, Bob. She was in the loving care of the staff of California Park, in Chico, CA. The family is forever grateful for those dear folks.

Peggy was born...

Dec 28, 2018

Mary Helen Gilmore, age 90, passed away December 28, 2018, at her residence in Orland, CA. Helen was born on February 24, 1928, in Vandalia, Illinois, to Clayton and Hazel Frailey.

At a young age, Helen and her family moved to Weed, CA, for a couple of years. In 1940, the family moved to Orland, CA, where...

Dec 26, 2018

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Gloria Jean Ollenberger age 76 of Orland, California, passed away peacefully in her home on December 26, 2018. Gloria was born January 18, 1942 in Vallejo, California to parents Lloyd Willmond Spencer & Mae Agnes Cronin. She attended Willows Elementary, Chico...

Dec 21, 2018

Joseph Daniel Lopez age 57 of Orland, CA passed away December 21, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Joseph was born on June 2, 1961 in Willows, CA to parents Everardo & Rose Lopez. He graduated high school, went on to college, & eventually worked at an auto parts store. Working on classic cars was a great passion of...

Dec 16, 2018

Lonnie Lynn Bennett passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Orland, California.  She was 51 years old.

Dec 15, 2018

Raymond De La Cruz age 79 of Orland, CA, passed away December 15, 2018 in Chico, CA. Raymond was born on August 31, 1939 in Willows, CA to parents Justo and Eulojia De La Cruz. He graduated from Orland High Shool and went on to proudly serve in the Army National Guard. Raymond was able to enjoy a beautiful...

Dec 3, 2018

WILBUR AUGUST VOLZ Wilbur August Volz, 89, of Orland was born November 18, 1929 in Neillsville, WI to Robert and Velmer Volz. He passed away on December 3, 2018 at Enloe Hospital in Chico. Family, friends, and others whose lives he touched are invited to a celebration of his life on Saturday, December 29th at 2:00 pm at the...

Nov 28, 2018

Elizabeth Anne (Ennes) Alfaro born June 25, 1954 in Chico, California, passed away November 28, 2018 in Orland, California. There are no services planned.

Nov 26, 2018

Jose Oliverio Jimenez Vasquez was born December 1, 1940 in Mexico. He passed away November 26, 2018 in Chico, CA.

Nov 25, 2018

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Clarence Richard "Red" Wonacott, 83, of Orland, passed away quietly at home in the company of family and a longtime friend on November 25, 2018.

Clarence was born January 1, 1935 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Opal Marie Evilsizer and Newton Edward Wonacott, the second of...

Nov 23, 2018

Cobi Van Warmerdam, long time resident of Orland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 86. Cobi was born to Gerard & Hubertha van der Zon in Lisse, Holland where she grew up on the family farm, the third of eight children. In 1956, Cobi married the love of her life, Joe van Warmerdam and in...

Nov 19, 2018

Alice Caroline (Fredrick) Sawyer, age 98, passed away Monday, November 19, in Orland.  Alice was born in Minnesota on March 12, 1920, to Gladys Ness & Ernest Fredrick.  In 1930, Alice and her family moved to California.  In 1937, she went to school at El Monte High, where she met the love of her life, Warren "Blackie" Sawyer.  They walked...

Nov 15, 2018

Dorothy Marie Blacet was born to Walter and Anna Zastera Bowdin on May 30, 1921 in Bolivar, Missouri, passing on November 15, 2018. She and her parents moved to California during the Dust Bowl, eventually settling in Orland. Dorothy was a student at Orland High School when she saw Paul Blacet driving an Orland Volunteer Fire truck in a parade....

Nov 13, 2018

For more photos, please click on the the photo gallery to the left. Jesus Godinez was born on November 2, 1957 in Mexico. He passed away at the age of 61 in his home of Hamilton City, CA on November 13, 2018. He will be deeply missed by his wife, daughters, brothers, sisters, nieces & nephews, & all his friends...

Nov 13, 2018

Maria Luisa "Prieta" Cabral age 76 of Orland, CA passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday November 13, 2018. Maria was born July 1, 1942 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico to parents Baltazar Espinoza & Hilaria Armendariz. She married her husband Samuel Cabral on November 6, 1966 & they enjoyed 52 wonderful years of marriage. Maria & Samuel raised their...

Nov 8, 2018

Bennie Borneo Breman was born to John and  Anna Breman on April 15, 1934.  He joined the Navy on June 14, 1951 and served until March 30, 1955, with honorable discharge.  He trained as a barber on the USS Nereusas naval ship.  He was united in marriage to Beverly Jane Graham on December 5, 1953, in Chula Vista, CA.  To...

Nov 8, 2018

Clyde V. Hampton age 91 of Orland, CA passed away peacefully in his home on November 8, 2018. Clyde was born on February 12, 1927 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was so incredibly proud of his time served in the U.S. Navy, he even served in WWII. After Clyde honorably completed his time in the U.S. Navy he went on...