Obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2018

Robert John Burns, age 94, of Waverly, and formerly of Anaheim, California, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa. Bob was born on July 7, 1924, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of William and Julia (Berish) Burns.  He was raised in White House Station, New Jersey.  After graduating High School Bob entered the...

Nov 5, 2018

Renate Else Stepienski age 74 of Orland, CA, passed away peacefully in her home on November 5, 2018. Renate was born on June 13, 1944 in Germany to parents Emilie Hagaloch and Horst Muller. She graduated from high school & went on to be a wonderful housewife & business manager. Renate was able to enjoy 38 years of marriage to...

Nov 1, 2018

For more photos, please click on the photo gallery to the left. Erika Villicana, born August 26, 1978 in Mexico, passed away at the age of 40 on November 1, 2018 in Chico, CA. A prayer service will be held from 4-8pm  Monday, November 5, 2018 at Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary. The rosary will begin at 7:30pm (casket will be...

Oct 29, 2018

Roger Dale Jobe was born January 4, 1940 to Maurice & Agnes Jobe. Roger graduated from Orland High School in 1957. He is survived by his sister; Joyce Hills of Chico, CA, sons; Randy Jobe of Bieber, CA, Danny Jobe of Orland, CA, daughter; Ramona Reed of Orland, CA, 4 grandchildren; Brandy Nunes of Oklahoma, Brooke Jobe of Oregon,...

Oct 8, 2018

March 23, 1932 – October 8, 2018

Manuel Anthony Porras was born in Mott, California on March 24, 1932 to Alejandra (Ramirez) and Felix Porras. He always said they put the mountain there to mark his birthplace. The sixth of seven children and the youngest son, he was spoiled from the beginning-it wasn't his fault. The family...

Oct 3, 2018

Marie (May) Winnop, born April 4, 1925 in Cedarville, CA, passed away October 3, 2018 in Orland, CA, at the age of 93. There will be a graveside service Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10 A.M. at the Odd Fellows Cemetery on County Road P in Orland, CA.

Sep 29, 2018

Born to Eugene and Edna Mae Raposa in Chico, Caliofrnia on November 10, 1937. Departed this life on September 29, 2018 He graduated from Willows High School in 1956 before starting a career in the dairy business. He owned and operated a dairy in Willows, California for forty years. He married his love and lifelong companion, Nancy Ellen Gage, on...

Sep 19, 2018

Patty Rene Taylor passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at her home in Orland, California. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary, 825 A Street, in Orland, CA . Services will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at the Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary. A...

Sep 13, 2018

Gary G. Nunes of Orland passed away on September 13th, 2018 due to complications from cancer treatment. Gary was born in Chico, CA on July 15th, 1949 to his parents Frank and Marie Nunes. He was raised on the family dairy and attended Plaza School, Orland High School, and Chico State graduating in 1972 with an Ag Business Degree....

Sep 8, 2018

Maria Socorro Morfin DeRivera, born in Michoacán, Mexico on March 13, 1941, passed away September 8, 2018 at her home in Orland, CA.  There will be a viewing Thursday September 13, 2018 beginning at 9am.  The viewing will be held at the home of her daughter, Sandy Cortes' home at 6292 County Road 15 in Orland. A mass will...

Sep 1, 2018

Otto Max Wackerman passed away in his home on September 1, 2018. Otto was the second of three sons of Otto and Martha Wackerman. Upon graduation from Turlock High School in 1944, Otto immediately reported for duty and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. While Otto was in the Navy, his family purchased a dairy...

Aug 29, 2018

Virginia Ocampo, born in Mexico on February 24, 1969, passed away on August 29, 2018 at her home in Hamilton City, CA. There will be a viewing Friday September 14 from 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. at Sweet Olsen Family Mortuary with burial to follow immediately afterward at the Odd Fellows Cemetery on County Road P.