All Obituaries

Maria Adelina Goncalves passed away on September 8, 2019 at the age of 90. Maria was born on February 24, 1929 in Flores, Azores. She was married to Mauricio Goncalves in 1949. She immigrated to Arcata with her husband Mauricio and son Tony in 1966. Maria worked at Lazio's as a fish picker for over 30 years. She was a devout Catholic and loved to cook, bake and garden. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arcata. She is survived by her son Tony, two sister-in-laws and...

Dorothy Gritts, 78, was born February 28, 1941 and passed away August 20, 2019. Dorothy Gritts will have a memorial service Saturday 24, 2019 at Paul's Chapel in Arcata, California. After life care was entrusted to Paul's Chapel. Memories and condolences can be expressed on their tribute wall.  Photo by Ameen Fahmy on Unsplash

Dena Michelle O’Rourke was born on May 23, 1979 and passed away on August 17, 2019. Dena was a mother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, friend and a member of the Yurok Tribe. She worked in the field of health care as a medical assistant. She received her medical assistant certification from College of the Redwoods. She also worked as a caregiver for elders. She always had a special way and respect with elders. She collected turtles and more recently began collecting fairies. As is a...

Clarence Flick, 82, was born September 16, 1936 and passed away August 16, 2019 Clarence Flick will be laid to rest Friday at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka, California. After life care was entrusted to Paul's Chapel. Memories and condolences can be expressed on their tribute wall.  Photo by Edgar Chaparro on Unsplash

Elizabeth Lauren Boase was born at 2:55 a.m. May 16, 1996, just as her grandmother had predicted. She was vibrant and beautiful, but most of all she was kind. She was the person who could make you feel better about yourself and the world just by being near her. She lit up any room she was in with her radiance. Her passing on August 15, 2019 was a very sudden and unexpected event. She is survived by her parents, Robert Boase and Sarah Boltzen, along with her siblings Evan Boase and Tessa...

Tresslar Guy Way, Jr. of Fieldbrook died peacefully in the presence of family on August 10, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. Tresslar was born in White Salmon, Washington and spent his younger years living in Parkdale, Oregon. He moved to Arcata in 1952 and attended Stewart Elementary School. Two years later, he moved to Fieldbrook. Tress graduated from Arcata High School in 1960 and enlisted in the US Air Force, serving as a medic for six years. He spent much of...

Lisa Lynn Punch was born November 7, 1964 and passed at age 54 on July 29, 2019. Please join us in celebrating her life on Friday, August 2, 2019 @ 2:00 pm at Paul’s Chapel & Funeral Services, located at 1070 H Street in Arcata. Flowers and charitable donations can be made personally to family members at the service. Lisa is survived by her mother, Wilma Nylander (Punk); sister, Lori Mooers; Lisa’s long-term boyfriend, Brian Phillips, children, Tyson Punch (Jessica), Todd...

Martha Stewart Peals, age 93 of Orick, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, after a long battle of sickness. She was a native of Tellico Plains, Tennessee. She was sole owner of the Palm Cafe and Motel for over 33 years. She was the daughter of Grace Gentry Stewart and Jacob Anson Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband Elick (Red) Peals; two sons, Scottie Peals and Mike Peals; brothers John Stewart, Leonard Stewart and TW Stewart; sisters Emma Lee Price...

    He is a soldier. The battle was his             we had to let him fight it. The valley was his             we had to let him walk it. The rest is his             we have to let him have it. He is a soldier. Just shy of his 95th birthday, Boyd Buck passed away July 21, 2019, in Eureka, California. Boyd was...

Lawrence Ervin Potts  April 7, 1970 - July 19, 2019 Lawrence Ervin Potts, affectionately known as “Georgie Bear,” was born on April 7, 1970. He left to be with the Lord on July 19, 2019. He was 49 years old. Lawrence was born to Walter Potts and Mary Green in Hoopa. Lawrence was a proud member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Lawrence started his education at Hoopa Elementary, later moving throughout California with his parents and siblings. Lawrence...