Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Tehama County, California.
The obituaries in the Tehama County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness, complexity, history and identity of Tehama County.
Betty Melvina Moore
Jul 8, 2023
Betty Melvina Moore was born Christmas Eve, 12-24-1931, to parents Alphonse and Anna Moore. She passed away on July 8, 2023 t the age of 91.
She is survived by daughters, Rosemarie Bunting and Cynthia Marie Clement, and a son, Donald James Moore. She lived to see 6 grandchildren
and 11 great granchildren.
Maurice Lee Ness
Jul 1, 2023
Maurice Ness (Morris) died unexpectedly on July 1, 2023 in his home. He was born to Jack and Marcella on April 1, 1937 in South Dakota and was an only child. The family moved to Red Bluff, California shortly after he was born where Morris remained until he joined the army and was stationed in Germany where he met...
Zeferino Reyes
Jun 26, 2023
Zeferino Reyes, "Paino" was an amazing and very loved man. He lived his life filled with happiness and laughter, he had the most contagious laugh. He was known for being a man of faith, hard work, and sacrifice. If it weren't for this man striving for better for the sake of his family, doing everything he could to bring...
Allen Ray Wright
Jun 17, 2023
Allen Kay Wright was born on May 15, 1945 and passed away on June 17, 2023 at the age of 78. Allen is survived by his wife, Karen Wright.
Judy Ann Thompson
Jun 16, 2023
Judy Ann Thompson was born on February 8, 1962 and passed away on June 16, 2023 at the age of 61. Judy is survived by a daughter, Jessica Mendez along with 3 brothers, Jesse Dobson, Will Dobson, and Bill Dobson.
Judy lived to see 7 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
Dennis Paul Duffer
Jun 13, 2023
Dennis Paul Duffer was born on November 3, 1941 and passed away on June 13, 2023 at the age of 81. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Tracy Frank along with his sister, Carol Lavonne Raber.
Dennis lived to see two Grandchildren, Daniel Thomas Frank and Scott Alan Duffer along with two Great Grandchildren, Alexus Duffer and...
Mark Anthony Stewart
Jun 9, 2023
Mark Anthony Stewart was born on June 29, 1957 and passed away on June 9, 2023 at the age of 65. Mark is survived by his wife, Christina Stewart along with a son, Tony Stewart and a daughter, Sarah Stewart. She is also survived by a brother, Dennis Michael Stewart and 3 sisters, Nancy Lopez, Kristi Powell, and Linde...
Meggin Ann Smith
Jun 5, 2023
Meggin Ann Smith was born on Feb, 22, 1988 and passed away on June 05, 2023 at the age of 35. Meggin is survived by her husban, Bradley Smith and their two daughters, Zia Ann Smith and Serena Mae Smith. She is also survived by her parents, Kendall and Barbara Rowley along with 1 brother, Kendall Rowley and 2...
N. Jerry Hemsted
Jun 4, 2023
N. Jerry Hemsted was born on April 24, 1942 and passed away on June 04, 2023 at the age of 81. Jerry is survived by his wife, Joan Hemsted along with 1 son, Jesse Hemsted and 2 daughter, Julie Hemsted and Jamie Hemsted. He is also survived by 1 sister, Judith Dawn Reed.
Jerry lived to see...
Susan Kay Proctor
Jun 1, 2023
Susan Kay Proctor was born on August 14, 1949 and passed away on June 01, 2023 at the age of 73. Susan is survived by her mother, Maxine Proctor along with 2 brothers, Bryon Proctor and Denis Proctor. She is also survived by a sister, Diana Proctor..
David Paul Thompson
May 26, 2023
David Paul Thompson was born on May 13, 1955 and passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 68. David is survived by his wife, Judy Thompson and son, David Brundage (Victoria)
He lived to see 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
Patsy Ann Ervin
May 25, 2023
Patsy Ann Ervin was born on June 10, 1939 and passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 83. Patsy is survived by a son, Joel Ervin and 1 daughters, Pam Sorenson. She was blessed to live with her granddaughter, Summer, at the end of her life.
She lived to see 5 Grandchildren and 9...
Eutrilla Alice Houghtby
May 20, 2023
Eutrilla Alice Houghtby was born on February 15, 1937 and passed away on May 20, 2023 at the age of 86. Eutrilla is survived by 2 sons, Leslie Houghtby and Edwin Houghtby along with a daughter, Sandra Holm. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Beverly White, Ann Houghtby, and Marian Taylor.
She lived to see 6...
Judith Lynn Barragan
May 18, 2023
Judith Lynn Barragan was born on September 28, 1955 and passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 67. Judith is survived by a son, Christopher Harte (Virginia Harte) along with a brother, David Oliveri and a sister, Jerri Apodaca.
She lived to see 3 Grandchildren.
John Eric Nelson
May 16, 2023
John Eric Nelson was born June 13, 1941 to parents Emil and Dorothy Nelson. He passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 81.
He was survived by his caregiver and good friend, Royceann Olsen.
Beverly Jane Pritchard
May 15, 2023
Beverly Jane Prtitchard was born March 17, 1929 to parents Harry and Violet Morgan. She passed away on May 15, 2023 at the age of 94.
She is survived by her children, Arlen Pritchard, Tim Pritchard, Linda White and Kitty Ornelas. She lived to see 7 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren.
Elmer Lee Talley
May 13, 2023
Elmer Lee Talley was born July 9, 1945 to parents Elmer and Nancy Talley. He passed away on May 13, 2023 at the age of 77. He was survived by his brother John Talley (Elizabeth) and his sisters, Janet Duncan, Doris Talley, and Carol Talley.
Arlene Hazel Schmitz
May 5, 2023
Arlene Hazel Schmitz was born August 28, 1951 to parents Rusty and Mary Rushton. She passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 71. She is survived by her son Leo Schmitz, and daughters, Monica Schmitz and Desiree Thatcher. She is also survived by her sister Bonnie Gillaland. Arlene lived to see 11 grandchildren.
Carissa Marie Cunningham
Apr 30, 2023
Carissa Marie Cunningham, age 39, passed away at home on April 30, 2023. She was born in Lake County, California on October 29, 1983 to her loving parents Linda White and Barry Cunningham. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, photography, taking walks, and spending time with her son. She was a homemaker and her pride and joy was being a mother. She...
Raymond E. Resch
Apr 26, 2023
Raymond E. Resch was born on November 9, 1944 and passed away on April 26, 2023 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Betty Resch along with 3 daughters, Lori Raglin (Jamie), Kari Dodd (Lance), and Lindsey Bates (Dameon).
Raymond lived to see 4 grandchildren.
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