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.
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.
Christine Jones
Apr 13, 2023
Christine Jones went home to be with the Lord on April 13th, 2023, just a little less than 5 weeks before her 102nd birthday. Kris, as she was known by her many friends, was a legal secretary and court reporter for several years, taking shorthand, and typing 120 words per minute. Later, she became a credentialed teacher for...
Barbara Ellen Scofield
Apr 11, 2023
Barbara Ellen Scofield was born on January 30, 1944 and passed away on April 11, 2023 at the age of 79. Barbara is survived by a son, Henry Albert Scofield and 2 daughters, Roseann Meyer and Deborah Slater. She is also survived by 4 sisters, Katherine Poindexter, Elizabeth O'Donnell, Linda Nekut, and Christina Weidener.
Aletha Monteen Himes
Apr 10, 2023
Aletha Monteen Himes was born on December 9, 1940 and passed away on April 10, 2023 at the age of 82. Aletha is survived by 3 sons, Hurschel Himes (Linda), Billy Himes, and Nick Himes along with a daughter, Robbin Himes.
She lived to see 5 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Bobbie Lynn Gutierrez
Apr 2, 2023
Bobbie Lynn Gutierrez of Red Bluff passed away on April 2, 2023 at the age of 63 after a long illness with cancer. Bobbie passed away peacefully at home in her husband's arms. Bobbie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gregory Gutierrez of Red Bluff, son, Gregory Gutierrez Jr (Rachell) of Red Bluff, her...
Norman Ray Burtlow
Mar 28, 2023
Norman Ray Burtlow was born on September 28, 1957 and passed away on March 28, 2023 at the age of 65. Norman is survived by his wife, Cindy Burtlow and a son, Norman Burtlow Jr. He is also survived by a daughter, Patricia Irene Burtlow along with 3 siblings; a brother, Jonathan Burtlow and sisters, Pam Day and Candy...
John Cottier
Mar 28, 2023
John Cottier, age 88, of Dairyville, California, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023, surrounded by family. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Juanita Cottier, and his younger brothers, William and Edward Cottier.
John leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years, Clarisse, their daughter Lynn, sons John (Linda) and...
Michael Craig Mcnaghten
Mar 27, 2023
Michael Craig McNaghten was born on April 25, 1942 and passed away on March 27, 2023 at the age of 80. Michael is survived by his significant other, Pamela Alarcon along with a daughter, Kelly DeGoede and a son, Wesley McNaghten.
John Michael Hughes
Mar 25, 2023
John Michael Hughes was born on March 12, 1949 and passed away on March 25, 2023 at the age of 74. John is survived by his wife, Sandra Hughes and son, Charles Hughes. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Howard Hughes.
Robert Walter Monk
Mar 20, 2023
Robert Walter Monk was born on August 24, 1979 and passed away on March 20, 2023 at the age of 43. He is survived by his father, Walter Monk (Carol Jean) and his mother, Lisa Fleming (Earl).
Alvin Monroe Hess
Mar 3, 2023
Alvin Monroe Hess (Shorty) passed away peacefully in Red Bluff at St. Elizabeth Hospital on March 3, 2023 under the incredible care of the entire staff at St. E's, he was 85 years old. Shorty was born to Tillman and Erma Hess on April 19, 1937 in Alturas, Ca; he was the youngest of 5 children. The family moved...
Jan Richard Smith
Feb 24, 2023
Jan Richard (Corky, Dad, Pop) Smith, 79, of Manton, CA, passed away with his family by his side on February 24, 2023.
Richard was born on 2/22/1944 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Moving to California as child proved to be trying at times, but Dad persevered through it all. Moving his 3 small children to Northern California for...
Patricia Jean Snyder
Feb 20, 2023
Patricia Jean Snyder was born January 11, 1935 to parents Clarence and Elle Colleran. She passed away on February 20, 2023 at the age of 88.
She is survived by her sons, Dales Loper, Michael Loper, and daughters, Diane Ryder, Gail Sanchez. She lived to see 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Janice Kay Mcgarity
Feb 17, 2023
Janice Kay McGarity was born June 26, 1944, to parents William and Willa McGee. She passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 78.
She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie McGarity and Stacey McGarity. She lived to see 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Rocky Joe Tharpe
Feb 16, 2023
Rocky Joe Tharpe was born June 26, 1954 to parents Joseph and Angelina Tharpe. He passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 68.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Montes (Sigi) and his brother, Butch Smith. He lived to see 5 grandchildren.
Felipe Ernesto Lozano
Feb 10, 2023
Felipe Ernesto Lozano was born January 23, 1937 to parents Roberto and Lilia Lozano. He passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 86.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, his daughter, Lilia Ortmann, and his grandson, Matthew Ortmann.
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