Obituaries

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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).

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feb 10, 2023

Anne Louise Owens, born in Bakersfield, California, on  February 18, 1964, to  Ardisanne and Robert McDowell. She died peacefully at home on February 10, 2023. She grew up and attended local grammar schools where she developed many talents. She attended North High School in Bakersfield, California, where she became an all-star athlete in softball and volleyball, a talented flutist...

Feb 8, 2023

Edward Yasuo Daitoku was born March 21, 1949 to parents Robert and Mary Daitoku. He passed away on February 8, 2023 at the age of 73.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Daitoku, and many friends.

Feb 7, 2023

Roxann Meguire was born April 10, 1939 and passed away on February 7, 2023 at the age of 83. She is survived by a son, William Lee Meguire along with two daughters, Victoria Hauser and Kathy Jourdan.

Roxann lived to see 8 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

Jan 17, 2023

Shane Robert Walrath passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother Cheri.

Shane grew up in Orland and Sacramento and moved to Red Bluff in the 90s. He had a 28 year career with Bell Carter foods and most recently with Greenville...

Jan 17, 2023

Randall Dale Patterson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on an Air Force base to Arthur and Estella Patterson on April 10, 1953. As a child Randy traveled quite a bit as his Dad was in the military. His stories were endless of the adventures he had. His last move was to Red Bluff in 1968. Here, he finished Junior...