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.
Patricia Claire Goldsmith
Feb 24, 2022
Patricia Claire Goldsmith was born on August 16th, 1952 and passed away on February 24th, 2022 at the age of 69. Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael Goldsmith along with 3 brothers, David Fingarson, Danny Fingarson and, John Fingarson. She is also survived by 1 sister, Kathy Fingarson.
Lillian Marie Lewellyn
Feb 23, 2022
Lillian Marie (Gildea) Lewellyn was born on January 8th, 1937 in Corning, CA. She left her family after a long and wonderful life on February 23, 2022 at the age of 85. Lillian is survived by her daughter Susanne Lewellyn-Claxton (Steve) and her two sons, Dave Lewellyn (Liz) and Alan Lewellyn. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsay),...
Bryan Timothy Parker
Feb 19, 2022
Bryan Timothy Parker was born on February 21st, 1970 and passed away on February 19th, 2022 at the age of 51. Bryan is survived by his father, Jerry Parker and mother, Sharon Parker. He is also survived by a brother, Kevin Parker and a sister, Becky Porras.
Scholey Andrew Barrett
Feb 13, 2022
Scholey Andrew Barrett was born on July 20, 1940, in Mississippi to parents, Peter and Mary Barrett. He passed away in Red Bluff on February 13, 2022, at the age of 81.
He is survived by his son, Robert and his daughter, Rebecca. He is also survived by his sisters, Freda Mauzey (Bruce), Harriet Elaine Cramer, and...
Zenas Melvin Layman, Jr.
Feb 11, 2022
Zenas Melvin Layman, Jr. was born October 25, 1947, and passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 74.
Known to many as "Sonny", he was a Deputy Sheriff for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Teri Reno Layman, along with a son, Scott Eugene Layman, and a daughter, Angela...
Barbara Ann Boes
Feb 7, 2022
Barbara Ann Boes was born on October 9th, 1959 and passed away on February 7th, 2022 at the age of 65. Barbara is survived by her mother, Louise Standridge along with her husband, Joe Boes and one son, Zach Boes. She is also survived by a daughter, Jennifer Reese and two sisters, Sandy Standridge and Alice Ellis. Barbara lived...
Margaret Agnes Grecu
Feb 7, 2022
Margaret Agnes Grecu was born on March 31st, 1949 and passed away on February 7th, 2022 at the age of seventy-two. She lived in Tehama County for thirty years and spent fifteen years as a professional landscaper.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Robert Cooker and David Austen Cooker. She lived to see five grandchildren and two...
Beth Eileen Miller
Feb 6, 2022
Beth Louise Miller was born on July 3rd, 1927 and passed away on February 6th, 2022 at the age of 94.
Frederick William Eggers
Feb 3, 2022
Frederick William Eggers was born on January 29th, 1940 and passed away on February 3rd, 2022 at the age of 82. Frederick is survived by a son Keith Eggers, daughter Sharon Young, and daughter Caroline Killgo. He is also survived by a brother, Joel Eggers. Fred lived to see 6 Grandchildren.
Ivan Allen Downs
Feb 2, 2022
Ivan Allen Downs was born on June 6th, 1995 and passed away on February 2nd, 2022 at the age of twenty-six. He lived in Tehama County for ten years, and was employed as a retail associate for four years.
Ivan is survived by his parents, Scott Downs and Kelly Norton.
Joseph Geoffrey Christen
Feb 1, 2022
Joseph Geoffrey Christen was born December 22nd, 1952 and passed away on February 1st, 2022 at the age of 69. He is survived by a sister, Tricia Christen-Rivas.
Joan Ann Thomas
Feb 1, 2022
Joan Ann Thomas was born on March 28th, 1932 and passed away on February 1st, 2022 at the age of 89. Joan is survived by her son Donald Thomas, and daughter Kristine Thomas. She lived to see 7 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
Virginia Lea Woolery
Feb 1, 2022
Virginia Lea Woolery was born on February 7th, 1934 and passed away on February 1st, 2022 at the age of 87. Virginia is survived by her son Richard Dennis Woolery and 2 daughters, Janey Woolery and Carolyne Husted. She lived to see 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.
Carolyn Marie Foster
Jan 26, 2022
Carolyn Marie Foster was born on March 14th, 1954 and passed away on January 26th, 2022 at the age of 67. Carolyn is survived by her Significant other, Edward Daitoku along with her daughter, Erica Hency, She is also survived by a sister, Deborah Keeler. She lived to see 4 Grandchildren.
Raymond Ellsworth Bachmeyer
Jan 23, 2022
Raymond Ellsworth Bachmeyer was born on April 20th, 1954 and passed away on January 23rd, 2022 at the age of 67. Raymond is survived by his brother, Frank Bachmeyer and his sister, Sherron Emerson.
Joseph William Abrao Sr
Jan 23, 2022
Joseph William Abrao Sr was born on May 5th, 1935 and passed away on January 23rd, 2022 at the age of 86. Joseph is survived by a daughter, Christine Robinson along with 3 brothers, Ed Abrao, Al Abrao, and Tony Abrao. He lived to see 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
Michael Vincent Ziesing
Jan 21, 2022
Michael Vincent Ziesing was born on June 16th, 1946 and passed away on January 21st, 2022 at the age of 75. Michael is survived by his wife Laura Benfer, and his son Matthew Ziesing.
Marion Janice Ehly
Jan 18, 2022
Marion Janice Ehly was born on February 16th, 1939 and passed away on January 18th, 2022 at the age of 82. Marion is survived by 1 daughter, Janice Reid. She lived to see 7 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.
David Lee Merrifield
Jan 17, 2022
David Lee Merrifield was born on September 28th, 1945 and passed away on January 17th, 2022 at the age of 76. David is survived by his wife, Kathy Merrifield and 3 sons, Robert Merrifield, David Merrifield and Nolan Merrifield. He is also survived by 1 sister, Margery Burke.
David lived to see 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great...
Olga Clarice Johnson
Jan 13, 2022
Olga Clarice Johnson was born on December 7th, 1934 and passed away on January 13th, 2022 at the age of 87. Olga is survived by 1 son, Darryl Fogarty and 1 daughter, Denise Schultz. She lived to see 2 Grandchildren.
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