San Andreas, CA… “Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3. Kindness is something we tend to look over until we are the ones in need of it the most. Ellen Tower understood that simple fact better than most. She […]
Murphys, CA…Elsie Teale of Murphys, CA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at her residence in Murphys. She is survived and loved by her husband Buron Teale, Sister in Laws Shirley Teale and Gay Teale, Sister Margaret Ragsdale , brother James Schultz and nieces Nephews. Elsie was born in Oak […]
Murphys, CA…Thomas ” Tommy Gun” Stowe was born in Redding, CA on April 8, 1942. Husband, dad, grandpa, “papa”, brother, uncle, cousin and friend – this “mountain of a man” – passed away peacefully in the early morning on October 1, 2016 under the rare Black Moon at Sonora Regional Medical Center after a long […]
Valley Springs, CA…Ellen Irene Drinkwine, age 73, passed away on September 30, 2016 in Valley Springs, California. She was born to the late Ellsworth and Thelma Cady on January 21, 1943 in Stockton, California. Ellen attended St. Mary’s High School in Stockton. Ellen was a wedding floral designer in Stockton for many years. Ellen met […]
Angels Camp, CA…Few people go thought life being recognized for such simple things as driving down the road in a milk truck or riding a bicycle though town, but then few people were like Vernon Ratkovich. Vernon was a home grown son of Angels Camp who left an impact on many. Ask any long time […]
San Andreas, CA…Janelle was a beautiful daughter, sister, companion, and friend. She was called home to heaven peacefully on September 2, 2016 after a lifelong battle with chronic health issues. Janelle was a resident of San Andreas, CA and had lived in Calaveras County for over 25 years. Janelle was born on May 24, 1959 […]
Murphys,CA… Please join us on Sunday, October 2nd at the Murphys Diggins Club House to celebrate the life of Peter D. Speno.
Arnold, CA…Lonnie Ray Rasberry was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on June 10,1935 and died September 20, 2016 in Sonora, California. He attended school in Stockton, California and moved to Arnold in 1965, where he and his wife Nola had a successful contracting business (L & R Construction). He had a great sense of humor, loved […]
Herculano (Ralph) Rafael, born June 25, 1949, passed away on September 10, 2016, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s Disease. A resident of Arnold, California since 2006, he came to Calaveras County after retiring in 2004 from 36 years with USS Posco Steel Mill in the bay area. Ralph is survived by is wife Shirley, […]
Murphys, CA…Kathryn Elizabeth Ferrell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on 9/18/2016. During her short stay in the hospital, her family gathered around her to pray, sing her favorite songs, and share beautiful memories as she let go of her beloved husband’s hand and placed it in the hand of […]
Murphys, CA…Libby was born on August 13, 1923 to Charles and Mary E. Ray of Frederick, Maryland. She departed us on the evening of Friday, September 9, 2016 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA at the age of 93. Libby met Gerhardt “Gary” Riedel at the Lutheran Center in Baltimore at a church dance […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On 09-12-16 at about 0750hrs, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire on the 900 block of Ridge Road in Rail Road Flat. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a fully engulfed motorhome. Calaveras County Fire Investigation Unit and Detectives responded to the motorhome and located a deceased […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 09/10/16 at about 0015 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office investigated a drowning incident at Lake Camanche Reservoir. Witnesses observed a female swimming with a floatation device in a cove located near the intersection of Arrowhead and Camanche Drive. The woman was observed going under the water and did not resurfaced. Witnesses, […]
Arnold, CA…Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins passed peacefully Sept. 4, 2016 in Arnold, CA, the town she called home. Born on June 26, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, she retired to Arnold and lived there for 20 years prior to “coming off the mountain” to be closer to family. She was a long-time member of Ebbetts Pass Moose […]
Paloma, CA…Michael Kriletich was born in San Leandro, CA on February 10, 1953. He attended the seminary on Mt Diablo from age 14 to age 18. At 19 he met Diane Jenkins and 2 years later they were married. Together they formed a loving couple and tight team for over 41 years of marriage. Michael […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Vernon Leroy (Lee) Gott Jr. passed away Tuesday August 9, 2016 at his home in Rail Road Flat, CA. Lee was born in Washington but lived all over the country. He was known as a good handy-man that could help with anything that needed fixing. If he didn’t know how to do […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Robert “Glenn” Dell’Orto passed away at home early September 6, 2016 after spending the evening with family and friends celebrating his great grandson’s 3rd birthday. Glenn was 88 years old. He was born in Stockton, CA on March 3, 1928. He attended Calaveras High School where he met his wife Jacquelin Sturr. They […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bernice Betty Whaley aka Bea aka “the lunch-lady” went to be with the Lord on August 30th at the age of 92 and a half. Bea was born 3/10/1924 in Madera, CA and is of English and Miwok Indian heritage. She spent her childhood in California between Klamath and Tulare where she met […]
Copperopolis, CA…On Saturday, September 3, Calaveras County suffered a tragic loss. Colby Westberg was killed in a motor vehicle accident. A fund for donations and support is established at Umpqua Bank. The friends of the Westberg Family would like to thank the community for the countless prayers, love and support. Details regarding the Memorial Fund […]
Angels Camp, CA…Colby W. Westberg, 20 was traveling in his 2000 Dodge westbound on State Route 4 just west of Bonanza Mine Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons he allowed his vehicle to enter the north shoulder. When the Dodge entered the north shoulder it appeared Westberg lost control and over-corrected back into […]
Copperopolis, CA…This is to honor Pat Binns or as many of you knew her “Grandma Pat”. She graced us all with her presence for 91 years and passed away on August 23rd. Many of you saw her at the kids sport events, at Bingo and well almost everything I went to. She was always there […]
Angels Camp, CA…Clarence “Smokey” Spreadborough, Aug. 22, 1928 – Aug. 27, 2016. Born in Monterey, CA, moved to Calaveras County, where his mother was born. He and his siblings attended the little two room school house in Altaville and Bret Harte High. Smokey was a Teamster Truck Driver for 40 years, starting with Blagen Lumber […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Kenneth Eino Hirvonen, 37, passed away in a tragic construction accident on Friday August 19th in Mountain Ranch, CA. Kenny was born September 20th 1978 in Mission Hills, CA to Arto and Jeanne Hirvonen. Kenny was currently living in Sutter Creek, CA working as a general contractor and had recently received his Bachelors […]
Murphys, CA…Richard Earl Hansen, 92, died in San Andreas on Monday, August 22, 2016 of complications following a stroke. He was born on September 25, 1923 in St. Paul, MN to Eyvind and JoHannah Hansen. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Murphys, CA, his sister Betty, his son, Eric, and his daughter, Tina. […]
Murphys, CA…Doris Murphy Barger passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016 at the age of 93. She departed this world in the manner she lived her life – with strength, grace and dignity. She was a remarkable woman who lived a wonderful life. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her […]
Murphys, CA…Peggy Caccamo 90 passed away on August 16, 2016 at Avalon San Andreas CA. Peggy was born August 25, 1925 in Pennsylvania the daughter of Harry and Marie (Elm) Shane moving to Ohio as a young girl. She married Joseph Nard in 1947 and was married for almost 25 years until he passed in […]
Valley Springs, CA…Harlan Michael Kuntz Sr., 53, of Valley Springs, Ca, suddenly passed away at his home on August 10, 2016. Harlan “Harley” was survived by his wife Rhonda, and children: Son, Harlan “Michael” Kuntz Jr. of Valley Springs, and daughters: Arielle (Zach) Winfield of Mokelumne Hill, and Danyelle (Clarence) Hammick of Valley Springs. Harlan […]
Sonora, CA…It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Battalion Chief Michael Spear, 46, Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. Chief Spear passed away overnight at his home in Sonora. We ask that you join us in keeping Mike’s family, his friends, and his coworkers in your thoughts and prayers as they work through their unimaginable […]
Murphys, CA…Brandi Clark, 42, passed away on July 23, 2016 in Las Vegas while doing exactly what she wanted: spending time with her children. She was born in Alaska and spent some of her childhood in Georgia. She moved to Sonora, CA at age 15 and graduated from Sonora High School in 1992. Brandi was […]
San Andreas, CA…On August 2nd Tyler Nichols, 31 was driving a 2003 Saturn southbound on Riata Way approaching Tapadero Street at approximately 30 miles an hour. He entered into a left hand curve in the roadway. He failed to negotiate the curve and traveled off the right side of the roadway onto the dirt/gravel shoulder. […]
