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04/04/2026

Esther Lela Shultz
June 30, 1928 – February 4, 2026

Esther Lela Shultz, age 97, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In 1948, Esther married her beloved husband of over 70 years, Bill. Early in their marriage, they traveled with PG&E, living in a travel trailer before settling in Grass Valley in 1950. Together, they raised two children, James and Margaret. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 2018, and her son, James, in 2016.

Esther lived a life rooted in service, faith, and kindness. She was deeply involved in Peace Lutheran Church, where her faith guided her actions and relationships. For more than 40 years, she volunteered in elementary school classrooms, helping young students learn to read—an effort that left a lasting impact on countless children and families.

She found joy in life’s simple pleasures: tending her garden, reading, sewing, crafting, and writing letters to those she loved. She cherished her friendships, maintaining lifelong bonds with both her high school friends and her church community. Esther was known for her generosity, and deep compassion for both people and animals. She was also strong-willed and spoke her mind with honesty and conviction—a quality that reflected her strength of character and sincerity.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Margaret Shultz of Grass Valley; her granddaughter, Erin Doherty (James) of Roseville; her great-grandsons, Tyler, Jared, and Caleb Doherty; and her granddaughter, Emily Shultz of Grass Valley.
A memorial service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. on April 25.

04/02/2026

Luther Faler Obituary
Luther Faler

November 27, 1929 – January 2, 2026

Luther (Luke) William Faler Sr, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2026, in Redmond, OR. Luther Faler served as City Finance Director for Grass Valley and Folsom, CA; and as City Deputy Finance Director for Southgate and Santa Rosa, CA. In his later years, Luke enjoyed playing the piano for friends, and watching Lawrence Welk show episodes with family and friends.

Luther was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Eva May Faler, by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Ruth Faler; his daughter Karen Joy Jackson (Chris); and by his siblings Gerald Faler, Jerome Faler, and Wilma Miller; and by Wilma's husband Robert Miller.

Luther is survived by his son Luther Faler, Jr (Joyce); grandchildren Karissa Metz (Andrew) and Katelyn Wolfe (Adison); great grandchildren Willow and Maple Metz, and Ronin Wolfe; his sister Hortense "Sally" Voges, and multiple nephews and nieces and their children.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Love Building, 660 Minnie Street Grass Valley CA, at 2pm on Saturday, April 4, 2026. A second Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Redmond, Oregon at a later date.

04/01/2026

Rosalee Clanton

Rosalee Clanton passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 87.

She was born on March 4, 1939, in Greely, CO to Raymond and MaryAlice Turner.

In 1957, she married the love of her life, Ray Clanton, in Grass Valley. They raised three children, Michael, Laura, and Daniel.
Rosalee was a switchboard operator and worked at Roscoe’s Department Store until she decided to stay home and raise her children. Her main and most loved job was being a wife and raising her children and grandchildren. She was proud of every single one of her family members. She loved God above all else. She enjoyed hiking, gardening, reading, playing musical instruments (keyboard, piano, glockenspiel) and was learning the harp. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her sister, Reata Rea Price; children Michael (Donna) Clanton, Laura (Bryan) Schaaf, and Daniel Clanton; grandchildren, Christopher Clanton, Crystal (Chris) Tuttle, Araina Roy, Rachel (Jeff) Gortner, and David (Emma) Schaaf; and many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren as well as her beloved dog Reggie.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ray Clanton who passed away in July 2012.

Memorial Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Church of Christ on Whiting Street in Grass Valley.

03/31/2026

Bryan Lee Huneycutt, 78, of Penn Valley, California, passed unexpectedly but peacefully into the presence of the Lord on March 15, 2026, in Grass Valley, California, after a brief illness. Bryan was born in High Point, North Carolina, to Jay Doyce Huneycutt and Helen Virginia Dean Huneycutt, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and carried with him a lifelong curiosity about the world and how things worked.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from North Carolina State University in 1969 and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His career began at the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory (Calspan) in Buffalo, New York, where he worked in radar systems. Even as a young professional, Bryan made time for his many athletic pursuits. He played tennis, including tournaments, became a certified ski instructor and skied throughout the United States and Europe, and was also a certified scuba diver. He enjoyed golf, ping pong, and sailing, and played on his company’s softball, basketball, and bowling teams.

In 1974, Bryan moved to Pasadena, California, to join NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), beginning a remarkable 51-year career defined by dedication and quiet brilliance. He contributed to numerous groundbreaking missions, including the Viking Project, SEASAT, Shuttle Imaging Radar missions, and Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C. He played a role in the Mars Pathfinder mission and the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Over the course of his career, he helped advance the design and understanding of synthetic aperture radar systems and was published 15 times. He also served as NASA’s representative to international organizations, helping protect the frequency spectrum essential to space-based research. His role at JPL took him all over the world, and he loved exploring new places and bringing his family along when possible. Bryan retired in October 2025, just five months before his passing, after a lifetime of work he truly loved.

It was in Pasadena that Bryan met his wife, Jeanne. They married on December 12, 1976, and recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Together they built a life rooted in partnership, steadiness, and a deep love for one another and their family. With Bryan’s recent retirement, they were looking forward to more family travel and more time on the tennis court. They had recently returned from Arizona, where they celebrated their son Adam earning his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. Bryan and Jeanne moved to Lake Wildwood in Penn Valley, California, in 2020 to be closer to their daughter’s family and their two grandchildren.

Bryan was a gentle and deeply kind man, known for his steady presence, quiet sense of humor, and ever-present smile. He was never one to anger, always ready for something fun, and genuinely interested in the world around him. He loved travel, good food, tennis, and exploring family genealogy. He was almost always in a blue shirt, often with notes tucked into his front pocket. More than anything, Bryan loved his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather who rarely missed a game or activity. His grandchildren could count on him being there, cheering them on with warmth and pride. He showed his love in countless quiet ways, through his presence, his attention, and his unwavering support, although he never let anyone win a board game.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne Ellen Soule Huneycutt; his children, Ashley Johnson and Adam Huneycutt; his son-in-law, Brandon Johnson; his cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Avonlea Johnson; and his brothers, Don, Alan, and David Huneycutt. Bryan was a man of faith, and in his final moments, he shared words that reflected the peace he carried: “I am peaceful, I know where I’m going, I have a Lord in Jesus to see. I’ll miss all you Loved Ones.”

03/31/2026

Lawrence Franklin Opel

Lawrence Franklin Opel, a resident of Nevada City for twenty-nine years, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home with his wife close by. He was 82 years old.

Karin and Larry had been married for 59 years. Larry was born on Jan. 31, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK and lived in Southern California before retiring to Nevada City in 1997.

Larry was active in Nevada County Search and Rescue, and he and Karin were founding members of the High Sierra Corvette Club.

He is survived by his wife, Karin of Nevada City; their daughter, Jennifer of San Carlos, CA; their son, Mike and daughter-in-law, Kim of Laguna Niguel, CA; and their granddaughter, Alyssa of Redwood City, CA.

A celebration of life will be held at their home in Nevada City at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper & Weaver Mortuary.

03/18/2026

Marlys Ann Sanders
April 17, 1947 - March 12, 2026

Marlys Ann Sanders passed away on March 12, 2026 in Redding, Ca. from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. She was 78 years old. Marlys’s friends and family stayed by her side during her final days.

Marlys was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 17, 1947 to Elvin and Vera Eden. She was the eldest sister of Vicki and Syndi. Her family moved to the Bay Area of California in 1957 and then to Modesto, California in 1965. Marlys met her love, Forrest Sanders, in college in 1967. Their marriage of over 50 years began in 1968 until Forrest’s sudden death in 2019. Marlys never truly recovered from losing Forrest.

Marlys and Forrest lived in Eureka, California and then Fresno, California where they had their first child, Michelle. They then settled in Hathaway Pines, California and had two more children, Lisa and Kristofor. The family relocated to southern Oregon and then spent 30 years in El Dorado Hills, California. After losing Forrest, Marlys moved to Penn Valley, California and then to Redding, California.

The family grew as Michelle married Chris Lewis and had a daughter, Alexandria. Lisa married Michael Kielich and had a son, Forest and a daughter, Mila. Kristofor married Andrea Springer and had a son, Hudson and a daughter, Jade. Marlys was an exuberantly fun and playful mother and grandmother and was cherished for these loving traits.

Marlys spent time as a dental assistant, a stay at home mom and worked in schools positively impacting the lives of children with her gifts of light hearted joy and imagination. Marlys will be remembered for her kindness, beauty, humor, child-like spirit and affable personality.

Marlys loved Christmas and birthdays, bright colors, the ocean, a good story, late night talks, traditions, children, sunshine, flowers, gardens, God, her family and friends. She was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.

Donations can be made in Marlys’s honor to the following organizations:
1. Parkinson's Foundation - parkinson.org
18004PDINFO or 1800 2734636
2. Dignity Health Connected Living
100 Mercy Oaks Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
Attn: Redding Parkinson's Support Group
checks: to DHCL with FBO Redding Parkinson's Group in the comments.

03/14/2026

Corey Walter Sharp passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 36.

The youngest of three brothers, Corey is survived by his father, Walter Sharp and Cathy; his mother, Marilyn Gordon and Carl; and his two older brothers, Josh and Kevin. He is also survived by several stepbrothers and stepsisters, many aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. His nephew, Walker Gordon, held a very special place in his heart.

Corey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lyndon and Florence Sharp, and Carl and Nena Pinter.

Born in Grass Valley, Corey graduated from Bear River High School in 2007 and attended Sierra College. He was known for his kind heart, amazing sense of humor, in-depth knowledge of many subjects, love for all dogs, adventurous spirit, skilled hands, and deep appreciation for the outdoors.

Growing up in the foothills of Northern California, some of Corey’s favorite times were spent backpacking with his dad and brothers in Grouse Ridge, snowboarding in the winter, and wakeboarding behind the family boat during the summer.

Corey was a talented skateboarder and also enjoyed spending time playing and competing on the disc golf course with friends.

He loved spending time outdoors hunting, practicing archery, and fishing along the Northern California coast.

Corey spent many years working side by side with his dad in the family cabinet shop, where he developed a strong eye for craftsmanship and design.

He will be remembered for the adventures he shared with family, the quiet pride he took in learning new skills, and the kindness he showed to those around him.

The mountains, the ocean, and the workbench were places where Corey felt most at home, and the memories made there will remain with those who loved him.

The most important part of Corey’s life journey is that he received Jesus Christ as his Savior. It is a comfort to those who share Corey’s faith, knowing we will see him again in heaven.

He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

A celebration of Corey’s life will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 10056 Wolf Road, Grass Valley, California. A lunch reception and time to visit with family and friends will follow.

All who knew Corey are welcome to attend.

03/14/2026

George Bottom

October 1, 1930 – March 2, 2026

George A. Bottom, born October 1, 1930, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Grass Valley, California, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

George was born in Oakland, California, to Sandy and Irene Bottom and was the younger of two brothers. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1948. Shortly thereafter, he married Barbara Franklin, also of Oakland. They shared 35 years of marriage until Barbara's passing in 1983. Together, they raised four children: George Neal Bottom (deceased April 1970), Dale G. Bottom, Stephen B. Bottom, and Susan L. Bottom. George is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

George dedicated much of his professional life to public service. He began his career with the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department in 1959 as a hoseman and retired in 1985 as a Fire Captain from Station 10 on Oak Grove Road in Walnut Creek, California. He was widely respected as a mentor to younger firefighters and served as a Financial Trustee for Fire Fighters Local 1230.

Before retiring to Grass Valley, George was an active member of the Clayton, California community, where he coached youth baseball. In retirement, he pursued his passion for golf and became a member of the Alta Sierra Golf Club.

A memorial service honoring George will be held at The Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, California, on April 16 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow on April 17th at Oakmont Cemetery in Lafayette, California.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Project Pink Wheels, 112 Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553. Checks should be payable to Local 1230 Charity Fund, with "Project Pink Wheels in honor of George Bottom" noted in the memo line.

03/13/2026

Richard Chapman Tumilty
(October 31, 1928 – February 25, 2026)

Richard Chapman Tumilty was born on October 31, 1928, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended local schools, and by age 16 was already an accomplished organist.

He went on to earn a BA in music from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, graduating in 1950. The following year, he received an MA in organ and sacred music from Boston University. He then served four years in the United States Air Force, including a posting in Salzburg, Austria, with an intelligence unit.

In 1958, he earned an MA in Sacred Theology from the Episcopal General Theological Seminary in New York City. He was ordained a priest the next year in the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California and served parishes in Vallejo and Humboldt County.

He later became chaplain at the Episcopal Annie Wright School in Tacoma, Washington. There he met Joan Fay of Portland, Maine, and were married in the school chapel in 1966. In 1969, the couple moved to St. Helena, California, where Richard served as rector of Grace Episcopal Church for 23 years.

After retiring in 1992, they relocated to Grass Valley, California. He became assistant priest, organist, and choir director at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. In retirement, he remained active with Habitat for Humanity and teaching English as a Second Language.

In 2013, he entered the Roman Catholic Church. Richard died peacefully at his home in Grass Valley on February 25, 2026, at the age of 97.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan; their son John and his wife Alice Crebs, along with granddaughters Caroline and Sydney, of Lafayette, California; their daughter Sarah of Middletown, California; and their son Michael (Br. Brendan) of Silver City, New Mexico.

A requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grass Valley, California, on March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in St. Helena, California, on March 24 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Patrick’s Church Music Program (stpatrickgrassvalley.org) or Hospitality House (hhshelter.org).

03/10/2026

Consuelo (Connie) Aguilar was born to Erastro Gonzalez and Maria Muñoz in San Bernardino, CA on July 24, 1928. She was their 5th and youngest child. On February 21, 2026, Connie passed away peacefully in her home in Grass Valley, CA. Within the embrace of those two dates, Connie lived a remarkable life of 97 years.

At 2 years of age, before memories are established, her mother died of tuberculosis. Shortly after, her father suffered a serious injury and was unable to care for the children. Connie and her siblings then lived with their grandparents whose rapidly failing health soon incapacitated them also. Throughout the following years of childhood, while growing up in a variety of settings, Connie’s siblings developed a close bond that was forged by these tragedies. At 16, Connie “aged out” of foster care and went to live with her brother Ernie and his newlywed wife Rosie. Ernie introduced his little sister to Joaquin (King) Aguilar. When Connie was 18, she and King married. For the following 75 years they wove their lives together in a beautiful tapestry of love and devotion.

It was the 4th of July, 1959 when Connie and King, who at the time had 3 young children, moved away from the Bay Area, bringing their family to a town they knew very little about. Connie sometimes recounted that sweltering day of arrival in Grass Valley, saying that all she could do was sweat and hold a hose of cool running water over her family. She wondered if she would survive for a week. That week of survival became 67 years of a flourishing life with family and many friends.

Along with King and his brother Pete, Connie established A&A Heating and Air Conditioning. Connie was the bookkeeper, exhibiting her gift for organization and attention to detail while shining her bright demeanor over all. Connie was an active member of St. Patrick’s Parish community as a member of the YLI, the Catholic Ladies Relief Society and Mount St. Mary’s Academy. Connie was adamant that her children would have a Catholic school education. When the family house burned to the ground, leaving her unable to pay the tuition, Connie asked if she could clean the school for the money to pay for her children’s education.

Connie, despite never knowing her own mother, she became the model of a loving mother with a gentle but steadfast, unshakable commitment to her children. Those in her care always experienced the delightfulness of her presence, the infectious song of her laughter, and the preciousness of each bite of her prune cake. She and her sister Dora established a long-standing tradition of making amazing tamales that continues to gather the family at Christmas time.

Although she experienced many hardships, Connie’s grit and grace transformed obstacles into opportunities, stone walls into open doors. She did not allow life’s challenges to keep her from cultivating a home of enthusiastic joy, great fun, wide generosity and warm hospitality. She and King were completely dedicated to each other in life, in work, in adventure but not in family card games when Connie’s competitive spirit flashed brightly with each hand.

In retirement, Connie took up golf and quickly became well known as a very talented golfer, and a sought-after partner. She won many tournaments and came home with her trophies. She was the NCC Club Champion. However, Connie will always be our family champion and a brilliant example of how to live life with gratefulness, beauty, strength, courage and love. Those qualities were her real trophies.

In her final few years, after King’s death in 2021, Connie lived a quieter reflective life. She traded in the birdies and eagles of the golf course for the hummingbirds and sparrows she fed daily on her porch. In serene hours of contemplation, gazing upon her flowers and into the depths of the sky from her favorite chair, she rummaged through the treasure chest of her life. She thought of her beloved husband King, her cherished siblings Mary, Ernie (Rosie), Dora (Jess), Alfred, her deeply cherished children Ken (Amelia), Larry (Carol), Christine (John), and Paul (Kristin). She’d think of her dearly loved grandchildren Kendi (Matt), Ben (Allie), Lorie (Jake), Owen (Journie), Patrick (Hannah), Regina, Annie (Max), her much-loved great grandchildren Athena, Vivienne, Scarlet, Sawyer, Della, Jack, Evan and Joseph, as well as her extended family and friends. In Connie’s moments of quiet she could smile, bless them all and whisper the only words that were left to say from her grace-filled spirit after 97 years of living, “Thank you.” “I love you all.”

With her passing, Connie hands us each a lantern, lit by her laughter and strength as we continue on our way with the legacy she bestows on us. Very frequently, after sharing a story or experience with Connie, her only comment would be, “How wonderful!” That will always be our culminating memory of you Connie, “How wonderful!”

A Rosary Vigil Service will be held on March 18, 2026 at 5:00 at Hooper and Weaver Mortuary in Grass Valley. Connie’s funeral mass will be celebrated on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 in St. Patrick’s Church, Grass Valley.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Mount St Mary’s Academy, Grass Valley CA

03/09/2026

Warren L. Conrad, 89 of Grass Valley, California passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Warren was born on January 30, 1936, in Litchfield, Nebraska, to Ray and Ruth Conrad. He grew up in Escondido, California. In 1953, he graduated from Central Escondido Elementary High School.

Beginning in November 1954, Warren served in the U.S. Army for two years before beginning a long career in electronics and retail sales. He was well known for his strong work ethic, kindness, sense of humor, and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

On November 4, 1962, Warren married the love of his life, Dorothy Cleveland in Placerville, California. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family. Warren loved electronics and TV repair. He worked at a TV repair shop and later owned his own TV business. They lived in Placerville for three years and moved to Grass Valley, Calfornia.

In 1967, after moving to Grass Valley, Warren opened a radio-TV repair shop that was named “Advance TV”. It was located on Neal Street in Grass Valley. Then, four years later, he expanded his business and he became a Radio Shack Dealer. As the Radio Shack business became more successful, Warren moved the Radio Shack store to Glenbrook Plaza Shopping Center in Grass Valley. Later, he opened a second store next to Kmart at McKnight Crossing Shopping Center. Both Radio Shack stores were very successful, because Warren was very conscientious and helpful to every customer who entered his store. He would take the time to give electronic advice. Also, customers enjoyed coming to see him with their TV and radio repairs.

Warren Conrad is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Conrad; his children, Darryl Conrad and Sheryl (Conrad) French; and his five grandchildren, Katie, Joshua, Alessa, Carissa, and Phillip. He is also survived by his sisters, Jacqueline (Conrad) Jacques Shiery and Ravolla (Conrad) Yann. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ruth Conrad; and his brother, Darrell Conrad.

Warren was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle to his family. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

Warren Conrad’s Celebration of Life will be held on March 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the Grass Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley, California.

03/04/2026

Coleen Gay Cissney, born on January 26, 1937, in St. Joseph, MO, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Grass Valley at the age of 89.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 13th at 11:00 a.m. at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary in Nevada City.

Coleen resided for over 50 years in Rough and Ready, where she cultivated her deep love for gardening, her family, and her many animals. Her home was a place of warmth, beauty, and welcome much like Coleen herself.

Coleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Clarence Leroy Cissney; and her two sons, Clarence Theodore Cissney and Terry Lee Cissney.

She is survived by her son, Leroy Cissney; her daughter, Dayleen Johnson; her son-in-law, Doug Johnson; seven grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Her legacy lives on through each of them.

Christmas was Coleen’s favorite holiday, and she had a special gift for making it magical for everyone around her. The season will not be the same without her joyful spirit, thoughtful touches, and the love she poured into every celebration.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper & Weaver Mortuary.

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