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08/12/2025

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08/04/2025

Obituary For Edward Philip Handy
It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we gather in memory of a cherished life of Edward Philip Handy — a life marked by kindness, generosity and unwavering devotion to family, friends and community. As we mourn the passing of our beloved, we also celebrate the indelible mark left upon the world, and the enduring spirit that will remain in our hearts forever.

On June 30, 2025, he took his last breath and went to join his family in Heaven. He was 91 years old.

He was born in Hoopa, California, on Jan 3, 1934, to Owen and Sara Handy, our loved one’s journey began in a close-knit community. Ed spent most of his life in Humboldt County. Raised on Sugar Bowl Ranch in Hoopa with his siblings Owen, Jean and Mae, Handy worked in the woods, logging for years. Then became a diesel mechanic and worked for Baywood Equipment Co. He also worked side jobs for many trucking companies.

Dad moved to the Sacramento area several years, working for Napa Pipe. Later in the years after retiring from Napa Pipe, he lived on his ranch, in Hayfork, up the hill from his sister Mae’s ranch.

He married Rita Salnave, they had three boys, Peter, Philip and Terry. His boys gave him many grandchildren.

He later married Elizibeth Dixon, He helped her raise her children Jimmey, Burt, John and Martha.

At the heart of this life was an unwavering devotion to family. As a parent, partner, sibling or child, our loved one radiated kindness and steadiness. The family home became a place of welcome, a haven for celebrations, heartfelt conversations and quiet moments of togetherness.

Beyond the walls of home, commitment to community ran deep. Volunteering at local organizations, supporting causes close to the heart and extending a hand to those in need, his was a life lived in the service of others. Neighbors speak of generosity of the meal delivered in times of trouble, the ride offered when needed most, the patient ear always willing to listen. Countless moments were dedicated to the simple joys that color our days. the delight of a well-tended garden. The canning of his favorite jam, the cutting of a tree that was out of place. Cooking for his sister, and the quiet pride in a job well done.

He is preceded in death by his parents Owen and Sara Handy; his brother Owen, his sisters Jean and May; his son Terry and his grandson Jimmy.

He lived his last 22 years in Hayfork; he loved country living and a simple life.

Honoring a journey of love, character and legacy, there will be a graveside service for Ed and his sister Mae on Aug. 30, 2025, at the cemetery in Hayfork.

08/04/2025

Obituary For Ivan Nick Klang
Ivan N. “Big Nick” Klang, 67, of Coffee Creek, California, passed away on May 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and creativity.

He is survived by his three sons, Nick, Duke and Lance; his eight cherished grandchildren; and his loyal dog, Junior.

Known affectionately as “Big Nick,” Ivan was a familiar face to many in the community — chances are, if you had your house drywalled, he was the one who did it. Beyond his trade, he was a talented local artist with a deep passion for crafting burl wood tables and collecting driftwood along the lake.

Big Nick had a heart as big as his name, and he touched the lives of countless people with his kindness, generosity and unmistakable presence. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a father, a son, an amazing man and friend to all. “You will forever be missed, we love you, Dad.”

There will be a celebration of life when the family is ready, and they will put out an announcement with the date and time.

07/18/2025

David Eugene Albee went to be with the Lord at the age of 76 on June 24, 2025.

He passed away at his longtime home in Ruth, California, with his family at his side.

Dave was born in Scotia, California, on Nov. 9, 1948, to Jack and Emma Albee. He grew up on a sheep and cattle ranch in southern Humboldt County. His love for ranching and the outdoors was ingrained in him during those early years on the ranch. Hunting deer, trout fishing, running hounds, working stock dogs and handling livestock were powerful influences on him. Simply put, cowboy life was in his blood.

He is survived by his brother Jack Albee (Cindy), sister-in-law Fran Albee, sister-in-law Sherry Brown, brother-in-law Craig Brown, son David (Lyndee) Albee, son Dan (Terra) Albee, daughter Kristin (Phil) Berti, 11 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ginger, father Jack, mother Emma, brother Joe and sister Mary.

Dave attended Miranda Elementary School and South Fork High School, graduating in 1966. While at South Fork High School, Dave met the love of his life, Ginger Brown, whom he would later marry. Dave also became an outstanding football and basketball player during his high school years. After high school, he went on to Humboldt State to study history and play football. While at Humboldt, Dave was fortunate to play on one of Humboldt’s best football teams. During his junior year, the Lumberjacks went 10-1 and won the Camellia Bowl. He was always very proud of that. Dave completed a bachelor’s degree in history and earned his teaching credential from Humboldt.

In December 1969, Dave married Ginger Brown, his high school sweetheart. Dave and Ginger moved to Ruth in 1972, where they started a family, and Dave took a job at Van Duzen Elementary School as the eighth grade teacher. Dave thoroughly enjoyed this job. He had many challenging students, but nothing that a sturdy yardstick couldn’t cure. Dave started basketball and football teams for the kids during those years, and they had a lot of fun and quite a bit of success.

In 1975, Dave’s father-in-law, Larry Brown, bought the Travis Ranch located just to the south of Ruth. Dave left the school business and went to work on the ranch. Dave poured his heart and soul into working on the ranch. He loved it. He and Ginger raised their family during those years. Dave gave the kids all the opportunities he had growing up, and Ginger took care of everybody.

In 1990, Dave returned to the school business. He went back to work at Southern Trinity as a teacher, but eventually he completed his master’s degree in education and became the superintendent. During his school days, he made business decisions, taught classes, disciplined kids and did a lot of basketball coaching. He enjoyed most of his school duties; however, he really loved the basketball coaching. He was good at it. His teams took on the character of their coach, disciplined and tough as nails. Over the many years he coached on the North Coast, Dave was regarded as one of the best coaches in the area.

In 2006, Dave retired from the school business for good. He went back to work full time on the Travis Ranch with his boys, David and Dan. Things were good for a couple of years. He was enjoying the cowboy life, and he and Ginger were being blessed with some grandchildren.

Unfortunately, Ginger had a massive stroke in 2009, and she became completely incapacitated. This would prove to be the biggest challenge of Dave’s life. For nearly 10 years, Dave cared for Ginger’s every need until she finally passed in 2019. It was the most extraordinary act of love and commitment one could give.

In the fall of 2020, the August Complex Fire burned the entire Travis Ranch. The fire devastated the land and killed a large portion of the cowherd. Dave had a strong connection to the land, having worked on it for nearly 50 years. He wrote a story about his experience during the fire called “A Fire Story”. His story is very interesting, and I encourage all to read it if you get a chance.

Sometime in 2022, while logging and working to clean up the mess in the aftermath of the August Fire, Dave began to have health issues. Fatigue and weight loss were the primary symptoms. He trudged on. Getting up at 3 a.m. and working long days. Finally, he went to the doctor. Throughout 2023, he had several visits and blood tests. A couple of vitamin deficiencies were found, but something else was wrong. In February 2024, he was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. He battled for a year and a half. Finally, he said enough.

Dave Albee didn’t fear death. He led a good life, and he was a good man. He was hard-working, honest, giving and a servant of God. Dave gave his life to the Lord in 1990. He is in heaven now with his love, Ginger.

There will be a memorial service for Dave at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Ruth Community Church. Anyone is welcome to attend and celebrate this wonderful man. A lunch and time of fellowship will follow the service.

07/10/2025

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07/10/2025

Obituary For Mary Louise Spangle-Adrian
Mary Louise Spangle-Adrian died June 30, 2025, at the age of 91.

She was born on Jan. 2, 1934, in Red Bluff, California, to Louis and Nora Spangle, the second to the youngest of eight children. Mary lived most of her childhood years in Red Bluff with short moves to various logging camps as her father followed the work around the North State. She often told the story of how she could always beat up her older brother, Ivan Spangle, even into adulthood.

In 1949 they moved to Lewiston, California, for Mary’s father’s job. The week after she arrived, she met her future husband, Roger W. Adrian, as he was delivering milk to their house. Roger and Mary were married a year later. Within two years they had their first two children, Karen and Sharon, with Mary staying home and caring for them. Bettina, Roger and Angela followed to complete the family. Roger and Mary were very proud of the fact that they never paid rent to someone else, having only moved twice after getting married. Upon her death, Mary had lived in her home for 61 years.

Mary worked for a brief period of time at Trinity Market and later for Landreth’s Upholstery, but she preferred staying home. She always had a side business to make money. This included sewing, daycare, ironing and eventually she had her own upholstery business. We can’t count how many children she cared for over the years, always treating them like her own.

She and her husband Roger, along with Dee and Sharon Potter and Gerard and Dale Kaz, started the Six-Pak Packers. Mary could ride with the best of them and was an excellent Dutch oven chef, baking breads, cakes and everything else in the mountains. Roger and Mary eventually became the sole owners of the Packers and spent many enjoyable hours in the Trinity Alps sharing their love of the mountains with others.

Her final job was owning and running the Trinity Taxi business. She did everything except fix the vehicles. She knew every back road and especially got great joy in helping the senior citizens shop for groceries, carry them in the house and put them away. She also kept new coats in the trunk of the cab for children who needed them.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Karen Fortenberry (Roland), Sharon Braxton (Roger Thomas), Bettina Blackwell (Bill) and Angela Adrian. She leaves grandchildren Amy Fortenberry, Danielle Warford, Shiloe Braxton, Crissy Klapheck, Lori Eldridge, Mary Daw, Betsy Fowers, Michael Blackwell, Billie Adkins, Rene Takwi, Hope Ezeani, Morgan Adrian, Nicholas Adrian, Eric Corella, Sarah Whittington and Jacob Corella. She also leaves many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded by her husband Roger W. Adrian, her son Roger B. Adrian, granddaughter Alyssa, her parents Nora and Louis Spangle and her siblings, Melburn Spangle, Ralph Spangle, Marvin Spangle, Esther Benfield, Lawrence Spangle, Ivan Spangle and Eva Larkin. Mary is also survived by her friend of over 50 years, Julie LaHorgue, who she called her fifth daughter.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Trinity Alps Funeral Home in Weaverville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golden Age Senior Center, Trinity Scholarship Foundation or the Trinity County Historical Society.

07/10/2025

Obituary For Jerry Stanford Main
Jerry Stanford Main passed away, peacefully, on May 31, 2025, at Trinity Hospital. He was 88.

Jerry was born in San Francisco to Stanford and Eldean Main. He was raised in a small town on the Pacific coast, Pacifica. Jerry served his country as a radioman in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. While in the Navy he married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine. Once out of the service, Jerry worked as a Teamster to support his family of five.

Jerry is preceded in death by his two sons, Jerry Jr. and Gregory. Jerry leaves behind his daughter, Dianne (Don) Woodworth of Douglas City, five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Jerry followed his retired parents and son Greg to Trinity County in the early 1980s where he later opened a pet grooming business in Weaverville.

Jerry was a quiet man, keeping mostly to himself. He enjoyed telling stories “of the good ole days.” He loved his family, home-cooked meals and cookies of any kind! He had a special spot in his heart for animals, having many pets over the years. He loved working at the Pet Motel and volunteered many hours at the Trinity County Animal Shelter.

Our family would like to send out a special thank you to our local EMS team for their efficiency and kindness during emergencies. We would also like to thank the wonderful, compassionate staff at Trinity Hospital. We are blessed to have them in our community.

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Honoring the love, strength, and legacy of every father — today and always. Happy Father’s Day from all of us.

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Donald R. Stewart

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Weaverville Cemetery, followed by a 2 p.m. reception at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center, 101 Arbuckle Court,

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06/07/2025

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, caretaker and good friend Ezra Noble passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2025. He was 45.

Ezra was born in Weaverville on Jan. 29, 1980. Growing up, Ezra was very outgoing, athletic and intelligent. He loved and excelled at soccer; always a top scorer and could have gone pro, but having the go-for-it attitude he blew his knee out snowboarding and ruined a football career.

Ezra and family moved to Cuba, New Mexico, in 1994 where he went to high school with a brief time at Trinity High School. He aced his classes, skipped senior year and received a full-ride scholarship to New Mexico Tech, graduating in four years with a degree in Electrical Engineering, earning a special reward not many could do and was the youngest in his class.

Ezra chose to move back to Trinity County. He wanted to enjoy life; he loved the outdoors and was really active. He fully embraced music; rock ’n’ roll, hip-hop, punk, reggae, folk, dancing and singing along. He loved so many things, to read, write and philosophize, to build, garden and BBQ (ever a carnivore). He played poker, golf, disc golf, indoor soccer, loved watching movies, shows, sports and just hanging out. He also helped family/friends out all the time.

His employment varied from security installer, electrical wiring, substitute teacher, wood craftsman, tiler, stonemason, glass blower, artist, restaurant worker, wherever his expertise was needed. Ezra constructed many beautiful pieces of art that will remain a beautiful part of his legacy.

He leaves behind his parents, Scott and Josie Noble, brother Adam Noble, sister Melanie Denning (J.R.); nephews Drew and Cohen Denning and niece Harper Denning. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins. They all loved him very much. He made a lot of friends and will be missed by all around.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Ray and Beverly Noble, and Joe and Margie Esquibel; uncle R.J. Noble, cousin Anthony Noble, uncles Paul and Joseph Esquibel.

A celebration of his life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Tangle Blue Saloon, 160 Nugget Lane, Weaverville. Let us remember Ezra’s big smile and love.

05/21/2025

Obituary For Carol Anne Bunce
The legendary, Carol Anne Bunce, often referred to as Crazy Grandma, passed away with family by her side at her home in Trinity Center on April 30, 2025.

Carol, a one-of-a-kind woman known for her wit, profanity, whiskey drinking and shaky hands, took Trinity County by storm in 1976 after relocating here from Morgan Hill with her husband Bob.

Bob and Carol are most remembered for owning the famous Airporter Inn Resort in Trinity Center. During their 14 years of business and 30+ years of residency, they built many meaningful friendships and “adopted” any Trinity County teen that walked into their home.

Those lucky enough to have a relationship with Carol, know that underneath the no-nonsense and occasionally offensive exterior, was a bleeding heart that would go out of her way to help those in need.

Carol was a believer that laughter and spontaneity were the only true medicines in life; considering humor and shenanigans the greatest traits she passed along to her children and grandchildren.

Carol was preceded in death by her daughter Sharyl Lynn Bunce (1990) and husband Robert Allen Bunce (2018). She is survived by sons Jay (MaryAnn), Steve, Neal, Dean (Heidi) and Bob (Candice), 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on May 31st at 11 A.M. at the Trinity Center Cemetery.