Karen Karlene Rothchild, of Biggs passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Chico, California after an extended illness.Karen was born in Sacramento, California, on September 16, 1963, to Garry F. Rothchild and Mary Julia McGinnis.Karen enjoyed the outdoors, loved gardening and her flowers in the yard. She was a fantastic cook, and enjoyed feeding her family and friends. Karen loved to [...]
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Charles “Chuck” William Reynolds, Jr.
Charles "Chuck" Reynolds Jr., 63, of Gridley passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Rideout Memorial Hospital, Marysville, California.He was born in Gridley, California, on October 21, 1952 to Charles "Chick" and Eleanore Reynolds, of Gridley. He was a lifetime Gridley resident and attended Gridley schools.He started working at Wentz Market in Gridley during high school and continued working in retail [...]
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Virginia Dare McCoy Banks
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery for Virginia Dare McCoy Banks, who passed away Friday, July 29, 2016.She was born November 25, 1924 in Dubach, Louisiana to the late Oscar and Annie McCoy. Virginia enjoyed creating a gracious home, raising her pet dogs, growing flowers and plants, sewing and crocheting. She especially loved preparing delicious meals and will [...]
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John W. Honan
On July 29, 2016 our dearly loved son, brother, father and our friend John William Honan fulfilled his greatest desire to be in the presence of the Lord.He was born August 8, 1943 in San Mateo, California and left us in Oroville, California. We were given such a gift of his great character, gentle spirit, humor, kindness, friendship, honesty and respect. He was also an outstanding musician that played the guitar and keyboards with passion, absolute joy and loved to share. [...]
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Walter Wallace Butcher
Walter Wallace Butcher, 86, passed away in Palo Cedro, California on August 1, 2016.Walter was born to Jacob and Emma Butcher in the red hills, East Biggs on June 6, 1930. Walter grew up in Gridley, graduating from Gridley High School in 1948, where he was senior class and student body president. He also excelled in all sports throughout high school. He married his high school sweetheart, Laura Jean Adams in 1949, who preceded him in death in 1992. Walter [...]
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Mario Nañez
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held August 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gridley, California, for Mario Ogaz Nañez, 58, of Gridley.Mario was born January 4, 1958 in El Paso, Texas to Indalecio and Pola Nañez. Mario was a long time resident of Gridley. He attended local schools and graduated from Gridley High School, Class of ’77. He worked as a mechanic and tire installer for various local companies. [...]
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Patricia Lynn Pope
Patricia "Trish" Lynn Pope was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Edward "Red" Garigliano and Patricia "Pat" Garigliano on December 13, 1952.She passed from this life on August 5, 2016 at her home in Live Oak.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Allan Pope; daughter, Lynn Hostettler; step-daughter, Raquel Norton and husband Jamie; adoptive daughter, Beth "the kid" Saunders; [...]
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Steven Wayne Hughes
A Memorial Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery, Gridley California, for Steven Wayne Hughes, 62, of Gridley, who passed away August 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his loved ones.Steven was born February 27, 1954 in Marysville, California to George A. and Elaine Lamp Hughes. Steven was a long time resident of Butte County. He attended local schools and graduated from Gridley [...]
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Vicki M. Schwartz
A Celebration of life will be held at the Gridley Moose Lodge on November 10, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. for Vicki Schwartz, 63.Vicki passed away October 25, 2016 in Auburn, California. She was born January 22, 1953 in Gridley, California to Leo and Mary Schwartz.She was preceded in death by her long time companion John Blaylock; parents Leo and Mary Schwartz and infant son Bobbie Back.She leaves behind her son Casey Callaway; daughter Keeley (Gary) Forbes; [...]
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Phyllis Patane
Phyllis Garcia Patane passed peacefully on November 1, 2016, at the age of 99 at the Gardens Assisted Living in Yuba City, California.Phyllis was born in Macotera, Spain on March 2, 1917 to parents Lorenzo and Gabriela (Zaballos) Garcia. When Phyllis was age three, the family immigrated to the U.S. via Ellis Island, N.Y. and then on to Gilroy, California, where she attended and graduated from Gilroy schools. She was active with her three son’s activities in 4-H [...]
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Harland Eugene Ramsey
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery for Harland Eugene Ramsey, 77 of Paradise.Harland was born September 22, 1939 in Budseye, Arizona to Joe and June Ramsey. During the early years of WWII the Ramsey, Thompson, Sheets and Bullock families all headed west to California looking for work. Joe, June and Harland ended up in Gridley, California, where he started at McKinley School in 1945. He went thru [...]
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Leonard Roy Barker
Funeral Services for Leonard Roy Barker, 86, of Gridley will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 at Gridley Block Funeral Chapel.Len stayed healthy and active his long life. He passed away after a very short stay in the hospital. He wanted to come home from the hospital and he was able to sleep in his own bed the last night and passed quickly the next morning.He was born in Springville, CA and was raised in Lemoore with his brother and three sisters. His fondest memories [...]
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Gloria Andes
A funeral service will held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Biggs for Gloria Andes, 93, of Biggs, California.Gloria passed away peacefully on November 15, 2016, at home with her family by her side.Gloria had lived in Fresno, Sacramento, Hawaii, Denver and Albuquerque during her life as a military wife. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Andes, who preceded her in death in 2010. They moved back to their hometown of [...]
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Linda Anne Adams
Linda Anne Adams passed away from pancreatic cancer on Friday, November 11, 2016.She was born on June 30, 1947 at the Stork's Retreat in Gridley, California. Linda enjoyed creating and designing dolls, quilting, gardening, decorating, cooking, entertaining, Christmas, camping, backpacking, kayaking, and playing games with friends.Linda was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Nugent.She is survived by her best friend and husband of 38 years, Jim; [...]
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Mary Lockhart
Jesus called home his angel, Mary Lockhart on November 16, 2016.Born on September 4, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Homer and Mary Ricketts. She came to California in 1942 when her dad came to work at the shipyards in Richmond. After her parents divorced, Mary, her mom and her beloved sister, Cora moved to Gridley shortly after the war. Mary and Cora were doubled blessed when their mother married John Williams and gained a brother, Wayne. Mary went to [...]
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Robert James Storm
Robert Storm, 85, of Yuba City passed away November 20, 2016.Bob was born in Gridley, California to parents Jim and Leila Storm, on May 1, 1931. He grew up on a dairy farm so there were always chores to be done. When he wasn’t in school you would find Bob with brother Richard, milking cows, cleaning out stalls or moving cattle. It was at this early age that Bob developed a work ethic that was second to none.He graduated from Gridley High School [...]
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Raymond Shaeffer
Funeral Services are pending for Raymond Shaeffer, 100, of Gridley who passed away November 23, 2016.Please call Gridley Block Funeral Chapel at 846-2138 for information on services.
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Clarice Dukes
Clarice Dukes departed this life in the early morning hours of November 25, 2016.She will be remembered for her clothing store, Clarice Dukes Fashions, and by the many loved ones that continue to reside in Butte County.She was the mother of John Hughes, Suzie Dukes, and Mark Dukes; grandmother of Meghan Dukes, Jennifer Ferreira, and Julie Gibson; and great-grandmother of Tatianna, Abigail, Andrew, Skyler, Tj, Johnathan, Alex, and Luke.She was preceded in [...]
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Gerald “Jerry” Manes
Gerald Manes, 82, of Yuba City passed away November 19, 2016. A Celebration of life will be held in January 2017.
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Helen Hiriburu
Helen Marie Hiriburu, 78, of Gridley, California, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 20, 2016.She was born October 14, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, to parents, Eddie and Lola Grayson.Helen was married 50 years to Arnaud Hiriburu who preceded her death in May 2008.Also, preceding her in death were her siblings; sister, Hazel Burchfield and brothers Jim and Jack Grayson.Helen is survived by her daughters, Pam Cundiff (Kurt) of [...]
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