Obituaries

In Loving Memory: Dwight Moody Barringer

Dwight Moody Barringer aka Thomas Barringer the Treeman. Born Feb. 7, 1932 died April 5, 2013 at the age of 81. Thomas was one of nine children born to John Moody Barringer and Florence Krider of Salisbury, North Carilona. Read More →

In Loving Memory: Romona Rose Schreder

Mona was born in Crescent City, California on March 31, 1971. She was the daughter to George and Saba Schreder and sister to Mindy Chamberlin. Mona found love in caring for others as a Nurses Aid and at the Head Start program she was a teachers aid while she lived in Hoopa. Read More →

In Loving Memory: Gary Lee West

GARY LEE WEST, a proud member of the Yurok Tribe and Karuk descendent, peacefully passed on, in his childhood home, surrounded by family, friends, song, prayer, and love, at the age of 67 years old. Read More →

Hoopa Mourns Loss of Tribal Leader

The flags outside of the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council Office flew half-mast on Monday. Inside, the Council Chambers were unusually quiet after news of Councilmember LeRoy “Bitsy” Jackson’s death traveled quietly, bringing the close-knit community to its knees. Read More →

In Loving Memory: Ronny Dean Davis Sr.

Ronny Dean Davis SR. went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 11, 1953 to Reggie and Ethel Davis Sr. and raised in Hoopa, Dean was a much loved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, coach, mentor, counselor, and friend. Read More →

In Loving Memory-George Thomas Pacheco

George Thomas Pacheco passed away February 21, 2013 in Eureka, CA of cancer. “Georgie” was born September 5, 1948 in Eureka, CA to George F. and Dolores (Lutje) Pacheco. His family resided in Samoa. CA where he attended elementary school and graduated from Arcata high school in 1966. George was drafted in the Army and served active duty in Korea as a crew/gunner on a Chinook helicopter. Read More →

In Loving Memory-Bertram A. Lane Jr.

Bertram A. Lane, Jr. was born on March 1, 1962 and unexpectedly passed away on February 19, 2013. Bert left behind three children that he loved dearly: Clinton Pierce, Collin Joseph, and Cassidy Lane. Bert spent his entire life dedicated to serving the public. He graduated from the police academy at College of the Redwoods in 1982 and continued his work in public service up until he retired in 2012. Read More →

In Loving Memory-Steven Redding

Steven Redding passed away at Mad River Community Hospital on Feb. 11, 2013. Steven was born April 21, 1959 at home in Hoopa to WL (Shrimp) and Joan (Babe) Redding. He was one of many babies delivered by Dr. Rickleffs and his nurse Peggy. Read More →