It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Sharon Louise Iturria. She was born in San Diego, CA June 2, 1938, and entered rest January 8, 2026, in Reno, Nv after many years of battling cancer. She grew up and attended school in San Diego and Chico, CA where she also met our Dad Jean Pierra Iturria and married on April 26, 1959. They had two daughters, Debbie (1960) and Robin (1965). They returned to Susanville in 1969 to raise their daughters in a small town close to our dad’s parents. She worked for Safeway in the...

Tom Swickard, rancher, golfer, and longtime resident of the Honey Lake Valley passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born in San Jose, CA on February 4, 1936. Tom led a life defined by his work ethic, a love of hunting and his remarkable athletic achievements.Tom and his brother Jack Swickard moved to Susanville from the Santa Clara Valley in 1959 and purchased Five Dot Land & Cattle Co. in Willow Creek. Tom settled in Milford, CA, in 1964 where he lived continuously until his death. Tom and his brother Jack and sister-in-law, Midge, worked together for over...

Jeffery Dean BidwellJuly 27, 1952 - February 8th, 2026Jeff Bidwell was born July 27, 1952 in Bieber, CA to Gene and Merldean Bidwell. He was born on a Sunday morning and his mom loved to tell the story that the church bells were ringing when he was born.Jeff was the second of Gene and Merldean’s five children. Greg – 3 years older, Jennifer – 3 years younger, and then there was Sarah – some 20 years younger. David joined the crew in 1974 and was 13 years younger. Jeff grew up with a keen sense of family, friends and...

Monty Westley Bates Born September 30, 1930 - Passed through the veil February 20, 2026.Monty is survived by his six children Marylee Shelly, David Bates, Timothy Bates, Paul Bates, Allison Rice, April Nickolsi. His sister Jean Oliver. Monty had many grandkids, great grandkids, and great great grandkids. At last count I believe the number was at 118 but there could be more now. WAY TO GO MOM AND DAD! Monty was proceeded in death by his wife Janene Bates and his sisters Dorthy McKinnon, Betty Poulson, Leona Baldwin, and Larue Culp.Monty was born in Hamar Idaho and was the...

Joan West Knapp, a long-time Lassen County resident, passed away at home December 29, 2025, in Smith Valley, Nevada. Joanie was born March 31, 1948, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the youngest of eight children of George and Marie West. The family lived in Irwin, PA. Joanie is survived by husband Warren; her brother Leo of Pittsburgh, PA; sisters Marion Willey and Susie Mcnally of California; 18 nieces and nephews; 23 great nieces and nephews; and 11 great-great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents George and Marie West, sister Gene, and brothers Don, Jim, and George.In 1960 the...

Ruth L. Lawrence, was born on November 1, 1934, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, to Harry and Krata Lawrence. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Niece, and friend, passed from this life into eternal life on January 1, 2026 in Reno, Nevada. Ruth is survived by a son, James David Logan (Peggy), daughter, Linda Logan McAndrews (Jim), and adopted daughter Cathy Landes (Greg). She is also survived by grandchildren including; Aaron Porter (Anne), great granddaughter Ayla; Lisa Logan, great grandchildren Halley (Jeff), Isaac, Elijah, Tatum; James Logan (Melissa), great grandchildren Kaitlyn (Cody), James, Amelia; and bonus grandchildren Josh McAndrews (Michelle), great grandchildren...

Barry Ross Walter Sr. passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, music, and dedication to family.He was born on October 30, 1953, in Culver City, California, to Ross D. Walter and Mary M. Walter (Waters), joining his older sister, Rosemary. When his father was transferred to Blythe as a patrolman with the California Highway Patrol, the family relocated there. Blythe is where Barry attended school and graduated from Palo Verde Valley High School in 1971.Barry began working in the restaurant industry at just 16 years old. After graduating,...

Ethel Viola Wilson went home to be with the Lord February 7, 2026. She was born in Janesville, California November 19, 1938. She is preceded in death by her husband Harvey Wilson, she is survived by her 3 children, 7 grand children and numerous great grand children. She requested we not have a service for her which will be honored.

In Loving Memory Phyllis Marie Nuding Seifert Fromm passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 7, 1940, in Stockton, California, she was the cherished only child of Ben and Betty Nuding. Phyllis graduated from Lodi Academy in 1958, and on June 7th of that same year, she married her first love, Gerald L. Seifert. Together, they raised two daughters, Cindy Harrison and Sandy Seifert Raffelson. Phyllis built a career at Del Monte Cannery, dedicating many years of service before retiring in 1992. Following her retirement, she found love again and married Norbert Fromm....

Betty Erwin went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026, with her children and family by her side. She was born in Susanville, California on December 24, 1941, the fifth of 11 children to Henry and Delia Jones. She graduated from Lassen High School, which she proudly accomplished in 1959.On January 23, 1960, she married the love of her life, Arthur Erwin, and together they raised six children. Betty was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She drove the school bus for over 25 years, and after retiring, she continued to help the family’s construction...