Eugene "Gene" Williams Pasqua honorably walked on this past Thursday, December 29, 2022, while in the comfort of his own home. His family and many friends will remember Gene as being larger than life and always willing to share colorful stories and historical insights with those blessed to spend time with him. Gene was born on June 15, 1936, in Susanville, California, to Isabelle Williams and Hilarion“Henry” Garces Pasqua. He grew up in Susanville, raised by his grandmother and father, took great pride in being American Indian, and embraced his descendant lifeways of the Pit River Paiute. He had many...

Kristen Leanne Rose, 19, earned her angel wings on December 10, 2022, at her home in Susanville Ca. She leaves behind her grieving mother Olivia Spangle, two sisters Tencia Parks and Kayla Salazar, three brothers Jacob Parks, Tylor Parks, and Bryson Spangle. Her grandparents Richard and Beven Spangle and Tina Rich. Her great grandmother Gwen Baker and numerous nieces and nephews that meant the world to her. Kristen is preceded in death by her father Aaron Rose, great grandfather Robert Baker, uncle Theodore Friedline ll, and brother in law Dakota Salazar.  Kristen was born and raised in Susanville Ca where...

On Thursday, December 22, 2022, Jeanmarie (Tina) Bates-Jiminez passed away in Susanville, CA. She was born on April 19, 1957, to Melburn and Annabelle Summers Bates in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She was an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes and a descendant of the Tututni and Ko-Kwel coastal people. Tina attended Chiloquin’s School and was a part of the Panther’s 1975 Graduating Class. She graduated from cosmetology school in Klamath Falls, attended Lassen Community College and later graduated as a barber from Portland Beauty School. She was employed by the Chiloquin Elementary school working with developmentally disabled students when tragedy...

Ronald Dean Longacre, 64, of Westwood California, passed in his home on December 03, 2022. Ronald was born on September 23, 1958 to parents Doral Neil Longacre and Pauline Helen Longacre in Hermosa, Ca. After graduating high school, Ron went on to become a troubleshooting automobile mechanic and quickly moved up the ranks to a managerial position. In 1989, Ronald moved his family to Westwood, where he really enjoyed living and pursued his truck driving career.  During this time, he really missed his family and ended up opening the Spirits and Sports gas station on the East Shore of Lake Almanor.  He...

In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Normandeau-Guess who resided in Westwood, California. We are saddened to announce she passed away on November 24th, 2022 at the young age of 68 from Natural Causes. Patricia was born on June 23, 1954 in Illinois and grew up in Kentucky most of her childhood. She lived in many wonderful places throughout her life being married to her husband Mark Guess. Patricia is preceded in death by her children Stacy, Christopher and Daniel, mother Stella, father Joe, and sibling Darlene whom are awaiting her in heaven. She is survived by her husband Mark...

Beverly Jean Wood Houdyshell 79 of Doyle, California passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. Beverly was born June 1, 1943, in the Susanville Potters Maternity Home, considered a “Potter Baby” Beverly is survived by her children Will Houdyshell and El Roper (Jim). Her grandchildren Becky Perez (Frankie), Heather Kaarbo (Clinton), Monica Jaquez (Tyson), Kyle Von Tour (Hannah) and Brooklyn Houdyshell. Great Grandchildren Dominic, Autumn, Ian, Coraline, Sawyer, Elizabeth, Kyler, Emmett, Kashlyn and Emelia. Her Aunt Mildred Bosenko. Her Brothers Jack Wood (Linda) and Raymond Wood (Deanie) and. Her Sisters, Vi Smith, Rose Roberts, Gloria Day and Sharon McAllister (Frank),...

Bonnie Elsie Brown passed away on November 24, 2022, at her home in Janesville, CA. She was born to Bernard and Bernice Boyd on June 3, 1942, in San Diego. She married Walt Brown in 1967 and they moved to Lassen County in 1975.She has had several jobs over the years but retired from CHP in 1998. Bonnie had a great love for animals of all kinds, wild and domesticated. Over the years, she rescued many dogs and cats and made them members of her family.She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and Brother Bruce. She is...

Rooster John Waltman passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco, CA, on November 16, 2022. Rooster was born at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital on August 17, 2022, weighing 5lbs 12oz. Rooster is the son of Thad and Cody Waltman, of Standish, California. Rooster was a brave warrior that battled an Arteriovenous malformation. Just a day shy of 3 months, here on Earth he touched many lives with his bright eyes and big smiles. He was loved deeply by family, friends, doctors and nurses. Rooster is survived by three siblings,...

William Michael Engman passed away on 11/19/2022 in Reno, NV at the age of 63. He was born in Reno, NV, but spent nearly his whole life in the Susanville area.He is survived by his wife of 29 years Stacy Engman. His daughters: Sara Schortz (Matt), Savannah Carpenter (John) and Taylor Blakely (Will). His mother Terry Nelson. His sisters: Michelle Nunez, Heidi Mahnke and Lisa Nelson. His grandchildren Tannin Schortz, Michael Cox, Guinevere Cox and Amelia Carpenter.Mike was an amazing husband, father, son, grandfather and brother. He was a big man with a gentle, loving, patient and kind heart....

Lester Allen of Susanville passed away on October 30, 2022 at Banner Lassen Hospital. He was 98. Les was born on August 24, 1924 in Alta Loma, CA, to Emory and Minnie Allen. He is survived by his sister Loretta and daughters Blake Huhtala and Kim Dieter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lyn, second wife, Marilyn, sisters Mary, Janet and Evelyn and brothers Gene and Bud. Les was honorably discharged by the United States Navy after serving his country aboard the USS Vammen in the Pacific during WWII. He graduated from the University of California, Davis,...