Freda Cromwell Owens, 95, resident of Susanville CA passed away January 31, 2026 in Susanville. Born August 9, 1930 to Clayton and Dorothy Cromwell. The family was later blessed by her sister Anne. She became a person who lived her life with an enthusiasm that was impressive to all who knew and loved her. This translated to a very active youth who participated in numerous sports and clubs while in high school. To an adult who went on to attend Haskell Indian Nations University. After graduation she went to work in Washington D.C. for the Bureau of Indian Affairs...

Edith (Babe) Louise Summers, 98, resident of Lassen County, California, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Susanville. Born January 1, 1928, Edith was the sixth child of Gustav and Ottilia Wagner. She married her love Fred Summers on October 23, 1948, and they were married until Fred’s passing in 1990. Edith took such pride in being a lifelong Lassen County resident. She graduated Lassen High school in 1946 and loved being an Alumni member, always attending the annual picnic. There were two things that Edith was probably best known for: being a school bus driver for 32 years...

Peter Anthony DelgadoBorn 10/3/1957 Passed at home 12/30/2025 in Susanville CA., at the age of 69. Born in San Francisco at St. Mary's Hospital to Germaine and Anthony Delgado. He grew up in San Francisco, Petaluma and Santa Rosa. Peter was a Boy scout leader and later became an Eagle Scout. Peter joined the Navy in 1975 thru 1977 where he was an aircraft mechanic. Later he went into construction before finally a career as a corrections officer at the Susanville Prison. Peter loved working on his vehicles and rocking out to his music. Peter was an avid outdoorsmen. He...

Richard “Rich” Allen Schuster, Sr., 72, of Susanville, California passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1953 in Yreka, California. Prior to retirement, Rich worked over 31 years at California Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville. He was also on the Special Emergency Response Team at CCC for many years. He was a man of God. Although he was known for his racquetball talent, he enjoyed playing any sport. Rich was an outdoorsmen with hunting at the top of his list. He also liked working in the yard, serving on his church’s board and...

Charles “Chuck” Benson Downs II, age 62, born on October 19, 1963, in Inglewood, California, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Susanville, California. Chuck lived a life filled with deep friendships and unconditional love. He was a well-known face in the community as the owner of both Subway locations in Susanville for over a decade. His dedication to his work and his friendly nature earned him the affectionate nickname, “Mr. Subway.” Chuck was a man of quick wit and infectious humor, with an extraordinary ability to turn strangers into friends. While he took pride in his professional accomplishments, his...

Darrick “DJ” Joshua Estacio was born on October 20, 1990 in Susanville, CA and passed away on December 21, 2025, at Renown Regional Hospital in Reno, NV. The world lost a husband, father, son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, friend, neighbor, and person of faith.The love that DJ was shown by those who came to fill that room and surround him with so much love all the way until the end is something we will forever be thankful for. So many mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, cousins and friends stayed by his side while he fought the toughest fight one can,...

Funeral Services will be held on January 31st at 1:00p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 905 Richmond Road, Susanville.

Michael Joseph Neill 74, of Susanville California passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Vancouver, Washington on October 30, 2025. Mike was born on April 1, 1951 in Susanville, California, to Joseph Neill and Elizabeth (Webb) Neill. He was a proud graduate of Lassen High School, Class of 1969. Michael lead a life that centered around hard work, and family. Over the years, he built a diverse career as a mechanic, telephone repairman, and correctional officer, but above all he was a dedicated father, brother, grandfather and friend. Outside of work, Michael loved being outdoors, skiing, sailing and cycling. His...

CODE OF HONOR Isn’t it amazing to look around this morning and grasp that we are ALL friends of Pop. So then it begs to be considered...why? Here are a few observations I've made.  He was simply the best and the finest of what being human is. He was undeniably devoted to his family. He gave each of us the best he had to offer. He knew how to gently teach and lead without judgment. Pop was humble, no pretense, no compromising of his belief system but never insisting you believe as he did.  He was one of the most complex simple men I've known. Simple...

Dominique 'Bug' BidartAugust 28, 2001 – December 19, 2025 Dominique “Bug” Bidart was born and raised in Susanville. She was a sweet, quiet and unique soul that wished only love and happiness upon everyone she ever met. She had the most amazing blue eyes and a smile that lit the room and her laugh was infectious. She was an amazing makeup artist. She dreamed of becoming a special effects artist but also did amazing beauty work. She found community through Best of Broadway and 4H. She loved her family. She was the “sponge” in the family… Always trying to absorb...