Mike Martinez Mike Martinez, born October 26, 1951 in Loma Linda, CA, returned in joy to his Father in Heaven on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the age of 67. In Susanville, Mike found a fully realized life of home, friends, work, and hobbies. He was devoted to his wife Patricia of 34 years, and to all those around him. Mike was as eager to learn alongside the novices in his field as he was to teach the most skilled experts in his work as a safety officer for the National Forest Service and various military installations from Camp Pendleton in San Diego, to Guantanamo Bay Naval...

David Lyle Dowden Sunrise July 16, 1943 Sunset July 8, 2018 On July 16, 1943, David was born to parents Donald and Vida Dowden. He was the oldest of 4 siblings born at the Potters Maternity Home in Susanville, Ca. On July 8, 2018, David passed away and went on to be with his beloved wife, Karen Dowden, who passed on June 1, 2013. David lived a very fulfilled life, he was awarded a purple heart while on his 3rd tour of Vietnam as a door gunner. He met his wife during his first tour in Vietnam and married shortly after his tour ended when he...

Lawrence (Larry) Elliott Elford Lawrence (Larry) Elliott Elford passed away Friday, July 27, at the age of 76 due to a massive stroke. His life will be celebrated with a Mass at 11 a.m., Aug. 6 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. There will be a law enforcement/fire procession followed by full military burial at West End Cemetery in Buhl, Id. Knights of Columbus members with whom he served will pay respect with the color corp and presentation of a Chalice. Born Dec. 16, 1942 to Harold and Mary Elford of Elmira, N.Y., he was raised in a U.S. Air Force family, and...

Joyce L. Hart Our dear mother Joyce passed away peacefully in Susanville on Friday, July 20th at the age of 86 surrounded by family. She has moved on to join her husband Stanley Eugene Hart, granddaughter Shelly Lynn Humphrey, parents, brothers Roy and Roger Johnson, and many other beloved family members and dear friends. She was born on September 24, 1931, in San Francisco, Ca to Arthur and Lydia Johnson. She was the second born of five children; Roy(dec), Alan(Jeannie), Roger(dec), and Carol(Donn). Mom, loved sharing her memories of being raised in a sparsely populated neighborhood, on the grassy hill in Bernal Heights...

Stanley Bill Lifetime Lassen County resident Stanley Bill passed away on July 5, 2018 surrounded by his family.  He was 92 years old.  He was born to Burtis and Odie Mae Bill on a ranch near Adin, CA on January 18, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Miriam Boese and Edna Buffham; his brothers Charlie, Orrin, Eugene and Howard Bill, and his beloved wife of 64 years, Pearl Leuna Bill. Stanley is survived by his daughter Patricia Plummer of Westwood, and granddaughters Jennifer Browne of Reno and Michelle Campbell of Chester.  He also leaves behind multiple nieces,...

Ralph Arthur Hayes Ralph Arthur Hayes passed away in Susanville on June 27th, 2018 at the home of his daughter & son in law. He was 92. Ralph was born on January 20, 1926 in Torrance, CA. to James & Elizabeth Hayes. Ralph was a track star at Leuzinger HS in Torrance. He was also a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a radio technician and tail gunner in dive and torpedo bombers. At the age of 17 he married the love of his life, Thelma Eeles. They had 53 precious years together. After their children were grown Ralph & Thelma spent many...

Raymond Attilio Berettini  It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Attilio Berettini announces his passing on June 27, 2018 at the age of 89. Ray was born April 2, 1929 in Dunsmuir California to Attilio and Emma Berettini. He moved to Susanville when he was a Sophmore, graduating from Lassen High School with the class of 1947. Ray earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Lassen College and an Associate of Arts degree in Fire Science from Western Nevada College. He holds a lifetime Fire Science Teaching Credential. Ray was with the local National Guard for 20 years, retiring as a...

Margaret Rose Giamo ReBell Margaret Rose Giamo ReBell, our family matriarch, entered into heaven on the morning of June 26, 2018 in Susanville, Ca. Margaret was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 3, 1922 to Maria Bruno Giamo and Benedetto Giamo. There she grew to love and learn all the wonderful traditions of her Italian family. Margaret was a wonderful cook who took delight in serving her Italian dishes and baking Italian cookies to share with her family and neighbors. As a young woman, she worked as a waitress in Cleveland’s Chef Boyardee restaurant, owned by Chef Boyardee himself. While dining, he asked exclusively for “Margarita” to...

Walter "Irvin" Johnson Born August 10, 1946, in San Francisco, CA to Walter Nelson Johnson and Barbara Beatrice Morris and was their sixth child in a family of seven children. Irvin passed away peacefully at his residence, in Standish, surrounded by his immediate family, on June 3, 2018, at the age of 71. After finding out he had cancer in April 2018. Irvin had moved to Herlong with his family, when he was 4 years old, then when he was 7 years old the family moved into Susanville. At the age of 21, Irvin met and married the love of his life, Donna Lee Long, after...

Beth Bennett Long-time Lassen County resident Beth Bennett passed away on June 3, 2018, surrounded by her family.   Beth lived in Lassen County for 45 years, and was well known for her success as a Real Estate Broker.  Beth was very active in the community serving as a member and past President of the Lassen County Board of Realtors, member and past President of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Lassen County Fair parade for many years, member of the Lassen County Cattlewoman’s Association, contributor to many Lassen County Youth sports groups, and served 28 years on...