Sandy Verderosa Sandy Verderosa peacefully passed away on September 23, 2015 with friends and family by her side. Sandy was born on March 7, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York. Sandy grew up and made her home on Long Island, New York until she moved to Sonoma County California in 1983 and then to Susanville in 2004. Sandy is survived by her daughter Michele Verderosa and son-in-law Louis Page of Lassen County, son Dr. Anthony Verderosa of Islip, New York and her special “grandson” Cameron of Sonora, CA. Sandy was retired for the last fifteen years from the profession of bookkeeping/office managing. Sandy...

William Kelly Blue William Kelly Blue of Susanville, CA, died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Banner Lassen Medical Center. He was 65. He was born on September 8, 1950 in Adams Tennessee. He joined the United State Marine Corps at just 17. He completed two tours in Vietnam where he received  the Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medals. William is survived by his two sons William Kelly Blue II, Samuel Burdette Blue, daughters Robin Denise Pearl Blue-Susso and Evelyn Anne Louise Marie Voila Blue, along with seven grandchildren. William was a true lover of the outdoors and he was happiest when camping, fishing and...

Nicholas Allen Jones Nicholas “Nick” Allen Jones was born on December 12, 1991 and passed away on September 18, 2015. In Nick’s short time, he lived his life doing things he loved. He had a passion for anything outdoors. Golfing was a favorite of his, in fact he was all league his senior year at Lassen High School where he graduated in 2010. He also played many other sports in his youth; his family said he was a natural athlete. He also had a passion for motorcycles. He loved to fish, hunt and just enjoyed being with his family, whether it was...

  Virginia Margaret Field September 17, 1924 – September 12, 2015 Virginia went to sit at Jesus’ feet on September 12, 2015. She had been a resident of Eagle Lake Village in Susanville, California for the past 4 years. Virginia was the daughter of Hall and Verna Pollard born in Nehawka, Nebraska on September 17, 1924, on their family farm. She graduated high school in the little town of Nehawka at age 16, class of 1941. Virginia’s parents didn’t have money for her to go to college but in her senior year, she won the National Canning Champion Scholarship from Ball canning jars....

  David 'Erik' Bustamante David 'Erik' Bustamante, 36, of Westwood, CA, went home to God on Saturday, September 5, 2015.  He was born in Chester, CA on April 11, 1979 to David and Julie Bustamante.  Erik graduated from Westwood High School in 1997 before serving in the US Navy. Erik was an exceptional athlete in high school and earned numerous awards for his achievements in football and baseball.  Erik was a very loving and caring person and always took care of his family and friends. Erik is preceded in death by his Grandfather Raymond Bustamante, Grandmother Joan Oliphint, and Great grandmother Millie Vaughn. ...

  David Lee Dennis Decedent’s full name: David Lee Dennis Date of death: 08/14/2015 Place of death: Janesville, California City of residence: Janesville Cause of death: Natural Date of birth: 04/25/1944 Place of birth: Susanville, California      Survived by: Brother, Benjamin Dennis and Brother Thomas Dennis   Why Pre-plan? Thinking about your own funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that pre-planning a funeral offers great emotional and even financial security for them and their families. With pre-planning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It also gives them peace of mind to not have to make...

  James 'Jim' Bay It is with great sadness to announce the passing of James “Jim” Bay, 80, of Herlong, CA and Reno, NV. Jim passed way on July 8th, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.  He is survived by his four children; Dennis and Kristen Bay, Terri Bay, Jimmy Bay, and Tammy and Russell Montgomery. Jim was born in Stillwater, OK to Juanita and Willis Bay and after a brief enlistment with the Army during the height of the Korean War he married Cherie Delores Bisiaux on August 2, 1959 in Minden, NV. Jim spent a career as a government civilian...

    Victor Pete Vicondoa “Trapper Vic” On August 11, 2015, Victor (Vic) Vicondoa passed peacefully in a Reno hospital with his family by his side.  Vic was born in Susanville, California June 29, 1934, to Fermin and Madeline Vicondoa. Vic grew up on ranches in the Honey Lake Valley, the son of a Basque Sheepherder.  He learned hard work at an early age. Vic started working on the Elledge Ranch at age thirteen.  He later went on to the Jenkins Ranch where he was the camp tender for the sheep herders.  At the age of eighteen, he left the ranch to join the US...

  Leo Guitierez Leo Guitierez passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2015. Leo was born to Felix Guitierez and Grace Joaquin Guitierez in Susanville, Ca. Jan 31, 1934 . Leo joined the navy in 1954 and served his country during the Korean war for 4 years, as an EN3 Engineman, aboard the USS Grapple.  After his military service, Leo began his career in the lumber industry with Fruitgrowers Lumber Co. in 1957, and finished his career with Sierra Pacific Lumber Co. in 1998, 40+ yrs. Leo became very active with his tribal development and infrastructure; he first served as Susanville...

  Frankie Joann Simpson Frankie Joann Simpson, 82, was surrounded by family and love when she passed on July 28, 2015 at Banner Lassen Medical Center. She leaves behind her children Rhonda and Vernon Templeton of Susanville, Rebecca Guess of Susanville, and Scott Simpson of Lake Almanor. She was a loved grandmother to Shelley and Leo Bennett, Casey Templeton, Alison Templeton, Warren and Katherine Guess, Denver Guess of San Diego, Jordan and Tressa Guess of Abilene, TX, and Matthew and Kasey Johnson of Marysville, WA and great grandmother to Ashley Templeton, Jacob, Landon, and Sofia Bennett, Lucy, Bo, Chloe, and Zane Johnson,...