Holly Ann Streible Holly Ann Streible, 72, passed away on July 1, 2015 at Atria Senior Living in Reno, Nevada, where she had resided over the past year. We are grateful to Gentiva Hospice and Atria for their great care at the end of her life. She leaves behind her daughter, Valerie (Streible) Ballestrasse and her husband, David, of San Bruno, California; her son, Chad Streible and his wife, Mary Jo (Murphy) Streible and three grandchildren, Stacy Lynn, Kara Juanita Ann, Cameron James and great grandchild, Antonio James, of Susanville, California; plus her favorite uncle, Robert Brown and his daughter Charlene...

  Jenna Marie Patton Jenna 19, of Susanville, California passed away on July 12, 2015. Born on September 22, 1995 to parents Lennard Allison Patton Jr. and Beverly Ann Patton in Lindsay, Ca. Jenna loved life. As a young girl, she enjoyed dance and softball. In high school, she continued to dance and became a Lassen High School Cheerleader. She was an active member of FFA and Floral Team. Jenna was loved by all and loved her family and friends. She is survived by her parents Lennard and Beverly, her two sisters Nicole and Rachelle, her two nephews Rylan and Parker, and one nephew...

  Hazel Pearl Sweeten Hazel Pearl Sweeten was born October 24, 1935. She passed away at her home in Susanville on July 14, 2015. Hazel had been a resident of Susanville for 35 years. She was preceeded in death by her Husband Estell Eugene Sweeten in 2009. Hazel and Gene where married in August 15, 1954. As newly weds they lived in Long Beach CA, Moving to Turlock, San Jose and Elk Grove in the mid 60's, shortly after moving to Elk Grove they began raising Morgan Horses. Although Hazel never rode herself, few things made her happier then seeing her horses in the...

  Stuart Raymond Robertson Stuart Raymond Robertson, born April 6, 1993 and entered in to eternal rest on July 12, 2015. Stuart was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and was always with his lab Isabella. Stuart brought joy to everyone he met with his quick wit, always putting a smile on everyone face. He was always on the go. Stuart lived his short life to the fullest, always there to help a friend. Stuart was a volunteer firefighter with the Doyle Fire protection District. He considered these people as his brothers, sisters and best friends. He is survived by his mother...

  Faye Nye Laver On June 25th 2015, at the age of 89, Faye Nye Laver passed from this life, and into the loving hands of our Heavenly Father. She passed away from complications from surgery for a broken femur. All who knew her will miss her kind heart, determination, and positive outlook on life. She inspired others to never give up when faced with adversity. A lifetime resident of Lassen County, Faye was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1926 on a sheep and cattle ranch in Secret Valley, California to Walter and Clara Nye. She was raised along with her...

  Rufina Groso Garate Aguirre – July 30, 1914 – June 13, 2015 Rufina Groso was born on July 30, 1914 to Spanish Basque immigrant parents, Carlos (Chale) Groso and Maria Belen Egurrola Groso.  Chale and Maria traveled from Smith Valley, Nevada, by horse and buggy to the Hotel Español in Reno, Nevada, where they welcomed their first of eight children, Rufina.  After having eight children of their own (Rufina, Angelo, Ernest, Josephine, Juanita, Mary, Carmen and Charley), her parents adopted two orphaned children (Louis and Richard Zatica), growing their family to a total of ten children. Rufina attended school in...

  Glenn H. Wemple Glenn H. Wemple slipped quietly from this world on June 4, 2015 with his wife and daughter at his side. Glenn, a member of a pioneer family was settled in Milford in 1863, was born on May 27, 1926 on the family ranch. He was a second son of Claude C. and Henrietta Winchester Wemple. Glenn spent his childhood playing in the fields and creeks near his family’s home. He began his education in the one-room school in Milford. After graduating from eighth grade, he attended Lassen High School, graduating in 1944. While attending Lassen, he participated in...

  Gayle Rochelle Freshcorn Hubbard March 16, 1960 - April 19, 2015 Gayle was born on March 16, 1960, one of eight children.  She married Lon Lee Hubbard on December 31, 1980.  Together they had three children: Michael, Jason, and Katherine and Gayle always loved Lee’s oldest child, Michelle, as one of her own.  They moved to the Susanville area in 1984, where Gayle became a cornerstone of the community.  She always welcomed every child into her home, providing them with a good meal, somewhere to sleep, and tough love. Gayle was preceded in death by her brothers Bill and Harry Freshcorn, sister...

  Albert (Al) Allan Fizer October 20, 1940 to March 26, 2015 After less than one year battle with pancreatic/liver cancer, Albert (Al) Fizer passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 29 years, Candy Fizer, at his side on March 26, 2015 at their home in Janesville. Al was preceded in death by both his parents, Delbert and Cecelia Fizer and sister Marilyn Fernandez. He is proudly survived by his wife Candy Fizer, daughters Lisa (Randy) Winton and their four children, Erika (Bill) Kubik and their three sons, step-daughter Kelly Kelly of Washington, step-son Chad Smith, three additional grandchildren,...

  Candace Toft Candace leaves behind her beloved husband Mathew Levine, daughter Julie Laura Gallegos of Los Angeles, sons Scott Johnston and Mark Johnston of Utopia, Texas, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Candace Boughn Toft was born in Wheatland, Wyoming in 1942.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the University of Wyoming and her Master of Arts at Denver University. She taught in Montana, Colorado and San Diego and was an administrator in three districts, including principal of two middle schools. She was Director of Credentials at National University. Candace won writing awards for fiction, essays and poetry; she published four...