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,...

  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...