Erika Tomczak, nee Janssen

May 12, 1942 - June 7, 2025

on June 27, 2025 at 6:03PM

Erika Tomczak, nee Janssen, a resident of Eureka, CA since 2002 passed away on June 7, 2025 at the age of 83 years. She was an unselfish, kind, brave, sharing person born in Bremen, Germany on May 12, 1942.

Rita Consuelo Orlandini

April 29, 1941-May 16, 2025

on June 26, 2025 at 5:46PM

"Let My Love Be Heard" On May 16, 2025, Rita Consuelo Orlandini lost her long battle with cancer.

Virginia Mae McDonald

November 18, 1935 - May 24, 2025

on June 24, 2025 at 3:57PM

Virginia Mae McDonald, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, in Ferndale, California, at the age of 89. Born on November 18, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan, Virginia lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.

Kathleen "Kady" Frances Dunleavy, RN

May 18, 1948 – June 6, 2025

on June 21, 2025 at 6:00AM

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Kathleen Frances Dunleavy, RN — known affectionately as Kady — on June 6, 2025, in Orange County, California. Kady was a beloved mother, friend, nurse, educator, and devoted member of her community.

Cathy Linda Paul

May 12, 1948 – May 12, 2025

on June 21, 2025 at 6:00AM

Cathy Linda Paul passed away peacefully with her husband John by her side, on her 77th birthday on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Eureka, California. She was born in Merced, California, on May 12, 1948.

James T. Carr "Brother James"

Aug. 7, 1946 - Dec. 29, 2024

on June 20, 2025 at 3:18PM

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend and beloved musician, James Carr. We are bereft, but can take some comfort in knowing that he is free of the pain and illness that plagued him in his later years.

David Leo Phillis, 1946-2025

on June 17, 2025 at 9:06AM

James T. Carr - “Brother James” — Aug. 7, 1946 - Dec. 29, 2024

on June 17, 2025 at 9:04AM

Laura "Virginia" Say Walker: 1944-2025

June 9, 1944-January 18,2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on June 16, 2025 at 6:00AM

When my brother was in kindergarten, mom decided she would start working off the homestead. She became a bus driver for Southern Humboldt Unified School District.

Joanna Miranda Walstrom: 1972-2025

on June 15, 2025 at 6:30PM

Joanna’s love extended to her soulmate and fiancé, Tom Hawkins, whose side she cherished through quiet evenings, shared dreams and countless adventures. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter and plans for a future that will forever hold his heart.