Obituaries
William Howard Leonard
Aug 23, 1937 - Feb 3, 2025
William "Bill" H. Leonard passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025 after after prolonged illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Lyle "Howard" Leonard and Mable Leonard. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Diane; son, Scott; daughters, Heather and Jill; grandsons, Gian (wife, Jorice) and Anthony; and brothers, Warren (wife,…
Homer Lee Raney
Oct 10, 1936 - Feb 1, 2025
Homer Lee Raney, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Orange, CA on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Homer was born in Oklahoma on October 10, 1936. His parents, Claud and Eunice Raney, made the move to Orange, CA when Homer was just 3 months old. He spent his childhood there, graduating from Anaheim High…
Marion Simon Welp
Jul 9, 1938 - Feb 1, 2025
Marion Simon Welp, a beloved figure in the lives of many, passed away on February 1, 2025, inPhoenix, Arizona. Born on July 9, 1938, in London, England, Marion's journey through life wasmarked by exploration, compassion, and an unwavering spirit of love that touchedeveryone who had the honor of knowing her.Marion led a vibrant career, owning…
Kenneth Ray McCullough
Jul 14, 1935 - Jan 28, 2025
Kenneth R. McCullough, 89, passed away in Richland, WA. on January 28th, 2025.Born in Leavenworth, WA, in 1935, to Edith and Claude McCullough. His childhood was spent in Leavenworth and Wenatchee, WA and later they settled in Seattle, WA where a brother Darrell and a sister Cheryl joined the family.Ken graduated from Lincoln High School.…
Noelle Elizabeth Batiste
Aug 23, 1978 - Jan 25, 2025
Noelle Elizabeth Batiste was born on August 23, 1978. She was adopted by Ronald and Anne Batiste when she was only 3 months old. They knew she was their daughter from the moment that they saw that big bright smile. She was their only child. She went to a private school named Cambridge and later Stancliff,…
Roy Erven Buckendorf
Jan 13, 1950 - Jan 24, 2025
Roy Erven Buckendorf, 75, of Bullhead City, AZ passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.Roy was born January 13, 1950 in Greeley, CO to Donald S. Buckendorf and Phyllis J. (Valentine) Buckendorf. He was reared and educated at various schools in Weld County, CO before graduating from Farson Eden High…
Kathy Baker
1952 - 2025
Kathleen Ann (Kathy) Elling Small Ford Baker passed away unexpectedly at her home in La Mesa in January 2025 at the age of 72. She was born January 20, 1952, in Buffalo NY to Richard and Mary (Peggy) Elling. She attended St. Amelia Catholic School in North Tonawanda, where she skipped kindergarten and went right…
Julia Maureen Young Calvillo
Aug 11, 1959 - Jan 24, 2025
After a courageous 13-year battle with metastatic breast cancer, Julia Maureen Young Calvillo passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of of 65. Born in Bakersfield, California to John and Sally Young as the fourth of their six children, Julia's life was marked by her boundless kindness, beauty and strength. …
James Timothy "Tim" Haynes
Sep 18, 1954 - Jan 23, 2025
Tim was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 18, 1954 and passed peacefully to Heaven on January 23, 2025. He was born the 4th of 5 children to Eldon Ray “Bud” Haynes Sr. and Allie May Connolly Haynes.Tim was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, parents, and older brothers Eldon Ray “Sonny”…
Kurt David Lowe
Dec 28, 1961 - Jan 23, 2025
Kurt , a devoted father, grandfather, son, and brother, was born on December 28, 1961, in California. He departed this world on January 23, 2025, after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer this last October, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories that will resonate through the hearts of those he touched.Raised…