Obituaries

Pamela Kaye Ortega – (2/27/1959 – 3/9/2026)

From the March 20, 2026 Edition

Pamela Kaye Ortega, 67, of Frazier Park, California, passed away on March 9, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1959, in Monterey, California, to Henry Cecil Linder and Effie Lou Linder.

Pamela attended Emmanuel …

Manny Alvidrez – July 23, 1958-February 18, 2026

From the March 13, 2026 Edition

Manny Alvidrez (commonly known); Manuel (Michelle’s name for him), Manuelito (Mother’s and family’s name for him), and Xamanuelito (Shaman-Manuelito).

You might have known him from around our mountain town, our local shuttle community, or from …

Andrew John Benz (6/6/1954 – 1/21/2026)

From the February 6, 2026 Edition

Andrew John Benz, born June 6, 1954, unexpectedly passed away on January 21, 2026. He was the son of Albert Benz and Ellen Duggan, and one of five children born to them.

After spending …

Gladys Dekoski Horvet (1/22/1935 to 1/16/2026)

From the February 6, 2026 Edition

Gladys Dekoski Horvet passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born and raised on a farm in Parisville, Michigan, which instilled in her a love of gardening …

Kathleen Molloy-Phillips – April 5, 1948 – July 28, 2025

From the September 26, 2025 Edition

Kathleen Molloy-Phillips was born April 5th, 1948 and passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in Downey, California. Kathleen leaves behind her husband Dennis, Five children; Dennis, Kathleen, Gary, Kelly …

Christina Pennella Memorial Announcement

From the August 15, 2025 Edition

Christina Rippchen Pennella

AUGUST 17, 1956 – JUNE 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and mother, Christina (Chris) Rippchen Pennella.

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