Obituaries

Gregory Allen Prescott, 74, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024. Gregory ran his own general contracting business for more than 40 years, building homes and barns throughout the valley and earning a reputation for honest work and a firm handshake.An avid hunter and fisherman, he spent his weekends in the mountains and coached youth…

Mei-Ling "Amy" Tanaka, 73, passed away on November 28, 2023. Amy built a successful career as a seamstress and tailor, eventually opening her own alterations shop that served the community for over 25 years.She found great joy in her garden and teaching her grandchildren to sew. Amy will be remembered for her graceful spirit, her…

Michael Thomas Reynolds, 50, passed away on September 14, 2023. Michael worked as a civil engineer for over 20 years, contributing to bridge and infrastructure projects throughout the region and mentoring younger engineers along the way.He was an enthusiastic model train hobbyist and a regular at his neighborhood golf course. Michael will be remembered for…

Rosa Elena Vasquez, 60, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2023. Rosa dedicated her career to social work, spending over three decades helping at-risk youth and families find stability during difficult times.She loved dancing, cooking family recipes passed down from her grandmother, and singing in her church choir. Rosa will be remembered for her fierce…

Paul Anthony DiMarco, 71, passed away on May 21, 2023. Paul spent 35 years teaching and coaching at the local high school, where he helped build the wrestling program into one of the most respected in the state.An avid woodworker, Paul spent countless hours in his garage workshop building furniture for family and friends, and…

Susan Mai Pham, 56, passed away on March 11, 2023, after a courageous battle with illness. Susan dedicated her career to nursing, spending over 20 years caring for patients in the maternity ward of her local hospital.In her free time, she taught yoga classes at the community center and volunteered with a local mentorship program…

Antonio Ray Delgado, 72, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023. Antonio proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War before returning home to build a 30-year career as a machinist.He loved fishing, restoring old cars, and telling his grandchildren stories about his years of service. Antonio will be remembered for his…

Barbara Jean Whitfield, 52, passed away on November 19, 2022. Barbara proudly served in the United States Navy Nurse, caring for wounded service members far from home before returning to civilian life.After her service, she continued her nursing career for another 20 years, most of it spent in a small-town emergency room where she was…

Charles Edward Simmons Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022. Charles spent 35 years working for the postal service, delivering mail throughout the same neighborhood for most of his career and getting to know generations of families along his route.A talented jazz trumpet player, Charles spent his evenings and weekends performing in local…

Christine Marie Holloway, 59, passed away on July 22, 2022. Christine was the founder and owner of a beloved local flower shop, where her creativity and eye for design brought joy to countless weddings and celebrations over the years.She had a passion for painting, traveling with her husband, and volunteering with the local arts council.…