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11/27/2025

09/25/2025

Obituary For Virginia “Ginny” Kay Reeves
Virginia “Ginny” Reeves entered into eternal light in the early morning hours of September 15, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1952, in Alturas, California, to Kathleen and Kenneth Baker.

Ginny cherished her childhood growing up in Surprise Valley, where she helped her family on the ranch and created memories that she carried throughout her life. She often laughed with family about her lifelong dislike of birds—stemming from one memorable encounter with a mean rooster while collecting eggs—a story that became a family legend.

She attended Surprise Valley Elementary and High School before pursuing her calling in nursing. Ginny earned her Associate of Nursing degree from Shasta Community College, becoming a Registered Nurse. Her dedication to her patients and her community was shown with more than 40 years of service at Surprise Valley Medical where she was known for her compassion, strength, and tireless care.

In her personal life, Ginny was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married Owen Bandy after high school, and together they welcomed her first daughter, Becca. In 1978, Ginny married Randy Reeves, beginning a beautiful 47-year marriage. Together they raised four daughters: Becca, Kelli, Jennifer, and Traci. Ginny’s greatest joy was her family. She balanced motherhood, work, and home life with grace—gardening, cooking, attending school events, and always creating a loving home.

Ginny treasured time with her family, whether it was tending to her flowers, celebrating milestones, or visiting the Oregon Coast- one of her favorite places. She was endlessly proud of her daughters and their families, always quick to share stories of her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter, who lit up her heart.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Randy Reeves; her daughters Becca Barnes (Bryan) with grandchildren Natalee, Branden, and Emily; Kelli Randolph (Drew) with grandchildren Trevor, Olivia, Sierra Enriquez, and Randolph Girls; Jennifer Morris (Ron) with grandchildren Rylee and Jaylnn; and Traci Weir (Gary) with grandchildren Kali and Maya; and great-granddaughter Solana Enriquez Hernandez. She is also survived by her sisters Marilyn (John) Hicks; Linda (Mike) MacDonald; and several loved nephews and nieces.

Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Kathleen Baker, and her brother, Donny Baker.

Ginny’s legacy of love, laughter and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Obituary For Virginia “Ginny” Kay Reeves
Virginia “Ginny” Reeves entered into eternal light in the early morning hours of September 15, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1952, in Alturas, California, to Kathleen and Kenneth Baker.

Ginny cherished her childhood growing up in Surprise Valley, where she helped her family on the ranch and created memories that she carried throughout her life. She often laughed with family about her lifelong dislike of birds—stemming from one memorable encounter with a mean rooster while collecting eggs—a story that became a family legend.

She attended Surprise Valley Elementary and High School before pursuing her calling in nursing. Ginny earned her Associate of Nursing degree from Shasta Community College, becoming a Registered Nurse. Her dedication to her patients and her community was shown with more than 40 years of service at Surprise Valley Medical where she was known for her compassion, strength, and tireless care.

In her personal life, Ginny was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married Owen Bandy after high school, and together they welcomed her first daughter, Becca. In 1978, Ginny married Randy Reeves, beginning a beautiful 47-year marriage. Together they raised four daughters: Becca, Kelli, Jennifer, and Traci. Ginny’s greatest joy was her family. She balanced motherhood, work, and home life with grace—gardening, cooking, attending school events, and always creating a loving home.

Ginny treasured time with her family, whether it was tending to her flowers, celebrating milestones, or visiting the Oregon Coast- one of her favorite places. She was endlessly proud of her daughters and their families, always quick to share stories of her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter, who lit up her heart.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Randy Reeves; her daughters Becca Barnes (Bryan) with grandchildren Natalee, Branden, and Emily; Kelli Randolph (Drew) with grandchildren Trevor, Olivia, Sierra Enriquez, and Randolph Girls; Jennifer Morris (Ron) with grandchildren Rylee and Jaylnn; and Traci Weir (Gary) with grandchildren Kali and Maya; and great-granddaughter Solana Enriquez Hernandez. She is also survived by her sisters Marilyn (John) Hicks; Linda (Mike) MacDonald; and several loved nephews and nieces.

Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Kathleen Baker, and her brother, Donny Baker.

Ginny’s legacy of love, laughter and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

09/18/2025

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09/12/2025

In Loving Memory Of Clarence Lee McCarty

Someone said that he was like a father, making one want to behave better. Another said that Clarence had zero tolerance for dishonesty. Some have said that he really liked to help people, especially those in need. And many have said that he was a good, honest man.

On the personal side, Clarence collected ties with cartoons or Christian themes. Since he loved anything “Peanuts,” his favorite tie was covered with Snoopy-dog. He also collected books, plaques, and wise sayings. Clarence loved cooking and food, and the McCartys hosted the Church at their home on 4th of July for years.

Clarence had a policy of putting church first even when times were tough. He knew how to shop for bargains and squeeze every nickel. For example, he found free Bibles at the Book Worm that he could give away.

He enjoyed good jokes and cartoons, some of which were posted on his office wall. A few of his pithy sayings were, “You can’t fix stupid,” or, regarding suspicious food in the refrigerator, “If in doubt, throw it out.” Kimberly McCarty remembers his admonition, “Work smarter, not harder.”

The McCarty family has liked watching decent movies together, which often happened when they volunteered at the Niles Theatre. You might have seen him selling tickets at the box office.

At home, the family played video or board games or watched movies. Both Clarence and Kathy have deeply loved their family, their church families, and the dogs that they adopted.

According to Kathy McCarty, fishing was Clarence’s favorite hobby. He especially enjoyed fishing when Father Bernadine kept him company. Clarence started playing guitar when he was 13, and has led worship for decades. Even though health issues made it increasingly difficult to do so, he led the usual Sunday song service at church - and a Warner View Sunday service - 3 days before his death.

Clarence and Kathy shared a life verse: Philippians 1:6. Seventy years of life on the planet may seem too short for some of us, but Clarence ran his race with passion and integrity, leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond his lifetime.

Those who have already passed through this life are his parents, Fred Perry McCarty and Marie Gleneth McCarty [ne Passmore]; sister Dolores Wright, Kadluboski [ne McCarty] of Missouri, and her daughter Gleneth “Glennie” [ne Wright/McCarty, adopted by grandparents] of Missouri; sister Betty Hauff [ne McCarty], her husband, Charles Hauff, and their son, Charlie Hauff; brother Fred Junior McCarty; sister-in-law, Susan Reeder [ne Downs], and her daughter Michele.

Those who are still with us are: wife Kathy McCarty and son Cameron McCarty both of Alturas; Kimberly Ramirez [ne McCarty] and her husband Manuel Ramirez of Sacramento, California. Nephew Carl [Wright] McCarty [adopted by grandparents] of Olivehurst CA; niece Debbie Parks [ne Hauff], and nephew Robert Hauff, plus nieces Lena and Betty; and Fred Junior McCarty’s children: Kenny, Richard, Jerry, Sherry, Clarence, and Evelyn “BB”.

Also alive: sister-in-law, Betty, & her Husband, Bobby Brewer, of Hollister CA and their children Stacey, Amy, and Bobby Jr.; sister-in-law, Wanda, and her husband, William Duncan, of Jackson, Oklahoma, and their daughters Tiffany, Destiny, and Sierra. Plus more nephews and nieces, and grand-nephews and grand-nieces. Apologies to those not listed.

Cards and donations for his widow, Kathy, and his son, Cameron, can be sent c/o Christian Life Assembly, 225 N. West “B” Street, Alturas CA 96101.

Clarence L. McCarty’s memorial celebration of life will be at Christian Life Assembly, 2 p.m. Saturday September 27, 2025. Potluck items would be welcomed.

09/12/2025

Rebecca Patrice Reynolds (Becca), age 50, Alturas, CA passed peacefully into the next
life on August 11,2025.
Becca was born in Tuscaloosa, AL. She attended the University of Alabama, where her
talents earned a scholarship. She was an artist and printmaker. Her works are on
display across the states and across the seas.
She is survived by Tony Reynolds (Spouse), Rebecca Ann Paulene (Mother), Children
Caitlin, Jacob, and Elijah, Siblings Christopher Ray and Beth Paulene, Aunts Rhonda
and Pat, Sister-in-law Sandra Reynolds Collier, and Nephew Mason Reynolds..
She is preceded in death by Chester Arthur Paulene (Father) and Ida V. Jones
(Grandmother), Robert Reynolds (Father-in-law), and Patsy Reynolds (Mother-in-law).
She is mourned by close friends Anna Minor, Wendy Dier, David Cohen, Christy Cohen,
Miriam Dier, and many others.
Becca enjoyed the entire spectrum of the arts, often incorporating inspiration from music
and literature into her own work.
She loved to travel and to have new experiences. On the evening prior to her death she
was excitedly planning a new adventure: skydiving for the first time.
Becca was an active member of St. Michael’s Episcopal in Alturas. She cared deeply for
others. She was a fierce defender and loving mother. She inspired those around her to
be and to do better.
There will be a memorial at St. Michael’s Episcopal in Alturas on Saturday September 6,
2025 at 10 AM. All are invited to attend as we celebrate her life in the display of her art,
and in poetry, prayer, music, and fellowship.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to your favorite charitable organization
and for your support of the funding of the arts and the sciences.
The Reynolds family has been overwhelmed by the love of close friends, our work
family at Modoc Medical Center, and the communities at large in West Blocton, AL and
Alturas, CA. Your kindness and compassion have been a bright beacon that has guided
and sustained us in the dark night of our sorrow. We thank you from the bottom of our
hearts.

08/30/2025

Obituary For Helen Roberta Goulden
Helen Roberta (Quirk) Goulden, born December 4, 1935 in Cedarville, California to Mike and Iva Quirk,passed away peacefully at Warner View Skilled Nursing Facility on August 7, 2025.

Helen, lovingly known as Smoke to most, was the youngest of Mike and Iva’s three children and grew up in Lake City on the ‘JQ’ Quirk cattle ranch. When her brothers, Gene and Terry, left for the military she took on the responsibity of being her fathers ‘right-hand man.’ If you were to ask she would tell you that she out performed her brothers! She was a very skilled horseback rider and her favorite horse was her mare Becky.

After graduating from high school, and being crowned Modoc County Fair Queen, Helen continued her education attending Klamath Community College inKlamath Falls, Oregon and a college in the Bay Area, earning her degree in Business Administration.

Shortly after graduation Helen met and married Wayne Goulden. From this union they were blessed with three children- Phil, Jeff, and Lynn. In the early 70’s shereturned to Alturas to be closer to family. During this time period Helen was employed at Bank of America until her retirement in 1999.

Helen was well-known and loved by so many in Modoc County! She was actively involved in her kids’ athletic programs attending every swim meet, baseball, football, basketball, track and field event. She was and remained their #1 fan. Not one to stay idle, Helen loved to bowl and was quite good at it, earning many awards with her fellow team members as they traveled all over the country participating in bowling tournaments. She also loved playing cards with the Canby crew, taking walks with her beloved dogs, scenic drives, reminising with family and friends and generously helping others.

She was preceeded in death by her parents Mike and Iva Quirk, and her brother, Gene Francis Quirk. She is survived by her brother Terrance ‘Terry’ Quirk, her children Phillip (Patti) Goulden, Jeffrey Goulden, and Lynn (Seth) Hartman, grandchildren- Erica Robinson, Guy Goulden, Justin Goulden, Zach Goulden, Jesse Bradshaw, Kamilia Woolsey and Alexander Rovetti, great-grandchildren,- Carter and Scarlet Woolsey, Charlie, Sawyer and Foster Robinson, and special friend Jeanne Carlson along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of Helen’s life is being planned and will be announced at a later date.

The family would like to thank the caring CNA’s, nurses, staff and administrators at Warner View Skilled Nursing Facility for the wonderful care you have given Helen over the past years.

08/30/2025

Obituary For Jerry Herman Wendland
Jerry Wendland was born on July 19, 1935, in Roy, New Mexico, and passed away at the age of 90 on July 22,2025, surrounded by his family. During his childhood, he cherished time spent on his grandmother's ranch in New Mexico, where he developed a lifelong passion for cowboy life- one of his greatest loves.

The day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Jerry's father moved the family to a military base in Los Angeles. As a construction contractor, his father's role was to build houses atop the base to camouflage it from potential Japanese strikes in California. During this period, Jerry acquired many valuable skills from his father.

Jerry graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles. He continued his education at Ca Poly, Pomona, earning a degree in Animal Husbandry and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. His next adventure took him to to Modoc County, where he lived for more than 65 years and found a true home.

A dedicated cowboy and outdoorsman, Jerry managed several ranches throughout the county. He later became the assistant director of public works for the city of Alturas, - eventually retiring - though he soon returned to serve as water master for the South Fork Water District. He retired for good at age 80.

Jerry's love for the outdoors never waned. He was a leader in the Sierra club, guiding and packing groups through the Sierra Mountains. His hunting pursuits took him as far as Idaho and Colorado for Elk hunts, and in 2005 he traveled to Africa with his wife, sons and a friend, returning with lasting memories and trophies.

A steadfast supporter of his community, Jerry was a member of the Alturas Elks Lodge for 48 years and served as a Past Exalted Ruler. He was also past president of the Tribe Ride, past captain of the Sheriff's Posse, and a volunteer at the Warner Mountain Round-up in Cedarville.

Jerry's other great love was his wife, Sue Roden Wendland. They met in Alturas in 1976 and shared a life together ever since.

He is survived by his wife Sue, son Michael (Quinn), daughter Linda Lafferty (Steve), stepson Rick Welling, sister Joann Strong, eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother and a son Allen Wendland.

A service will be held on September 6,2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alturas Elks Lodge, followed by a potluck gathering. Donations in Jerrys honor may be made to the Alturas Elks Lodge.

08/30/2025

Obituary For Paul Edward Lofgreen
Beloved father, brother, friend, and co-worker, Paul Lofgreen, 56, passed away unexpectedly on
July 20, 2025 due to medical complications.
He was born in Longbeach, California but moved to Castle Dale, Utah in 1979. There, Paul went
to Emery County High School. Eventually he would move to Tucson, Arizona where he worked
as a miner for Magma Copper Company starting in 1987 and would make the commute to San
Manuel, Arizona for it. Workers in the mine used to call him Bambi because of how young he
was. Paul worked his way up from a chute tapper, which involved loading ore into a mine cart, to
part of the supply crew, and then to a Development Supervisor in 1995. By this point in his
career, he had started his family and had his first two children. In 1998 another company bought
Magma Copper Company and shut it down, much to his woe, but he didn’t let that stop him.
Paul took another mining job in Montana and worked there for a couple of years before coming
back to Tucson, Arizona in the year 2000. He had different jobs until being hired at Arizona
Party Rental in 2005. He worked his way up becoming the General Manager and Vice President
of the company. Paul didn’t just direct those under him, he would take the hammer to the stake
and work alongside them if needed. He was what every leader should aspire to be in this sense.
Over the course of the next several years he would open his home and foster children enduring a
journey that was not easy. However, he knew the children were worth it and in time, he would
adopt four of those children. Paul also worked towards a degree in computer information systems
and would later earn a Bachelor’s degree in it. In 2015 he and his family decided to find a
simpler life where the seasons changed and moved to Lakeview, Oregon. Here, his family could
go camping and fishing more often, activities which he enjoyed.
Paul was hired at Warner Creek Correctional Facility in 2016 and became a correctional officer
whereby he remained loyal until his passing. He made friends at the facility to which he
appreciated very much. This same gratitude he also felt for friends he made outside of work. Paul
loved video games, Stephen King books, fantasy, and even painting Warhammer miniatures,
among other interests. He was a deeply intellectual person and one of his favorite quotes was,
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” A quote
by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
He is survived by his six children, Austin Lofgreen, Natasha Lofgreen, Dax Lofgreen, Isabella
Bonham (Lofgreen), Dallas Lofgreen, and Olivia Lofgreen. Paul is also survived by his sister
and brother, Sheri Vetere (Lofgreen), and Michael Lofgreen, as well as his nieces, and nephews.

08/11/2025

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