Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel

12/07/2025

Obituary For Constance Eloise Warren
We are sorry to announce the passing of Constance E. Warren, born June 16, 1949, and passed away November 20, 2025, at 76 years old.

She leaves behind a husband, Victor V. Warren, a daughter, Jennifer A. Trisdale, grandkids, Asilynn Trisdale and Tolwynn Trisdale, son in law Phil Trisdale. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews, Richard Farr, Irene Flippen, Melissa Escobar, Travis Warren, D.J. Warren, Steve Warren, April Jones, and great-grandkids Natalia Greene, Tatiana Greene, Alisha Greene, Anthony Greene, and Ross Greene.

She had an Associates degree in Science from the College of the Siskiyous and a Bachelor degree of Arts with distinction from Simpson College.

She was a 49ers fan and a San Francisco Giants Fan, being born in San Francisco that is how she was.

She loved knitting and crocheting, reading, and she was a great cook.

Married for 52 years, Vic and Connie had a lot of ups and downs, but it was a great life, especially with raising a beautiful daughter.

Another one of her accomplishments was working for the College of the Siskiyous for 25 years, starting with maintenance, ending with a job title of Fiscal Analyst.

12/07/2025

Obituary For Gloria Mendieta Gazave

💖 In Loving Memory: Gloria Mendieta Gazave

Gloria Mendieta Gazave, a devoted wife, mother, cherished friend, and extraordinarily gifted soprano, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer. She was born on October 4, 1971, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, and had a particular devotion to the Saint. She was 54 years old.

A Life of Harmony and Grace

Born and raised in the vibrant Westwood Park neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, Gloria's formative years were rooted in faith and community. She attended St. Emydius Catholic grammar school and was a proud graduate of Mercy Catholic High School.

From an early age, Gloria's magnificent voice was evident. She displayed remarkable singing talent, which led her to perform in numerous stage plays and musicals throughout her high school and college years. She pursued her passion, studying classical voice at the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music. With a special love for opera, Gloria frequently performed as a sought-after talent on websites like Gig Salad and Gigmasters, sharing her ethereal gift with audiences far and wide. She also contributed her talents locally through the Music by the Mountain organization. Her favorite composer was Johann Sebastian Bach.

After she and her husband lovingly raised their seven children in San Francisco, the family made a significant move to Mt. Shasta. Seeking a slower-paced life in a serene, rural mountain setting, Gloria quickly established deep roots in her new community.

Faith, Family, and Community

Gloria was an exemplary Christian woman, whose faith was the cornerstone of her life. One of her favorite sayings was “That’s an opportunity for us to become Holy”. She was an active member and beloved cantor at St. Anthony's Church in Mt. Shasta, where the congregation was regularly uplifted by her heavenly singing during church services. Her commitment extended to teaching catechism classes to the youth of St. Anthony's and actively participating in the grammar school program at Mountain Scholars School, where three of her children attended. A committed, inspirational, and deeply valued member of the Mt. Shasta community, Gloria was truly loved by all who knew her.

Survived By

Gloria's legacy of love and harmony lives on through her devoted family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Jonathan Gazave; her seven devoted children, Walter, Catherine, Clairemarie, Clementine, Charlotte, Benedict and Celeste; her loving daughter-in-law Rachel, and her three precious grandchildren, Theodore, Aurora and Samuel.

She is also survived by her cherished mother, Mary Mendieta; her sisters, Anna Maria and Suzanne; her brothers, Chris, John, Bill and Mike; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Mendieta.

Funeral Services

A viewing service will be held on Friday, December 5th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 507 Pine St., Mt. Shasta

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 6th, at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

The burial will follow immediately after the Funeral Mass at Mt. Shasta Cemetery, 830 Lassen Ln.

Flowers may be sent through Mt. Shasta Florist. Donations in memory of Gloria can be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Mt. Shasta, or the Music by the Mountain organization, Mt. Shasta.

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Obituary For Nina Pichii
In loving memory of Nina Pichii a resident of Mount Shasta passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Inga Van Ardenn.

11/20/2025

Obituary For Larry Duane Pettes
The family of Larry Duane Pettes is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the age of 85.

Larry was born on July 12, 1940 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to the proud parents of Arthur L. Pettes and Sarah L. Williams. When Larry was 11 yrs. old the family moved across the country to California where he spent the rest of his life.

He was a Santa Clara City firefighter for 27 years before returning to Mount Shasta and continuing on with assisting in wild fires in Northern California.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Kerie Pettes; son, Gregory D. Pettes; stepdaughter, Tracey Perotti; step son, Tim Sorensen; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Services will be held on December 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Hope Community Church, 974 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta, CA and Interment following at Mount Shasta Memorial Park, 830 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta, CA.

11/20/2025

Obituary For Frank George Etter
Frank George Etter was born in Union Church, Mississippi on February 14, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Bryant Etter and Josie Buie Etter. Frank was one of ten children eight of whom preceded him in death, Clarence, James, Cleveland, Calaster, Sam Junior, Geneva Smith, Everlean Kendrick and Ada Lee Turner. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Nancy and his longtime companion Lois McCoy and their son Randall. He is survived by one brother Earnest Etter and one daughter Rita Anne Etter.

Frank grew up in the rural farming community of Union Church, Mississippi during the time of Jim Crow. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in the segregated South. Frank was allowed to attend school until it was time to harvest the crops of cotton, corn, watermelon, beans, sugar cane and other row crops. He finished grades one through eight.

Frank arrived in W**d, California July 15, 1951 and started work at Long Bell Lumber Company on July 18th. Frank worked at various jobs in the lumber mill, such as transportation, green chain, stacker in the Plywood Plant, Box factory and Planing Mill. It was later bought by International Paper Company. He continued to work there until he moved to Oakland in 1984 and went to work for the Truitt and White Lumber Company in Berkeley where he retired.

Frank later moved to Elk Grove California where he spent the final years of his life, socializing with his close family, relatives and friends who will miss him greatly.

On November 4, 2025, at 94 years of age Frank (Reece) passed away at Kaiser South in Sacramento.

There will to be a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Frank Etter on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel and Interment following at Mount Shasta Memorial Park.

Repass is immediately after graveside service at W**d Community Center, 161 East Lincoln Ave., W**d, California

In closing we offer a special thanks to the wonderful staff and nurses at lvy Park.

11/20/2025

Obituary For Martha McGehee
Martha McGehee affectionately known as “Mothee” passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the age of 100. Martha was born on February 11, 1925, in Union, Mississippi, to Rufus and Bernice Roundtree. She was the youngest of fourteen children ~ eleven girls and three boys ~ and was lovingly cherished as the baby of the family.

At an early age, Martha received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and built a strong, lifelong relationship with God. Her faith guided every part of her life. She was a devoted member of Mt. Shasta Baptist Church for more than 80 years, faithfully serving her church family and community.

On July 17, 1943, Martha was united in marriage to Ernest McGehee, and in 1953, they relocated to W**d, California, where they built a home filled with love, laughter, and faith. After years filled with laughter the Lord blessed them with four beautiful daughters; LaVerne, Ernestine, Linda, and Janice, whom she adored and raised with deep care and devotion.

Martha worked for many years at the Y Café before retiring from the International Paper Company. She took great pride in her work and in all that she did. Outside of work, she found joy in simple pleasures; cooking, gardening, planting flowers, and caring for her home.

Known for her playful sense of humor Martha had a gift for making people laugh. She could light up any room and remind everyone that laughter is one of life’s sweetest joys.

Her home was always open, her table always full, and her love always abundant, being a blessing to all. Family was the heart of Martha’s world. She poured herself into her children and grandchildren, creating lasting memories that will never fade.

During summer breaks, her grandchildren cherished spending time with her; visiting the flower shop, helping in the garden, and making her famous homemade biscuits together.

Even as age and health began to slow her down, Martha’s love for the Lord never wavered. When she could no longer attend church in person, she faithfully joined the W**d Prayer Line, continuing her spiritual walk and encouraging others through prayer and faith.

Martha was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Rufus and Bernice; her cherished husband, Ernest; her kind siblings; her precious grandsons, Michael, Bakari, and Keon Sr.; her dear son-in-law, Henry; and her beloved daughter, Ernestine.

She leaves to celebrate her life, her loving daughters; LaVerne, Linda, and Janice; her dear son-in-law Mike, her precious grandchildren; Shani, Isaiah, Alisa, Martha, and Erni; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends and family who will forever carry her love in their hearts.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.” II Timothy 4: 7-8

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Martha’s life at a Memorial service on Friday, November 14th @ 12:00 pm, held at Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel, 830 Lassen Ln, Mount Shasta, CA. Interment following at Lincoln Heights Cemetery in W**d, CA.

Repast ~ Immediately following services at the W**d Community Center, 161 E Lincoln Ave., W**d, CA 96094

11/20/2025

Obituary For Kevin Stuart Miller
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Stuart Miller, 60, of W**d, California. After bravely facing complications of rheumatoid arthritis, Kevin passed away on October 2, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 1, 1965, in Mt. Shasta, California, Kevin is the son of James and Joyce Miller. He spent his early years living in Edgewood, California with his parents and older brothers, Tim and Alan.

Kevin loved growing up in Edgewood where he attended Butteville Elementary when it was a small one building school with multiple grades per classroom. He often shared stories of adventures with friends from school or his cousins and the time they spent exploring along the Shasta River, at nearby Jackson and MIlls ranches, and even at the cemetery after dark.

Kevin developed a love for the outdoors and spent a lot of time hiking and fishing at local mountain lakes and rivers, riding his dirt bike in the back country, skiing on Mt. Shasta and Mt. Bachelor, and golfing. Kevin was happiest when he was on an adventure and out in nature. He also enjoyed playing and watching sports. His favorites–the San Francisco 49ers and SF Giants, NASCAR, college football and women’s basketball, and professional golfing.

Kevin graduated from Butteville Union Grammar School (BUGS) and W**d High School (WHS). He was involved in sports at both schools. His senior year (1983), his basketball team won the Shasta Cascade League Championship and were the NSCIF Division III men’s basketball champs. That team was later inducted into the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

In 1990 Kevin married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Harris. This year they celebrated 35 years of marriage and 43 years together. They had two children, Paige and Stuart. Kevin was very proud of his kids’ accomplishments and was so excited when his two granddaughters, Madison and Roseanna were born.

Kevin spent his early work years working in the logging industry. He was a proud third generation logger. He worked his way up from landing chaser to equipment operator. He also worked at P&M Cedar Company and Roseburg Forest Products over his working life. He spent the last six years of his working life as the Equipment Specialist at College of the Siskiyous, where he took care of the uniforms, equipment and game set up for COS sports teams. Although it was not easy to leave the logging industry, given his love of sports he really enjoyed supporting the teams and working with the coaches and student athletes.

Kevin was a bit of a risk taker, keeping his family and friends on their toes at all times. He was the life of the party. He loved music and was often found listening to music and singing along…usually at high volume. He even spent several years as the lead singer for a local band, Rival. If you spent much time around Kevin, you were probably singing along with him or laughing/smiling at something crazy he said or did. He had a sensitive heart and cared deeply about those in his circle. He loved hard and played just as hard.

Kevin is survived by his wife and children, Nancy, Stuart (Ariel) of Citrus Heights and Paige (Connor) of Portland. His mother, Joyce Miller of W**d; brothers & sisters-in-law Tim (Brenda) of W**d; Alan (Kathy) of Henderson, NV. He was predeceased by his father, James Miller; maternal grandparents, Alford and Lucille Linville, and paternal grandparents, Nelson “Bud” and Esther Miller.

Although Kevin has left us too soon, we are grateful he is no longer in pain and can now rest in peace. We invite you to join us for a Celebration of Life which will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the W**d Community Center, 161 E. Lincoln Avenue, W**d.

This last year Kevin’s brother, Tim, rescued a puppy that had been dumped at his logging site. Kevin did not want to see the puppy go to a shelter and agreed to take her. He named her Cora and loved Cora, a Belgian Malinois-Shepard mix, with all his heart. She spent her first year getting to know and understand her new home, develop trust, and enjoy her time with Kevin, Nancy and their golden doodle, Sid. As Kevin’s health declined, it was clear that Cora needed some training that he was not able to provide. It was Kevin’s wish to get Cora professionally trained in order to give her the best life possible. Although the training did not happen before Kevin passed, in Kevin’s memory, Nancy has made arrangements for Freedom K-9 to train Cora. In lieu of flowers we invite you to consider honoring Kevin by donating towards Cora’s training or to a charity of your choice. For donations towards Cora’s training, please send to Freedom K9, 5821 Truck Village Drive, Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 OR venmo Freedom K9 - Venmo address: -Aseltine. Please note in your donation, “In Memory of Kevin Miller for Cora.”

11/07/2025

Obituary For Maximillian Steven McCoy
Maximillian Steven McCoy, born on January 3rd, 2001 in Portland Oregon went away to be with Jesus on October 23rd, 2025, in McCloud, California. He is the beloved son of Steven and April McCoy.

Max, Maxie, Maxwell Smart, Maxie Moto, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth, although short, was one marked by love, and compassion towards all of us.

His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Max is survived by his loving parents Steven and April, sisters Emma McCoy, Claire Richards and brother-in-law Ben Richards, and a large family of aunts, uncles and cousins, who loved him very much.

Max was a history enthusiast, especially about WW2. He loved talking to WW2 vets and hearing about their experiences. Max was also a good drummer who was influenced most by the bands Tool and Rush. Max loved jamming with his Dad, who plays guitar. Max was also an avid fisherman and took many trout out of the McCloud reservoir. This was where he derived a measure of peace to combat the overwhelm of this world.

Those who knew Max will remember him for his infectious smile and humor, and his unwavering commitment to spreading love and kindness to everyone he encountered. He had a rare gift for making others smile and laugh, leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed his path.

The Celebration of Life service to honor Max will be held on Nov 5, 2025 at 1pm at The Gathering Church, 534 Everitt Memorial Hwy, Mt Shasta CA 96067. Graveside service to follow at Mt Shasta Memorial Park, 830 Lassen Ln, Mt Shasta.

11/07/2025

Obituary For Jolie Ann Alcouffe
Jolie Ann Alcouffe (Hough), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at the age of 74.

Jolie was born on September 30, 1951, in Mount Shasta, California, to Lonzo and Julia Hough. She grew up in Mount Shasta and remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. A proud graduate of Mount Shasta High School and Chico State University, Jolie dedicated her career to education, teaching Home Economics and Physical Education at Dunsmuir High School for over 30 years.

Jolie raised her two children, Kristofer Manley and Karley Buhl (Turk), in Mount Shasta, creating a home full of love, laughter, and support. She was "Grandma Jolie" to Abigayle Manley Sammut, Lizzy Manley and Noah Manley, "Nanny Jolie" to Kadence, Kenna and Carson Buhl, and "great-grandma Jo" to Damian Manley.

Jolie enjoyed cheering on her children and grandchildren at their sporting events, and she never missed a chance to root for her favorite teams — the Warriors, Raiders, 49ers, and San Francisco Giants. She also loved watching NASCAR and spending time surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, Ron Alcouffe and her son, Kristofer Manley.

Jolie will be remembered for her kindness, her humor, her fun-loving nature and her unwavering love for her family. Her legacy of care and laughter will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Family services will be held at a later date.

11/07/2025

Anne Hayward Kinkade was born in Seattle, WA as the first child to Stanton and Rose, while they were living in Bremerton. Her father passed away when she was only 4 years of age, so Rose moved her now two daughters to Grants Pass, OR. Anne attended elementary school in Grants Pass, but attended high school in Pullman, WA when her mother was given a job at Washington State University. Anne attended and graduated from WSU with a four-year nursing degree in 1954.

She always said that the nursing degree gave her a sense of independence from depending on someone else to take care of her. She would tell stories of working in the mental hospitals where they were giving patients lobotomies or the massive "iron lung" wards for the polio patients.

She met her husband, "Bill", of 69 years on a blind date in her final year at WSU. They went on to have three boys.

Anne was an adventurer for sure. She had no problems packing up three boys, including a two-year-old to move to Pakistan for a year in 1963. Then they traveled through Europe for a year, mostly camping out of their new Volkswagen bus. There were numerous side trips and moves before finding 'paradise' in W**d, CA in 1966. As her husband taught at College of the Siskiyous, Anne worked as an ICU nurse at the old Mt Shasta Hospital on 'A' St. She also worked nights at the W**d Convalescent Hospital.

Anne's artistic side blossomed in Pakistan, when she learned to play the sitar from the famous Ali-Akbar Khan. Once the family was settled in W**d, Anne was able to pursue every aspect of art that she could get her hands on. It began with throwing clay pots, spinning and dyeing sheep wool to use in her looms that took up the front room of the house, learning basket weaving from the Navajo in AZ and finally settled on painting. The painting was of EVERY medium available and then created her own with encaustic - the use of wax over canvas.

She was already beginning to teach art but wanted to reach a wider range so at age 54 she obtained her master's degree in art from Chico State University.

Anne's paintings are very well known throughout the art community.

As a mother, she was FUN!! She encouraged the 'snow days' to take off and go skiing at the old Mt. Shasta Ski Bowl. Always the first one to begin packing the jeep to hike into Bluff Lake for ice skating. It was beautiful to watch her on a completely frozen Lake Shastina doing jumps and skating backwards on her white skates. She was at every elementary school dance.....to dance, not really chaperone. It doesn't matter if it was a two-week backpacking trip in the Marble Mountains or a week of camping at Coos Bay, Anne was always there, not to be a mother, but to be a partner, for all of us.

The last few years of her life she immensely enjoyed painting in her studio with her great-granddaughter, Violet. Her final trip on her 93rd birthday was to the Hawaiian island of Molokai. She cried when she walked out of the open-air terminal and saw the mountains of Hawaii with their lush greenery, shrouded in clouds.

She was able to pass peacefully in her family home, the Grasshopper Farm. She always said, there was nothing better than being in her and Bill's piece of paradise.

Anne will NEVER leave any of us, but her sons Dan and Scott and sister MaryRose miss her dearly, as do her 5 grandchildren and her 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Paul, husband Bill and sister Patty.

A celebration of life will be held on her birthday in her garden.

11/05/2025

Honoring the courageous men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. Happy Veterans Day!