Natalie C. Cartwright
Allan Earl Carothers, “Big Al”, passed away on February 22, 2023, surrounded by family. He was 84 years young.
Allan was born March 30, 1938, in Madera, CA. He moved with his family to Meridian, CA, when he was 9 years old. He attended Slough School in Meridian and graduated from Sutter Union High School in 1956.
After graduating high school, Allan married the love of his life, Barbara Dennis, worked at the Colusa Hospital and joined the Army National Guard, serving his country.
Allan started his meat cutting career at Safeway and continued at Live Oak Locker and Classic Deli, for 66 years. After selling his Locker and the Deli, he still continued to cut meat for friends and family.
Throughout his life he also sold insurance, owned a gas station, and became a walnut farmer. He enjoyed laughing with many friends and family, playing cards, fishing, and harvesting his walnuts on his ranch.
Allan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara; sister, Glenda (Gene) Taylor; his son, Rick (Sharon) Carothers; his daughter, Ronda Smith; his grandchildren, Heidi (Troy) Robison, Derek Carothers, Melanie Carothers, Clinton (Lyndee) Smith, Hayden (Lettie) Smith, and Paige Smith; his 6 great grandchildren, Avery, Emmett, Faye and Roarke Robison, Journey and Murphy Smith; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Wilma Carothers; and his son-in-law, Kelly Smith.
There will be a graveside service at the Sutter Cemetery on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 11:00 am.
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July 26, 1968 February 13, 1923 Charles Diaz, "Indian Outlaw", loving husband of 15 years to Misty Diaz; son to Geneva Vargas and Roberto Diaz; Pops to Winfried Stevenson; Papaw to Nevaeh and Rowena; passed away, with the love of his life Misty at his side, after an unexpected illness. In addition he leaves behind numerous extended family and friends.
He had worked as a long haul truck driver for 30 plus years and participated in numerous charitable events, including Toy Runs for the kids during the holidays.
Charlie enjoyed casual rides throughout the area both to get away and to be with friends, on his Harley Davidson Fatboy. He also enjoyed riding his Percheron mule, Seneca, to reconnect with nature. Together they would compete in shows, worked as “Outriders” for several wagon trains and rendezvous, as well as participating in numerous parades throughout the year.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 11, 2023. Motorcycles will be meeting up at the Redhill Saloon at 4721 Wheatland Rd., Wheatland, CA 95692, between 9-11am. Kickstands up at 11am for procession to the American Legion Hall, 5477 Feather River Blvd., Olivehurst, CA 95961. Potluck starting at 1pm and band starting at 2pm.
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There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 3 pm at Emmanuel Faith Tabernacle Annex, 5286 Feather River Blvd. Please come and share a story.
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Martha Ann (Emery) Armocido, born June 18, 1933, in Princeton, CA, passed away on September 14, 2022, in Chico, CA, at the age of 89.
Martha spent her first 29 years in the Princeton/colusa area with a couple of years in Monterey. In 1961, moved to Yuba City, where they raised their four children, and she lived for 25 years working in various jobs: Oji Brothers Farms on a tomato harvester; seasonal work at Del Monte Cannery; Montgomery Wards; 7-Eleven; and Sunsweet Growers. In 1988, she was hired as a Custodian for Chico State and eventually moved to Chico where she lived until she passed. She was a sports mom/grandma, loved to read, always had a cactus or succulent garden and enjoyed making jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her sons, Chuck of Yuba City, CA, and Mike (Cindy) of Mountain Home, AR; a daughter, Peggy of Chico, CA; three grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin (Shauna) of Mountain Home AR, and Nicholas (Brittny) of Eldorado Hills CA; five greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and neph- ews.
Martha is preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven; parents, Ben and Sylvia Emery; and brothers, John, Dan, Bill, Wally, and Jim.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 11, 2023, at 12:00PM at the Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. 3rd St., Chico, CA.
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Natalie C. Cartwright, passed to her heavenly home on February 10, 2023.
She was born in 1921 to Arthur Willis and Hazel Chase in Marysville, CA.
She graduated from Marysville High School where she learned to play the cello and was a member of the orchestra. She was also active as a Rainbow Girl going on to be worthy advisor. She attended Butte Community College and transferred to UC Berkeley.
She worked in San Francisco as a secretary along with her sister Dorthea but returned to
Marysville when WWII broke out. She then went to work at Camp Beale as a secretary where she met Corporal Robert Cartwright whom she married and briefly moved to Seattle, WA.
They returned Marysville and Yuba City with one daughter and had two more girls. She was kept busy homemaking, active in the PTA and the PEO sisterhood and St. John’s Episcopal church. Natalie was a fabulous cook, baker, crocheter, and sewer among other numerous talents. She also was an avid Giants and 49er fan!
She devoted her life to her family and friends, always making everyone feel special, becoming everyone’s favorite aunt, grandma and mother.
She lost her husband of 46 years on January 17, 1991. She had her Wednsday Club, PEO and her Friday lunch group, along with trips to Carmel, Sacramento, and Kingvale, to visit daughters and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband Bob; sisters, Dorthea Curtis and Marian Chipman; brother, Arthur Willis Chase Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth and son-inlaw, Michael Phebus.
She leaves behind daughters, Candace Drennan (Don) and Susan Phebus; six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family asks that any remembrances be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice Care.
We also wish to thank Jinky Paran, Yolly and Teresita for the wonderful care she was given in Elk Grove at Paran Guest home.
A private family graveside service will be held on March 1, 2023, at Sierra View Memorial Park.
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Pamela Sevilla Rocks, 72, of Williams, CA, passed away February 11, 2023, at home. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Marysville, CA, to Lois and James Thomas on July 1,1951.
Pam was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. Her grandchildren were her world. If you knew Pam, you knew she would go above and beyond for her grandbabies. Family was everything to Pam, and she made sure the world knew it.
Pam was a fierce, loyal, and loving woman. She was a light soul with a warriors mentality, who was content with the smaller things in life. You could often find her talking about her love for the ocean and beaches of Humboldt County, CA, where she resided for many years. If you were to ask her where her dream home would be, she woud answer you in a heartbeat, “In Humboldt, by the beach and redwoods!”
Pamela is, and always will be greatly missed by many, especially her family. She fought hard and loved even harder. Her smile, laughter, love, and warmth will always be remembered.
Pamela is survived by her children: Michelle Stoller and Brian Rocks. Along with her grandchildren: Anne-marie Markland, Audrey Loomis, Kynzie Rocks, Kori Rocks, Kyler Rocks, Jason Rocks, and Brian Rocks Jr. She also leaves behind her loyal chihuahua Pinky.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lois and James Thomas; and her best friend and loving husband, Richard (Dickie) Montes.
A celebration of life will be held March 11, 2023, from 11am to 3pm, at Patina Gardens, 103 C Street, Marysville, CA. Please join her family to honor her memory, in a way she would love, with food, friendship, and laughter.
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Robert (Bob) Arnold Aaberg lost his seven year battle with cancer and passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 surrounded by family.
Bob was born in Portland, Oregon on October 28, 1943 to Lois and Arnold Aaberg. The timber industry brought his family to Marysville soon after WWII where Bob lived for the rest of his life. He attended Linda and Alicia schools then graduated from Marysville High School in 1961. Yuba College and Sacramento State followed with graduations in 1963 and 1965. Later he earned a Masters of Arts in Education from the University of San Francisco.
Sports captured Bob’s interest as a young boy, and soon proudly became part of the Knothole gang of emerging baseball players that marched from downtown Marysville to Bryant Field to root on the semi-pro Marysville Giants. Bob played baseball and basketball for Marysville High School, Yuba College, and Sacramento State. Always known as “the lefty pitcher,” he helped Sacramento State win the coveted Far Western Conference and
Western Regional in 1964. He also played several semi-pro seasons with the Marysville Giants and one for the Humboldt Crabs.
Bob enjoyed teaching Physical Education for 39 years. Starting his career at alma mater Marysville High School, he then became part of the inaugural staff team to open Lindhurst High School. His career included decades of coaching boys and girls basketball along with varsity baseball. He embraced the role of teacher and coach. To that end he believed in creating successful student athletes and promoting fitness for life. Bob served as Physical Education Department Chair and Athletic Director at Lindhurst before retiring in 2005.
Bob loved competition and teamwork. He was humbled and honored to earn accolades throughout his athletic endeavors. Among the highlights were inductions into the Northern California Sports Association (2008), Yuba College (2009), and Lindhurst High School (2018) Halls of Fame.
Retirement was busy with his favorite pastimes of family, friends, travel, hunting, fishing, golf and grandkids.
Though times got tough throughout his cancer journey, Bob never gave up hope for a cancer cure. To that end, he participated in four clinical trials at Stanford and U.C. Davis. He always wanted to help future cancer victims and in doing so never lost his wit or sense of humor.
Bob is survived by wife Nancy Aaberg, son Kevin (Mary) Aaberg, daughter Kristen (Greg) Mathews, sister Shirley (Don) Hale, sister Marilyn (Wayne) Russell, sisters-in-law Barbara Aaberg and Carol (Peter) Harrison, brothers-in-law Michael (Jennifer) and Thomas (Lori) Hudson, grandchildren Alexandria, Charlotte, Quinn Small, Ella Aaberg, Luke and Annabelle Mathews, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brotherin-law, uncle, friend, and person.
Bob is predeceased by his parents Lois and Arnold Aaberg and his brother Bill Aaberg.
The family would like to thank Sutter North Hospice, nurse Gurpreet Lakhat, and friend Joe Klaker for their special role in his final days. Arrangements are under the direction of Trident Society Roseville.
A Celebration of Life is planned for 2PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Peach Tree Golf and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.