Howard Calvin Ashby, long-time member of the Idyllwild community, died Monday, April 2, one day after his 96th birthday, in Boise, Idaho, where he and his wife, Ann, had moved to be near their youngest son, Hansel, and his family. Cal was a best friend to animals, and to those who loved and knew him…

Victor Nicholai Hochee of Garner Valley went on to his next project on Sunday, April 12, 2009, with his family sending him forward with all their love. Vic was born in Dearborn, Mich., in 1929. A UCLA graduate, he was part of the first Project India in 1952. Being general manager of Local 660 in…

Marilyn Jo-an Kramer, 72, of Pine Cove, went to be with her loving father, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 11, 2006 in Moreno Valley. She was born to Wilburn and Mae Brewer on June 22, 1933 in Pasadena. After being an accomplished musician at a very young age, she met and married the love of…

Larry Dean Rund, 62, a 20-year-resident and husband of Janice, died on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001.