Although he is gone, if you listen, you can still hear Doug Austin’s resounding greeting of “Good day, My Lady,” and his easy laughter echoing through our forest. He was a rare soul, a renaissance man whose heart beat with kindness, generosity, wisdom, grace and goodwill. Doug transitioned peacefully from this world on Friday, Nov….

Mary Arnaiz passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2011, at the age of 83. Mary was born on Sept. 22, 1928, in Oatman, Ariz. She was a long-time resident of Idyllwild, Calif., where she raised her children and was a dearly loved member of the community. Mary was preceded in death by her son, Tom Adams. She leaves behind her loving children, daughter, Sandra Kasper and husband Jeff of Hemet, and sons, David Arnaiz II of Hailey, Idaho, Ron Arnaiz and wife Makayla of Solana Beach, and Henry Arnaiz and wife Amanda of Vista; her seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her dog Lily; and many cherished friends.

Kendall Vaught of Idyllwild passed away last week. She was born July 7, 1962, to proud parents Tom and Peggy. She was 51 years old. She grew up in San Diego and Fallbrook, Calif., before coming to Idyllwild. Kendall is remembered by the words of her ex-husband: “Kendall was the most beautiful and caring woman…