Don passed away peacefully at his home in Idyllwild on May 1, 2025 while on hospice care. He was surrounded by friends and family when he passed including his sons Shane and Cameron Rumler and Paul Hamilton. Don had a sudden unexpected respiratory illness that landed him at the hospital in February 2025. His condition…
Denise “Dennie” Suzanne Ohrazda (born Denise DeCelles), a devoted mother, sister, friend, and compassionate mental health counselor, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, after a brave fight against colon cancer. Up until her final days, Dennie fiercely held onto her joy, frequently reminding those around her that she was still loving life. Born in…
Joe passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025 in his home at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dayton Ohio, Joe graduated from the University of Dayton and served in the Army during the Vietnam war. While he was stationed in South Korea, he met the love of his life…
Patricia Carratello, a former Idyllwild resident since 1980 and a teacher at Idyllwild School from 1991 to 2012, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 20, at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, at age 74. She was enveloped in love by her devoted husband, John, their three children, Dominick and Anthony Carratello and…
Cynthia Jean Blair, born to Lois and John Blair on January 17, 1953, passed away this December 13 in Idyllwild, of natural causes. Cindy grew up in Parma, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, where she attended St. Francis de Sales grade school and graduated from Nazareth Academy. She moved to sunny California to join her…
Denise Anne Van Herpen passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, of an aneurysm. Denise was born in Long Beach July 24, 1971. She was a sixth generation Californian. She attended Los Amigos High School in Fountain Valley and then attended Long Beach State University. Denise was the owner of Denise’s Designs jewelry and The Green…
Jon Alan Kibby, 69, of Idyllwild, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. He was born April 13, 1954, in Lowell, Massachusetts. Jon had a salt-of-the-earth personality and was loved by all who knew him. He had a huge heart, a great sense of humor, and a love for his family, friends and dogs. Jon was…
Walter John, a resident of Idyllwild for 58 years, passed away at home Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Born in Oregon, Walter’s family moved to Idyllwild when he was 10. Hired at 18 by Kirby More, he began his career as a Hot Shot for the U.S. Forest Service out of Vista Grande Station. He continued…
Diana Johnson, long-time manager of Fairway Foods, passed away in hospice care Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the loving arms of her husband Mark, and daughter Stephanie at age 64. She died only one week after after receiving the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Diana was born to Betty and James Ziemkowski in Phoenix, Arizona, and…
Col. William Thomas McLyman, born May 22, 1932, in Los Angeles, concluded his journey Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. In heartfelt remembrance, we honor Colonel’s unwavering commitment to the United States Navy, where he faithfully served from 1950 to 1956, all while pursuing his education at Compton College. During this time, he acquired knowledge that would…
