Day: July 26, 2024

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Lucas Kane Nunes of Glenn died in Ord Bend alongside his lifelong friend/brother, Rodney Wayne Yeager. Lucas Nunes was born in Willows on June 17, 1979.

He loved anything to do with the outdoors, including fishing, camping, and hunting. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing pool, dancing, and grilling and sitting around the fire telling stories and making everyone laugh and feel welcomed and loved.

He attended boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, in November of 1998 and graduated basic in February of 1999. After 10 days of leave, he began his infantry and weapons training at Camp Horno, Calif., graduating as an 0341 (Mortar Man) and then attending Marine Corps Security Forces training in Virginia.

Upon graduating Security Forces training, he was stationed in Bahrain. He deployed with 3/7 in January of 2003 and began fighting the war on terrorism in Iraq in March of 2003.

While serving our country, he received the following decorations: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Iraq), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Kuwait), and Presidential Unit Citation-Navy. He also achieved his (5th award) rifle expert badge.

During his service to our county, he achieved the rank of Sergeant.

He is survived by his father, Richard John Nunes, Sr., of Willows; brother Richard John Nunes, Jr., of Portugal; sister Anelisa Marie Nunes of Ord Bend; uncle, Joseph Nunes of Arizona; cousins Christopher Nunes of Chico and Diana Nunes of Chico; godparents Denny and Bonnie Tucker of Willows; and his beloved bonus family: Debi Yeager of Chico, Amber Yeager of Ord Bend, and Dale Suhre of Ord Bend.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Kay Nunes.

His family and friends agree, he is greatly loved and will be tremendously missed by all.

A Rosary is scheduled for recitation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Willows. A Mass is to be celebrated at the church at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, to be followed by a graveside service at the Willows Veterans Cemetery.

A reception and memorial are scheduled at the Willows Memorial Hall. In lieu of flowers, a gofundme account has been established in Lucas Nunes’ honor.

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Ord Bend resident Rodney Wayne Yeager died in Ord Bend alongside his lifelong friend/brother, Lucas Kane Nunes. Rodney Yeager was born in Willows on April 10, 1980.

A lover of nature, he was an avid fisherman and gardener. He loved cooking and family gatherings.

His infectious smile never left his face. He had the biggest, warmest heart and loved his family beyond measure.

He is survived by his children Jacob, 21, Caleb, 16, and Isabella, 13, of Bayliss; mother Debi Forrister (Flint) of Chico; sister, Amber Yeager of Ord Bend; partner and love of his life, Anelisa Nunes, of Ord Bend; brother Jon Harvey of Chico; grandmother Beulah Yeager of Indiana; four nieces and nephews; many cousins, aunts and uncles; and his beloved bonus family, Richard Nunes of Willows and Richard Nunes, Jr., of Portugal.

He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Yeager; sister, Shannon Garnett; and infant niece, Adrianna Garnett.

His loved ones agree, he was greatly loved and will be missed forever.