Velma Dorothy Tirsbeck (Nunes) passed on peacefully at the Ida Emerson House on June 15, 2024, after a long illness.

Velma was able to remain in her home until the last 10 days of her life thanks to her longtime caregiver and friend, J.T. Compton. Velma enjoyed daily drives throughout Humboldt County and weekly visits with her children. She had a witty sense of humor and can be described as tenacious and stubborn.

Velma was born to Joaquin and Maria Nunes in Rohnerville and raised on a dairy ranch in Ferndale. Velma was preceded in death by loving husband, Bruce Tirsbeck, and her parents and siblings: Daniel Nunes, Manuel Nunes, Gerald Ewing and younger sister La Vina Collenberg.

Velma is survived by her son, Alan Tirsbeck; her daughter, Cynthia Tirsbeck; her granddaughter, Tia Tirsbeck-Hauan (Bryan); and grandchildren Hunter Haberman and Mya Hauan and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank everyone who contributed to Velma’s care, especially Humboldt Hospice for their dependable care the last few months.

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