Joseph William Oberti
November 14, 1940 – June 15, 2025

Joseph William Oberti was born in Napa on November 14, 1940. Though a recent resident of Willow Creek, he spent most of his life in Eureka. He passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Pinerola (Dino), and is survived by four daughters: Stacey Reimche (Guy), Alissa Alcala (Robert), Evangeline Brown (Roger), and Amanda Hutchinson (Dan); 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his partner, Geraldine Harris.

Joseph graduated from Eureka High School and attended Humboldt State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. As a skilled meat cutter, he owned a grocery store in Hoopa, and later worked at Safeway until retirement.

A lifelong outdoorsman, Joseph spent his younger years hunting South Fork Mountain, fishing the Trinity River, and crabbing and salmon fishing in Humboldt Bay. In later years, he enjoyed time at his favorite dragon slot machine at the Blue Lake Casino, where he formed lasting friendships and celebrated many wins. The family extends heartfelt thanks to his casino partner and friend, Verla Jackson-Robbins — his “chauffeur” — for her devoted friendship, care, and making the weekly casino trips possible.

Joseph will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

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