With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our Dad and Mom, Dave and Kitty Simera.

Dave Joseph Simera was born on September 11, 1954 in Fontana, Calif. He passed away on April 23, 2025, following a short illness. Dave was a well known masonry contractor for over 40 years. His beautiful craftsmanship adorns many homes and businesses throughout Humboldt County. Dave passed on his talents and knowledge to his son who carries on his legacy with Simera Masonry. Dave loved the outdoors. Enjoying fishing with friends and family, gardening and watching his grandchildren enjoy the swimming pool at the cabin in Trinity Village.

Kitty Renee Wilber was born on April 2, 1953 in San Bernardino. She passed away on May 26, 2025. Kitty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was warm, loving, generous and kind. Kitty never missed a chance to make you feel special, especially on birthdays and holidays. She loved to sew, learning in high school, she made many of her clothes including her wedding dress. Her grandchildren were everything to her. They in return loved their Tee/Nana. Kitty volunteered her time at Hart Animal Rescue and The Pregnancy Care Center for many years and made many friends. Her bible study group of friends from Calvary Chapel were very dear to her heart.

Dave and Kitty fell in love in high school and were married on June 18, 1971 in Fontana. They moved with their children to Humboldt County in 1982 and made it their forever home. They were married just shy of 54 years and won’t have to spend their upcoming anniversary apart.

They leave behind their daughter, Carrie Cleveland and son in law Andy. Their son Jeremy Simera and Stephanie. Their four grandchildren, Kyle Cleveland, Dalton Cleveland, Hayley Simera and her fiance, Justin, Brendan Simera and his wife, Cyrie and great granddaughter Bonnie Simera. Uncle Dave and Aunt Kitty dearly loved all their nephews and nieces whether near or far.

Thank you to Gina Parrott and Steve Wilber for all the care you showed our parents and us during this most difficult time.

A small church service will be held on June 28 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel located at 1300 California Street in Eureka. A celebration of their lives will also be held on June 28 at 2 p.m. at the Gene Lucas Community Center at 3000 Newburg Rd. in Fortuna.

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