It is with the heaviest of hearts we report the passing of Laurena K. (Matteucci) Nevers. Laurena passed peacefully surrounded by the loving hearts of Lancey, Lila and Lisa on April 18. Laurena was just 24 days from her 81st birthday.

Laurena was born on May 12, 1945, to Laurence “Ceno” and Annabelle Virginia (Bay) ”Sue” Matteucci, in Astoria, Oregon. She was the first of three girls. Laurena attended school in Astoria.

After moving to Eureka she met the love of her life, Fred Nevers, Jr. They married on July 20, 1962. They were married for 60 ½ years until Fred’s passing on January 19, 2023. They had one daughter, Tammy Sue, who passed as an infant at one month of age. Laurena and Fred were a furry family mom and dad devoted to Pup, George and Winston. They lived most of their married life in Eureka, only living in Las Vegas shortly after retirement. They moved back to Eureka in 2006.

Laurena worked for 40 plus years in the medical field, including St. Joseph Hospital until her retirement in 2003.

Laurena was predeceased by her dad “Ceno,” mom “Sue,” precious infant daughter Tammy Sue, her husband Fred Nevers Jr., nephew Jon Fejdasz and sister Catherine “Cathy” Carillo.

She is survived by her friend and “Bonus Daughter” Lancey Johnston of Eureka, and Lancey’s cousin Lisa Ross of Bend, Oregon, who she shared many laughs with. Her sister Carol (David) Cooley, niece Michele (Chad) Poplawski, nephew Christopher (Laura) Cooley, Grand-niece Taylor Riddle, San Diego, grand-nephew Caden Riddle, Sacramento, grand-nephew Christopher D Cooley, and her mini-me grand-nephew Cameron Cooley, Dixon, Calif. Her cousin Lila Ann Bollmann of Eureka.

Laurena was blessed to have many friends and especially her two neighbors Karen Carr and Ann Dedrick, who watched over Laurena every day. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her and loved her. God bless your journey, you are with the ones you loved the most dearest sister.

Additionally, we would like to thank Sherry Bates Piazza for care she provided to Laurena during the last week of her life. And Hospice House for the care and support of her and her family, especially John Kell, RN, who showed compassion for Laurena, Lancey, Lila, Lisa and Sherry.

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