Chico

(530) 342-9003

Paradise

(530) 873-7602

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the Needs of the Community

Where Heritage and
Life is Celebrated

Let Us Lend a
Helping Hand

Sensitive Caregiving
to Bereaved Families

Chico’s Only Family Owned
and Operated Funeral Home

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Welcome

Newton-Bracewell Funeral Homes in Chico and Paradise, California provide sensitive caregiving to all bereaved families within a Christian framework. We offer a wide range of services to meet your particular needs. Our sensitive staff is prepared and available to help ease the burden of an emotionally difficult time.

 

Current Obituaries

Vernon Bryan Howard

Vernon Bryan Howard

A memorial service will be held at noon on June 7 at the Masonek Family Ranch (7475 Cana Highway, Chico, CA 95973)

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Maria Zenaida Felix

Maria Zenaida Felix

A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Newton- Bracewell Funeral Home.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church.

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Jeremy Steven Rosales

Jeremy Steven Rosales

A Rosary is being held on Friday, March 21th at 6 P.M at Newton Bracewell Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday March 22, at 10:30 A.M at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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The Bitterest tears shed over graves are
for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.

– Harriet Beecher Stowe

Help with

Grief & Healing

Love and Grief

Love and Grief

Love is a sacred partnership of communion with another human being. You take each other in, and even when you are apart, you are together.  Wherever you go, you carry the person inside you.

Helping a Friend in Grief

Helping a Friend in Grief

A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but you are not sure how to go about it. This article will guide you in ways to turn your cares and concerns into positive actions.

Helping Your Family Heal After Stillbirth

Helping Your Family Heal After Stillbirth

Helping begins with your ability to be an active listener. Your physical presence and desire to listen without judging are critical helping tools. Don't worry so much about what you will say.