Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

Ryan Matthew Langen passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Sacramento, California, after a courageous year-long battle with synovial sarcoma.

Ryan was born on March 17, 1987, in Sacramento. He graduated from CK McClatchy High School in 2005 and went on to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with...

2026

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Mar 14, 2026

Larry Johnson was born on December 7, 1949 to Carl and Eunice Johnson in Inglewood, CA. He passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026, at the age of 76, with his beloved niece at his bedside.

Larry spent most of his life in Sacramento, CA, and was a proud graduate of Highlands High School Class of 1969. A devoted Catholic, he...

2026

Eve Alice Kepner Martinez, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away March 8, 2026, after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Born in Washington, D.C., in 1969, Eve was a longtime resident of Sacramento, CA., where she raised a family with her husband, William “Billy” Martinez. The devoted couple married in Maine in 1999 and welcomed their son...

Mar 4, 2026

John Owen Womach was born in Spokane, Washington on December 24, 1945, the son of John Ferris and June Ellen Womach. He had three younger siblings: Cheary Womach (deceased), Pam Smith, living in Spokane, and Tim Womach (deceased). He met Joan Marie DeFontaine while both were in school in St. Louis, and they were married on December 26, 1970. Together...

Mar 2, 2026

Catherine "Kay" Van Ruiten, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She lived her final years with quiet dignity, sustained by a deep and abiding faith in God.Catherine was born on December 10, 1931, in Macklin, Saskatchewan, the seventh of...

Mar 1, 2026

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Richard Beck, a beloved physician, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, in Sacramento, California. He was 83.Born on November 13, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois, Jonathan lived a life defined by compassion, integrity, and a deep connection to both people and nature.He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Paula; his sister...

Feb 28, 2026

1937 ~ 2026

Frank Yoldi was a first-generation Spaniard born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 7, 1937, to Leandro Yoldi from Otano, Spain, and Mary Moler, also first-generation to parents from Navarre, Spain. He died on February 28, 2026, exactly one week short of his 89th birthday. He met the love of his life, Patricia (Murphy) Yoldi at St Francis Church,...

Feb 28, 2026

Josephine (Josefina) Davila passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at the age of 103, surrounded by the love and the comfort of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roberto, in 1970. She is survived by her three children: Bob, Josie Hernandez, and Mary LaCasse (Cameron); three grandchildren: Robert LaCasse (Charlotte); Marcos Hernandez (Jillena) and...

2026

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Feb 24, 2026

Sister Mary Grace O'Flaherty went gently into the arms of God on February 24, 2026. She was born in Ballyduff, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, to Matthew and Anne O'Flaherty. Sr. Grace was the youngest of nine children, the seventh daughter, born on January 31, 1932 and entered the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn in 1951. She was predeceased by her...

Feb 16, 2026

Beloved Wife, Friend, Professor, and Steward of Community

Charlotte Cook, cherished wife of Craig Rakela, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, deep empathy for the less fortunate, and joy in living with family and friends.

Charlotte and Craig made their home in Sacramento, California. They were also long-time summer residents of Aquinnah, Massachusetts, where Charlotte’s...

Feb 14, 2026

Robert Wellington Wofford, Jr. "Bobby" Robert Wellington Wofford, Jr., lovingly known as “Bobby,” passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 70, in Palo Alto, California, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 8, 1955, in Brownsville, Texas, Bobby was the firstborn son of Robert Wellington Wofford, Sr. and Mirtala Olguin Wofford. As the eldest of eight children,...

2026

Mark Robert Reedy, 69, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 with family and friends by his side. Mark was a graduate of Jesuit High School, obtained his geology degree from UC Davis and law degree from University of San Francisco(USF). Mark was put on this earth to help people and that's exactly what he did his entire life. Truly,...

Feb 10, 2026

Larry William Roberts passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by family after courageously facing years of congestive heart failure with the strength and spirit of a true warrior.

Larry is survived by his children, Jennifer Roberts-Woods (Greg Woods), Juliet Roberts and Loren Roberts; his grandchildren, Kaleb Woods, Levi Woods, Justus Woods, Tristen Moss and...

Feb 1, 2026

Patricia Schuler Ambrose passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in the presence of her large and deeply loving family. Patricia was born in Sacramento to Catherine and Felix Schuler on September 16, 1937. She attended Sacred Heart School and then St. Francis High School. She met G. Louis, the love of her life, as a teenager, and they wed...

Jan 29, 2026

Mary Terese Dolan died unexpectedly on January 29, 2026. Mary was born on October 22, 1957 in Sacramento, California to Edward J. Dolan and Mary Terese Oehlrich Dolan. She was the oldest of five sisters.While her parents were respectively from Lloyd, Montana and Columbus, Nebraska, the Dolan family spent their entire lives in Sacramento. Mary's love of many things included...

Jan 29, 2026

Fay Elizabeth (Flathau) Brannan (Age 90) of Carmichael, CA, passed away January 29, 2026, after a brief struggle with pneumonia.

Fay was born April 5, 1935, in Zilwaukee, Michigan. She moved to Detroit after high school where she worked as a ticket agent for Capital Airlines and got the opportunity to travel a bit before marrying the love of her life...

2026

In loving memory of Joseph Cooper of Sacramento, California, who departed this world on January 26, 2026 at the age of 88. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 

In the sacred silence of farewell, Joseph is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives...