Obituaries
Charmaine Helen Bailey
Oct 1, 2025
Charmaine Helen Bailey (Lutkus/Mihalek), beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was born on September 1, 1952, in Glassport, Pennsylvania. She passed peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Sacramento, California, surrounded by her loving family.
Charmaine was preceded in death by her parents, Vetold and Angela Lutkus (Kazmierczyk); her brother, Daniel Lutkus; her husband, Dwayne Robert Bailey; and her faithful dog, Maddie....
Suzanne Hardgrove Murchison
Sep 24, 2025
Suzanne Hardgrove Murchison, was born in Palo Alto, CA April 13, 1936 to Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Evelyn Hardgrove and passed away September 24, 2025 surrounded by family. Sue was a proud graduate of Stanford University where she met and married Donald M. Murchison. Together they started their family in Sacramento. As a young mother with 3 young children, Timothy,...
Janet of Bollinger
Sep 19, 2025
Janet Francis (McFadden) Bollinger, a devoted mother, grandmother, and pillar of her Land Park community, passed away peacefully from ALS on her 77th birthday. Born on September 19, 1948, in Eugene, Oregon, to the late Burke Lane McFadden, Jr., and Lillian Kastl, Janet's life was a tapestry of warmth, resilience, and unwavering kindness that touched everyone fortunate enough to know...
Peggy Ann Hastings
Sep 10, 2025
Peggy Hastings, beloved wife and devoted friend passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, in Sacramento, CA, at the age of 72, after complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born January 3, 1953, in Marysville, CA to Ted and Dorothy McLaughlin. Peggy was a source of warmth, generosity, kindness and joy to those who knew her. Peggy was lovingly...
Carina-Leah Bertuccelli
Sep 9, 2025
To say that Carina-Leah Bertuccelli was a wonderful person, would be an understatement.
Carina had a beautiful spirit; she loved life, family and, above all, she loved God.
Her faith in the divine (white) light was unwavering. She always felt protected; yet if something tragic should occur, Carina [knew] that she would be blessed with the strength to recover.
She cherished being under...
Barbara Casey
Sep 6, 2025
Sacramento, California - An enthusiastic traveler, with a penchant for a well-planned itinerary, Barbara Casey departed on her final journey in the early morning hours of Sept. 6, 2025 at the age of 94.Barbara was fiercely independent and strong-minded, with an incredibly compassionate and generous spirit. Always curious, Barbara lived a life of learning and sharing knowledge. She loved to...
Sister Kathleen Horgan
Sep 4, 2025
LIVE STREAM OF FUNERAL MASS
Sister Kathleen Horgan died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn, on September 4, 2025. Born to Denis and Nora Horgan on May 23, 1936, in Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland, she entered the Sisters of Mercy on May 10, 1954. Sister Kathleen was one of nine children, seven of whom preceded her in death: Michael,...
John Ronald Blake III
Sep 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Blake III, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who died peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on April 10, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, John later moved with his family to Sacramento, CA. He was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Luther...
Emilio E. Varanini III
Aug 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emilio E. Varanini III, affectionately known to many friends and family as an adult as "Doc" or "Gene," who passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 at the age of 83. Emilio's life was defined by his unwavering dedication to his public service - first in his service to...
Janet Tedesco
Aug 25, 2025
Memorial ServiceSunday, September 14, 2025 at 12:00 PMW.F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Chapel2015 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Graveside ServiceFriday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00 AMBeaverdale Memorial Park90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven, CT
Susan Lunny Oliver
Aug 22, 2025
Susan Lunny Oliver passed away on August 22, 2025 after a brief illness.
Sue was born on October 2, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY. Her family moved to San Mateo, CA when Sue was two years old. She graduated from St. Matthew’s Catholic School in 1960 (and happily reconnected with a number of classmates in 2010), Notre Dame High School in Belmont...
Robert (Bob) Von Essen
Aug 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob von Essen, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who lost his courageous battle with cancer on August 15, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born on July 6, 1961, in Bakersfield, California, Bob spent his childhood in Visalia, Porterville, Manteca, and Lodi. He graduated from Lodi High School in...
Sister Mary Corita Keane
Aug 4, 2025
Sister Mary Corita Keane, RSM, died peacefully on August 4, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn, CA. Born to Bridget and Henry Keane on July 29, 1938, in Ballybrehony, Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland. Sister Mary Corita entered the Sisters of Mercy on February 17, 1958. The second youngest of eight siblings, Sister is preceded in death by her...
Sara "Sally" Wheeler-Valine
Aug 1, 2025
Sally Wheeler-Valine, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in Sacramento, California, just weeks before her 82nd birthday.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, to George and Betty Wheeler, Sara grew up in a loving family and was predeceased by her parents, her sister Susan Churchman, and her brother Andy Wheeler. She spent most of her adult...
Clarice "Clissy" I Hyde
Jul 28, 2025
On July 28, 2025. Clarice ‘Clissy’ Hyde completed her sojourn on earth spanning 98 years 7 months and16 days. She was born on the wind-swept prairies of northwestern Kansas October 12, 1926, to wonderful, hardworking pioneer parents John and Esther Oelke – She was born on the wind-swept prairies of northwestern Kansas October 12, 1926, to wonderful, hardworking pioneer parents...
Charles Edward Moody
Jul 24, 2025
Charles Edward Moody, lovingly known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. Born on October 8, 1938, in Sacramento, California, Chuck was the cherished son of Gayle and Marie Moody.
Chuck grew up in Sacramento, where he attended and graduated from Sacramento High School. In 1960, he was drafted into...
Carolyn Frame Meeker
Jul 16, 2025
On July 16, 2025, Carolyn Frame Meeker died as she had lived, with dignity and resolve, and above all, on her own terms. Faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, she chose to end her life peacefully, using Medical Aid in Dying rather than letting the disease kill her painfully.
Born March 17, 1940, in Fresno, California, Carolyn spent her early childhood...
Roberta Marie Smith
Jul 15, 2025
Roberta Marie (Royce) Smith, who lived a life full of love, laughter and compassion for others, passed away late on July 15 after a long illness.
She was born in Sacramento, California, and spent her life there, after brief stints in Davis for college (University of California) and Kauai, Hawaii, for an early-career adventure in her lifelong profession as an elementary...
Reymundo Vasquez
Jul 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Reymundo Vasquez, who passed away at the age of 55. Reymundo was born on January 7, 1970, in Sacramento, CA, to Renella Vasquez and Frederick Joseph Tarin. Reymundo grew up in Sacramento until 1990, when he moved to and settled in Woodland, CA, where he met...
Walter William Wiley
Jul 13, 2025
Walter William Wiley, a reporter and columnist for The Sacramento Bee for nearly four decades, died on July 13 at age 86.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave.
Walt Wiley was born in Colorado City, Texas in 1938, and grew up primarily in Texas and California. He studied...
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