Obituaries

Kathleen Ellen Flores

Kathleen Ellen Flores

Nov 1, 2025

Beloved wife and mother, Kathleen (Kathy) Flores, age 78, passed away on 11/1/25 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones at her passing.

Kathy is survived by her husband Theodore and her son Ted of Sacramento, her brother John of Grass Valley. Kathy is also survived by her stepsons Ron (Jackie) and Martin (Christie) and their respective...

Danielle Lynnette Givens

Danielle Lynnette Givens

Oct 28, 2025

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Danielle Givens, age 52, passed away on October 28, 2025, after an acute illness.

Danielle is survived by her sons Bailey and Conner of Sacramento, her mother Patricia of Redding, her sisters Tracey (Brad) of Lincoln and Angel (Mike) of Galt, brother Keith (Tammi) of Fair Oaks. Danielle is also survived by aunts...

Monica Lynn Hayes

Monica Lynn Hayes

Oct 27, 2025

It is with tremendous sadness we share that Monica Lynn (Martinez) Hayes, 63, of Sacramento, California entered eternal peace on October 27, 2025. She was above all a fierce and loving Mom. She also was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a dear friend, an artist, and a dog Mom to Mocha. Her presence will live on in her daughters,...

Timothy Todd King

Timothy Todd King

Oct 26, 2025

Timothy Todd King passed away on October 26, 2025.

Tim was born on May 6, 1961, in Woodland, California, and lived in Yolo County for most of his life. Tim was a devoted husband of 29 years, father, and friend. He found great joy in time spent with family, a good day of fishing, and sharing his signature corny dad jokes...

Jerry E. Paquin

Jerry E. Paquin

Oct 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry E. Paquin in Sacramento, California. Born Joseph Gerard Jr. Paquin in Detroit, MI to Josephine (Caruso) and Gerard R. Paquin, Jerry lived most of his life in Campbell, California before moving to Sacramento in 2021 to be closer to his children.

A cherished husband, father and grandfather who never...

Edward (Ned) P. Hassell

Edward (Ned) P. Hassell

Oct 20, 2025

Ned Hassell, age 71, passed away on October 20, 2025 in Sacramento, California, due to complications from a heart attack. Ned leaves behind his beloved wife, Carolyn Cotta. Ned and Carolyn were married in October, 2002 in Albion, California. They shared a deep and caring relationship grounded in love, respect, and gratitude for the many gifts they recognized in each...

Marie A. "Momma Marie" Balshor

Marie A. "Momma Marie" Balshor

Oct 14, 2025

Marie passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family and care staff. Maria de Ascencao Ana Sequeira Balshor was born to Maria Jose' Grelo Sequeira and Salvadore Sequeira, March 26,1928. She and her brother Leonard were raised in Dixon, CA by her Mother Maria, Uncles Leonard, Johnny and Jose' after their father Salvadore died...

Kenneth Bo Stephenson

Kenneth Bo Stephenson

Oct 12, 2025

Kenneth "Bo" Stephenson, 61 of Woodland California passed away on October 12, 2025, after a courageous, yet short, battle with cancer.

He was a retired police officer who took great pride in serving the community he worked in. Known for his commanding presence and quick wit, he had a way of taking over a room and leaving an impression on everyone...

James "Jim" Gary Kesey

James "Jim" Gary Kesey

Oct 10, 2025

James Gary “Jim” Kesey, 76, passed away on October 10,2025, in Sacramento, California. A gifted musician and dedicated public servant, Jim’s life was marked by a deep commitment to music, community and country.

Born on March 6, 1949, in Lakeport California, Jim grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern California. From an early age, he demonstrated exceptional academic ability...

David Matthew Grajek

David Matthew Grajek

Oct 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Grajek in Sacramento, California. David passed away on October 9, 2025, after a courageous, yet short battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 11, 1967, and grew up in the Bay Area. He came to Sacramento in the late 1980s to attend California State...

Steven Michael Ramey

Steven Michael Ramey

Oct 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steven Michael Ramey.Steven Michael Ramey passed away peacefully in Sacramento on October 7, 2025, at the age of 64. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on December 28, 1960. In August of 1963, Steven moved with his family to Sacramento, where he spent most of his life until his passing.Family and Loved Ones.Steven was preceded in...

Dale Everett Black

Dale Everett Black

Oct 4, 2025

Dale Everett Black was called to the next life on October 4th, 2025 at the age of 65. Dale was born on May 14, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the youngest son of William Everett Black and Irene Sprague Black. Dale is survived by two sisters, Sheila Black and Sandie Hilsabeck of Las Vegas, and two brothers William...

Joan M. Grant

Joan M. Grant

Oct 4, 2025

Joan Marie Grant (née Spangler) passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Carmichael, California, at the age of 90.

Born on September 15, 1935, Joan lived a life full of laughter, curiosity, and authenticity. She was married to the love of her life, Brendan Horan, until his passing on March 17, 2017. Together, they built a joyful and creative partnership—one...

Lynn Ellen Markus

Lynn Ellen Markus

Oct 2, 2025

Lynn Ellen Markus and her twin sister Lee were born on March 26, 1946 in Eureka, CA. Lynn passed away on October 2, 2025 at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Sacramento. She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years. Lynn and Jim would have celebrated their anniversary on December 6th.

Lynn was the proud mother of 2 children. Amy...

Charmaine Helen Bailey

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....

Elizabeth A. Freitas

Elizabeth A. Freitas

2025

The third of five daughters, Liz was born on May 20,1943 in Merced CA to Mary Sai Freitas and Frank Richard Freitas, and passed away on September 30, 2025 due to lung cancer.

Liz' life can best be summed up as a life lived selflessly devoted to serving her community of family, friends, and the greater public.

She showed this early commitment...

Suzanne Hardgrove Murchison

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 F. Bollinger

Janet F. 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...

Vernon David Grant Jr

Vernon David Grant Jr

Sep 18, 2025

In Loving Memories of Vernon David Grant Jr. age 52, of Davis Ca.

Passed away unexpectedly on September 18th 2025. Vernon was very active in his community and church and making many videos to post to tiktok. Vernon found joy in working on the computer.

Survived by siblings Virginia, Michael, Lorina, Raymond, Morningstar, Eugina & Edwina.

A closed casket service will be held...

Peggy Ann Hastings

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...