Obituaries
Diane Lee Ferris
Jun 7, 2025
Diane Lee (Dyer) Ferris, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away while surrounded by loved ones on June 7, 2025 at the young age of 74. Diane was born November 14, 1950, the oldest of 3, in San Fernando, California to Melvin “Johnnie” Dyer and Dorothy (Reid) Dyer. Dianes family eventually moved to Oregon, where she and her younger siblings,...
William Harold Blucher
Jun 4, 2025
William Harold Blucher (Bill), 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Sacramento, surrounded by family after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.Born on September 18, 1951, in Sacramento, Bill was the son of the late Harold and Dolores Blucher. He grew up in East Sacramento and attended Sacred Heart Parish School, Christian Brothers High School, and the University...
Sister Maureen Costelloe
Jun 2, 2025
Sister Maureen Costelloe died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on Monday June 2, 2025. Born to John and Ellen Costelloe on April 4, 1931, in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, she entered the Sisters of Mercy on July 9, 1951. She was professed on May 10, 1952. Sister Maureen wholeheartedly gave her life to the poor, sick and...
Theodore Pantazis
May 29, 2025
Theodore ‘Ted’ Pantazis, passed away peacefully at 90 years young on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Throughout active, vibrant life, Ted had many interesting roles and experiences. Among his most cherished was serving as a chanter for the St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Elk Grove, CA. In this role, he found great solace and enjoyment. It...
Isaiah Joaquin Fleming
May 27, 2025
Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you.”
Isaiah Joaquin Fleming was born July 10, 2013, in Miami, Florida and sent to his eternal resting place on May 27, 2025, while sleeping peacefully in his Sacramento, California home. He is the beloved youngest son to Aubrey Aquino and Tariq Fleming.
Isaiah was a shining star in every facet of life. From...
Paulette Marie Pitner Assunto
May 20, 2025
A Tribute to Our Beloved Mom, Paulette Marie Pitner
The Magnificent Muse
We lost our beloved mom, Paulette Marie—and the world lost a rare kind of magic. She wasn’t just a person, she was a force. A tiny 4’11” powerhouse who filled every room with light, color, energy, and fire. Her presence was unforgettable. Her spirit was unmistakable. And her love was...
Clark William Brown
May 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clarke William Brown, who departed this life on May 20, 2025, at the age of 72.Born on June 22, 1952, Clarke was a devoted father, a beloved brother, a proud grandfather, and a true friend. His life was a testament to resilience, loyalty, and the simple joys of family...
Gerald Storey
May 17, 2025
Gerald (Gerry) Storey passed away early on a Saturday morning with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, he had many fond memories of growing up as part of a large extended family. A 1965 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Gerry was involved in drama club, Demolay, and was an amateur magician....
Anna Doris Simonis
May 15, 2025
Anna Doris (Gober) Simonis flew away to the Great Unknown on May 15th, 2025, after battling several kinds of cancer since 2005. She was born March 17, 1945 on a little cotton farm outside Greenwood, Mississippi, the youngest of five daughters born to Katie Frances (Howard) Gober and Harry Duncan Gober. Doris grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, graduating...
Christopher James Donnelly
May 13, 2025
Our beloved brother passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie Donnelly. He is survived by his brothers, Anthony, Joseph (Deborah Lane) and James Donnelly, sisters Monica (Joseph Babich) and Mary Donnelly and many nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. Chris graduated from Christian Brothers High School 1974....
Frank Roman Skover
May 12, 2025
Frank rode off into the sunset on May 12,2025 after 100 wonderful years.
He was born in Racine, Wisconsin to parents Nick and Elsie Skover. At 14, Frank and his family drove to California to join his dad who was working at Mare Island.
Frank attended Vallejo High School where he ran track and showed his horse Dixie. This was the beginning...
Doris Lee Bias
May 7, 2025
(Doris) Lee Bias returned to her mother’s waiting embrace on Wednesday May 7th, at the age of 71. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. It was only three months after she had found out that her cancer had returned.
Lee was born on September 4th, 1953, in Torrance California to Morris Bias and Marjorie MacLean. She...
Jerald Walter McLaughlin
May 4, 2025
Jerald “Jerry” Walter McLaughlin, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and lifelong Sacramentan, passed away peacefully at his Elk Grove home on May 4, 2025, at the age of 79.
Born in Sacramento on November 5, 1945, to Walter and Cecilia McLaughlin, Jerry's life was deeply rooted in the city he loved. Jerry attended Holy Spirit School and graduated from...
Joyce Beverly Belke
May 3, 2025
Sacramento native, Joyce B. Belke has passed away at the age of 98. Joyce was born in 1926 to George & Vera DeGroft. She attended David Lubin, Kit Carson, Sac High and Sacramento City College. Joyce worked as a bookkeeper with Dolan Lumber until she met and married Ken Belke in 1950. They enjoyed a long and happy marriage of...
Esther M. Garcia
May 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Esther M. Garcia, Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Proud Grandmother, and Lifelong Sacramentan.Esther M. Garcia passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by the love she so freely gave in her lifetime. A proud lifelong resident of Sacramento, Esther leaves behind a legacy of strength, faith, humor, and unconditional love.Born...
Janes Major Heggli
May 1, 2025
Our brother, Jim passed away in his sleep last month. This came as a great shock as he was recently retired, an active golfer and very industrious with many home improvement projects.Loved by many, James Major Heggli was born in Sacramento on October 23, 1959. His parents, Frank and Honorene welcomed little Jimmy into a home that already included a...
Peter Kirby
2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Peter Kirby, age 75, of Sacramento, CA. Unfortunately, Peter recently suffered a severe stroke from which he never recovered.
Peter was born in Queens, NY, to Cornelius and Anne Kirby. He spent his early childhood in Queens, NY, and Montclair, NJ. Additionally, the family lived in Egypt and New Orleans.
He...
Harriet Yvonne Trieskey
Apr 29, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Harriet Trieskey announces her passing on April 29, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Harriet, a long-time resident of Chandler, AZ, had been in Portland celebrating her mother’s 99th birthday. On the way home, Harriet lost her long, hard-fought battle against cancer.
Harriet’s unquenchable spirit, gift for friendship, and zest for life will be remembered by all...
Alfonso Charles Matinog
Apr 27, 2025
Alfonso Charles Matinog, born on November 28, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA lived a fulfilling 88 years before passing away on April 27, 2025 in Sacramento, CA. He was the first child born to Alexander Matinog and Ida Sassani.
Al, as he was affectionately called, was a tireless champion of immigrant rights attested to by his 50 years long career as an...
Bruce Richard Strickley, Sr.
Apr 26, 2025
Bruce Strickley Sr. was born on May 29, 1936 and passed away on April 26, 2025. Bruce was a father, husband, friend, and businessman. He is survived by his three children; Jo Ann, Bruce, and Robert; and by his two grandsons, John and Benjamin Strickley. Bruce graduated from McClatchy High School in 1954, and from California State University, Sacramento in...
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