Obituaries
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Kenneth Bowers
Aug 22, 2025
Robert Kenneth Bowers (Bob) passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side.
Born in Monroe Michigan on October 3, 1943, to Kenneth and Geraldine Bowers, Bob was the oldest of eight children. At the age of 9, the family moved to Kansas City, Kansas where he graduated from Wyandotte High School. After graduation, Bob enlisted...
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