Obituaries

Nicholas Demetrios Simopoulos, M.D.

Nicholas Demetrios Simopoulos, M.D.

Aug 31, 2026

Nicholas Demetrios Simopoulos was born in the small village of Trikorfo in the Pindos Mountains of northern Greece. In 1956, at the age of sixteen, he immigrated to the United States. As his ship entered New York Harbor, the first thing he saw was the Statue of Liberty. When asked later in life what the Statue of Liberty meant to...

Patrick Douglas Partington

Patrick Douglas Partington

Aug 29, 2026

Patrick Douglas Partington, 21, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 29, 2026. He was deeply loved, and he is missed beyond measure.

Patrick had a shy smile that never really left him and a soft-spoken nature that stayed with him from childhood. He didn’t rattle, and he didn’t complain, though nobody would have blamed him if he had. He was...

Theodore Martin Flores

Theodore Martin Flores

Aug 29, 2026

Born on November 9, 1933, Theodore "Ted" Martin Flores; beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather aged 92, passed way after a long illness on August 29, 2026. He was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed.

Ted is survived by his sons Ron (Jackie) of Galt, CA; Martin (Christie) of San Jose and Ted of...

Helen Kosmopulos Loris

Helen Kosmopulos Loris

Aug 29, 2026

Helen Kosmopulos Loris was born in Marysville, California, on March 7, 1932, to her Greek immigrant parents, Helen Basilicopoulos and Samuel Kosmopulos. Within hours after Helen’s much anticipated birth, her mother passed away, leaving Samuel with his newborn daughter.

Helen was raised by a warm-hearted Greek immigrant family in Yuba City, in close association with her doting father, Samuel. Helen’s father...

Timothy Russell King

Timothy Russell King

Aug 19, 2026

Timothy Russell King passed away August 19, 2026, at UC Davis Medical Center at the age of 72 with his wife by his side, after a long battle with complications from a bone marrow transplant.

He was born in Hollister in October 1953 to Frank & Dolores King. He grew up in Sunnyvale, graduated from St. Francis High School, and earned...

Thomas O'Keefe

Thomas O'Keefe

Aug 18, 2026

Thomas O’Keefe was born and raised in East Sacramento. A graduate of the University of Santa Clara, Thomas worked as an insurance company executive and generously volunteered his time to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society and the Clarksburg Food Bank.

Known as “Buddy” or “Uncle Bud”, Thomas was a family man who enjoyed traveling, golf, skiing, backpacking, and camping. He...

Sandra "Sandy" Rene White

Sandra "Sandy" Rene White

Jul 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sandy White

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sandy White, who passed away on July 31, 2026, following a brief illness.

Sandy is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, George; her daughter, Kristin; her son, Jason; her sisters, Deborrah and Tamra; her brother, Mike; her grandsons, Blake and Brayden; her granddaughter,...

Keethan Vault Johnson

Keethan Vault Johnson

Jul 31, 2026

Celebrating the life of Keethan Vault Johnson "Theek", with family and friends, Friday, August 14, 3:00 to 4:30 pm,  Celebration of Life from 5:00  to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service, Saturday, August 15, 11:00 am

Keethan Vault Johnson was born on March 9, 1982, to parents Keith Vault Johnson and Evon (Mitchell) Madden.

He went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday,...

Donna Ruth Adam

Donna Ruth Adam

Jul 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Donna Ruth Adam

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved Donna, a devoted wife, cherished mother, adored Nana, treasured friend, and respected coworker. While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the incredible woman she was and the love she shared so generously throughout her life.

Donna was born in...

Kenneth L Neal

Kenneth L Neal

Jul 30, 2026

Kenneth Lee Neal passed away in the early morning hours of July 30, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1929, in Tuskegee, OK to John Boyd Neal and Vessie Buie Neal. John Boyd Neal was born in Choska, Indian Territory, Oklahoma.

Kenneth was the oldest of seven siblings: Shola Neavis (1931–2022), who was married to Clyde Huckobey (1929–2003); Winford Arlie...

Patricia Ann Donovan

Patricia Ann Donovan

Jul 27, 2026

Patricia (Pat) Ann Donovan, 94, of Elk Grove, California, passed peacefully at home of natural causes on July 27, 2026. Pat was a life long resident of Sacramento.

She was born to Michael and Marie Burke on March 11, 1932. She grew up in the Land Park neighborhood. Pat attended St. Joseph’s Academy. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from San Jose...

Viva Ettin Rader M.D., J.D.

Viva Ettin Rader M.D., J.D.

Jul 22, 2026

Medical Doctor, Malpractice Attorney, Community Volunteer, Wonderful wife, sister and aunt. ”Viva” vivacious, beautiful, blessed, highly loved, respected, kind, considerate, cheerful, and “brilliant”. She lit up a room with her smile, wit, charisma and sparkling personality. Born in and lover of South Africa she was a proud U.S. Citizen. She recently said: “I’ve had the best ever most wonderful life,...

Dolores Margaret Hastings

Dolores Margaret Hastings

Jul 15, 2026

Dolores Margaret Hastings, known lovingly to so many as "Dee," passed away on July 15,

2026, at the age of 92, in Orangevale, California. Born on May 12, 1934, in Sacramento, Dolores lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and deep connections with the people she loved most.

In 1957, Dolores married the love of her life, Richard Hastings, and together they...

William Pang

William Pang

Jul 14, 2026

Bill, lovingly known to many as Pang or Papa Pang (aka Kwok-Ping Pang), born September 21st, 1954, in Hong Kong to Yuet and Chow Pang, was the middle child of 3. Along with his parents and 2 siblings; Rose and David, Bill migrated to the United States as a small child where he grew up and graduated from C.K. McClatchy...

Charles Jesse Mann

Charles Jesse Mann

Jul 11, 2026

In his faith, we saw his strength; in his family, we saw his joy; and in his unforgettable smile, we saw the very reflection of God’s love.

Charles Jesse Mann was born in Bangor, Maine on April 20, 1959, to his parents, Charles and Aiko Mann. His early childhood years were spent living in Japan alongside his parents, grandparents, and his...

Patricia Rae Barron

Patricia Rae Barron

Jul 7, 2026

Mother of Lynne (Kevin) Aguirre, George P. (Leslie) Barron, Gramma of Katherine Aguirre, Teagan & Shae Barron, sister of Jim Maguire. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. 

Per her wishes, there will be no services. 

Remembrances to St. Mary’s Dining Hall or your favorite charity.

Brett Ian Lynn

Brett Ian Lynn

Jul 7, 2026

Brett Lynn was a beloved partner, father, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and kindness to everyone fortunate enough to know him. He loved his family with all his being, and his big heart was evident in the way he showed up for the people he cared about—always ready with a kind word, a silly joke, or...

Donald Myron Hilty

Donald Myron Hilty

Jul 4, 2026

Donald Myron Hilty died on July 4, 2026, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old. Donald was born in Orrville, Ohio on October 21, 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Bowling Green State University of Ohio and went on to attend The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he...

Richard Anthony O'Day

Richard Anthony O'Day

Jul 1, 2026

Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in his home in Sacramento, CA. Born in San Francisco, December 14, 1932.

Loving husband of Mary E. O’Day. Son of the late Mervyn J. O’Day and Theresa L. O’Day. He leaves two beloved sons, Richard J. O’Day and Brian F. O’Day and two adorable grandsons, Christian James O’Day and Jordan Louis O’Day. He...

Hermann Edward Lorenz, Jr.

Hermann Edward Lorenz, Jr.

Jun 23, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Hermann Edward Lorenz, Jr. must announce his passing on June 23, 2026. He was 92 years old. He was a native Sacramentan. He was born February 5th, 1934, to Hermann Edward Lorenz, M.D. and Nancy Buckley Lorenz. He was devoted to his loving wife, Alberta, and his children, Hermann Peter (Jen),...