Leota was called home from Roseville, CA on February 23, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John C. "Jack" Claridge, loving mother of Michele, Denise, Candace (Seattle) and Ken. Sister of Frank Gau (Rosalie) and Yvonne Coyle (Cyril). She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends throughout Northern California, ND, OK, FL, and Alaska. Leota loved to play Blackjack, Bridge, Card Games and Crossword Puzzles with her many friends at Pine Creek Care Facility. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a zest for life. Friends were welcomed for visitation on Monday, March 4 at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Ave from 4:00pm leading up to the Rosary/ Vigil Service which was held at Gormley's at 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. John Vianney Church, 10497 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, Tuesday at 10:00am. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.