Obituaries
Dennis Francis Shorrock
Nov 30, 2025
The Shorrock family lost one of its own on November 30, 2025.
Dennis Francis Shorrock was the third son of Robert and Margaret Shorrock, and the first sibling out of the original five to pass away. Dennis was born on May 11, 1950, and was a fourth generation Sacramentan. He was part of a large family with deep roots in the...
Wayne Spencer Mills
Nov 27, 2025
Wayne Spencer Mills, 59, of Sacramento, California, passed away on November 27, 2025. Born on September 10, 1966, in Leigh, England, Wayne was a loving and devoted husband of 31 years to his wife, Donna, a proud father to Katheryne, Alex, Alicia, his son-in-law Albert, and a doting grandfather to Lariah.
Wayne was a hardworking and dedicated man. For the past...
Rena Dolores Lukins
Nov 17, 2025
Rena Dolores Brunelli Lukins
Mrs. Rena Dolores Lukins (née Brunelli), age 104, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in West Sacramento, California. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of devotion to family, faith, and community.
Rena was born on October 22, 1921, in Broderick, California, to Beatrice and Domenico Brunelli. She grew up in a close-knit...
Christopher James Ornelas
Nov 12, 2025
Christopher James Ornelas, age 47, of Citrus Heights, California, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his residence with his devoted wife and daughter by his side.
He was born on Friday, April 7, 1978, in Sacramento, California, a son of Enrique Ornelas and the late Debbie Ornelas. Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Jodi Ornelas, and his daughter,...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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