Obituaries

Timothy Michael McCormack

Timothy Michael McCormack

Feb 7, 2025

Timothy Michael McCormack passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose goodness and dedication touched the lives of many. 

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Loretta and James McCormack, Tim moved to Sacramento with his family at the age of four, where he built a life rooted in...

Timothy Michael McCormack

Timothy Michael McCormack

Feb 7, 2025

Timothy Michael McCormack passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose goodness and dedication touched the lives of many.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Loretta and James McCormack, Tim moved to Sacramento with his family at the age of four, where he built a life rooted in...

Dr. Marie Elizabeth Babich

Dr. Marie Elizabeth Babich

2025

Marie Elizabeth Babich, MD, age 100, died peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Sacramento. Her husband of 65 years, John Marion Babich, MD, died in 2015. They had five children: Marree, Judy and Maggie of Sacramento, John (Linda) of Charlotte, NC, and Jennie, who died in 2020, as well as three grandchildren: Emma and Grant of Charlotte, NC, and Aidan...

Melroy Guthmiller

Melroy Guthmiller

Jan 31, 2025

Mel was born in Eureka South Dakota and moved at a young age to Sacramento with siblings Walter and Marlene. He graduated Sacramento High in 1950 then enlisted in the Marines, serving in Korea. Mel worked at Southern Pacific while he got his college degree then worked for Real Estate Division Sacramento County until retirement.Mel loved and was loved by...

Patricia Ann McFall

Patricia Ann McFall

Jan 30, 2025

Patricia Ann McFall passed away on Jan 30, 2025, after 98 wonderful years. Pat was born on Jan 9, 1927 to William and Etta Lyons in Fresno, CA. She graduated from Fresno HS and was a swimmer for Fresno State until her father died her freshman year. She then moved to Sacramento and got her AA degree at Sacramento City...

Barbara MacEneaney-Lawlor

Barbara MacEneaney-Lawlor

2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara MacEneaney - Lawlor (Wood), age 75 on January 26. Barbara was a loving mother to Erin & Matt Weeden, Katie Lawlor & Dustin Kieschnick, Kerry Lawlor & Matt Callman, and adored grandma to Sutter Weeden and Declan Callman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and...

Jennie Olivia Martinez Maloney

Jennie Olivia Martinez Maloney

Jan 23, 2025

Jennie was born March 12, 1947 to Margaret Velasquez and Daniel D. Martinez in Kern, California. A few years later she would become big sister to Dan G. Martinez. While both were still very young, Jennie and Danny lost their father to cancer.

She is survived by her daughter, America Martinez; Grandchildren: Mara Slack, Jereth Slack, Starzany Takoda; Great Granddaughter, Nola...

Val Frank Siebal

Val Frank Siebal

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce that Val F. Siebal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully at home in January 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Val was the oldest of six children, born in 1948 to Val and Ruth Siebal. A true Renaissance man with great curiosity and a wide range of  interests...

George Antonio Moreno

George Antonio Moreno

Jan 21, 2025

George Moreno was an amazing father, despite his exasperating dad's humor. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his daughter Erika, sister Rose, and family. Some of his proudest achievements, in addition to his family, helping others, his service in the United States Marine Corps, was his service in A.A.A special thank you, to all his A.A. &...

Rose Louise Podesta (Gwerder)

Rose Louise Podesta (Gwerder)

Jan 21, 2025

Rose Louise Podesta (Gwerder) passed very peacefully on January 21, 2025 in Sacramento, CA. The staff, doctors, and nurses at Sutter Hospital during her very brief stay were brightened by her positive outlook. 

 She was born March 29, 1941 in Woodland CA to Pauline (Fassbind) and Joseph Gwerder who emigrated from the towns of Arth and Bisistal in the canton of...

Raymond Peter Valdez

Raymond Peter Valdez

Jan 21, 2025

 

Raymond P. Valdez passed away on January 21, 2025, in Sacramento. He was born in Sacramento, California, son of Jose and Patrosinia Valdez. A loving husband, father, GranPapi, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his daughter Christina (Tobias), two grandsons Tristan and Raymond, a sister, and a brother. Preceded in death by his wife Josephine, of 52 years, his...

Ronald N. Filiault

Ronald N. Filiault

Jan 17, 2025

on arrived on March 12, 1946 in New Bedford, Massachusetts and departed on January 17, 2025 in Sacramento, California. He is predeceased by parents Doris Lemay Filiault and Normand Filiault and by younger brother Paul.Ron believed that what he loved defined who he was. He wanted to be remembered by that which he cherished including.'Wife-for-life' Ruthi Melrose; his fluffs Sissy,...

Ottavio Luchini

Ottavio Luchini

Jan 17, 2025

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ottavio Luchini, who left this world peacefully at his home at the age of 99 on January 17, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to the East Sacramento community, Ottavio lived a life rich with resilience, love, and the embodiment of the American dream.

Born...

Joan Marilyn Knego

Joan Marilyn Knego

Jan 16, 2025

Joan Marilyn (O’Keefe) Knego, 86, Died on January 16,2025 surrounded by her family, after a very short battle with cancer.

She was a native of East Sacramento, born and raised at the corner of 39th St and I St. Joan attended Sacred Heart Parish School, St. Francis High School and Sacramento City College. In her youth she worked at the soda...

Robert F. Stahley

Robert F. Stahley

Jan 14, 2025

Bob was called to Heaven on January 14, 2025, just 2 months shy of his 98th birthday. He shared 46 wonderful years with his beloved wife, Norma, until her passing in 2003.

During his 97 years, he worked hard providing for his family. He lived a full life and was a devoted and loving dad to Mark Stahley, Jim & Andrea...

Lawrence Arvid Murman

Lawrence Arvid Murman

Jan 6, 2025

Lawrence A. Murman, of Sacramento, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born in 1939 in Orange, California. He graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach, California in 1957 and the University of Redlands in 1962. Later that year, he entered into the Officer Training School program for the United States Air Force...

Thomas A. Carroll

Thomas A. Carroll

Dec 27, 2024

Born in Oakland, CA and graduated St. Elizabeth High where he was elected Student Body President and Class Valedictorian. Upon graduating from U.C. Berkley, he was commissioned in the Army and sent to Korea. He served as a Public Information Officer assisting in press coverage of the massive prisoner exchange (“Operation Big Switch”) and commencement of peace talks at Panmunjom....

John Albert Caselli

John Albert Caselli

Dec 24, 2024

John Albert Caselli was born June 6th, 1952 at Mercy Hospital in Sacramento, CA to George & Annetta Caselli. He grew up in River Park with his younger brothers Jim and Mike. He attended St. Mary Elementary School, graduating in 1966. He then attended Christian Brothers High School, graduating from there in 1970. After high school, he attended Sacramento State...

Mary C Siceloff

Mary C Siceloff

2024

Tribute from Weintraub Tobin:

Weintraub Tobin mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Mary Siceloff. Mary was the Firm’s Chief Marketing officer from 2018 through her passing on December 23, 2024, and was instrumental in raising visibility and growing opportunities for the Firm’s attorneys, practices, and offices.

A lifelong creator, Mary began her career in Los Angeles, producing and executive producing...

Richard Emanuel Allaye-Chan

Richard Emanuel Allaye-Chan

Dec 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Allaye-Chan, JR. of Sacramento, California. He was tragically taken from us in an automobile accident on December 18, 2024. Richard was 57 years old. A devoted husband to Anne Allaye-Chan, a loving father to his treasured daughters, Claire and Sophie, and a beloved brother to his sisters:...