Obituaries

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...

Oct 13, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 6, 2025

Gladine Miller (née French) passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Sacramento, California at the age of 91. She was born on January 4, 1934, in Fresno, California where she spent most of her life before relocating to the Sacramento area in early 2024.

She graduated from Fresno High School in 1952 and continued her studies at Fresno City College....

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...

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,...

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...