Obituaries
Walter William Wiley
Jul 13, 2025
Walter William Wiley, a reporter and columnist for The Sacramento Bee for nearly four decades, died on July 13 at age 86.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave.
Walt Wiley was born in Colorado City, Texas in 1938, and grew up primarily in Texas and California. He studied...
Larry Rosina Lazaro III
Jul 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Larry Rosina Lazaro III, born on June 12, 1965, in Stockton, CA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Sacramento, CA. He served as an Engineer in the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division and retired as a meat cutter in United Food and Commercial Workers 8...
Carter Alan Vanderford
Jul 9, 2025
Carter Alan Vanderford passed away unexpectedly on July 9th, 2025. Carter was born on December 31st, 1948 in Sacramento, California. He was the devoted son of the late Marlyn M. Vanderford and the late Glen T. Vanderford of Sacramento. Carter was a graduate of Sacramento High School and attended Sacramento City College.Carter proudly served his country in the 101st Airborne...
María Candelaria Mota Pinedo
Jul 6, 2025
Maria Candelaria Mota Pinedo was born on August 20th, 1974, in Ayotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico; taken too soon from her loving three surviving sons: Ivan, Diego, and Hector. She passed away in her home on July 6th, 2025, in Sacramento. She was 50 years old.
“Cande,” as she was affectionately known, was a fiercely independent and vivid woman, whose imprint on her...
Karen DeLane Fulkerson
Jul 1, 2025
Live Stream Link for Memorial ServiceFriday, August 1, 2025 1:00 PM (Pacific)\Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76069417273?pwd=z1bDxGEPEffNPsyGs5v8J6NiZaIUue.1Meeting ID: 760 6941 7273Passcode: Karen
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Karen DeLane Townsley Fulkerson was born July 6, 1961 at 4:38pm in Fresno, California. She was 20.5 inches long and 6 lbs. 8 oz. She passed away on July 1, 2025 at approximately 5:00am in Fair Oaks, California. Length and weight specs...
Mary Elizabeth Walker
Jun 30, 2025
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Elizabeth Walker, 90, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2025, in Sacramento, CA.
Born on April 5, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles and Frances Duffy, Mary was the third of five Duffy children and the only daughter. She was born during the Great Depression and grew up surrounded by the riches of her family,...
Stephen Carl Stauss
Jun 27, 2025
Stephen Carl Stauss, aged 77, born on October 2, 1947, in Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Survived by his 3 kids Kriss, Matt and Tyler, 2 bonus kids Court and Coryn. Amazing partner for 27 years Shauna, niece Tammy and nephew Troy, 4 kid-in-laws. AND 10 amazing grands. Loved to the moon...
Michael Joseph Caselli
Jun 26, 2025
Michael Joseph Caselli, 66, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2025, after a hard-fought, seven-year battle against a recurrent brain tumor.
A lifelong resident of Sacramento, Mike was born at Mercy General Hospital on September 20,1958 to George and Annetta (Doherty) Caselli. Mike grew up in River Park, along with his two older brothers, John...
Richard Ellsworth Crable
Jun 19, 2025
Richard (Dick) Ellsworth Crable, Ph.D., of Sacramento, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on June 19, 2025. Although his passing was sudden and time with us too short, he will be long remembered for his well-honed sarcasm, as well as his remarkable capacity for generosity, ingenuity, creativity, and love.
Dick was born on March 14, 1947, in Circleville, OH,...
Mary Alyce Carlson
Jun 18, 2025
Mary Hencken Carlson, 92, of Sacramento, CA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 18, 2025. Born in 1932 in San Diego to William and Sally Carew, Mary lived a long, full life marked by love, compassion, and humor. Mary was a life-long teacher extending over 40 years at Marvin Marshall and Coyle Avenue Elementary Schools in...
Sheila Jeanne Gard
Jun 9, 2025
Born May 23rd, 1956 in Sacramento, CA. Passed away in the arms of Our Lord on June 9th, 2025 in Sacramento, CA.
Sheila was the only child of Patrick and Jeanie Gard.
Sheila is survived by the love of her life, Todd Perisich.
Also survived by her sister, Jannell Gard and brother, Ronald Gard.
Sheila was raised Catholic and attended St. Francis of Assisi...
Diane Lee Ferris
Jun 7, 2025
Diane Lee (Dyer) Ferris, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away while surrounded by loved ones on June 7, 2025 at the young age of 74. Diane was born November 14, 1950, the oldest of 3, in San Fernando, California to Melvin “Johnnie” Dyer and Dorothy (Reid) Dyer. Dianes family eventually moved to Oregon, where she and her younger siblings,...
William Harold Blucher
Jun 4, 2025
William Harold Blucher (Bill), 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Sacramento, surrounded by family after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.Born on September 18, 1951, in Sacramento, Bill was the son of the late Harold and Dolores Blucher. He grew up in East Sacramento and attended Sacred Heart Parish School, Christian Brothers High School, and the University...
Sister Maureen Costelloe
Jun 2, 2025
Sister Maureen Costelloe died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on Monday June 2, 2025. Born to John and Ellen Costelloe on April 4, 1931, in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, she entered the Sisters of Mercy on July 9, 1951. She was professed on May 10, 1952. Sister Maureen wholeheartedly gave her life to the poor, sick and...
Theodore Pantazis
May 29, 2025
Theodore ‘Ted’ Pantazis, passed away peacefully at 90 years young on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Throughout active, vibrant life, Ted had many interesting roles and experiences. Among his most cherished was serving as a chanter for the St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Elk Grove, CA. In this role, he found great solace and enjoyment. It...
Isaiah Joaquin Fleming
May 27, 2025
Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you.”
Isaiah Joaquin Fleming was born July 10, 2013, in Miami, Florida and sent to his eternal resting place on May 27, 2025, while sleeping peacefully in his Sacramento, California home. He is the beloved youngest son to Aubrey Aquino and Tariq Fleming.
Isaiah was a shining star in every facet of life. From...
Paulette Marie Pitner Assunto
May 20, 2025
A Tribute to Our Beloved Mom, Paulette Marie Pitner
The Magnificent Muse
We lost our beloved mom, Paulette Marie—and the world lost a rare kind of magic. She wasn’t just a person, she was a force. A tiny 4’11” powerhouse who filled every room with light, color, energy, and fire. Her presence was unforgettable. Her spirit was unmistakable. And her love was...
Clark William Brown
May 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clarke William Brown, who departed this life on May 20, 2025, at the age of 72.Born on June 22, 1952, Clarke was a devoted father, a beloved brother, a proud grandfather, and a true friend. His life was a testament to resilience, loyalty, and the simple joys of family...
Gerald Storey
May 17, 2025
Gerald (Gerry) Storey passed away early on a Saturday morning with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, he had many fond memories of growing up as part of a large extended family. A 1965 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Gerry was involved in drama club, Demolay, and was an amateur magician....
Anna Doris Simonis
May 15, 2025
Anna Doris (Gober) Simonis flew away to the Great Unknown on May 15th, 2025, after battling several kinds of cancer since 2005. She was born March 17, 1945 on a little cotton farm outside Greenwood, Mississippi, the youngest of five daughters born to Katie Frances (Howard) Gober and Harry Duncan Gober. Doris grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, graduating...
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