Obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

Mavis May Barker passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 in Sacramento, CA.

Mavis was born on November 26, 1939 to Theodore and Elsa Buechler. She married her best friend Clifford Thomas Barker on July 2, 1960. They welcomed two daughters Carrie Lynn (1961) and Shelly Ann (1963) and one son Steven Thomas (1966).

Mavis worked for the State of California for...

Feb 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Tipton "Tip" Craig Kindel on February 28, 2025, in Sacramento, California, at the age of 81.Born on October 11, 1943, in Kankakee, Illinois, Tip spent his early years in Terre Haute, Indiana, and Phoenix, Arizona. He pursued his passion for journalism at Indiana State Teacher's College (now Indiana State University),...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank M. Perry (Pereira) of West Sacramento, California. Born on March 27, 1943, he passed away on February 27, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Frank was born in Sacramento and was a lifelong resident of the Sacramento area.

After graduating from high school, Frank began...

Feb 26, 2025

Retired Judge Barry S. Martin of Sacramento California died on February 26, 2025. He was born in Rochester, New York on November 30, 1937 the oldest of two children to C. Stuart and Dorothee Devine Martin. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the College of William & Mary in 1959. Barry continued his studies of colonial American history...

Feb 25, 2025

Troy Lee Armstrong passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after courageously battling various health issues over the last several years. He was 82 years old. Troy leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Judy, and his children, Jessica and Zachary (wife Melissa), and grandson Bennett Lee, who will forever cherish his charisma, humor, wit and...

Feb 22, 2025

Russell D. Lo Bue passed peacefully this past week in Northern California surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness.Russ was full of love, joy, and stories and was quick to make new friends. He was eager to lend a hand and always sought out opportunities to help others. He loved riding his bike, being outdoors, eating cured meats, and...

Feb 15, 2025

Tillie was born Sept 9, 1927, in Sacramento, CA and passed away at home on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Perina) Schiro. She was married on December 3rd, 1955, to Clifford Haskell. Tillie was a loving mother, grandmother, & great grandmother of: son, Dr. Bradley Haskell (deceased)...

Feb 11, 2025

David James Weeks, born on November 22, 1955, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication. David’s life was one of service to others, beginning at the young age of 16 when he began volunteering at Ralph Richardson School with special-needs children. This marked the beginning of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. &...

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...

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...

Jan 17, 2025