Obituaries
Marie Bravou
Dec 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Bravou who departed this life on December 14, 2024, peacefully at home.
Marie was born on June 24, 1933 in Velo, Corinth, Greece. She came to the United States in 1961 to pursue the “American Dream”. Upon her arrival, Marie settled with her sister, Athanasia; brother-in-law, George; and their...
John Brite Bowker
Dec 8, 2024
Sacramento, California - John Brite Bowker (Jack) passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 102, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Santa Monica, CA on September 26, 1922, to Walter King Bowker, Jr. and Ruby Brite Bowker, Jack was a third-generation Californian. He grew up in Calexico, CA (Imperial Valley) with...
Judith Lynn Balshor Plummer
Dec 7, 2024
Sunrise.. August 15th, 1948---- Sunset.. December 7th, 2024.Judie was born on August 15th 1948 at Sutter Memorial Hospital here in Sacramento.The day God gifted our lives with her.She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years Robert, loving mother Marie Balshor, cherished brothers Albert J. Balshor Jr., and Jerry J Balshor (Sondra), her co-workers and several, several more relatives...
Roderick M. Read
Dec 3, 2024
Roderick James Macdonald Read, March 17, 1929 - November 19, 2024Sacramento, California - Roderick James Macdonald Read passed away November 19, 2024 in the comfort of his home.He was born on St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) in 1929 to Frederick William and Mary Irene Read at Mercy Hospital in Sacramento, CA. He attended David Lubin Elementary, Sutter Middle School, Sacramento...
Herbert Yook Hong Yin
Nov 22, 2024
Herbert Yook Hong Yin Sr., 99, was born in China, obtained his education in Hong Kong, returned to China to teach high school, and work for the local county government. He came to the United States in 1950 and spent most of his life in Stockton, California with his wife, Lisa, owning and running Herbie's Coffee Shop for almost 30...
Gloria Almeda Meneses
Nov 18, 2024
Gloria A. Meneses, 74, of Elk Grove, California, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.
Born on November 8, 1950, in Hernani, Eastern Samar, Philippines, Gloria was the beloved daughter of Digna and Getolio Almeda. In 1972, she married Air Force Staff Sergeant Herman Meneses while he was stationed at Clark...
Mary Sweigert Mastalski
Nov 18, 2024
Mary Sweigert Mastalski passed away at her home in Sacramento on November 18, 2024. A fourth generation Sacramentan, Mary was born on December 29, 1928 to Edna and State Senator Earl Desmond. She married William T. Sweigert in 1948 and together had seven children, they divorced in 1966. Mary married Cass Mastalski in 1972, a widower with five children and...
Mae McCarthy
Nov 10, 2024
Mae McCarthy passed away quietly on November 10, 2024. She was 98 years old.
A proud San Franciscan, Mae was born in “the City” on May 18, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Margaret McCarthy, as well as her brother, Daniel. Mae’s survivors are her nephew, Daniel McCarthy Jr.; her niece, Toni Post and husband Rick;...
Jorge Antonio Mora Alfaro
Nov 8, 2024
A Tribute to Jorge a.k.a Pancho a.k.a Panchito By Christopher Jordan (step-son, friend)
This is a unique history to tell. For as long as Jorge had been in our lives, there were still a lot of things I did not know about him. It’s something that I will regret. Not asking enough questions. But that’s not to say that I (or...
William "Ted" Edward Hunting
Nov 6, 2024
William Edward "Ted" Hunting, age 91, of Elk Grove, California, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2024. Born and raised in Sacramento, Ted spent his entire life in the area he loved.
After graduating high school, Ted proudly served his country in the military for two years as a train engine mechanic based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Upon...
Larry Gene Pasion
Nov 5, 2024
Larry Pasion passed peacefully at his Sacramento home on November 5, 2024, at the age of 54. Larry was born Larry Knight to Laurie Jean Knight and Clemet Gene Kamelamela in Daly City, CA on December 1, 1969. Clemet was Hawaiian and Larry made many trips to Oahu. One visit was longer-term, when he worked at a Waikiki restaurant after...
Emily Louise Cippa
Nov 2, 2024
Emily Louise Cippa (Em) passed peacefully into the Love and Light surrounded by loved ones in her home on November 2, 2024. Em was born to Gottardo and Maria Barsetti on their dairy farm in Herald, California on May 17, 1915. Em worked on the ranch milking cows, tending the chickens, driving the tractor while helping her father with various...
Robert Warren Ayres
Oct 29, 2024
Robert Warren Ayres was born in Sacramento, California on October 12, 1934 and passed away peacefully at home in Roseville, California on October 29, 2024. A service will be held at W.F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Chapel - 2015 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
Haley Ann Ingoglia
Oct 29, 2024
Haley Ann Ingoglia was born in Meridian, Mississippi on February 5, 1945. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 29, 2024 after fiercely battling cancer.
Haley loved traveling with her husband, Tony. Together they traveled the world skipping nothing along the way. However, her favorite trips were those with her family to Tahoe and...
Percy Ernest Cooksey Jr.
Oct 23, 2024
Percy Ernest Cooksey Jr. was born July 1, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, to Devolia (Jackson) and Percy Sr., and died October 23, 2024 of natural causes in Sacramento, CA.
The oldest of five siblings, Percy graduated from Sumner High School in 1952. He served a four-year tour as an MP in the U.S. Army in Angoulême, France. Finding the racial...
Jacqueline Lee Bates
Oct 16, 2024
Sacramento, California - Jackie Bates, age 93, died peacefully at home in Sacramento, CA on October 16, 2024.Jacqueline Lee Hughes was born to Ralph Hughes and Mary Buno on December 23, 1930, in Pittsburg, California. At age 9, Jackie and her mother moved to Sacramento where they lived on the family farm with her grandmother, Elizabeth, and many aunts, uncles...
Ann Katherine Romani
Oct 12, 2024
Ann Romani (Gallichotte) passed away Oct. 12, 2024, a few weeks shy of her 91st birthday, surrounded by her children and extended family.
A resident of the Davis University Retirement Center, she was preceded in death by Roger Romani, her loving husband of 61 years.
Daughter of Mary Gallichotte (Norton) and Marion Gallichotte, and sister to Marion Bosch (Gallichotte), Ann was born...
Megan Ruth Marshack
Oct 2, 2024
Megan Ruth Marshack, associated around the world with the death of former Vice-President Nelson Rockefeller, died October 2, 2024 of liver and kidney failure. She was 70 years old.
Marshack was the assistant press secretary for the Vice-President in 1976, his last year in public office. Upon his return to private life in New York, she continued as deputy press secretary...
David J. Schwartz
Sep 27, 2024
David J. Schwartz was born in Fond-du-lac, Wisconsin on 09/01/1929. He served 3 years in the U.S. Air Force, 24 years as a police officer/investigator for the City of Sacramento, was a member of #4970 Knights of Columbus, parishioner of Sacred Heart Church since 1951 and an associate member of the Sisters of Social Services. He passed on to eternal...
Nancy Rodriguez Paez
Sep 18, 2024
Nancy Rodriguez Paez "Tia Pati" was born to Angelina and Martin Rodriguez on June 14, 1964, in Sacramento, CA. The Lord welcomed Nancy home on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy fearlessly embraced life, empowering those around her through her leadership, strength, and unwavering support, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. Highly intelligent, she had...
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