Obituaries
Bernice Emma Schneider
Apr 8, 2016
Born May 3, 1922, and went to her heavenly home on April 8, 2016. Bernice spent forty seven years teaching in various schools in Elk Grove, Isleton, Salinas, and Castroville. Bernice was predeceased by her parents, George and Rosie Badella; her husband, Johnnie Schneider; her stepson, John; and her sister, Mary Sanahara. She is survived by her sons Tom and...
Patricia Ravine
Apr 8, 2016
Generous in spirit, witty by nature, the embodiment of style, Patricia Hancock Ravine was a devoted mentor to others. Patti passed into eternal peace on April 8, 2016 near her home in Niwot, Colorado. She is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years Harris Ravine, children and grandchildren Jessica and Willie Snider (Sophia and Ben); Dan Ravine and Lauren...
Alfred "Fred" R. Astore
Apr 6, 2016
Fred Astore passed away peacefully on April 6, 2016, in Sacramento, Ca. He was 86. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Marilyn, and loving daughters, Angela Misner (John), Maria (Lou) Patrone, and loving stepdaughter, Lisa (David) Brent. He was a devoted grandfather to Michael and Christopher Misner, Dominic Patrone and Eva, Julian and Alma Brent.
Fred...
Barbara Jane Hudson
Apr 4, 2016
Barbara Jane Hudson
1950 – 2016
Barbara Jane Hudson, 66, passed away peacefully at her home of natural causes on April 4, 2016. Barbara was born on February 5, 1950 to George and Gertrude Hudson and was a lifelong resident of Sacramento. She graduated from Bishop Manogue High School in 1968 and went on to earn a degree from California...
Amy Louise Shaw Dwyer
Apr 1, 2016
Amy Louise Shaw Dwyer
Born on 6/29/1920 to Perry and Marie Shaw in Akron, Ohio and passed away peacefully in her home on 4/1/2016 surrounded by loved ones.
Amy Louise graduated from the University of Akron with a Master’s in Business. She proudly served our country in World War II in the US Navy from 1943-1946. In 1947, she moved...
William "Bill" Owen Ellis Sr.
Mar 29, 2016
William Owen Ellis Sr.
August 15, 1923-March 29, 2016
Bill Ellis entered into eternal peace on March 29, 2016. A longtime Sacramento resident, he is survived by his five children, Susan (Carl Grath), Kathleen, Wendy (Rick Barbaria), Mary, and Bill Jr. (Maureen); thirteen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Patricia, his cherished wife of 61 years, son Bobby, and two great...
Sister Jean Frye
Mar 24, 2016
Frye, Jean IBVM
Sister Jean Frye, devoted member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary for 57 years, died March 24, 2016 in Naperville, IL. Sr. Jean lives on in the hearts of her family, co-workers, and former students of Loretto High School in Sacramento, CA. She will be remembered by all for her compassionate heart, faithfulness, and willingness...
Stephen F. Cotta
Mar 23, 2016
Stephen F. Cotta, 67, passed away unexpectedly on March 23. Stephen was a graduate of Holy Spirit School and of Christian Brothers High School. He began his life of service in the US Navy as a communications engineer on the USS Mahan in 1967 during the Vietnam war. Returning home, he attended City College and CSUS to obtain a Bachelor...
Jimmie Morgan
Mar 23, 2016
Jimmie passed peacefully in Carmichael on March 23, 2016.He will be deeply missed.Private services have been scheduled.
Ross Ira Kaplan
Mar 22, 2016
In Sacramento, California, on March 22, 2016. Ross was the loving father of Michelle and MacKenzie Kaplan, brother of the late Roberta Adess, uncle of Jason Adess, Stefanie Bell, and Matthew Adess, and will be fondly remembered by former spouse Susan Kaplan.He was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and was a 25-year resident of Sacramento, aged 65 years.Ross will be...
Jose D. Villanueva
Mar 20, 2016
Jose passed on peacefully surrounded by his family in Sacramento, on March 20, 2016.He was a native of Salinas, California, and honorably served in the US Army.The funeral service to celebrate his life was held Thursday, March 24, 2016, 1:00pm, at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Avenue.
Roland Browning Jr.
Mar 16, 2016
Roland passed peacefully in Carmichael, CA at the age of 85 years.He will be laid to rest beside his family at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.He will be dearly missed.
Martin J. Fuerst Jr.
Mar 14, 2016
Martin James Fuerst Jr., a native of St. Paul, Minnesota and resident of Sacramento for almost 70 years died in Sacramento on March 14, 2016. He was the devoted husband of Helmy (deceased) for over forty years and the dedicated father of Martina (Tessen) and Michelle. He was a kind and caring grandfather to Anna (Tessen) and Esther (Wolf) and...
Richard Sengo
Mar 14, 2016
Richard passed peacefully in Carmichael, California, on March 14, 2016.He will be deeply missed by his loving family and close friends.He served our country in the U.S. Army.He will be laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery in Dixon, California.
Frederick John Shrieve
Mar 12, 2016
Fred was born in Sacramento, CA on July 4, 1924 to John and Hertha Schrieve. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2016, at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mayme Schrieve, on December 26, 2015. They have now been reunited. Fred was also preceded in death...
Joanne R. Brust
Mar 11, 2016
Joanne was called home peacefully in Sacramento, on March 11, 2016 at the age of 79.She will be dearly missed by her surviving family and a host of dear friends.Friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial which will be offered for the repose of her soul on Thursday, April 7, 2015 at 3:00pm, at St. Francis...
Martin Eric Palmer
Mar 10, 2016
Martin Eric Palmer, 89, started his final journey on 10 March, 2016. A Sacramento native, born to Clarence and Rena Palmer, he was a great fun-loving and giving person. Proceeded by his parents and loving wife Bernice, sister Louise and brothers Paul, Clarence Jr. and William. Martin leaves his last sibling, Ruth Mayfield, his son Terry with wife Caryne, granddaughters...
Earl Worley
Mar 10, 2016
Sacramento resident Earl F. Worley died Thursday March 10, 2016 in Fair Oaks at the age of 103. He joins his beloved wife Gladys in eternity. He is survived by his son Timothy (Susan), grandsons Austin and Roger (Maya) and two great- grandchildren Cibriana and Braden. Earl began working as an apprentice machinist before graduating in 1930 from Sacramento High...
Jacquilynne Kirksey
Mar 9, 2016
Jacquilynne passed peacefully in Sacramento on March 9, 2016. She will be dearly missed by her family and many close friends.A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Avenue, on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 4:00pm.Please revisit gormleyandsons.com for an updated obituary.
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