Obituaries
William "Bill" E. Kassis
Nov 8, 2015
On November 8, 2015, William "Bill" Kassis passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93, after living a life full of love, family, and adventure. He was born in Williston, North Dakota to Eli and Elizabeth Kassis. He was the oldest of eight children. In 1937, the family moved to Sacramento where Bill attended Grant High School. After...
Mark Kevin Morgan
Nov 7, 2015
Mark Kevin Morgan, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Mark was a lifetime Sacramentan, attended Sacred Heart and Christian Brothers schools and was a member of local 12-step programs. He was co-producer of "Backroads California," a video production series he greatly enjoyed. Mark truly loved his music, especially the Kinks and Beatles and could get lost...
Eloisa A. Leon
Nov 7, 2015
Leon, Eloisa A. In Sacramento, on Nov. 6. Beloved wife of, the late Pedro Leon. Loving mother of: Susanna (Ruben) Romo, Araceli (Gary) Ostad, Pedro (Susan) Leon Jr., Reynaldo (Reveca) Leon, Sonia (Carlos) Villalobos, Imelda (Juan) Ramirez, Daniel (Lisa) Leon, Felipe (Rocio) Leon, Lucina (Tom) Negrete. Beloved daughter of the late Francisco and Matilde Martin, and cherished sister of 17....
Joyce F. Gee
Nov 5, 2015
A graveside service will take place on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 11am at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Rd., Davis, California.Thank you all for gathering here today to honor Dr. Joyce Remsen Gee, a devoted wife, caring and supportive stepmother and grandmother, respected scientist and professional colleague and generous philanthropic donor. Everyone of you here today gave some...
Malissa J. Barney
Nov 4, 2015
She will be missed by all who loved her. Private Services will be held.
Mary Elizabeth Flynn
Nov 2, 2015
Born to the late William Francis and Clare Elsie Morebeck (nee Carmody) in the winter of 1943, Betsy was a 4th generation Sacramentan. She attended Holy Spirit Elementary School, St. Joseph's Academy, and Bishop Armstrong High School. Betsy's father, a successful Sacramentan entrepreneur and owner of Morebeck's Flower Shop, insisted his children get a higher education, so she attended Sacramento...
Therese Mcdermott Cantrell
Oct 16, 2015
Nov. 22, 1954 - Oct. 16, 2015 Therese McDermott Cantrell (60) passed away Friday, October 16 after a two year battle with multiple myeloma. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Therese was born November 22, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas. Her family headed west and settled in Davis in 1972. She was a beacon of light and love. She...
Covita Jackie Wittkop
Oct 15, 2015
Wittkop, (Mez) Covita. In Sacramento, on October 15, 2015. Beloved husband the late Norman Wittkop, mother of Rosemarie DeMarco husband Thomas DeMarco, Ben Mez, Richard Mez, grandmother to Jasen Mez wife Falynn, Ryan Mez , Jackie Kral, Robin Martin . Great Grand-Grandmother to Loraina Mez ,Leciana Mez, Liliana Mez,Leiliana Alarcon, Shelbie Kral, Breana Kral, Jake Kral. A native of Carrizoz...
Albeth Clare Scott
Oct 11, 2015
Albeth was a third generation Sacramentan, whose family emigrated from Ireland in the 1850's. Her maternal grand-father, Michael Hanrahan was one of the premiere stone-masons involved in construction of the State Capital Building, many historical structures in Placerville, and operated a flourishing wood and coal business. Her mother was Elizabeth Hanrahan and her father Alexander Eustace Acheson. She was first...
William James Todd Brandt
Oct 10, 2015
William James Todd Brandt, 95, of Sacramento, died October 10, 2015. He was born July 22, 1920 in Los Angeles to Edna and William Brandt. Bill attended UCLA and was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity. He was the first page boy NBC hired for their new west coast radio shows featuring stars such as Bing Crosby and Jack...
Scott Joseph Goodwin
Oct 8, 2015
Scott J. Goodwin, 68 passed away October 8, 2015 after a renewed battle with cancer. Scott was proud to be the son of Martha and Joe Goodwin, a marine, and a 5th-generation Sacramentan. He is survived by his wife Susan and leaves behind a community of lifelong friends and family. Scott's passion for fly-fishing and sailing was only surpassed by...
James Mcfall
Oct 3, 2015
Jim McFall, 91, passed away on Oct. 3, 2015. Born on April 3, 1924, he was the son of the late Walter and Vera McFall, an East Sacramento family whose ancestors arrived in California in a covered wagon with John Winters. Jim is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia, sons Scott (Cynthia) and Robert (Constance), brother William (Geraldine)...
William Ray Yager
Oct 1, 2015
Yager, William R. Born 9/13/1934 in Kentucky; deceased 10/01/2015 in Sacramento. Predeceased by parents Ray and Alice Yager, and by his wife of 47 years, Harriett. A graduate of Washington and Lee University in Virginia. After being drafted, and while serving in the US Army, he met and married Harriett, a native of California. Following release from the Army, he...
Winifred Breuner Gaines
Sep 30, 2015
Sept. 13, 1928 - Sept. 30, 2015 Winifred B. Gaines passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. She attended Sacramento High School, then UC Berkeley where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. At UC Berkeley, she met her husband, Robert Franklin Gaines, and was...
Robert John Manders
Sep 30, 2015
Robert J. "Bob" Manders, 59, of Citrus Heights passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at home. He was born September 19, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and was the son of the late William G. and the late Gloria C. Manders and the brother of William G. Manders Jr. and Constance E. Manders. He was a 1981 graduate of Cal...
Thomas M. Wilson
Sep 27, 2015
Tom Wilson, 58, a 5th generation and life-long resident of Sacramento, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015, with his family and friends by his side. He was born October 11, 1956, the son of Nancy and Bob Wilson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Kent (Deirdre); his niece and nephew, Rita and Sam;...
Donald Brown
Sep 21, 2015
Donald Lee "Buster" Brown went home to be with Jesus, passing peacefully from this life to the next, on the morning of September 21, 2015 just 5 days after his 92nd birthday. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn, parents John Wesley "Brownie" Brown and Agnes Brown. He is survived by his three children, Debbie Powell (Bill),...
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