Obituaries

Margaret Harmon

Margaret Harmon

Feb 2, 2015

Margaret Harmon November 27, 1944 - February 2, 2015 On Monday, February 2nd, Margaret Carol Harmon, "Margie", of Valley Springs passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in Sacramento after a brief battle with Leukemia. She was 70 years old. Margie was born in San Francisco on November 27, 1944 to Fredrick and Marion May, the 3rd of 5 daughters....

David Fisher

David Fisher

Feb 2, 2015

David Fisher Sacramento, CA - David Lincoln Fisher, 72, internationally known, award winning poet, died Feb. 2, 2015. Fisher was a graduate of Rolesville, NC, high school and graduated summa cum laude from Duke University on an Angier B. Duke scholarship. He later completed course work for a doctorate at Yale University on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. He had further...

Arnold Rowell

Arnold Rowell

Jan 31, 2015

Arnold Irving Rowell Arnold was born August 19, 1925 in Oakland, California. He graduated from CK McClatchy High School and attended Sacramento Junior College for one year prior to serving in the South Pacific as a Merchant Marine in WWII. After the war, he married Barbara Mayers, whom he had met in high school. They were married for 64 years....

Jane A. Cook

Jane A. Cook

Jan 30, 2015

COOK, Jane A. In Sacramento, January 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Cook, loving mother of Peter and Mark (Ann) Chrisler, Judy Cook, Kristen Cook Polaha (Mike), Bob Jr. (Erin) Cook and the late Wendy Cook, also survived by 11 cherished grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A native of San Francisco, and a...

Calvin H. Schrader

Calvin H. Schrader

Jan 27, 2015

SCHRADER, Calvin H. Calvin went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 27, 2015. Born a farmer's son on July 18, 1933; he was raised on the family ranch by Ruth and Edison Schrader in Clarksburg, Yolo County. A graduate of Christian Brothers High School; Calvin spent most of his life in south Sacramento. He had a...

John S. Wilfley

John S. Wilfley

Jan 27, 2015

WILFLEY, John S. In Sacramento, January 27, 2. 15 Beloved husband of Nancy Patti Wilfley, lovinq father of Dawn Cooper and Kevin, loving father-in-law of Michael Cooper and Sarah Wilfley, son of the late Louis and Marguerite Wilfley, brother of Lorraine Wilfley and the late Norman, Harold, and Lawrence Wilfley, cherished grandfather of Samantha, Benjamin, and Olivia Cooper, Kayla Reich,...

George "Tim" Rooney

George "Tim" Rooney

Jan 25, 2015

ROONEY, George Timothy "Uncle Timmy" passed away on January 25th at the age of 58 while duck hunting with friends. A legend in East Sacramento, Rooney loved, served, and helped many and will be sorely missed. His love for his family, friends, and animals was everything to him. A stranger was a friend he hadn't met yet. He is survived...

Darrell J. Dettling

Darrell J. Dettling

Jan 24, 2015

Darrell J Dettling June 23, 1935 - January 24, 2015 Darrell Dettling, Sacramento Real Estate Developer, Businessman and Honorary Sheriff's Deputy Darrell Dettling, a highly regarded custom home builder and commercial land developer died at home on January 24, 2015 of cancer. He was 79. A Sacramento native and lifelong resident, Mr. Dettling was very active in the community over...

Dorothy E. Pendergast

Dorothy E. Pendergast

Jan 24, 2015

Dorothy E. Pendergast Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2015 and entered into our Lord's presence just a few weeks before her 95th birthday. Born of German parents Lillian Cole and Martin Iceberg of Indiana. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Robert James Pendergast, a marriage of 63 years. A life long resident of Sacramento who lived...

Gabriel Campa Valdez

Gabriel Campa Valdez

Jan 22, 2015

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Aloyse Frances Aubery

Aloyse Frances Aubery

Jan 20, 2015

AUBERY, Aloyse Frances In Sacramento, January 20, 2015 Beloved mother of Diane Alexis, loving mother-in-law Of Andy Alexis, cherished grandmother of Hilary, Maureen and Brian Alexis. A native and life long resident of Sacramento, aged 95 years. Aloyse was a grammar school teacher for 12 years in the Sacramento area. She enjoyed gardening, writing, cooking, and most of all spending...

Mary Catherine Caplis

Mary Catherine Caplis

Jan 19, 2015

CAPLIS, Mary Catherine 12/15/15 - 1/19/15 Mary C. Caplis, long time resident of Sacramento went home to be with the Lord, our God on January 19, 2015 after a long life of 99 years. Born in Missoula, MT on Dec. 15, 1915 to parents John James and Mariel (Hoffman) Caplis, one of 5 children. She was the last surviving sibling...

Nancy Hotchkiss Smith

Nancy Hotchkiss Smith

Jan 19, 2015

SMITH, Nancy Hotchkiss Nancy Hotchkiss Smith, a highly respected Sacramento real estate attorney, died at her Sacramento home on January 19, 2015, after a 28- month battle with brain cancer. Born July 25, 1957, in Burns, Oregon, Nancy was the proud daughter of cattle ranchers, Vera and Richard Hotchkiss. She relished being an Oregon State University "Beaver," graduating in 1979,...

Thomas S. Ventimiglia

Thomas S. Ventimiglia

Jan 18, 2015

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Constance "Connie" G. Gwinn

Constance "Connie" G. Gwinn

Jan 15, 2015

Gwinn, Connie Gallina Connie was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 18,1922 to Vincenzo and Vincenza Gallina. She passed into eternal life on January 15, 2015. All who knew Connie were drawn to her inviting smile and generous heart. She embraced each day with gratitude and the spirit of adventure. She felt a deep connection to her Arbreshi (Sicilian) heritage....

Tatiana Gibanov

Tatiana Gibanov

Jan 15, 2015

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Louise Stephens Jones

Louise Stephens Jones

Jan 15, 2015

JONES, Louise Stephens 1923-2015 Born in Yolo County to a pioneering ranching family, Louise spent her first years in Esparto, Woodland and Piedmont, California. She was a graduate of Piedmont High School and attended UC, Berkeley, where she met Walter P. Jones, Jr. her husband of nearly 50 years and they settled in Sacramento. She served her community by being...

Hazel Louise Colston - Ing

Hazel Louise Colston - Ing

Jan 14, 2015

LOMBARDO, Hazel Louise (Grimes) Hazel was born in Buckeye, Arizona on April 10, 1923. Married to Jack Lombardo for 35 years. Worked as a legislative secretary for the California Legislature for 25 years. Also a member of Flairs Social Club and St. Anthony's Senior Club. Hazel is survived by sisters Dorothy Marshall, Margaret Hyder; daughter Carolyn, sons Lawrence and James...

Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Jan 13, 2015

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Frank John Philipps

Frank John Philipps

Jan 12, 2015

Frank was an outgoing man and was loved by all who knew him. Born in San Francisco October 9, 1932, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 12, 2015. Preceded in death by his High School Sweetheart and loving wife, Sally. Survived by his children: John (Tracy), Sheryl (preceded in death by Jim) & Claudel (Chris). Grandchildren: Devin, Megan...