Obituaries
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,...
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....
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
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...
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...
William "Bill" K. Hamilton
Jan 10, 2015
William "Bill" Kennedy Hamilton Bill passed away on January 10, 2015 in Sacramento, CA. at the age of 87. Bill was the longtime owner of the Old Tavern Bar & Grill in Midtown Sacramento. He will be missed dearly by all who loved him. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at the Old Tavern Bar & Grill...
Thomas Edward Nicol
Jan 6, 2015
On January 6, in Sacramento, California, Tom Nicol passed away at 94-1/2. He is preceeded in death by Lois Nicol, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 61 years and by his son-in-law, William G. Quinn. Tom is survived by his children, Beverly (Roger) Reed, Camillee Quinn, Morgan (Simona) Nicol, and Karen Nicol. Grandfather to Michael Reed, Kim Quinn-O'Hara,...
Cyril "Cub" Abbott Coyle Jr.
Jan 4, 2015
Cyril (Cub) Abbott Coyle passed away after a long battle with vascular dementia, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Yvonne Coyle, 6/15/13. Cub is survived by his six children: Kate Dean, Timothy Coyle, Eileen Coyle, Frances Coyle, Mary Coyle, and Nancy Tatarakis. Cub was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 11...
Mary Jean Harrold
Jan 3, 2015
HARROLD, Mary Jean McKay Passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Sacramento, California. She was 91. Mary Jean was born in St. Paul, Oregon, the third of three children to Albert and Edna McKay. She attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. During her first week there she met her husband-to-be Elmer Harrold, an upperclassman, whose...
Albert Arthur Schrader
Jan 3, 2015
SCHRADER, Albert A. Born February 16, 1923 Died: January 3, 2015 Longtime resident of midtown Sacramento, Albert will be missed by his friends and acquaintances. He was a veteran of World War II, having fought and being wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. A brief ceremony will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Friday, January 9, 2015, at 2pm. He...
Carl Fredrik Virgin
Jan 2, 2015
VIRGIN, Carl F. Carl's spirit flew free on January 2, 2015, his 62nd birthday. He is survived by his mother, Joan P. Barbaria, his sister, Gail M. Johnson and her husband, Michael D. Johnson, his nieces and nephews and their children. Carl was preceded in death by his natural father, Carl F. Virgin, his second father, Ciro L. Barbaria, and...
Marie M. Lucas
Jan 1, 2015
LUCAS, Marie M. (Ostoja) Passed away at home on January 1, 2015 at the age of 90 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marie was born in Sacramento to Joseph and Lena Ostoja, both of whom were of Croatian descent. She was predeceased by her husband Norman J. Lucas, and her brother Frank Ostoja. She is survived by her brothers...
Steven Jablonsky
Dec 31, 2014
JABLONSKY, Steven A. Born June 28, 1935 Passed December 31, 2014 Steve passed away in Roseville, CA surrounded by his family. Born on a farm in New Hradec, North Dakota, he was one of eight children to Mary and Philip Jablonsky. He attended Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School near the family farm and continued on to Model High...
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