Obituaries
Walter L. Forward Jr.
Dec 24, 2014
Walter L. Forward, Jr. Walter "Buzz" Forward passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve after an extended illness. He was to celebrate his 91st birthday on New Year's Eve, testament that he truly lived a rich and rewarding life. Born in Oakland, California, the son of Walter and Harriet Forward, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Doris, his...
John "Jay" A. Albert
Dec 23, 2014
ALBERT, John "Jay" Passed away on Dec. 23, 2014 from natural causes, he was 67. Born in Indiana, his family moved to Sacramento in the 50's. He attended area Catholic schools and he rose to the Boy Scout's Order of the Arrow. He was a Vietnam veteran and a third generation railroad worker, retiring from Southern Pacific. He is survived...
William James Pesce Ii
Dec 23, 2014
On December 23rd 2014, William J. Pesce II, a long time resident and member of the Sacramento community passed away at the age of 74. After completing his undergraduate and law school degrees from U.C. Berkeley, Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War stationed in Korea. Upon returning home, Bill served 33 years as as a Sacramento...
Joella Jane Wallace Cassell
Dec 21, 2014
Joella Jane Wallace Cassell, 86 passed away on December 21, 2014 in Napa, California. She was born September 20, 1928 in Woodland, California to Richard Nathaniel "Nate" Wallace and Leona Mildred Riter. She was married to Henry E. Cassell on April 9th, 1950 in Sacramento, California. She lived in Woodland, Visalia, Reno, Sacramento, Concord, San Jose, back to Sacramento and...
Carol Lee George
Dec 14, 2014
GEORGE, Carol Lee Carol Lee George, a fifty-eight-year resident of Sacramento and retired school aid, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the age of 81. She was the much-loved wife of her now deceased husband Armond George, a former principal in the Rio Linda School District, and mother of Sandra L. Stefan and Elaine M. Sledge. Carol was...
Helen Rose Schuler
Dec 8, 2014
Loving wife of Arnold Schuler. Loving mother of Douglas Schuler and Stephanie Griffin. Loving Grandmother of Noah Schuler, Wiley Schuler, Mael Schuler, Estelle Schuler, and London Coco Griffin. Born May 15, 1934 in Walnut Grove, California. Deceased December 8, 2014 in Sacramento, California. Proceeded in Death by her parents, Antonio and Maria Castanho, and her brother Tony Castanho and sister...
Joan D. Ghilardi
Dec 8, 2014
Joan passed away peacefully on December 8, 2014 in Sacramento at the age of 68. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry Ghilardi. Joan is survived by her 2 sons, Jim and Tom Ghilardi, and daughter in law Traci. Loving sister of John and Jeanette Pieruccini. Devoted grandmother to Lauren, Jimmy, Gianna, Juliana, and Isaak and many cousins,...
Thomas Jacob Hammer Jr.
Dec 1, 2014
HAMMER, Jr., Thomas Jacob 81, of Sacramento, son of Thomas Jacob Hammer, Sr. and Daisy Irene Flippen Hammer. Tom was born on December 13, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama and died on December 1, 2014 in Sacramento, California. Tom graduated from McClatchy High School in 1951, from the University of California at Berkeley in 1955, and from UC's Boalt Hall School...
Robert Lund
Dec 1, 2014
Services are private. He will be laid to rest at Odd Fellows Lawn in Sacramento. Robert will be missed by all who loved him.
Janet White Bell
Nov 30, 2014
Bell, Janet White In Sacramento, November 30, 2014. Beloved sister of John L. White Jr. and Jerry Werk, loving aunt of Jennifer Kane and William Werk, great aunt of Aiden Kane and Peyton Kane, step mother of Jennifer Sundeen and Jason Bell, Grand Jan of Kaitlin, Kellie, and Kirsten Sundeen. Also survived by numerous friends and colleagues. A native of...
Marisa A. Higgins
Nov 30, 2014
HIGGINS, Marisa A. On June 10, 1994, Craig and Teresa Higgins, and their daughter Alina, welcomed Marisa to their family. As a child, Marisa spent a lot of time in the family's chocolate business, Capital Confections, doing art projects, creating displays and fashioning ribbons into stunning art. She was an active member of the Fulton El Camino swim community as...
Andrew C. Strain
Nov 25, 2014
Andrew C. Strain August 17, 1923- November 25,2014 Andrew was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated with honors from the University of Utah. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and Korea and survived the sinking of his ship, the light cruiser USS Helena, in 1943 at the Battle of Kula Gulf. He was a consultant...
James S. Raney
Nov 24, 2014
RANEY, James Sheldon Dec. 27, 1931 - Nov. 24, 2014 Jim was a native of Sacramento who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Noreen, and his two sons: John of San Francisco and James of Sacramento; and his beloved dog Doodle. Born to...
Albert "Dana" D. Phillips Iii
Nov 23, 2014
Phillips III, Albert Dana (Dana) was born September 18, 1935 a native of Sacramento Ca, and a resident of Rancho Cordova Ca for 44 years. He is survived by his sons, Albert Dana Phillips IV (Al) and Rian Phillips, and 4 grandchildren, Jacob, Kayci, Ellisa ad Emillie. His sister Mary and her daughter Ellen Angelo and his deceased sister Libby...
Suzanne Edna Ross
Nov 20, 2014
Suzanne Edna Ross was a native Californian, she was born November 2nd, 1944 in Redding California and grew up in Wilton, California. She attended Lee Elementary School in Wilton and graduated from Elk Grove High in 1962. Suzanne retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento California and was a life long advocate for racial equality and animal rights. She...
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