Obituaries

Robert Eugene Forgie

Robert Eugene Forgie

May 18, 2024

Robert Eugene Forgie will have a graveside service with military honors on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10am at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA., 95620. 

Sister Ellen Philbin

Sister Ellen Philbin

May 7, 2024

Sister Ellen Philbin peacefully passed into the arms of God on May 7, 2024. Born on July 17, 1929, in Meelick, Swinford, Co. Mayo, Ireland, to James and Brigid Philbin, she was one of five siblings: John Philbin, Catherine Quinn, Anne Philbin and Margaret Philbin all of whom have preceded her in death. Sister Ellen began her life as a...

Jesus Mendoza

Jesus Mendoza

Apr 30, 2024

Jesus Mendoza-Ruelas, 87, passed away surrounded by his family on April 30, 2024 in Sacramento, California. Jesus was born on December, 9th 1936 in Ayotitlan, Jalisco.

He was oldest of five children born to Gabriel Mendoza and Estefana Ruelas. He married his wife Esperanza Corona on July 4th, 1965 and together they settled in California with dreams of a better...

Judith Elaine Coffey

Judith Elaine Coffey

Apr 29, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Judith Elaine Coffey (née Giesey) passed away peacefully on April 29th in her home. She was 89 and surrounded by loved ones.

Judith is survived by her adoring family: son Gerald R Coffey, daughter-in-law Adrienne MacLeod-Coffey, daughter Camille Mayorga, son-in-law Bob Mayorga, niece Jeanne Newman, grandchildren Brian Mayorga Jr, Aaron Mayorga, Ian Coffey, and...

Nancy L. Pratt

Nancy L. Pratt

Apr 24, 2024

     Nancy passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 in Fairfield, CA, at age 87.  Preceded in death by her husband, Edward in 2021.  Nancy is survived by her 3 children: Cindy (Tony), Jerry (Ellen) & Sue; and her 4 grandchildren TJ & Steph Dorado and Joe & Jonny Pratt.

     Nancy was born on October 26, 1936, in Chicago, IL to...

“Steven” Tuấn Quốc Trần

“Steven” Tuấn Quốc Trần

Apr 12, 2024

“Steven” Tuấn Quốc Trần, age 58, was surrounded by family when he was called home to God on April 12th in Sacramento, CA, after a 3-year journey with metastatic lung cancer.

Born on June 13th, 1966, in Saigon, Vietnam, Tuấn is the third son of Huy Đình Trần and Lộc Thị Đinh. At 15, he escaped by boat with his...

Beverly Anne Norton (Vanbenthuysen)

Beverly Anne Norton (Vanbenthuysen)

Apr 10, 2024

Beverly Anne vanBenthuysen was born September 17, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Herman vanBenthuysen and Pearl Augusta Miller. She was welcomed home by adoring sister Clover (19) and brothers Caryl (16) and Max (14).

Beverly's early years were marked by sadness as at the age of 6 her father died suddenly and at the age of 9 her mother...

Suzanne Rae Thelene

Suzanne Rae Thelene

Mar 31, 2024

 

 

Suzanne Rae Bourgerie Thelen, 79, passed away surrounded by her family on March 31, 2024, at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael, California.  She was born on September 10,1944 in Moore Park, Illinois. After moving to Santa Barbara with her parents, Dick and Helen Bourgerie, in 1962, she stayed on the West Coast living in Laguna Beach, Incline...

Daniel Anthony Nealon

Daniel Anthony Nealon

Mar 28, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the beautiful soul of Dr. Daniel Anthony Nealon was released to God.  Dan was born 9/4/1935 in Dayton Ohio to Helen and Joe Nealon.  Dan attended Chaminade High School where he was an honor student and all city football player.  Contrary to popular myth, Dan did not attend the University of Notre Dame but the University...

Timothy James Watts Jr.

Timothy James Watts Jr.

Mar 25, 2024

Our son Timothy James Watts Jr,’s short life ended on March 25th, 2024.  He has left behind a loving mother, father, sister, brother, nieces, and nephews who will miss him very much.

Timmy loved cars, working with his hands, martial arts, funny movies, and anything involving nature and the outdoors.  Even with his tough exterior, he will be remembered for...

Billie Mae Dawes

Billie Mae Dawes

Mar 25, 2024

World traveler, avid gardener and quilter, compassionate yet firm counselor, and beloved wife, mother, sister and friend Billie Dawes passed away on March 25, 2024 in Sacramento, surrounded by loved ones after a 10-year battle with lymphoma and breast cancer. She was 73 years old. 

Billie was born in Sacramento, the daughter of Dona (Burns) and Donald Hawkins, and...

Dolores J. Romani

Dolores J. Romani

Mar 17, 2024

Dolores passed away on March 17, 2024 in her Sacramento, CA home, surrounded by her daughters, marking 18 years to the day since her mother’s passing. Born on July 17, 1933 to Joseph E. and Katherine A. Perez, she graduated from Sacramento High School before marrying Victor H. Romani in 1952. Victor passed away in 1973. Dolores dedicated 25 years...

Norma Jeanne Adrian (Roseberry)

Norma Jeanne Adrian (Roseberry)

Mar 16, 2024

Norma Jeanne Adrian (Roseberry), 80, died March 16, 2024, at UC Davis Hospital in Sacramento, California. She was born December 26, 1943, in French Camp, the daughter of Alfred and Helen Roseberry.

Jeanne graduated from Thomas Downey High School in 1961 in Modesto, California.  After graduation she moved to San Francisco and later to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked...

Lillian "Dit" Jenks

Lillian "Dit" Jenks

Mar 16, 2024

Lillian "Dit" Jenks was born on a dairy ranch in Galt, California, on July 17, 1920 and passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 in Sacramento, California. Dit was predeceased by her parents Gottardo and Maria Barsetti, older brother, Henry "Ed" Barsetti, former husband, Fred Jenks, brother-in-law, Bill Cippa, and sister-in-law, Delia Barsetti. She is survived by her beloved son,...

Leona Lena Abacherli

Leona Lena Abacherli

Mar 10, 2024

Leona Lena Abacherli was born on October 25, 1934 in San Francisco, California to Frank Wiget and Lena Schuler of Switzerland. On March 10, 2024 Leona passed away at home in Sacramento, California. She will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma, California on March 26, 2024. Leona will forever be loved and missed by those...

Joba Esperanza Jordan

Joba Esperanza Jordan

Mar 5, 2024

Joba never feared death. Not really. She knew it’d come. It had come for so many others in her lifetime. Both late in life and others way too early. Her father, mother, brothers and sisters, a baby brother she never met. But in that mindset, Joba lived her life as happy and as carefree as possible. No FOMO. No real...

Ruby Yvonne Anderson

Ruby Yvonne Anderson

Mar 3, 2024

Ruby Yvonne Anderson, age 83, of Sac, CA, passed away on March 3, 2024. In cherished memory of Ruby Y. Anderson, a remarkable Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, and Friend. Ruby's unwavering determination, dedication, and brilliance illuminated her path as she pursued and earned her Master's Degree from Sacramento State University while nurturing her three accomplished sons. Her grace, strength, and...

Darlina Gillespie

Darlina Gillespie

Mar 2, 2024

Darlina Delores Calvert Gillespie was born on January 6, 1932, in Southgate, California and passed away at her home on March 2, 2024 at the age of 92. Darlina was a 5th generation Californian with family in Sacramento and Lodi.  

Growing up in Southgate and Venice, Darlina was a true California beach girl. She and friends would dive from...

Miroslav Dragutin Markovic

Miroslav Dragutin Markovic

Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Miroslav Markovic, also known as Miro, was born on January 9, 1941, in Grbice, Serbia, to Dragutin and Stamena Markovic. He pursued his education at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. Continuing his academic journey, he became a PhD candidate at the University of Missouri, Columbia, graduating with...

Jeany Jew

Jeany Jew

Feb 21, 2024

Jeany SooHoo Jew, 55, of Sacramento, CA, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Sacramento. Jeany was born on May 26, 1968, in Sacramento, CA, to Kam Yeu Fong and Otto Fong. 

Jeany was a loving and caring person who dedicated five years of her life caring for her husband, Benny, after he suffered a stroke. She was known...