Obituaries

Denise "Deni" Joanne Polstra

Denise "Deni" Joanne Polstra

Jul 12, 2014

Deni Polstra, our beautiful and amazing mother was born April 14, 1951 to Barbara and Ryan Polstra in San Francisco, California. She lived her life with amazing love and generosity. Charming and delighting nearly everyone she met, she brought so much joy to this world. Deni had 3 children, Tana, Rocko and Patrick. She also had 9 grandchildren; Natalie, Noelle,...

Thomas Scott Jasper

Thomas Scott Jasper

Jul 12, 2014

Thomas Scott Jasper passed away on July 12, 2014 at 48 years of age from respiratory failure and pneumonia. Scott was born in Sacramento, attended Sacred Heart Elementary, Jesuit High School ('83), and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He was an avid reader, fluent in French and delighted family and many friends with his wit and sense of humor. He...

Gloria C. Sullivan

Gloria C. Sullivan

Jul 11, 2014

Gloria passed away with her adoring children by her side at home, July 11th, 2014. She was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, on November 27th, 1926. She now rejoins the love of her life and husband of over 54 years, John T. Sullivan; her parents, Gus & Kathryn Cavros; brother Ted Cavros; sister in law Sherry Cavros; niece Michelle;...

Richard Dunnigan

Richard Dunnigan

Jul 9, 2014

Obituary: Richard Dunnigan, 101, founded one of Sacramento's oldest real estate firms By Robert D. Dvila bdavila@sacbee.com Published: Thursday, Jul. 10, 2014 Richard Dunnigan, a venerable figure in the real estate community who sold homes in Sacramento before World War II and founded one of the capital's oldest property firms, died Wednesday of complications from a stroke, his son said....

Robert L. Jewett

Robert L. Jewett

Jul 9, 2014

Mr. Jewett passed away in Sacramento on July 9, 2014. Robert honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a Private First Class. He was laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 9:30am. If you wish to send a card to his family, please use the appropriate link above.

James L. Hendrix

James L. Hendrix

Jul 7, 2014

James was called home peacefully in Sacramento, on July 7, 2014. He now rejoins his beloved parents, the late James and Ruth Hendrix, his brother, the late Daniel Hendrix and cherished niece, the late Cheryl Steiner. He is survived by his sister Vicki Hendrix-Ferris(Robert), nieces: Gina Foreman and Christina Hendrix, 9 nieces and nephews, 1 great-nephew; aunts: Edie Gordon, Merle...

Patricia Ann Mason Dellinger

Patricia Ann Mason Dellinger

Jul 6, 2014

Patricia Ann Mason Dellinger, born December 19, 1931, passed suddenly on July 6 following a recent cancer diagnosis. Pat was born in Tacoma, WA to Inga and Robert Mason. She graduated from Stadium High in Tacoma and San Jose State University where she majored in Psychology, was a member of the ski team and named "Snow Queen.". While attending San...

Grace Avila Martinez

Grace Avila Martinez

Jul 1, 2014

Grace Avila Martinez was called home peacefully at the age of 98, on July 1, 2014, surrounded by her family. Born February 7, 1916 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Genaro and Romula Avila and raised with her seven siblings in the beautiful valley of Valparaiso. Grace is predeceased by her husband, Felix Martinez, Sr. and her son Felix Martinez, Jr. and...

Rose C. Mauro

Rose C. Mauro

Jul 1, 2014

Rose was called home peacefully in Sacramento, on July 17, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmen Mauro, loving mother of mother of Louis and John Mauro, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Boenzi, sister of Dominic, John, Rudy, and Eugene Boenzi, and grandmother of Steven, Anne, David and Stephanie Mauro. The Funeral Mass was be...

Terry James Reardon

Terry James Reardon

Jul 1, 2014

Terry Reardon July 6, 1950 - July 1, 2014 Terrence James Reardon who lost a 10 yr. battle with brain cancer, was born in Oakland to John & Marian Reardon. He grew up in Concord CA, attending Queen of All Saints school, Mt. Diablo HS and Diablo Valley College. With FDR Democrat parents, Terry was attracted to politics, walking his...

Margaret Robinson Farrell

Margaret Robinson Farrell

Jun 30, 2014

Margaret passed away on June 30, 2014. She was born June 30, 1930 in Sacramento, CA to Robert and Alma Robinson. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, her beloved husband Joseph, and her cherished daughter Kelley. She leaves behind her devoted and caring daughter Shannon, bike riding/skateboarding son-in-law Jamie whom she adored, and the apple of her...

Lynn D. King

Lynn D. King

Jun 29, 2014

Born on July 24, 1917, in Sisseton, South Dakota. Passed away on June 29, 2014, in Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mary Isabelle King, and son, James King. Survived by: loving daughters, Marilyn Astore (Fred), Margaret Ebeling Gipson (Walt), Linda Conroy (Don) and Jeanne Ballard (Glenn), along with sons, George King...

Lenore "Ruth" Baird

Lenore "Ruth" Baird

Jun 24, 2014

Lenore "Ruth" Baird was born on June 16, 1934 in Danville, Illinois to Halie and Lacey Baird. She passed away peacefully on June 24, 2014. She is survived by her beloved son J-Rod McGinnis. She was the cherished grandmother to her loving grandson Ryan McGinnis. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Baird and younger brother Jim Baird. Known...

Teddy "Well Fed Ted" Jones

Teddy "Well Fed Ted" Jones

Jun 22, 2014

Born in Sacramento, CA on April 17, 1951 and passed away on June 22, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sue and step-sons Joseph and Kevin (Shauna) and granddaughters, Jordan and Jillian. Ted is also survived by his loving sister Georgette Licavoli. He leaves behind nieces Kristin and Laurie...

Mary Kristine Grangaard

Mary Kristine Grangaard

Jun 21, 2014

Private Services were be held in Mary's honor. If you wish to send a message or a card to the family, you may use the appropriate links.

Jerry Edward Graham

Jerry Edward Graham

Jun 21, 2014

On the wings of eagles, Jerry Graham went to his Heavenly Father on June 21, 2014, at the age of 81. Born in Bronx, NY, he resided in Sacramento for over 65 years. Jerry accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior over 40 years ago, and from that time forward his life story and personal testimony has changed countless lives...

Ida Mae Malkovsky

Ida Mae Malkovsky

Jun 21, 2014

Ida Mae (Hockett) Malkovsky February 24, 1920 - June 21, 2014 Ida passed away on June 21, 2014 at the age of 94. She now rests in peace with her beloved husband of 68 years, George, who passed away five years earlier. Ida was the middle child of eight siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. Her family included:...

Marilyn Gail Mclaughlin (Lovell)

Marilyn Gail Mclaughlin (Lovell)

Jun 20, 2014

Marilyn Gail (Lovell) McLaughlin, 89, died June 20 from complications from a fall. "Gail" was born in Oakland to Dewey and Evelyn Lovell, the older of two daughters. A graduate of Sacramento High School, she also earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Sacramento State University. She earned her private pilot's license at the age of 16, and flew with...

Hyo Jeong Kim

Hyo Jeong Kim

Jun 17, 2014

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Marilyn C. Harding (Morebeck)

Marilyn C. Harding (Morebeck)

Jun 16, 2014

Marilyn died at her home on June 16, 2014. Marilyn, a lifelong resident of Sacramento, was born on August 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Elsie and William F. Morebeck. She graduated from St. Francis High School and Sacramento Junior College and worked for the Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher for over 25 years. After retiring Marilyn traveled the...