Obituaries
John Kieran Murphy
Nov 2, 2013
John Kieran Murphy, 49, of Sacramento passed away on November 2, 2013. John was born on February 21, 1964 to Carolyn and Thomas E. Murphy. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Murphy; sisters Theresa Krtil ('Ernie'), Colleen Heck (Grant); brothers Timothy Murphy (Scotty), Michael Murphy, and Brian Murphy (Cathy), all of Sacramento. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews:...
David Joseph Keating
Oct 29, 2013
David died at the age of 62, surrounded by family. He left behind his loving sister Maryol Lolli and spouse Glenn, Barbara Walthers and spouse Randy, Carol Keating and deceased brother Michael and numerous nieces and nephews. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Celebration of David's life was held on...
Robert N. Zarick
Oct 28, 2013
After a brief illness Robert was called home in Sacramento on October 28, 2013. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 601/2 years, Joan and his children Laurie Zarick and David Zarick. He was a proud grandfather to Julie Tyrrell and Miles Zarick. He is survived by brothers-in-law Michael Heon & family, Larry Heon & family and many...
David James Samia
Oct 16, 2013
David "Sam" Samia passed away peacefully on October 16, 2013 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Youko, daughter Barbara (Joe) Genshlea of Sacramento, daughter Roz Samia of Los Angeles, brother George Samia of Orange, California, and sister Kay Burger of Garden Grove, California, as well as many nieces...
Ralph M. Scurfield
Oct 15, 2013
Ralph lived life fully and endeared himself to many with his affable nature and quick wit. A tough but fair and honest businessman with a long history of service to his community. He was a member of the Sacramento City Council, Sacramento Redevelopment Agency, Sacramento Planning Commission, and Sacramento Trust for Historic Preservation. He served as chair of the Cal...
Henry Teichert
Oct 15, 2013
Henry Teichert, a modest man who answered a call to serve his family and community as the leader of a historic California construction company, died Tuesday at his east Sacramento home. He was 96. Teichert was the patriarch of a prominent Sacramento family and a pillar of the business establishment. As president and then chairman of Teichert Inc. for 35...
Leonard H. Kreizenbeck
Oct 13, 2013
Leonard was a native and lifelong citizen of Sacramento. He was called home peacefully on October 13, 2013, at age 73 after battles with cancer. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Judy and sons Stephen (Jill), Michael and Patrick (Aliece) Kreizenbeck. He is also survived by sisters Betty, Charlotte and Blanche, as well as grandchildren Lauren, Brooke, William...
Madeline Magaletti
Oct 12, 2013
Magaletti, Madeline Babich. Madeline now rejoins her beloved husband the late Michael J. Magaletti, Sr., loving mother of Lyn Magaletti MacKenzie, and Lori Magaletti, daughter of the late Tony and Madeline Babich, sister of John Babich. Cherished grandmother of Jenni MacKenzie Chapman, and Miles Ethan Magaletti, great grandmother of Tyler Patrick Chapman. A lifetime resident of Sacramento, aged 89 years....
Rose Marie Thompson
Oct 10, 2013
Born in Fresno, CA on May 22, 1926, Rose passed in Sacramento on October 10, 2013, at the age of 87. She was a long-time resident of Sacramento and worked as a nurse's aide at Sutter General for 20 years. She is lovingly survived by her children, Joseph Gilmette (Lori), David Gilmette (Kathy) and Angela Gilmette. She was a loving...
Rev. Father John Joseph Folmer
Oct 10, 2013
The Reverend John "Jack" Joseph Folmer died at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento on October 10, 2013 among loving friends and family after a brief illness. Father Folmer, beloved only son of Harry and Agnes Folmer, was born June 15, 1942 in Sacramento. He came of age in a time of great social change and lived his life helping others....
Valentine Aho
Oct 9, 2013
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Myrna Evelyn Graft Scott
Oct 9, 2013
A one hundred year legacy. One hundred years we were blessed to have a true angel walking among us. Born in Topeka, Kansas on November 29, 1912, Myrna Evelyn Graft Scott started her angelic mission on earth. At the age of 12, her mother and father, the late Harry Miller and Maude Emma Graft, moved her and her brother, the...
Phyllis Pemberton
Oct 8, 2013
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, we said our final good-byes to our Mom, Phyllis Mattas Haulman Pemberton. After a long battle with Alzheimer's, she passed away peacefully at 11:50 a.m. at the age of 92. Phil was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania and after moving to California, she ended up in Sacramento in 1959 where she spent he rest of her...
Charles Patrick Schrader
Oct 7, 2013
Charles Patrick Schrader was born in Sacramento, California on May 16, 1972 and entered into rest on October 7, 2013.Charles lived his entire life in Sacramento. He attended St. Robert's Elementary School and graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School in 1991. He worked for Schrader Construction for 20 years. He is survived by parents William and Sharon Schrader, brothers Joseph...
Sam Mercuris
Oct 5, 2013
Sam peacefully passed away October 5, 2013 after a 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Megali Valtsa, Greece to the parents of Gust and Effie Mercuris. He was the loved husband of Olympia Mercuris (Gianopulos). He was the father to David Mercuris (Judith), Elizabeth Arellanes (Paul), Michele Caposio (Anthony) and beloved Papou of Hannah, Sam, Sophie,...
Robert Stanley "Stan" James
Oct 3, 2013
On October 3, 2013, at the age of 102, R. Stanley James ("Stan") passed away peacefully in his beloved home with his niece Joan by his side. Stan was born on March 19, 1911 in Sacramento at 24th and K Streets. He was the son of Edwin Lynham James and Florence (Bays) James. His older brother and best friend was...
Nancy Janet Read
Sep 28, 2013
Nancy passed away peacefully at her home on Sat., Sept. 28 with her loving husband by her side after a long hard fight against cancer. She was born in Sacramento on Feb. 4, 1930, to Richard and Marie Spore. After graduating from McClatchy High School in 1948, she attended the University of California at Berkeley where she was one of...
James Edward Knight
Sep 28, 2013
Born to life on March 20, 1936, Jim was born to eternal life on September 28, 2013. Jim has gone to join his wife Sandy, his parents John and Edith Knight, brothers Russell, Jack, Harry and Richard, and his sister Sharon. He is lovingly survived by his sister Mary Jane, his daughters Kathy (John), Lynda, step-daughter Dawn (Ed), grandchildren and...
Thomas "Tom" K. Koewler
Sep 24, 2013
On Tuesday, September 24th, Tom Koewler passed away peacefully with his children and beloved wife, Margaret, by his side. He was a lifelong Sacramento resident, born at home to Genevieve and Albert Koewler on March 13, 1922. He is a member of the graduating class of 1940 of Christian Brothers High School. Tom served in the South Pacific during WWII...
Olga L. Sambuceti
Sep 23, 2013
Olga L. Sambuceti passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 23, 2013 in her home in Campus Commons, Sacramento. Olga was born in Sacramento in 1928 to Federico and Maria Sambuceti, both from Italy. They owned and worked on their family farm near Watt Avenue and Folsom Boulevard. Olga spent her childhood there with her older sister, Laura Sambuceti, and...
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