Obituaries

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...

Rosario A. Rivera

Rosario A. Rivera

Feb 16, 2024

Rosario Albano Rivera was born on September 4, 1957, in Bacarra, Philippines. He was one of two children born to his late Father Herminigildo Galapon Rivera & Mother Ines Olivia Albano Rivera, and he is survived by his sister Nena Rivera Lopez. He was blessed with five children with his wife Pacita Regala Rivera: Gerald Regala Rivera, Glady’s Rivera De...

Louis Edward Iseley

Louis Edward Iseley

Feb 15, 2024

Louis Edward Iseley was born in Fairmont, N.C. to the late John Henry Iseley and Lucy Powell Iseley on October 31,1934 and departed this life on February 15th,2024 at his home in Sacramento, Ca. at the age of 89. He was the youngest of five children, a sister and two brothers who proceeded him in death. He was married to...

Zoila Alvarenga

Zoila Alvarenga

Feb 15, 2024

Zoila Alvarenga was a remarkable woman, who lived a very long and fulfilling life. She was a woman of many talents and qualities, anyone who knew her would agree. Her life revolved around family, and she was very proud of the life her and her husband built. She had 7 children, Ana Daisy Viuda de Moreno, Cristina Salamanca, Miguel Salamanca,...

Aaron Anderson

Aaron Anderson

Feb 14, 2024

Funeral ServiceThursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:00 PMW.F. Gormley & Sons2015 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento

The service will be recorded for individuals who cannot attend.

 

Aaron Anderson was born on August 17, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Geraldine Harris Anderson and Lehnberg Anderson II.  He accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized by Pastor Albert Tillman at Greater...

Sonja M. Porter

Sonja M. Porter

Feb 14, 2024

Mrs. Sonja Victoria Mariani Porter, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, in Carmichael, CA. She was born on July 31, 1936, in Komiža, Croatia. Sonja was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, neighbor, and teacher. She is survived by her children – daughter Kathryn Porter Rapperport (Daniel Rapperport), son William L. Porter...

Kenneth James Cunningham

Kenneth James Cunningham

Feb 12, 2024

Kenneth James Cunningham, 62, died at home on February 12, 2024 in Folsom, CA. He was born in Shelly, ID on September 1, 1961 to John A. Cunningham and Sarah I. Cunningham.

Kenneth studied at California State University, Fullerton, and worked in the Aerospace industry for most of his life. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents John and...

Grace Hyun Slater

Grace Hyun Slater

Feb 10, 2024

In Loving Memory: Grace Hyun Slater,  April 1, 1964 - February 10, 2024. It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Grace Hyun Slater. Grace's journey in this life came to an end on February 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was...

Frank L Fortney

Frank L Fortney

Feb 1, 2024

Frank Lee Fortney, 83 of Merritt Island, FL entered into God’s kingdom on February 1, 2024. He was born in E. St. Louis, IL in 1940 to Robert and Irene Fortney.

Frank, a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather was the widower of Virginia (Ginny) Fortney. He is survived by his daughters, Gina (Jerry), Julie (Tim), and his son Donald....

Michael Schuering

Michael Schuering

Jan 27, 2024

Michael Schuering, 75, of Sacramento, CA, passed away on January 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Sacramento, California in 1948 to Leo and Jackie Schuering. He attended Christian Brothers and CK McClatchy High Schools and graduated from California State University Sacramento. Mike was a proud United States Army Veteran and dedicated employee of the...