Obituaries

Amelia Winters

Amelia Winters

Aug 29, 2013

Amelia Winters, the daughter of Salvador Oseguera and Catalina Benitez, was born February 2, 1921 in Cotija, Michoacan, Mexico. As a child she immigrated to the United States where she resided most of her life in Los Angeles. However, she never lost her deep love of Mexico and returned as often as possible. She was preceded in death by her...

Sister Sheila Walsh, Sss

Sister Sheila Walsh, Sss

Aug 15, 2013

A well-known California leader and advocate for people living in poverty, Sister Sheila Walsh, passed on August 15, 2013 at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. Sister Sheila, with the Order of the Sisters of Social Service since 1956, served people of many diverse cultures, coming together to fulfill the Gospel call to care for the poor and alienated. Her work...

Richard Vernon Jones Jr.

Richard Vernon Jones Jr.

Aug 14, 2013

A life-long educator and learner, Dick Jones was born May 11, 1933 in San Luis Obispo and died of a stroke on August 14, 2013 in Sacramento. Dick is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Myrna Jean White, and by his mother, father and brother. He is lovingly survived by daughters Kathryn Owens (Kyle) and Carolyn Vellutini...

Julianne Phipps

Julianne Phipps

Aug 12, 2013

Julianne was a native Sacramentan who left us too soon. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by those whose lives she touched. A service for our beloved Julianne was held on Friday, August 16, 2013, at 3:00pm, at Trinity Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Avenue, in Sacramento. May she rest in peace. "Julie ~ A daughter, sister, friend and lover,...

John Reardon

John Reardon

Aug 10, 2013

Born in Oakland, CA John was the beloved son of the late Amelia and James Reardon and now rejoins his beloved wife, the late Marian Reardon to whom he was married to for over 50 years. He is lovingly survived by his sons Terry and Tim (Julie) Reardon and grandchildren Christopher and Stacey Reardon. He is also survived by members...

Violet - Cole

Violet - Cole

Aug 9, 2013

Services for Violet were private. To send a card to the family, please click on the "Send Card" link above.

Allen N. Louie

Allen N. Louie

Aug 8, 2013

Born Aug. 23, 1948 in Sacramento, CA. Allen passed away to be with his Lord & Savior on Aug. 8, 2013. He was a devoted husband & father. Allen graduated from CK McClatchy HS and received a B.S. from CSUS. He worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers for 30+ years. After his retirement in 2003, he & his...

Amador August

Amador August

Aug 6, 2013

A native of Sacramento, California, Amador August passed peacefully on August 6, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Greta Lou, daughters and their husbands, Cynthia & Charlie Barr, Mike & Debbie Williamson, Lou Ann & Roger Ghilain, grandchildren Tracie & Eric Guillen, Trische & Geoff Olander, Mac, Zakary & Colleen Williamson, Todd Barr, Natalie &...

Elizabeth Josephine "Betty Jo" Goff

Elizabeth Josephine "Betty Jo" Goff

Aug 2, 2013

Betty Jo passed on during the morning hours of August 2, 2013, in Sacramento. She now rejoins her beloved husband, the late Thomas J. Goff III, loving step-mother of Cynthia Cole, Candace Besse, Thomas IV, Jeffrey, John and Martha Goff, children of his late first wife, Cynthia Dolan Goff; daughter of the late Agnes and Dick Wilson, sister of Jack...

John David Monier

John David Monier

Jul 28, 2013

In Sacramento, July 28, 2013. Son of George and Mary Monier, brother of Kenneth Monier, father of Marisa, David, and Nathan, grandfather of Israel, also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was a native of Sacramento, aged 60 years. A Memorial Service to celebrate him was held at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Ave., Monday, August 4,...

Jane Grumm

Jane Grumm

Jul 28, 2013

Services for Gloria were held privately. Please send a condolence card to the family by clicking on the link above.

Gloria Thomas

Gloria Thomas

Jul 28, 2013

Services for Gloria were held privately.

Natalie Marie Giorgi

Natalie Marie Giorgi

Jul 27, 2013

Natalie Marie Giorgi, aged 13, the beloved daughter of Louis and Joanne Giorgi, twin sister of Danielle, sister of Catherine and Michael Giorgi died tragically on July 27, 2013 from an allergic reaction. Natalie was the cherished granddaughter of Dr Louis and Neva Giorgi, Patricia and the late Thomas McGuire, adored niece of 16 aunts and uncles and immeasurably loved...

Gerald Gabhart

Gerald Gabhart

Jul 26, 2013

Jerry passed away quietly after a brief illness on the evening of July 26, 2013 at the age of 79. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Dorothy and a brother Richard. He was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School in Stockton and the University of California, Berkeley. He served his country in the US...

Jack E. Defehr

Jack E. Defehr

Jul 20, 2013

Jan. 8, 1954 - July 20, 2013 Jack passed on in Roseville, CA on July 20, 2013. He now rejoins his beloved wife the late Estelle Pennington who passed away in 2009. He will be deeply missed by his loving children Gustave, Nathan and Noah Pennington. Jack was the beloved son of Frank and Beth DeFehr of Reedley, CA. Cherished...

Mary Gocke

Mary Gocke

Jul 14, 2013

In Sacramento on July 14 with her daughter at her side after a long an valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was the beloved wife of the late George J. "Sam" Gocke, loving mother of Diann Lynn Velaga, daughter of the late Anton and Zlata Velaga, sister of Josephine, Ann (Stilleke), Millie, Elizabeth (Babe), and the late Joseph and John....

Robert Stephen Burgerman M.D.

Robert Stephen Burgerman M.D.

Jul 12, 2013

In Sacramento, on July 12, 2013. Beloved husband of Linda Clare Ramatowski, son of Arthur Burgerman M.D. and the late Ivey Marilyn Burgerman, brother of Susan Burgerman and Lauren Burgman, uncle of Adam Del Guidice, Thomas, Caitlin, and Abby Ramatowski, Edward Ramatowski, Brett and Adam Stehlin. A native of Georgetown, D.C. and a resident of Sacramento for 21 years, aged...

Reda Darnell Gomez

Reda Darnell Gomez

Jul 11, 2013

Reda D. Gomez, 62, of Sacramento passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Reda was born October 7, 1950 in Virgie, Kentucky to the late Hassel & Pebble Hall. She was the youngest of 4 children. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing Bingo and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her children, Toni Stant of...

Gayle Lee Johnson

Gayle Lee Johnson

Jul 11, 2013

Gayle Lee Johnson (née Martin) passed away suddenly on 11 July 2013. She was born 22 August 1934 in Powell, Nebraska. She lived for many years in the Roseville area and was a retail salesperson, quilter, mother, and grandmother. She was 78 years old when she passed away from natural causes after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. She is...

Annette Ethel Weiland

Annette Ethel Weiland

Jul 8, 2013

Annette was a native of Gainesville, Georgia. She was be laid to rest in the historic Alta Vista Cemetery, Hall County, in Gainesville. A service was held at Wards Funeral Home, 770-534-5351, in Gainesville on Monday July 15, 2013. Please contact Wards Funeral Home for detailed service information.