Obituaries
Sister Marie O'Connor
Jan 18, 2012
Sister Marie OConnor died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on January 18, 2011. Born in County Kerry, Ireland on April 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary OConnor. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on February 5, 1955 and professed vows on August 18, 1957. After completing her religious studies she worked...
Margaret Defazio-Jacobs
Jan 17, 2012
Was born March 22, 1928 to Louis and Christina DeFazio in Sacramento and passed away on January 17, 2012 in Sacramento surrounded by her loving family. Margaret is survived by her five children and their spouses: Lynn (Robert) Massetti, Steven (Ruth) Jacobs, Susan Kasimatis, Nancy (Charles) Leoni, and Paul (Karen) Jacobs; her 12 grandchildren: Regina (Jake), John (Amanda), Nicholas, Valentina,...
Susana Castaneda
Jan 14, 2012
Catholic Services were offered in Memory of Susana CastanedaMsgr. Robert Walton to offer Memorial Service Mass, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 1:00pm, at Sacred Heart Church 39th & H St., Sacramento. A Celebration of Life Reception followed to share memories in celebration of her inspirational life with us. She was interred at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 6700 21st Ave, Sacramento,...
Darryl Gary Wagner
Jan 14, 2012
May 18, 1936 - Jan. 14, 2012 Loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Wagner, beloved daughter Jennifer Jane Wagner, and beloved Uncle Paavo 'Pete' Mannerstam. Survived by his daughters, Hilary Christensen and Lisa Wagner of Sacramento and Norah Smith (Ian) of Atlanta, and granddaughter Marion McKenzie Smith of Atlanta, as well as his...
Theodora (Thora) Manikas
Jan 13, 2012
In Sacramento, Thora passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 13, 2012. A native of Kozani, Greece, Thora was born to parents Demetrius and Fotini Kozaki on December 28, 1931. She came to America in 1969 where she met and married Tom Manikas, who preceded her in death. She will be greatly missed by her beloved son John T. Manikas...
Louis N. Desmond
Jan 13, 2012
Was born August 10, 1926 and passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He leaves behind his very loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Gerry Desmond. He is survived by his four children, Alana and Dave Neves, Gemma Konovaloff, Denise and Jeff Fields, and Louis Jr. and Nicole. He has 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Jack F. Matranga
Jan 11, 2012
A local broadcasting pioneer, died peacefully in his Sacramento home at age 86, surrounded by loving care, on January 11, 2012 Beloved husband for 53 years of Ellie, devoted father of Jill and cherished grandfather of James Taugher. Jack was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Annabelle(Sears) and oldest daughter, Jan. A Sacramento native, Jack...
Norma Marie Eramo
Jan 11, 2012
Born in Clarksburg, CA on September 5, 1922. Went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2012 surrounded peacfully by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Tony Eramo, parents Minnie 8s Manuel Fernandes, sisters Verna Bonetti, and Doris Marquardsen. She is survived by her loving daughter Diane Harrold, grandchildren Kelli Harrold, and Kari Mendoza, and great-grandchildren Mariam,...
Robert A Walker
Jan 9, 2012
At age 95, Dad died peacefully on January 9, 2012, at his home in River Park. Dearly beloved father of Cindy (Rich Puppione), Patti (Peter Hayes), Judy (Patrick Kemp), Bob (Debbie), Jim, Tom (Shannon); loving companion of Catherine Gill; cherished grandfather of Chris and Bobby Puppione, Jennifer Harris, Siddhartha Hayes, Sarah Walker, Jennifer Holcomb, Max and Alexandra Walker; cherished great-grandfather...
William Presley King
Jan 1, 2012
Sept. 12, 1928 - Jan. 1, 2012 Born in Courtland, CA, Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, Darlene and William Harold King. He passed on January 1, 2012, in Folsom, CA after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Shay-King. They meet at their 40th class reunion, where their love story...
Anne T. Donovan
Dec 29, 2011
Sept. 16, 1924 - Dec. 29, 2011 Anne, 87, passed peacefully to the Light December 29, 2011, after a short illness. She was born on September 16, 1924 in the family home to James and Ellen Horgan. Anne was the youngest of four children and attended Holy Angels Grammar School and St. Joseph's Academy High School. She was a beloved...
Scott Curtis Black
Dec 29, 2011
Scott was born December 13, 1943 and passed away from cancer peacefully December 29, 20122 He attended McClatchy and Encina High and Schools CSU, Sacramento. He served in the U.S. Army and was a bridge builder for the Peace Corps in Africa. Scott was a skilled carpenter. He is lovingly survived by his wife Jeanne Wilke-Black and brothers Terry, Tino...
Marilyn Josephine Mcaleer
Dec 24, 2011
Marilyn Josephine McAleer, a fourth generation native of Sacramento, passed away at home on December 24, 2011 at the age of 64. Marilyn was born on April 22, 1947 at Mercy General Hospital to Harold Aphonsus McAleer and Noreen Ryan McAleer. She was preceded in death by her brother Harold John McAleer. Marilyn attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Saint Francis...
Ronald G. Robinson
Dec 21, 2011
Ronald Gene Robinson was born on December 12, 1938 and passed on December 21, 2011. Ronald was a native of Woodland, Ca. and a resident of Sacramento for more than 40 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia of 55 years, 3 children; Kim, Jeff and Pam and 7 grandchildren; Chase, Tanner, Parker, Kaitlyn, Joe, Sam, and Emma....
Robert O. Spears
Dec 20, 2011
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, born May 5, 1935 in Raleigh, NC, passed away at the age of 76, December 20, 2011. Robert is survived by his Wife Leslie Spears, Children Tamara Spears (Becky), Charles Thornton (Michelle), Grandchildren Nicole Spears and Courtnee Thornton. Robert was preceded in death by his Parents Wiley and Belle Spears, Son Robert Spears Jr. and...
Elizabeth Lucille Ellis
Dec 19, 2011
ELLIS, Elizabeth L. (Betty) Passed away on 12/19/11 after a brief illness at the age of 81. Dear husband James W. (Jim) Ellis, preceded her in death; survived by son James W. Ellis III of Fairfax, Virginia, daughter Jane Ellis of Sacramento, and granddaughter Jacqueline Ellis, of Arlington, Virginia. Treasured niece Mary Hanson of Carmichael held her hand as she...
Charles Stanley Gilliam
Dec 18, 2011
A memorial Mass for native Sacramentan and retired Sacramento Bee and Senior Spectrum staff writer, Charles Stanley Gilliam (also known as Sacramento Stan), will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on January 7, 2010 in Sacred Heart Church, 39th and J Streets. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow the memorial Mass at the Newman Center, 5900 Newman Court. Stan died...
Bessie Mccowan
Dec 12, 2011
McCowan, Bessie In West Sacramento, California, December 12,2011. Beloved wife of 23 years to Aardn McCowan. Ther were married 06/22/1964. Loving mother of JoAnn, Brenda Lee, David Turner, Rosetta McCowan and the late Charles, Maryann, and Shirley Turner. Daughter of the late Bruce and Maddies Burton. Also survived by numerous Brothers, Sisters, Grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A...
Frances Josephine Schrader
Dec 9, 2011
Frances passed away peacefully at home amid family in West Sacramento on December 9, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born September 22, 1918 into a family of 12 children of Melchior and Elizabeth Eberhard in Sacramento and leaves a sister and 3 brothers. She attended St. Francis Grammar School and St. Joseph...
Marie Christen
Dec 8, 2011
Marie Christen was born in Sacramento on August 27, 1921 and went to Heaven December 8, 2011. Loving wife of 42 years to Charlie Christen; mother to Cecilia Christen Gandre (George) and Judy Christen; grandmother to Charles Macdonald (Aubree) and Shawna Durigan; great-grandmother to Brennan, Jack, Reese and Shelby; sister to Gay McLaughlin and Anna Rose DeFazio; aunt to many,...
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