Obituaries

Eugene Rolland Steiger

Eugene Rolland Steiger

Feb 11, 2012

In Sacramento, February 11, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Steiger, loving father of Barry, Kathleen, and Monica, cherished grandfather of Jeannette, Phillip, Jurhee, Kristin, Tim, Matthew, Michel and Kevin, great grandfather of eight with one on the way. A native of South Dakota, he was a 73 year resident of Sacramento, aged 95 years. Eugene...

Dee Start

Dee Start

Feb 3, 2012

After a brief illness, in the City of Sacramento, on the 3rd of February, 2012, Mr. Dee Start, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior. Dee was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Violet Start of Missouri, his beloved wife Helen Start of Sacramento, and his sister Lois Moffett of Arizona. Dee is survived by...

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Feliz

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Feliz

Jan 31, 2012

Peacefully left this earth in the embrace of family on January 31, 2012 in Sacramento, age 81. A native of Greeley, CO, she was a resident of Sacramento for 73 years. Beloved wife of William J. Feliz. Mother of Bill, John, and Ron. Daughter of Eunice and Leroy Frazier. Sister of Lorna, Butch, Larry and Charles. Grandmother of Billy, Matthew,...

Eldon Virgil Crim

Eldon Virgil Crim

Jan 29, 2012

Eldon Crim passed away in Stockton, California on January 29, 2012. Eldon was a native of Sacramento.The son of the late Virgil and Katherine Crim. Beloved brother of Elizabeth, Ella Mae, Mary, Virgil, Eddie, Robert, and the late Eleanor. He attended Hiram Johnson High School, where we excelled in track. He also loved building RC aircraft.

Debbie D. (Debon) Koewler

Debbie D. (Debon) Koewler

Jan 29, 2012

Debbie passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Debbie will always be remembered for her caring heart and desire to help others. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt who will be missed dearly by family and friends. Debbie was born in Sacramento on April 6, 1958. She was 53...

Esther Q. Sanchez

Esther Q. Sanchez

Jan 26, 2012

Born in Tanuato, Michoacan, Mexico, on January 27, 1917, lived most of her life in California, died peacfully on Jan. 26, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife of Delta farmer and labor contractor, Trinidad, for 38 years until his tragic death in a car accident in 1975. They worked together on community projects such as...

Sister Marie O'Connor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....