Obituaries
Ernesto Mannuel Valdez
Apr 9, 2012
In Sacramento, on April 9, 2012. Beloved son of the late Ruben and Isabel Valdez, loving brother of Amanda Valdez, Eloise Major and her husband Stephen, and the late Mary Lou Cuellar, Ruben Valdez Jr. and Isabel T. Tolbert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A native of Sacramento, aged 56 years. Friends are...
Margaret Piccardo Bowman
Apr 6, 2012
To the great sorrow of her family, Margaret passed away on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 at the age of 102. Margaret was born to Annie and Peter Piccardo on January 6, 1910 in Jackson, California. At the age of five, she became seriously ill with meningitis that left her needing to relearn walking and talking. Her baby sister, Gladys,...
Thomas F. Dufour
Apr 4, 2012
Born December 3, 1928 in La Salle, Ontario, Canada, Thomas was called to God's open arms on April 4, 2012. His parents, Irma Marie (Jolie) and Arthur Joseph Dufour, and brothers and sisters John, Mark, Gerald, Helen, Monica, and Sheilla enjoyed a happy and prosperous family life in Dearborn, Michigan as naturalized U.S. citizens and members of the Saint Alphonsus...
G. Erling Linggi
Apr 1, 2012
G. Erling Linggi passed away at home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Anne and his children Christopher Linggi, Theresa Werry, Patrick Linggi, and Florrie Tibbitts, all of Sacramento. Also Mrs. Linggi's children Sara Myer and Jamie Bunnell. Also, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Linggi was preceded in death by sons, Michael Linggi, Duffy Linggi,...
Ramona Mary Ploog
Mar 30, 2012
Born in Madison, Mn, Ramona passed away peacefully at home on March 30, at the age of 91. Friends are invited for viewing on Monday, April 9, from 5pm until the Vigil Service at 7pm at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Ave. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of her soul on Tuesday,...
Lillian Anderson
Mar 27, 2012
Lillian was born March 18, 1922, along with her twin sister Vivian in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Lillie Bell and Vernon Victor Brookshier. Lil was one of 9 children. Lillian was a WAC (Women's Army Corps) in 1945 where she met the love of her life Robert(Bob) Anderson. Bob has just returned from overseas in the Philippines where he was a...
Thomas Donato
Mar 27, 2012
Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, and friend. Tom 'Tommy' Donato was born and raised in Sacramento. He attended Holy Spirit Grammar School, Christian Brothers High School, and Saint Mary's College. He also received his Master's Degree in Spanish from Sacramento State University. He loved sports and played throughout his school days, as well as, two years of football...
Mary Kathryn O'Connor
Mar 26, 2012
In Sacramento, March 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Delbert J. O'Connor, loving mother of John (Maureen), Gerald, Brian (Wendy) and Matthew O'Connor and the late Ann O'Connor, preceded in death by her parents Gerald M. Desmond and Kathryn M. Desmond. Sister of Ann Christie and the late Gerald Desmond. Cherished grandmother of Sean, Megan, Allison, Colin (Marissa), Kyle,...
Marie A. Fox
Mar 22, 2012
In Sacramento on March 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Victor F. Fox. She is the cherished mother of Linda Fox Reed, Frederic Zehnder Fox, and Vicki Ann Fox. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Koewler (Thomas) and sister-in-law Lenarda Fox (Wilfrid). Daughter of the...
Mary B. Jacobson
Mar 21, 2012
In Sacramento, on March 21, 2012, beloved wife of the late Jim Jacobson, loving mother of Kathleen White, Ed White (Barbara), Sharon Quinton and companion (Gary), Chris White (Dominic), Terry (Arlene), Jill (Brad) and David, step-children, Mike Jacobson, (Ramona), Jeff (Melinda), John (Janet). Sister of Robert B. Brine and wife Jean. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 26. A...
Doris L. Farrell
Mar 21, 2012
Doris L. Farrell passed away March 21, 2012 at her home in Sacramento, CA at the age of 91. Sweet, gentle and kind are the words that best describe her. She was born May 8, 1920 to Frederick and Henrietta Gagnier in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI with her sister Eunice, and graduated from the Detroit...
Marlyn M. Vanderford
Mar 19, 2012
In Sacramento, on March 19, 2012, she died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Marlyn devoted her entire life to her family and spent tireless hours putting them before herself. She was an accomplished seamstress, cook, and so enjoyed her time in the garden. Marlyn along with her family also successfully owned and operated Newbert Hardware,...
Michael J. Crowley
Mar 18, 2012
Born April 4,1938 in Portland, OR, Michael was called home on March 18, 2012 in Sacramento, CA. Born to Robert M. and Marjory V. Crowley, he is lovingly survived by his wife Hazel "Sissy" Crowley and their children Daniel Crowley and wife Jennifer of Salinas, CA, Robin Orner and husband Bruce of Temecula, CA, Kathleen Castillo and husband Al of...
Norman (Buss) F. Roberts Jr.
Mar 11, 2012
The family of Buss Roberts is sad to announce his death in Sacramento, on March 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucille, two daughters Amanda Gourley and Jennifer Sterling, son in-law Steve Sterling and grandchildren Chad and Drew Sterling and Kate Gourley. Buss was the son of Alvira (Stead) and Norman Roberts. He was born...
Alan Edward Felion
Mar 8, 2012
Alan Edward Felion was born in Chico, Ca. on June 11, 2942, the son of Roderic Felion Sr., and Iona Butler Felion. He passed away in Sacramento, Ca., on March 8, 2012 at age 69, 7 months after a diagnosis of cancer. He atteneded Notre Dame Grammar School in Chico and St. Francis Grammar School in Sacramento and graduated from...
James (Jim) Aloysius Gill
Mar 5, 2012
James (Jim) Aloysius Gill Born March 3rd 1948 Entered into rest March 5th 2012 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend Jim was a devoted friend and family man, who always touched the lives of everyone he met. His sweet demeanor and delightful sense of humor endeared Jim to everyone who knew him. Born and raised in Sacramento, Jim...
Nancy Sharel Kearns
Mar 1, 2012
12-11-36 to 3-1-12 Nancy was born in Portland, OR., but spent most of her life in Sacramento. She graduated from Sacramento High School and Sacramento City College before embarking on a career in real estate. Nancy was a beautiful, strong but gentle woman who suffered for many years with M.S. However, she never complained or questioned why she was stricken...
James Anthony Burich
Feb 29, 2012
James A. Burich Sr. closed the book on a long and fulfilling life. Born in Sacramento May 12, 1925, Jim attended Holy Angels and then Christian Brothers High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp and served in England during WWII. After the war Jim earned a B.S. from USF, returned to Sacramento and joined his...
Wilma Jean Hamatani
Feb 25, 2012
HAMATANI, Wilma Jean 'Jeanie' Jeanie was born November 19, 1925, in Chicago, IL, to James and Eunice Sponsler and was peacefully called home on February 25, 2012, in Sacramento, CA. She was a Registered Nurse by profession and worked at hospitals in Springfield, IL, and Honolulu, HI. She worked at Sutter General Hospital for 10 years, prior to meeting her...
Wyona Lindner Oakes
Feb 21, 2012
A proud native San Franciscan, born October 19, 1923. Died at home supported by loving family February 21, 2012. Daughter of John and Irma Lindner. Dedicated wife of 67 years to Donald 'Toad' Oakes (deceased). Sweet mother of Joanne Simonds (deceased), Donna Cartee (George) of Boise, Idaho, and Corinne 'Corky' Oakes of Sacramento; devoted grandmother of James Harle MD (Sati)...
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