Obituaries

Dorothy Ann Patellos

Dorothy Ann Patellos

Mar 11, 2025

Dorothy Ann Patellos (Sohrakoff) peacefully passed on to her eternal home to be with our Lord and her beloved husband John on March 11, 2025. She was born in Colusa California on November 22, 1928, the youngest of 9 children. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Paul and Anna Sohrakoff as well as by all of her siblings,...

Linda Tapio

Linda Tapio

Mar 1, 2025

Linda Tapio passed away peacefully, at the age of 74, on March 1, 2025, in Sacramento, California, following a long illness.

She was born on Dec. 7, 1950, to Aili and Edward Huhta of Jacobsville, Michigan. Linda graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1969 and from the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1971.

On April 24, 1971, she married...

Mavis May Barker

Mavis May Barker

Feb 28, 2025

Mavis May Barker passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 in Sacramento, CA.

Mavis was born on November 26, 1939 to Theodore and Elsa Buechler. She married her best friend Clifford Thomas Barker on July 2, 1960. They welcomed two daughters Carrie Lynn (1961) and Shelly Ann (1963) and one son Steven Thomas (1966).

Mavis worked for the Sate of California for...

Tipton "Tip" Craig Kindel

Tipton "Tip" Craig Kindel

Feb 28, 2025

Tip passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the age of 81.

Tip built a distinguished career in journalism and communications. He worked for many years as a reporter and producer for KCRA Channel 3 before transitioning to a role as the Assistant Director of Communications for the California Department of Corrections. His dedication to his profession left a...

Frank M. Perry (Pereira)

Frank M. Perry (Pereira)

Feb 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank M. Perry (Pereira) of West Sacramento, California. Born on March 27, 1943, he passed away on February 27, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Frank was born in Sacramento and was a lifelong resident of the Sacramento area.

After graduating from high school, Frank began...

Barry S. Martin

Barry S. Martin

Feb 26, 2025

Retired Judge Barry S. Martin of Sacramento California died on February 26, 2025. He was born in Rochester, New York on November 30, 1937 the oldest of two children to C. Stuart and Dorothee Devine Martin. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the College of William & Mary in 1959. Barry continued his studies of colonial American history...

Troy Lee Armstrong

Troy Lee Armstrong

Feb 25, 2025

Troy Lee Armstrong passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after courageously battling various health issues over the last several years. He was 82 years old. Troy leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Judy, and his children, Jessica and Zachary (wife Melissa), and grandson Bennett Lee, who will forever cherish his charisma, humor, wit and...

Russell Dominic Lo Bue

Russell Dominic Lo Bue

Feb 22, 2025

Russell D. Lo Bue passed peacefully this past week in Northern California surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness.Russ was full of love, joy, and stories and was quick to make new friends. He was eager to lend a hand and always sought out opportunities to help others. He loved riding his bike, being outdoors, eating cured meats, and...

Maltilda "Tillie" Marie Haskell

Maltilda "Tillie" Marie Haskell

Feb 15, 2025

Tillie was born Sept 9, 1927, in Sacramento, CA and passed away at home on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Perina) Schiro. She was married on December 3rd, 1955, to Clifford Haskell. Tillie was a loving mother, grandmother, & great grandmother of: son, Dr. Bradley Haskell (deceased)...

David James Weeks

David James Weeks

Feb 11, 2025

David James Weeks, born on November 22, 1955, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication. David’s life was one of service to others, beginning at the young age of 16 when he began volunteering at Ralph Richardson School with special-needs children. This marked the beginning of...

Timothy Michael McCormack

Timothy Michael McCormack

Feb 7, 2025

Timothy Michael McCormack passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose goodness and dedication touched the lives of many. 

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Loretta and James McCormack, Tim moved to Sacramento with his family at the age of four, where he built a life rooted in...

Timothy Michael McCormack

Timothy Michael McCormack

Feb 7, 2025

Timothy Michael McCormack passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose goodness and dedication touched the lives of many.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Loretta and James McCormack, Tim moved to Sacramento with his family at the age of four, where he built a life rooted in...

Dr. Marie Elizabeth Babich

Dr. Marie Elizabeth Babich

2025

Marie Elizabeth Babich, MD, age 100, died peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Sacramento. Her husband of 65 years, John Marion Babich, MD, died in 2015. They had five children: Marree, Judy and Maggie of Sacramento, John (Linda) of Charlotte, NC, and Jennie, who died in 2020, as well as three grandchildren: Emma and Grant of Charlotte, NC, and Aidan...

Barbara MacEneaney-Lawlor

Barbara MacEneaney-Lawlor

2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara MacEneaney - Lawlor (Wood), age 75 on January 26. Barbara was a loving mother to Erin & Matt Weeden, Katie Lawlor & Dustin Kieschnick, Kerry Lawlor & Matt Callman, and adored grandma to Sutter Weeden and Declan Callman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and...

Jennie Olivia Martinez Maloney

Jennie Olivia Martinez Maloney

Jan 23, 2025

Jennie was born March 12, 1947 to Margaret Velasquez and Daniel D. Martinez in Kern, California. A few years later she would become big sister to Dan G. Martinez. While both were still very young, Jennie and Danny lost their father to cancer.

She is survived by her daughter, America Martinez; Grandchildren: Mara Slack, Jereth Slack, Starzany Takoda; Great Granddaughter, Nola...

Val Frank Siebal

Val Frank Siebal

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce that Val F. Siebal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully at home in January 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Val was the oldest of six children, born in 1948 to Val and Ruth Siebal. A true Renaissance man with great curiosity and a wide range of  interests...

George Antonio Moreno

George Antonio Moreno

Jan 21, 2025

George Moreno was an amazing father, despite his exasperating dad's humor. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his daughter Erika, sister Rose, and family. Some of his proudest achievements, in addition to his family, helping others, his service in the United States Marine Corps, was his service in A.A.A special thank you, to all his A.A. &...

Rose Louise Podesta (Gwerder)

Rose Louise Podesta (Gwerder)

Jan 21, 2025

Rose Louise Podesta (Gwerder) passed very peacefully on January 21, 2025 in Sacramento, CA. The staff, doctors, and nurses at Sutter Hospital during her very brief stay were brightened by her positive outlook. 

 She was born March 29, 1941 in Woodland CA to Pauline (Fassbind) and Joseph Gwerder who emigrated from the towns of Arth and Bisistal in the canton of...

Raymond Peter Valdez

Raymond Peter Valdez

Jan 21, 2025

 

Raymond P. Valdez passed away on January 21, 2025, in Sacramento. He was born in Sacramento, California, son of Jose and Patrosinia Valdez. A loving husband, father, GranPapi, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his daughter Christina (Tobias), two grandsons Tristan and Raymond, a sister, and a brother. Preceded in death by his wife Josephine, of 52 years, his...

Ronald N. Filiault

Ronald N. Filiault

Jan 17, 2025

on arrived on March 12, 1946 in New Bedford, Massachusetts and departed on January 17, 2025 in Sacramento, California. He is predeceased by parents Doris Lemay Filiault and Normand Filiault and by younger brother Paul.Ron believed that what he loved defined who he was. He wanted to be remembered by that which he cherished including.'Wife-for-life' Ruthi Melrose; his fluffs Sissy,...

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