Obituaries

Brenda Annis Desormeaux

Brenda Annis Desormeaux

Mar 3, 2023

Brenda Annis (Larason) Desormeaux, 84, of Sacramento CA, and previously of Lombard IL, passed away on March 3rd 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Brenda was born on December 21, 1938, to Margaret Frances (West) Larason and William Monti Larason in Newark Ohio. After graduating from Newark High School in Newark Ohio in 1957. In August 1958, she...

Vivian Lucille Hida

Vivian Lucille Hida

Feb 26, 2023

Vivian Lucille Jones Hida 1932-2023 With great sadness we share that Vivian passed away Sunday, Feb. 26th, 2023, after a stroke two days prior. She had the foresight to write the following: I was born in 1932 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn, IL, a half block from our 1-bedroom apartment. I slept in the living room. I had asthma...

Josephine D. Valdez

Josephine D. Valdez

Feb 13, 2023

Josephine D. Valdez, passed away on February 13, 2023, in Sacramento.  She was born in Gold Run, California, daughter of Bonifacia and Aniceto de la Cruz.  A loving wife, mother, Grammy, sister, and aunt.  She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Raymond, her daughter Christina (Tobias), two Grandsons Tristan and Raymond, and two sisters.  Preceded in death by...

Kathaleen Nell Johnson

Kathaleen Nell Johnson

Feb 10, 2023

Kathy Johnson was born on November 28, 1964, in Auburn, California, and resident of Sacramento where she died on February 10, 2023. Kathy was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many. She was known for so many things, but her kind heart and generous spirit were the essence of who she was and what...

Ruben Lujan

Ruben Lujan

Feb 9, 2023

Pending Obituary

Bessie - Pothos

Bessie - Pothos

Feb 8, 2023

Pending Obit

Janice Lee Wheeler

Janice Lee Wheeler

Jan 31, 2023

"On Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, Janice Lee Wheeler, at the too early age of 48 was taken to Heaven. Born in Sacramento, CA, she graduated from Cosumnes River College and received her AA in Photography in 2007. She was a child day care operator before finding her passion becoming a wedding photographer. She married her soulmate, James Wheeler, Oct 29,...

Kathy Ann Frias

Kathy Ann Frias

Jan 24, 2023

Pending Obituary

Shirley Jean Laurel

Shirley Jean Laurel

Jan 23, 2023

Shirley Jean Laurel passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, in West Sacramento, California.  She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; son, David Laurel (Nathalie); son, Aaron Laurel (Kara Miyeko); and grandchildren, Sophia, Isaac, Mason, and Quinton. Shirley was born on June 18, 1948, to Walter and Susan Warner in Dos Palos, California, where she grew up and graduated...

John F. Mcgrath

John F. Mcgrath

Jan 15, 2023

John Francis McGrath, Jr., loving husband, father, stepfather and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2023.  He was born November 7, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, to John F., Sr. and Helen Fisher McGrath. John is survived by his beloved wife, Sandie McGrath; daughters Kimzey (Patrick Danford) and Katy McGrath and their mother, former wife Carole Kimzey;...

Joyce Mahoney Webb

Joyce Mahoney Webb

Jan 8, 2023

Joyce Mahoney Webb 

December 28, 1926 – January 8, 2023. After living a full life as a loving mother, devoted wife, and dear friend to many, Joyce Mahoney Webb died peacefully of natural causes at the age of 97. For nearly two years, she had been a resident of June’s Place, a memory care center at Mercy McMahon Terrace...

Dennis William Mcfadden

Dennis William Mcfadden

Jan 7, 2023

Dennis William McFadden PHD. dearly beloved husband of Dympna passed on Saturday January 7th at UC Davis medical center after a short illness. Dennis had lived in Sacramento since 1964, graduated from Sacramento State and taught in Rancho Cordova High school before completing his PHD in English Literature at Indiana University Pennsylvania. He finished his career at American River College,...

Jeanne H. Duncan

Jeanne H. Duncan

Jan 4, 2023

Jeanne Harriett Ruddach died peacefully in Sacramento on January 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by Grove L. Duncan Jr. her husband of 38 years in 1994. She is survived by son Michael Duncan (wife Ivy) of Eugene, OR. and daughter Suzanne Riehl (husband Joe) of Sacramento. She is also survived by sisters Ruth Hoover, Susan Wasson and Sally...

Alfred Keith Parrish

Alfred Keith Parrish

Dec 26, 2022

Alfred Keith Parrish, age 96, of Sacramento California, passed away December 26, 2022, with his children beside him. Alfred entered this life on May 19, 1926, in Denver Colorado, the second son of Tullie and Lucille (Johnson) Parrish. Alfred’s wife Mildred (Burak) Parrish; daughter Lorrie Parrish, son John Parrish, and grandson Isaiah West have preceded him in death. Alfred worked...

William Patrick Kelly

William Patrick Kelly

Dec 25, 2022

William Patrick Kelly passed away December 25th at his daughter's home in Sacramento, California. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. He will be remembered as a passionate labor advocate, an avid reader, and role model. He is survived by his brothers Mike (Julie) and Noel (Jeannette), his daughter Rachelle (David), and grandchildren (Sydney, David, and Kelly).

Services will be...

Patrice Marie O'Ran

Patrice Marie O'Ran

Dec 19, 2022

Our sweet Patty was born in Sacramento to her parents, Silvio and LaVerne Suine. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary School where she later coached volleyball and taught P.E. She attended St. Francis High School and then graduated from Sacramento State University with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Patty began her career in public service with the Department of Justice in...

Robyn Suzanne Allum

Robyn Suzanne Allum

Dec 19, 2022

This December 19th, 2022, Robyn Suzanne Allum passed away at her residence in Elk Grove, CA.

Robyn came into this world, making it brighter on September 23rd, 1962. She lived a full and warm life, filled with love.

As a nurse of over 40 years, she touched and cared for the lives of many. Robyn is survived by her husband,...

Robert D. Roehrs

Robert D. Roehrs

Dec 16, 2022

Robert D Roehrs

March 31, 1928 to December 16, 2022

Born in Wonewoc, WI to Henry & Alta Roehrs.

Graduated HS in l946, then spent 3 years as a Merchant Seaman on the Great Lakes.  Graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1953 and was a proud member of their crew team & lifelong Badger supporter.   Served 2 years...

Carlos Manuel Vina

Carlos Manuel Vina

Dec 14, 2022

Obituary for Carlos Manuel Vina – “Keeping a song in his heart”…

Carlos Manuel Vina, born in Havana, Cuba November 25, 1934 passed away peacefully, after a long battle with heart disease on Wednesday December 14, 2022 in Elk Grove, California, surrounded by many friends & family. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Lupita Vina. He...

Laurel Ann Bachand Moore

Laurel Ann Bachand Moore

Dec 9, 2022

In Loving Memory 

Laurel Ann Bachand Moore

August 12, 1959 to December 9, 2022. Laurel Ann Bachand Moore was born on August 12, 1959, the third child of Martin and Eileen (Brunson) Bachand in Deadwood, SD and died December 9, 2022, in Sacramento, California. Laurel died suddenly surrounded by her loving husband, son’s and family. Laurel grew up in...

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