Obituaries
Jean Stokes Hunt
Apr 16, 2020
Sacramento, California - Jean Stokes Hunt, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020. She was born in New York City on July 14, 1927 to Helen Burton Stokes and John Fraser Stokes. As an only child, Jean enjoyed growing up in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, attending Santa Barbara Junior High and graduating from Alexander Hamilton High School....
George Aristides Tzikas
Apr 15, 2020
George Aristides Tzikas was a hardworking and humble patriot. He was born in the village of Ano Meros in Rethymnon on the island of Crete, Greece on June 7, 1918. He was a World War II hero who fought against the occupying movement of Nazi Germany. He enlisted in the Greek military on April 4, 1939 and served at the...
James J. Delaney
Apr 12, 2020
Born to William and Marie Delaney in San Francisco, October 22, 1927, Jim (92) passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was the oldest of two children and predeceased by his brother, William. He enjoyed being IRISH and took pride in his wonderful wife of 66 years, Jo Ann Cardwell Delaney, his three daughters, Denise Marie, Stacey Ann,...
Sister Mary Alice Spohn
Apr 11, 2020
Sister Mary Alice Spohn, short in stature but massive in heart, went home to God on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Sister Alice was deeply contemplative, mischievous, compassionate, and an ardent reader of theologians like Karl Rahner, naturalists like Loren Eiseley, and writings on the mystics. She had a great hunger for learning and examing. That hunger prompted her to attend...
Robert Henry Emslie Jr.
Apr 5, 2020
Robert "Bob" Henry Emslie, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was 89. Bob was born to Robert Henry Emslie, Sr. and Elenoir Ingrid (nee Engelsgjerd) Emslie in Sacramento and was a lifelong resident. He attended McClatchy High School and worked for Pacific Bell for his entire career. On March 3,1957 Bob married Annette...
Thomas Phelps Ph.D.
Apr 1, 2020
Thomas Phelps, born in Livingston Park, Montana on January 10, 1929 passed peacefully on April 1, 2020. Tom was loved and raised by his beloved mother Minerva Phelps. He proudly served his country in the US Army as a radioman. He then went on to study at Seattle University for an undergraduate degree, the University of Washington for his MA...
Rev. Father Charles Brady
Mar 26, 2020
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Rev. Charles Brady, a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento from 1955 to 2020, died on March 26 at Mercy McMahon Terrace assisted living in Sacramento. He was 89. He retired from active ministry on Aug. 31, 2005 and was named Pastor Emeritus of Holy Spirit Parish in Sacramento. Father Brady was pastor of Holy Spirit Parish...
Cathleen Marie Mcgee
Mar 22, 2020
Cathy passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2020, at the age of 64 years old. She was a beautiful and strong woman who spoke her mind freely and cared deeply for her family. Cathy was predeceased by her father Charles and brother Timothy. She is survived by her mother Joan, her brothers Dennis and Hugh (Tina) and her sister in...
Andrew Mitchell Henderson Iii
Mar 20, 2020
Andrew M. Henderson, III passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20, 2020. Andy was born May 11, 1947 in Sacramento, California. He was a fifth generation Californian and the son of Dr. Andrew M. Jr. and Jane F. Henderson. Andy attended local Sacramento primary and secondary schools before earning Bachelors and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of...
John "Buzz" D. Homsy
Mar 16, 2020
John D. "Buzz" Homsy, born August 31, 1935 in Fresno, CA, died on March 16, 2020 at his home in Granite Bay, CA. Buzz was the oldest of four children and as such naturally grew up as a leader in school, in sports, in business, and in his church. He attended St. John's grammar school and San Joaquin Memorial High...
Maimie Mihoko Mizukami
Mar 7, 2020
Maimie Mihoko Mizukami passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020, at the age of 83. Maimie was born on April 10, 1936 in Sacramento, CA. She is survived by her loving daughter and best friend Pam.
During World War II, Maimie and her family were interned at the Japanese American Relocation Camp in Jerome, Arkansas. After the war, Maimie...
Mary Jessica Bieth Cechetini
Mar 7, 2020
Liturgy Service, March 20, 2020 at 11:00 am, W. F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Interment at Calvary Cemetery
John Wesley Gorman Jr
Feb 29, 2020
John passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. John was born to John W. Gorman, Sr. and Twinkle (Charlotte) Gorman, both deceased. John is survived by his wife, Denise MacKay-Gorman and their son Sean. John was the oldest of 4. John is survived by his brother Kelly Gorman, his wife Desree. John's sister Erin O'Rourke, her husband Randy, their children...
Frank Vellutini Jr.
Feb 28, 2020
L. Frank Vellutini, Jr., 67, passed away from Pancreatic Cancer on February 28, 2020 in Wilton, CA surrounded by his wife, Carolyn Vellutini (Carrie) and his three children. Frank was born January 27, 1953 in Sacramento, CA and spent his adult years living in Elk Grove and Wilton, CA. Frank grew up in Sacramento attending St. Robert’s Elementary School and...
Justin Vincent Powell
Feb 26, 2020
Justin Vincent Powell, age 37, passed away February 26, 2020 in Sacramento, California after a long illness. Born to Gerrol Lee Ferris and Vincent Mesquita on February 12, 1983. Adopted and raised by Richard Knox and Lynda Corrine Powell. Justin was preceded in death by his great grandparents Glenn and Florence Atkinson, his grandfather Gerrol Walker, his uncle Dennis Coleman;...
Patrick Edward Melarkey
Feb 25, 2020
Patrick Edward Melarkey, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020 with family by his side in Sacramento, California at the age of 88. Patrick is survived by his children, Sharon (Greg), William (April), Kevin, former wives Barbara “Lexy” (Whitlock) Barrett (Keith), and Jan (Gillam) Melarkey. Patrick is also predeceased by his sisters...
Phyllis Alice Warren
Feb 24, 2020
With her sons at her side and her lipstick on, Phyllis Alice Warren, nee Perry, passed away in the early hours of Monday, February 24 th , 2020. She was alert, spry, mobile, and fiercely independent up until the end of her 97 years. Born January 13, 1923, Phyllis grew up in Clarksburg, on the Sacramento River, just outside of...
Angelina Tamantini
Feb 14, 2020
Visitation, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, W. F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Service W. F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 11:00 am.
Elizabeth Anne Van Loben Sels
Feb 9, 2020
Two months after celebrating her 101st birthday and with her beloved family nearby, Elizabeth Coffin van Löben Sels passed away on February 9, 2020 in the home that she and her husband built on the farm that she loved. Known by her childhood nickname "Pan", she was born in San Francisco on November 26, 1918 to Constance and Sherwood Coffin...
Sister Anita Minihane, Rsm
Feb 6, 2020
Sister Anita Minihane, RSM, went home to God on Thursday, February 6 after a long illness. Sister Anita was born on June 10, 1950, in Knockskeagh Leap, County Cork, Ireland. Anita’s parents, John and Bridget Shanahan Minihane, predecease her as well as her niece Laura Bursell, brother-in-law Jim O’Regan and sister-in-law Mary Minihane. Sister Anita served as Principal in a...
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