Obituaries
John D. Reid
Dec 3, 2019
John David Reid, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather peacefully passed away on December 3, 2019. John, 82, was born January 13, 1937 in Aberdeen, WA to Harold L. Reid & Marie Schafer Reid. His father was a prominent businessman, founder of Reid Bros. Construction Co., Aberdeen Lumber Co., and Richfield Distributing Co. John's mother was a member of the...
Patricia R. Ambrose
Dec 1, 2019
Patricia “Patti” Rebecca Ambrose passed away on December 1, 2019, after surviving six years with metastatic breast cancer. Patti was born on August 3, 1957 in Sacramento, the first of six children of Pat and Lou Ambrose. She was a graduate of Rio Americano High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC San Diego. Upon retiring from...
Lina Yu Fat
Nov 25, 2019
Restaurateur and civic leader Lina Fat, 81, died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 25, 2019. Her husband, Ken Fat, and their children and grandchildren, were all at her side. They had planned to celebrate their parents’ 60th anniversary soon.
Lina Fat was born in Hong Kong as Po Ying Yue, Cantonese for “little butterfly.” An only child, her English...
James " Bill" William Lewis
Nov 22, 2019
Our beloved Bill Lewis, passed away peacefully at home in Carmichael on November 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family . He had battled cancer for 18 months with dignity and strength. Bill is forever missed by Marianne his wife of nearly 32 years, mother Kathryn, daughter Katie (Steve), brother Kent (Cindy) , former wife Kathy, nephews Richie and David,...
Helmut Daniel Redlich
Nov 14, 2019
Helmut Daniel Redlich passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2019, at the age of 68. He was born in Jembke, Germany, to Martin and Hilma Redlich. He was a 1969 graduate of James Marshall High School in West Sacramento. Helmut is preceded in death by his father, Martin. He is survived by Cheryl Redlich, his loving wife of 40 years;...
Dennis Patrick Mcshane
Nov 6, 2019
Reunited with his mom, dad, countless McShane/McCarthy relatives & friends. Dennis left this earth peacefully in the wee hours of Nov 6. He is survived by his spouse Sheila, children Christine, Jimmy (Rebecca), his brother Bill (Mary), sister Eileen (John) Carroll, brother-in-law to Sheila’s siblings, Great Uncle/Uncle numerous nieces/nephews. A San Francisco native, graduate of Holy Name School, St. Ignatius...
Robert Arthur Eplett
Nov 5, 2019
Robert Arthur Eplett passed away quietly at home in Rancho Cordova on November 5 after an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65 years old. He is survived by loving wife Amy Stewart and a large extended family. Ever generous and gregarious, he also leaves behind many friends who will remember him as a talented artist, avid sportsman, and...
Rosemary Catherine (Bird) Rapp
Oct 28, 2019
Born on September 9, 1937 in Darlington, Wisconsin, Rosemary passed away peacefully and mercifully surrounded by her loved ones on October 28, 2019 in Sacramento, CA. She joins the Lord and her parents, Francis and Catherine Boatman and brother Denny. She is survived by her loving husband and sweetheart, George Rapp of 33 years. Survived by her brother, Donald, and...
Catherine Graham Mohr
Oct 28, 2019
Catherine Graham Mohr passed away in Sacramento on October 28, 2019 after an extended illness. Cathy was born in Alturas, California on April 7, 1951, the second of two daughters to Douglas and June Graham. She grew up in Alturas, attended schools there and in Ukiah, California, and received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California at...
Sister Bridget Mary Flynn, Rsm
Oct 22, 2019
Sister Bridget Mary Flynn, RSM, died on October 22, 2019, in Auburn, Ca, after a lingering illness. Passionate, energetic, an educator, a woman of the Church. These are just a few images that describe Sister Bridget Mary Flynn, RSM. Sister Michelle Gorman remembers her insight for life: “To live this moment is everything.”
Born on January 5, 1936, in Mallow,...
Tiffany Takari Burleigh
Oct 21, 2019
Celebration of Life, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM. W. F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Home, 2015 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811
Daniel Edward Corti
Oct 20, 2019
Born March 16, 1951, Daniel "Butch" Corti unexpectedly left his wife Hazel and his loving family and friends on October 20, 2019. A native Sacramentan, Butch was a star that shined bright. He had a laugh that echoed throughout his neighborhood and a yell that created fault lines in the Earth. Butch was larger than life and while he liked...
Karl Frederick Munz
Oct 5, 2019
Passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019, after a hard- fought battle with cancer. He had recently celebrated his 83rd birthday. Karl was a proud native of Sacramento born on September 13, 1936, to parents Fred and Frances Munz, both immigrants from Germany. He was an accomplished tenor singer who won contests as a boy and also excelled academically, graduating...
Joan Elissamburu Healy
Oct 5, 2019
Joan Marcelle Elissamburu was born in San Francisco on August 7, 1932, the fifth of six daughters of Anne (Carroll) and Henry Elissamburu. She was raised in San Francisco, graduating from St. Cecilia Elementary, St. Brigid High School and Holy Names College. After college she began her career in Education, spending many years teaching elementary school in the San Francisco...
James Joseph Horgan
Sep 30, 2019
HORGAN, JAMES J. In Sacramento on September 30, 2019, age 97. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 ½ years, Phyllis, their daughter, Sister Anne Therese Horgan, SM, and parents, James and Ellen (Hanratty) Horgan. Survived by children Michael (Kathy), Maureen (Dan), Sheila (Michael), Brian (Samantha), Laurie (Bob), Kelly (Steve), and Peggy (Flo). Grandchildren David, Terri, Sean, Chris, Nicole,...
Sophia Martha Potiris
Sep 30, 2019
On September 30, 2019, Sophia Ellis Potiris passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side. She will be immensely, unimaginably, and irreplaceably missed by her children, Martha, (Ray), George and Kalli, as well as her devoted grandchildren, Joe (Rachel), Eleni, (Rich) Sophia, Mathew, John and Chris. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Perry George Potiris.
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Cecile Soderlund
Sep 28, 2019
Cecile Soderlund died at the age of 94 on Sept. 28, 2019. She was born in Westbrook, Maine on Dec. 28, 1924. She was introduced to Robert Soderlund, a handsome Navy soldier by her sister Rita at a USO dance in Maine. Not long after, she moved to Sacto, CA, where they were married for 52 years until his death...
Kathryn Alice Peterson
Sep 27, 2019
Kathryn Alice (Casey) Peterson was born on November 19, 1922 to John S. and Ellen (Carraghar) Casey in Sacramento, California. She was the youngest of their four children (sisters Ellen Mier and Ruth Mary Phillips McCormack, and brother John “Jack” Casey), and the apple of the family’s eye. Kathryn was raised in Sacramento at a time when life was blissful. ...
Louis William Panos
Sep 25, 2019
Louis William Panos (94) passed away peacefully on September 25, 2019. Lou was born in San Francisco on February 1, 1925, to James and Lena (Derenzi) Panos.
Lou is now reunited and dancing in heaven with Olga, his beloved wife of over 65 years.
He will be deeply missed by his children Michael Panos (Kathleen) and Lori Panos Reis (David).
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Asa Elvin Whetstone
Sep 22, 2019
Asa Elvin Whetstone died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family. Asa was the oldest of four children (Asa, Devonne, Darlene, and Dan) born to Edna and Elvin Whetstone. He attended St. Francis Elementary school, then Christian Brother High School, class of 1951, where he excelled in sports. Asa received a scholarship to...
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