Obituaries

Sister Philomene Golonka

Sister Philomene Golonka

Dec 15, 2018

Sister Mary Philomene Golonka died peacefully on December 15 at the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Center in Auburn.   She had been a Sister of Mercy for 65 years.  She was born in Piru, California in 1931 and was proud to be a ‘native daughter of the Golden West.’  Her parents were the late John and Emily (Furnivall) Golonka.  Having met...

Dolores Marie Scott

Dolores Marie Scott

Dec 14, 2018

Scott, Dolores (Belke)

Native Sacramentan, Dolores passed away December 18, 2018.  Born April 25, 1927, to Louis and Elsie Belke.  Preceded in death by husband Robert E. Scott; brothers Louis, Marion, Kenneth and Donald; sister Gladys Brillhart.  Survived by son Robert, daughter Judy, sister-in-law Joyce Belke and numerous nieces & nephews.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00am January 3,...

James Michael George Mulhern

James Michael George Mulhern

Dec 14, 2018

JAMES MICHAEL MULHERN of Sacramento passed away from natural causes on December 14, 2018 at the age of 93. Jim was born on April 24, 1925 in Boston, MA to Patrick and Nora. He grew up in Roxbury, a then predominantly Irish neighborhood in inner Boston. As a young man he worked as a longshoreman on the historic Boston Harbor....

Anthony L. Dicce

Anthony L. Dicce

Dec 14, 2018

Anthony L. Dicce departed this earth the morning of Friday, December 14th surrounded by his loving wife, Jennifer; and two daughters, Anne-Marie Dicce (Ruben Valenzuela) and Victoria Dicce (Christopher Smith). Born Sept. 12, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Anthony and Rose Dicce and brother of Mary and Domenick. The family moved to Stockton, CA in 1960....

Glenn Stuart Owens

Glenn Stuart Owens

Dec 13, 2018

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Tong Sim T. Ching

Tong Sim T. Ching

Dec 10, 2018

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Delores (Jacob) Skalisky

Delores (Jacob) Skalisky

Dec 7, 2018

Delores (Jacob) Skalisky,  age 90, of Sacramento, CA died Friday, December 7, 2018 at 12 noon, with her loving children by her side.   Delores was born on the farm March 6, 1928 to Edwin Leon Jacob & Daisy Leona (Day) Jacob in Sebeka, MN.  She was the oldest of nine children.  Delores married Lester Marvin Skalisky in June 1946.  Soon...

Patricia "Patti" Claire Fox

Patricia "Patti" Claire Fox

Nov 28, 2018

After a long battle with breast cancer Patti passed away in her sleep, at her home, on November 28, 2018. Beloved Wife of James P. Fox (deceased). Daughter of Andrew and Marjorie Flowers both deceased Patti is survived by her children and their families Helen Fox-McCloy John, Collin and Duncan; Colleen Masterson Bill, Liam and Sean; Andy Fox, Stefanie, Abbie...

Elizabeth Cason

Elizabeth Cason

Nov 28, 2018

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Joan Patricia Covington

Joan Patricia Covington

Nov 27, 2018

November 27, 2018 Joan Patricia (McMahon) Covington, 82, passed away peacefully on November 27th at home from complications of a long battle with Alzheimer's. Joan was born to an Irish immigrant, Francis McMahon, and her mother, Frances Silva, and became a lifelong resident of Sacramento. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles Covington; her three daughters, Sharon,...

George John Vanruiten Jr

George John Vanruiten Jr

Nov 26, 2018

George Van Ruiten passed away peacefully on Monday, November 26 at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. George was born on October 12, 1933 in Sacramento, the only son of Mary and George Van Ruiten, Sr. George was a lifelong resident of the Sutter Basin and graduated from Robbins Elementary School and attended...

Joan Roberta O'Hare

Joan Roberta O'Hare

Nov 22, 2018

On November 22, Joan left this world and started her new journey with our Lord. She was proceeded in death by her by her parents Malcolm and Ina Logan, 3 children Jim, Kathy and Kevin, her beloved husband Patrick and her grandson Patrick Goodman. She is survived by her children Deborah, John, Tim and Patricia, her grandchildren Greg, Crystal, Aaron,...

George Anthony Radovich

George Anthony Radovich

Nov 22, 2018

RADOVICH, GEORGE A.

November 22, 2018

Beloved husband of deceased Lois R. Radovich, loving father of Anthony E. and David M. Radovich, loving father-in-law of Francisca N. and Cynthia E.B. Radovich and loving grandfather of Luke D., Yovita L., Callista F., Ryan R., Ezekiel A. and deceased Michael M. Radovich.  A native of Sacramento, aged 87 years.  Friends are welcome...

Verna "Nikki" White

Verna "Nikki" White

Nov 21, 2018

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Carol J. White

Carol J. White

Nov 20, 2018

Carol June White passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 20, 2018 from complications of Alzheimer's disease, from which she suffered for 10 years. She was born June 19, 1946 in Sacramento, CA to Edward and Melba Silva. Four years later her sister Betty was born. They grew up on ranches from age 8 to 18. Carol was...

Christopher Michael Peterson

Christopher Michael Peterson

Nov 11, 2018

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PETERSON passed away November 11, 2018, in a tragic auto accident. Chris was born March 8, 1986, in Sacramento; he was 32. He attended Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He served seven years in the US Navy with Naval Air Squadron VFA 192 Golden Dragons, achieving the rank of Petty Officer...

Sister Mary Raphael Doyle

Sister Mary Raphael Doyle

Nov 2, 2018

Sister Mary Raphael Doyle died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent Auburn on November 2, 2018.  A native of Meelick, County Mayo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Winifred Doyle.  She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1949 and professed final vows in 1955.  She completed her undergraduate studies and received her teaching credential from...

Joann Mary Hipp

Joann Mary Hipp

Oct 20, 2018

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Miren K. Foruria

Miren K. Foruria

Oct 19, 2018

MIREN KARMELE FORURIA was born in San Jose, California to loving parents John Foruria Arrizabalaga and Maria Florentina Zaldibar de Foruria. She graduated from the University of California Berkeley in 1976 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Social Welfare. Miren settled in Sacramento where she would call home for the next 38 years. Serving the State of California...

Esther Bunney

Esther Bunney

Oct 19, 2018

Esther passed peacefully in her sleep on October 19, 2018 at the age of 104. Born on April 11, 1914 and raised in Santa Cruz, she graduated from Santa Cruz High School and Mills College and moved to Fairfield where her husband, Dr. Gordon Bunney, founded the town’s first hospital. Esther later settled in Sacramento where she raised her family. ...

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