Obituaries
Mary Ernestine Stumbos
Mar 20, 2018
Beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend to all, Mary Ernestine (Ward) Stumbos, 89, passed from this world on March 20, 2018 after a brief battle with pneumonia. She was surrounded by her loving family as she made her transition peacefully.
Mary, an only child, was preceded in death by her parents, Allie Mae and David Ernest Ward. She is...
Juanita Leonor York
Mar 18, 2018
Nita, as she was affectionately known passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18th at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Miguel and Leonor Reta who arrived in Sacramento from Spain in the early 1900's. Nita, along with her brother George (dec.) were born in Sacramento. She attended California Junior High and graduated from C.K. McClatchy, Class of...
Mary Diane Limeberger
Mar 18, 2018
Mary Diane Limeberger a native of Sacramento was born in 1941 to Phillip and Dorothy Theodore. She passed away at her home in Pioneer. She was predeceased by her parents and her loving husband of 58 years Bill. She is survived by her two daughters Debbie (John) and Lynn, grandchildren Kevin, Stephanie, Kaela, Trevor, Johnnie, great-grandchildren Calyn, Cecilia, River and...
Brendan - Horan
Mar 17, 2018
Horan, Brendan.
Born in Portumna, Ireland and died on St. Patrick’s Day, in Sacramento. He is survived by his brothers John (Marie) and Matt (Margaret) and sister Agatha (Denis) Gilmartin, all in Ireland. Brendan is also survived by his four children, Beth Lucchesi, Amy, Tom (Amanda) Megan (Brian) Hogan. Brendan was a former Catholic Priest and was very active in...
Mary M. Rich
Mar 11, 2018
Surrounded by family, Mary M. Rich passed away March 11, 2018 in Elk Grove CA. She was 95 years old. Born May 1st, 1922, Mary was a lifelong resident of Redwood City. She was the oldest of three children to Rose Mary and Eugene Cereghino of Genoa, Italy. Preceded in death were her Parents, sister Nell Nahmens and brother Joseph...
Kathryn "Betty" Elizabeth Downey
Mar 9, 2018
The long wonderful life of Kathryn Elizabeth “Betty” Downey came to an end on March 9, 2018 in her home of 65 years with family and friends by her side. She was born April 8, 1919 in Everett, WA one of three children of Henry A. Werner and Mabel McCann Werner. Her life was defined by family, faith, and friends. ...
Gwendolyn Freitag
Mar 2, 2018
Gwendolyn (Bobbie Glen) Freitag passed away in Sacramento on Mar 2, 2018 at the age of 87. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on Jun 29, 1930 and grew up in Pensacola, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents William Glen and Iris Copeland (Brady), husband Wallace S Freitag, sisters Winifred Markham (George), Betty Ann Johnson (Arthur), Virginia Pfeiffer (George),...
Bobette Beatus Gladstein
Mar 2, 2018
Bobette "Bobby" Gladstein passed away on March 2, 2018, at her home in Sacramento, CA. Her unexpected passing has left a deep void in the lives of her family and friends. Bobby was born on July 31, 1937 in Memphis, TN. She was a life-long learner who read multiple newspapers every day. From her earliest married days in McAlester, OK,...
Anne B. Mchenry
Mar 1, 2018
Longtime Sacramento resident, Anne B. McHenry, passed away at age 78 on Thursday, March 1, after a brief illness. She was married to the cardiologist, Malcolm McHenry, for 54 years and was a generous, loving, and vital presence to all those who knew her. She was born on November 4, 1939 in Gilman, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Gilman...
Vincent Thomas Damore
Feb 25, 2018
Vince Damore passed away on February 25th in Sacramento. He was 86 years old. He was born on August 25th, 1931, in Sacramento to Thomas and Mary Damore.
Vince lived all his life in Sacramento. He graduated from Sacramento State University in accounting. He became a CPA and had a long and successful career. He was well respected in...
Marta Ann Martinelli
Feb 18, 2018
Marta Ann Orsi Martinelli passed away on February 18, 2018 at the age of 85 surrounded by her family in Sacramento California. She was born in Torre del Lago, Italy and immigrated to the United States at the age of five. Marta was raised in Ogden Utah and attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School, Ogden High School, and St. Benedict’s School...
Suzanne Louise Mckinnon
Feb 15, 2018
Suzy Louise McKinnon, age 65, died unexpectedly in Carmichael after an acute illness. She was born on Feb. 20, 1952, in Sacramento, to Jack Turpen and Maudelouise Brannely. In 1974, Suzy married the love of her life, Gene McKinnon. They had two daughters, Aimee and Allison. Suzy is survived by Gene, Aimee, Alli and her husband, Paavo; her brother, Mike...
Edward Joseph Giovannoni
Feb 10, 2018
On February 10, 2018 in Sacramento, CA. passed away peacefully, aged 49. He is survived by his loving children, Sean, Bryce and Hunter, his brother, Jason Giovannoni and sister, Raquel Ketchem. Also survived by his mother, Emily, stepfather Dave Herbert, grandfather, aunts, uncle and cousins. Born in San Francisco to Edward & Emily Giovannoni. Eddie worked as an electrician. Eddie...
Michael Charles O'Neil
Feb 7, 2018
Michael Charles O’Neil, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018. He was born May 24, 1924 to Jack and Nydia O’Neil. He attended St. Francis Grammar School, Christian Brothers and Sacramento High Schools, and the University of Santa Clara.
First and foremost, Michael loved his family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret. He...
John Quincy Brown Jr
Feb 3, 2018
John Quincy Brown, Jr. passed away February 3, 2018. He was born in Sacramento on February 22, 1927. He was the fourth John Quincy Brown to live in Sacramento. His great grandfather John Quincy Brown arrived in Sacramento from Kentucky in 1850. He served as Mayor of Sacramento from 1881 to 1887. His son, John Quincy Brown II, was born...
Thomas Michael Kelly
Feb 3, 2018
Thomas Michael Kelly passed away February 3, 2018. He was the founder and artistic director of the Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre and a prolific playwright of contemporary, historical and children's plays. He was an award-winning producer and set builder. He taught playwriting classes for the Learning Exchange, produced stage and radio plays, and mentored many community theater actors, directors, and...
Frances Barbagelata Sexton
Feb 1, 2018
After 99 years of a grace filled life, Frances Barbagelata Sexton passed from this life and entered into the loving arms of God on February 1, 2018. Born in San Francisco on October 29, 1918, she lived each day with distinct gentleness, graciousness and genuine care for the interests of others. She was an elegant role model of beauty with...
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