Obituaries
Dr. John Louis Stremple
Jun 24, 2016
John was a native Californian born in Eureka, California on August 20, 1929 and passed away on June 24, 2016 surrounded by his children and wife singing his favorites; Home on the Range and This Land is Your Land, and telling him how dearly they loved him. John’s early life journey was driven by his sense of values, service, and...
Bonnie Lea Michna
Jun 21, 2016
Private services were held at the family's request. For more information please call W. F. Gormley & Sons.
Sam C. Chi
Jun 20, 2016
Sam C. Y. Chi on 6-20-2016, in Sacramento, California passed away peacefully, aged 83. Sam is survived by his beloved wife Qing Hua Chi and loving children Anthony J. Chi (Juehu) and Ian E. Chi. Sam is also survived by his brothers Christopher Chi, Frank Chi, Eugene Chi and sister Jenny Fu. Interment will be on Wednesday, July 13, 2016...
Mary Frances Alei
Jun 13, 2016
In Sacramento, on June 13, 2016, the loving mother of Marc, Bruce and Judy, peacefully passed away. "Tiny" was adored by her sister Betty Lutzy-Cimino and by her brother Joseph Lutzy; 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 10 nieces and nephews. A native of Sacramento, aged 84 years. Retired from the County of Sacto. Municipal Court. A member of the Ladies...
Robert M. Hocking Sr.
Jun 12, 2016
Robert M. Hocking
A quintessential gentleman, Robert “Bob” Hocking, died in his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 91. A native of Sacramento and a pillar in the community, he was dedicated and devoted to his family and friends.
Survived by his loving wife Loretta whom he shared a profound love that deepened over the 70...
Tom Montgomery Wootton Sr.
May 31, 2016
Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired) Tom Montgomery Wootton Sr., Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired) was born on November 13, 1921 in Astoria, Oregon and passed away surrounded with love on May 31, 2016 in Elk Grove, CA. He was a Geologist for Shell Oil Co. from 1949 to 1966 when he then became a Geologist for the State of California until his...
Jeanne Frances Theobald
May 30, 2016
In Sacramento on May 30th, 2016, Jeanne passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 90. She was born in Modesto, CA on July 1, 1925 to John and Olympia (Pinkie) Willinger.
Jeanne attended Modesto Junior College and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in San Francisco. She worked many years in the labor and delivery...
Mira Gjura
May 28, 2016
Mira Gjura, born in Albania, died in Sacramento, Ca. on May 28, 2016, at the age of 83. She is survived by her son Frank and daughters Maria, Catrina, and Liza; granddaughter, Melissa, grandsons, Kevin and Kenneth, and great grandchildren Mina, Molly, Kai and Calie.
Elizabeth Lee Funk
May 24, 2016
Elizabeth Lee Schmitt Funk, 98, passed away peacefully in her home on May 24, 2016. Elizabeth was born April 16, 1918, to Edward Poehler and Grace (Frans) Schmitt in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her family later moved to Braddyville, Iowa,and eventually settled in Somerton, Arizona. After graduating from Yuma High School in 1935, Elizabeth met the love of her life, Robert...
Minnie M. Gibson
May 23, 2016
Private services were held at family's request. For more information please call W. F. Gormley & Sons.
Phyllis Shirley Quinn
May 21, 2016
In Sacramento on May 21, 2016, at age 91. Beloved wife of the late Walter Quinn, loving mother of Irene Quinn, Tim Quinn, and the late Michael Quinn, daughter of the late Grover C. Mason and Beulah Moore, sister of John Mason, Suzanne Engelskirchen and the late Robert, Michael, and Marilyn Mason. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Evans, Joseph Quinn, Ione...
Donna Wells
May 21, 2016
Private services were held at the family's request. For more information please call W. F. Gormley & Sons.
William Palmer Stevens
May 20, 2016
Private services were held at the family's request. For more information please call W. F. Gormley & Sons.
Carla Luisa Ciarniello
May 20, 2016
Ciarniello, Carla Luisa
Born 11/2/1951-May 20, 2016
Unexpectedly passed away at home. Carla was predeceased by her parents Lucie and Amedeo Ciarniello. Carla is survived by Andrea and Bruce Markley, John Markley and family. Born and raised in Sacramento, CA. She graduated from Humboldt State and retired from the State of California in 2012. Carla had an eclectic purple personality...
Mertice R. Brand
May 18, 2016
Mertice R. Brand, a third generation Sacramentan, passed away May 18, 2016 in Sacramento, California.
She was the granddaughter of Henry and Katherine Moddison, who migrated from Canada in the early 1870s and started a dairy ranch on land now owned by the Port of Sacramento. They also operated a peach orchard in what is now the River Park...
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