Obituaries

Noreen Shulman

Noreen Shulman

May 9, 2014

Noreen passed away peacefully on May 9, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Marvin. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Loretta and Alden Darrow. She is also survived by her children, Kim McCormick, Greg Shulman and Debbie (Jon) Shulman Starr. Grandchildren Shaun, Christopher, Kyle and Lauren. Brother, Edgar "Bud" Sayre and...

Rosemary Johnson

Rosemary Johnson

May 6, 2014

Private Services have been scheduled. Rosemary was laid to rest beside her beloved husband, the late Clemmie Johnson Sr., at East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. To send a card or flowers to the family, please use the appropriate link above.

Dr. John C. Haw, Dds

Dr. John C. Haw, Dds

May 6, 2014

Dr. John Charles Haw was born March 10, 1934 and went to be with the Lord May 6, 2014 with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Cici, father to Mark and Kevin and father-in-Law to Jill and Annette. He was also the proud grandfather to Alex, Carly, Kelly and Hannah. John straightened...

Lena Anita Jett

Lena Anita Jett

May 5, 2014

(Mama Lena) Born December 4, 1916 in Armstrong Co. Pa., Lena died peacefully May 5th. She was preceded in death by husband Willard, daughter Anita, and six siblings; Betty, Virginia, Rose, Mary, Mamie, Bill and Homer. She is survived by daughter Kathryn & life partner Joan, son Homer & wife Ellen, grandchildren Jeannine, Kathy, Joseph, and Celine, 9 great grandchildren,...

Joseph "Mike" Lloyd Turnacliff

Joseph "Mike" Lloyd Turnacliff

May 4, 2014

Joseph Lloyd "Mike" Turnacliff died peacefully on May 4th,2014 at the age of 82. He was born on June 22,1931 to Violet (Landeck) and Lloyd Turnacliff in Seattle, WA. They moved to Sacramento in 1935 where Mike attended McClatchy High School and later graduated from USC School of Business. He played on the USC golf team and was a member...

Debra Sue Snellings

Debra Sue Snellings

May 1, 2014

Debra Sue Snellings (Lemmlie), 60, passed away May 1, 2014 after a year-long illness. Born in Phoenix, AZ on Oct. 6, 1953, she grew up in Sacramento. Her parents James A. Lemmlie and Beverly Breckenridge Lemmlie preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Bob Snellings of Rancho Murieta, son Robert James Snellings of Sacramento, and sister Laurie...

Alan K. Porter

Alan K. Porter

Apr 29, 2014

Services for Alan are private. To send a card or flowers to the family, please use the appropriate link above.

Franklin S. Cox

Franklin S. Cox

Apr 26, 2014

Private services with Military Honors for Franklin took place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sacramento. If you would like to send flowers or a card to his family please click on the appropriate link above.

Creighton F. Norris

Creighton F. Norris

Apr 26, 2014

Creighton was called home peacefully in Sacramento on April 26, 2014. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Patricia as well as their sons Creighton F. Jr., Stephen and Warren Norris. He is also lovingly survived by his sister, Marcia Norris, of San Francisco. He was born to Edgar and Cecile Norris in New York City...

Mary Ellen Ostoja

Mary Ellen Ostoja

Apr 24, 2014

Mary Ellen passed away peacefully in Sacramento on April 24, 2014. Beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph J. Ostoja, loving mother of Mary Jo Woods and husband Robert Woods, cherished grandmother of Justin and Britni Woods, loving sister of Anna Marie Barbeau and the late Kathleen Clare Perich, sister in law to Marie Lucas, Eva Ostoja, and Michael Ostoja...

Jennie Ann Scurti

Jennie Ann Scurti

Apr 19, 2014

On April 19, 2014, in Sacramento, CA, Jennie Scurti passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Jennie is survived by her beloved husband, Paul of 67 years and loving children, Paul, Ann Marie, Geraldine, Jim, David and Anthony. She was a loving and devoted grandmother to 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Francis...

Nadine Fowler

Nadine Fowler

Apr 18, 2014

Nadine was called home peacefully in Elk Grove, CA on April 18, 2014. She was a native of Dallas, TX, born on July 3, 1935 to Neal and Annie Westbrook. She loved living in Richmond where she was a resident for many years. She is survived by her son, Roscoe D. McFadden, cousins; Myrna Williams of McKinney, TX and Kaye...

Laura Emma Carraker

Laura Emma Carraker

Apr 17, 2014

Laura Emma Carraker was born on April 7, 1917 in Atlanta, Georgia from the union of Edgar and Blanche Green. She was the second born of six children: Auborn, Hewitt, Alvin, Ouida, and Theodoric Green who have all greeted the Lord before her. James Carraker, her husband of 22 years, preceeded her in death in June 1971. Laura was a...

Tamora Vriend

Tamora Vriend

Apr 17, 2014

Tammy Vriend, beloved daughter and sister, was born June 10, 1950 to John Vriend (deceased) and Lois Vriend (now Louie). Tammy was called home peacefully on April 16, 2014. She was the beloved step-daughter of Herbert Louie. She was the cherished sister of Laura Abbott, Diana Vriend and Bonnie Byrnes, and aunt of Robby Beard, Marie Byrnes, Janna Gilden and...

Patricia Ziel Olsen

Patricia Ziel Olsen

Apr 16, 2014

Patricia passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on April 16, 2014, in Sacramento. She now rejoins her beloved husband of 25 years, the late Burton Olsen as well as her son, the late Gordon Bryte Hughes Jr. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Ruth Hughes Rubier (Scott) and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Hughes, as well as her...

Denise Claire Ritthaler

Denise Claire Ritthaler

Apr 14, 2014

Denise Claire (Gardner) Ritthaler was born in Sacramento, California on November 6, 1941 to her proud parents, Marion (Dillon) Gardner and Ted Gardner. Denise grew up in Sacramento with her loving siblings: her sister, Janet (Gardner) Stinson, brother, Ted Gardner, and sister, Debbie (Gardner) Soto. She graduated from Bishop Armstrong High School with the Class of 1959. She went on...

Dan C. Kesler Jr.

Dan C. Kesler Jr.

Apr 9, 2014

Services for Dan will be held privately. To send a card or flowers to the family, please use the appropriate link above.

June Elaine Nelson

June Elaine Nelson

Apr 8, 2014

Born in Denver, Colorado on July 2, 1933, June passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. After a courageous battle, she succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 80. She is lovingly survived by her four children; Robert (Gina) Nelson, Jacqueline Garramone, Janet (Don) Gilson and Sandra (Mike) Nelson. In addition, she was proud...

Mary Eileen Brannigan Rsm

Mary Eileen Brannigan Rsm

Apr 6, 2014

Sister Mary Eileen died at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael, CA on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born in San Francisco on September 28, 1922 to the late Richard and Mary Brannigan, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in Auburn in 1940 and professed final vows in 1946. Musically gifted, she got her undergraduate degree in music from Mount Saint...

William "Bill" Duffel

William "Bill" Duffel

Apr 1, 2014

Bill passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Born in Mart, Texas, on Nov. 24, 1922 to Wyman and Alma Duffel. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lynnette Persson Duffel, his sons, Stephen (Sharon), David (Kathi), Joe (Kathleen), and eight grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his oldest son, William Allen Duffel. In 1943...

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