Obituaries

Rose L. Daugherty

Rose L. Daugherty

Apr 17, 2012

Died peacefully at Mercy General Hospital on April 17, 2012, with her family present. She was loved, admired, and cherished by all who knew her. Born in 1922 in Kentucky, she was a graduate of DeSales Heights Academy in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She also graduated from the Fashion Merchandising Institute in New York City, and became a career woman. Rose...

Marge Finn Wentz

Marge Finn Wentz

Apr 16, 2012

Marge Finn Wentz, born June 11, 1920 passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012 surrounded by her adoring family. Marge is remembered by all as loving, bright, generous, witty, and strong. She is survived by her daughter, Marybeth Martinelli, son-in-law, Michael Martinelli, grandchildren Danielle, Marilyn, Lauren, Julian, and Ella Martinelli, and Margie Fuston, grand son-in-law, Radley Horton, great grandchildren Leo,...

John David Mcclure Iii

John David Mcclure Iii

Apr 15, 2012

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John D. McClure on Sunday, April 15th. Mr. McClure had a bad cough and trouble breathing. Fearing pneumonia, the staff at his assisted living facility had him taken to the hospital. Shortly after arrival, he suffered a massive fatal heart attack. John was a beloved Brother, Lead and...

Elva Navarrete

Elva Navarrete

Apr 11, 2012

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Ernesto Mannuel Valdez

Ernesto Mannuel Valdez

Apr 9, 2012

In Sacramento, on April 9, 2012. Beloved son of the late Ruben and Isabel Valdez, loving brother of Amanda Valdez, Eloise Major and her husband Stephen, and the late Mary Lou Cuellar, Ruben Valdez Jr. and Isabel T. Tolbert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A native of Sacramento, aged 56 years. Friends are...

Margaret Piccardo Bowman

Margaret Piccardo Bowman

Apr 6, 2012

To the great sorrow of her family, Margaret passed away on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 at the age of 102. Margaret was born to Annie and Peter Piccardo on January 6, 1910 in Jackson, California. At the age of five, she became seriously ill with meningitis that left her needing to relearn walking and talking. Her baby sister, Gladys,...

Thomas F. Dufour

Thomas F. Dufour

Apr 4, 2012

Born December 3, 1928 in La Salle, Ontario, Canada, Thomas was called to God's open arms on April 4, 2012. His parents, Irma Marie (Jolie) and Arthur Joseph Dufour, and brothers and sisters John, Mark, Gerald, Helen, Monica, and Sheilla enjoyed a happy and prosperous family life in Dearborn, Michigan as naturalized U.S. citizens and members of the Saint Alphonsus...

G. Erling Linggi

G. Erling Linggi

Apr 1, 2012

G. Erling Linggi passed away at home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Anne and his children Christopher Linggi, Theresa Werry, Patrick Linggi, and Florrie Tibbitts, all of Sacramento. Also Mrs. Linggi's children Sara Myer and Jamie Bunnell. Also, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Linggi was preceded in death by sons, Michael Linggi, Duffy Linggi,...

Ramona Mary Ploog

Ramona Mary Ploog

Mar 30, 2012

Born in Madison, Mn, Ramona passed away peacefully at home on March 30, at the age of 91. Friends are invited for viewing on Monday, April 9, from 5pm until the Vigil Service at 7pm at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Ave. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of her soul on Tuesday,...

Thomas Donato

Thomas Donato

Mar 27, 2012

Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, and friend. Tom 'Tommy' Donato was born and raised in Sacramento. He attended Holy Spirit Grammar School, Christian Brothers High School, and Saint Mary's College. He also received his Master's Degree in Spanish from Sacramento State University. He loved sports and played throughout his school days, as well as, two years of football...

Lillian Anderson

Lillian Anderson

Mar 27, 2012

Lillian was born March 18, 1922, along with her twin sister Vivian in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Lillie Bell and Vernon Victor Brookshier. Lil was one of 9 children. Lillian was a WAC (Women's Army Corps) in 1945 where she met the love of her life Robert(Bob) Anderson. Bob has just returned from overseas in the Philippines where he was a...

Mary Kathryn O'Connor

Mary Kathryn O'Connor

Mar 26, 2012

In Sacramento, March 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Delbert J. O'Connor, loving mother of John (Maureen), Gerald, Brian (Wendy) and Matthew O'Connor and the late Ann O'Connor, preceded in death by her parents Gerald M. Desmond and Kathryn M. Desmond. Sister of Ann Christie and the late Gerald Desmond. Cherished grandmother of Sean, Megan, Allison, Colin (Marissa), Kyle,...

Marie A. Fox

Marie A. Fox

Mar 22, 2012

In Sacramento on March 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Victor F. Fox. She is the cherished mother of Linda Fox Reed, Frederic Zehnder Fox, and Vicki Ann Fox. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Koewler (Thomas) and sister-in-law Lenarda Fox (Wilfrid). Daughter of the...

Mary B. Jacobson

Mary B. Jacobson

Mar 21, 2012

In Sacramento, on March 21, 2012, beloved wife of the late Jim Jacobson, loving mother of Kathleen White, Ed White (Barbara), Sharon Quinton and companion (Gary), Chris White (Dominic), Terry (Arlene), Jill (Brad) and David, step-children, Mike Jacobson, (Ramona), Jeff (Melinda), John (Janet). Sister of Robert B. Brine and wife Jean. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 26. A...

Doris L. Farrell

Doris L. Farrell

Mar 21, 2012

Doris L. Farrell passed away March 21, 2012 at her home in Sacramento, CA at the age of 91. Sweet, gentle and kind are the words that best describe her. She was born May 8, 1920 to Frederick and Henrietta Gagnier in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI with her sister Eunice, and graduated from the Detroit...

Marlyn M. Vanderford

Marlyn M. Vanderford

Mar 19, 2012

In Sacramento, on March 19, 2012, she died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Marlyn devoted her entire life to her family and spent tireless hours putting them before herself. She was an accomplished seamstress, cook, and so enjoyed her time in the garden. Marlyn along with her family also successfully owned and operated Newbert Hardware,...

Michael J. Crowley

Michael J. Crowley

Mar 18, 2012

Born April 4,1938 in Portland, OR, Michael was called home on March 18, 2012 in Sacramento, CA. Born to Robert M. and Marjory V. Crowley, he is lovingly survived by his wife Hazel "Sissy" Crowley and their children Daniel Crowley and wife Jennifer of Salinas, CA, Robin Orner and husband Bruce of Temecula, CA, Kathleen Castillo and husband Al of...

Norman (Buss) F. Roberts Jr.

Norman (Buss) F. Roberts Jr.

Mar 11, 2012

The family of Buss Roberts is sad to announce his death in Sacramento, on March 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucille, two daughters Amanda Gourley and Jennifer Sterling, son in-law Steve Sterling and grandchildren Chad and Drew Sterling and Kate Gourley. Buss was the son of Alvira (Stead) and Norman Roberts. He was born...

Alan Edward Felion

Alan Edward Felion

Mar 8, 2012

Alan Edward Felion was born in Chico, Ca. on June 11, 2942, the son of Roderic Felion Sr., and Iona Butler Felion. He passed away in Sacramento, Ca., on March 8, 2012 at age 69, 7 months after a diagnosis of cancer. He atteneded Notre Dame Grammar School in Chico and St. Francis Grammar School in Sacramento and graduated from...

James (Jim) Aloysius Gill

James (Jim) Aloysius Gill

Mar 5, 2012

James (Jim) Aloysius Gill Born March 3rd 1948 Entered into rest March 5th 2012 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend Jim was a devoted friend and family man, who always touched the lives of everyone he met. His sweet demeanor and delightful sense of humor endeared Jim to everyone who knew him. Born and raised in Sacramento, Jim...

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