Obituaries
Elmer "Butch" Fred Kunz
Jun 29, 2012
Elmer passed away peacefully on 6/29/12 at the age of 85. Born in Rosebud, North Dakota, he moved his family to California in 1961. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Local Union 340 for 60 years. Elmer was the loving husband to Delores, his wife of 63 years. He is survived by his son Kenton...
Frances L. Dekker
Jun 27, 2012
Passed away at home unexpectedly at the age of 67 on 6/27/2012. Fran was born in Casa Grande, Arizona to Jose Levario and Maria Guzman Levario on 10/04/1944. Number 13 of 15 children. Fran is survived by her husband Thomas J. Dekker and 7 children: Brian, Bert, Diane, Suzanne, Michael, Daniel, Dorothy and their families. Also survived by 5 brothers...
Ronald Sockolov Sr. Dds
Jun 27, 2012
Known to many as "Big Ron" or "Doc Sock", Ron Sockolov will be missed by many. He was born in San Francisco on April 28, 1924, passed away in Sacramento on June 27, 2012. He attended Lowell High School in San Francisco and served his country in World War II as an officer on the USS New Jersey. He graduated...
Philip W. Gibson
Jun 21, 2012
In Sacramento, on June 21, 2012. He is the beloved husband of Minnie Gibson, and loving father of Susan, John, Richard, and Joseph. Father-in-law of Kevin, Sherry, and Julie. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 5. Philip was a native of Johnstown, PA and a resident of Rancho Cordova for 42 years, aged 85. A proud member of St....
Mary Ellen (Grady) O'Neil
Jun 19, 2012
Mary Ellen Grady O'Neil, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at her home surrounded by family after suffering from cancer. She was born in San Francisco and is survived by her twin sister, Ruth Skewis; her children, Jack O'Neil (Nancy), Mary Ann Hanson (Niles), Tom O'Neil (Donel), Joseph O'Neil and Paul O'Neil (Andrew Loesel); her grandchildren Meghan,...
James "Jim" Michael Mcnamara
Jun 13, 2012
Jim passed away surrounded by his family on June 13. Beloved husband for 56 years to Mildred Petralli. Loving father of Patti Wagstaff (Joseph) and Thomas (Julie). Devoted grandfather to Jennifer, Alex, and John Wagstaff and Kelsey, Jimmy, and Joe McNamara. He is survived by his siblings Mary Kessinger, John and Francis and many nieces and nephews. He now rejoins...
Margaretta Frances Schillig
Jun 10, 2012
Margaretta (Greta) Schillig passed away June 10, 2012. She was born on August 4, 1924 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Annetta Cuny. She is survived by her beloved husband Ken; son Eric (Linda) of Redwood City, CA; daughters Anne of Sacramento, and Lisette (Mark) of Lock Haven, PA; grandson Martin Agosta of Sacramento; and dear friend...
Michael H. Robbins
Jun 7, 2012
Michael Robbins was born on February 14, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio. He died on June 7, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his wife of 33 years, Margo, sons Bradley and Zachary (Esther), and daughter Erica, and grandson Elijah. A prominent member of the medical community in Sacramento; he practiced neurosurgery for the...
Randy W. Meza
Jun 4, 2012
Our beloved brother Randy Meza passed away on June 4, 2012 Born on October 21, 1967 in Ventura CA. along with his twin brother Richard. Randy spent his early childhood in Oxnard CA. As a teenager he relocated to Paradise CA. Randy loved being in nature. He enjoyed taking long walks with his dog. He loved plants, his birds (Rue...
Norman B. Mackenzie
May 26, 2012
Mac passed on peacefully in Sacramento, on May 26, 2012. He rejoins his beloved wife, the late Betty Jane MacKenzie, who preceded him in death last year. He is lovingly survived by his daughter Lisa Sorensen and granddaughter MacKenzie Anne Sorensen (the baby), as well as his brother Arnold MacKenzie, and son-in-law, John Sorensen. Son of the late Hattie &...
Arlene Janet Matulich
May 23, 2012
At age 84, Arlene passed away peacefully on May 23, 2012 in Sacramento. A native Sacramentan, Arlene lived in several cities in California and Washtington before settling in Rancho Cordova in the late 1970's. She now rejoins her husband, the late Mark P. Matulich Jr., and her sons the late Mark P. Matulich III and the late Gerard Matulich. She...
Nathaniel A. Brown
May 21, 2012
Nate was born on December 2, 1961 in Decatur, Illinois to David and Nancy Brown. He was one of ten children, fourth in line and the first born son. On December 23, 1981 he married the love of his life, Georgette Pierson in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. They decided to come out west to California in the fall of 1982. They...
Mary Catherine Riehl
May 10, 2012
Mary Catherine Riehl, born on March 12, 1924, was called to heaven while surrounded by her family, on May 10, 2012. Beloved wife of William Riehl for 66 years, she was a native of Sacramento, and attended St. Joseph's Academy High School. She also graduated from CSU Sacramento with a degree in Social Work. Beloved mother of Billy Riehl (preceded...
Mary Margaret Domek
May 7, 2012
MARY WAS A 55 YEAR RESIDENT OF SACRAMENTO, BUT ALWAYS CONSIDERED SAN FRANCISCO HER TRUE HOME. DAUGHTER OF: GEORGE HECTOR BRADLEY AND MARY ANN LYNCH BRADLEY, NATIVES OF COUNTY CLARE, IRELAND. MARY SPENT A GOOD PORTION OF HER LIFE IN VOLUNTEER WORK AS A WOMENS ATHLETIC COACH, NURSES AID AND USO HOSTESS DURING WWII, FREQUENT PARENT SCHOOL VOLUNTEER, AND SERVING...
Herbert Norman Kunz
May 6, 2012
Herb was born at Mercy Hospital in Sacramento to Clarence and Mildred Kunz on February 1, 1928 and passed away in Sacramento on May 6, 2012. He graduated from McClatchy High School, Sacramento City College, and Sacramento State College (1952). Prior to entering college, Herb spent two years (1946-1947) in the US Navy's submarine service. Herb was a 34-year member...
Robert Norman Barbeau
May 5, 2012
Robert passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 5. Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna Marie. Loving father of Terri Barbeau and Cheri Cook (John). Devoted grandfather of Patrick Jr., Megan, and Brendan Gormley. He is survived by his brothers Clayton and Ernie and numerous nieces and nephews and now rejoins his parents...
Samuel Heredia
May 2, 2012
Samuel Heredia, 84, a native of Sacramento, CA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He will be remembered for his unconditional love and devotion to his family. Samuel enjoyed baseball, taking pictures, and spending time with family. He served in the Navy, was employed by the State of California for 38 years, and was a member of the...
Marian Grace Pullen
Apr 29, 2012
In Sacramento, April 29, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Edgar C. Pullen and cherished mother of Darlene Cotham (Gary), Roberta Sundrud (Gerald), Linda Dublirer and Avalon Gurciullo. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren; Amber Wardle, Steven, Janet & Joanne Sundrud and Lesley Ingles. She was a native of Oakland, CA, and a 65 year resident of Sacramento,...
Patricia R. Peterson
Apr 20, 2012
In the early hours of April 20th our angel Patty rested. Comforted in the strength of her faith, in peace she joined brothers Pancho and Michael, her father Paul, and beloved son Eric. Patty continues to be loved and will be missed by her daughter Hillary and son-in-law Eric, her mother Millicent, sisters Barbara, Mary, Jan, and brothers Terry and...
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...
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