Obituaries

Debbie D. (Debon) Koewler

Debbie D. (Debon) Koewler

Jan 29, 2012

Debbie passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Debbie will always be remembered for her caring heart and desire to help others. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt who will be missed dearly by family and friends. Debbie was born in Sacramento on April 6, 1958. She was 53...

Esther Q. Sanchez

Esther Q. Sanchez

Jan 26, 2012

Born in Tanuato, Michoacan, Mexico, on January 27, 1917, lived most of her life in California, died peacfully on Jan. 26, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife of Delta farmer and labor contractor, Trinidad, for 38 years until his tragic death in a car accident in 1975. They worked together on community projects such as...

Sister Marie O'Connor

Sister Marie O'Connor

Jan 18, 2012

Sister Marie OConnor died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on January 18, 2011. Born in County Kerry, Ireland on April 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary OConnor. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on February 5, 1955 and professed vows on August 18, 1957. After completing her religious studies she worked...

Margaret Defazio-Jacobs

Margaret Defazio-Jacobs

Jan 17, 2012

Was born March 22, 1928 to Louis and Christina DeFazio in Sacramento and passed away on January 17, 2012 in Sacramento surrounded by her loving family. Margaret is survived by her five children and their spouses: Lynn (Robert) Massetti, Steven (Ruth) Jacobs, Susan Kasimatis, Nancy (Charles) Leoni, and Paul (Karen) Jacobs; her 12 grandchildren: Regina (Jake), John (Amanda), Nicholas, Valentina,...

Susana Castaneda

Susana Castaneda

Jan 14, 2012

Catholic Services were offered in Memory of Susana CastanedaMsgr. Robert Walton to offer Memorial Service Mass, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 1:00pm, at Sacred Heart Church 39th & H St., Sacramento. A Celebration of Life Reception followed to share memories in celebration of her inspirational life with us. She was interred at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 6700 21st Ave, Sacramento,...

Darryl Gary Wagner

Darryl Gary Wagner

Jan 14, 2012

May 18, 1936 - Jan. 14, 2012 Loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Wagner, beloved daughter Jennifer Jane Wagner, and beloved Uncle Paavo 'Pete' Mannerstam. Survived by his daughters, Hilary Christensen and Lisa Wagner of Sacramento and Norah Smith (Ian) of Atlanta, and granddaughter Marion McKenzie Smith of Atlanta, as well as his...

Louis N. Desmond

Louis N. Desmond

Jan 13, 2012

Was born August 10, 1926 and passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He leaves behind his very loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Gerry Desmond. He is survived by his four children, Alana and Dave Neves, Gemma Konovaloff, Denise and Jeff Fields, and Louis Jr. and Nicole. He has 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Theodora (Thora) Manikas

Theodora (Thora) Manikas

Jan 13, 2012

In Sacramento, Thora passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 13, 2012. A native of Kozani, Greece, Thora was born to parents Demetrius and Fotini Kozaki on December 28, 1931. She came to America in 1969 where she met and married Tom Manikas, who preceded her in death. She will be greatly missed by her beloved son John T. Manikas...

Norma Marie Eramo

Norma Marie Eramo

Jan 11, 2012

Born in Clarksburg, CA on September 5, 1922. Went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2012 surrounded peacfully by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Tony Eramo, parents Minnie 8s Manuel Fernandes, sisters Verna Bonetti, and Doris Marquardsen. She is survived by her loving daughter Diane Harrold, grandchildren Kelli Harrold, and Kari Mendoza, and great-grandchildren Mariam,...

Jack F. Matranga

Jack F. Matranga

Jan 11, 2012

A local broadcasting pioneer, died peacefully in his Sacramento home at age 86, surrounded by loving care, on January 11, 2012 Beloved husband for 53 years of Ellie, devoted father of Jill and cherished grandfather of James Taugher. Jack was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Annabelle(Sears) and oldest daughter, Jan. A Sacramento native, Jack...

Robert A Walker

Robert A Walker

Jan 9, 2012

At age 95, Dad died peacefully on January 9, 2012, at his home in River Park. Dearly beloved father of Cindy (Rich Puppione), Patti (Peter Hayes), Judy (Patrick Kemp), Bob (Debbie), Jim, Tom (Shannon); loving companion of Catherine Gill; cherished grandfather of Chris and Bobby Puppione, Jennifer Harris, Siddhartha Hayes, Sarah Walker, Jennifer Holcomb, Max and Alexandra Walker; cherished great-grandfather...

William Presley King

William Presley King

Jan 1, 2012

Sept. 12, 1928 - Jan. 1, 2012 Born in Courtland, CA, Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, Darlene and William Harold King. He passed on January 1, 2012, in Folsom, CA after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Shay-King. They meet at their 40th class reunion, where their love story...

Anne T. Donovan

Anne T. Donovan

Dec 29, 2011

Sept. 16, 1924 - Dec. 29, 2011 Anne, 87, passed peacefully to the Light December 29, 2011, after a short illness. She was born on September 16, 1924 in the family home to James and Ellen Horgan. Anne was the youngest of four children and attended Holy Angels Grammar School and St. Joseph's Academy High School. She was a beloved...

Scott Curtis Black

Scott Curtis Black

Dec 29, 2011

Scott was born December 13, 1943 and passed away from cancer peacefully December 29, 20122 He attended McClatchy and Encina High and Schools CSU, Sacramento. He served in the U.S. Army and was a bridge builder for the Peace Corps in Africa. Scott was a skilled carpenter. He is lovingly survived by his wife Jeanne Wilke-Black and brothers Terry, Tino...

Marilyn Josephine Mcaleer

Marilyn Josephine Mcaleer

Dec 24, 2011

Marilyn Josephine McAleer, a fourth generation native of Sacramento, passed away at home on December 24, 2011 at the age of 64. Marilyn was born on April 22, 1947 at Mercy General Hospital to Harold Aphonsus McAleer and Noreen Ryan McAleer. She was preceded in death by her brother Harold John McAleer. Marilyn attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Saint Francis...

Ronald G. Robinson

Ronald G. Robinson

Dec 21, 2011

Ronald Gene Robinson was born on December 12, 1938 and passed on December 21, 2011. Ronald was a native of Woodland, Ca. and a resident of Sacramento for more than 40 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia of 55 years, 3 children; Kim, Jeff and Pam and 7 grandchildren; Chase, Tanner, Parker, Kaitlyn, Joe, Sam, and Emma....

Robert O. Spears

Robert O. Spears

Dec 20, 2011

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, born May 5, 1935 in Raleigh, NC, passed away at the age of 76, December 20, 2011. Robert is survived by his Wife Leslie Spears, Children Tamara Spears (Becky), Charles Thornton (Michelle), Grandchildren Nicole Spears and Courtnee Thornton. Robert was preceded in death by his Parents Wiley and Belle Spears, Son Robert Spears Jr. and...

Elizabeth Lucille Ellis

Elizabeth Lucille Ellis

Dec 19, 2011

ELLIS, Elizabeth L. (Betty) Passed away on 12/19/11 after a brief illness at the age of 81. Dear husband James W. (Jim) Ellis, preceded her in death; survived by son James W. Ellis III of Fairfax, Virginia, daughter Jane Ellis of Sacramento, and granddaughter Jacqueline Ellis, of Arlington, Virginia. Treasured niece Mary Hanson of Carmichael held her hand as she...

Charles Stanley Gilliam

Charles Stanley Gilliam

Dec 18, 2011

A memorial Mass for native Sacramentan and retired Sacramento Bee and Senior Spectrum staff writer, Charles Stanley Gilliam (also known as Sacramento Stan), will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on January 7, 2010 in Sacred Heart Church, 39th and J Streets. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow the memorial Mass at the Newman Center, 5900 Newman Court. Stan died...

Bessie Mccowan

Bessie Mccowan

Dec 12, 2011

McCowan, Bessie In West Sacramento, California, December 12,2011. Beloved wife of 23 years to Aardn McCowan. Ther were married 06/22/1964. Loving mother of JoAnn, Brenda Lee, David Turner, Rosetta McCowan and the late Charles, Maryann, and Shirley Turner. Daughter of the late Bruce and Maddies Burton. Also survived by numerous Brothers, Sisters, Grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A...

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