Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Frances Josephine Schrader
Dec 9, 2011
Frances passed away peacefully at home amid family in West Sacramento on December 9, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born September 22, 1918 into a family of 12 children of Melchior and Elizabeth Eberhard in Sacramento and leaves a sister and 3 brothers. She attended St. Francis Grammar School and St. Joseph...
Marie Christen
Dec 8, 2011
Marie Christen was born in Sacramento on August 27, 1921 and went to Heaven December 8, 2011. Loving wife of 42 years to Charlie Christen; mother to Cecilia Christen Gandre (George) and Judy Christen; grandmother to Charles Macdonald (Aubree) and Shawna Durigan; great-grandmother to Brennan, Jack, Reese and Shelby; sister to Gay McLaughlin and Anna Rose DeFazio; aunt to many,...
Carol Marie Shannon
Dec 8, 2011
Carol Marie Shannon 12/25/1917 - 12/08/2011 Carol Shannon of Rocklin, CA passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011. She was 93 years old. Carol was born in St. Maries, Idaho. She attended North Bend High School in Oregon where she excelled in home economics. She married Robert Hoyt Shannon of Columbus, Ohio on October 4, 1944 in San Luis Obispo,...
Joseph Gregory Verderber
Dec 2, 2011
It is with a profound sense of grief that our beloved and adored husband, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, godfather, friend and coach, Joseph Gregory Verderber, made his transformation from an angel on earth to one in heaven on Friday December 2nd, at the age of 54. Joe was born in Washington, PA on March 6th, 1957 to Joseph and Mary...
Sister Mary Consilia Lynsky
Dec 1, 2011
Sister Mary Consilia Lynskey died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on December 1, 2011. Born June 9, 1924 in County Galway, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Lynskey. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on January 14, 1960 and professed final vows on August 15, 1967. Sister Mary Consilia trained as a...
Rita Catherine Giuliani
Nov 30, 2011
Rita passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2011 at the age of 93. Rita led a full and happy life. She graduated with a Masters degreee from UC Berkeley in Social Work; putting her degreee to good use by joining the Red Cross in WWII to help our servicemen. For most of her adult life she lived in Belmont, CA,...
Ruby L. English-Austin
Nov 19, 2011
Our beloved Ruby passed away in Sacramento after a battle with a short illness on November 19th at the age of 88. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 2 1923. She lived an incredible life as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her son Jerry and daughter Caroline Sue. She is preceded in death...
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