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Paul L. Kelly

Paul L. Kelly

Oct 4, 2011

He is the husband mabel Kelly and grandfather of Karen Freeman. He was born in Springfield, Ohio and moved to Sacramento where he lived in Sacramento for 55 years. He worked for the Department of Defense for 40 years as a Mechanic.

Hildred Loretta Pierson

Hildred Loretta Pierson

Oct 4, 2011

In Elk Grove, on October 4, 2011 Beloved wife of the late Robert Leon Pierson, loving mother of Bob (Sharon), Ken (Sharon), Richard (Robin), Bill (Helen), and Tim (Melinda) Pierson, and the late Pat, Tom, and Jim and his wife Peggy Pierson, mother-in-law of Cassie and Eleanor Pierson (wives of Pat & Tim). Sister of the late Geneveive Kierl, Helen...

William Ellery Mcclatchy

William Ellery Mcclatchy

Sep 20, 2011

William Ellery McClatchy, a world-class croquet player and the last member of his generation to oversee the family's newspaper business, The McClatchy Co., died Tuesday at age 86. He died of natural causes at his home in Pope Valley in Napa County, said his nephew Kevin McClatchy. William Ellery McClatchy was the middle of three brothers who inherited and expanded...

Philip Stroube Richardson

Philip Stroube Richardson

Sep 17, 2011

Stroube was born on April 19, 1929, in Bloomington, Indiana, and died on September 17, 2011, at home in Carmichael, of respiratory failure. He is survived by his wife Patty. After graduating from Indiana University in 1951, he joined the Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from the Air Force in 1971....

Betty Jane Mackenzie

Betty Jane Mackenzie

Sep 16, 2011

In Sacramento, September 16, 2011. Beloved wife of Norman B. MacKenzie (60 years), loving mother of Lisa M. Sorensen and the late David M. Droppo, mother-in-law of John K. Sorensen, daughter of Louis U. and Georganna Moody, sister of Louis U. Moody, Jr., cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 11, aunt of Danny and Jimmy Moody. A native...

Patricia M Andrew

Patricia M Andrew

Sep 13, 2011

Pat Andrew, beloved wife and mother, passed away on September 13, 2011 following a short illness. Born March 17, 1931 to Kathryn and Jack Moran in Denver, Pat graduated Vallejo HS in 1949 and UC Berkeley in 1953. She was a Master Teacher and noted Bay Area artist. Pat married her high school sweetheart, Dr. William N. Andrew, in 1953....

Bryte Johnson

Bryte Johnson

Sep 10, 2011

Died on September 10, 2011 at the age of 76 in the company of his family after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was a fourth generation Sacramentan, born on June 24, 1935. He graduated from Sacramento High School and UC Berkeley, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. His career as a stockbroker spanned over...

Esther Anna D'Andretta

Esther Anna D'Andretta

Sep 1, 2011

Born in Franklin, California on May 25, 1914, Esther died peacefully on September 1, 2011 in Sacramento. She was predeceased by her devoted and beloved husband, John D'Andretta and her parents Christian and Christine Schmidt and her sisters Lydia Voth and Freida Pfeiffer. She is survived by her sister Ruth Gordon, many nieces and nephews, including Victor Edward Martinelli, his...

Donald J. Barbeau

Donald J. Barbeau

Aug 30, 2011

Peacefully passed in Sacramento, on August 30, 2011. He was a native Sacramentan, known for painting and wallpapering many restaurants in Old Sacramento. As a young boy at the age of 11, he was the youngest professional magician in the city and was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He also obtained a Master's Degree in Theology....

Betty Marie Hogue

Betty Marie Hogue

Aug 26, 2011

Betty died peacefully in her sleep, in Sacramento on August 25, 2011. She was the wife Dean M. Hogue who passed away in 1989 and was also the former wife of Warren Denham who passed away in 1992. She also rejoins her parents, the late Bertha and Jimmie Hicks. She will be deeply missed by her children, Beverly Howell (Robert)...

Elizabeth Hook Lehe

Elizabeth Hook Lehe

Aug 22, 2011

Born June 20, 1918 in Oakland, CA, a fifth generation Californian. She graduated from Piedmont High School in 1935 and from the University of California, Berkeley in 1939 where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. She belonged to the Junior League of Sacramento and La Casa de los Ninos. She taught elemen- tary school for 15 years. She...

Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan

Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan

Aug 12, 2011

Sister died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on August 12, 2011. Born in San Francisco on July 25, 1919 to the late Richard and Mary Brannigan, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1938 and professed final vows in 1944. She spent the first 10 years of her religious life as an elementary school teacher in a...

Warrene Laurel Willard

Warrene Laurel Willard

Aug 7, 2011

WILLARD, Warrene 71, passed away on Sunday, August 7, in her hometown of Sacramento. Warrene was a forerunner to successful businesswomen in the 70s, where she managed and owned University Executive Center in the Campus Commons Area and the Forum Executive Center downtown. She also operated the 2110 K Building and was a real estate agent and broker. She was...

Phyllis Elise Peterson

Phyllis Elise Peterson

Aug 7, 2011

PETERSON, Phyllis Died August 7, 2011 at the age of 93. Raised in Riverdale, New York and graduated with honors from the University of Utah in 1939. She was married 65 years to Colonel Robert Peterson (USAFLC). During the 1940's she worked as a photographic model in New York City. In the 1960's she began graduate studies working toward an...

Stephen Casper Danel

Stephen Casper Danel

Aug 4, 2011

DANEL, Steve In Carmichael, on August 4, 2011. Beloved husband of Wanda Danel. Preceded in death by his mother and father Pearl and Steven, sister Pearl, brother Ralph and sister-in-law Daisy. Survived by his 5 sons, Russell, Doug, Kevin, Bret and Greg; and 4 step-children Wayne, Rick, Sandy and Melissa and his sister-in-law, Joan Allen. He is also survived by...

Joe Alejo Ibarra

Joe Alejo Ibarra

Aug 3, 2011

Passed away on August 3, 2011, age 91. Survived by his wife Connie; sons, Richard, Robert and Joseph; daughter Kathryn Policky; sons-in-law, Rick and Ken; daughters-in-law, Deedee and Vicki; grand- children, Jesse, Steven, Amelia, Kara, Michael and Jordan; and five great-grandchildren. Viewing Friday, August 5 from 2-7pm with rosary at 7pm at W.F. Gormley & Sons, 2015 Capitol Ave. Funeral...

Paul David Hoefling

Paul David Hoefling

Aug 2, 2011

In Sacramento, on August 2, 2011, at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy; daughters Karen and Theresa; son Rick; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; loving in-laws, nieces and nephews; and a host of long-time friends. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at Sacred Heart Church, 1040 39th St, Sacramento CA...

Yvonne Jean Stephens

Yvonne Jean Stephens

Jul 30, 2011

Yvonne Jean Stephens (who always preferred to be called Jean), was born on June 26, 1926 and passed away peacefully on July 30, 2011. She was 85 years old. Jean was the daughter of Ralph Henry Stephens and Emily Gertrude (Foulds) Stephens, both of whom were born in Illinois. She had one sibling, a younger brother, Robert, who preceded her...

Matthew Neal Lehe

Matthew Neal Lehe

Jul 29, 2011

Aug. 26, 1983 - July 29, 2011 On July 29, 2011, our son, brother, family and friend, Matthew Neal Lehe, returned to the light and love he so beautifully manifested in this world. Through us, may his joy radiate onward. May his smile remind us of better days. And like the sun that fills the sky, may his memory burn...

Wylie M. Nielson

Wylie M. Nielson

Jul 29, 2011

NIELSON, Wylie Macfarlane (1926-2011) Passed away on July 29, 2011. Wylie was born on March 16, 1926 in Santa Barbara, Ca. He joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and served with the 96th 'Deadeye' Infantry Division, E Company, 2nd Battalion in Okinawa and the Phillipines. Later, he had a 21-year career as a senior illustrator for the Army. After retiring...

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