Obituaries

Frances Josephine Schrader

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Adelle Patricia Spiess

Adelle Patricia Spiess

Nov 17, 2011

Former Sonora resident Adelle Patricia Williams Spiess died Nov. 17 at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. She was 83. Born in Tapco, Ariz., to Nina Lee and Clyde Williams, she graduated from Arizona State University with her teaching credential in 1953. While there she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Mu Rho Alpha honorary music sorority, and the...

Helen Mary Krist

Helen Mary Krist

Nov 17, 2011

A native of New Orleans, LA & resident of Sacramento for over 60 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Laura & Gregory Bartholomew. Survived by her husband Christo Krist and her sons, Christo Jr. (Yvonne Fischer), Bill (Lola Krist), & Nico (Shannon Felmley). Grandmother of 9, Great Grandmother of 2. In addition to her extensive family, she had many...

Jae Sik Mun

Jae Sik Mun

Nov 13, 2011

Of East Sacramento, formerly of Seoul, South Korea, father, grandfather, bus-driver for nearly thirty years, passed away Sunday, November 13, at the age of 79. He was a Korean veteran who loved singing and fishing, renowned for his skills on the river and at the microphone. His singing specialty was old Korean folk songs which he rendered with much feeling...

Jose Pena Zuniga

Jose Pena Zuniga

Nov 13, 2011

A longtime and unique resident of midtown, Jose passed away in Sacramento on November 13, 2011. He will be remembered for being a friend to many different people in the Sacramento area. Friends are welcome to attend a Liturgy Service on Friday (11/18) at Noon, at St. Mary's Cemetery Chapel, 6700 21st Ave. Arrangements by W.F. Gormley & Sons.

George J. Caselli

George J. Caselli

Nov 9, 2011

Colonel USAF Born on October 17, 1915, passed away on November 9, 2011. Beloved husband of 62 years to his bride Annetta. Loving father of John (Barbara), Jim (Julie) and Mike (Nancy) Caselli. Cherished grandfather of Tony (Becky Solie), David (Priscilla), Anna, Stephen, Bryan, Matthew, Lisa Caselli and Alex Besso. Great-grandfather to Miller Joseph Caselli. Third generation Sacramentan who grew...

Lila Joan Peterson

Lila Joan Peterson

Nov 7, 2011

Of Sacramento, CA., died November 7, 2011 at the age 79 years. She was born 1932 to Cyril and Kathleen Nagle. She attended St. Joseph's Academy and later graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Mary's College of Nursing of San Fransisco, CA. She married John A. Peterson on April 3, 1954 at All Hallows Catholic Church, Sacramento, CA. Lila...

Dorothy Paula Silva

Dorothy Paula Silva

Nov 3, 2011

Born to Augusto and Josephine (Cioli) Duccini on October 21, 1919 in Sacramento, CA. Passed away on November 3, 2011 surrounded by family and her dear friend and caregiver Connie Ortiz. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Delano Silva. Preceded in death by her son Don; sister Iva Mulhern; and brothers, Orland and Eugene Duccini. Loving mother to...

Sister Mary Loyola Macdonald

Sister Mary Loyola Macdonald

Nov 2, 2011

Died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on November 2, 2011. Born May 9, 1925 in Oakland, she was the daughter of Joseph and Veronica MacDonald. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 21, 1943 and professed final vows on August 21, 1949. A dedicated and passionate educator, Sister Mary Loyola spent most of her 58 years...

Theresa M O'Keefe

Theresa M O'Keefe

Oct 16, 2011

Passed away peacefully in her home on 10/16/11 at the age of 85. She was retired from the Sacramento Army Depot, after 30 years of service. She is survived by her brother, Thomas D. O'Keefe (Joan), sister's Ann M. Johnson, and Joan M. Knego. She was a member of the Catholic Deaf Community of Sacramento, Sacred Heart Church and Mercy...

Susan Jane Mondine

Susan Jane Mondine

Oct 14, 2011

Susan was born Feb. 17, 1947 and passed away Oct. 14, 2011. She was 64 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Betty and William Williams. She is survived by brother Randy of Virginia and sister Sally of Florida. For 25 years, she had been the loved, adored, and loving wife of Rene Mondine. Susan spent 16...

Robert C. Austin

Robert C. Austin

Oct 13, 2011

Robert was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dunham and Grace Austin on September 30, 1919. Beloved husband of Janet E. Austin over 64 years. They were married on December 27, 1946. Bob was raised in Detroit, Michigan with his late brother, Jerry Austin. He went in the Service in 1941 and was stationed at Mather Field for 4-1/2 years....

Thomas Francis Purtill

Thomas Francis Purtill

Oct 12, 2011

Born in San Francisco, on October 14, 1927, a devoted husband of 60 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on October 12, 2011. He is lovingly survived by his wife Rosemary and the 3 generations they created together: his children Susan Purtill-Barnes, Sara Ingalls (Tom), David (Linda), Brian (Jymmey Lynne), Joan Lippi...

Herbert Hoover Gaffney

Herbert Hoover Gaffney

Oct 10, 2011

In Carmichael, October 10, 2011. A native of Alabama, and a 17 year resident of Sacramento, aged 82 years. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Avenue, October 20 at 11:00am, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the Trinity Cathedral Memorial Fund, 2620 Capitol Ave, Sacto., Calif.,...

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