Oct 13, 2025

Karen Stryker was born on September 1, 1943, in Richmond, California.

 Karen attended Richmond High School, following her graduation, she moved with her family to Sacramento, where she embarked on a  career with the State of California in the Department of Water Resources. Karen devoted 38 years to her profession before retiring in 2000.

She is survived by her sister, Sheryl Schroeder...

Oct 12, 2025

If roses grow in Heaven,

Lord please pick a bunch for me,

Place them in my Mother’s arms

and tell her they’re from me.

- Dolores M. Garcia

Barbara Ferreira

December 10, 1929 – October 12, 2025

Barbara Ferreira, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on December 10, 1929, in Chowchilla,...

Oct 12, 2025

Oct 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leonardo Orallo Alontave on October 12, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born on October 9, 1954, in Quezon City, Philippines, Leonardo graduated from Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo High School in 1971. He later earned a degree in Information Systems Management from the University of San Francisco.

Leonardo married Teresita Pangilinan in Los Angeles,...

Oct 12, 2025

Darlene Walker of Sacramento passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on February 15, 1929, in Arnold, Nebraska. Darlene later moved to California with her family, where she attended Oakland Technical High School and met Wiley Walker, Jr. They were married in October 1948. At the time of Wiley’s passing in 2007,...

Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025

Susan, lovingly known as Sue, was born in Grand Rapids, MI in 1953 and passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2025 after a short illness.

After Sue married her beloved husband Michael in 1977 they headed west and eventually settled in Sacramento. In 1987 she began working at Mercy Foundation, which raises funds on behalf of the Sisters of...

Oct 10, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born on October 22, 1937, in Brawley, California, she was the proud daughter of Louisa Alonzo Sidhu and Sucha Singh Sidhu. Her mother was Mexican and her father Punjabi, and from them she inherited a deep love of family, a strong will, and a...

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Cathy Ellen Cross (James), 72, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Roseville, California, her final days she was surrounded by the people she loved most. She was born on August 30, 1953, in Sacramento, California, to Jim and Beverly James.

A longtime resident of North Highlands, Cathy graduated from Highlands High School in 1971. She built a fulfilling career...

Oct 6, 2025

Oct 5, 2025

DENNIS JOSEPH KELLY OCTOBER 22, 1966 – OCTOBER 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, forever missed and remembered son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, Dennis Joseph Kelly.

Dennis regaled a bevy of fans with his Irish wit, good humor, and ready laughter, as he poured their favorite libation at various venues, notably in San...

Oct 4, 2025

Barbara Jean Erickson Rossi, 86, of Sacramento, passed away on October 4, 2025 in Roseville, California.

Barbara was born in Berkeley, California to Frank and Thelma Erickson on November 8, 1938. She attended school at Sacramento High. She worked as as Administrative Assistant for the Sacramento County Probation Department for 32 years. Barbara received many honors and awards.

Barbara enjoyed playing Bridge...

Oct 4, 2025

Stanley "Stan the Man Bode", affectionately known to many as "Hard Core Bode," of Elk Grove, California, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 at the age of 84 years old. Born on August 30, 1941, in Sacramento to Walter and Sally Bode. Stanley's time on Earth will one day be remembered through the stories and endeavors that honored his...

Oct 3, 2025

Dave Coyle, a life-long resident of Sacramento, CA died at his home on October 3, 2025. After graduating from Luther Burbank High School in 1967, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Air Force which included one tour in Vietnam at Da Nang and Dong Ha-a strategically important U.S Marine Corps Base and critical supply hub for U.S. forces in the region....

Oct 2, 2025

Felipe Melendres Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his home on October 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He lived a full and meaningful life, marked by unwavering dedication to his family and a lifelong commitment to helping others.

Born on January 13, 1946, in Manila, Philippines. Felipe was the third of ten children born to the late Felipe Melendres Sr....

Sep 30, 2025

Balbinita Mestre was born on December 22, 1930 in Silay City, Philippines. She had two older brothers and two younger sisters. Like most Filipinos, she was raised as a Roman Catholic. In 1941, Japan attacked the Philippines. Her father took the family into the mountain forest to hide for several months. In God’s mercy, her immediate family survived World War...

Sep 29, 2025

Cora M. Matney, 87, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She lived a long and loving life devoted to her family and those she cared for deeply. Born to Ray and Grace Albers on October 4, 1937, Cora was the youngest of four siblings. Her family later moved from Hazen, North Dakota to Lodi, California, where she met and...

Sep 28, 2025

Robert W. Walther, Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Beloved husband of Alicia. Loving father to Billy (Kerry) and Danielle.

Doting grandfather to Tyler, Samantha and Kayleigh. Loving brother to Carol, Virginia (Dennis), Randy (Laurie) and Debbie (Wes).

Caring uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Bob passed away peacefully at Kaiser Permanente Hospital.

A beloved soul who touched so many lives.

Bob had a love for...