East Lawn Obituaries
East Sacramento, South Sacramento, Elk Grove, Greenback & I-80
Thelma Joyce Merie Brafford
Aug 3, 2025
Thelma Joyce Merie Brafford passed away peacefully Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 88, in Roseville, California. She was born on March 24, 1937, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Thelma’s life was one of service, strength, and deep devotion to her family and community.
Raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Thelma attended Holy Rosary Catholic...
Elva Loree Parry
Aug 3, 2025
Elva Loree Parry, beloved wife, mother, grandma, and grandma great passed away in Roseville, CA on August 3, 2025. Loree was born on November 7, 1936 in Hanford California, the eighth out of nine children to Lewis William Seymour and Elva Estelle (Hanks) Seymour. Loree met her husband Douglas Parry while they were students at Brigham Young University. They were...
Lai Yoon Yee
Jul 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the peaceful passing of Lai Yoon Yee on July 31, 2025 in Sacramento, California at the age of 90 with her family by her side.
She is survived by her daughter Wai Mui (Idy) Kwong, son-in-law Kwok Leung (Alan) Chu, grandson Pok-Chung (Chester) Chu, and granddaughter Wing Man (Melanie) Chu....
Richard Lee Chestnut Jr.
Jul 29, 2025
Richard Lee Chestnut Jr., 54, of Sacramento, California, passed away on July 29, 2025. He was the beloved son of Richard and Joyce Chestnut and was born on October 9, 1970, in Circleville, Ohio. Richard was a devoted husband to Lisa Chestnut and a loving father to Ashley (Michael) Zotzman and Cody (Kati) Chestnut.
A man of unwavering faith and work...
Mary E. Carroll
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Carroll, 67, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at her home in Sacramento, CA.
She was born in St. Paul, MN, in 1957 to Evelyn Carroll (née Eliseuson) and William Carroll. Mary Beth, as she was called then, moved with her family to California in 1965. Mary and her siblings—Catherine, Leslie, Tim, Michael, and Bill—remained close throughout their...
Doris & Melvin Malone
Jul 26, 2025
Melvin and Doris met in 1969 at a military dance, started dating, and got married July 14th 1970. In 1973 had a son, Quinton in Columbus Ohio, was stationed in Sacramento California in 1979, where they live till his death in 2023, and Doris' death in 2025. They are survived by son Quinton, and various relatives.
Tereza "Tessie" Borja
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Tereza “Tessie” Borja. Tessie was called to heaven on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 91.
Tessie was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines on October 15, 1933. She graduated from Holy Ghost Catholic School in 1950, then attended Chinese General College, where...
Alex Suerte Tiongson
Jul 25, 2025
We are gathered today to mourn the passing and reflect on the life of Alex Suerte Tiongson, who was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Alex was born on May 30, 1942, in the Philippines (Asingan, Pangasinan) to Alejandro and Alejandra Tiongson. He was the youngest of three siblings: Roland, the eldest brother, and Norma,...
Robert Joe Robinson Sr
Jul 24, 2025
Robert Joe Robinson Sr., born on June 19, 1931 in Denver, Colorado passed away on July 24, 2025 at his home in Sacramento, California at the age of 94.
Bob, as he was affectionately known, grew up in Colorado. He loved to play Baseball and for those who do not know, was a Roller-Skating Champion in his youth. Colorado is where...
Janet Aalgaard
Jul 23, 2025
Fifty-two years married
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Forever loved by Randy, Angel, Dave, Crystal, Brad, Andrew, Dulce, Kathryn, Otilia, Lola, Nea, Alexander, Ambrose, Greyson.
June Sharon Foe
Jul 23, 2025
June Sharon Foe, 90, passed away peacefully in Sacramento, California on July 23, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on May 9, 1935 in Dryden Township, Michigan, she was the fourth child of Frank and Edith Foe, following brothers Ward, Clinton, and sister Frances, who died in childhood. After graduating from Michigan State University in 1957, June moved to Carmel,...
Maydell "Dell" Elaine Higley
Jul 22, 2025
Maydell (Dell) Elaine Turner (Higley)’s life-journey began August 22, 1936. Born to Francis and George Turner, she was the 9th of Francis’ 11 children. Dell grew up in Pasadena, California. She moved to Duarte, California when she was 15 to live with her older sister Georgia and her husband Floyd Sturtevant because their mother had to return to work. Francis...
Norbert Phillip Pfeiffer Jr.
Jul 22, 2025
Norbert Phillip Pfeiffer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Born on April 13, 1940, in San Jose, California, Norbert was a proud fifth-generation Californian. He was raised on a ranch in Almaden Valley, where the foundations of his lifelong love of people, family, and community were formed.
Norbert attended...
Tuong Quoc Chung
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Tuong Quoc Chung
With great love and deep remembrance, we announce the peaceful passing of Tuong Chung, who left us in his sleep on July 22, 2025, at the age of 80 surrounded by his family. Born on October 12, 1944, Tuong lived entirely on his own terms, a quiet rebel with a kind soul and a...
Marsha J. Dillon
Jul 21, 2025
Marsha J. Dillon ~
3 March 1943- 21 July 2025
Age 82, in Sacramento of natural causes.
Predeceased by both parents Thomas & Ruth Bratten of Lafayette, California, survived by husband of 57 years William A Dillon Jr.
Marsha retired after 51 years of teaching in the Geography Department of Sacramento State.
Jesse Floyd Feger
Jul 21, 2025
Jesse Feger was a bright light, full of optimism and positivity. With a heart of gold, his smile, kindness and joy could brighten anyone's day. He had a natural charisma and charm that allowed him to befriend anyone. His laughter was contagious, his gentle affection could fill you with warmth, and his love was boundless.
Jesse is survived by his mother,...
Ann Castanho Ayres
Jul 21, 2025
Pleasanton, California - Ann Castanho Ayres: Devoted wife of William R. Ayres. Loving mother to Bill (Sarah) and Debbie Ayres. Endearing Ava to granddaughters Carly and Haley & Kooba. Favorite Aunt. Friend to all she met. Born 12/09/1927 in Walnut Grove. Deceased 07/21/2025. Preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Maria Castanho; her siblings Tony, Mary and Helen; and...
Tony Ong
Jul 21, 2025
Tony Ong, 62, of Sacramento, CA, passed away early in the morning on July 21, 2025, from lung cancer, with his mother by his side as she had been throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Yau Foon Ong. Tony is survived by his mother, Jeanne Ong, sister Elizabethe Heagerty, sister Julie Clary, brother Eugene Ong,...
