With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Laurel Borre (Holt), age 50, of Elk Grove, California, on February 1, 2026. She was born in Missouri on October 25, 1975, Laurel lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Laurel was a dedicated medical coder for 25 years, known for her...
Dolores J. Aldred, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on February 1, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. She was born on April 2, 1934, in Hayward, CA.
The widow of Donald M. Aldred, Dolores loved being a Registered Nurse and an amateur photographer.
Known for her strong, adventurous, and dynamic personality, Dolores embraced life fully. She was an avid movie buff,...
Cleo Maine Brown passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Sacramento, California. Born in 1933, Cleo lived a life rich with love, determination, and deep devotion to her family.
Cleo was a remarkable woman whose strength and independence shaped everything she touched. She built a highly successful career in real estate through hard work, confidence, and perseverance, taking pride in...
Donald Decuir, 92, of Sacramento via Richmond, CA, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.
Born on August 17, 1933 in Louisiana to Elizabeth Verret and Herman Decuir, he was known for his warm, welcoming smile, the twinkle in his eye, and his loving greeting of, "Hey, baby!" Donald was a talented master carpenter as well as a photography hobbyist and...
David Beales passed away on January 29, 2026 at home in Elk Grove, Ca. He was born on March 3, 1951 in Oakland, Ca. The only child of Benjamin Beales and Anne Marengo Beales, he leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Sato. He leaves behind many loving cousins in California, Ohio, Michigan and Florida.
David’s father passed away when...
Jason Durel Kirtley,
was unexpectedly called home on January 27, 2026 in, Windsor California, at the age of 42.
Born on May 03, 1983 in Sacramento, California. Jason is the oldest child to Dennis & Patty Kirtley.
Jason was a devoted parent, loving son, cherished sibling, loyal friend and coach who left a lasting impact on countless lives.
Jason was known for his kind...
Patricia Ann (Skinner) Miller, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 25.
Patricia was born on February 20, 1933, in Ilion, New York to Grace and Clayton Skinner. She graduated from Richfield Springs Central High School, New York. Patricia married James Edward Miller in 1950, and they were married for 59 years.
Patricia worked for James J. Cordano Company as the Controller...
Kathrine Lee (Gorman) Schwer, lovingly known as Kathey or “Mouse,” passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on May 30, 1951, in Oakland, California.Kathey was married to Richard Schwer for 51 years. She was a devoted mother to Julie Steen (45) and Jeffrey Schwer (40), and a deeply proud grandmother to Emma and...
HF Frost passed away on January 23, 2026 in Grants Pass, Oregon where he lived the last 30 years with his wife Lila Frost. HF and Lila graduated from Elk Grove High School together.
Born August 9, 1934 in Missouri, HF was a devoted husband who loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a man of strong faith, who...
Ruthie Geneva Butterfield
5/20/1934 - 1/23/2026
Ruthie Geneva Butterfield passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 91 in Elk Grove, CA. She was born on May 20, 1934, in Oklahoma City to Curtis Edgar and Lulu Tishie Tharp. She was the last of 10 biological siblings. Her mother died when Ruthie was 5 years old. At the age of...
Michael Steven Lowry, born October, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas passed away on January 23, 2026. Mike graduated from Mira Loma High School, class of 1963, and was a 37+ year employee with the California DMV, and CalTRANS. Preceded in death, by Patricia, Mike is survived by five children, thirteen grandchildren, and even more great-grandchildren. A service will be held...
Anthony “Tony” Ouellette, 56, peacefully left us on January 22, 2026, in Sacramento, California, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 26, 1969, in Burlingame, California, to his parents, Steve and Judy Ouellette. In 1979, he moved to the Sacramento area, where he would spend the rest of his life.
Tony graduated from Elk Grove High School...
Our dear mother, Madeline Jew, passed away peacefully at 94 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior with family by her side. She was a loving mother to Greg (Annette) and Cindy (Clint), a cherished grandmother to Darrell, Cory (Kathy), Nick (Jilian), and Josh, and a wonderful great-grandmother to Jasper, Jonah, and Penelope. She is survived by her...
The Midshipman Prayer
Almighty Father, whose way is in the sea, and whose paths are in the great waters, whose command is over all and whose love never faileth:
Let me be aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will.
Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and in deed, and helping me so to live...
Robert E. Krull II, known as Bob, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short illness. Born and raised in Elk Grove, CA, on the family dairy with his parents, Phyllis and Bob, and his brother Tom, Bob attended UC Davis before enlisting in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. After returning home, he...
Bonnie was born on June 24, 1937, in Rupert, Idaho to Joseph Ray Teal and Cecila Eleanor Gauvey. She married Wallace Edward LeMay on April 25, 1953, together they had four daughters, Kathryn Ilene LeMay, Rhonda Lynn Wagner, Michelle Denise Wells, and Kimberly Elizabeth Meister. She was mother-in-law to Mark Wells, Claire Wagner and Dennis Meister. Grandmother to Dan Wells,...