In loving Memory of Margaret “Peggy” Ellen Ogness - Age 74, of North Highlands passed away January 3, 2026. She was born December 7, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. She married Richard Arther Ogness, her high school sweetheart on July 24, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio. They eventually settled in Sacramento.
She worked for the State of California for 30 years. She was...
Baby Aven Renji Sigua:
Our sweet baby Aven, only 17 months old, passed away in his sleep on January 3rd, 2026. A joyful soul with a contagious smile and giggles. Aven loved listening to the wheels on the bus, playing with his cousins, driving all types of cars, and taking baths. He was a foodie baby, would never say no to...
Diana was born on August 15, 1953, and was adopted by Marion and Gale Dunn. She was raised in South Sacramento near 17th Street and Florin Road. Diana attended John F. Kennedy High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1970.
Diana worked for the University of California, Berkeley, as a Financial Manager for over 20 years before retiring. Following...
Mollie Edna Burroughs (née Arnold), age 88, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.
Mollie was born on July 3, 1937, in Sacramento, California, where she lived most of her life. While in junior high school, she met the love of her life, Geoffrey Burroughs. Mollie and Geoff were married for nearly 70 years and had three children, Lisa Burroughs, Spencer...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Edward Fleming, who passed away on New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2025 in Sacramento.
Edward Fleming was born on June 21, 1962 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Edward Oliver Fleming Sr. and Jessie Pearl Fleming.
Edward built a life defined by hard work, pride in what he created, and a deep...
Kervin Demone Williams was born on October 8, 1968, in Oscoda, Michigan, to the late Willie H. Williams and Maloid Williams. He passed away on December 30, 2025, in Roseville, California. Kervin graduated from Oakmont High School in 1986. Shortly after graduation, he proudly joined the United States Army, serving his country before returning to civilian life. Following his military...
Christine (Chris) Cook Goetz passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Sacramento, California, surrounded by her children and son-in-law. Chris was born in Rockville Centre, New York, on June 8, 1960, the third of four siblings to Francis Patrick and Elizabeth Cook Wanamaker. She spent her childhood years between Georgia and Wisconsin, later raising her own children in Alpharetta,...
Ben was born in Guangzhou, China on May 21, 1955, as the 2nd of five siblings: three brothers and a sister. He worked to support his family from a young age, through an era of political and economic turbulence.
In 1972, the government’s Down to the Countryside movement displaced him and many other city-born youths from their homes; he labored in...
Inez Beatrice Culwell, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2025, with her loving daughters by her side. Born on February 24, 1931, Inez lived a life rooted in devotion to family, quiet strength, and enduring love.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jon Calvin Culwell; her parents, Peter and Elsie Valladon; her brothers,...
John Wilber Rodrigues, a lifelong resident of the Sacramento area with deep roots in its river communities, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on March 1, 1931, in Sacramento, California, John was the son of John F. Rodrigues and Virginia Mary Young, who later became known as Virginia Mary Rodrigues Cofer.
John proudly served...
Richard Jean Faulconer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, on his 83rd birthday.
Richard was born a French citizen on December 29, 1942, in Biskra, in the French Department of Constantine, Algeria, to Alfred "Julien" Gamin and Lucienne Brugerolles. His early years took him across the Middle East, including time in Iran...
Wing Hee Fong passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 at the age of 104. Born in Toison, China, he immigrated to the US in his late teens. He served in the US Army during World War II (1943-1946). He spent most of his adult life in Sacramento, CA where he and his wife, Sylvan, raised their five children. He...
Brian Scott Ruecker was born on October 23, 1960 in San Francisco and passed away December 25, 2025 in Sacramento. He was a loving husband to Renee for 30 years and proud father to Kathleen.
Brian grew up in Terra Linda, CA. He attended Terra Linda High School and graduated from Marin Academy. Growing up Brian loved baseball, skiing, cars, music,...
Isabelle Roman Nelesen, 81, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. Born and raised in San Francisco, Isabelle carried a lifelong love for the city, along with a deep pride in her Italian heritage that shaped her values, traditions, and the way she cared for others.
Isabelle attended Lincoln High School and graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing, becoming a...
Joyce Del Pero Donaldson, age 85, of Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24th, 2025. Born and raised in Yuba City, California, Joyce spent most of her adult life in Sacramento, where she raised her family and formed many long lasting relationships.
Joyce worked for over 30 years as an administrative assistant for the State of California...
Charles E. Cosper, born on April 17, 1935, in Arkansas, passed away on December 22, 2025. Charles was a man whose life was dedicated to service and improvement, both in his professional pursuits and personal endeavors.
He was the son of Joe Bell Cosper and Emma Viola Hughes Cosper, both born in Arkansas. During Charles' youth, the family moved to Oklahoma,...
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” - Psalm 116:15
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Reiln L. Allen, Jr., a precious and beloved baby boy, who transitioned peacefully into eternal rest. Though Reiln’s time on earth was brief, his life made an everlasting impact on all who were...