Dec 22, 2025

Marilyn Licursi (née Short), December 22, 2025

Marilyn Licursi passed away peacefully on December 22 at the age of 94. Her passions were varied and vibrant: cherishing her family and friends, enjoying summers by the water and winters in the snow, expressing herself through painting and piano, exploring the world through travel, and creating gardens where she lived.

Born on January 30,...

Dec 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Felix Escobar Ordoñez, 91, fell into eternal sleep in the dawn hours of Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Sacramento, CA. Born August 22, 1934, in Rio Bravo, Guatemala, Felix was one of eight siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leandro Escobar and Maria Diega Ordoñez and six siblings. His brother, Cesar...

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Eric Mann,73, of Davis, Ca. died at UC Davis Sacramento Hospital of complications from colitis.

Eric was born in Brownsville, Texas, on November 14, 1952. Being born to a career Coast Guard officer Eric moved over 10 times around the country. As valedictorian of Los Fresnos (Texas) High School class of 1971, he gave his speech both in English and Spanish.

Eric...

Dec 16, 2025

Wendy Lorraine Edwards passed away on December 16, 2025, in Sacramento, California, at the age of 57.

Born on August 14, 1968, Wendy brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life. She found happiness in the simple pleasures—attending concerts, enjoying evenings at the drive-in, capturing moments through photography, and spending cherished time with friends and family. Wendy is...

Dec 15, 2025

Dec 13, 2025

Vasiliki (Bessie) Anton was lifted to heaven to be with Jesus on December 13, 2025,

at very nearly the age of 100 years old. The world she knew, called her “Mom”.

She was born in her own home in Roseville, CA, on January 24, 1926, being the daughter of two Greek immigrant parents, with brothers Nick and Gus. She graduated from High...

Dec 11, 2025

Darrel Wayne Lewis and Kathleen Ann Lewis shared 59 years of marriage and a life defined by love, curiosity, service, and adventure. Together, they built a family and a home rooted in learning, laughter, and compassion, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew them.

Darrel Wayne Lewis, born April 15, 1943, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age...

Dec 11, 2025

Born on May 16, 1972, Rainier “Jeff” Mariano departed from this world too soon on December 11, 2025.

In honoring Jeff’s memory, we reflect on the loss of an individual whose life was defined by devotion to family, faith, and education. Jeff was a lifelong learner - he earned two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Washington - B.A in English...

Dec 11, 2025

Bernabe Celle Mercado “Bernie” was born on June 11, 1934, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, to his loving parents, Gonzalo and Ladislawa Mercado. He is survived by his wife, Norma Saceda Mercado, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. In addition, he is also survived by his children: Jo-Ann Mercado, Norman and Raquel Mercado, and Maria Norbe and...

Dec 9, 2025

Amuru Rachman Stamps Peebles, affectionately known as “Roc,” was born on March 20, 1973, in Fresno, California, to Ivory Stamps and Denise Peebles.

Roc graduated from De Anza High School and went on to attend community college in Santa Barbara and Fresno. From an early age, Roc’s personality and creativity stood out. As a child, he loved breakdancing and proudly wore...

Dec 9, 2025

Willette G. Stratton was born in Sacramento CA on November 29, 1932, passed away in Hughson CA on December 9, 2025 at the age of 93. Willette lived most of her life in Sacramento, she was a proud graduate of Sacramento High School. While in high school she met the love of her life Karren “Bud” Stratton. She was an...

Dec 9, 2025

Sharon Lee Blakemore Reyes, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She passed at her home in Sacramento, California, surrounded by her loving family. 

Sharon, who went by Shari, was born on April 5, 1960, in Mill Valley, California, the oldest child of Lee and Nellie Blakemore. 

Shari graduated from Bullard High...

Dec 8, 2025

Sam passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2025, surrounded by all his loving family. Dad

was 92 years old. He was born at home in rural upstate New York to Frederick and Katherine Geraldsen

on September 4th, 1933. He was the youngest of their seven children. He took great pride in having been

raised in a loving Christian home. Being a farm...

Dec 7, 2025

Dec 6, 2025

Jeanne Ruth Ogden, of Discovery Bay, California, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Brentwood California.

Visitation will be from 9 am to 11am on Tuesday December 23, 2025, at East Lawn Cemetery in East Sacramento, California.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Tuesday December 23, 2025, at East Lawn Cemetery in East Sacramento, California with David Dena officiating. Burial...

Dec 4, 2025

Robert Y. Ito 

Robert Yoshiharu Ito, age 90, of Sacramento passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2025. He was devoted to his family and will be dearly missed.

Robert was born on August 2, 1935, to Nobuyoshi and Kazue Ito and raised in the Florin area. During World War II, he was interned in Jerome, Arkansas and Gila River, Arizona.

He...

Dec 2, 2025

Masako Swanson passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 at the age of 96. Masako was a devoted wife, predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Philip Swanson. Masako and Philip met when his Army battalion was stationed in Japan in 1951. They stayed in touch over the years after he was transferred to Europe. After a long distance courtship,...

Nov 30, 2025

Nov 30, 2025

Charner "Hal" Gore Jr passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Hal was born July 16, 1933 in Polk County Arkansas. He was the fourth of five children of Charner and Nellie (Reedy) Gore.

He graduated from Hatfield High School, in Hatfield Arkansas in 1951 and joined the Navy a few months later. He was a...