All Obituaries

  Catherine Mary Smith, 61 of Sacramento passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 24th, 2021 in Sacramento, CA. Visitation will be 6pm-8pm Friday, October 8th 2021 at Sierra View Funeral Chapel. 6201 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael CA 95608 Celebration of life will be the following day, Saturday, October 9, at Foothill community center located at 5510 Diablo drive, Sacramento CA.   Catherine was born at Mercy Hospital in Downtown Sacramento to Anthony Joseph and Mary...

Elaine Sturges, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2021. Elaine was born in San Francisco on Jan 10,1938 to Kenneth A and Marie E Sturges. She graduated from St. Francis Girls High School in June1955 and entered the Sisters of St. Francis in September. She earned her Masters degree from the University of San Francisco then taught in elementary schools in California and Montana for over 30 years. She was principal at St. Francis Elementary School before leaving the convent and...

It is with a very heavy heart that the Raya family announces the loss of Joseph Daniel Raya, known as “Saint” to his friends. He passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2021, at the age of 23, after spending the day with his loved ones. Born to Jerry Raya and Melissa Rascon on October 3, 1998, Joseph was a bundle of happiness in his parents’ eyes. He was full of love, loyalty, and had a huge heart. As a young man, Saint was very inquisitive. While visiting California, he...

Santiago was born July 25, 1972 in Mexico. On September 28, 2021, he passed away after a 5 month battle with stage 4 stomach cancer at his home in Carmichael, Ca with his family by his side. He got to spend his last days with his loved ones, including his brother Martin and his Sister-in-law Aurelia. He is survived by his wife Bartola, his sons Jesus and Diego, and his daughters Guadalupe and Samantha. His entire family, including his other brothers, sisters, family-in-law, and friends mourn...

Byron Justus Starr, JR peacefully passed away in Sacramento CA on September 27, 2021, surrounded by loving friends.   Byron, JR was known to his family as either Junior or Bernie.  He is survived by his son, Bruce of Delaware OH.Byron was preceded in death by his parents, Byron Sr and Mildred (Kelly), his wife MaryAnn (Libertore), his daughter Barbara, as well as brothers Hubert (Violet), Merlin (Judy), and Corwin (Shirley).  He will be missed by the many family and friends...

Rick L. Musselman, Sr was tragically taken from his family by a drunk driver on Sunday, September 26, 2021.  The actions and pain caused by this selfish person is unforgivable.   Rick is loved deeply.  The love shared with him is irreplaceable. The family can't imagine life without our beloved Ricky.  He was our rock, our strength, and our life.  Rick loved life, always living it to the fullest and affecting those around him with his infectious laughter and...

On Monday, September 13, 2021, Jacqueline “Jackie” Cook, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 81.  She is survived by her children Pam (Mark), Don (Julie), Lisa (Stephen), Tamera (Martin), Bill (Mel), her stepchildren, David, Don, Craig and Casey, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister Teresa (Art) and her brother Tim (Martha).  Predeceased by her...

On September 21. Janet Wilde Tobey passed away at her home in Carmichael, CA after an extended illness. Janet (or as she preferred to be called Jan), was born in Ogden, Utah on March 30, 1943, to Betty and Royal Wilde. Jan grew up in Ogden, graduated from Bonneville High School and attended Weber College. On December 1, 1961, she married her high-school sweetheart, Earl Tobey. Jan and Earl were married for almost 60 years during which time they had two beautiful daughters, Laura and...