All Obituaries

Dennis L. B. Duffy peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at home with his family. Dennis was born in Sacramento, CA on August 28, 1942 and grew up in Carmichael, CA.  He attended La Sierra High School and joined the United States Marine Corps after graduation serving from 1960-1966 (3 years active and 3 years in the reserves.) Although being with his family was his first love, he also enjoyed playing golf, his love of books, riding his dirt bike and...

Sacramento, California - With a heavy heart it saddens me to say our dear brother, son, and friend, Thomas 'Tom' A. Buechel, passed away suddenly on June 7, 2022. He was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. As in life, Tom approached his diagnosis with a positive attitude. He was nine days out from completing Chemo and Radiation treatment, when God called him home.  Tom had a zest for life. He had an abundant passion for friends, family, music, microbrew, wine, scotch, and travel. He...

In loving memory of our brother Jeffrey Campbell who has risen to heaven. Jeff leaves behind the love of his life his wife Priscilla Campbell, his four children David, Lily, Ruby & Elyse. Jeff attended El Dorado HS and Sacramento CC playing football at both schools and was a decorated athlete. Jeff worked in Construction Mgmt for 25 yrs but he was happiest spending time outdoors with family and friends. He will be forever missed by us all. Final Services are to be held at Sierra View...

Sydney Walter Wright 1937-2022  Syd Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 84 with his daughters by his side on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from complications following a stroke.  Syd was born on June 27, 1937 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is survived by his daughters, Penny “Nellerpees” Webb and Kate “Katrinkers” Dragoo, and his four grandchildren: Gillian, Joey, Nate and Matthew “Punkin”, who he lovingly referred to as “his...

William D. "Denny" Hall: August 12, 1951 - May 27, 2022.  Denny was born in New Jersey to William and Shirley Hall.  He was raised in a large blended family with seven sisters and three brothers. He spent his youth in New Jersey and moved to California in 1980. Denny was lucky in love. He spent his last 42 years with the love of his life, his wife and best friend Deborah.  They met as teenagers in New Jersey and reconnected again when he visited California. ...

Jeanne Campanelli was an extraordinary woman who touched and inspired our lives. For more than 6 years Jeanne lived with Multiple Myeloma and its debilitating treatment, but she didn’t let the disease dull her spirit or keep her from living life to the fullest.  Despite pain and chemo, Jeanne remained upbeat, never complained, and got through it all with inspiring grace and dignity. And, with the love and support of her family, especially husband Steve Campanelli and daughter...

Shirley Ann Taylor was born on September 22 1940 in Chickasaw Oklahoma to Eugene S and Lorraine M. Andrew . She died in San Juan Medical Center in Sacramento on June 14th. Preceded in death by her parents and older brother Gary, she is survived by her Husband Dennis, her son Martin, Her Sister Kathy De Keno, and Brothers Larry Andrew and Robert Andrew. Shirley attended high school in Lincoln, Nebraska where she also attended business collage after graduation. She met her husband in...

Dr. Dwight Oran Swaback January 22, 1938 - June 5, 2022  Dwight Swaback was born January 22, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Reverend Oran and Esther (Hallbom) Swaback, and departed June 5, 2022. As a pastor’s son, Dwight lived in many places in his early years, finishing out his education experience at Trinity College and University of Illinois in Chicago. It was there that he met and married Jacqueline Phillips.  While Dwight completed his psychiatric residency at...

  Our Krislyn Nicole Kepka was born June 4, 1987 in Carmichael, California to Robert “Bob” and Crysta Kepka. Krislyn will always be remembered for her fun-loving and high-spirited personality. As a child she loved to sing and dance. She enjoyed skating at Foothill Skate Inn where she had participated on the artistic skating team. She also loved being a mom to her 6 year old daughter,  Mariah. Krislyn had a smile that could light up the night and dimples that that went...

GEORGE FREDRICK TAYLOR 1930-2022 George "Freddy" Taylor lived a long life filled with friends, family and travel. George was an adventurous traveler. He was not afraid to "pad out" sleeping on the Green Tortoise bus to Mexico or overnighting it on a train. Any train travel was good travel. Taking his annual train ride to Mexico was among his most beloved trips. He wasn't opposed to sitting pool side at a fancy resort (he loved to "sun himself" in his...