Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Joyce Annette Wright
Jan 3, 2026
Our mother Joyce Annette Wright, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2026 at the age of 82.
Joyce Wright was born in in 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of seven children born to Edna Jeffrey and Otis C. Wright. From a young age, she knew one day she would be leaving Tulsa, Oklahoma one day because she dreamed...
Gregory Michael Smith
Dec 29, 2025
Gregory Michael Smith, aged 61, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2025. Born on December 13, 1964 to Gary Smith and Lorraine Wells in Folsom, California. Greg was a devoted automotive technician of 43 years, avid sports/race enthusiast and loving father of Gregory Paul Smith, aged 38.
In his 30’s and 40’s on weekends Greg enjoyed taking his son camping, fishing,...
Harley Frederick Pinson
2025
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Paul Dean Ogden
Dec 27, 2025
Paul Dean Ogden, 90, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1935, in Okemah, Oklahoma. In 1948, Paul moved with his family to Sacramento, California,where he would build a life rooted in dedication, hard work, and deep love for family.
Paul began his career at Aerojet in 1958, where he worked for 35 years until...
Shirley Ann Cosca
2025
Shirley Cosca, a vivacious, vibrant, strong and fearless woman passed away peacefully in Sacramento, California, with all five of her children at her bedside on December 24, 2025, at the age of 91.
Shirley was born in 1934 in San Leandro, CA, to Isabel and Richard Boersig, the third of six sisters (Vivian (d), Joan (d), Claudia, Pat, Sue), and one...
John Myrick Wilcox
Dec 24, 2025
John Wilcox was born on June 29, 1951, in Casper, Wyoming to James and Joan Wilcox.
A devoted husband, John shared 53 years of marriage with his wife and best friend, Joanne. Together they created a life in Sacramento built on love, laughter, and family. He was a very proud father to his two children, Greg and Denise.
John took great pride...
Rosemary Lucia Lacey
Dec 23, 2025
Rosemary “Rose” Lacey, age 76, passed away on Dec 23rd surrounded by the love of her family. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she moved to Sacramento, California at a young age, where she built a life grounded in family, friendship, and community.
Rose attended El Camino High School in Carmichael and later met her husband, Nick, while they were both working...
Yi Yi Myint
Dec 23, 2025
Dr. Yi Yi Myint was born to U Nyunt and Daw Khin Khin Ohn on April 2, 1947 in Rangoon, Burma. She was their 3rd born child and first daughter.
She attended Methodist English High School in Rangoon from kindergarten through high school. Dr. Myint graduated from the University of Rangoon for college, and then attended the Institute of Medicine I,...
Thomas Colin Pactol
Dec 22, 2025
Thomas Colin Pactol was born in Oahu, Hawaii on April 28, 1962. His mother Jaqueline Pactol raised Tomand his brothers Brian Pactol, Dwayne Worley, and Brad Pactol. He also had a Molokai family includingTyson Pactol, Taycia Pactol-Kaahanui, and Tirzah Pactol.After graduating from Mililani High School, Tom joined the United States Air Force. He graduated fromthe Defense Language Institute and spent...
Christopher Eugene Weatherford Jr
2025
Christopher Eugene Weatherford Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, in Roseville, California, at the age of 37. Born on October 3, 1988, in Sacramento, Christopher was a man of strong conviction, discipline, and quiet passion whose presence left a lasting impact on those who truly knew him.
Christopher dedicated many years of service to the Franchise Tax Board, where...
James Allen Hilbert
Dec 20, 2025
James Allen Hilbert born on 5/2/66 passed away rather suddenly on 12/20/25. He was known as Al or Tumbleweed. He got the nickname from his crew while he fought wild fires for the US Forest Service. He is no longer suffering and is in the arms of Jesus. He lived a simple life, enjoyed the outdoors, was intrigued by how...
Phyllis Thelma Greenspan
Dec 19, 2025
Phyllis Thelma Greenspan, known to many as Pippi, has passed on at 103 years as of Friday, December 19, 2025. She left us peacefully at her home in Citrus Heights with her family by her side.
Phyllis was born on April 25, 1922 in Millinocket, Maine to Phillip Eugene Gibson and Eva Beatrice Sandstrom, both of Maine. Her name Pippi was...
Sandra Louise Evans
2025
Sandra Louise (Kelly) Evans, age 81 of Lincoln, CA and formerly of Auburn, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home, following an extended illness. Sandy was born on November 23, 1944, in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Harold and Marjorie Kelly. Sandy was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother,...
William Edward Englehart
Dec 18, 2025
William Edward Englehart, known to his loved ones as Funny Guy, Dad, Grandpa, Papa Yoda, Gwampa, Wilard, and Will, was born 01/15/1961 and passed away on 12/18/2025. Will lived a life of service, both as a rescue diver and a firefighter for over 20 years. He carried his spirit of service into every area of his life, even in his...
Hunter Warren Sherman
Dec 18, 2025
Hunter Warren Sherman
Father, Brother, Son.
Born in Sacramento on 1 August 2002,
Graduated class of 2020.
Survived by his children Willow and Jameson.
Devoted to his family, generous and too sweet for this world.
The soul of a rebellious artist, forever at peace.
Myrna Comer
Dec 17, 2025
Myrna Comer, age 90, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in creativity, curiosity, and love. She is survived by her daughter, two sons, and three granddaughters, all of whom were deeply touched by her strength, warmth, and enduring spirit.
Born in New York, Myrna began her life with a deep love of reading and learning that stayed with her...
