Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
David Vasquez Sr
2025
David Vasquez Sr. was born on October 29, 1961, in Sacramento, where he spent his formative years in the Fruitridge area, a place that held fond memories for him. In pursuit of his dreams, David later moved to Orangevale, where he built a fulfilling career and established a home for his family.
David passed away on January 22, 2025, at Sutter...
Joel David Pate
2025
Joel David (Dave) Pate was born in Tulsa Oklahoma on July 21, 1942 to Milton and Janie Sue Pate. Dave was the second of 4 children and he is survived by two brothers Dan and Sam, and his sister Sandy.
He dedicated his life in baptism to Jehovah in 1951 at the age of 9 and served his God faithfully for...
Jeanne Lucille Cooper
2025
Remembering Jeanne Cooper
The mountain lost another beloved daughter with the passing of Jeanne Cooper.
Jeanne moved to Mount Shasta in 1968 with two small children, leading them on quests to discover all the beauty and adventure the mountain had to offer: hiking Castle Crags, biking to the fish hatchery, sledding on Snowman’s Hill, and exploring the swampy trails of the city...
Ernest Perales
Jan 18, 2025
Ernest Perales, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on October 22, 1956, he was a kind soul with a heart full of love, devotion, and a deep commitment to his family.
Ernest is survived by his wife (Barbara), daughter (Belinda), and two sons (Christopher and Jacob), who were the...
Janet Elizabeth Greenbank
Jan 17, 2025
Jan Greenbank, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Fair Oaks, California at the age of 75. She was born on August 26, 1949, to Larry Torres and Betty Lencioni.
Jan married the love of her life, Doug Greenbank, in 2004. Jan had three wonderful children: Tony McNally, Dean Lewis, and Colleen Foth. She also...
Carlo Penninella
Jan 17, 2025
Carlo Penninella, aged 84, of El Dorado Hills, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2025, after bravely facing a long struggle with dementia.
Carlo was born on January 13, 1941, (on paper it’s the 20th, but the official date is the 13th) in a small village near Florence, Italy, born to Antonio and Rosa Penninella. At 13, he moved to Florence...
James M. Shannon
Jan 12, 2025
James M. Shannon, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on January 12, 2025, in California, the place of both his birth and his final days. Born on November 12, 1946, Jim lived a life that was rich in love, kindness, and dedication to his family and friends.
For 41 wonderful years, Jim shared his life with his beloved wife, Janice. Together,...
Ronald James Grommet
Jan 11, 2025
Ronald James Grommet was born October 27, 1964, and passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025,
surrounded by his family. Ron was born and raised in Sacramento.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents William and Lalla Grommet. He is survived by his wife
Kathleen and his children Liam and Sean, and his brother Michael (and wife Andrea).
Ron attended El Camino High...
Chelsea Laine Springstead
Jan 9, 2025
Chelsea Springstead was a woman who transformed every space she entered, every life she touched, and every dream she pursued into something extraordinary. A devoted wife, cherished daughter, creative visionary, and loyal friend, Chelsea embodied courage, faith, and love in all she did.
Born to Rocky Dale and Leigh Anne (Cooper) Walls, Chelsea inherited a legacy of strength and grace, which...
Lee Calhoun Paxton
Jan 8, 2025
Lee Paxton, 85
Resident of Carmichael, California Passed away in January 2025 In the home where he lived since 1971.
Lee was born in February 1939 in Sacramento, California to Glenn and Frances Paxton. Lee was the second child and is survived by his older brother, Jack and his wife Sharon.
Lee attended El Camino High School where he made life long friends...
Barbara Reedy Schmit
Jan 6, 2025
Born August 9,1947. Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by dear friends including her long time loving caregiver, Linda.Barbara was born and raised in Sacramento. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Schmit, son Benjamin Steinberg, parents Robert and Barbara Reedy, and brother David Reedy. She is survived by her brother Robert (Peggy) Reedy, brother-in-law Nick...
Donald Roger Hay
2025
Donald Roger Hay 9/27/1946 - 1/6/2025
Beloved Father, Husband, and Friend
Donald Roger Hay, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 6, 2025, surrounded by his sons, Michael Hay, Donnie Hay Jr., and Lisa Delgado.
Donald was born on September 27, 1946, in Waltham, Massachusetts. He served proudly in the United States Air Force as a Weatherman Staff Officer, retiring...
