Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Charles Vernon Chance, Jr
Dec 24, 2024
Charles “Vern” age 64 passed away December 24th, 2024 with his wife Lori at his side.
Vern was a sports enthusiast from a young age including three little league teams coached by his dad. He was an avid golfer and sports fan of the Oakland A’s, Denver Broncos and the Sacramento Kings. He loved spontaneous and surprise trips to the ocean,...
Dorothy "Darlene" Marlene Haag
2024
Dorothy Marlene Haag, a holistic Registered Nurse who also spent more than 60 years singing barbershop harmony as a Sweet Adeline, died on the winter solstice, Dec. 21, 2024. She was 93.
Darlene, as she was known to family and friends, considered herself a lifelong learner, completing a bachelor’s degree in California a dozen years after she finished her registered nurse’s...
Gerald "Jerry" John Lopes
2024
Jerry (Gerald) Lopes, born on August 27, 1935, at West View Ranch in Lincoln, California, and died December 20, 2024, at his home in Fair Oaks, California. Jerry is preceded in death by his Portuguese parents Maria and Joaquim Lopes who immigrated here from the Azores Islands. He is survived by his wife Germaine (Marsh) Lopes; his children Janet (John...
Birgitta Margarita Ellis
Dec 16, 2024
Birgitta Ellis, 93, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Sacramento, California. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the second of three children to Gustav and Greta Wetterfors. Her husband of 61 years, Russell, preceded her in passing by three weeks (November 23). Birgitta was preceded in death by her brother Jarl and sister-in-law Gisela. She is survived by...
Karen Lee Kelso
2024
Karen Lee Kelso, born on February 21, 1958, in Orange, California, passed away peacefully at home on December 13 2024. She was a dedicated and loving individual whose contributions to her community and family will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Karen had a fulfilling career as an administrative assistant in two warehousing offices in southern New Jersey before...
Jo Ann Hodgins
2024
Jo Ann Hodgins, 65, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister was taken from us much too soon on December 12, 2024, after a sudden and brief illness.
Jo Ann was born on January 21, 1959, in San Francisco, California to Hilario P. Garcia and Jeanne (Tanaka) Garcia. The family moved to San Bruno, California shortly thereafter where Jo Ann thrived throughout...
Petre “Peter” Nitulescu
Dec 10, 2024
Through these modest words, we try to describe and celebrate the life of a wonderful man, Petre “Peter” Nitulescu, affectionately known to many as “Don Pedro”.
Peter was born in Romania in the 1940s, during a time when the world was engulfed in the turmoil of war. His life exemplified strength, determination, and an unyielding spirit. From a young age, Peter...
Gary Lee Martin Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
Gary Lee Martin Sr.
November 5, 1955 - December 9, 2024
Gary Lee Martin Sr., 69, of Rancho Cordova, California, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 5, 1955, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Donald Lee and Ruby Jean Martin, Gary is preceded in death by his parents.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife,...
Stephen Lawrence Thomas
2024
Stephen Lawrence Thomas
Stephen Lawrence Thomas died peacefully in the evening of December 8th with his children by his side. He is survived by daughter Staci (Matt) Williamson and son Shane (Roxanne) Thomas; seven of his eight grandchildren, Breanna, Alexander (Mali), Brandon, Holly, Hannah, Katie, four step-grandchildren, Tyler, Patricia, Victoria and Mason and his sister, Victoria “Sissy” (Jack) Trafton.
Steve was preceded...
John Calvin Houston
Dec 8, 2024
John Calvin Houston, 80, passed away peacefully, December 8, 2024, at his home in Sacramento, CA.
John is survived by his wife, Kathleen Houston; his son, John Houston; his daughter, Julie McCullough;
brothers, Michael Thomas; and Cecil Thomas.
Preceding John in death are brothers, David Houston; and Larry Shoemaker.
John was born April 11, 1944 in Vallejo, CA, the son of Jack and Olive...
David Appleby Mitchell
Dec 8, 2024
David Appleby Mitchell, 90, died peacefully at his home on December 8, 2024 in Sacramento, California.
David was born August 26, 1934 in Wisconsin to Joseph David Mitchell Jr. and Mildred Appleby Mitchell. David grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma and Fayetteville, Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1951, he attended the University of Arkansas. He soon joined the Air...
Joseph Robert Lavine
Dec 7, 2024
Joseph Robert LaVine
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In memory of my Loving father, the strongest man I have ever known, he was the best father and grandfather. A selfless man who was always there to offer friendship guidance, loving support or a helping hand. His joy was seen most at the family's cabin here enjoyed flying kites, fishing, clam digging and of course...
