Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Thomas Eugene Lavenda
Jun 20, 2022
Lavenda, Thomas Eugene Thomas passed away on June 20, 2022, at the age of 88. Thomas was born in Binghamton New York on January 14, 1934. He is the son of Joseph and Margaret Lavenda, and he grew up in Wilkes-Barre Township PA. Tom graduated High School in 1951, and as class salutatorian, received a congressional scholarship to attend...
Jeanne Campanelli
Jun 17, 2022
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...
Robert Bernard Garcia
Jun 16, 2022
Robert (Bob) Garcia passed away on June 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on March 30, 1946 in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico to Fidel and Julia Garcia. After moving to California in 1948, Bob was raised in West Sacramento, California (Broderick) and graduated from James Marshall High School in 1964. Bob attended college at California...
Shirley Taylor
Jun 14, 2022
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...
Thomas Albert Buechel
Jun 7, 2022
December 5, 1969 - June 7, 2022 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...
Thomas Albert Buechel
Jun 7, 2022
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...
Dr. Dwight Oran Swaback
Jun 5, 2022
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...
Krislyn Nicole Kepka
Jun 1, 2022
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...
Sydney Walter Wright
May 28, 2022
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,...
William Dennis Hall
May 27, 2022
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...
Gary Dwayne Simpson
May 17, 2022
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED BROTHER, FATHER, HUSBAND, UNCLE, CUZZIN AND FRIEND GARY DWAYNE SIMPSON AKA GARRON ON JUNE 26 1963 GARY WAS BORN TO THE PROUD PARENTS OF HAROLD AND ANNIE SIMPSON IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND, CA. AS A CHILD GARY GREW UP IN OAKLAND AND ATTENDED MANZANITA AND GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.FROM THERE,AT THE AGE OF 9,...
Barbara Merta
May 12, 2022
Barbara Merta was born in Altadena, CA in 1938 to Alfred and Anny. Alfred, who built the Arden Manor development, moved the family to Sacramento when she was a child. Barbara graduated from El Camino High School in 1955, shortly after it was built. She met her husband, Frank Merta, while working in Tony Schrillo’s music store, and they were...
Sharon Eilene Hensley
May 12, 2022
Sharon Eilene Hensley’s love of life did not come to an end with her death. Sharon passed peacefully at the age of 82 at home with her family, after a short, courageous battle with mouth cancer. Sharon and her twin sister, Karen, were born February 13, 1940 to Fred Gerdes and Velma Eilene Gerdes (Castleberry) in Cozad, Nebraska. After graduating...
Barbara Black
May 7, 2022
Barbara Black (néeSavelli), 84, of Sacramento, California passed away surrounded by love on May 7, 2022. Barbara spent her early childhood in San Francisco, later moving to Sacramento with her beloved mother, father, and grandmother. After high school, she briefly resided in Hawaii before returning to her hometown of Sacramento. Barbara was an esteemed senior claims liability adjuster; after retirement,...
George Fredrick Taylor
Apr 28, 2022
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...
Dennis L.B. Duffy
Apr 24, 2022
Dennis L. B. Duffy peacefullypassed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at home with his family. Dennis wasborn 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...
Elmerine Edna Robinson
Apr 22, 2022
Elmerine (Betty) Robinson Born March 9, 1927, to Edward and Caroline Bader in Sacramento, the youngest of 4 children. She was valedictorian of Elk Grove Grammar School and graduated from Grant Union High School. After attending Sacramento Junior College, she worked at Bon Marche where she perfected her fashion style and adopted her name Betty. She was employed by Russell...
Eugenia Ann Richardson
Apr 19, 2022
On April 19th, 2022 Eugenia “Gina” Ann Richardson our loving Daughter, Sister, Mother and Friend unexpectedly passed away at the age of 45, at her home in Carmichael CA. Gina was born on January 13th 1977 in Folsom Ca. to Sally Richardson and Charles Frazier. Her life was one with many amazing changes, that led her to be the second...
Steve Hagan
Apr 11, 2022
Steve Hagan, longtime Rancho Cordova resident, firefighter and athlete, died peacefully on April 11, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family following a long battle with COPD and Leukemia. He was 77. Born on December 31, 1944 to Paul and Mary “Dayo” Hagan in Nowata, OK, the family headed West in 1947, settling first in San Francisco and making...
Mark Weldon Mckee
Apr 6, 2022
The family of Mark Weldon McKee announces with great sorrow his passing on April 6th, 2022. Mark valiantly finished his almost 5 year battle with cancer and went home to Jesus. surrounded by love. No-one loved life more than Mark. Born on August 21st, 1969, he lived his life with laughter, love and vivaciousness. Graduating from Aldar Academy, he enjoyed...
