Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Charles William Purcell
Mar 14, 2021
Charles William Purcell March 1, 1947-March 14, 2021 Charles Purcell, “Chuck” died of a heart attack while on his bi-weekly run inSacramento’sMcKinley Park. Hewas a professor/Department Chair of Ornamental Horticultureat American River Collegein Sacramento.WhileChuckreceived many awards throughout his36-yearteaching career, none was as precious to him as thet-shirt from his granddaughters that reads, “BestGampyEver.” Chuck was born in San Francisco and...
Janis Roberta Falcy
Mar 11, 2021
Janis Roberta Falcy, 80 years of age, passed on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. She was proceeded in death by her son, David Falcy. Janis, daughter of the late Dr. Robert Corkill Quine and Irene Kempton, was born February17, 1941 in Camarillo Heights, CA. She attended public schools in California and was a graduate of New...
Steven L. Troyan
Feb 28, 2021
Steven L. Troyan (51 years old), a native of California, passed away February 28, 2021. He was the eldest son of Donald (deceased) and Carolyn Troyan, big brother to Garret Troyan and uncle to Mason Troyan. Steven loved the outdoors—camping, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was very artistic and loved painting and drawing. He was preceded in death by his...
Dr. Nancy Gail Barnett Ph.D.
Feb 28, 2021
DR. NANCY GAIL BARNETT Ph.D. November 23, 1944 to February 28, 2021 On February 28, 2021 our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Confidant, and Mentor passed away surrounded by her children. She is survived by her children James Gardner, Roberta Barnett, Joan Barnett-Lee (Brian), Linda Barnett-Blue (Forest); her Sister Sandra Dempsey (John); her nephews Jonathan and Andrew; her sister-in-law...
Shawna K. Paulson
Feb 26, 2021
Shawna Kay Paulson, 56, of Woodland California, lost her battle with cancer on February 26, 2021. Shawna was born to parents Ronald James Davis and Donna Rae Foster on July 5, 1964 in her hometown of Woodland California. Shawna graduated from Woodland High School in 1982, Where she met the love of her life Peter Paulson. The two dated for...
Marilyn Ruth Lane
Feb 24, 2021
Marilyn Ruth Lane (née Bensmiller) died in her home on February 24, 2021 in Citrus Heights, CA. She was 88. Marilyn was born on December 12, 1932 in San Fernando, CA, the youngest daughter of Charles and Vivian Bensmiller-Thomas. She was raised in San Francisco and attended Mission high school. While raising her four children she spent her time sewing...
Vicki Lynn Philipanko
Feb 13, 2021
Vicki Lynn Philipanko found eternal peace, returning to her parents Walt and Vi Philipanko, on February 13, 2021. Born in North Dakota, Vicki was no stranger to travel and also lived in California, Maine, Minnesota, Florida and Missouri. Her life adventures included organic creative cooking before it was a trend or tasty much to the chagrin of her family; following...
Gloria Delphine Plog
Feb 13, 2021
Gloria Delphine Plog, 91, of Carmichael, California, passed into eternal rest onFebruary 13, 2021 in the presence of her children. Welcoming her in heaven isher husband of 55 years Calvin Plog. She was born to parents Alex P Dalske and Agnes Dalske, on 11 April 1929 in Marathon, Wisconsin. Grandchildren Jon, Melissa and Jeffrey and many siblings predeceased her, 5...
Shirley Mae Marks
Feb 10, 2021
Shirley M. Hehir Marks passed peacefully on Wednesday February 10, 2021 in Roseville, CA. Shirley had survived a long illness with Systemic Scleroderma. Her family wants to especially thank her team of doctors at UC Davis. Without their innovative treatment we would not have had the wonderful experiences of the last eight years with Shirley. Shirley was predeceased by her...
Yolanda Williams
Feb 3, 2021
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, But forever you will shine an unconditional love for an eternity Now I'm such a caring father you made me be I love you, I love you, the love will never die You’re in a better place now, my Angel in the sky” – Rodney Lavon Lovett (Yolanda’s...
Ronald Ray Vanek
Feb 3, 2021
Born to Arthur Charles Vanek & Dorothy Opal Cornwell in Woodlands, CA on 13 Oct 1947.Served in US Army as a Surgical Technician in Vietnam.Baptized andConfirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in San Francisco, CAon 23 May 1982.Ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthoodin Santa Ana, CAon 06 Nov 1983.Received Endowments in the Los Angeles Temple...
Rai Bahadursingh M.D.
Feb 1, 2021
Rai Bahadursingh M.D. Our dad, Rai Bahadursingh, left this world for his heavenly home on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully at his home in Rocklin, ending an amazing life journey. Dad was born on July 8, 1924 in Trinidad, British West Indies to John and Sumintra Bahadursingh. He grew up without electricity,...
