Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries

Jan 26, 2022

Remembering the Life of Betty Wallen Calhan Born December 13th, 1926 – Bernice Oklahoma Betty began a long and eventful life as one of six children born to Stuvie and Mittie Ann Wallen in Bernice Oklahoma. She had wonderful stories to tell of growing up “on the farm” with her four brothers and sister. Gathering eggs, cleaning the oil lamps,...

Jan 26, 2022

"She was a tough bird." This was Pat's final entry as she prepared and added to the notes she filed away for her children. One had to be strong and resilient to live a life as full as hers, and as enduring as hers. A native of San Francisco, young Pat was enrolled at Dominican University of California San Rafael...

Jan 26, 2022

Katrina “Tina” Hill September 17, 1939 – January 26, 2022 Katrina “Tina” Hill, a Christian, passed away at home surrounded by family to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022. Tina was born September 17, 1939 in the Bronx, New York to Leonard and Mary Ann Hill. While still very young, her family moved to San Francisco, CA and...

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Elizabeth Link 08/30/1928 - 01/20/2022 After a vibrant and adventurous 93 years of life, Carol was quietly called to rest on Thursday, January 20th of 2022. She spent her last weeks surrounded by family and loved ones, leaving behind her three children, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Born in Los Angeles County in 1928 to Martha and Clarence...

Jan 19, 2022

Carl Edward Proctor was born on December 10, 1937 to Edna Lee Robinson in Waxahachie, Texas. Carl was the firstof five children. His brothers are Leonard and Roy and his sisters are Sinthia and Joyce. Joycepassed away many years ago. He is survived by his Aunt Patsy, his daughter Sha-Juana, his grandson Drake, two nephews, Eric and Anthony, and three...

Jan 16, 2022

Daniel Faustino was a hilariously handsome man that filled every space he entered with laughter and safety. He was the first person to show up when someone needed him and fiercely protected those he loved. He was the type of man that you knew was only a phone call away, and you could depend on for anything. He always knew...

Jan 5, 2022

Jerry was born to Charles D and Nell Lorene (Kitts) McCormick in Louisville, Kentucky. His father’s engineering career with Dupont had the family moving many times, but a seven year assignment with the Indiana Ordnance Works near Jeffersonville was a pivotal time in Jerry’s life. Through his grade school and high school years, this shy, intelligent, independent, athletic boy roamed...

Jan 3, 2022

Ronald Ray Curry slipped into the eternities late in the evening of January 3, 2022. He was surrounded by those who loved him and cared for him during his six-month battle with cancer. He was 71-years old. Ron spent most of his youth in Western Colorado. A big brother to his six siblings, he adored his mother and followed in...

Jan 2, 2022

Christine Emmi Cleveland (Christel) age 97, of Sacramento, California passed away peacefully Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born February 26, 1924, in Ortelsburg, Germany to Eduard and Marta Spurgat. In her early twenties, she was a ballerina with the Vienna State Opera Ballet, then married American Air Force Officer, Lewis Alman Cleveland on May 31, 1948. The family was...

Jan 2, 2022

After her fierce earthly journey, Jeannette Renee Ruboyianes gained her angel wings. She will forever be our Hippie guardian angel watching over and guiding us. She grew up in Ludington on the shores of Lake Michigan. Many knew her as JJ or J, but all who knew her were drawn to her. She would know someone’s entire life story after...

Dec 31, 2021

Margaret “Muggsie” Hedenberg Evenson Fisher was born November 28, 1926 in Great Falls, Montana and passed away on December 31, 2021 in her home in Sacramento. She was 95 years old. Muggsie graduated from Great Falls High School in 1943 and from the University of Minnesota in 1947 with a Bachelor of Artsin English Literature. She taught upper elementary school...

Dec 28, 2021

Dec 18, 2021

Greg Hawkins (James Gregory Hawkins, if you’re an official government document), of Pell City Alabama, died in Sacramento on Saturday, December 18, 2021, around lunchtime, which was a real shame because Greg hated missing a meal (he was proper Southern, after all). He was 65. Greg was a devoted husband to Jan (he famously said “I woo” in 1981 during...

Dec 8, 2021

Veliborka (Maksimovic) Cvjetkovic Maj 13, 1978 – Decembar 8, 2021 (43 godine) Decembra 8-mog, nakon teske, ali kratke borbe sa rakom, nasa draga Veliborka, majka, supruga, sestra, tetka, ujna, snasa, je usla u vjecni pocinak sa Gospodom Bogom, njezinom Spasitelju. Veliborka je rodjena i odrasla u malom mjestu Blizna, kod Zavidovica u Bosni i Hercegovini. Nakon gradjanstog rata, Veliborka, sa...

Dec 7, 2021

Unconditional love is a simple way to describe how Suzanne Bojanowski lived her 94 years. She never tried to change anything about you, she loved you just the way you were. Early morning on December 7, Suzanne passed peacefully to join her husband, her five brothers and her parents. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially...

Dec 2, 2021

On December 2nd, 2021, Nha Nguyen, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 79.She was born on June 9th, 1942. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, two children, two grandchildren, an elder sister,nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents and six elder siblings. She was generous, caring, independent.She...

Nov 27, 2021

Born June 17, 1940 in St. Joseph, MO - Died November 27, 2021 Fair Oaks, CA. Graduated Central High School St. Joseph, MO. 1958. Graduated from the University of Kansas 1964 with a degree in Physical Therapy.Practiced pediatric physical therapy for 45 years and loved her patients and theirfamilies. Her passions were her children, grandchildren, jazzmusic, and Kansas basketball. She...

Nov 27, 2021

Jane Melanson (Donnelly) passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on July 22, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota to A.J. and Gladys Donnelly. She attended Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles, CA, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1951. She was involved in...

Nov 25, 2021

Francis Eugene Peterson - December 20, 1951 - November 25, 2021 Frank was born in Santa Monica, California, to Barbara Jean Blair (Peterson) and Dorman Dale Peterson. Frank was oldest of 2 full siblings, 3 half siblings and 4 step siblings. He lived most of his life in California. Most recently in Farmersville. Frank attended Frances Blend Elementary School in...

Nov 24, 2021

Henry Halkyer of Elk Grove, California passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 24, 2021 at the age of 83. Henry leaves behind his wife Neva of 55 years, daughters Enny Simmons, Claudia Halkyer, and son Anthony Halkyer, grandchildren – Nathan, Caroline, and William and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Henry was a very loving...