Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Kara enjoyed a life filled with good friends, a loving family and a passion for seeking healing and personal growth through nature. She was a woman whose spirit never hesitated to share what she had to give to her friends and to help those less fortunate. Kara passed away from cancer on June 28, 2022 and her friends and family...

Jun 26, 2022

Joyce Ann Kelly-Reif was born August 23, 1955 in Jersey City, NJ to James Edmund Kelly and Kathleen Helen Vincent Kelly. Joyce grew up in a household with 5 other sisters and attended Saint John Vianney High School. Holmdel, NJ. Joyce was a lifelong admirer and steward of the environment. She studied Forest Biology at the SUNY College of Environmental...

Jun 25, 2022

Jun 21, 2022

In loving memory of our brother Jeffrey Campbell who has risen to heaven. Jeff leaves behind the love of his life his wife Priscilla Campbell, his four children David, Lily, Ruby & Elyse. Jeff attended El Dorado HS and Sacramento CC playing football at both schools and was a decorated athlete. Jeff worked in Construction Mgmt for 25 yrs but...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...