Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Gerald Yasuo Nakayama
Jan 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gerald Y Nakayama
Gerald Yasuo Nakayama passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 28th, 1946, Gerald or Jerry as most knew him was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Jerry’s life was a tapestry of love, loyalty, humor and generosity to all that knew him and...
Sandra Kim Cota
Jan 23, 2026
Sandra Kim Cota, 71, passed peacefully on the evening of Friday, January 23, 2026, after a five-year battle with stage IV lung cancer. She faced her illness with quiet strength, grace, and an unwavering concern for others—hallmarks of the life she lived.
Sandra was a true free spirit: lively, outgoing, and endlessly warm. She made friends wherever she went, often within...
Michael Barry Figueira
Jan 21, 2026
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of Michael Barry Figueira, who passed away on January 21, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease with Parkinsonism.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Alice (Foltz) and Barry Figueira and is survived by his three loving and devoted sisters whom he adored – Julie Lee (Tim),...
Thomas Richard Mikita
Jan 20, 2026
Thomas Richard Mikita passed away 1/20/2026. He was 77 years old. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Mikita and his estranged mother Annie Kluga. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Jacquie, 4 sons Andrew, Toby, Tommy (Sarah), and Darby (Santina) and his 6 grandkids, Jacob, Lily, Morgan, Easton, Maverick and Rowdy. He is also...
Michael Lloyd Carlson
Jan 17, 2026
Michael Carlson was born on September 19 th 1978 in Sacramento, California. He spent his
childhood there and attended school at Our Lady of the Assumption in the nearby town of Carmichael.
Prior to his teenage years, Michael moved to the North Bay Area of California. He attended Analy High
School in Sebastopol and would later live in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and...
Rodney Lee Wolfe
Jan 14, 2026
Rodney Lee Wolfe was born November 30, 1946 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to loving parents Winifred and Raymond Wolfe. He moved with his family to Santa Barbara in 1949. He attended local schools Peabody Elementary, La Colina Junior High School, and San Marcos High School where he graduated.
Rodney was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served one tour in...
Mary Louise Brown
Jan 12, 2026
Mary Louise Millar Lidster Brown passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and devoted caregiver in Carmichael, California.
Mary Lousie was born in Glendale, California June 8, 1935, and is preceded in death by her parents Robert Millar and Maude Luft Millar, and her husband Julian Brown and her son, John James Lidster. A loving mother and...
Waldemar "Wally" Stanislaw Lewicki
2026
Waldemar "Wally" Stanislaw Lewicki, of Elk Grove Ca., passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2026, at the age of 80.
Wally was born in Wroclaw, Poland, on May 9th, 1945. He is preceded in death by his beloved Mother Janina Lewicka.
Wally was the loving father to Ela Cacciola and Peter (Kim) Lewicki. Former Stepfather to Andrea Hunley and Deanna Garvin. Devoted...
Sandra Louise Helland
Jan 9, 2026
Sandy Ofesenek Helland peacefully passed on January 9, 2026 after an extended illness. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Helland. At her request, no services will be held. Sandy was a dynamic woman who loved the arts, especially supporting music in the local Sacramento area. Donations in Sandy’s memory may be directed to the: Sacramento Community Concert Association...
Brian Thomas Moody
Jan 8, 2026
Brian Thomas Moody, 60, passed away while coming home from work on the afternoon ofJanuary 6th, 2026. Born on March 25th, 1965, in Neubrucke/Nahe Germany, Brian’s life can bedefined by passion, he excelled at many things and whether he was using his mind/body/hearteverything he did he gave 100%. He was a proud father of Sean, devoted husband to Mary, anda...
Brian Rowe
Jan 7, 2026
Brian was a man with many sides. He was an artist, a big kid, an animal lover, and a teddy bear. He loved welding and made many truly amazing pieces of art that incorporated nuts and bolts. He loved just as much, if not more, to show them off and have people ooh and aww over them. It was always...
Steven Phillip Hawkes
2026
Steven Phillip Hawkes, a devoted husband, father, and proud truck driver, passed away on January 6, 2026, in his hometown of Sacramento, California. Born on August 23, 1966, Steven lived a full life dedicated to his family, career, and passions.
For 20 years, Steven served as a Sales Manager at American River Auto Wrecking, demonstrating his exceptional work ethic and commitment...
Mary Ann Curtis
Jan 5, 2026
Mary Ann Curtis
Granite Bay, CA
There was something about Mary... Mary Ann Curtis who passed 1/5/26. Born Mary Ann Hanna 1/28/35, she was the youngest child of Ralph & Hazel Hanna of Oklahoma City (following Marshall, Jim & Monda). A lifelong learner her joys were piano, classical music, painting, history, literature and gardening. Later in life she enjoyed traveling the world...
Joan Delacy
Jan 4, 2026
Joan Richardson Delacy, aged 82, of Carmichael California, passed away on January 4, 2026. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 3, 1943 in Long Beach California. She was known for her gentle kind and loving spirit and positive outlook. She was a loving wife to Don DeLacy, mother to her two...
