George Roy Baumback
Dec 7, 2025
George Roy Baumback passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025 in his home, at the age of 79, surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years: Sylvia, three children: Monica, Celestial, and Anthony, six grandchildren: Alexis, Olivia, Natalie, Dominick, Elise, and Tomarrow, and five siblings: Felix, John, Mike, Kenny and Audrey. George has joined...
Cheryl Ann Sweeney
Dec 3, 2025
Cheryl Sweeney, 67, passed away on December 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born September 11, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ellis Jackson and Bette Balefske. She is survived by her loving husband Brian Sweeney, her daughter Rachel Malette, sisters Jody Klatt and Christy Meredith, nieces Brandy Dorrans, Tifanee Constantino, Vanessa Hudson and so many...
Sandra Kay Yeast
Dec 3, 2025
Sandra (Sandi) K. Yeast (80) of Sacramento California passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 3, 2025. Sandi was born to Georgia and Howard Baker in Dayton, Ohio on January 30, 1945, and raised in Sacramento. Sandi is survived by her two daughters Erin and her husband Chuck, Kelli and her husband Robert, two grandsons Dylan and Cameron, and...
Laurel "Lauri" Kay Thompson
2025
Laurel "Lauri" Kay Thompson, 70, of Rocklin, California, passed away at home on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her family, after facing pancreatic cancer with strength and courage.
Lauri was born on November 21, 1955, in Pasadena, California, to Gertrude (Veldkamp) and Richard Terpstra. She married Curtis Thompson, on January 20, 1973, and they shared 52 years together. Lauri and Curtis built...
Theodore "Ted" Paul Hovanec Jr.
2025
Theodore “Ted” Hovanec passed away on November 28, 2025, in Roseville, California, at the age of 85.
He was born on August 7, 1940, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. He grew up alongside two sisters and a younger brother.
At age 17, Ted left Chicago to join the United States Air Force. He proudly...
Ronald Daryl Shanklin
2025
On the morning of November 24th, my father, Ronal Daryl Shanklin passed away peacefully in his sleep. After a battle over the passed 3-4 years, and maybe longer than we even realized, he had had enough. My father has relationships with so many people around me and with my friends that I needed to come here to tell you all...
Lester Leroy Carlton
Nov 18, 2025
Lester Leroy Carlton, beloved brother and uncle, passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 73, following a tragic traffic accident in Sacramento, California.
Lester was a warm soul who had an undeniable love for his furry companions, Milo and Suki, who brought joy and companionship into his life. He was also a passionate Bingo player, where he forged...
Fred Stentz Hitchens
Nov 15, 2025
Fred S. Hitchens, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 after being in hospice care for several weeks during which he visited with his family and friends, and shared many good memories, lots of laughter, and much love.
Fred was born on March 31, 1938 in McKeesport, PA. His father Fred Hitchens was an attorney and his mother Margaret Sayers...
Barbara Lynn Blattner
Nov 14, 2025
Barbara Lynn Blattner, 78, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2025, in Gold River, California.She was born on August 14, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the eldest of five daughter's born to Willis Edward Tucker and Bobbie Lee Pennington Tucker. She moved at the age of 6 months old to Boonville, CA, with her parents and...
Shaundra Lee Cashdollar
Nov 12, 2025
Shaundra passed away unexpectedly on November 12th at the age of 73. Born on July 27, 1952, she was named Doreen Dorothy Briltz by her parents Francis (Frank) and Dorothy Briltz. She grew up in Fairfield, CA and graduated from Armijo High School in 1970. After high school and through her 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, her adventurous spirit led her...
Joseph Montero Penaflor
2025
Joseph Montero Penaflor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones nearby on November 12, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born on September 17, 1929, on the island of Oahu, Joe was the eldest of three children of Joseph G. and Marceline Penaflor. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Lornalee Holmes
Nov 11, 2025
Lornalee Holmes, born on May 13, 1941, at Sutter Hospital in Sacramento, passed away at home on November 11, 2025, with her family at her side. She lived a life filled with devotion, generosity, and deep love for those around her.
Growing up in a military family, Lornalee attended nine elementary schools across several states—including Texas and Washington—before her family settled...
Mary Elizabeth Norris
Nov 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of our Mom’s passing on November 10, 2025. A thoughtful, compassionate, and generous spirit who always put her family first, she will be deeply missed.
Mary was born in the 1940s, growing up the oldest of 5 siblings on their family’s sprawling farm in Flemington, New Jersey. After high school, she...
Deborah Dee Jones
2025
Deborah Dee (Dirks) Jones, 77, of Merced, CA went to be home with the Lord on November 8, 2025 in Folsom, CA. She was born on March 19, 1948 in Palo Alto.
Debbie dedicated her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, her family and friends and teaching first grade.
Debbie was a loving wife, devoted mother, precious sister and faithful friend. She...
Stacie Lyn Lester
Nov 7, 2025
Stacie Lyn Lester, 54, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Sacramento on November 7, 2025. Stacie was born on December 4, 1970, in Sacramento, to Gil Lester and Marilyn Scheidegger. Stacie left behind her brother, Mark Lester, and sisters, Jamie and Corey Scheidegger. Stacie had a long a successful career in the Mental Health field; she loved being an...
Eileen Ellen LaFe
Nov 7, 2025
Eileen Ellen Murray LaFe passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 7, 2025, in Sacramento, California.
Eileen was born in Harrison, New Jersey on June 25, 1941, and was raised learning values that carried with her throughout her life - warmth, generosity, and resilience. Her beloved brother, Joe, introduced her to the man who would become her husband...
Evelyn Nelly Leboeuf
Nov 4, 2025
Evelyn (Freer) LeBoeuf, who lived a long and grace-filled life, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, just three weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She spent nearly a century offering love and quiet strength to everyone privileged to meet her. She was born in Sacramento, November 24, 1928 and attended Grant Union High School. Evelyn and her husband, Larwrence,...
