Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Patricia Diane McDaniel
Feb 12, 2026
Patricia McDaniel (née Edwards) of Santa Cruz passed away, February 12, 2026, at the age of 72, following a brief illness.
Known lovingly as Patsy, she was born in Santa Cruz, where she remained throughout her life. She took great pride in being a true Santa Cruzian. She will be remembered for her gentle, kind, and compassionate spirit, as well as...
Gregory Mark Mueller
Feb 3, 2026
Gregory M. Mueller, 62, formerly of Valdosta, Georgia, died on February 3, 2026, at America River Center in Carmichael California.
He was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Jim and Jeanette Mueller and his brother, Eugene S. Mueller of Valdosta.
Greg is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Brad Smardo of Citrus Heights, California; his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy...
James (Jim) William McKune
2026
James (Jim) William McKune, affectionately known to his grandchildren as Papa Jim and to others as Jim Bob, left this world on February 3, 2026, in Roseville, California, at the age of 80. Born on April 8, 1945, in Kankakee, Illinois, Jim led a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work, traits that defined not only his character but...
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...
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...
