Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries

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Mar 22, 2025

DaRosa, Kathleen (Kathy) Faye passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert F. “Bubba” DaRosa and her parents Lois Clare Fitch and John Jason Jackson. She will forever be missed by her children Jacob Christopher DaRosa and Lindsay Clare-Ann DaRosa who were her pride...

Mar 21, 2025

John Michael Brilla

October 4, 1939 – March 21, 2025

John Michael Brilla, a distinguished aeronautical engineer and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Roseville, California. Born on October 4, 1939, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, John’s passion for aviation and engineering led him to a remarkable career contributing to the flight testing of some of the most iconic...

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Jack Gordon Howe was born on March 25, 1933 in Kansas City, KS. He passed away March 20, 2025, just shy of his 92nd birthday.

He was brought up in Raytown, MO. The youngest of four, he was the closest to his sister Katherine who was 14 years older. At the age of 14, Jack went to work for Fox's Drug...

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Mar 16, 2025

Curtis Brian Downing, 77, of Antelope, California, passed away on March 16, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1947, in Sacramento, California, to Pearl Estelle Whiteaker and Samuel Robert Downing.

Curt is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 38 years, Pattye; his daughters, Megan (Sean) and Bethany (Scott); his cherished four-legged son, Teddy Bear; his granddog, Tucker; and his...

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“If Papa Can’t Fix It No One Can”

Howard Stanley Pilon, born on September 21, 1946, and passed away on March 15, 2025, was a dedicated husband to his wife of 58 years, Barbara, a loving father, and a skilled Papa. He could fix just about anything and was fondly known for his “MacGyver” ingenuity.

He served in the U.S. Army as...

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Our dear mother Ruth Arden (Prunty) Rausch sadly passed away peacefully March 12, 2025, at age 95.  She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, love and a pilar of strength.  Ruth is leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.  She was predeceased by Frank Rausch Sr. husband of...

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Frieda Cohen, born Frieda Landau in 1937 in Bronx, New York, passed away on March 8, 2025, in Rocklin, California. She lived a life defined by love and devotion to her family, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Frieda was a proud graduate of Hunter College, earning her Bachelor's degree in Sociology. Following her...

Mar 6, 2025

Denise Elayne Cole born May 01, 1957 entered into rest on March 06, 2025. She was born to Donald E.Saunders and Gwendolyn J. Hall in Tacoma, Washington. She is preceded in death by her son JasonSteven Angulo, longtime partner Robert Baum, and both parents.Denise is survived by sisters, Jan, Valerie (Jeff), and brother Daniel, two nephews, Brenton (Cori) andJeremy (Tiana),...

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Elizabeth Pool Obituary

Elizabeth Pool: March 20, 1940 - March 2, 2025

Elizabeth (Liz) Pool, born on March 20, 1940 in Covington, Kentucky to Morgan and Martha Joyner, passed away on March 2, 2025.

Liz grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in 1957, her senior year in high school, she moved to California when her dad was transferred by the Post Office to...

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Feb 27, 2025

Barbara Githens was a career woman, a mother, a wife, a sister and a thoughtful friend. She was born July 28th, 1959 in Sacramento, the daughter of Dolores and Henry Githens. She attended Cottage Elementary, Jonas Salk Middle School, and Encina High School and graduated early in the top of her class. She attended the University of the Pacific and...

Feb 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that the children of Darlene Silveria share that she left this earth on February 26th, and joined those who preceded her in life... Her beloved father James, mother Pearl and two of her four siblings, Ted and Mary Anne.Darlene is survived by her daughters Tina (Scott), Kathlene (Michael), and her son Tony; as well as...