Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries

2024

Agnes Carolyn Cumby, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Roseville, California, at the age of 83. Born on September 13, 1941, in Winterton, Newfoundland, Agnes filled her life with love, laughter, and a remarkable dedication to those around her.

For over 20 years, Agnes devoted herself to being a dedicated homemaker, creating...

Dec 25, 2024

Sierra View Funeral Chapel - Carmichael

Dec 24, 2024

Sierra View Funeral Chapel - Carmichael

Dec 24, 2024

Charles “Vern” age 64 passed away December 24th, 2024 with his wife Lori at his side.

Vern was a sports enthusiast from a young age including three little league teams coached by his dad. He was an avid golfer and sports fan of the Oakland A’s, Denver Broncos and the Sacramento Kings. He loved spontaneous and surprise trips to the ocean,...

Dec 22, 2024

Sierra View Funeral Chapel - Carmichael

2024

Dorothy Marlene Haag, a holistic Registered Nurse who also spent more than 60 years singing barbershop harmony as a Sweet Adeline, died on the winter solstice, Dec. 21, 2024. She was 93.

Darlene, as she was known to family and friends, considered herself a lifelong learner, completing a bachelor’s degree in California a dozen years after she finished her registered nurse’s...

2024

Jerry (Gerald) Lopes, born on August 27, 1935, at West View Ranch in Lincoln, California, and died December 20, 2024, at his home in Fair Oaks, California. Jerry is preceded in death by his Portuguese parents Maria and Joaquim Lopes who immigrated here from the Azores Islands. He is survived by his wife Germaine (Marsh) Lopes; his children Janet (John...

Dec 17, 2024

Sierra View Funeral Chapel - Carmichael 

Dec 17, 2024

Sierra View Funeral Chapel - Carmichael

Dec 17, 2024

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Dec 16, 2024

Birgitta Ellis, 93, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Sacramento, California. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the second of three children to Gustav and Greta Wetterfors. Her husband of 61 years, Russell, preceded her in passing by three weeks (November 23). Birgitta was preceded in death by her brother Jarl and sister-in-law Gisela. She is survived by...

Dec 14, 2024

2024

Karen Lee Kelso, born on February 21, 1958, in Orange, California, passed away peacefully at home on December 13 2024. She was a dedicated and loving individual whose contributions to her community and family will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Karen had a fulfilling career as an administrative assistant in two warehousing offices in southern New Jersey before...

2024

Jo Ann Hodgins, 65, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister was taken from us much too soon on December 12, 2024, after a sudden and brief illness.

Jo Ann was born on January 21, 1959, in San Francisco, California to Hilario P. Garcia and Jeanne (Tanaka) Garcia. The family moved to San Bruno, California shortly thereafter where Jo Ann thrived throughout...

Dec 10, 2024

Through these modest words, we try to describe and celebrate the life of a wonderful man, Petre “Peter” Nitulescu, affectionately known to many as “Don Pedro”.

Peter was born in Romania in the 1940s, during a time when the world was engulfed in the turmoil of war. His life exemplified strength, determination, and an unyielding spirit. From a young age, Peter...

Dec 9, 2024

Gary Lee Martin Sr.

November 5, 1955 - December 9, 2024

Gary Lee Martin Sr., 69, of Rancho Cordova, California, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 5, 1955, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Donald Lee and Ruby Jean Martin, Gary is preceded in death by his parents. 

Gary is survived by his beloved wife,...

2024

Stephen Lawrence Thomas

Stephen Lawrence Thomas died peacefully in the evening of December 8th with his children by his side. He is survived by daughter Staci (Matt) Williamson and son Shane (Roxanne) Thomas; seven of his eight grandchildren, Breanna, Alexander (Mali), Brandon, Holly, Hannah, Katie, four step-grandchildren, Tyler, Patricia, Victoria and Mason and his sister, Victoria “Sissy” (Jack) Trafton.

Steve was preceded...

Dec 8, 2024

John Calvin Houston, 80, passed away peacefully, December 8, 2024, at his home in Sacramento, CA.

John is survived by his wife, Kathleen Houston; his son, John Houston; his daughter, Julie McCullough;

brothers, Michael Thomas; and Cecil Thomas.

Preceding John in death are brothers, David Houston; and Larry Shoemaker.

John was born April 11, 1944 in Vallejo, CA, the son of Jack and Olive...

Dec 8, 2024

David Appleby Mitchell, 90, died peacefully at his home on December 8, 2024 in Sacramento, California.

David was born August 26, 1934 in Wisconsin to Joseph David Mitchell Jr. and Mildred Appleby Mitchell. David grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma and Fayetteville, Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1951, he attended the University of Arkansas. He soon joined the Air...