Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries

Jul 16, 2018

BARBARA STEWART NIELSEN, BORN IN SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA, WAS MARRIED FOR 56 YEARS TO THE BEST HUSBAND, DAD AND THE LOVE OF HER LIFE, BRUCE NIELSEN. THEY HAD SIX CHILDREN. THE VALIDATION OF OUR MOM'S LIFE WILL CONTINUE ON IN SIX LIFE HISTORIES, EACH TELLING A UNIQUELY DIFFERENT STORY. ONE NEVER LEFT MOM WITHOUT HER SAYING, " I LOVE YOU, DRIVE...

Jul 11, 2018

Jul 9, 2018

Noemi Maria Leonard peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on 7/9/18. She was born in Shanghai, China. Noemi was a very supportive, thoughtful, and caring person who cherished family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. She married William Durgin Leonard from Boise, Idaho on 5/17/47. Her independence and strong will continued throughout her life’s journey. She...

Jul 6, 2018

Jul 4, 2018

Doris Morris, 84, of Citrus Heights, California, went to be with her Lord on July 4, 2018. Doris was born in Tulare, California, on January 13, 1934. Doris graduated from Delano High School in 1951 and married Patrick Hart in 1952. They raised their four children in Bakersfield and Fresno, California. Doris worked for Department of Motor Vehicles until her...

Jul 3, 2018

Born on July 11, 1922 in Lake Linden, a small copper mining town on Michigan’s upper peninsula, to Catherine Guard Johnston and Philip Reid Johnston, Jean found peace in Carmichael July 3, 2018. She lived a full and rewarding life of 95 years. She graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1940 and studied at what is now Michigan Technical...

Jun 22, 2018

Way Q. Fong, 78, passed away on June 22, 2018 with his family at his home in Sacramento, CA.His struggle with his health issues ended and he slept peacefully. Way was born in San Francisco, CA on December 3, 1939.In his early years, he had many interests and wasn’t afraid to take risks or to try something new.He enjoyed meeting...

Jun 8, 2018

Julie Ann Scott, 54, of Carmichael, California was found deceased in her home on June 8, 2018 in Carmichael, California. She was born February 23, 1964 in Oakdale, California to Walter Scott Sr. and the late Patricia Ann White. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Julie was preceded in death, by her grandparents: Ira and Bertha Scott...

Jun 7, 2018

Gracie was a gift, treasure, and blessing from God: Gracie Roberta (Chambers) Littlejohn transitioned into eternal rest on June 7, 2018. Her light and caring influence will forever shine within those she touched. Born in Jackson, Tennessee on September 15, 1923 to Marguerite Long and Paul Haynes Sr. Raised by her Grandmother Ernestine Long quite common in the South at...

Jun 3, 2018

He was born in Great Falls, Montana to Frederick S. Knisley and Margaret Hawkins Knisley on June 7, 1927. At the age of five he and his parents moved to Citrus Heights California. Fred graduated from San Juan High School in 1946 and worked for a short time in his father's newly opened Sylvan Lumber. He served in the Merchant...

May 20, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Murphy (nee Kittel) was born on May 17, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland to Henry F. J. Kittel and Julia Regina Van Aelst. She was an administrative assistant for 50 years, when she moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to enjoy her retirement. Mary went to the Lord suddenly on May 20, 2018 after watching both of her...

May 20, 2018

Marie Antoinette Kimball passed away on May 20, 2018 at the age of 67. She was born on March 31,1951 in Rome, New York to Francis Jordan and Rachel De La Torre. Marie was the devoted and loving wife of Charles Edwin Kimball for 40 years, and the adored mother of Jordan Chandler Kimball. Marie is also survived by her...

May 17, 2018

May 16, 2018

Werner Otto Schink, Jr., of Sacramento, CA, died on Wednesday May 16th, 2018 after a fight with cancer. He was born November 15, 1945 to Werner Otto Schink and Katherine Piech Schink in Johnson City, NY. Werner is survived by his wife Maria Elena Schink, his sister Paula Funkhouser of Reno, his daughter Sonia (Tim) Eliseo, his son Louis Schink,...

May 15, 2018

Shaun Matthew Orchid, age 39, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Shaun was born in San Diego, California on November 8, 1978. Growing up he lived in San Diego and Vacaville, later moving to Laguna Niguel where he met his wife Janelle in 2006. They married on June 4, 2011, and welcomed son Jase in...

May 13, 2018

David Sparrow peacefully left the earth May 13, 2018 surrounded and touched by his entire family. He was born in Ohio and loved the family farm, Ohio’s four seasons, and its winter snow.His grandma and grandpa Sparrow were his loving role models.After graduating from El Camino High School, one day he walked all the way from North Highlands to Downtown...

May 10, 2018

Roger Don Hartgraves, 82, passed on May 10, 2018, in Sacramento, CA. He was born in Oklahoma and at 3 years old his family moved to California where he grew up in Mountain View. Survived by his wife Doris Hartgraves of 42 years and their children Nick (Vickie) Arnolde, Susie (Ben) Partington, Mike Hartgraves, Jeff Hartgraves, Sheila (Tim) Kelly, Steve...

May 7, 2018

Brenda will be deeply missed by her two sons Grant O Garibay and Simeon S Sinclair, sister Mary Michele Ehlers, father Lt. Col (Retired) John O Brown Jr., and many close friends and family. Brenda’s warmth was felt far and wide by everyone she encountered. She always tried to see another’s perspective, help them achieve their goals, and teach others...

May 6, 2018

Rafael Garcia Pardell, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Carmichael, California. Born October 25, 1932 and raised in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Phillipines, the son of Jose Pardell & Mercedes Regan, Mr. Pardell resided in Cavite during the occupation of the Phillipines in World War II. After graduating from La Salle High School in 1950, Rafael, his mother...

May 6, 2018

Virginia Grace Miller, age 93, was called home by the Lord on May 6, 2018. She passed away, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side, at Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks where she lived for six years. During her time at Eskaton, Virginia touched the lives of many people. Among other activities, she enjoyed Bingo, Bible Study, and Sunday...