Carolyn Rose Black, 90, of Sacramento, California, passed away April 25, 2024, at home from causes incident to age.  She was born in Hollywood, California, on November 29, 1933, at the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital.  She was the only child of Carolyn Rose McMillen and the second daughter of Howard Irby Brown. At age 8, Carol decided to become a nurse when she grew up, and spent hours reading her uncle Howard’s books (he was a medical doctor).  When she started...

Jacqueline Diane Waters of Carmichael, CA went to be with the Lord on May 2 nd , 2024. She was born on June 24 th , 1945. She was the daughter of Inez Ponticelli and Fred Livaich. She was married to Vernon Waters, the love of her life for 48 years. She was widowed in September of 2023. She is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews; as well as great nieces and nephews who loved her very much. Jacquie spent most of her childhood in Grass Valley, CA being raised by her grandparents,...

Leah Taynton of Citrus Heights, CA, went home to be with her Lord on April 12, 2024. She was born on September 15, 1943, the daughter of late Thomas Nicholson and Edith Layman Nicholson from Normalville, PA.  She is survived by son Aaron Bilyeu, stepson Mark Taynton, stepdaughter Robin Delong, and stepdaughter Keri Lobdell. She is also survived by sister Doris Chapman, brother Earl Nicholson, brother Homer Nicholson, and brother Clark Nicholson.  Leah is also survived by many...

Raymond Paul Bolton, age 75, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Elk Grove, California due to kidney failure.   Ray was born on June 5, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Dorothea Emma Gusovius Bolton and Joseph Daniel Bolton, both from Philadelphia.   Ray proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War engaging in combat patrols as part of the 1 st Searchlight Battery. In this assignment, he would travel alone in a jeep at night using...

Jim Stott James Harold Stott (Jim) was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 2, 1943. He passed from this life on April 28, 2024 in Fair Oaks, CA. He was a loving husband, proud military patriot, loving family member, caring friend, and great neighbor. Growing up in suburban Philadelphia, Jim watched the Rose Bowl game and saw the bright California sunshine and warmer winter days. He vowed that he would live there someday. His other childhood dream was to serve in the United States Air...

Audrey Jean Lautrup was born December 27, 1959 in San Fernando, CA to Annie and Arthur Haggard. Audrey spent her entire life as a proud California girl. She raised her first two daughters in the Los Angeles area, until deciding to relocate to the Sacramento area, where she raised her two younger daughters. She is survived by her four daughters: Marie Reyes, Desirée Call, Erica Lautrup, and Faith Lautrup. Her siblings: Annette Dreyfus and Arthur Haggard Jr. And her grandchildren: Gabriel,...

Hester Marlene Gehling, 85, formerly of Citrus Heights, CA passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2024, in Roseville, CA. Hester was born on November 27, 1938 in Superior, WI to Joseph and Clara (Angvik) Gehling. She was raised and attended school and church in Patzau, WI and graduated from High School in Superior, WI. Following graduation from High School, Hester went to work at Banco Corporation in Minneapolis, MN, and later earned a degree in education at the University of Wisconsin -...

Charles  “Chuck” M. Zurek Jr, a beloved Husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, passed away on April 21,2024 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 79.  He was born on August 25, 1944 in Portchester, New York to Charles M Zurek Sr. and Mary Ann Zurek. Chuck is survived by his loving wife Opal Zurek of 50 years and his children Melynda Zurek, Chase Zurek, Jack Zurek, Cassandra Zurek Gianino, his brother, Thomas & Sandy Zurek. As well he was a doting Papa...

Fredrick William Christian III died March 28, 2024, in Orangevale, California. Born in Glendale to Fred and Dorothy Christian October 24, 1927, he had one brother, John. He left 57 days after the death of his beloved wife Dorothy, married since May 7, 1949. Five children: Susan Christian, Mary Nollette, Sandra Christian, Virginia Brien, and Fredrick Christian, IV (Gudrun); 21 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Fred was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Mary J. DePalma has passed away on April 5, 2024 after a long illness. She was born May 6, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony and her son Stephen. She is survived by her daughter Marcia, six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services are private.