All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio Davila Aguinaga. Born on May 16th, 1965, in Mexico City to Efrain and Teresa Davila. Antonio grew up in Acapulco, Guerrero, a place that he enjoyed and loved and told countless tales of his time living there. In 1993, Antonio immigrated to the United States where he proudly worked hard for his family. He enjoyed great food, watching his Cruz Azul play soccer, and dancing the night away with his loving wife. Antonio is survived ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Oghenekevwe (Kevwe) Vero Pela, who passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 62, at her home in Citrus Heights, California. Kevwe was born on April 13, 1963, in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, to the late Isaiah Sada Chamuene and Paulina Ogba Okpoho. She hailed from Owahwa Town in the Jeremi Clan, within the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. In 2004, she made Sacramento, California her home. Kevwe pursued her ...

Born on April 15, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, to Truman and Louise Partridge, Miriam's life was one marked by devotion, resilience, and quiet strength. She was raised in Southern California alongside her beloved sisters, Loyce and Paula, where she developed the foundations of faith, creativity, and determination that would guide her throughout her life. From an early age, Miriam expressed her vibrant spirit through music and movement, participating in numerous choir and dance groups. ...

Amelia Huezo Carranza, lovingly known as “Mamá,” passed away on February 3, 2026, in Roseville, California, at the age of 74. Amelia was born on August 21, 1951, in Caurio de Guadalupe, Michoacán, Mexico, to Guadalupe Carranza Valencia and Fidel Carranza Morales. She later made her home in California, where she devoted much of her life to caring for others — first as a nurse’s aide in her early years, and then as a homemaker for over three decades. At ...

James ‘Jim’ Dennis Lloyd, 81, of Citrus Heights, California passed away on January 26, 2026.  Born on September 2, 1944 in Moscow, Idaho, Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, follower of Christ, and a beloved member of his community. Jim served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years before settling in the Sacramento region. Jim loved exploring the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, gold panning, meeting new people, and spending time with ...

Howard Frank, beloved husband of Carol Frank and proud father of Bill, Gary and Sally, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2026.   Born November 2, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio to Martin and Agnes Frank, Howard had a childhood filled with adventure, sports and friends.  Many of those friendships lasted his entire lifetime. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1947 where he played football and baseball. He chose to go to college at Ohio University where he played ...

Paul was born on October 26, 1929 in Sacramento. He passed away peacefully on January 24th in Sacramento, at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his wife Mona, his daughter Paula, his brothers Joe and Ben, and his sisters Vera and Lucille. Paul is survived by his wife Denali; his sister Eleanor; his daughter Tonya and her husband Jesus; his grandson Brett and his wife Laura; and his great-grandchildren Graydon and Ella. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, ...

Marlene Ann Hill was born on December 31, 1938, in Richmond, Cache County, Utah, a New Year’s Eve arrival she delighted in saying meant the whole world was celebrating her birthday. She was the firstborn of ten children to Don Hill of Richmond, Utah, and Margaret Owen Hill of Preston, Idaho, and grew up in the beautiful Cache Valley, a place she always associated with family, faith, and a deep pioneer heritage. Marlene cherished her family roots. Her grandparents, Richard Owen Jr. and ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother. Betty passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 100, at her home in Orangevale, CA, where she lived since 1977. Daughter of Mortimer E. Whipple and Kathryn Eddy Whipple, Betty was born on July 27, 1925, in Peterboro, New York. Betty brought joy, love, and inspiration to those whose lives she touched. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to her family whom ...

It is with a heavy heart I announce that Virginia Kay Richmond passed away on January 30, 2026.  Virginia passed with her son James Stiarwalt by her side in the ICU at Kaiser Hospital.  Virginia will be remembered for her smile that she always shared.  She worked at our family’s Vacuum store in the 70’s and 80’s before working for Mervin’s Department store on Arden way.  Virginia also was a volunteer at the Sacramento Railroad Museum for 25 years. ...