Obituaries
Robert Harold Schroeder
Apr 22, 2026
Robert Harold Schroeder, 87, died on April 22, 2026 at University Retirement Community Health Center in Davis from complications after a fall.
Bob was born on Sept. 5, 1938, in Northwood, N.D., the first child of Paul and Lois Schroeder. When his father was killed in a farm accident in 1942, his mother moved the family to Grand Forks, N.D., although...
Adele Ramelli Richardson
Apr 19, 2026
Adele Ramelli Richardson, 96, passed away peacefully in Davis, California.
Born to Julian and Anne Ramelli, Adele grew up in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from Acalanes High School in Lafayette and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont. A devout Catholic, she will be dearly missed and never gone from our hearts. Adele was known for her kind and gracious...
Gregory Mitsuru Hayakawa
Apr 8, 2026
Greg Hayakawa passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on April 8, 2026 following an eight-month journey with metastatic prostate cancer. Greg is survived by his beloved wife Mary, his three children Devon, James (Fiona), and Jordan, his sister Jane, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his and Mary’s parents, his sister Frances, and...
Vern L Marble
Apr 3, 2026
Vern “L” Marble passed away in Roseville, California on April 3, 2026.
He was born September 27, 1928, in Tremonton, Utah, to Maggie Rampton Marble and Silas LaRain Marble, joining his older sister, Peggy. The family later lived in several California communities, including Gustine, Chino, and Salinas.
As a youth, Vern was active in student government, athletics, and church service. He played...
Randolph "Randy" Hanson
2026
Randolph “Randy” Hanson
Born in 1948 in Watertown, South Dakota, Randy moved to California with his parents and younger sister, Sandy, when he was 3 years old. His younger brother, Greg, was born 3 years later. Randy spent his early years in Daly City. His mother, Mary, died of diabetic complications when Randy was 11. The next few years were turbulent...
Welles Henderson
Mar 31, 2026
Welles Henderson passed away unexpectedly at her home in Davis, California, following a brief illness.
Welles was born and raised in Prineville, Oregon. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and later graduated from Oregon State University. During her college years, she was an active member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, where she formed lifelong friendships and met her beloved...
Larry Hamilton
Mar 30, 2026
Larry passed away peacefully in his home on March 30, 2026 after a long illness. He was surrounded by family - his wife, Carla ( Jolyn) Hamilton, his son, John Hamilton, his daughter, Kimberly Hamilton, his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Hamilton and his son-in law, Eric Strasilla. He is survived by five grandchildren - Spencer Demmin, Jonah Demmin, Jakob Hamilton, Asher Demmin...
Barnali - Barua
Mar 28, 2026
Barnali Barua, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, California.
Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, she was the beloved daughter of Martanda Pratap Barua and Manjari Barua. Barnali earned her degree in Civil Engineering from BUET, Bangladesh, and a graduate degree in Transportation Engineering from Utah State University.
A devoted mother, she centered her life around...
Julian Joseph Irias
Mar 27, 2026
On March 27, 2026, Julian Joseph Anthony Irías died at the age of 90, surrounded by family. Dr. Irías was born November 17, 1935, in Managua, Nicaragua, to Dr. Julian and Elsa Irías.
Dr. Irías attended Mission Dolores then St. Ignatius College Preparatory before completing a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of San Francisco and graduating from the University...
Marjorie "Marge" Graf
Mar 22, 2026
Marge Graf passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Newman, California, on June 7, 1933 to Stewart and Eva Potter. Marge’s family moved to Winters in 1948 when her father, Reverend Potter, became the minister of the Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Winters High School in 1951. Marge attended...
Sharon Rose (Duket) Whitcomb
Mar 21, 2026
Sharon was born in Sacramento, California, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Dennis B. Whitcomb. She is survived by her children Dennis J. “DJ” Whitcomb, Jonathan Whitcomb, and Julie Whitcomb; daughter-in-law Trish Whitcomb; grandsons Jonathan, Thomas, and Tyler; great-grandson Lucas; brother Jeffrey Duket; sister-in-law Nina Duket; and many beloved cousins.
Sharon was a 1959...
Peter Ludwig Schrag
Mar 19, 2026
Peter Ludwig Schrag, a distinguished journalist, author, and longtime editorial voice in California, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was 94. He was surrounded by close family and friends.
Born in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1931, Peter came to the United States as a child refugee fleeing Nazi persecution—a formative experience that shaped his lifelong commitment...
Donna Mae Makker
Mar 17, 2026
Donna Mae Makker (née Stohs), 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Davis, California, on March 17, 2026, following a stroke. Born on October 31, 1936, in Ludell, Kansas, she was the daughter of John and Lydia (Holtz) Stohs.
A woman of sharp intellect, creativity, and endless curiosity, Donna lived a life rich in thought, compassion, and discovery. She was...
Donald Fish
Mar 16, 2026
Donald Fish passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in White Plains, NY, where he developed the values that guided him throughout his life.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Mary Fish, and his two brothers; Robert Fish and his wife LeeAnn,...
Rita Ellen Modesto
Mar 8, 2026
The family of Rita Ellen Modesto shares the passing of their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on March 8, 2026. Born September 17, 1954, in Merced, California, Rita passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.
Rita was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Rubalcava, infant son, Timoteo Modesto, Mother and Father, Robert and Connie Gonzales and Sister Rosemary...
Linda Ellen MacIntyre
Mar 7, 2026
Long-time Davis resident, Linda Ellen (Sobel) MacIntyre passed away on March 7, 2026. She had been living in Sacramento since 2017 and will be greatly missed by many people.
Linda was born on May 15, 1943 to Maxwell and Virginia Sobel in Phoenix, Arizona, and was raised near her mother’s relatives in Syracuse, New York. After she graduated with honors from...
Ralph A. Ernst
Mar 4, 2026
Ralph A. Ernst, Extension Poultry Specialist Emeritus, University Of California, Davis passed away at home on March 4, 2026. He was born in Saline, Michigan to parents, Ambrose and Catherine. He grew up on the family farm in Milan, Michigan with his parents and three sisters, Dorothy, Phyllis and Cathy. The family had a dairy and chickens, delivering products they...
Ellen F. Goldstene
Mar 2, 2026
Longtime Davis resident E.F. “Pat” Goldstene passed away peacefully on March 2. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Pat spent her childhood living between Ohio and the Arizona desert before her family settled in Southern California.
Pat graduated from UCLA with a history degree and was pursuing an MA in library science at USC while also working at the Los Angeles Public Library...
Patricia Lynn Cox
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia ‘Patty’ Lynn Cox, peacefully passed away in the early hours of February 27, 2026, following her courageous battle with Valley Fever.
Patty was born on August 16, 1965, to Jack and Barbara Thomas, and was a lifelong resident of Winters. Throughout her youth she was active in band, sports, and 4-H, and as an adult she was a leader in...
Nora Ann McGuinness
Feb 25, 2026
Nora Ann Mahoney was born in Chicago, IL July 09, 1936, to Cornelius and Josephine Mahoney, both of whom had emigrated to the United States. As the first generation born in the US, Nora remained fiercely proud of her Irish heritage, an attachment she carried forward in her scholarship on Jack Yeats and the traditions she imparted on her children,...
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