Obituaries

Jul 7, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Jobyna Kingsbury Gankin of Woodland on July 7, 2021. Her husband, Roman of 62 years was by her side and she passed away peacefully.

Jobyna was preceded in death by her father, Hector, mother, Laura and sister, Sheila. She is survived by her husband, Roman Gankin; son, Kevin Gankin (Thersia); daughter,...

Jul 5, 2021

Laurence Merle Pierson returned to his Heavenly Father on July 5, 2021.  Larry was born on May 19, 1936 to Virginia (Garmoe) and Austin Pierson in Santa Ana, California.  He spent most of his childhood in Tustin and graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1954.  In 1958 Larry got a summer job at a restaurant in Sequoia National...

Jun 25, 2021

Peter Douglas Schulz quietly passed away from natural causes while playing cards with his wife Jeanette and son Robert, at the age of 76 years and seven months. He was a nice guy and a gentleman and a scholar.

Peter was born November 25, 1944 in Fairbury Nebraska and was the first child of Orpheus Peter Schulz...

May 9, 2021

G. Wolfgang Fuhs, 88, of Davis, CA passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Davis.  He had been an area resident for over 20 years.  Wolfgang was born May 19, 1932 to Friedrich and Lisette Fuhs in Germany.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Davis Cemetery (820 Pole Line...

Apr 17, 2021

On the evening of Saturday, April 17, 2021, Carol Vivian Klippstein died at the age of 62. Carol was a talented quilter, avid animal lover, and made a life-long habit of taking in “orphans” both animate and inanimate.

Carol was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George and Charlotte Klippstein. Her mother died in 1966 when...

Apr 15, 2021

Joseph W. Cavanagh, 81, of Davis passed away April 15, 2021.  He had been an area resident for 2 years.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church.  A private family interment will be held at a later date.

Apr 11, 2021

A tender heart was released from this world on Sunday, April 11. Our beloved Jacob Alexander Lee (Jake), age 23, passed away in his Davis home due to an accidental drug overdose.

Jake was living a life he loved. He had a wonderful apartment where he was surrounded by orderly stacks of the vinyl albums and books...

Mar 31, 2021

Surrounded by his loving family, Melvin King Neville, 82, passed away on March 31, 2021 at his home in Davis, CA, after battling Lewy Body Dementia and complications from Prostate Cancer. In a true testament to his character, Melvin showed the same kindness and strength in his final days that epitomized his life. He is survived by his wife...

Mar 19, 2021

Maria (Bambit) Aurora Mananquil was born the youngest of three children to Irineo Salayog Barrozo and Aurora Calimquim Barrozo in the Philippines on May 20, 1959. Maria passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on March 19, 2021 at the University of California Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) in Sacramento after complications from a long term illness.

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Mar 6, 2021

Laura “Laurie” Ellen Patton-Brown, age 61, passed away peacefully at home March 6, 2021, surrounded by her 6 children. She was born on December 20, 1959, in Quincy, CA, to Jocelyn and Paul Schrum. Laurie was raised in Wheatland, CA, and spent her teenage years in Winters, CA, with her grandparents, Jim and Ellen West. Her mother Jocelyn graduated...

Mar 5, 2021

Scott William McKibben died on March 5, 2021 after a year-long fight with colon cancer.  He was 42 years old.  Anyone who knew Scott, no matter how long, loved him. He had an infectious laugh and a light-hearted spirit that he shared with everyone.

Scott was born December 3, 1978 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the first child of...

Feb 12, 2021

Miriam Ethel Legakis passed away peacefully at age 74 on February 12, 2021. She was a 50 year resident of Davis Ca. Born in Columbus Ohio, July 7th, 1946, Mimi moved with her family to Alhambra, CA.  She was a loving sister to two older siblings Marilyn and Martin, and two younger siblings Carol and Mark.  Her parents, Pastor Gustav...

Feb 11, 2021

Theodore E. Parks, 83, of Davis, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.  Theodore was born September 18, 1937 in Illinois to Samuel and Marian Parks.

A graveside service will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM at Davis Cemetery (820 Pole Line Road, Davis, CA).

Feb 7, 2021

Dennis B. Whitcomb , survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Sharon Whitcomb, children Dennis J. (Trish), Jonathan and Julie, grandsons Jonathan, Thomas and Tyler, great-grandson Lucas, brother David Whitcomb, sisters Carolyn (Mike) McKone, and Kathleen Hunter, and brother-in-law Jeffrey (Nina) Duket. Dennis was a graduate of Norte Del Rio High School. A builder by trade, Dennis...

Jan 17, 2021

Jan Browning Carter passed away January 17, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife and daughters.  Born in New York City October 12, 1941, “J.B.” grew up in Long Beach, CA attending Long Beach City and State Colleges.  He played alto sax and was a lifelong fan of all kinds of music.   He served in the Coast Guard...

Jan 8, 2021

John Wray Steggall Sr. died at home of natural causes at the age of 86 under the care of his devoted wife Gratia, eldest son John Jr., grandson Patrick and caregiver Claudette. Anyone who knew John, whether encountering him for the first time or the hundredth time, enjoyed his good-natured sense of humor.

John was born on...

Jan 2, 2021

Flora FukWa Cheng passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 in her home in Davis, under her daughters’ care.  Known by many as “Grandma Flora”, she will be remembered for her inherent ability to love and care for everyone and for her sweet spirit.

Flora was born in southern China. Her father and younger brother died when...

Dec 27, 2020

Norma Anderson died at age 87, in Woodland, California on December 27, 2020.

Norma was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 27, 1933. Her early years were spent in Kenosha.  She earned BS and MS degrees in Science Education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

For several years following, she taught high school biology...

Dec 23, 2020

Arline passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter in Woodland. She had lived in Chicago, San Francisco, Long Beach, Sacramento, Cupertino, Lake Almanor, Elk Grove and Davis in her long and eventful life.

She was born Arline Elizabeth Forrer in Chicago, Ill. to Hendrik (Henry) Forrer and Emma Margarette (Schneider) Forrer on Aug. 21, 1922,...

Dec 12, 2020

Louie Frank Varni passed away on December 12, 2020, at the age of 95, after a brief illness following a stroke.  He was born on April 1, 1925, in Modesto, California, to John and Katy Varni, and had 3 older sisters, Olga, Lydia and Virginia.  He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy and...