Obituaries
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...
Kirk Ridgeway
Mar 1, 2026
Last Note, First NoteI wish I had spoken to the young manI wish I had acknowledged his griefBut my tongue stuck in my hollow mouthHis mentor had died that dayLeaving music unfinished, his songHis last note, creating a voidLike we all do, with ourSong never finished.Much later, the ripe moment long pastI heard the words I wanted to sayIf I...
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,...
Richard Julian Hayes
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Julian Hayes of Davis California, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on February 20, 2026 after a nine-year journey with Alzheimer’s.
He was born on November 7, 1941 and was known for his love of family and friends, his strong work ethic, his sense of humor, his adventurous nature and his enthusiasm for life. Richard and his wife...
Alexander "Larry" L. Dean
Feb 18, 2026
Alexander (“Larry”) L. Dean, Sr. was born on September 6, 1938, in Oak Park, IL, to Frank and Emmy Lou Dean. He was the first-born child in his family. Larry grew up in McAllen, TX, and graduated from McAllen High School, Class of 1956. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in 1960 and a Bachelor of...
Kay M. Graf
Feb 17, 2026
Even though she arrived at the age of 9, Kay Butler always considered Winters to be her hometown. When Kay Graf died February 17, 2026, she was surrounded by her family. Kay was born in Vallejo, CA in 1938. In the ensuing 9 years her family moved multiple times before settling in Winters.
When Kay first arrived in Winters in the...
Craig Casey Cooper
Feb 10, 2026
Craig Casey Cooper passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, he was 73 years old. He was raised in Davis, with family and friends. Craig attended Davis schools and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Toni. As a young adult he worked as a carpenter. In 1982 he started his career in the family owned and operated business, C.C....
Rose Angela Sheehan
Feb 7, 2026
Rose Angela Sheehan passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on February 7, 2026.
Rose was born in Salinas, CA to hard working Italian parents. Italian was her first language, which she spoke with her parents and her grandmother.
She grew up surrounded by relatives and friends and she thrived in this social setting. She often spoke of how...
Ivan Gilbert Sanchez
Feb 6, 2026
Ivan Gilbert Sanchez, age 96, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, service to country, and a life filled with travel, music, and simple joys.
Ivan was born on September 25, 1929, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, to Quentin and Palmyra Sanchez. He would later joke that his education came from the “School of Hard Knocks,” a phrase...
John F. Lofland
Feb 4, 2026
John Franklin Lofland, spouse, professor, sociologist-historian and bemused observer died in Davis, California, February 4, 2026. He was a complex man. Occasionally disagreeable, he was loyal, loving and kind; a brilliant man who could deliver a barrage of questions that would result in the target’s being confused and defensive. He could be cordial and charming when it suited him.
He very...
Barbara Mejia Perez
Jan 25, 2026
Barbara Mejia Perez passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, surrounded by love and family, she was 82. She was laid to rest in a private ceremony at the VA cemetery in Dixon, CA.
Above all else, Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Enrique (Tony) Perez Jr., Daughters Rachel (James)...
Michael "Mikey" Day Lucero
Jan 21, 2026
Michael Day Lucero known as Mikey was born in Chico California on January 21, 2006 to his loving parents, Arturo and Amy Lucero. He was born with a rare genetic condition called Lissencephaly and his prognosis was bleak - so the Dr’s said. Mikey moved with his family from Colusa to Woodland in 2008 where he attended Greengate School, a...
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