Lora Suzanne MacKinnon
Jun 24, 2025
Lora Suzanne MacKinnon, a deeply loved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Granite Bay, California. Born on December 15, 1970, in San Jose, California, Lora touched the lives of all who knew her with her sweet, kind, and loving nature. She courageously battled Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Cancer, which she faced...
James Donald Dawson
Jun 22, 2025
Jim was destined to be a journalist - newspaper reporter, columnist, editor, publisher. He earned his first byline at age 6 in the Elgin (Texas) Courier and was a police reporter at age 17 with the Waco News-Tribune. He loved sports, reading, music, theater, travel, cars, genealogy, trivia.
He wrote an autobiography entitled "Life in the Toy Department... and other splendiferous...
John Erik Zyss
Jun 19, 2025
John Erik Zyss, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and dear friend, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Sacramento, California, at the age of 60. Born on December 17, 1964, in Redlands, California and raised in West Sacramento, California. John brought joy and warmth to everyone who had the privilege to know...
Eduardo (Guayo) Roberto Sosa
Jun 8, 2025
Born in Teculután, Zacapa, Guatemala, Eduardo was the beloved son of Zoila Morayma Castañeda-Navarra and Antonino Sosa de Castañeda. He grew up alongside his brother Rodolfo Antonio Sosa and half-brothers Jose and Cesar Sosa.
Eduardo attended the Military School Politécnica in Guatemala City before immigrating to the United States at 19 to reunite with his mother in La Jolla, California, and...
Brenda Kay Russo
Jun 5, 2025
Brenda Kay Olive was born on April 20, 1948, to Johnnie and Joe Olive in Blythe, California. She had two sisters, Donna and Sandra. Sadly, her father died when she was a young girl leaving her mother to raise Brenda and her two sisters.
Brenda’s family moved to Clovis, and eventually to Martinez where she completed high school. It was in...
CLARA KATHERINE MASSIE
May 26, 2025
Clara Katherine Massie, a beloved matriarch whose life spanned nearly a century, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by family and caregivers she cherished deeply. Born on January 4, 1928, in Bakersfield, California, Clara was a captivating spirit from the very beginning, touching the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Clara, known during her...
Janet Esplana Bayos
May 21, 2025
“Though their presence is no longer with us, their love, laughter, and the memories we shared remain etched in our hearts forever. In every sunrise and quiet moment, we feel their spirit guiding us onward.”
Janet is a nurturer, mentor, traveller, friend, nurse, family member, and everything in between. She will be missed forever. Her strong sense of self makes her...
JOSEPH C. O'CON
May 19, 2025
Joseph O’Con was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Nellie O’Con and Peter O’Con, Sr. He was named after his Uncle Sonny—his father’s beloved brother—who survives him. The fourth of nine children, Joseph moved to Oakland, California, at the age of four. He grew up in East Oakland in neighborhoods like Jingletown, High Street Homes, San Antonio Village, and Fresno Street....
George William Jackson
May 19, 2025
George William Jackson, 72, of Rocklin, California, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on May 19, 2025.
George was born in Brawley, California, in 1952 to Samuel Jackson and Rafaela Jackson. He was the second eldest of four siblings, Jim, George, Mary and Ginny. He is preceeded in death by his brother James Jackson, father Samuel Jackson...
Stuart McKinnon Ripley
May 10, 2025
Stuart McKinnon Ripley passed peacefully on May 10, 2025 at the age of 94.
He was born July 28, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri and later his family moved to Berkeley, California. He became an Eagle Scout, a two-sport letterman in high school and later attended the University of Redlands. From there he joined the Navy and rapidly achieved the rank...