Obituaries

Jun 26, 2019

Bob Powell was born May 24, 1930 in Yreka, California. He passed away on June 26, 2019 in the presence of his family. He was 89 years old.  He had been lovingly cared for in his final days at the Carlton Senior Living Facility.

He grew up in Pinnacles National Monument and later Oakland California. Education was...

Jun 20, 2019

Ian M. Fraser, 91, of Davis, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Woodland.  He had been an area resident for one year.  Ian was born June 21, 1927 in Warburton, Victoria, Austria to Ruth and Archibald Fraser.

A viewing well be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Smith Funeral Home (116...

Jun 19, 2019

James Finley Mitchell passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, in the comfort of his home at the age of 91.

A celebration of life will be held at El Macero Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9.

For any questions, contact Odene Mitchell at 530-753-9039 or Chris Carter at 408-460-6710.

Jun 17, 2019

Dr. Herbert Berkoff, former chief of Cardiothoracic surgery at the University of California at Davis Medical Center, passed away suddenly at home on June 17, 2019.  Dr. Berkoff is survived by his wife of 40 years, Vivienne Roseby, who loved him beyond reason, his children Karen, David, Noah and Sarah and grandchildren Zoey, Liam, Riley and Cooper.  Herb Berkoff...

May 28, 2019

James Allen Callinan was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, on July 5th, 1939 to Frances Elizabeth (Odendahl) Callinan and Harry Thomas Callinan. He died on May 28th in the 80th year of his life, peacefully surrounded by love and prayer with his wife, children, and a chaplain.

Jim was raised in Minnesota for his...

May 25, 2019

Carol Jean Guyan, age 86, of Cordelia, CA passed away at North Bay Medical Center on May 25, 2019 after a long illness.

Carol was born April 17, 1933 in Orange, CA to Mabel and Henry Maier. She was the youngest of three daughters. After the Great Depression, her family moved to Oakland, CA. She shared fond...

May 24, 2019

Savino “Sal” Orlando Cavaliere of Winters, Ca passed on May 24th , 2019, at the age of  97.  Born on Nov 22, 1922, in Verbicaro, Italy, to Ludovico Cavaliere, and Biagina Cirimele, the first of 3 siblings.   He spent his childhood in Italy and emigrated to San Francisco in 1946, after WW2. After learning english, he attended UC Berkeley,...

May 19, 2019

Jessie Ann Delgado Gill transitioned into heavenly light on Sunday evening, May 19, 2019 at her home after a day of prayers, messages and visits with family and friends.

Born on March 17, 1917 in Sunnyvale, California, she was the first child of Ana Brenes Ravalin and Martin Blazquez Delgado, respectively natives of Almogia, Malaga, Spain and...

May 16, 2019

Donald Albert Rominger passed away peacefully at his home on May 16th, 2019. “Big Bad Don” was born in Woodland, CA, on November 18th, 1929 to Anne and Albert Rominger. He graduated from Winters High School in 1947, where he was Student Body President and a four-sport letterman, then earned a degree in Agriculture from UC Davis. Shortly thereafter,...

May 6, 2019

Thomas C. Mentink, 88, of Davis, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 in Sacramento. He had been an area resident for 60 years.  Thomas was born October 22 1930 to Berma and Victor Mentink.

A gravesideservice will be held Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Davis Cemetery (820 Pole Line Road, Davis, CA).

May 5, 2019

Elsie Esther (DelRe) Morandi passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family.

She was born and raised in Fort Bragg, where she met her husband, Bruno, of 46 years. She was predeceased by her husband and survived by their son Randall Morandi and his wife Julia of Pacific Palisades and their daughter Vicki...

Apr 19, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Johns Mansfield Edwards September 24,1926 - April 19, 2019 Born and raised in San Jose, California, Betty was the only child of Edgar and Florence Johns. She grew up among the fruit orchards of Willow Glen. She met her first husband, Robert “Dick” Mansfield, on the beach at the Santa Cruz boardwalk. They were married in Monterey,...

Apr 4, 2019

Paul Terry Snawder passed away at home in Davis April 4, 2019, after living with multiple myeloma for several years. He was born August 9, 1939, in Louisville, KY, to Ethel (Morrison) and William Snawder. His big sisters were fond of then-popular comic Terry and the Pirates, convincing their parents to call their brother Terry.

Terry spent...

Apr 3, 2019

It is with sadness to announce the death of George Purves, who died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, April 3. In death, as in life, George was supported and surrounded by friends and family. George was the second of three children born to Jack and Lillian Purves, June 9 1944. Growing up in Central California, George played linebacker for...

Mar 22, 2019

Rosario June Serrallés McNally passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, March 22. She was surrounded by her loving family. Her vibrancy and resilience were reflected in the sudden burst of painted lady butterflies that migrated past her home during her final days.

June was born in Mercedita, Puerto Rico, to Rosario “Tito” and...

Mar 20, 2019

John Noah Moyle, known to his family and friends as Noah, died unexpectedly in Davis after a 25-year struggle with bipolar 1 brain disorder.

Noah grew up in an academic household in which he learned to think deeply and care greatly about the world around him. Trained in biology by his father, Peter Moyle, a fish biologist...

Mar 16, 2019

Florence C. Bolden, 89, of Davis passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at home.  She had been an area residence of 58 years.  Florence was a well-loved school teacher for 50 years.  A time of visitation will be held Monday, March 25, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home (116 D Street, Davis, CA).  A...

Feb 23, 2019

Robert Samuel (Bob) Haight, 99, of Davis, Ca., passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 at the University Retirement Center. Bob was born on July 15, 1919 in Wichita, Ks. He was the son of the late Herbert and Alta (Samuel) Haight.

Bob grew up in Kansas, Florida and Michigan, graduating from Perry High School, Michigan, in 1939. ...

Jan 30, 2019

Lydia Houston, 87, of Davis passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  She had been an area resident for 25 years.  Lydia was born April 9, 1931 in New York to Kiril and Domenika Russak.

A viewing will held Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM at Smith...

Jan 27, 2019

Michael Scott Collins, 73, passed on January 27, 2019 in Davis, California with his siblings at his side.

He is survived by his brother Timothy Collins, his sisters Kathleen Greear and Elizabeth Azuma and their families.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra L. Reece.

Michael grew up Pleasant Hill,...