Obituaries

Jul 25, 2018

In Memory Of

Minnie Brenner

April 16, 1926 – July 25, 2018

Minnie Brenner, 92 years old was a matriarch in her own way and throughout her life:  Raised six girls, a devout catholic, gave unselfishly of her time to many non-profit organizations, an aspired business owner...

Jul 19, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Henry Carino Arcangel announces his passing on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the age of 77, at home and surrounded by family and friends. Henry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Linda, and his children, Phillip (Raquel), Lori (Doug), and Lynne (Jacques). Henry will also be...

Jul 10, 2018

Lydia S. Landeros died suddenly and unexpectedly after a short battle with ovarian cancer at Kaiser Hospital, on July 10, 2018 in Vacaville, California at the age of 51.

Lydia is survived by her wife, Peggy Gibson and their two children, Chase and Judy as well as her siblings, Odie Landeros, Laura Landeros (Eleanor), Sande Dyer (Eric), ...

Jul 5, 2018

Mary Ann Wohlers Montague was tragically killed in a traffic accident on July 5, 2018, near her home in Dixon, California.  She was 77 years old.

She was born January 9, 1941 in Deer Lodge, Montana. Her early years were spent in Gold Creek and Deer Lodge, Montana. Her parents divorced when she was 3 years old. ...

Jun 29, 2018

WALTER E. HOWARD (April 9, 1917 - June 29, 2018)

Walter E. "Howdy" Howard passed away peacefully in his home in Davis on June 29, 2018.  Howdy was born in the Woodland clinic on April 9, 1917 as Davis did not have a hospital.  He was a Davis resident for most of his 101 years, graduating from...

Jun 25, 2018

Jedediah Charles Learned, 40, of Vallejo, son of Charlie & Joan Learned of Davis, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 of complications from undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Jed graduated from Davis High School in 1996.  He received a B.A. degree in Creative Writing from the University of California Santa Cruz in 2000.  He worked as an appraiser...

Jun 22, 2018

Jack passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2018 at the age of 77.  Jack was born in 1941 in Newport Rhode Island to Margaret and Clarence LaDucer.  Jack lost his father at age 11.   The family moved to Downing CA. when Jack was 16.  He helped with the driving of a new 1957 Chevy across country.  He went to...

May 31, 2018

Gloria Jean Craig Addiego, aged 91, passed away on May 31, 2018 after a short illness. Born in San Francisco she was the daughter of the late Leslie Francis Craig and Florence O’Leary.  A native daughter of the Golden West, Gloria graduated from Lowell High School and City College in San Francisco. Gloria toured as a vocalist with the...

May 23, 2018

Tony “Antonio” Martinez an immigrant from Spain passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on May 23rd. Tony was born June 18th 1933 in Lubrin, Spain and came to the United States in 1947. He helped is father and mother Chris and Isabel Martinez on their apricot and almond orchard located in Winters. In 1953 Tony...

May 8, 2018

Gary (75) passed away on May 8, 2018 unexpectedly at his home in Winters, CA.

Gary was born in Minnesota, the son of the late Rachel Zimbelman.  He was the oldest of 2 brothers and he attended Oakes High School.  He served in the army and then during his life he worked hard until his retirement from...

May 6, 2018

Lianwu Liu, 51, passed away due to a tragedy in Davis on May 06, 2018.  Lianwu was a loving husband, a dedicated father of three sons, an attentive son, a beloved brother and a caring friend.

Lianwu was born on September 14, 1966 in Tianjin, China.  After growing up in his hometown and attending Tianjin University for...

Apr 29, 2018

Isabel Aurora Snow born on December 11, 1931, has passed away on April 29, 2018 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family in Woodland, Ca.

Isabel was born in Marchal, Spain, and at three months of age moved to the United States with her parents, John and Isabel Martinez.  Isabel was a lifelong...

Apr 29, 2018

Janice L (Wimmer) Corbett passed away peacefully at home in Davis, CA, on April 29, 2018 at the age of 47, after a year-long struggle with cancer.   Mourning her passing are her sons, Anthony and Dominic Corbett; husband, Larry Corbett; parents, Herb and Christine Wimmer of Winters; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy (Wimmer) and Steve Veatch of Cottonwood; niece and...

Apr 21, 2018

Harry Low, 95, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2018, at Palm Gardens Senior Living in Woodland, CA. Born July 16, 1922, in Sacramento, CA, Harry was the son of Chinese immigrants Low Keung and Soo Hoo Shee. Harry grew up north of Woodland on the Bemmerly Ranch. Here he learned the skills of blacksmithing, surveying, and leather work....

Apr 17, 2018

Cristobal A. Heitmann, 32, of Redding, formerly of Davis, passed away after a trajic accident on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  The family will receive friends Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home;  116 D Street, Davis, CA.

Apr 13, 2018

Gerald Payton O’Hara June 4, 1936 – April 13, 2018

Gerry passed away peacefully at his home in Davis with his family by his side following many years of heart and lung issues, which he handled with courage and grace.

Born on June 4, 1936 in San Francisco, he was raised in Bernal Heights, the...

Apr 9, 2018

Marisa Ornella Gielow

Born October 30, 1949 in New London, Wisconsin to Leon D. and Fiorella I. Gielow.

On April 9, 2018, we all lost “a flower in the bouquet of life”, to take a quote from a sermon by Little Richard, when something, probably medical, happened to Marisa when she took a curve at...

Mar 22, 2018

JAMES MATTHEW CAMPBELL

September 1, 1927 – March 22, 2018

James “Jim” “Beans” Campbell, 90, passed away peacefully at his Dixon ranch with family by his side.

Jim was born to Charles and Katherine (Clancy) Campbell of Davis, CA and named after his grandfathers, James Campbell and Mathew Clancy, who were both pioneer...

Mar 10, 2018

Marsha Purves passed away on Saturday, March 10th, after valiantly enduring cancer for the past several months.  She was surrounded by her loved ones at her home as she took this next step on her journey.  Marsha was the first born child to Geneal Cazier and Richard Death on Sept. 12, 1944.  For her childhood years she grew up...

Mar 8, 2018

Everardo Rodríguez Ruiz, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2018.

Everardo was born in 1934 in Guanajuato, México, to Everardo Ruiz Ocampo and Maria Victoria Rodríguez Santibañez; he was later joined by his younger sister, Carmen. As a child, Everardo enjoyed playing baseball, rowing and swimming, as well as helping his parents in the family...