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Obituary: Bob Fletcher saved farms of interned Japanese Americans during WWII

May 31, 2013, 6:28 am
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Bob Fletcher, a Sacramento farmer, volunteer and man of courage and conviction who saved the farms of interned Japanese American families during World War II, died May 23. He was 101.

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Rev. Andrew Greeley known as outspoken priest, prolific writer

May 31, 2013, 12:00 am
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The Rev. Andrew M. Greeley, the Roman Catholic priest and writer whose outpouring of sociological research, contemporary theology, sexually frank novels and newspaper columns challenged reigning assumptions about American Catholicism, was found dead Thursday morning at his home in Chicago. He was 85.

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Obituary: Country singer Ola Westmoreland, 86

June 4, 2013, 8:08 am
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Ola Westmoreland, a former Sacramento country singer who entertained rowdy crowds at a Del Paso Heights dance hall before opening for recording legends, died May 26 at 86.

Ola Westmoreland performed at her husband's roadhouse and also opened for Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash when they appeared in Sacramento.
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Obituary: Bob Russ, Aerojet rocket fuel expert and Shriners stalwart

June 7, 2013, 9:11 am
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Robert F. "Bob" Russ, a top rocket fuel expert at Aerojet who was a longtime leader in Shriners groups, died of cancer on May 23, his 77th birthday, his family said.

Bob Russ was active in Shriners organizations for more than five decades.
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Obituary: Edward Pierini Sr. saw Sacramento life from his taxicab

June 7, 2013, 6:44 am
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Edward "Ed" Pierini Sr., a Sacramento native who connected with his hometown at street level as a cabdriver for more than 40 years, died May 24. He was 86.

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Obituary: Robert Borghesi managed court scheduling

June 11, 2013, 8:23 pm
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Robert A. Borghesi, a former forklift operator who wielded influence with judges and lawyers as master calendar clerk at Sacramento Superior Court, died June 2 of pneumonia, his family said. He was 74.

Retiring master calendar clerk for the Sacramento County courthouse, Bob Borghesi, talks with attorneys trying to schedule or reschedule their court cases, Wednesday, September 25, 2002, in the judge's chambers.
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Obituary: Sister Mary St. John Hall was health care leader in Sacramento area

June 11, 2013, 6:31 pm
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Sister Mary St. John Hall, a Sacramento native who was a leader in health care and the Sisters of Mercy, died Saturday at 83.

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Obituary: 'Grandma Ora' Rakestraw, 94, tutored at Sacramento's Woodridge school

June 11, 2013, 8:31 pm
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Ora Rakestraw, a beloved classroom volunteer who spent 35 years improving learning and life for Sacramento schoolchildren, died May 31 after a recent stroke, her family said. She was 94.

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Obituary: Linda Emmick took driver's seat in motor sports

June 13, 2013, 6:49 am
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Linda Emmick, a pioneering woman and leading figure in karting motor sports, died June 5 of a stroke, her family said. She was 69.

Linda Emmick ran a karting business and championed the family-friendly racing activity.
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Obituary: Janice Forbes, Placer County philanthropist, shaped Sierra identity

June 14, 2013, 12:00 am
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Janice Forbes, a visionary Placer County businesswoman who championed the Sierra Nevada as a distinct California place and identity, died June 4 of leukemia complications, her husband said. She was 75.

Janice Forbes was a founding member of several key Placer County organizations.
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Obituary: Old-school newsman Joe Carroll ruffled feathers in Placer County

June 19, 2013, 8:09 am
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Joe Carroll, a veteran Auburn newsman and columnist who wrote stories and ruffled feathers in Placer County for many years, died June 14 of lung cancer, his family said. He was 81.

Joe Carroll went from San Francisco to become a big player in small- town Auburn.
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Funeral services set for highly decorated Korea, Vietnam veteran

June 21, 2013, 8:36 am
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You don't find many 17-year-olds marching in Veterans Day parades these days.

Sabrina Tavares, 18, and her mother, Shirley Tavares, recall Eliseo Garcia, their grandfather and father, respectively, on Wednesday in the Amador County town of Volcano. Garcia, 79, had promised to attend Sabrina's graduation from Amador High in Sutter Creek. Despite ill health, he drove from Dayton, Nev., for the June 7 commencement. "He made a promise, and keeps his promises," Shirley Tavares said. "He was the most loving man you will ever meet." Garcia died June 10.

Eliseo Garcia is pictured as a teenage war hero in a book he published in 2006. Garcia, 17,was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for knocking out two enemy machine gun crews in 1950.
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Obituary: Dick Brothers volunteered for pets after retiring as lT manager for California

June 21, 2013, 7:01 am
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Dick Brothers, a dedicated Sacramento volunteer who reached out to animals, children and families in need, died June 10 at 68.

Dick Brothers helped create the local Christmas Promise program for needy families.
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Obituary: Claire Mix was accomplished teacher, musician who played 27 instruments

June 21, 2013, 7:01 am
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Claire Mix, a beloved musician, composer and music teacher who nurtured children and their creativity through singing, died June 12 of colon cancer. She was 52.

Claire Mix directs the kids in her singing group during a practice session in her home.
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Obituary: Lucille Vlahos, 93, pillar of Sacramento's Greek Orthodox community

June 27, 2013, 8:46 am
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Lucille Vlahos, a teacher who was a pillar of the Greek Orthodox community, died June 21 of natural causes, her family said. She was 93.

Lucille Vlahos, a teacher, helped found the church's Sunday school in 1952.
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Obituary: Sid Inglis was California education expert

June 27, 2013, 8:02 am
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Dr. Sid Inglis, a teacher who helped shape public policy as a California education expert and an active member of local government advisory boards, died June 13 at 85.

Dr. Sid Inglis helped shape California policy on education and teacher credentialing.
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Obituary: Ann Gershenzon was active in Sacramento-area dance groups

July 4, 2013, 12:13 pm
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Ann E. Gershenzon, an octogenarian tap dancer who entertained and inspired others with her enthusiasm for staying active, died June 25 after a brief illness, her family said. She was 89.

Ann Gershenzon performs in December at the Sacramento Community Adult Tappers Holiday Showcase. She tap-danced as a child and helped support her family during the Great Depression.
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Obituary: Brenda Jones-Smith was school leader, veteran legislative aide

July 5, 2013, 6:31 am
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Brenda Jones-Smith, a former Woodland school district leader and veteran aide to California lawmakers, died July 1 of pancreatic cancer, her family said. She was 69.

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Obituary: Jane Switzer Stephens was a dedicated volunteer

July 5, 2013, 6:31 am
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Jane Switzer Stephens, a dedicated volunteer who was active in community groups and international humanitarian efforts, died June 28 of kidney cancer, her family said. She was 91.

Jane Switzer Stephens helped start KVIE and was on its board, and boards of other groups.
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Obituary: Jack Rye was veteran journalist, rewrite man for The Bee

July 10, 2013, 7:57 am
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Jack A. Rye, a newspaper veteran who was a versatile reporter, editor and top-notch rewrite man at The Bee, died July 5 of age-related causes, his family said. He was 94.

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