All Obituaries

Robert Clinton Albert was born on June 11, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio and passed away on April 1, 2020 in Roseville, California.  He is survived by his children DiAnn Albert, Robert Albert, and Gary Albert.  A private family memorial service (due to Covid-19) will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10AM at PRICE FUNERAL CHAPEL (916-725-2109) with burial following at Sylvan Cemetery.

Jo Marie (Bostwick) Oliver was born August 27, 1937 in Nogales, Arizona to Hoval Arthur Bostwick and Idella Elizabeth Caldwell as the first of six children. Her siblings are Jim, Alice, Helen, Frances, and Betty.  In 1955, Jo dropped out of high school her senior year to marry Andy Hughes.  They had five children: Stan, Jack, Susette, Angel, and Nephele.  In 1967 missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints left a Book of Mormon with the family. When Jo...

Robert Olen Motley suddenly passed away on July 2, 2020 in Granite Bay, California. He is a native Sacramentan born on January 7, 1953.  He attended local schools in North Highlands including Foothill High School, American River College and California State University, Sacramento.  Bob loved the outdoors, hiking, wildlife and any game that involved a ball.  He was an avid golfer and club champion at Granite Bay Golf Club.  But Bob’s greatest...

Tom Malsbary passed away in his Rocklin, CA home on June 28, 2020, at the age of 72 after a battle with glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer). He is fondly remembered by his family, friends, and co-workers. Tom lived a full and happy life. He was born in Oakland, CA as the eldest of 3 boys to kind and devoted parents Amy and Walter. He spent part of his high school years in Uniontown, PA but returned to CA to graduate from San Leandro High School a year ahead of his peers. He earned a...

William E Wilber of Sacramento, died peacefully at home on May 27, 2020.  He was 89. Born Joseph Hartley in Sacramento on December 30, 1930 to John Hartley and Helen Apathy.  Adopted by Everett Sidney Wilber and Mamie Bell Anderson in 1933.  William, “Billy Bounce” spent his early years living on the Sacramento River at his family’s landing in Broderick.  Many happy times were spent as a part of the boat racing...

Arlin Atkinson passed away on July 7, 2020. He was born in Ohio and served 22 years in the US Air Force before retiring and settling in the Sacramento region. He was preceded in death by his mother Ester, father Carl, and brother Gary. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, brother Roger (wife Renee), 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.  

Ruth Beverly Simmons Barrus peacefully passed away at the age of 90 on June 21, 2020 in the comfort of her own home in Roseville, California. Ruth’s viewing will be at 8:30-9:00 AM on Monday June 29th at Price Funeral Chapel (6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA). Masks and social distancing are required. There will be a graveside service at 10 AM at Roseville Cemetery (421 Berry Street, Roseville, CA), Block #17. One month prior to the Great Depression, Ruth Beverly Simmons was...

Willard Call Smith was born on July 10, 1922 in Draper, Utah and passed away on June 17, 2020 in Kelsey, California.  Willard was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen Smith with the both of them now enjoying a joyous reunion in heaven.  Willard was the ultimate example of love and devotion to his sweet wife Eileen and children.  Willard Smith was an amazing example of love and kindness. When he told you he loved you, you felt it through your bones. When he grabbed you...

On the morning of June 9, 2020 in Carmichael, California, James Sidney Burk passed of natural causes, peacefully, in his sleep.  He was 91 years and 8 months old.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was born in Eager, Arizona the second oldest of 4 children.  Sid never lost his love for the White Mountains where he grew up and was known to his children as "Arizona Man".  He attended grade school in a one room school house until he...

Carolyn Riolo, born Carolyn Whitehead passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8th.  She leaves behind her husband of 53 years Tim Riolo, daughters Gina, Anna and Dona, grandchildren Timothy, Addie, Loren, Charles, Giana, Delaney & Brody.  She is well known for her involvement in the Gold Country Cutting Horse Association, as a member of the Placer County Mac and as the owner of the Riolo CPA firm in Roseville, CA.  Carolyn was an avid skier, not having missed a year in...