Dallas Roy Machen came into this world on December 6, 1933 and grew up in the small town of Rexburg, Idaho. The oldest son of the robust and hard-working couple Josephine and Ryland Machen, Dallas was an active child with natural physical talents and blessed with the gift of gab. When Dallas was eight, the family moved to Sacramento on a Greyhound bus when Ryland found extended carpentry work at Beale Air Force base during the Second World War.  Simply known as “Dal,” he...

Elisabeth Maria (Brückmann) Hummer, 71, of Fair Oaks, CA was surrounded by family when her soul was released to her Lord and Savior on the evening of Thanksgiving November 23rd, 2023. Sissy, as she was known to her friends and family, after the nickname given to Empress Elisabeth of Austria for whom she had been named, was born on June 16th, 1952 in the small town of Bürstadt in southern Hesse, Germany. Sissy was the youngest of three children and the only daughter born to Karl...

Harry Charles Moss “Pop” to most, “Bud” to those in his hometown of Linton, IN Harry passed away peacefully in his home in Rocklin, California, his four kids by his side. He had a warmth about him that was felt by all who met him. Harry enjoyed music, gardening, cooking, a dirty martini, billiards and all sports (especially football), tinkering in the garage and helping neighbors and friends. Most of all Harry valued family and cherished visits from his children,...

Ruby Marie James, a beloved matriarch, peacefully passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, in Sacramento, CA. Born on June 20, 1924, in Creston, IA, Ruby's journey was one marked by enduring love and a commitment to family that spanned generations. Ruby's love story with Ronald James began on March 31, 1945, in Temple, TX. Their marriage endured for an inspiring 73 years until Ronald's passing. Their story began with a short engagement, a daring sneak-off from an army base, and blossomed...

Jack Duncan passed away peacefully in Citrus Heights on November 17, 2023. He was born May 28, 1935 in Auburn, CA. Jack attended grammar school in Auburn and Orick, CA. He graduated from Arcata High School in 1953. He found his bride to be, Jean, in Arcata. Jack & Jean married October 14, 1954. They moved to Citrus Heights in 1958 with their two loving children Pamala and Mark. Jack’s professional career was auto dismantling. He was co-owner of J&W Auto Wreckers with his wife,...

Jason “Jake” Leineke passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, from complications following a stroke nearly 10 years prior. Born June 15, 1939, in Oakland California, to Eva and Jack Leineke, Jake was the fourth of seven children, Jake lived an energetic young life in Citrus Heights, California attending high school at San Juan High School followed by joining the Navy and served on the USS Midway. Following his time in the Navy, Jake married his high school girlfriend, Joan...

Lorraine was born in England on February 3, 1960 to James & Audrey Berry and later moved to Sacramento, CA where Lincoln Village became her home. . On November 11, 2023, Lorraine got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 63 years old. Lorraine had a fight in her that her children and grandchildren admired. She was fierce and feisty up until the time she took her last breathe. The life of Lorraine was exuberant and free. The essence of her energy could make any dark room...

Born December 5, 1944 in Santa Barbara California. Don passed away on October 20th, 2023 in Fair Oaks surrounded by his family.  An army veteran and retired Sacramento police officer Don was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and bird hunting. Don would often be found with one of his many friends in a duck blind or on a fishing boat. Don was a gifted artist who could capture the beauty of wildlife and nature in his works of art. For several years Don hand carved duck decoys, his...

Frank Aldo Horat, 86, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 in Citrus Heights.  He was born on September 14, 1937, in Fremont, CA to Swiss immigrants, Maria Miranda and Frank Horat.  He had two elder sisters, Elsie Wilkins (George) and Lena George (Clayton).  During his childhood and adolescence, he labored on the family dairy in Fremont and attended Washington High School. Frank married Lyla Lloyd and they raised three children.  They lived in Fremont until 1979,...

Gary Ralla Evans, 82 passed away peacefully at home November 13, 2023. Gary was born June 28, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the son of David R. Evans and Hildred Johanna Bergemann. Gary was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gary was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1965 and retired after 30 years of service. He also worked as a volunteer fire fighter in South Ogden, Utah from 1977 to 1987. Gary is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister...