Joanie C. Max, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Sonora, California. She was born on December 20, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. Joanie spent her life dedicated to hard work,…
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This is the Obituary section, regularly updated with information provided by local funeral homes. Search by name or date for entries from Calaveras and Tuolumne counties going back to December 2002. For a more complete and comprehensive list visit
Ramona Arquilla, 72, of Jamestown, California, born March 19, 1954 in Topeka, Kansas, passed away, June 17, 2026. Services will be held September 18, 2026 at 2pm at the Tuolumne Memorial Hall, 18375…
Cynthia L. Dakin June 26, 1959 – July 24, 1926 Cynthia Dakin or “Cece” or “Cindy” as close friends and family called her, was born in San Fernando Valley Los Angeles to Carroll…
Dale Glenn Webb, 71, of Groveland, California, passed away on June 7, 2026. Born on December 21, 1954, in Bakersfield, California, Dale moved to San Francisco as a young boy, where he would…
Roger Joseph Francis, 83, of Sonora, California, born January 2, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida, passed away July 20, 2026 at his residence in Sonora, California. Cremation is planned and private inurnment will be…
Loretta Bond, 85, of Fresno, California, born April 2, 1941 in Alameda, California, passed away June 19, 2026 in Fowler, California. Loretta was an artist and her hobbies included crafting, gardening and fishing.…
Milton Foster obituary Milton was born May 1934 in Los Angeles and passed away April 19 2026 in San Ramon California. Milt had an interesting life. His parents divorced when he and his…
Mary Lee Mack, 85, of Groveland, California, born April 22, 1941 in Denver, Colorado, passed away July 9, 2026 at her residence in Groveland, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation…
Joan Marie Tomley, surrounded by the people she loved most, passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2026 at Adventist Health Hospital in Sonora, California. Joan was 74 when she passed, and had spent…
George Brow Jr., 90, of Soulsbyville, California, born April 18, 1936 in Alameda, California, passed away July 4, 2026 at his residence in Soulsbyville, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation…
Arlington David Mortensen “David”, 84, of Sonora California, born April 27, 1942 in Provo, Utah, passed away June 28, 2026 at his residence. David loved airplanes and received his pilot’s license in 1988.…
Jack Albert Geigle, 78, of Sonora, California, born December 28, 1947 in French Camp, California, passed away June 10, 2026 at his residence in Sonora, California. A Celebration of his Life will be…
Owen Glen Joslin-Brantley Jr., “Glen”, 81, of Tuolumne, California, born December 17, 1944 in Ruston, Louisiana, passed away June 23, 2026 at his residence. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with final arrangements.
David Walter Rehfus, 67, of Sonora, California, born December 15, 1958 in Anchorage, Alaska, passed away June 11, 2026 at his residence in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation…
Ronnie Jay Richardson, 65, of Twain Harte, California, born on October 3, 1960, passed away April 4, 2026. Ronnie was a chef/cook most of his life, he was also a garbage man, milk…
Gary Joseph Burns, 72, of Tuolumne, California, born October 10, 1953 in North Island, California, passed away June 19, 2026 at his residence in Tuolumne, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with…
Bonnie Irene Ryder, 91, of Sonora, California, born March 16, 1935 in Cedaredge, Colorado, passed away June 14, 2026 at Skyline Place, Sonora. California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with Burial Services.
Elwood Duane Kirschner Jr. was born June 19th, 1957 and passed away on November 11th, 2025. Â He was a Tuolumne County resident all his life, born and raised here and graduated from…
Wesley Eugene Dye, 73, of Tuolumne, California, born September 26, 1952 in Sonora, California, passed away June 5, 2026 at Golden Sonora Care Center, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home Entrusted with…
Lila Frances Stout (1928–2026) One abiding memory of our wonderful mother, Lila Frances Stout, was her infectious laugh – a characteristic eruption of amusement and delight, which was constantly heard until days before…
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