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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

Martin Anthony Andresen, 79, of Sonora, California, born August 15, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away October 3, 2025 at his residence. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation services.
James Oliver Stahl, AKA Jim or JO, passed away peacefully at his home, in Jamestown, September 26, 2025.  He was beloved by all who knew him.  JO was a graduate of Sonora High…
Martin William Gunn Jr., 96, of Sonora, California, born June 12, 1929 passed away September 24, 2025. Bill joined the US Navy at 18 years old and he was in the meat cutters…
Robert “Bob” John Gandolfo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully in Sonora, California, on September 29, 2025, at 80 years young, but what a vibrant, unforgettable…
David F. Hauschildt, of Sonora, entered into the arms of his Savior on September 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 23, 1962, David lived a life full…
In the early morning hours of September 10, 2025, Tony Angell died peacefully in his home in Sonora, CA at 91 years of age. He was surrounded by his two precious caregivers, Beth…
Francis Paul Gehlen (Frank), 77, of Sonora, California, is with God, his Creator, in his Kingdom, after falling in our home on September 11, 2024, and suffering severe brain trauma and slipping into…
Peter August Kay Born in Spokane, WA. Moved to Portland, OR, Ypsilanti, Ml, Morrisville, PA, Richmond, CA and Oakland, CA. Peter’s father worked for the Kaiser Corporation and his career required the family…
Stanley John Diestel, 99, of Sonora, California, born January 9, 1926 in Sonora, California, passed away September 23, 2025 in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with Cremation arrangements.
Charles Butler “Skip”, 66, of Mountain Ranch, California, born January 10, 1959 in Santa Monica, California, passed away September 22, 2025 at his residence. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with final arrangements.
Philip Herbert, 82, of Oakdale, California, born January 19, 1943 in Jamestown, California, passed away September 22, 2025 in Escalon, California. Services will be held October 1, 2025 at 11am at the Lighthouse…
Sheron Gean Avey, 78, of Sonora, California, born February 26, 1947 in La Mesa, California, passed away September 17, 2025 in Sonora, California. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 18,…
William “Bill” Douglas Candiloro, 73, of Sonora, California, born September 26, 1951 in Watsonville, California, passed away September 9, 2025 in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with final arrangements.
Gertrude Louise Herr Kraus, 94, of Sonora, California, born June 27,1931 in Turlock, California, passed away September 7, 2025 at Valley Comfort, Modesto, California. Gertrude was raised in a Godly home where farming…
Lance Ivan Haar, 66, of Groveland, California, born May 25, 1959 in Merced, California passed away August 26, 2025 at his residence in Groveland, California. A Celebration of Life to honor Lance will…
David Wayne Castner September 16, 1958 to March 15th, 2025 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our brother David Castner. David was born September 16th, 1958, at the…
Edward Danowski Noerdinger, 64, of Columbia, California, born May 3, 1961 in Palo Alto, California, passed away August 31, 2025 at his residence. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements.
Martha Jean Mignani, 91, of Jamestown, California, born March 30, 1934 in Martinez, California, passed away September 7, 2025 in Central Valley Post Acute, Riverbank, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with…
Raymond James Woods Jr., 61, of Columbia, California, born August 5, 1964 in Mississippi, passed away September 7, 2025 at Adventist Health, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements.
David Allan Grimshaw, 75, of Sonora, California, born June 26, 1950 in Sacramento, California, passed away September 7, 2025 at Adventist Health, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements.…