Zelma Bell, a former resident of Sonora, passed away on Sunday, April 9, at Pacific Coast Manor in Santa Cruz, CA. Private services have been held. Heuton Memorial Chapel handled arrangements.
Obituaries
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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
Helen Lorraine McGowan, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, at Tuolumne General Hospital. There will be a Graveside Service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Sonora. Terzich & Wilson…
George Emmett Cook, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Wednesday, April 5. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 3 PM at Terzich & Wilson. Donations appreciated to Hospice…
Richard H. “Dick” Rogers, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Saturday, April 4, at Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations preferred…
Richard Hugh Roberts, a resident of Jamestown, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, at his home. At his request, no services will be held. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Douglas Edwards, a resident of Long Barn, passed away on Sunday, April 2, at Sonora Regional Medical Center. No services are planned. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.
Andrew J. “Andy” Hoak, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Sunday, April 2, at his home. There will be a Funeral Service on Friday, April 7, 11 AM at Terzich & Wilson…
James Alexander Lawrence, Sr., a resident of Sonora, passed away on Sunday, April 2, at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. At his requestion, no services will be held. Burial to be at Mt.…
Harvey Zaitz, a resident of Tuolumne, passed away on Sunday, April 2, at his home. At his request, no services will be held. Private burial at Carter’s Cemetery in Tuolumne. Heuton Memorial Chapel…
Patricia Ellen Thatcher, a resident of Jamestown, passed away on Saturday, April 1, at Tuolumne General Hospital. Private family services will be held. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Virginia Page, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Saturday, April 1, at Sonora Regional Medical Center. A Visitation will take place on Saturday, April 8, 9 AM to 2 PM followed by…
Charles Clarence Donaldson, a resident of Twain Harte, passed away on Saturday, April 1, at Doctor’s Hospital in Modesto. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 5 from 3 PM to 6 PM…
Lucille Marie Hoyt, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Friday, March 31, at her home. There will be a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, April 4, 3 PM at St. James Episcopal…
Melvin David Cederwall, a resident of Twain Harte, died Thursday, March 30, at his home. Private family services were held. Donations preferred to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 34176 Pine Lake Dr., Sugar Pine,…
Maybelle George, a resident of Soulsbyville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2 PM at Heuton Memorial Chapel. Private…
Nancy Kassis Cox, a resident of Twain Harte, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, at her home. Private burial at St. Mary’s Mausoleum in Sacramento. Donations requested to Visiting Nurses Association/Hospice of the…
Mary Lou Crass, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Monday, March 27, at her home. No services are to be held. Donations preferred to the American Cancer Society. Terzich & Wilson Funeral…
Lena Bell (Russell) Mattix, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Monday, March 27, at her home. Private services are to be held. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Julius M. “Cowboy” Madsen, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Monday, March 27, at Country Lane Estates in Columbia. No services to be held at his request. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home…
Leonard Anthony Conn, a resident of Groveland, passed away on Saturday, March 25, at his home. Services to be announced at a later date. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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