In Loving Memory of Brayden Robert Irwin. December 26, 2008 – October 10, 2025 Born in Sonora, California on December 26, 2008, at 4:45 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces and measuring…
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
Remembering Alan Buchner (1934 – 2025) Alan Leslie Buchner took his final flight on Thursday, October 30th, 2025. He was at his home in Groveland, CA, surrounded by family. Aviation was born into…
Eloise Canepa, 86, of Twain Harte, California, born July 10, 1939 in Vernal, Utah, passed away November 4, 2025 at her residence in Twain Harte, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with…
Barbara Applebee January 22, 1941 – November 3, 2025 Barbara Ann Bauer Applebee, 84, of Jamestown (Quartz), California, passed away on November 3, 2025, after many years of gracefully managing multiple health issues.…
David Albert Costa, 83, of Sonora, California, born May 5, 1942 in Oakland, California, passed away November 2, 2025 at his residence in Sonora, California. Cremation will be held and Memorial Services will…
We lost a very special lady ~ someone we called Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, sister, aunt and Deena ~ she went to sleep, to never wake up again. Mom had such a contagious…
Michael Paul Nowack, 60, of Sonora, California, born May 3, 1965 in Missouri, passed away October 21, 2025 at Adventist Health, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements.
Velma Ann Verbeck died on October 25, 2025 in Lodi California, just a few days before her 76th birthday. She was born on October 30, 1949. She moved to Jamestown California with her…
In Loving Memory Ramon A. Esslinger November 29, 1939 – September 25, 2025 With heavy hearts, the family of Ramon A. Esslinger announces his peaceful passing at home, surrounded by his loved ones.…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Catherine Elida Caldwell (Cate) Culver, who died peacefully at her home on October 25, 2025, at the age of 79,…
Enis Armario Marion 1932-2025 Enis Armario Marion, born August 25,1932, was the 4th child of Italian immigrants Lorenzo and Caterina Franco Armario. Since she was so much younger than her three other siblings…
Glen Elwood Lane Jr., 71, of Sonora, California, born December 27, 1953 in Michigan , passed away in Sonora, California on October 7, 2025. Glen loved to fish, he had a hard way…
Louise Kirk, born on September 29, 1945, in Sacramento, California, lived a life defined by family, community, and creativity. Louise met the love of her life, Jim, in 1961, and together they built…
Dale Henry Beyersdorf, 88, of Sonora, California, born January 18, 1937 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away October 6, 2025 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California. Dale found joy in attending Sierra Bible…
Rodney Lee “Lerch” Helseth was born June 13, 1959, in Los Angeles, CA. He was raised in Modesto, Ca where he graduated in 1977 from Downey High School and had an amazing baseball…
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…
Events
42nd Community Christmas Eve Day
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service
Sonora United Methodist Church, Sonora CA | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St. Matthew Lutheran Christmas Eve Service
St. Matthew Lutheran Church | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service
Sonora United Methodist Church, Sonora CA | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St. Matthew Lutheran Christmas Eve Service
St. Matthew Lutheran Church | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
St Matthew Lutheran Christmas Day Service
St Matthew Lutheran Church | 10:00 am
Community Christmas day dinner
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Murphys Friends Free Christmas Dinner
Native Sons Hall | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St Matthew Lutheran Church | 10:00 am
Community Christmas day dinner
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Murphys Friends Free Christmas Dinner
Native Sons Hall | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mind Over Matter
Tuolumne County Enrichment Center | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Warming Hut
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Holiday Light Show
Crystal Falls | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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