Elwood A. Engler
Sukhdev Singh Bains, 82, of Yuba City, CA, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Surinder Bains, on September 26, 2023.
He is survived and loved by his wife, Surinder Bains; sister, Mohan Thiara (Mohinder Thiara); and four children: sons, Taljinder Bains (Balwinder Bains) and Diljinder Bains (Bobby Bains); and daughters, Parmjit Bains and Inderjit Bains. He was loved and cherished by five grandchildren: grandsons, Jagdeep Bains (Jasmine Singh-bains), Sandeep Bains and Gavin Bains; and granddaughters, Jasleen Tomm (Nathaniel Tomm) and Muneet Bains; and two great-grandchildren: Ava Bains and Jagdeep Jr. Bains. He was also loved by his two brothers: late Davinder Bains (Harjinder Bains) and late Baldev Bains (Kulwant Bains).
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11am at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, 817 Almond Street, Yuba City, CA. Prayer services will follow at Sikh Temple Gurdwara, 2468 Tierra Buena Road, Yuba City.
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Sherwood Laroche, age 76, Yuba City, CA, passed away on September 18, 2023, in Yuba City, CA. He was born on February 2, 1947. Sherwood, also known as Butch, was a loving family man who cherished his loved ones above all else. He had a passion for the open road, traveling from city to city. He never missed a John Wayne movie when it came on TV.
Sherwood is survived by his immediate family: Lyn Laroche of Yuba City, CA; Matt Laroche (Alex) of Vallejo, CA; Todd Wymer of Portland, OR; Eric Wymer (Ruth) of Grants Pass, OR; Cindy Shepard of Washington; Greg Barnes (Sherri) of Yuba City, CA; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
After his honorable service in the US Army for 10 years, Sherwood moved to Medford, Oregon, where he was employed by Erickson Aircrane and later worked for Paramount Helicopters. In 1984, he returned to Yuba City, CA, and worked for PDQ Moving and Storage until his retirement. Even in his retirement years, Sherwood continued to contribute, working part-time as a security officer for Pride and Elite Security Services until his health declined.
Sherwood attended Live Oak High School and had a passion for watching cowboy movies, listening to country music, and reading books about fascinating and unbelievable facts.
A Celebration of Life for Sherwood Laroche will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 1101 Horizon Dr., Ste. 108, Fairfield, CA 94533 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local Veteran Affairs Organization in Sherwood's memory.
Please join us in honoring the life of Sherwood Laroche and sharing cherished memories of a man who loved his family, served his country, and lived life to the fullest.
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Elwood A. Engler, 99, of Yuba City, CA, passed away on September 19, 2023. Born on May 27, 1924, Elwood was a pilot and a lover of music and family. He tragically recently lost his daughter-in-law, Melanie Marty to brain cancer.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Ruth Engler; children, Dean Engler and Wynne Skow; and sonin-law, James Skow; 10 grandchildren including spouses; and 7 greatgrandchildren.
Elwood proudly served in the Navy during World War II. He was a Chief Chemist for Fiberglass until 1964, and later managed Mid Cal Plastics in Marysville. Elwood obtained a degree in Chemistry from the University of Washington.
As a family man, Elwood enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and engaging in various hobbies such as skiing, boating, fishing, diving, swimming, and dancing.
Services for Elwood Engler have not yet been scheduled.
May Elwood's memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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Kevin Wayne Sexton, 54, passed away following a brief illness September 20, 2023, at California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco.
Kevin was born February 27, 1969, in Plentywood, Montana, lived in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and moved to Yuba City in 1979.
Kevin worked as a truck driver, the most recent as an over-theroad driver for England Trucking.
Kevin was predeceased by his brother, Michael Sexton Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Ann Allenger of Yuba City; his father and stepmother, Mike and Kathy Sexton of Yuba City; his brother, Mark Sexton of Oakdale; his fiancée, Maria Curiel; and three nieces, Hannah, Lizzy and Bailey; and his nephew, Bryce.
We will miss his humor and funny ways, especially his ability to imitate others.
There will be no public services. The family will gather at a future time to honor his memory.
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Samuel Joseph Danna of Yuba City, California, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Plumas Lake, California, at the age of 22. He was born in Yuba City, California, on March 8, 2001.
Sam passed doing what he loved most, working on the family farming operation, Danna Farms. Sam worked as a field technician for Grow West where he started as an intern in 2020 and never left. He would help on the family farm during harvest with plans to someday return full time to the family business. Sam loved agriculture and all that came with it. He loved being in the field, driving trucks, operating equipment, and working with his hands on anything mechanical. Sam was a hard worker who was always willing to jump in and lend a hand, no matter the task. Sam loved all his co-workers, both at Grow West and Danna Farms, where he had developed great, strong friendships. He particularly loved working with his dad and his Uncle Joe at Danna Farms. His energetic presence on the farm inspired a renewed enthusiasm among coworkers for the day-to-day work. He was extremely proud of his family and his heritage, and his family is extremely proud of him.
Sam enjoyed everything outdoors. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips with his family and friends. He loved hunting at the Cox Ranch in Ukiah, sitting in the duck blind in D10, going on hunting trips to Colorado and spending time at his cabin at Trinity Lake. He also loved spending time on the lake, the river wakeboarding, or just cruising in his vintage Keaton boat. Outside of this, you could find Sam working on all types of vintage boats, cars, trucks, and anything with an engine. His favorites were his restored 1970 Bronco and his grandfather Steve's, 1974 Kenworth. He loved participating in any truck or car show, showing off the truck or bronco that he was so proud of and conversing with others of all ages.
Sam was an old soul. He loved music and he loved to dance, especially to the classics that debuted before his time. If the party had a dance floor, that is where you would find him. He was his mom's go-to-dance partner and the two loved to listen to music and have "dance parties" together.
Sam graduated from Yuba City High School in 2019 where he played baseball and was a member of the trap shooting team. Sam attended one year at Oregon State University but returned home due to COVID. In this time, Sam discovered Grow West, his deep connection to agriculture, and what would be his career path forward. In June of 2023 Sam completed his AA degree at Yuba College, an accomplishment he and his parents were immensely proud of.
The most beautiful and special part of Sam was his infectious smile and his happy personality that brought us all joy and happiness. He loved everyone and everyone that had ever met Sam, loved him. He was always the shining light in the room, radiating with positivity and genuineness. He made a giant impact on many people in his short life, something we can all learn from and take forward in our lives.
We are all devastated by the sudden loss of our dear Sam. Losing such a special individual at such an early age does not seem right. We are very thankful for the outpouring of love and support we have received over these last few weeks. We appreciate all the friends and family that have come to spend time and provide support for Kelly, Steve, and Lauren.
Sam is preceded in death by his grandparents. Walter and Georgann Lacey, Stephen F. Danna, Sr., and Cassandra Kenney. He is survived by his parents, Stephen F. Danna, Jr. and Kelly Lacey Danna; his sister, Lauren R. Danna; uncle, Joseph M. Danna; aunt, Shannon Danna; aunt, Brookelynn Lacey; uncle, Dominic J. Danna; aunt, Gina Danna Galsworthy (Phil); great-aunt, Diana Danna; and cousins, Shaley Danna, Cody Delozier, Lexi Delozier and Emilia Galsworthy.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM on November 2, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marysville, CA, which will be immediately followed by a celebration of life at the Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Hall. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make any tax deductible contribution to the Sutter Yuba Community Foundation. P.O. Box 3165 Yuba City, CA 95992 and note in the memo section of the check Samuel J. Danna Memorial Fund.
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BAINS - Harbans S. Bains, 92, of Rocklin, CA, passed away September 26, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.
CAMPBELL - George Everett Campbell, 91, of Live Oak, CA, passed away September 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.
GONZALES - Pat Gonzales, 70, of Olivehurst, CA, passed away September 24, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Lipp & Sullivan Funeral Directors, (530) 742-2473.
HARAUGHTY - Edward Haraughty, 89, of Yuba City, CA, passed away September 28, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.