All Obituaries

John “Jack” Dacey passed away on September 7, 2023 at his home in Kentfield, CA.  He was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Jack Dacey and the late Anna Silveroli Dacey.  He has 2 other brothers Joe and Jim.  Growing up in Cleveland, OH, he attended and worked his way through St. Edward’s High School.  Following graduation, he attended Miami University in Oxford, OH where he played on the RedHawks football team as a starting Running back.  Upon...

Caren McCarthy was deeply loved and cherished in her hometown Mill Valley and far beyond. Her generous, warm spirit and easy way made her checkout line at Whole Foods one of Mill Valley's most popular attractions. Shoppers would eschew shorter lines just to get a few minutes to chat with Caren. She was a friend to everyone, always incredibly generous with her affection and time, offering a moment of levity or just a bit of love to everyone who crossed her path. Caren brightened...

Robert Jump  Bob was a ray of light in so many ways...his thoughtfulness for others, his sense of humor, his love of life and all that it entails. He spent many years working for the San Francisco Water Dept. and when he retired, he was able to spend more time doing all the things he loved best. He truly made the most of every minute of each day. A gifted artist and an accomplished dirt bike rider, Bob could often be found riding at the Marin Motorcycle Club or at Carnegie. For Bob, it...

Megan Joy McGrath April 27, 1977 – September 11, 2023 Megan Joy McGrath passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home in Sausalito, California where she lived with her three beloved cats, Arya, Sansa, and Yara.  Born in Evanston on April 27, 1977, she was the daughter of Mary Ann and William J. McGrath. She is also survived by her brothers William Peter (Norine nee Madden) of Seattle, Washington, and Geoffrey (Tessa nee Feikert) of Evanston, Illinois, nephews Connor and...

William Augustus ‘Bill’ Sanchez of Richmond, CA was called home on September 10, 2023. Born in Huntington Park, California, on July 14, 1932, to William Augustus Sanchez, Sr. and Emma Aunda Zavala. Bill served in the US Navy as Hospital Corpsman and accomplished a Master of Education degree from University of Minnesota and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from CSU, Hayward. Bill served as an educator for 13 years, 2 years as a District Superintendent (Moorpark). In...

Born in San Francisco on May 6th, 1987, Bryan Edward Utrilla was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to so many. He is survived by his parents Anna sheaf and George Utrilla, his stepfather Charles Sheaff, his four siblings George, Jesus, Nury, Stephanie and several aunts, uncles and cousins, niece, and nephews. He left this world suddenly on September 5th, 2023 at just 36. Shortly after graduating from San Marin high school in Novato. Bryan joined the Marin Corps in 2006, attached to...

Håkon Dagfinn Kvale      May 4,1933 - August 11, 2023 Reverend Håkon Dagfinn Kvale passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home in San Anselmo, California. He was 90 years old. Born and raised in Oslo, Norway, Dagfinn developed a strong sense of humanitarian values as a boy and often attended three different Sunday schools in one day. He connected with people and was an outward thinker, determined to see the world. From the age of 12 to18, Dagfinn...

John Arthur Sturney June 4, 1928 - August 1, 2023   John Arthur Sturney passed away peacefully at the age of 95 after a life full of marvelous opportunity, world travel, and family celebrations. John was born in Bournemouth, England, the eldest of five children, and raised there until moving to London at age 14 to work for the Shell Oil Company. He entered the British Royal Navy at age 18, near the end of World War II, and afterward started work as a travel agent in London in his...

In Loving Memory of Gene Allen Childs Gene Allen Childs, of San Anselmo, California, passed away on August 5th, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born in Canon City, Colorado, on December 24th, 1936, to the late Theodore Clifford Childs and Margaret Venita (Alderson) Childs. Gene spent his formative years in Pueblo, Colorado, and later embarked on a journey that would lead him to the beautiful California Bay Area, where he met his future wife, Margaret Katherine (Maher).  Gene and Margaret...

John Arthur Sturney June 4, 1928 - August 1, 2023   John Arthur Sturney passed away peacefully at the age of 95 after a life full of marvelous opportunity, world travel, and family celebrations. John was born in Bournemouth, England, the eldest of five children, and raised there until moving to London at age 14 to work for the Shell Oil Company. He entered the British Royal Navy at age 18, near the end of World War II, and afterward started work as a travel agent in London in his...