November 9, 1938 - September 30, 2023

San Diego, California - Don was born in Sacramento to Charles & Winifred (Svilich) Determan. Don graduated from McClatchy High (1956), B.S. Sac State (1962), CPA and JD (Cal Western 1967). Don is survived by his sister Beverly Determan; son Anthony; nieces Kathryn Smith, Jennifer Smith and their families.

  July 9, 1938 - June 16, 2022
Sacramento, California - Reynold A. Porterfield, a lifelong resident of the Sacramento area, passed away June 16th at age 83. Rennie attended McClatchy and Sacramento State and spent an extended career with the Department of Water Resources, including the Oroville Dam project and specializing in the maintenance of the Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta.
As a young boy, Rennie would walk to the pond in William Land Park where he first honed his love of fishing. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed many activities, with fishing and skiing high on a long list of favorites. As Captain of the Sharpshooter, a 25-foot skipjack, he fished in both the rivers and ocean. Sugar Bowl and Sierra Ski Ranch were his favorite skiing destinations, where he carved up the slopes with friends and family. His outdoor enthusiasm led to his training a series of Labrador Retrievers, always having a Lab at his side.
Rennie spent the retirement years at his beloved "Rancho Reynoldo" home in Wilton, CA. He participated in numerous organizations: Sacramento Scottish Rite, Ben Ali Shrine, and was Past Master of the Washington F&AM Lodge. He loved singing with the Shrine Chanters, driving his classic Cadillac in parades, and enjoying weekly breakfasts with friends.
Rennie was preceded in death by his parents (Donna & Crawford) and sister & brother-in-law (Carla & Bill). He is survived by his niece (Macy & Tom) and nephew (Keith & Susan), along with six grand nieces & nephews. The Shriners Hospital of Northern California was close to his heart, in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Hospital at 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817-2215.

Sacramento, California - Nicholas George Culjis (Nick) passed peacefully on April 20, 2022. Born in Sacramento August 1, 1938, to Nicholas and Ruth (Jurgens) Culjis. He was a long-time resident of Sacramento, member of the Croatian community, graduating from CK McClatchy High School and University of California Davis. He managed the family business Culjis & Son Funeral Home for many years. He is survived by his children Nicholas and Catharine Culjis, his sister Jane Culjis (San Rafael) and many cousins.Chapel services will be Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 1000 at St. Ignatius Church, 3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, California 95825. Please park in Bell-tower, Arden Way parking. Arrangements by Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home.

May 13, 1938 - January 27, 2022, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully January 27, 2022 with her 2 sons by her side.

Marty was born and lived her entire life in Sacramento and Elk Grove, CA. She overcame an early childhood tragedy with the death of her mother when she was less than one year old. She was raised by a foster family, and at the age of 15 her sister Mary brought Marty to live with her and her new husband Donald Sozzi. Marty met the love of her life, Larry, at McClatchy High School, marrying on Dec. 15,1957. Her dedication to family and community was a constant throughout her life.

Marty was actively involved in the boys school (St. Charles Borromeo) and sports teams (Parkway Little League), never missing a game. Marty worked at JC Penney, Florin Mall, for 35 years. After retiring, she volunteered for many years (until Covid), with the Elk Grove Police Dept., St. Vincent DePaul Society, and Loaves and Fishes. She also enjoyed a very social life with her lifelong friends going to movies, meals, Bunco and the Elks Club Sacramento.

May 5, 1938 - November 28, 2021
Carmichael, California - Judith Gayle Syftestad, 83, of Carmichael, California, passed away peacefully November 28, 2021. Judy was born May 5, 1938 to Everett Dean Cross and Elizabeth Clyde (Dean) Cross in Sacramento, California.
Judy was a lifelong Sacramento resident, attending Crocker Elementary, California Junior High, and McClatchy High Schools. She then attended Sacramento State University, earning a BA in Elementary Education in 1960.
Judy married her husband of 52 years, Robert Emil Syftestad, in 1960, after they met in a mixed doubles bowling league. She briefly began her teaching career before taking a break to raise their three children, Brian, Pam and Greg. She returned to the classroom in 1970 as a substitute teacher in the San Juan Unified School District. In 1978 she became a full time teacher at Green Oaks Elementary School, where she taught both first and second grade classes, and retired in 2002. Judy loved her students as well as the camaraderie and lasting friendships with her fellow Green Oaks teachers.
In addition to raising her family and teaching, Judy enjoyed many years of family camping trips to Union Valley and boating trips on Folsom Lake, as well as hiking and relaxing at their mountain cabin near Echo Summit. She was a gifted seamstress, a Sacramento Jazz Festival devotee, and a loyal Sacramento Kings fan. Judy was a longtime member of Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, and she left a generational legacy of service and faithfulness to her Lord Jesus Christ.

Judy was also a loving and devoted grandmother, and took great pride and joy in her eight grandchildren – from playing their favorite games, to cheering them on at sporting events and school performances, to attending their high school and college graduations, to dancing at their weddings - they enriched her life, and she enriched theirs.
Judy leaves behind her sons Brian Syftestad (Joyce) of Carmichael and Greg Syftestad (Christie) of Roseville, daughter Pam Syftestad Smith (Rick) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Everett and Elizabeth Cross, her husband Robert Syftestad, her brother Russell Cross and sister Patricia Cross.
Judy will be laid to rest at East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park in Sacramento in a private burial service. Donations may be made in Judy's honor to Fair Oaks Church in Fair Oaks, California (fairoaks.church), or to the charity of your choice.

D. Terry Osmonson
March 23, 1938 - September 16, 2021
Woodland, California - Dennis Terry Osmonson died September 16, 2021, in Sacramento, CA at the age of 83. Terry was an only child, born on March 23, 1938 in Sacramento, CA. He graduated from UC Davis in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree in Food Sciences. Early in his career, he worked at Blue Diamond Almond Growers. He then opened and co-owned the restaurant AJ Bump's, located in Freeport, Davis, and Sacramento; known for its famous carrot casserole. Most recently he worked for Broekema in Woodland. He loved Lake Tahoe, was an avid fisherman and duck hunter, and volunteered many hours to Ducks Unlimited. Terry dearly loved and was so proud of his family. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kim; his children, Jennifer Simonte and Aimee Ames; his 5 grandchildren, Sven and Rian Herrmann and Alexandra, Griffin, and Addi Ames; and his cat, Taz. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Osmonson; mother and stepfather, Alysse and Clyde Breen; and his boy dog, Sierra. An Open House Celebration honoring his life is scheduled at El Charro in Woodland on Saturday, October 9th from 2-6 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, or to the charity of your choice.

 The family of Harold "Monte" Jordan grieves for the loss of their dear brother, uncle and good friend. Monte passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno from complications of congestive heart failure on February 22, 2021. He was 82. Beloved husband of the late Judith Alene Jordan (nee Hanna), devoted elder brother to Michael Jordan, and loving uncle to Lynda Loveless (Rick), of Reno, and loving uncle of Mark Jordan (Anne) of Seattle. Our beloved Monte was a larger-than-life and generous man and took good care of those close to him. He was a man that made a lasting impression on everyone he met. In their beautiful home in Reno, Monte and Judy cared for dozens of foreign exchange students from all over the world as though they were their own. Monte loved Judy very much and they were married for 42 years and traveled the world visiting with their many foreign exchange students and their families. Monte was an avid photographer and especially loved trips to Hawaii, Costa Rica and Bora Bora. Monte enjoyed sharing a great dinner at a fine restaurant with his friends and family, all while recounting his latest adventure. He will always be remembered in his custom cowboy boots and how tall he was, his deep, easy laugh, his sharp wit, and his lighthearted (mostly!) sarcasm.
Monte was born in Chico, California on April 16, 1938 to Merle R. Jordan and Reba Jordan (nee Lusk) and was raised in Sacramento. Graduating C.K. McClatchy High School in 1956, Monte faithfully attended his high school annual reunions in Sacramento and enjoyed visiting with his good friends Bruce Eastley, Pete Dohrmann and especially Geoff Rester. He attended university at Sacramento State for a few years before being directly involved in managing the family business in Reno, Jordan's Thermo King and later Jordan's Truck and Trailer Equipment. He truly dedicated his life to the business until retiring in 2018 and the entire staff at Jordan's will miss him greatly. Monte loved his St. Bernard "Thor" and his Great Pyrenees "Odin". Monte was a Master Mason and member of the Masons Washoe Lodge No. 35 for over 50 years. A close family graveside service and burial will take place at Masonic Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Thursday, March 25 at 11:00. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled later in the year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Nevada Humane Society. Monte, (lit. mountain) you are deeply loved and will be missed.

November 29, 1938 - December 1, 2020

Sacramento, California - On Tuesday, December 1st 2020, Thomas P. Green, Loving Husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at the age of 82.
Tom was born on November 29th, 1938 in Hollywood, CA to Edward and Coralie Green. He graduated from C.K. McClatchy high school in Sacramento and went on to gain his engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which started his successful career in the printing industry. His success within his chosen career was extensive and a point of pride for over sixty years.
As an active member of the C.K. McClatchy Alumni, Twenty-thirty Club, Executives Club, Rotary and the Fort Sutter chapter of the American Motorcycle Club, Tom was very active within his community and a true blessing to all those who worked and rubbed shoulders with him.
As a long term resident of the Land Park area of Sacramento, Tom was the longest surviving neighbor on the street which he grew up on and lived on for over seventy five years. Tom became the neighborhood historian of sorts, which gave him much pride and happiness.
Tom was preceded in death by his Wife of thirty-four years Lynda Green and his Granddaughter Jessica. Survived by his two sons, Jeffrey (Laura) and Timothy (Heidi), two step children along with his three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, his brother Craig, niece and two nephews.
Our father will be missed dearly by not only us but by all who knew him. Oh and that dry sense of humor and impeccable wit will be sorely missed.
Tom will be laid to rest at Odd Fellows Cemetery. A small family service will be announced when appropriate.

May 29, 1938 - July 17, 2020

April 11, 1938 - November 9, 2019

On the morning of September 2, 2019, at his Napa home, Dr. Robert (Bob) Hayashi passed away peacefully in his Napa, CA home after struggling with a long term illness. His wife of 40 years, Toni, and his daughter, Magen, held his hands as he took his final breath.
Born on March 29th, 1938, Bob was the oldest of four children of Sacramento dentist Dr. Akio Hayashi and wife Alice. During WWll, Bob and his family were forced to evacuate their Sacramento home and were relocated to Japanese Internment Camps in Tule Lake, CA, Minidoka, Id., and finally to Caldwell, Id. After four years, the family was allowed to return to their home in Sacramento.

Bob went on to become student body President at C.K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento, Class of 1956, after which he graduated with an AB degree from University of California Berkeley. Bob followed in the footsteps of his beloved uncle Dr. T. Terry Hayashi, earning his medical degree from Temple University in 1963. He then served as a U.S. Army battalion surgeon in Germany from 1964-66. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan from 1966-70, which led to a two year Fellowship in Biochemistry under the National Institute of Health at the University of Pittsburgh.
Bob went on to serve on the academic faculties as Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Texas Medical Center in San Antonio and as Chief of the Obstetrics Division at UCLA/ Harbor Medical Center in Torrance, CA.
Bob joined the faculty at the University of Michigan as Professor and Director of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine In 1985, In 1990, He was named the first J. Robert Wilson Professor of Obstetrics, an endowed chair . He was an expert in the field of Perinatology ( High Risk Pregnancy) and during his career made extensive contributions to the field, published innumerable articles and chapters in medical literature, mentored countless residents and medical students and developed a reputation as an outstanding clinician. He performed the first intravenous-intrauterine blood transfusion to a fetus in Michigan and was a pioneer in the use of ultrasound. Bob was also a medical legal expert in areas of rH negative pregnancy, diabetic care, premature labor, and preeclampsia. He left an indelible mark on so many tiny lives born into the world.

An avid sports lover, Bob relished playing golf in and around Napa, as well as reading about sports, watching sports and talking about sports with anyone who would listen. The University of Michigan has lost its biggest fan, we are sad to say. We have lowered his beloved Michigan flag to half staff and are hoping they can pull out a Championship win in football in Bob’s honor this year.
He leaves behind a large family of loved ones including his wife, Toni, five children, Robert ( Lisa ), Richard ( Rachael), Suzanne (James), Magen, Matt (Amie) and nine grandchildren -Julia, Grace, Connor, Elizabeth, James, Sloane, Lance, Carter, and Reese. One of his greatest sources of pride was being a grandfather and he cherished every moment he had with his grandchildren and was so proud of all their accomplishments.

He will be profoundly missed by his brothers Ed (Reiko) and David (Sara ) and sister Sybil (Jerry) , his many nieces and nephews , and his extended family of cousins who played a significant role in his life growing up. He always had an easy smile when able to catch up with friends and family spread out across the country. Reconnecting with old Sacramento friends after returning to California, and particularly the McClatchy High Reunions, meant a great deal to him. He has forever etched his memory into the lives of his family and friends as a humble, loving ,warm hearted father, grandfather, husband, relative and friend.
We love him so much and will miss him always.

Born May 9, 1938

Passed away Friday January 11, 2019

Per Martin's request there will be no services