In Memoriam Content

IN MEMORIAM: Dan Ransom Remembered as Supportive, Inclusive

Cody Kitaura — August 13, 2024 - 12:25pm

Dan Ransom, a staff member celebrated for his selflessness and mentorship and who was described as a devoted father, died July 27. He was 48 years old.

Ransom was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and was one of eight children. He attended high school in the Sacramento area and held several software development and IT positions in the region before joining the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at swag�� in 2017. In 2020 he joined the School of Veterinary Medicine as director of application development.

IN MEMORIAM: Roberto C. Delgadillo and Chester ‘Chet’ McCorkle

Dave Jones — November 07, 2022 - 3:20pm

Roberto C. Delgadillo was a librarian at swag�� for 17 years. Chester O. “Chet” McCorkle Jr. was an agricultural economist, a 40-year member of the faculty who also served as vice chancellor and UC vice president.

IN MEMORIAM: Services for Walter Broussard and Eric Mussen

Dave Jones — July 19, 2022 - 1:46pm

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IN MEMORIAM: Police Officer Walter Broussard

Dave Jones — July 06, 2022 - 12:46pm

Officer Walter Broussard

IN MEMORIAM: Mike Denison, Environmental Toxicologist

Dave Jones — April 26, 2022 - 4:28pm

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Michael “Mike” Steven Denison, internationally known for his work in environmental toxicology, died March 22 at age 67 of glioblastoma. He was a resident of Woodland.

IN MEMORIAM: Lee Garoyan Obituary, Isao Fujimoto Celebration of Life

Dave Jones — April 19, 2022 - 1:48pm

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Obituary: Leon “Lee” Garoyan, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Celebration of life: Isao Fujimoto, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and College of Letters and Science

Lee Garoyan: Ag economist

IN MEMORIAM: Isao Fujimoto, Jo Ann Stabb

Dave Jones — March 15, 2022 - 12:21pm

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Isao Fujimoto, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and College of Letters and Science
Jo Ann Stabb, College of Letters and Science

Isao Fujimoto: Scholar and activist

Isao Fujimoto, a beloved senior lecturer known for his intense energy, curiosity and ability to bring people together across diverse communities, has died.

IN MEMORIAM: John Bruhn, Ed Costantini

Dave Jones — February 01, 2022 - 2:17pm

Obituaries for John Bruhn, California’s Milkman, and Ed Constantini, political science professor.

Remembering Patwin Elder, Edward ‘Bill’ Wright

Dave Jones — October 05, 2021 - 12:16pm

On September 26, 2021, Patwin Elder Edward “Bill” Wright passed away at his home at Cortina Rancheria, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Knights Landing in 1937, he was 84 years old.

IN MEMORIAM: Marshall McKay and Richard Rominger

Dave Jones — January 05, 2021 - 1:14pm

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Marshall McKay, tribal elder, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Richard Rominger, agricultural icon, swag�� Medal recipient

Marshall McKay: Tribal elder

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation elder Marshall McKay, a former member of the swag�� Foundation Board who joined his tribe in its ardent support of the university, has died.