Obituaries Archives - Open Vallejo

A young boy in camouflage pants and a black hoodie stands beside a woman in a red San Francisco jacket flashing a peace sign. Both wear ID badges. Behind them, a smiling woman points down at the pair from behind.

Enrique Urtiz

by Guest Author July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

A black-and-white publicity photo from 1968 shows seven members of a band posing enthusiastically toward the camera, smiling and reaching forward. The group wears a mix of patterned and solid outfits typical of the era, radiating a sense of joy and unity against a plain white background.

Sly Stone, musical prodigy and son of Vallejo, dies at 82

by Sarah Hopkins June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

A formal black-and-white studio portrait of a young Evangelina R. Humphrey wearing a dark top and a floral necklace, smiling gently at the camera.

Evangelina Humphrey

by Guest Author May 24, 2025May 24, 2025

Bianca Kamilah Adams

by Guest Author May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Judy Sharon Motta

by Guest Author April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

A vintage photo of a smiling man with an afro and mustache, wearing glasses, a gold chain, and a two-toned sweater with cream and burgundy sections. He is seated in front of patterned curtains in a warmly lit room, and the image has a slightly faded, nostalgic quality.

Samuel Goins Jr.

by Guest Author April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

A portrait of Damien Davis

Damien Carl Davis

by Guest Author December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

Raymond J. Tarvin

by Guest Author December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

A man holds a cardboard sign with the words "Defend Medicine Lake!" The sign features a red design that appears to be an outline of the lake or surrounding area. He wears a navy blue cap and a red shirt, among a crowd of other protestors.

Norman “Wounded Knee” DeOcampo

by Guest Author October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

A man with brushed-back gray hair wearing sunglasses and a black polo shirt.

Dennis Kittelson

by Guest Author August 14, 2024August 14, 2024