Steven Papineau, of Citrus Heights, CA. was born on Nov. 11, 1968 at Ft. Belvoir, VA and passed away on May 8, 2019 after a courageous 3 year battle and two major surgeries for brain cancer. He is survived by his parents Ellie and Fran Papineau of Roseville, Ca. sister Cathy MacDonald, brother Daniel Papineau (Susan), nephew Kyle MacDonald, niece Michaela MacDonald, aunts and numerous cousins. Steve graduated from Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, CA. and received his B.A degree from California State University Chico, majoring in Communications. After graduation, he worked for several companies until he found his niche in Video Technology where he worked for almost 20 years in Sacramento, CA. However, in all those years every spare minute was devoted to his real passion, which was writing, producing, and directing his own screen plays. He has written over 35 screen plays and several were selected to be read or shown at prestigious film festivals such as New York, Las Vegas, and Toronto where he received top honors as the best of 300 screen plays submitted. One of his movies is presently shown on Amazon Prime, and one of his screen plays is in development by a local production company. Unfortunately, he passed away as his writing career was just starting to take off. Steve was an avid football fan and a dedicated follower of the Oakland Raiders since childhood. He was respected and well liked by all who knew him and will be sorely missed by his loving family, relatives and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Roseville, Ca at 11:00 AM on June 14, 2019. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Snowline Hospice 100 Howe Ave. 240N Sacramento, CA 95825.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 1, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Papineau

15 Entries

Derek

May 27, 2024

Steve, remembering walking to school and all over, hiding from Troy Muse and his truck. License plate: 1M37317 which we committed to memory as a result of being terrorized. As usual we made a game of it.
I´m selling our family house and when I´m there I look across the street and reflect on our good times. Swimming, ditch, Stratego.
I remain grateful for your friendship.

Steve Ray

May 26, 2024

I miss you so much brother. I look for your car every time I drive by the lab.

Derek Thomas

August 30, 2023

I was up late last night watching John Carpenter's The Fog and I flashed back to you and I watching it in our loft on the midnight movies. I still think of you often and I know I always will. I miss you, we all do.

Steve Ray

May 26, 2023

Steve, miss you so much. Think about you all the time. Life is crazy brother and you would love it.

Matt Thompson

November 17, 2022

So sad to have just learned about this. I'm sorry we lost touch old friend. You were and continue to be an amazing inspiration. Always made me laugh, always encouraged me, was always there when I needed. You will be greatly missed.

Matt Paulsen

March 28, 2020

Would have loved to talk with you one more time. Without you I would not have become a Communications Major in College. Miss you friend!

RALPH & DELORES ASTRELLA

June 14, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Richard & Ailene Peek

June 14, 2019

You were the best neighbor and friend the wife and I ever had for many years. We shared so much. Gone to soon, gone to soon. Unlike you, I struggle for words to text. But we all know Steve is and always will be awesome!! RIP

William Barbour

June 12, 2019

Steve, I knew you only for your last few years. You impressed me as a thoughtful, kind and gentle soul. Your courage and selflessness in your struggle with cancer was admirable. The world is a lesser place without you. Much love.

Staci

June 5, 2019

Steve - so talented, kind, and now greatly missed by so many. Your smile was infectious, your perseverance was inspiring and your amazing spirit was admired by all who met you. My condolences to your family.

Barbara Sterling

June 2, 2019

Steve, I know you as a wonderful, happy, spirited young man who will be sorely missed by your loving family and all who knew you. Blessings to all.

Steve and Berni Seward

June 1, 2019

Steve, Berni and I love you so much. You always had my back and I know you always did what you could to help us with our business.
You have left a large footprint.

Pap and I on Perception or Reality set.

Nick Fenske

June 1, 2019

Steve, I'm glad we cross each others paths in this life. Loved working, hanging out and our collaborations. Luckily your work can be seen worldwide. Miss you Bud

Lee Holden

June 1, 2019

Too soon.

Claudia and Steve Hansen/Beggs

June 1, 2019

Any son of Fran and Ellie had to be one fine man; he will be sadly missed and long remembered by all who knew him.May he rest in peace. Love to all Steve and Claudia

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