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Thomas Ferguson Obituary

Thomas Gail Ferguson was born on December 13, 1934, in Rensselaer, Indiana. His family moved to California when he was eleven years old. Gail as they called him in his younger years, went to Antioch High School and met the love of his life, Jaqueline de Gallery. He had many lifelong friends from Antioch High. After the Air Force, he graduated from Santa Clara University. Tom has nine children, seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. He would often revel in how God blessed his life, with the best people. Heaven sent were these life long friends: Smiths, Salazars, Ninos, Ramonos, Grays, Mussers, Shannons, Catalanas & Mackes. Thomas was most proud of his family and his Catholic Faith. He attended Mass daily and had a deep love for our Good Lord. He had a knack for making people feel special, as did his fellow parishioners at St. Joseph's Parish, in Clarksville. Our family would like to thank Tom's extra special Granddaughter Heather Ferguson, for all of the love and care that she blessed her grandfather with. His youngest sister, Janet Souder has been a God Send in his life, always brightening his days. Lastly, an enormous amount of gratitude goes to son Patrick, whom always stepped up and selflessly sacrificed for his father.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 10 to Jan. 18, 2026.

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Amy Ferguson

January 20, 2026

Gail is my cousin but I used to always call him Uncle Gail. I remember Gail coming over to my grandparents (Pat and Mary Ferguson), I´d get so excited because they always made the best homemade ice cream. Love and prayers to the family.

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January 11, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620

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