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Esther Carney

1936 - 2025

Esther Carney obituary, 1936-2025, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center

7101 Verner Avenue

Citrus Heights, California

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Dec. 18, 2025

12:00 p.m.

Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center

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Esther Carney Obituary

Esther M. Carney passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in Sacramento, California. She was born on October 8, 1936.

In 1955, Esther married Max Carney, and together they shared 60 years of marriage until his passing. Her life was centered around family, and she found great joy in the traditions and gatherings that brought loved ones together across generations.

She is survived by her children Darlene, Sandra, and Michael; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Patricia Hyatt and brothers Alejandro and Charles Franco. Esther leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will remember her with affection.

She was preceded in death by her husband Max Carney; her grandson Justin Ratliff; her parents Guillermo and Antonia Franco; and her brother Guillermo Franco.

A funeral service to honor Esther's life will be held on December 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Calvary Catholic Funeral Center, 7100 Verner Ave., Citrus Heights, CA.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Esther Carney

Dec

18

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center

7101 Verner Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA

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Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center

7101 Verner Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

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