Hermina Katherine Babich

1926 - 2011

Hermina Katherine Babich obituary, 1926-2011, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1926

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Harry A. Nauman & Son

4041 Freeport Blvd

Sacramento, California

Hermina Babich Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 3, 2012.

Hermina Katherine Tauscher Babich, known to her family & friends as Nina Babich, died on New Year's Eve after a long struggle with failing health. She was 85. Born in the small farming town of Maxwell in Colusa County, she later moved to San Francisco, then to Sacramento, where she worked for the Sacramento Union newspaper and met and married her husband, George Babich. A long-time librarian at Sacramento's McClatchy Library, she was beloved by many patrons. She is survived by her brother Aloisius, her sons, David (Kerry) and Richard (Annalisa), her grandson Justin, her granddaughters Emily and Cameron, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Friday, January 6 at 11 AM at St. Robert Catholic Church, 2243 Irvin Way, Sacramento with interment to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Services under the direction of Harry A. Nauman & Son: www.harryanauman.com

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January 11, 2012

Dave and Kerry: I am sorry to hear about your loss. May the fond memories of your mother (mother-in-law) bring smiles to your faces and help you through difficult time.

God Bless!

Karen Bains (co-worker from EDD)

January 5, 2012

Richard, I am so very sorry for your loss. As difficult as it is right now, I hope my prayers will allow you to keep the wonderful memories her in your heart.

With love your friend always
MaryPaula "Paula" Isabella Carvalho

January 5, 2012

Phil Booker

Richard,
I was saddened to read of your Mother's passing. She always made me feel like a part of the family when we were growing up in Hollywood Park. Lots of fun times playing baseball in the backyards, Little League, etc.
Hope everything is going well for you and Dave your families.

January 4, 2012

Carole Snyder-Barclay

Dave and Kerry, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.
Take care of yourselves, Love

January 4, 2012

Mary Leighton

Your elegance and quiet strength will always be within me. I will always honor your graciousness, wise words, kind actions and smile by example in my own life. I miss you so much already. I love you, Aunt Nina. Love, Mary Lee

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