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Aurora was a constant worker, but even in her business, she was always willing to help others. She loved the outdoors in her younger years, and you could frequently find her hunting or fishing. A lifelong learner, she graduated from the University of Reno with a degree in nursing. After working in the medical field for a few years, she decided it wasn't for her. Soon after that, she became a self-taught accountant. In 1971, she returned to college to complete her degree in accounting at San Jose State University. A few years later, she received her degree as a CPA.
Aurora was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Theresa, her brother (Joseph Jr.), and sister (Elidia Smith). She leaves behind her 3 children, Loren- Kathleen Sturgeon, Joann (Robert), and Chuck (Marian); 4 grandchildren, Matthew (Lupe), Kathryn (Keith), Jennifer (Scott), and Samuel-as well as 8 great-grandchildren.
A heartfelt thank you to the hospice group of Roseville; we are deeply grateful to Lori Mattingly and Janette Hamon, the caregivers who dedicated so much love to caring for Aurora during their time with her.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Daneri Mortuary. The family will host a gathering immediately at Theresa's Place.
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Vickie Turpin
July 28, 2025
And did I mention that she was the BEST lunch date EVER!!!
Vickie Turpin
July 28, 2025
Count your Blessings for the loved ones in our life . Miss Aurora that I have known now going on 17 years truly had my from the get go . She was strong , determined , hard working , vocal, stubborn , but yet the most caring and kind woman if you really took the time to know her . She had such a great sense of humor and didn´t skip a beat .
On Miss Aurora´s 85th birthday and my Sister´s 50th birthday , ( both born on May 13th) , I took them to San Francisco for a Alcatraz tour , bay boat tour , Bubba Gump´s on pear 49 and The Rain Forest Restaurant. We were really worried about how Miss Aurora was going to do , but to our surprise .... She actually put us to shame . lol ! She walked everywhere for two days and had the best time . That was ONE of my best memories with her considering I have so many.
Roxanne Mitchell
July 17, 2025
Out on the town at Selland's
Roxanne Mitchell
July 15, 2025
Aurora was my Mother-In-Law.
She taught me alot through the years.
She'd always begin with "Now let me tell you something..."
I sure came to appreciate all those "somethings"!
And she was definitely a force to be reckoned with. If she said she was going to do something, by gosh, she did it!
I appreciated her frankness and honesty. No beating around the bush with her!
I didn't get the chance to see her these last few years. But I know that she will always be in my heart.
See you later, Nana!
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