Published in The Sacramento Bee from May 6 to May 7, 2012
Sacramento CA


LAKOS, Matilda
On May 1, 2012, the Angels came down from heaven and took our beloved
mother home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully in her
home surrounded by her loving family. Born to Steve and Eveka Stanich
in Omis, Croatia, she emigrated unaccompanied to the U.S. on the Queen
Mary in 1938, and settled in the Sacramento area. She was a seamstress
at J.C. Penney's tailoring department prior to starting a family and
becoming a dedicated homemaker. Matilda touched many lives with her kind,
gentle and sharing spirit. She was preceded in death by her husband of
57 years, Tony Lakos. Loving and devoted mother to Linda Bisho (Phil),
George (Nancy), Peter, and Elaine Keller (Steve). Wonderful and nurturing
grandmother to Troy Bisho, Justin Keller, Amber Keller, and Katie Parker.
Her simple pleasures were being with and cooking for family and friends,
playing the penny slots, and watching All My Children and Wheel of
Fortune. She was also an active member of the American Slavic Social
Club. She had a very caring and giving heart, and everyone who came to
know Matilda loved her, and valued her loyal and faithful friendship. She
loved and cared for her family deeply and unconditionally. Her special
manner and presence will forever be remembered, cherished, and missed.
Friends are welcome for visitation Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 3 to
7 P.M. followed by a Vigil Service at 7 P.M. at Nicoletti, Culjis &
Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be offered Friday, May 11, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Marys Catholic
Church, 58th & M Streets. Entombment, St. Mary's Cemetery. Remembrances
may be made to Sutter Hospice, 8334 Ferguson Ave, Sacramento, CA