Stephen Lach Celebration of Life

It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I inform you of the tragic and untimely passing of our beloved Stephen Lach on December 16th, 2023. Words cannot adequately convey the depth of our grief and the magnitude of our loss. Stephen was an extraordinary individual who touched the lives of so many with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.

This has been very painful for my sister, Stacey. Spending every day with someone and then suddenly losing them can be incredibly painful. The holiday felt especially challenging for her, and she was in a foggy haze trying to make Christmas happen for her daughter. This all seems surreal and is difficult to process, not only for my sister but also for our family.

Stacey's life has been forever changed after experiencing a sudden, tragic loss. They had big dreams of building a farmhouse, raising cows, and spending the rest of their days singing, making music, hiking, kayaking, and learning new activities like golf and pickleball. They also loved playing games like Cribbage, Rook, Scrabble, and many more. Steve taught Brooklyn (niece), how to play drums and showed Ariah (stepdaughter) how to cook fish. Steve was passionate about sharing his many talents.

Stacey and Steve shared a love of music and performed all over. Steve was truly gifted, not just in music but also in culinary arts. Recently, he landed a job at Hospitality House in Grass Valley, where he could serve the community as a chef and share his talents with others. Steve was over the moon with excitement and had a plethora of ideas to make the Hospitality House even more special.

It's truly inspiring to witness the immense passion and dedication of people who strive to make a positive impact on the lives of others. In light of this, I have created a GoFundMe campaign to help relieve the financial burden of Steve's Celebration of Life on behalf of my sister, and to make a donation in Steve's memory to the Hospitality House.

The heartache and pain that accompany any loss are indescribable, but the sudden and unexpected nature of this tragedy makes it even more difficult to comprehend and accept.

His passing is a profound loss to our community, and all who knew him will feel his absence deeply. We will remember him for his infectious smile, funny sarcasm, warm heart, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and colleagues. May he rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Stephen Lach on March 2nd at 10:30am. It would mean so much to us if you could attend this special event, which will take place at the Lake of the Pines Clubhouse located at 11665 Lakeshore N, Auburn, CA 95602. We understand how difficult it can be to say goodbye, but we hope that by coming together, we can find comfort and support in each other during this time of grief.

To help us plan accordingly, please RSVP with your first and last name for Stephen's Celebration of Life using the link below. Also, if you are interested in performing at Stephen's Celebration of Life event, please follow the RSVP link for further information.

*Non-LOP residents will not be allowed through the security unless you RSVP with your first and last name.*

(Please note that if you are not a resident, you should not park in resident parking as you will receive a ticket.)

If you have any questions, concerns or would like to share pictures please visit the RSVP link.

Thank you for your donation.

Kim Homma

(Stacey's sister)

RSVP Steve Lach Celebration of Life