She raised a family of five in Fremont, California, and was an expert homemaker. He will be remembered for his generous giving spirit, quick and keen humor, and wondrous joy of life. She received her Master of Science and became a CRNA in spring 1997. Margaret Blades, 96, died Oct. 24, 2018. Dec. 24, 1934 - Oct. 25, 2019 He was raised in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, where he graduated from Mission High School in 1949. He was born July 30, 1924 in Watertown, New York and worked professionally as a hospital administrator. As a member of both Napa Valley Country Club and Cas... Peggy Schwartz She was born in Niagara, Wisconsin on November 30, 1923, to Nellie and James DeGroot. (He loved you all) After she finished high school, she was invited by her sister Bonnie to come and stay with her and her husband Ted, who was a Naval Officer. Larry Sozzi, 65, passed away March 1, 2013. took his sister’s guidance that “there will be 30 nursing students at this party who don’t like cowboys.” Pleasanton, California. Penny met Bill Evans Sr. and after a whirlwind romance, they married on February 15, 1958. He was a 2011 graduate of Foothill High School in Pleasanton, where he was a member of the golf team. Dec. 14, 1944 - Oct. 13, 2016 He gave a beautiful, heart felt speech at his retirement party, and was looking forward to working once again at the office in January. Orland Michael Silva, long-time resident of Pleasanton, passed away on May 11, 2012 at the age of 71. Helen Georgatos was born in Greece on April 25, 1932. Attended the University of Oregon at Eugene. He is survived by his three daughters, Holly (Sergio ) Arce , Krista (Chad) Friesen , and Anjanette(Greg) Lundell , his grandchildren, Linda, Lisa, Joshua, Lucinda and Lydia Arce; Caleb, Katie, Daniel and Isaac Friesen; James and Calvin Lundell. Hayward, California. After high school Rudy enlisted in the Marine Corps and just a week after graduation he left for basic training at Parris Island. Dec. 31, 1932 - May 18, 2018 Pleasanton, California. Shirley Nadine (McAdam) Wilson, a woman who lived life to its fullest, died November 4, 2016 in Pleasanton at the age of 90. Little League team and went on to play baseball for Amador High School as a right fielder. Livermore, California. In 1948 they left Iowa and moved to Washington State for the next 49 years. They were married at the church on January 31, 1953. He was preceded in death by his great-grandchild, Olivia Caldwell. For many of those years she worked for the division that designed and build the Apollo Lunar Module where she had the opportunity to meet some of our astronauts. He was born September 13, 1948, in Taishan, China. Pleasanton, California. Upon leaving the Navy, Jay became a police officer in Pleasanton, CA. October 11, 1943 - September 16, 2019 He was retired from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It was there and then when he met, fell in love with, and married the love of his life, Carolyn (Carol) Lorraine Acosta. His passing was a shock and he will be greatly missed. Even in her later years at Windsor House Convalescent Home she spent her days keeping busy helping fellow patients in every way she could. At the age of 90, Jean Elsberry Bountis passed into the hands of God on Friday, June 27, 2014. Frank was born on August 27, 1938, in Breslau, Germany, shortly before his entire family escaped Nazi Germany, relocating first to British Honduras and then, in 1942, to New York City. They moved to CA in 1946 and soon settled in Pomona, CA before retiring to Grover Beach. Gilbert Machado passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. She had an eye for interior design and brought grace and beauty to her surroundings. He was predeceased by his wife, Cindy Mayo, and his sister, Laura Mayo Wigley.... Lael Arie Moffitt Aug. 27, 1929 - May 1, 2019 A native of Sunol, Bob graduated from Amador High School in 1947, with only 26 students in his class. Jim passed away on February 16, 2020, at the age of 81. A graduate of California State Sacramento and Sonora High School, Pam worked as a high school home economics and health teacher for 20 years before retiring from Dublin High School in 2004. She talked, listened, and doted on them. ... Hazel Cortez Pleasanton, California. April 13, 1925 - Dec. 14, 2016 She and the children lived in Mill Valley and she worked as a legal secretary for Melvin Belli, joining the exclusive Belli's Belles. Pleasanton, California. In the next two years, Bill and Betty were blessed with two daughters, Kimberly Ann and Kathy Lynn... Marie Boss DPS's "Virtual John Monego Tree Lighting Ceremony" is set to be held via Zoom on Saturday (Dec. 12) at 6 p.m. To learn more, visit dublin.ca.gov. After 30 years in the industry, he concluded his career as CFO of Genus Inc. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969 in South Korea. After graduating from Mercy High School she attended San Francisco City College where she made life long friends. Uploaded: Wed, Dec 9, 2020, 3:55 pm By 1954, the family had grown to include Annis, Liz and Rick, so the family moved to a larger home in Danville. The day God called you home. Marilyn Lee Athenour passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the age of 90. Leonard G. Mark, a 60-year resident of Pleasanton, California passed away in his home surrounded by his family at age 87 on June 19th. Marilu Furey passed away on May 7th at her home in Vacaville, California succumbing to pneumonia. Lila was born December 19, 1927, in Watsonville, and was the only child of Howard and Agnes (Hansen) Meade. Mr. Jerry Lynn Hill, of St. Louis, Missouri was born on August 20, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, to the late Dorothea Marguerite Hill and the late Paul Wesley Hill who passed away at age 75 on October 16, 2018 in Pleasanton, California. He will be fondly remembered by his family, Dave and Cheryl Dunkley of Weatherford, TX, Art and Tuny Dunkley of Pleasanton, CA and Ken Dunkley and Catey Low of Montecito, CA, as well as six Dunkley grandchildren: Shana, Blaine, Michael, Dan, Paige and Claire. She was a key part of the growth and success of the dental practice of Dr. Ward Skinner. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend passed away on May 18, 2020 at the age of 90. Allen grew up in Collins, MS and joined the Navy during WWII. O’Callaghan (Jim), Jennifer Fields, Matt Schwab John was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Santa Clara, graduating from Buchser High School in 1970. July 13, 1941 - March 23, 2013 Pat and Jim were a... Helen June Yelkes Bobbie enjoyed playing and watching tennis, golf, and skiing; and was an avid fan and supporter of local teams the Warriors and the Giants, as well as her kids’ sports and music endeavors. His family moved to Lafayette in 1950 where he graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. She loved being a mother and was devoted to her five daughters, Alicia Graham (Wayne) of Pittsburgh PA, Sandy Reynolds of Calistoga, CA, Corrinne Reynolds of China Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, Shelley Zellmer (Greg) of Grass Lake, MI, and Connie Reynolds (Bill Gordon) Burnt Hills, NY; her Grand Children, Jeffrey Graham of Norfolk, VA, Wayne Graham Jr. of Aliquippa, PA, Katherine Zellmer of Columbus, OH, Kendra Dolson (Gabriel) of Jackson, MI, Jessica Seifert (Ryan) of New York, NY, Jennifer Wells (Gary Sr.) of Hudson Falls, NY, Sandra Bratlie (Darren) of Fort Collins, CO, Mo... Msgt. He is predeceased by his parents Hugo and Kari Arentzen Larson and stepson J.R. Larson. Jim spent the last 14 years as a teacher at Wells Middle School in Dublin. A lifelong member of the Episcopal Church, Paula was also a member of the Order of the Daughters of the King. John and Donna made their first home in Daily City and moved to Pleasanton in 1985. Rose June (Antone) Branchini passed away January 28, 2020 in Pleasanton, California at the age of 94. Penniless, he was under a three year contract to work the fields in Visalia. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at 10:00 am on Saturday, Ju... Lynda Rodriguez John (Jay) Harris, a 50-year resident of California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16 in Livermore. July 10, 1981 - June 22, 2019 Jeff will be remembered for his dedication in service to the Pleasanton community. Al was blessed with a large and loving family. Douglas Eloyd Safreno passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28th with his family by his side. In the fall of 1946 Jim enrolled at what is now Montana State University, in Bozeman, majoring in Chemistry. Pleasanton, California. He graduated from Hayward High School and San Jose State University. She was a tri-valley small business owner. He served in the Army for six years and was honorably discharged as Captain and Commanding Officer of a Basic Training Unit in Fort Hood, TX. After his discharge, he attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, and married Willa Lurleen Lutner, on May 29, 1947. He retired in 1991. She earned her broker’s license and opened a very successful real estate office, Channell & Team, in Oswego. Mike was raised by his mother and stepfather, Paul Kral. Dick was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Otto and Ruth Hessel. She was born September 9, 1948, to Reba (nee Michael) and Alva Dale Jr. Young in Salem, IL. She touched the hearts... Jason Vitalicia Comendador Their marriage was loving and kind and lasted 53 years until Bill’s passing in February 2012. on January 13, 1935, his parents, Edward and Selma Rasmussen brought him home to Tassajara to meet his sisters, Joann and Claudia, a year later his sister, Nancy was born. Pleasanton, California. Skip then moved to New England for four years where he received an MBA from Dartmouth College in 1971. She was born in Mellingen, Switzerland on August 13, 1914, the youngest of 10 children. Her dear friend, Denise (Dee) Strothmann, also of Aurora, was by her side. Bill Allender (Amador class of '52) passed away peacefully at his home in New York City after a long struggle with lung cancer. Deegan Funeral Chapel in Escalon handled private services for the immediate family, including burial at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Escalon, CA.... John William Vincent He was a single dad who did the best for his children. It was during this period she met her husband-to-be, Eli, who was ... Mary Dillon One example of her wanting to share her love of books was when teaching a class of adult men to read. Alfred and Diane have lived in Pleasanton since 1968. Marion, Alabama. His favorite activities included tending to his roses and birdhouses, fiddling with his model trains, hunting for eggs the chickens hid, and looking after his grandchildren’s pig, goat, and sheep 4-H projects. Don met his wife Jean in their senior year at the University of Iowa in 1952. His greatest pride and accomplishment was his family. He is also survived by several nieces, a great-niece, and a great-nephew. Frank C. Teixeira, 78, passed away at home in Pleasanton, CA on December 8, 2019 after a long battle with heart and kidney disease. to earn his Orthodontic Degree in 1960. He was a charter member of the Salinas Valley Highlanders bagpipe band. Born in New York City on March 12, 1947, he was the She enjoyed spending time in her garden and painting, but her greatest joy in life was time spent with her family and friends.... Dorothy Bernice Jolette June 20, 1959 - Oct. 9, 2011 Rosemary was born in Hayward, Calif and shortly thereafter her family moved to Oakland where she was raised and eventually met her loving husband of 63 years, Cedric Gallagher. He immediately enlisted for the United States Marine Corps serving as a combat aircrew member in Santo Domingo (1965) and a tour in Vietnam (1966-1967). In 1953, they settled in San Francisco, moving in Pleasanton to raise their family in 1969. Nov. 27, 1992 - March 31, 2017 moving often due to Jack?s career as a corporate executive in paint and chemicals ? ... Robert James McKim March 14th 1:00pm Everyone was welcome at the table, as long as you could take a joke. John Garrett Boerman, 29, of Folsom, CA died Nov. 11, 2014 at his home after a more than four year battle with cancer. This program is still ongoi... David Leon Edney Gloria J. Cameron, 71 of Soledad, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She was a loving mother and grandmother, an amazing cook and baker with a wonderful sense of humor. After high school, Joe Cris received her undergraduate and teaching credential from Chico State University and master’s degrees in Special Education from San Francisco State and Cal State East Bay. Our beloved 22-year-old son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend Zachary Patrick Scanlan (Zack) transcended into heaven to be with God and his family of angels. In 1983, she earned a BS in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. Alameda Journal - Online Newspaper She was active in local charitable organizations wherever she lived. Glenda Marie Beratlis passed away peacefully at her home in Pleasanton, CA on Monday, December 14th with her family at her side. A memorial service is planned for March 2, ... Marjorie Ellen Bowles Modesto, California. Circulation & Delivery Tom enjoyed sports. Mary married Michael Dillon in July 1970 and together they had two wonderful children, a son, Morgan, and a daughter, Emily (Gary Hood). and were happily married for 22 years. Al was born on Dec. 20, 1944 in Topaz, Utah in a Japanese internment camp, the son of Thomas Hatsuo and Miyuki (Fujimura) Nishimoto. She was a long time member of Beta Sigma Phi and enjoyed friends within the group both in Missouri and California. Ralph Kleinert Bleier, of Danville, California peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, April 5, surrounded by his wife and three children. In 2010 Phil and Doris relocated to Red Wing, MN to be closer to their children and grandchildren. In 1963 he graduated from Oberfelt High School and then spent the six years as a reserve in the Army National Guard 159th infantry. Those who wish t... Annette Louise Langer This trio of Woods found their home in Pleasanton in 1990, where they created a wonderful life together. She will be sorely missed. Robert J. Sinz (Bob) died at the age of 74, after a sudden battle with widespread, aggressive cancer. She was born on June 10, 1953 in Evergreen Park, IL to Raymond and Margaret Lesin, followed by siblings Michael and Peggy. Alfred Morris (Al) was born April 8, 1933, to Les and Hilda Morris and left this earth on March 29, 2020, peacefully in his sleep. April 29, 1966 - Sept. 18, 2011 She was born in Bismarck, N.D. on July 5, 1941 to Elsie and Emil Goetz of Hazen, N.D. He was preceded in death by his brother Dick. Sept. 24, 1922 - Sept. 5, 2019 joined the United States Army and served during WWII. Joyce Elaine Meyer, a resident of Pleasanton for 44 years passed away on October 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Takiko, his two sons, Mori and Ted, his daughter, Amy Hatsushi-Hughes, his brothers Mutsuro and Satoru Hatsushi, and his sister, Yoko Hiramine. Lila Dorothea McAlhany, a 51-year resident of Pleasanton, passed away on Wednesday, November 11th, after a six-month battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00pm on Monday, April 17th at CrossWinds Church in Livermore California. After graduation from Long Beach State she married John Upmeier in 1969 and with the help of great friends, carried on bravely during his years flying in the Vietnam War and Cold War service including three years in England. Pleasanton, California. Aug. 10, 1952 - March 5, 2019 She enjoyed gardening, garage sales, and antiques. Most importantly, Brandi loved deeply and lived her life with the greatest enthusiasm. He made his career as a carpenter, building furniture and cabinets. Gumel was the oldest of 6 children. Nov. 5, 1946 - Dec. 2, 2020 Oct. 17, 1933 - May 31, 2012 After relocating to Pleasanton, they both became active in t... John Sesto Pleasanton, California. In addition he is the proud grandfather of four grandchildren, Karrah, Andrew, Shane and Nicole. She was known for her positive attitude, candor and being genuine and, of course, her smile. April 20, 1943 - Feb. 16, 2019 While working at Standard Oil, Barbara met her husband William Christensen, who encouraged her to continue to pursue her love of travel by joining him at Matson Luxury Cruise Lines. Robert V. Juniper known as "Bob" died June 14, 2016 in Sacramento CA at the age of 93. He also liked building projects such as homes for Habitat for Humanity and projects around his church, Graceway of Pleasanton. He is survived by his wife Sally; three children, Jamie Glass, Jeremy Curdy and Colt Curdy; and twelve grandchildren. He was a generous and adoring father and grandfather. During his residency, Gary attended East High School, graduating in 1956. Her Labrador Otis, has also lost his most loyal companion. 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