Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Ryan Martin, his parents Julius and Virginia Martin, his sister Kathleen Ray, and his great-grandson, Jack Oliver Turner. Livermore, California. Lester James Wills, 75 of Highfill, passed away February 24, 2023, at the Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. She lived in Pleasanton for 69 years, almost entirely at the same home that they purchased and expanded over the years. Dennis was a kind, methodical man, who left his mark on many people with his smile and sense of humor. She was 84. Pleasanton, California. Carol, a woman of generous spirit, warmth, and admirable tenacity, was born and educated in Pittsburgh, PA. Testimonials. Earth lost an angel and Heaven gained one on the death of Patti Baer on Jan 25, 2023. Go to form. During that time, she contracted polio, but a doctor with progressive methods helped her recover. He was also a blessing to those many lives he touched. Pleasanton, California. In 1959, at age 19, on an adventure to experience life outside Germany, Hildegard and a friend traveled by boat to New York under sponsorship of a stateside relative who lived in Buffalo. Pleasanton, California. Jacksonville, Oregon. Carlo E. Vecchiarelli Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 after a short but strong battle with cancer, he was 79 years old. First living in Cambridge, followed by Arlington and then Bedford, Dan worked at the Watertown Arsenal conducting research on metal alloys for various national defense applications which inspired his doctoral thesis in titanium alloys. John Milton Peterson was a man so remarkable that he actually had not one, but three birthdays. In her retirement and facing the loss of her dearest husband, Joe, Carol moved to southern California to be near family. Many of the championship banners in the Tri-Valley high school gyms were made by D Paula Mary Sledge April 2, 1933 - August 15, 2022. After graduating from Galileo High, he worked for Southern Pacific. Diana Quan Cabrall, from Pleasanton, California, died unexpectedly on December 27th. He loved creating gag gifts for family during the holidays and wrapping them in creati Michael Douglas Watkins He began his career at Chabot College in Hayward, Ca. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Floyd and Lena (Gendreau) Kidd. July 26, 1942 - Feb. 12, 2022 Moved to California in 1957 to live with her brother Rogers (Billy) and Bruces sister. June 23, 1966 - March 3, 2022 Nov. 4, 1937 - Aug. 21, 2022 And God himself will be with them. Thereafter, Peg served as a volunteer, applying her tutoring and computer skills. In addition to being a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and friend, Paulas smiles were often found watching her childrens and grandchildrens activities and sporting events. Graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Academy. Helen had a beautiful smile and infectious laugh, she was fun-loving with a sense of humor and wit that delighted everyone. Gordons Job then took them to Pleasanton, Calif. where they lived out the remainder of their life, in the same home for 50 yrs. Fred gained work experience with PG&E, engineering experience with Lockheed Martin and was hired by GTE where he worked until he retired. When in public, he always had a smile for servers at restaurants and checkers at supermarkets and loved to kindly minister to them. June 25, 1936 - Sept. 13, 2022 He excelled at school, particularly in mathematics and physics. She was known as much for her volunteer activities as for her professional ones. A true and faithful servant of the Lord. Joyce embraced Daniels children, Greg Paul Soria, and Luanna Marie Soria as her own, and they began to grow their family further with the adoption of their son Daniel Joseph Pepe Soria, and the birth of Melissa Ann Soria. She also left her mark on the San Ramon area as a fierce fundraiser for John Muir Hospital and the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Dick was blessed with a large family and always showed his four children the best example of a how to be a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mary had a very sharp mind and was the center piece of several sizeable businesses in the Pleasanton area, keeping the books and managing the back office. Then to San Jose State with a BS Degree in electrical engineering in 1961. She was actively involved in church at St. Clares and then Crosswinds. They were married in June of 2017 and settled down as a happy couple in Livermore to enjoy a wonderful life, abundant with family, friends, and their beloved golden doodle, Ruthie. He was happiest in nature and loved the outdoors. San Francisco, California. in liberal arts followed by a B.S. Her family settled in Pleasanton, where she thrived in her AP classes at Foothill High School and played volleyball as a member of the varsity team. Lynne was born to Francis and Lenora Geary in Hawthorn, CA in 1952. He attended St. Pauls Grammar School in San Francisco through eighth grade. Diana Re, a 52-year resident of the Tri-Valley, passed away on April 22, 2022, after a short hospital stay. Her heart Diana Re The offense got things going at the 16:13 mark with a goal from Aubrie Asbery to break the seal. Four years at Oberlin College led to a BA in Biology (1970) and a friendship with Gary Richard Smith, whom she married on December 28, 1970. After a 2 year battle with a rare form of leukemia, Jerry (Don't call him Gerard!) Milt Joined the Naval Reserve in 1949 after 35 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer. Her sister Christine, and brothers David, Thomas and Michael, all grew up in Torrance. Kirk also spent many summers at Lake Shasta water skiing with friends and family. He was born in Baltimore. Carmel, California. Cynthia Jean (Oxsen) Schane passed quietly at 7:35pm on Friday 1/13/23 of natural causes, with husband Tim by her side holding her hand. Mark was born in Oakland, CA, to his parents Sidney & Elsie Hermanson and raised in Pleasanton. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, wife and grandmother Lynne Katz, on the evening of September 27, 2022. She grew up in the close-knit neighborhood of Orchard Ridge, attending Madison schools through her graduation from West High. She worked for 20 years for Montgomery Wards, mostly in auditing, at stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Carl attended Seattle Preparatory School where he was a part of the high school football team and graduated in 1955. Aptly described as beautiful, spunky, and independent, Sharon Hoggatt, 81, of Pleasanton, passed away on March 16, 2022. He died on March 27, 2022 peacefully at his home with his wife Kalee in Marana, Arizona. He was in the Air Force, so they started married life in Chandler, AZ. Harold 'Hank' Finn passed away peacefully in Pleasanton on August 23, 2022, in the presence of his wife Karen. Playlist. Oct. 30, 1938 - April 23, 2022 Obituaries posted prior to 2019 can be found on Legacy.com. Obituaries. Fred Badal was born the third child of Abraham Baba Badal and Johanna Badal of Turlock, where his father was the pastor of the Assyrian church. They had their only child, Joe, in August They found jobs as au pairs in Buffalo, NY and then a year later rode across the country by bus to California where Hildegard worked at a bank in Los Angeles for another year. He loved playing basketball and lob b Mary Frances Stuker Sacramento, CA. Graham-Hitch Mortuary A Vladislav Ako Bevc He was born on June 23,1938 in Muskogee, OK to Virgie M. (Ellison) and Travis O. Mazy before moving to the Abilene, TX area in 1939. They s Julie Frick On Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, Alfred Goldberg passed away from natural causes at the age of 99. Larry passed from this life of natural causes. Ed was active in the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) as well as the Knights of Columbus. They were a mutually supportive couple for more than 51 years, enjoying especially their travels in the western parks and in Europe. By her wishes there will not be any services. He worked as a Physicist for 35 years at Lawrence Livermore Lab. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. To know Mike Hill is to walk into his garage filled with life size John Wayne cutouts and posters, Jack Daniels memorabilia, We Support Our Troops and American flags, Calco swag, wedding and family photos, an antenna made from a Coors bottle and duct tape for his old school stereo, an extremely organized workbench, and a framed cross stitch that says, Love is what makes a home. Dorothy passed away a day shy of her 98th birthday after a long and well-lived life. Donald Henry William Krueger was born June 9, 1927 in Avon, Connecticut to Bernhard and Martha Krueger. Although he and Bonnie divorced, he always found time for his kids, and they enjoyed various adventures from camping to the beach, to trips to Disneyland and Mexico. . Together they raised three won Maurice A. Ghysels Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Pleasanton, California. She was 70 years old. After returning to Bolivia, she worked in various government agencies and US institutions such as the Peace Corps and USAID. He loved sports! She loved family gatherings and adventures with her grandkids to places like the San Francisco Zoo, or her favorite seafood joint in San Francisco, Scoma's. Eagles soar through to regional tournament. Louis (Lou) Michael Russo After a brief period at St. Marys College on a basketball scholarship, he transferred to San Francisco City College where he played football; an injury ended his playing career, though his love of sports continued! March 18, 1992 - March 27, 2022 John went to Will Rogers High School in Tulsa Oklahoma, earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, and an M.B.A. from St. Marys College of California. Dan grew up in Oceanside, New York, graduating from Oceanside High School in 1960 and then heading off to Cornell University, where he majored in mechanical engineering. Pleasanton, California. She was a devoted wife and caring mother. She was named a life member of the Congress of Parents and Teachers. Born on October 6, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Betty (Cline) Nelson and Ralph N. Nelson Sr., Norm graduated in 1961 from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, Texas. His starting salary in 1954 was $240 per month, about $11 per business day. Age 87. Ed, as he was called by family and friends, was born in Providence, Rhode Island to immigrant parents in 1931. He also loved the excitement of city life, making San Francisco his home for 10 years before settling in the South Bay, then ultimately landing in San Luis Obispo three years ago. Ron Wallace, 74 of Pleasanton, CA passed away on January 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. We are sad to announce that on February 28, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Betty Joyce Schirmer of Pleasanton, Texas. He held roles with the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Italian Catholi Mark R. Hermanson He supported several different organizations, but the ones providing support to military, veterans and their families were particularly close to his heart. While there he was sent on jobs to The Philippines, Sinop, Turkey, England, and Germany. He is a graduate of Alameda High School & attended University of California where he was a member of Phi Lambda Pi fraternity as well as St. Marys College. He was raised with his brother, Fred Jr. and sister, Rita. She met Bob, her husband of 60 years, while attending the Art Center. She was 77. He then became a sales engineer and ran teams for Westinghouse, General Electric, and United Technologies in New York City, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Service will be held for anyone who would like to join: He was a Local 444 which merged with Local 342 union member who worked for only two employers for the duration of his career before his well-deserved retirement. After losing both her own mother and father at a young age, Diana and her two sisters were lovingly raised by her grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins in and around Oakland and San Francisco. Brentwood, CA. Don developed networking software for his whole career. Livermore, California. She attended Valley View Elementary, Pleasanton Elementary, and graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1979. Gardnerville, Nevada. She learned to play the piano, and began singing in the church choir when she was 16. Livermore, California. 1966. He was also the one that prepared turkeys for our large Thanksgiving dinners that typically sat 30 40 people. Although Julie was afflicted with a multitude of health issues stemming from kidney failure brought on by strep throat in 1975, an unrelenting spirit of joy and natural happiness defined her until the very end of her life. . Gordon and Audrey Aune. John Gonella, 95 - Jan 14, 2022 Gerald R Lucey, 76 - Jul 5, 2020 Patricia Kennedy Lenz, 88 - May 18, 2020 Donald Curtis Peters, 84 - Apr 13, 2020 Dorothy May Sloan, 98 - Feb 26, 2020 Robert A. Brooks . Harm Ottens Joe retired in 1992 from Pleasanton Unified School District and continued to be an inspiration to family, friends, and members of the community. He died peacefully in his sleep from a massive heart attack. Shortly after becoming a Police Officer, Dennis married his high school love, Leslee Mohatt and the two recently celebrated their 40 th wedd Barbara Elaine Hempill . Pleasanton, California. Sharons sisters are Rondi and Marilee of Bakersfield. Dec. 26, 1927 - Aug. 31, 2022 He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geri Keele-Vecchiarelli, his son Carlo E. Vecchiarelli III (Chuck) & Chucks wife Brenda Freeman- Vecchiarelli, his daughter Veronica Vecchiarelli-Valleau (Rocky) & Rockys husband Kenneth Valleau. During one of Gordon flights he got lost in Russian Airspace but luckily made it back to Alaska with barely enough fuel. Ron was an accomplished pianist who enjoyed playing for his neighbors, family, and friends; later for the residents of Sunol Creek Memory Care. Immediately after graduation, Stephanie began to build a successful career at PG&E, in San Ramon, eventually earning a position as a Design and Project Engineer for high pressure gas lines. Edmond Stephen Alves died on February 2, 2022, at the age of 91. Dorothy Harriet Smith was born in Oroville, California, the daughter of Bert Laraway Smith, Jr., and Emily Harriet Strother. Some of his favorite trips included childhood summers at his grandparents' home in Baton H. Roger Lewis Maurice August Ghysels died peacefully on December 29,2021 holding the hands of his children, Ivonne and Maurice, in Pleasanton, CA. Audreys sister, Gene, 5 nieces, 4 nephews, which also includes their children and grandchi Ronald Charles Wallace He worked at the Lab for 36 years, retiring in 1994. After graduating from Glen Cove High School, he joined the Navy, where he served on the maiden voyage of the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier. He graduated from Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, and later attended Butte College and Chico State University, graduating with associates degrees from both schools. He spent most of his time at the lab working on hydrodynamic test diagnostics, specializing in ultra-high speed photography. The second of five children, Hildegard was born November 12, 1939 in Aschaffenburg, Germany. She was also a me Irene Still Livermore, CA. They were married for sixty-six years. When the family moved to Okinawa, Japan in the early 1970s Mike continued to pursue all three sports, even serving as the captain of the 9th grade basketball team that went on to win an island championship. Mike is survived by his wife Joann (Promes), son Kevin (Natalie) Walsh of Pleasanton, daughter Carolyn (Kevin) Comerford of Pleasanton, grandchildren Mitchell, Nicholas, and Mason Walsh, Emily, Brendan, and Landon Comerford, his brothers Pat (Theresa) Walsh of Parker, CO, Tom Walsh of Longmont, CO, Chris Walsh of Niles, CA, and sister MaryAnn Shortell of Pearl River, NY. Larry L. Shaw Manteca, Ca, California. She lived in Pleasanton until 2019, when she moved to an assisted living facility in Livermore. It was here where she greatly enjoyed the ranch lifestyle, surrounded by many animals, and was thoroughly involved in their community, including the Livermore Rodeo Association. He was born September 8, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois to Harold Francis Finn and Anna K. (Seibold) Finn. She enjoyed entertaining, socialising, and painting, but most of all spending time with her family and friends. They welcomed their first child, John, later that year. Joseph Buonsante, a man of many talents, was born July 1, 1931, in Mola di Bari, Italy to Pasquale and Graziella Buonsante. Age 97. She was involved with East Bay Girls Scouts, Pleasanton RADD and The Discovery Shop of Pleasanton. Browse Pleasanton local obituaries on Legacy.com. She was the lovingly welcomed daughter of George and Robena Kurth. She is survived by her four children, Emmie (Peter), Anders (Azar), Lars (Tirra), and Katarina (Gene); her nine grandchildren, Allie (Adam), Sophia (Georgie), Kristina, Mariko, Darius, Cyrus, Austin, Annika, and Ariane; and her two great-grandchildren, Perrin and Tobin.