She graduated from Lowell High School and San Francisco State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and teaching credential. John attended Cal State East Bay where he was an active member of the Zeta Omicron chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Louis (Lou) Michael Russo Pleasanton, California. March 15, 1952 - Sept. 27, 2022 He passed along his love of the outdoors to his children. At GHS, he taught, coached, and served as the schools first Athletic Director. Peg and Gary lived in Pleasanton, California, for 39 years, where they raised their son, Brian Kendall Smith. November 17th at 11am He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and later studied Physics at UC Berkeley and CSU Hayward. An upbeat (and frequently offbeat) young-at-heart man, he enjoyed traveling, the beach, sports, and hanging out with friends. Born October 4th, 1937, in Richmond, CA. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army as a Communications . The world lost a bright and shining light. She was a graduate of Endicott College, situated on the scenic shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Beverly, Massachusetts, and a graduate of Keuka College in upstate New York. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bill, Daughter Caitlin, Son-in law Brady Mitchell and three granddaughters. After 80 years of a life well-lived, Dan Dawson passed away on February 6, 2023. Audrey Aune was born July 4 1932 and passed Jan 4 2022. He is survived by his wife, Joy; sister, Sharon; brother, Timothy; children Kathleen and Michael, grandchildren Hannah and Maille and many nieces and nephews. Pleasanton, CA. Thomas Phillip Leary Sr. (83) residing in Lucerne, California passed away on December 12, 2022. Aptly described as beautiful, spunky, and independent, Sharon Hoggatt, 81, of Pleasanton, passed away on March 16, 2022. Harvey loved to spend his weekends watching football, especially the San Francisco 49ers & Cal Bears. He is legendary within his field. During that time, he worked on projects that advanced the field of quantum physics and the nations strategic nuclear defense. Nathan grew up in Hayward. Joyce graduated from Joseph E. Brown Community High School in June 1954. Pleasanton, California. Dennis Remund passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family on December 30, 2022. Lynne, a thirty-seven-year resident of Pleasanton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and their four children, at the age of 70. 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. She was born on August 31, 1925, in Washington, D. C., and was the daughter of Jeanette and Lawrence Pfluger. Unbeknownst to Bob, Harry interviewed Bobs pastor in Brooklyn, who had high praise for the young man. Not long after that a couple new recruits joined the squadron, one of those was a redhead who caught his eye. Pleasanton, California. He had a soft spot for animals and the underprivileged, always doing what he could to help them out. R. Norman Nelson, Jr. of Brentwood, California passed away on Thursday March 10, 2022 at the age of 78. Box 525 Pleasanton, KS 66075 1-913-352-6101 . George Habib Ayad, 66, resident of Brentwood, CA, passed away on May 19th, 2022, with his wife and family by his side. Carol was wed to Robert (Bob) Zedlitz on August 24, 1962 in Reno, Nevada while on a trip to California and started their married lives together for the next 60 years. Wednesday, 3:51 PM. 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. Natasha, Carolyn, and Christopher. Bela worked for nearly 30 years at Viacom Cable in the engineering department, even earning Employee of the Year. Bobs grandparents on both sides of the family (Ludwig and Anna Elizabetha Harrach, and James and Nelsena Simmerman) were among the pioneering settlers who transformed prairie into agricultural land in the area of Proctor, Colorado, northeast of Sterling in Logan County. They married July 1st, 1964. Castro Valley, California. At the age of 12, after witnessing Fidel Castros Revolution, he and his brother fled to Chicago, Illinois, and later their parents were able to join them. Maurice August Ghysels died peacefully on December 29,2021 holding the hands of his children, Ivonne and Maurice, in Pleasanton, CA. Pleasanton, California. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Pleasanton, California. Pleasanton, California. She also loved the ocean and being anywhere warm, especially with her family. Pleasanton, CA. He attended the University of San Francisco and graduated in 1975 with a BS in Business Administration. The family was completed in 2019 when Vanessa married Brian Osgood. Ed was active in the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) as well as the Knights of Columbus. He was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Bert Shaw and Inger Mikelson. Graduated from Johns Hopkins University with BA. Pleasanton, California. Joyces ashes will be spread off the California, Marin coast per her request. Helen Hunter Bountis 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. He spent most of his childhood in Saranac Lake New York, growing up with his aunts, uncles, and cousins under the watchful eye of his grandmother. Sharons sisters are Rondi and Marilee of Bakersfield. Air Force took them to Arizona, Texas, Florida and Alaska. Know Elizabeth Rickenbach She worked for 20 years for Montgomery Wards, mostly in auditing, at stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Feb. 21, 1932 - Dec. 27, 2022 Mike was born and lived most of his life here in Alameda County. Deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Matthew Donald Magoon, 52, of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at Valley Care Hospital February 28, 2022. During this time, he admirably took over the responsibility for his younger brother, shepherding him into a country where he didnt speak the language or understand the culture. Tweeter had many fond memories of attending East Bakersfield High School where she was a song leader and a social butterfly. He reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) and assumed command of Auxiliary Landing Field, Crows Landing, CA where he retired from active duty in 1984. Luke is survived by his mother Marilou, his father Roger [Geoff], his siblings Amy [Chris], Sara [Chris], Katie [Chloe] and Aunt Tami [Glenn], Uncle George [Jeanne], Uncle Craig [Donna] and many other loving extended family members. Despite her health struggles, she enjoyed organizing snowboarding trips, chili cook-offs, and decorating Eric Dean Peterson Sept. 20, 1933 - Oct. 26, 2022 As a grade-schooler at the Wasatch Presbyterian Church, she met Alvin Baer, her future husband. Born in San Francisco to Alma and August Schmidt, she grew up happily with her four siblings in the then small town of Pleasanton. Her last child, a second son, was born before her 20th birthday. They shared a remarkable life together blessed with family, travel, friendship from all over the world. Jan. 5, 1931 - Feb. 2, 2022 July 31, 1932 - Dec. 17, 2022 After retiring from the Association, you could find Pat staffing the community information table every Saturday she was in town. All were welcomed into this enchanted space that inspired creativity, where lifes questions could be answered or a broken heart could be mended. At Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton, we have provided personalized memorial and funeral services that honor the gifts and achievements of a special life in the Tri-Valley area for more than 125 years. Spring, TX. Services will be at St. Augustine's Church in Pleasanton on October 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Margaret Fluck Smith They welcomed their first child, John, later that year. Patti's father's job took them to Idaho Falls, ID, where Patti was an active member in Jobs Daughters. While her two boys were growing up, she supported them on band trips and in their other activities such as Cub Scouts. He was diagnosed with Leukemia & lost his battle after 4 short months. Doug graduated from Livermore High School in 1971 and went to work for a local machine shop for several years to hone his craft of engine building. Friends and family are invited to a celebration John Raymond Hudson Dianas family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. From there she went on to St. Marys Hospital (largely connected to Mayo Clinic) in Rochester, MN, where she was Assistant Head Nurse of a Post Open Heart Surgery Intensive Care Unit. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she often shared with those around her. He thrived on adventure, and was always the first to the top of the mountain or first in the water if the opportunity presented itself. That proved to be one of many blessings. He spent most of his time at the lab working on hydrodynamic test diagnostics, specializing in ultra-high speed photography. He learned English, and had a job writing subtitles for American movies, and he dreamed and plotted of how he could get to America to join his parents and sister. She is leaving behind husband Tim, daughter Tracy and Jaylene, Grandson and wife Vincent and Kellee, Great Granddaughter Alexandra Jean, nieces Dawnielle and Jennifer, nephew Michael and a veritable treasure trove of lifetime friends including Nancy (Mullins) Scott and her family. He supported several different organizations, but the ones providing support to military, veterans and their families were particularly close to his heart. John was an IT wizard, with long tenures at both PeopleSoft and Workday where his pranks were legendary. Barbara was ALWAYS the life of the party and enjoyed bringing joy to others. Bela Ashouri Yonan was born in 1933 and passed peacefully on October 26th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Adding his contribution to local sports, he coached PJFL and Ballistic United teams, too. After a fulfilling career with Bank of America, Dicks career included 15 years in the truck leasing industry and a decade as Business Manager of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. On January 31, 1953, Barbara married Hugh Hempill at the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago. As an only child, Doug spent his formidable years hunting and fishing with father in the hills on his uncles ranch near Brushy Peak Born in Pequannock, New Jersey, in June 1966 to Al and Dee Peterson, John grew up as all kids did in the 70s: wild and free until it got dark riding bikes and building forts in the woods, playing baseball, and creating imaginary worlds with his older sister and younger brother. March 30, 1937 - Aug. 14, 2022 Paula Kay Rollins had a smile meant for heaven. 1939 - Dec. 26, 2022 Then she moved to San Francisco, CA and worked at the University of California Medical Center in the cardiovascular unit. He spent his childhood in S. Following college, he enlisted in the Army and was very proud to be a veteran, supporting causes such as Stand-down. Pleasanton, California. For 35 years he worked as a Middle School English Teacher, Adult Ed, Resource Specialist, Program Specialist and Workability. Sharon grew up in Fullerton and Bakersfield. Fred gained work experience with PG&E, engineering experience with Lockheed Martin and was hired by GTE where he worked until he retired. He retained many lifelong friends from his schooling days (in fact, every year since 1984, he played in the annual "Whackers and Hackers" golf tournament with his Serra buddies). She is survived by her husband, John and three children, David, Jayne & Jack and her four grandchildren, Jessica, Michael, Andrew & Austin. Livermore, CA. They only had one year together and upon his death, she moved back to her home in Pleasanton. His greatest joy was to make people laugh with his silly jokes. After college Don went to work in sales for his grandfathers lighting company in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pleasanton, California. Pleasanton, California. In 1966 he met and married his wife, Grace. 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. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. Going on long walks, being in her garden, playing golf, or attending supper club were activities she enjoyed. Mary Marie Safreno passed away peacefully early in the morning on Sunday, August 28nd. Richard Dick Martin passed peacefully September 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Mary Lade, William Linthicum, brother Dale Linthicum and soul mate husband Paul Benassini. He was preceded in death by his father Dean Peterson, his mother Karol Ruppenthal and his son William Peterson. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. The Amador Valley girls' lacrosse team started the season in fine form, thrashing Davis 20-8 on Sunday. He was born to Dr. Louis & Mrs. Pauline Kameny on March 17, 1937, in Oakland, CA. She was actively involved in church at St. Clares and then Crosswinds. She and her husband Charles moved to Pleasanton in 1967 where they raised their daughter, Frances. 246 Obituaries. Verna Rose Kelsey-Jahn He was born on June 6, 1953, to Leonardo Casias, Sr. and Guadalupe Casias. Mary was born in the East Bay Area and raised by her Aunt Gloria and Uncle Tony in Hayward with her sisters Betty and Ellie. He received a BS degree in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois and MS and PhD degrees in Applied Mechanics from Stanford University. Tracy, California. Beatrice "Bea" Caballero. Mary Frances Stuker, age 81, of Southport, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was the eldest of three children and grew up in Seattle, Washington. Carol Mae Zedlitz was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday after a valiant battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by her daughter Cassandra Martinez, step-children Paul Benassini, Natalie Garrett, Rebecca Benassini-Lyons and Monica Stockham and 13 grandchildren Aubrey, Ashley, Sara, Tyler, Brooke, Nicho Gerrie M. Froberg leaving the Air Force, she and Alvin moved the family to CA. 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! He built his career in sales and management where he thrived in building tight relationships with clients for over 40 years. He loved playing basketball and lob b Mary Frances Stuker 1941 - March 16, 2022 Brentwood, CA. Brentwood, CA. Larry passed from this life of natural causes. The family moved to Pleasanton in 1954 when his father, a Sergeant in the Air Force was transferred to Camp Parks in Dublin. Cathy devoted her time and attention to her family. In his younger years, he hung out at Helen Wells Playground, played basketball (Bruins), baseball, won All-City Long-jump, and always rooted for Giants, 49ers, and Warriors! Join our mailing list [email protected] 118 W Oaklawn Rd ; Pleasanton, Texas 78064; 830-569-2535; 830-281-4065 in 1980. Once their son graduated from high school in 1983, the family decided to move back to the US and settled in Santa Barbara, CA because it reminded them so much of Beirut. Her sisters Lauren Thomas Philip Leary Sr San Francisco, California. You may also light a candle in honor of Betty Joyce Schirmer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral . Tom attended Catholic school and upon graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy and saw the world. She served as President of the California Downtown Association. H. Roger Lewis, known in the Livermore Valley for his warmth and kindness, was promoted to meet his Lord face-to-face on December 17, 2022. 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. In 1969, the family relocated to Pleasanton, California. She and her cherished husband, A. Joseph Monahan (1938-2007) raised their young children in Murrysville, PA, then moved the family to Pleasanton, Ca. Pleasanton, California. Dad we will miss you, but you will always be locked in our hearts, and it comforts us to know you are back together with mom. Stanley is survived by his children: Victoria Kazarian, Pamela B Shirley Ludwig Harry hired Bob as a teller. During their early years of marriage, Howard completed his seminary studies at Colgate while Irene was simultaneous Teri Rae Mankins Matt, a skilled carpenter by trade, enjoyed woodworking projects and especially enjoyed building anything using scrap material. At 14 years old he went to work in a local cabinet shop, cleaning up to earn funds to fuel his passion for engine building and horsepower. Swalwell's town hall will serve as a forum for anyone within District 14 -- the area he represents -- which includes Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Sunol, Hayward, Union City, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Cherryland, Ashland, Fairview and Fremont. Some of her jobs around this time included working as a switchboard phone operator for AT&T and a secretary for the Oakland Athletics Major League Baseball team. He spent his early career building infrastructure power systems both in the US and overseas, with projects in Thailand, Peru, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Judi was a graduate of Holy Names College with an Elementary school teaching credential. Ducky cherished, and was proud of, her Portuguese heritage, she loved to laugh, watch football and was quite the cheerleader at all family sporting events! Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Pleasanton obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. In 1982 he met his wife, Jan, while they developed the core Internet protocols(TCP/IP). Dec. 13, 1994 - Jan. 2, 2023 Carl attended Seattle Preparatory School where he was a part of the high school football team and graduated in 1955. In 1962, Hank moved his family to California where he accepted a position with Lawrence Livermore Laboratory working on their test reactor. He enjoyed fly fishing with friends, traveling with his wife Carol, relaxing in his chair with a good book and listening to music. March 17, 1936 - June 6, 2022 Julie married Charles Frick in 1988. Age 87. He taught there until becoming the dean of admissions and records in 1975. He was a beloved husband of 57 years to Carol, loving father to Kerry Miller (Mike) and Eric Shaw (Margaret), an adored Grandpa of Justin Miller, Conner Miller, Alexis Shaw, Sophia Shaw and a newly Great Grandpa to Addison Miller.