Gordon Grimm, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in San Ramon, California. Born on February 24, 1941, in San Francisco, California, Gordon’s life was marked by devotion to family, a strong work ethic, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew him. Gordon was the beloved son of Pearl and Chester Grimm and grew up as one of three children in San Francisco. From an early ag...

Michael Geib passed away peacefully at home at the age of 85, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born on October 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of seven, he moved to California, where he quickly became a true Californian through and through. Mike grew up in Menlo Park and proudly graduated from Menlo Atherton High School. Remaining deeply connected to the Bay ...

Susan Kohler Williams — beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, musician, educator, and friend — died peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by family and friends. Known to many as Susan, Suzie, or simply Sue, she lived a life defined by curiosity, music, service, and deep devotion to the people she loved. Susan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Peter Willi...

Djamila Khendek, 52, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Walnut Creek, California. Born on November 18, 1971, in Algeria, Djamila brought warmth and compassion into the lives of all who knew her. Djamila dedicated her professional life to serving others through her work at the VA hospital. Her commitment to caring for veterans reflected her deep sense of empathy and unwavering dedication to hel...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Darren Scott Annear, age 53, on February 1, 2026. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and firefighter. Darren was born on April 5, 1972, to Nancy and Larry Annear. A native of Pleasanton, he attended Foothill High School, where he played both basketball and soccer. He then went on to graduate from the Fire S...

Michael A. Revelli, lovingly known as Mike, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 30, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1949, in Oakland, California, to Charles Edward Revelli and Shirley Addie (Archambault) Revelli. Mike grew up in the Oakland hills and graduated from Skyline High School in 1967. He went on to pursue his passion for science, studying Physical Chemistry at the Univer...

Forever in our Hearts: Joanne Joy Howard 1933-2026 Joanne Joy Howard was born in Ohio on 8/27/1933, daughter to John and Ann Becker. Married in 1954 to Richard (Dick) Howard, they have four children: Leanne Montoya (Eddie Montoya), Lauri James (Mike McKeon), Lynnea Washburn (Jeff Washburn) and Rick Howard (Jennifer Sadowsky). They were also blessed with 7 grandsons, 6 grandchildren and growi...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Alan Mancebo on January 24, 2026. Barry was born on June 26, 1958 in Castro Valley to Kenneth and Jo Nita Mancebo. Barry was the owner of Mancebo Corporation, a grading and paving firm which helped in the building of countless businesses and homes throughout the Bay Area. Barry moved to Pleasanton in 1999 to raise his daughter, Marissa...

Audrey M. Sears passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (84) at home with her family and hospice care close by. Audrey was born in Berkeley to William T. Marsh and Alice D'Arcy Marsh. They lived in Walnut Creek in her early years and moved to Danville while attending San Ramon Valley High School. The family moved to Pleasanton in 1958 after losing their home in Danville because the state of ...

Andrew Wallace “Wally” Brown, Jr. August 22, 1944 – January 20, 2026 Pleasanton, California Wally Brown passed away on January 20, 2026, due to complications from pneumonia that he never even realized he had. He was surrounded by the love of his kids and grandkids throughout the sudden and unexpected battle. One of a kind. A character. Larger than life. A Northern California insura...

Lee Arthur Zachariades, lovingly known as “Zack,” passed peacefully at his home on January 13, 2026, with his loyal dog, Bailee, by his side. Zack is survived by his daughters, Allie and Katie; their partner and husband, Brandon and Collin; and his cherished granddaughters, Charlotte Grace and Harlan, who brought him immense pride and joy. Born in Castro Valley, California on June 4,1949...

Matthew will be missed by his Family and friends. He graduated from Foothill High School in 2007. He is survived by his Father William, Mother Anita, Oma Maryann, Grampa Alfred, Uncles Rob and Edward, Aunt Gilda and cousins Abigail, Mario, Eddy, and Paul. If interested in attending services please contact William Shaffer MJSmemorial88@gmail.com...

Richard Puppione, who spent 30 years (1977-2007) as a teacher and administrator in the Pleasanton Unified School District, passed away peacefully in Castro Valley on December 26, 2025, with his wife Cindy and children Chris, Jenny, and Bobby at his side. A generous, optimistic, and fun-loving person, Rich believed that “Family Comes First,” and he expanded his definition of family to includ...

Dr. E. Dennis Glafkides, distinguished physician, passed away on December 22, 2025 surrounded by his family. Dr. Glafkides was born on January 24, 1935. He grew up in San Francisco and was the son of immigrant parents who greatly valued education. He graduated from Lowell High School, then received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley in 1956, and his medical degree from UCSF in 1960. H...

Patricia Elizabeth (Uspel) Bosma of Pleasanton, California, died peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Patricia was born on June 4th, 1938, to Vincent and Marilyn (Zvinak) Uspel in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent the first six years of her life and greeted her brother Richard in March 1944. The family then moved to Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where she attended first a one-room coun...

Mitchell Hebb Smith Jr., devoted husband and father, successful businessman, and avid outdoorsman passed away December 8th at the age of 89. Born on June 27, 1936, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Mitchell and Emily Pauline Smith, Mitch spent the early part of his childhood in upstate New York and then moved with his family to Camden, South Carolina, where he completed high school and college. After co...

With great sadness and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Steven Lee Lockhart, 78, recently of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on December 2, 2025. Born on July 6, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, Steve was a devoted husband to Janet and a loving father to son, Brian, and daughters, Karen, Jennifer and Wendy. Steve will always be remembered as a man who loved and cared for his family. From providi...