United States Navy veteran Captain Robert A. Lawton passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of dedication, excellence, and unwavering loyalty. He proudly served his country for 34 years in the Navy, building a distinguished military career marked by honor and commitment. In addition to his military service, he was an accomplished periodontist whose skill, professionalism, an...

Heidi Ann Johnson, a longtime resident of Pleasanton, CA, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. She left a legacy of kindness, love and light. She was born in White Plains, NY, to Shirley and Richard Donohue, and moved to California shortly after. Heidi moved through the world with a gently spirit and an open heart. To know Heidi was to know a woman whose priorities were the people she held ...

Donald Wayne Jones passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1931, in Marshfield, Oregon, and later moved to Oakland, California, where he graduated from Castlemont High School. He was the son of Donald Jones, an Oakland police officer, and Bertha Jones, a homemaker, and carried their strong work ethic throughout his life. Shortly after graduating high school, he enlis...

Gyan Singh Sidhu Brard, MD, 61, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on April 9th, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. His departure came far too soon for the many people whose lives he touched. Gyan was born on July 14th, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Livermore, CA. A gifted student with a curious mind, he studied physics at UC Santa Barbara...

Joyce Catherine Mohatt passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 89. Born and raised in La Grange, California, Joyce Ingalls carried with her the warmth, resilience, and strong sense of family that would define her entire life. She later made her home in Pleasanton, where she and her husband, Everett James “Skip” Mohatt, built a life together centered around family, friendship,...

On the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Scott Alan Rubin passed away peacefully at Stanford Hospital in Pleasanton surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 71. He was born to Allen G. Rubin and Phyllis D. (Jennings) Rubin at the Naval Hospital in Newport, RI. After his father left the Navy, the family moved to Herrin, then La Grange, Illinois during which time his y...

Lorie Rohloff Hawk passed away Mar. 30, 2026 after a brief illness. She touched many people with her kindness and generosity. Lorie was born in Minnesota. The family moved to Arizona and she graduated from Prescott High School. She attended Brooks College of Fashion Design and later earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Phoenix. Her career in retail necessitated a move to southern Cal...

Marcia Jane Brandt, 87, of Pleasanton, California, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on March 18, 1939, in Creighton, Pennsylvania, she lived a full, spirited life marked by adventure, faith, sharp wit, and an unapologetic love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. She grew up in Creighton, PA, graduated from Seton Hill College, and later earned a Master’s degree at the University of Hawaii. Marcia ...

It is with heavy hearts we share that Michael O'Rourke has passed away on March 23rd at the age of 76. Michael lived a full and vibrant life. He loved recounting his college pranks at Santa Clara University. He had a passion for scuba diving around the world and even taught lessons in Monterey Bay. A true aviation enthusiast, Michael often identified aircraft flying overhead to his family's del...

Michael “Mike” Robert Getty of Roseville, Ca and former resident of Pleasanton passed away on March 17, 2026. Mike was born in Orange Ca. to Robert “Bob” and Barbara Getty. He was raised in Pleasanton and graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1981. He was also involved for many years in the Pleasanton National Little League with his father, Bob. Mike had a long career in the f...

Patricia Ann Hill or “Pat” to her friends and family, peacefully passed away Monday, Mar 9, 2026 after a year long battle with ovarian cancer. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy in Pleasanton, having been the hairdresser to so many for over 50 years. Born in Hayward, she grew up in Fremont, attending high school at both Washington and Mission San Jose. After graduating she enrolled in B...

Cathaleen Leja passed away peacefully at age 89, leaving a legacy of faith, family, and adventure. Born April 27, 1936, in Oakland, California, Cathaleen grew up in San Leandro and graduated from Holy Names Catholic High School. In her youth, Cathaleen embraced an active social life as a secretary in San Francisco, traveling to Yosemite and attending the 1960 Winter Olympics. In 1964, she marri...

Ralph Ellis Marsh of Larkspur, CO, passed away on March 1, 2026, at age 81. Ralph was born in Oakland, California, to Martha and Ralph Ellis Marsh. He was the eldest of three sons. During high school, Ralph played varsity football, which manifested in a lifelong love for the sport. After high school, Ralph enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served from 1962 to 1966. After the Marine Corps,...

Eugene Foster, a man of unwavering strength, integrity, and devotion to his family, passed away, March 1st at the age of 92. Born in San Leandro, California, in 1933, Eugene lived a life defined by his service to his country and the love he shared with his family. In 1950, at the age of 17, Eugene answered the call of duty and joined the United States Army. He served with honor during the Korea...

I found the feather of a Hawk and walked with it. I felt its edge cut into the wind, lifting and falling with each twist I gave. I felt its weight become weightless when the pitch was just right and the air flowed smoothly. For an hour, I played and became the bird sensing each change of now, responding to each new movement feeling the pleasure of feathers. Now I watch the hawk circling, swooping ...

Teresa Marlene Yost, a beloved mother, entrepreneur, and Folsom community fixture, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at the age of 68. After a long illness, she died surrounded by the family who was the center of her world. Born in Oakland, California, on December 20, 1957, to Manuel Peter Del Arroz and Marlene Bebe Vogt, Teresa’s journey took her through the heart of Northern Califo...

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...