Obituary for Roy Anthony Abbanat, MD July 27, 1940 – October 31, 2024 Roy Abbanat was born on July 27, 1940, in Biwabik, Minnesota. At age seven, his family moved to California, seeking greater opportunities for him and his older brother, Jerry. The brothers shared a close bond, spending their youth attending operas by bus, working at a local pharmacy during high school, and helping at home...

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Kimberly Ann Kaford Avon, after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 58, has died. She was 66 years old. Kim was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, as well as a treasured friend to many. Kim, known affectionately as “Kimmy,” had an infectious smile with which she spread her boundless joy and w...

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Jane L. Blyther passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Pleasanton, California, surrounded by her family. Jane Lynn Brown was born on October 3, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa. Moving to the Bay Area as a teenager, she developed a lifelong love for the redwood trees and all of nature. She enjoyed watching thunder showers, gardening in her back yard,...

George’s biggest passions were his faith, his family, music and serving others. He was a humble, down-to-earth guy who preferred shorts and flip-flops and always took time to say hello or stop and help a stranger. A 39-year resident of Pleasanton, George had a heart for wounded military veterans, even visiting many at Bethesda Naval Hospital. In 2013, inspired by those visits, he organized a ben...

Bettye’s life spanned much of the 20th century, and she was an active participant in many of the sweeping changes which occurred during those years. She lived through the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, WWII, and the huge westward migration triggered by those events. She was both a Rosie the Riveter on planes and a Wanda the Welder on Victory ships. In 2004, Bettye served as Grand Marshall for ...

J. Jack Bras, a resident of Pleasanton for 60 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on November 9, 2024. Jack was born outside Okema Oklahoma on the eve of the 1929 Stock Market Crash and the Great Depression. His parents brought him and his younger twin brothers to California in 1936, where they worked picking cotton and grapes. He frequently mentioned that his childhood was s...

John Edward "Jack" Brophy, aged 87, of Pleasanton, CA, passed away on June 19, 2024. Born on January 9, 1937, in San Francisco, CA, Jack was a cherished member of the community known for his generosity and skill in helping others. Jack graduated from Serra High School in Redwood City, CA, and later from the prestigious Annapolis in the Class of 1958. He retired as an engineer from Lockheed Mart...

Frances Irene Cassell, 86, of Campbell, Ca., passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 5, 1937 in Leavenworth Kansas, Frances was a beacon of kindness, strength, and positivity throughout her life. Frances married William J. Cassell in college, moved to the Bay Area to teach and Bill to attend Stanford Grad school. They eventually resided in Los ...

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A long-time resident of Pleasanton passed away on July 26, 2024. His father, Joseph and mother Angeline Corege settled in Sunol, CA. Their family of 8 with 6 children; Joseph, Nicholas, Theresa, Maryann, Kathrine and Michael soon grew to 10 after becoming established in Sunol, they welcomed children 7 & 8 Joann and Antionette (Nettie). After graduating from Amador, Nicholas joined US Navy in 1...

It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of our beloved mother, Donalyn Rees Cowden. Donalyn passed away peacefully with family by her side on Aug. 21,2024. Born in Colombus, Ohio, Donalyn spent many happy years growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with her parents Merlin and Mildred Rees, and sisters, Maralyn and Karen. She married Wayne Cowden in1952 and together they were able ...

Barbara Jean Davis, 78, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on November 15, 2024, in Manteca, CA. Barbara was born March 31, 1946, in Berkeley, CA, to parents, Donald and Angeline Willmes. When Barbara was a young child, her family moved to California and eventually made the Central Valley her home. She was a resident of Danville, Tracy, and Manteca for the past 49 years. When Barbara’s ...

David Gary Deatherage passed on to eternal life on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home in Pleasanton, CA after a long illness. He was born on June 3, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA. A proud husband, father and grandfather, Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Susan Deatherage; son David Deatherage and granddaughter Amy; son John Deatherage, wife Rocio and grandchildren William and Sofia...

?Susan Gordon passed away on Thursday, July 11 in her home. Susan was a joyful, positive person who spent most of her time with her beloved family and friends. Susan was born in Detroit, MI, moving to Scottsdale, AZ with her mother for high school. She graduated from the University of Arizona and attended graduate school at Arizona State University and UC Berkeley. She was married to LaVern A. Bl...

Donna Dale Hart passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2024 in Livermore at the age of 92. Donna was born Dec. 26 1931 in San Francisco. Donna was married to the love of her life Merrill for 68 years before his passing in 2020. Donna and family moved to Pleasanton in 1967 where she became a school bus driver in 1973 for almost 45 years, Donna drove the last 20+ years driving special needs kids, whi...

James Patrick Hart, an Oakdale resident for nearly 40 years, passed away peacefully at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Jim was born in Castro Valley, California in 1955. He was the third of seven kids born to Tom and Mary Hart. The family moved to Pleasanton, California in 1964. He graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1973. After high school, Jim atten...

Edward August Heuer III passed away on October 14, 2024 in Pleasanton, California, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 26, 1951, in Yankton, South Dakota. His family moved to Downey California in 1961, where he grew up, met and married his high school sweetheart. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Holly, 3 children, Jennifer (Srouji), Paul and Christopher Heuer a...

Paul Richard (Dick) Hilleman III died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, a few days after celebrating his 93rd birthday. He was born August 8,1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. His family moved to Curwensville, PA when he was young where he graduated from high school in 1949. He was active in many sports and treasured his friends and time spent hunting and working with his father on t...

Dixie was born in Ft. Wayne, IN to Robert and Vera Hogg where she attended school and an early career with General Electric. In 1961 she ventured to San Jose, California where she met the love of her life, Bob. They were married in Carmel, California, in 1963 and shortly thereafter began their family with twin boys. They made their home in Fremont, CA, before a work transfer took them to Chicago,...