Marie Theresa Avila, of Pleasanton CA., 96, passed away on September 19, 2025. Born to Albino and Theresa Campos on December 4, 1928, in Oakland California, the youngest of nine children. As an infant she lived above her father’s grocery store on 23rd Avenue in Oakland. The neighborhood was largely made up of Portuguese people. The neighborhood had the nickname of “Jingle Town”. A name it ...

Roberta Passed away peacefully at the age of 90, Monday, September 15 in Livermore at her home at Heritage Estates. She was born in Oakland California and grew up in Dublin and later in Oakland. Roberta worked for several years at Livermore H.S. in both the music department and the attendance department. She is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Randal and Janet, Paul and Kerri. She is ...

Nancy Ann Bordes, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 30th in Boise, Idaho. Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Nancy was the beloved daughter of Arch and Esther Girvin. She graduated from Mount Eden High School in Hayward in 1963 and went on to earn her degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Nancy dedicated her career to education, teaching for many years in the Murra...

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...

Jim Lee Bridges passed away peacefully with his son and daughter by his side from complications of pneumonia at Stanford Hospital in Pleasanton, after 88 wonderful years on this earth. Jim was born in Livermore, CA, the oldest of 6 siblings. He grew up in and around Richmond, CA and has been a Pleasanton resident for the past 54 years. He graduated from El Cerrito High School, where he ran trac...

Ray E Brown was born in Romney, West Virginia on August 1, 1930 and lived in Pleasanton, California for over 70 years. Ray died peacefully on July 25, 2025 and was reunited with his wife of 52 years, Blanche (Kit) Brown, and grandson Douglas Stephens. He is survived by his sister, Anna Lou Jackson, his wife Cynthia Howard, daughters Donna Brown and Denise Clark with her husband Dan Clark, grand...

Sarah Cadigan (nee Shively), born September 9, 1934, passed away in her home in Sequim, WA on November 11, 2025. A woman of boundless creativity, Sarah lived a rich and multifaceted life in England, Northern California, and the Pacific Northwest. Sarah’s lifelong passion for theater shone brightly in every chapter of her life. She acted with theatre groups in England, earning reviews in London ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Samuel Crosby, who left us peacefully on July 30th, 2025, at the age of 88. Joe’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a passion for music, and a deep appreciation for the joys found in life’s simple pleasures. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Joan Crosby and his two sons (Christopher) Dennis and Peter Joseph....

Asta K. Dhont, aged 90, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Livermore, California. Her long and meaningful life was guided by her Christian faith, and her compassion and charity for others. Born on April 4, 1935, in Sweden. Asta relocated to The Unites States, where she met her late husband, Harold Dhont. They settled in Alameda County around 1960 and were both valued members of the ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debbie Ann DiLaura, who left this world on July 30, 2025, at the age of 71. Debbie lived a life defined by deep love, steadfast dedication, and a passion for both adventure and the simple joys of home. Born on December 17, 1953, Debbie was a woman of strength and perseverance. For 47 years, she built a successful career in the shipping container ind...

Paula Ellen Ellis passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at the age of 67 with her family at her side. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born and raised in Palo Alto, she was married for 36 years living in Menlo Park, Visalia and Pleasanton. Paula was gentle, kind-hearted and always had a listening ear. She enjoyed knitting, reading, watching crime-drama TV shows and was ...

Deborah (Debbie) Todd Georgatos, 74, of Peoria, AZ, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Debbie was born on October 11, 1951, in Salinas, CA to Bud (Benson) and Louise Todd. She was the youngest of their three children. Debbie met the love of her life, Dean at San Jose State University in the fall of 1972 and they got married on August 10, 1974. They later graduated from San Jose State ...

Patricia Gibson was born Margaret Helen Hurley on January 17, 1940, in Santa Cruz, California, to Brian Vincent Hurley and Helen Henora Hickey Hurley. She attended Soquel Elementary School before the family moved to Pleasanton, where Patricia graduated from Amador Valley High School. She then pursued a college education while enjoying a life in San Francisco. Patricia moved to Livermore and ...

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...

Anita Villegas Haraughty passed away on August 20, 2025. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who embodied the best of qualities: graciousness, unconditional love and an unending generosity that could be seen in her care for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Anita found joy in the extensive travel she and her husband, Bill, and their family experienced o...

Lorraine Hereld passed away in her sleep on Thursday after three years in care following a stroke. Married to the late Gerald P. Hereld (2016), she was the daughter of the late John C. and Bertha (Twite) MacLennan. Lorraine was born in New York City and grew up in Mattapoisett, MA. From the start she excelled in mathematics and art, both of which she cultivated throughout her lifetime. While in...

Clifford Lee Jensen, 85, of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2025. Cliff was born on November 11, 1939 to Ray and Lucille Jensen (both deceased) in Oakland, California. Cliff has one brother, Wayne Jensen, who resides in Roseville, California. In 1957, Cliff graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. Following high school, Cliff love...

Beverly Jane Jotten (née Minden), age 85, of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Beverly was born on April 3, 1940, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Virgil and Jessie Minden. She graduated from Newell High School in Iowa and later attended business school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the...

Razia Sultana Kazi, named after the legendary Indian Queen, peacefully passed away on 10/19/25, age 95, with family at her side. A Pleasanton resident since 1998, she is survived by Pleasanton residents: daughter Dr. Tasneem Bader, son-in-law Dr. Iqbal Omarali, and granddaughters Ayesha & Zoya Omarali and of Arizona, son Dr. Shaji Kazi and granddaughter Nadia Kazi. She is preceded in death by her ...

Kathy (Reeves) Kindred passed away peacefully and couragely in her Danville home five years after suffering a disabling stroke. Throughout her life, Kathy touched countless hearts with her kindness, humor, and deep commitment to helping others. She was an avid reader who loved sharing that joy by teaching others to read and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. Kathy changed many lives through he...