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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Born August 4, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois to Dr. Eric Hohnwald and Karen (Jensen) Hohnwald, died December 21, 2025 in Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, California. She was the older sister to Brian Hohnwald and Dr. Kevin Hohnwald. Debbie grew up in Sarasota, Florida and graduated from high school there. After acquiring a degree in Business Administration and Accounting she supported herself...

In Loving Memory of John Alexander Despotakis It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Alexander Despotakis on February 15, 2026. Born on September 9, 1936, in San Francisco, California, John lived a life defined by devotion, integrity, and unwavering love for his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Peggy, and his oldest son, Paul. He lea...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...