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...

Patricia “Pat” Albert, 88, passed away on Feb. 10, 2025 in Pleasanton, CA. Born Nov. 20, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Pat was known for her kind & generous spirit, her unshakeable Catholic faith, and her devotion to friends & family. At 19 years old “Patsy” married her sweetheart James “Jim” Albert on June 30, 1956 after his military service in Japan during the Korean War. They wer...

Lucie (van den Bos; Van Breen) Brantenaar passed on October 2, 2024 in Pleasanton, CA. Born on March 10, 1930 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, she moved to California with her family in 1939. She lived in Palo Alto, Milpitas and San Jose, where she graduated High School in 1948. She raised her family with husband AJ (Bob) Van Breen and worked as a school secretary in the Berryessa are of San Jose....

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...

Jim Brittain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 14, 1934, in Oakland, California, Jim lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Jim attended Castlemont High School in Oakland before fate brought him to Diane, the l...

Paul Calhoun (Pleasanton resident for 29 years) passed away peacefully in Brentwood on December 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was lovingly surrounded by family. Paul is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon, children Paula (Benitez) and Kevin, son-in-law Perry, daughter-in-law Molly (Fourie), and granddaughters Luella, Sophie, and Madeline. A Bay Area ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy Chiaramonte-Schmidig, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on Friday November 15th 2024. Tracy’s spirit was one that truly lit up any room, bringing laughter and joy to everyone she met. Known for her infectious sense of humor and larger-than-life personality, Tracy lived life to the fullest, embracing e...

Daniel (Dan) Angelo Chiolis, aged 90, passed away at his home on January 18, 2025 in Pleasanton, California. He was born on January 9, 1935 in Price, Utah to Angelo and Ida Chiolis. Daniel was the youngest of three children, with an older sister, Katherine, and the oldest, his brother Richard. At age seven, Dan moved with his family from Price to San Jose after his father’s death. He grew ...

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 ...

John F. Dowling, age 91, of Pleasanton, CA passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. He will always be remembered as a faithful servant of God, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and avid sports fan. John was born on March 20, 1933 to John and Marie Dowling of Drexel Hill, PA. He attended West Catholic all boys high school and later attended Lasalle University where he earned a d...

Anthony “Coach Tony” Echavia was a lifelong Pleasanton resident who was most often pictured with a sunglasses tan, standing at third base, waving someone in to score with a big smile on his face. The only thing to eclipse his love for coaching was his love for his wife Ann, son Michael, daughters Kathryn and Christina, son-in-law Zane, daughter-in-law Katie, and dog Mysti. Coach Tony passed aw...

Michael R. Feaster passed away on February 15, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina at 76 years of age. Michael's life was marked by intellectual curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a deep commitment to his faith. He was born on March 10, 1948, in Winfield, Kansas to parents Doyle M. Feaster, WWII Veteran and Lucille Bruce Feaster. He attended Winfield high school where he married Marcia Lee Powel...

Dorothea Ruth (nee Desens) Fournier, 94, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Palm Springs, CA. She was born April 4, 1930, in Oswego, NY to Carolyn Isabelle (nee Alton) and George Milton Desens. She grew up with 3 sisters and attended Oswego public schools, where she graduated early with a full scholarship to Northeastern University in Boston, MA In 1947, when she was 17, she was voted Miss Valenti...

Resident of Mission Viejo, Dolores Fox Ciardelli died peacefully nearly 3 years after a diagnosis of breast and brain cancer. Her daughter Zoe held her hand one last time shortly before she died. She will be missed and remembered for her kindness, charm, elegance, and her motto “it’s a good life if you don’t weaken”. She loved writing, reading, travelling, her family, and staying in touch ...

Gloria Jean Fredette (née Ruggieri), respected community leader and successful businesswoman who treasured her family and friends, passed peacefully on her birthday, March 9, 2025. She was born in New York City in 1949 to Jean (née Caniglia) and Angelo Ruggieri. Gloria attended Irvington High School, where she made lifelong friends who remember her sparkling personality and sense of humor and...