Dennis Georgatos (March 31, 1955 – June 25, 2025)
Dennis Jerry Georgatos of Lodi, CA passed away on June 25 at the age of 70 after a brave fight against brain cancer. A long-time resident of Pleasanton, Dennis lived his final months enjoying his vineyard in Lodi and cherishing time with friends and loved ones from the Bay Area and beyond.
Dennis was born on the Greek island of Kefalonia. F...
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 ...
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
Dec. 25, 1929 - Oct. 19, 2025
Pleasanton, California
Tags:
teacher/educator
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...
Robert J. Kragen
Aug. 9, 1939 - June 2, 2025
Lincoln, California
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business, sports
Robert J. Kragen (formerly Krygowski) of Lincoln, beloved husband of Sharon Kragen (nee Wade), passed away June 2 at the age of 85. Cherished son of the late John J. Krygowski and the late Stephanie R. Krygowski; admired father of four sons, Kevin, Greg, Jeff (Kathleen) and Mark (Rebecca) and their mother, Barbara Pelletier (nee Wilke); loving stepfather of Eric Slichter, Jennifer Ryther and the l...
Don Marlow Kvale peacefully passed away at the age of 91 under the care of hospice with his family by his side. Born in Minnesota to Edward and Theline, Don lived a life filled with many blessings. A proud veteran, Don honorably served in the U.S. Air Force Intelligence, before pursuing his business degree at UC Berkeley. He then embarked on a distinguished 30+ year career with Shell Oil Company. ...
Vincent LaRosa, 83, passed away peacefully at home with his family and pets by his side on July 31, 2025, in Tracy, California.
Born on September 14, 1941, in New York City, Vincent—affectionately known as Vince or Vinny—spent his early years in Manhattan. He attended Lincoln High School and later pursued higher education at Chabot College in San Leandro, where he earned an Associate of Art...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, Silvestre Liclican, who left us on September 5, 2025 at the age of 64.
Born on October 10, 1961 in The Philippines, Silvestre lived a life defined not by the challenges he faced, but by the love, generosity, and loyalty he gave so freely to those around him. Though he lived with a disability that brought daily struggles, he met each obst...
Jon Lopez
March 13, 1951 - Sept. 11, 2025
Pleasanton, California
"There's no normal life, it's just life."
Jon Lopez, a Pleasanton resident of 41 years, passed away on September 11, 2025 at the age of 74 after a months long battle with cancer.
Born in Van Nuys in 1951, Jon grew up in Southern California with his six brothers and one sister before moving to Pleasanton in 1984, where he worked for ValleyCrest Landscaping for more than three decades.
A ...
Raymond J. Lopez, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray is survived by his devoted wife, Armida, whose love he held onto with every beat of his heart. Together they built a life filled with joy, mischief, and unwavering family bonds. He was the proud father of four children: Lessette, Crystal, Kristina, and Danny, as well as a cherished father-in-...
Shirley Ann Macchiano peacefully passed away on the morning of September 30th at the age of 83. Shirley was predeceased by her Father Gino Molinaro, Mother Mary Molinaro and brother Robert Molinaro. Shirley will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 62 years, Tony Macchiano - Children Michelle Macchiano, Anthony Macchiano and Scott Macchiano - Grandchildren Evan Eacret, Madison Eacre...
Polly Maready
March 1, 1941 - Nov. 10, 2025
Pleasanton, California
Pauline Marie Maready
March 1, 1941 – November 10, 2025
Polly passed away peacefully at her home in Pleasanton after an illness of four years. She is survived by Jack, her husband of sixty-two years. She also leaves behind a son, Jeffrey of San Francisco; a son, Brian (Wynde), of Colorado Springs; and a daughter, Melissa (Tim) of Wilmington, NC. She is also survived by her five beloved gra...
Ruby Miller
March 24, 1943 - Nov. 1, 2025
San Ramon, California
Tags:
arts/media, teacher/educator
Ruby U. Miller resident of San Ramon California a beloved mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 1st.
Born Ruby Walton, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Walton and Buelah (Henke) Walton in Tennessee. Daughter of an Air Force pilot, her family found themselves living in many places including Newfoundland and Germany until the family...
Ruthanne (Ruth) Miller, 87 of Springfield Missouri passed away in Mercy Hospital October 9, 2025 following a fall. Ruth was born July 7, 1938, in Canton, Ohio to Bill and Ruth Miller. In 1952, following her mother's remarriage, the family moved to Fontana, California. Ruth enjoyed school, reading, and music. She had a taste for adventure which led her to become a civilian secretary for the USAF ab...