Helen Heron Karnes, 90, of Cibolo, TX, passed away on June 6, 2026. Born on June 24, 1935, in Swatow, China, she spent most of her adult life in California. She loved music, was a proud member of MENSA, and was a lifelong Episcopalian. Helen taught history and specialized reading at Livermore High School and was recognized as “Teacher of the Millennium” in 2000. She graduated from Pomona Colle...

Djamila Khendek, 52, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Walnut Creek, California. Born on November 18, 1971, in Algeria, Djamila brought warmth and compassion into the lives of all who knew her. Djamila dedicated her professional life to serving others through her work at the VA hospital. Her commitment to caring for veterans reflected her deep sense of empathy and unwavering dedication to hel...

United States Navy veteran Captain Robert A. Lawton passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of dedication, excellence, and unwavering loyalty. He proudly served his country for 34 years in the Navy, building a distinguished military career marked by honor and commitment. In addition to his military service, he was an accomplished periodontist whose skill, professionalism, an...

Cathaleen Leja passed away peacefully at age 89, leaving a legacy of faith, family, and adventure. Born April 27, 1936, in Oakland, California, Cathaleen grew up in San Leandro and graduated from Holy Names Catholic High School. In her youth, Cathaleen embraced an active social life as a secretary in San Francisco, traveling to Yosemite and attending the 1960 Winter Olympics. In 1964, she marri...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Alan Mancebo on January 24, 2026. Barry was born on June 26, 1958 in Castro Valley to Kenneth and Jo Nita Mancebo. Barry was the owner of Mancebo Corporation, a grading and paving firm which helped in the building of countless businesses and homes throughout the Bay Area. Barry moved to Pleasanton in 1999 to raise his daughter, Marissa...

Ralph Ellis Marsh of Larkspur, CO, passed away on March 1, 2026, at age 81. Ralph was born in Oakland, California, to Martha and Ralph Ellis Marsh. He was the eldest of three sons. During high school, Ralph played varsity football, which manifested in a lifelong love for the sport. After high school, Ralph enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served from 1962 to 1966. After the Marine Corps,...

Dr. Michael M. May, eminent nuclear physicist and nuclear policy specialist, passed away on May 17th, 2026 in San Francisco at the age of 100. Dr. May was born in Marseille, France on December 23rd, 1925. His family immigrated to Walla Walla, WA in 1939 where he earned degrees in math and physics from Whitman College in 1944 at the age of 18. He resumed his education following his service in...

Shirley Marceille McLaughlin was born on March 30, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 in Alamo, California where she was a resident of the Welcome Home Seniors homecare facility. Shirley grew up in Northampton, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. After teaching for three yea...

Joyce Catherine Mohatt passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 89. Born and raised in La Grange, California, Joyce Ingalls carried with her the warmth, resilience, and strong sense of family that would define her entire life. She later made her home in Pleasanton, where she and her husband, Everett James “Skip” Mohatt, built a life together centered around family, friendship,...

It is with heavy hearts we share that Michael O'Rourke has passed away on March 23rd at the age of 76. Michael lived a full and vibrant life. He loved recounting his college pranks at Santa Clara University. He had a passion for scuba diving around the world and even taught lessons in Monterey Bay. A true aviation enthusiast, Michael often identified aircraft flying overhead to his family's del...

The semiconductor industry mourns the loss of a prime innovator and influential mentor with the passing of Paul F. Petric of Pleasanton, CA. Paul slipped away peacefully on the afternoon of January 28, 2026 at San Ramon Regional Medical Center following a series of medical setbacks. Mr. Petric was a pioneering figure in the field of electron-beam lithography and charged-particle optics. His i...

Michael A. Revelli, lovingly known as Mike, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 30, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1949, in Oakland, California, to Charles Edward Revelli and Shirley Addie (Archambault) Revelli. Mike grew up in the Oakland hills and graduated from Skyline High School in 1967. He went on to pursue his passion for science, studying Physical Chemistry at the Univer...

I found the feather of a Hawk and walked with it. I felt its edge cut into the wind, lifting and falling with each twist I gave. I felt its weight become weightless when the pitch was just right and the air flowed smoothly. For an hour, I played and became the bird sensing each change of now, responding to each new movement feeling the pleasure of feathers. Now I watch the hawk circling, swooping ...

On the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Scott Alan Rubin passed away peacefully at Stanford Hospital in Pleasanton surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 71. He was born to Allen G. Rubin and Phyllis D. (Jennings) Rubin at the Naval Hospital in Newport, RI. After his father left the Navy, the family moved to Herrin, then La Grange, Illinois during which time his y...

With gratitude for a life well lived and a legacy that will endure for generations, the family of Louis Santero celebrates his remarkable life and countless blessings he shared with all who knew him. Born to Peter and Theresa Santero in Staten Island, NY, Lou lived a life defined by faith, service, hard-work and an unwavering love for family. He proudly served his country in the United States A...

Audrey M. Sears passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (84) at home with her family and hospice care close by. Audrey was born in Berkeley to William T. Marsh and Alice D'Arcy Marsh. They lived in Walnut Creek in her early years and moved to Danville while attending San Ramon Valley High School. The family moved to Pleasanton in 1958 after losing their home in Danville because the state of ...

A beautiful life has been lived! Mavis passed on July 4, 2026, at her home in Pleasanton, California that she and her husband, Bob built in 1956. She was in her 100th year and was the oldest living graduate of Amador High School and at the time of her death, she was the oldest living Pleasanton born resident. Mavis was born to Charles and Lillie Schneider Fiorio. Lillies’ father, Jacob S...