Thelma “Elaine” Koopmann January 31, 1929 - November 9, 2025 We lost our beloved Elaine, a ninety-six-year-old, beautiful spirit. She had been a resident of Livermore, CA, for the past fifteen years. Elaine passed away in the comfort of her own home, under Hospice of the East Bay care. Her love, kindness, generosity, strength…and smile, will always be remembered. Elaine was born to E...

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...

With great sadness and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Steven Lee Lockhart, 78, recently of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on December 2, 2025. Born on July 6, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, Steve was a devoted husband to Janet and a loving father to son, Brian, and daughters, Karen, Jennifer and Wendy. Steve will always be remembered as a man who loved and cared for his family. From providi...

"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 ...

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...

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 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...

James Joseph Murphy passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, Nov 9, 2025. He touched many lives with his kind soul, generous spirit, and love for one and all. Jim (as he was dearly called) was born in Oakland, CA to Irish parents, Joseph and Dorothea Murphy. He graduated from St Bernard’s Elementary School, Bishop O’Dowd High School and earned a degree in History from the...

Dr. Uvaldo Hill Palomares, 88, of Livermore, CA, was peacefully called by our Lord on September 11, 2025. Dr. Palomares was born in Indio, CA, on November 18, 1936, to Hilario Palomares and Natalia Hill and lived a life of noteworthy accomplishments. The son of farm workers, he received a full-ride basketball scholarship from Chapman College in Orange, CA and graduated at the age of 23, all the...

John Joseph “Jack” Parker, age 87, born July 13, 1938, to John and Pauline Parker, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to his high school sweetheart, Keville Parker, and the devoted father of David Parker (spouse Shelley Parker). Jack was preceded in death by his son Stephen Parker and by Steve’s spouse, Debra Parker, as well as by his siblings ...

Joseph F. Pennisi, Sr., DMD Joseph F. Pennisi, Sr., DMD, known to family and friends simply as Joe, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Joe graduated from American International College in Massachusetts, where he met the love of his life, Joann. They were married in 1964, and Joe went on to earn his dental...

George W. Phillips III died peacefully and unexpectedly in his Castro Valley home on November 18, 2025. He was 75. George and Read are owners of the Beets Hospitality Group, which was founded by Read in 1986, and of which their son, George, is now CEO. The business operates Casa Real and The Palm Event Center on Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. George worked with developer Mike Callahan to build t...

Carroll Sherman Potter passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 03,1932 in Lansing Michigan to parents Lyman and Madeline Potter. Carroll was preceded in death by his siblings: Jack, Gladys Mae, Sharlene, and infant grandson Christian. He is survived by his devoted youngest sister, Joyce. Carroll was gifted with an analytical mind; academic ...