Long-time Pleasanton resident Rosalyn Gamble, a woman dedicated to volunteering in her community and a committed Christian, went home to be with the Lord and in the arms of her husband on Apr. 10, 2025. She was 86. Roz was known for her giving nature and concern for family, friends and strangers alike. She was a member of GraceWay Church (formerly Pleasanton Presbyterian) for more than 50 years a...

Robert (Bob) Gardner, 81, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Fairfield, CA. He was born in Louisville, KY to Irma and Clifton Gardner, both deceased. He had an older brother, Roy, who is also deceased. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Gardner; his three children, Robyn (Gardner) Frendberg, Gregory Gardner, and Todd Gardner; and his three grandchildren, Joshua Frendberg, Cole Gardner, ...

John James Garry, aged 82, passed away on Valentine's Day, 2025. Born on October 10, 1942, in San Francisco, CA, John lived a life full of happiness and kindness. Growing up as an only child in Burlingame, CA, John overcame a life-threatening heart condition and continued to thrive with the support of his family. John was blessed with two marriages. After the sudden death of his first wife, he ...

Mary Grubbs, age 81, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 7, 2025. Born on June 25, 1943, Mary grew up in San Francisco and later moved to Pleasanton with her beloved husband of 58 years, David Grubbs. Mary was a devout Catholic and a dedicated member of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, where she worshiped faithfully and fostered lasting friendships. Her faith guided her daily ...

Hall of Fame Drag racer Rich Guasco of Pleasanton, California passed away peacefully with his family by his side Monday April 14th. He was 88. Few racers brought more national attention to Northern California than Guasco. In a rodding and racing career that spanned seven decades, Guasco found his passion for fast cars as a post war teenager growing up in the family salvage yard in Tri-Valley re...

Dorothy was born and raised in Livermore. She worked for the Livermore School District for 25 years before retiring. She was the best wife, Mom, grandma and great grandma. She leaves behind her 3 sons Charles, Daniel, and Andrew. 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren....

Judge D. Ronald Hyde passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Pleasanton, CA, after a brief illness at the age of 81. He was born June 3, 1943 “a very good day”. Ron embodied a lifelong dedication to justice and community service. After graduating from St. Mary's College, he attended Golden Gate University School of Law. He pursued his passion for law and confirmed his commitment t...

Eleanor “Ellie” Ruth Jacobson — cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend — passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 90. Her beloved husband of 69 years, Roy Jacobson, and her adoring cat, Baby, were by her side. Eleanor was born on September 11, 1934, at Boston Lying-Inn Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to Mattias Algot Sundberg and Ruth (Nystr...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved Sue Ann Janas—a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, treasured aunt, and adoring grandmother—who peacefully departed this life on April 13, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Sue was a gentle soul with a fierce devotion to her family, her friends, and the natural world. Whether hiking through the wo...

Mulki Mukund Kamath, a natural storyteller with a joke for every occasion, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 in San Ramon, CA. He was 83 years old. Mukund was born to Ramanath Kamath and Uma Bai in the town of Mulki, Karnataka, India, the third of six children. After high school, Mukund attended St. Aloysius College, Mangalore and UVCE, Bangalore, where he studied electrical engineering...

Richard Wendall "Dick" Karn, a distinguished civil engineer and devoted family man, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Fairfield, California, at the age of 97. Born on July 19, 1927, in Oakland, California, Dick grew up in the Bay Area and attended public schools in Oakland. A dedicated student, he graduated with honors in 1945 before pursuing higher education at the University of California, Ber...

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...

Norma Lemoine passed away peacefully at 1:40AM Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with her husband Chuck, son Sean, and daughter in law Katie by her side. Norma was 77 years of age. She was born in a small village outside of Kiel, Germany in 1948. Norma and her family immigrated to Canada at the age of three. Her father was a gold miner and settled in the Bralorne Mine Community, 250 miles northeas...

Clifford Lee Luengo, born on December 23, 1944, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 shortly after his 80th birthday. He courageously battled cancer for over a decade and spent his final days on his own terms. He was lovingly surrounded by his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Clifford grew up in San Leandro, CA with his parents, Angelo and Rose, and two brothers, Norm...

Stephen "Steve" Duncan Marvel, born on January 17, 1961, in Wilmington, DE, embarked on a life rich with music, enduring friendships, and a long marriage to his wife. Though known to most as Steve, his mother and sister lovingly called him Stephen. His musical journey began early, encouraged by a saxophone-playing stepfather, leading him to sing in a band by age 12 and explore various genres, prim...

Martha Joan Maslana passed away Monday April 28 after a short and churlish scuffle with cancer. Blessed with the Irish gift of the gab, she told a great story and always got a laugh. Marty (“Mart” to her inner circle) was born in Syracuse, New York, the eldest of four daughters, to Mildred and Joseph Mathews. She spent her childhood having her hair braided so tight she lost all feeling i...

The world has lost another good man. Sterling Edward McLane, a 43-year resident of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at age 81, after a long and valiant fight against colon cancer and short hospital stay. His wife of 59 years and other family members were with him in his final days. To the end, Sterling retained his good nature, sense of humor, pragmatism, and stoicism. Sterling was...

Theresa Kathleen Nogueira (Sterbenk) June 3, 1953 – May 21, 2025 Theresa Kathleen Nogueira, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Sunriver, Oregon. She was 71 years old. Her passing is a heartbreaking loss to everyone who knew and loved her. Born on June 3, 1953, in Oakland, California, Theresa was raise...

Luisa Orozco passed peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was born in Pearsall, TX to Luis and Theresa Campa and moved with her family when she was 8 yrs old to Union City, CA. She met her husband Raul in the 4th grade at Decoto School in Union City and got engaged at her Senior Ball at Washington High School in Fremont. Her close friends to this day were from her grammar school and high schoo...