Lasting Memories

Mildred Lelia Hjerpe
Dec. 24, 1933-Oct. 25, 2026
Pleasanton, California

Mildred Lelia Hjerpe, 92, of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026. A celebration of life evening vigil will take place at Graham Hitch Funeral Home on November 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. with mass and funeral services at St. Augustine Church on November 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. in Pleasanton, California. Born in San Francisco, California, on December 24, 1933, Millie attended the Immaculate Conception Academy and graduated San Francisco City College. She spent over 40 years as a respected and sought after educator, working with children her entire career. Millie was very active with the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister to home-bound parishioners. She cherished her time with family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. Her legacy is rich with contributions to family, friends, and the community she lived in. Millie is preceded in death by her husband, Edward and son, Kenneth. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Gerry), Michael (Loralyn), Therese Bush and Mark (Amy), and her six grandchildren, Ashley, Kristen, Haley, Nicholas, Annabelle, Samuel and four great grandchildren, Alexcia, Bryce, Addison and Kaelyn. Millie had a fondness for long road trips with her beloved husband, Ed, setting out for weeks at a time to tour the country while visiting family and friends. She also had a strong affection for baseball, starting with Little League where she was an avid supporter of her sons' and grandson's teams, to her fandom of the Oakland A's. Mille will be remembered for her kind nature, generosity and love for her family. Her willingness to speak her mind and lend her wisdom were gifts to everyone who knew her.