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...

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...

Patrick James Carroll Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, Marine and community servant, passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 79. Patrick was a devout Catholic and member of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Dublin. He often served in the Church as an usher. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, his family moved to California when he was a teen. He resided in Contra Costa County and A...

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...

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...

Heidi Ann Johnson, a longtime resident of Pleasanton, CA, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. She left a legacy of kindness, love and light. She was born in White Plains, NY, to Shirley and Richard Donohue, and moved to California shortly after. Heidi moved through the world with a gently spirit and an open heart. To know Heidi was to know a woman whose priorities were the people she ...

Heidi Ann Johnson, a longtime resident of Pleasanton, CA, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. She left a legacy of kindness, love and light. She was born in White Plains, NY, to Shirley and Richard Donohue, and moved to California shortly after. Heidi moved through the world with a gently spirit and an open heart. To know Heidi was to know a woman whose priorities were the people she held ...

Donald Wayne Jones passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1931, in Marshfield, Oregon, and later moved to Oakland, California, where he graduated from Castlemont High School. He was the son of Donald Jones, an Oakland police officer, and Bertha Jones, a homemaker, and carried their strong work ethic throughout his life. Shortly after graduating high school, he enlis...

Gyan Singh Sidhu Brard, MD, 61, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on April 9th, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. His departure came far too soon for the many people whose lives he touched. Gyan was born on July 14th, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Livermore, CA. A gifted student with a curious mind, he studied physics at UC Santa Barbara...

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,...

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...

Lorie Rohloff Hawk passed away Mar. 30, 2026 after a brief illness. She touched many people with her kindness and generosity. Lorie was born in Minnesota. The family moved to Arizona and she graduated from Prescott High School. She attended Brooks College of Fashion Design and later earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Phoenix. Her career in retail necessitated a move to southern Cal...

Marcia Jane Brandt, 87, of Pleasanton, California, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on March 18, 1939, in Creighton, Pennsylvania, she lived a full, spirited life marked by adventure, faith, sharp wit, and an unapologetic love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. She grew up in Creighton, PA, graduated from Seton Hill College, and later earned a Master’s degree at the University of Hawaii. Marcia ...

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...

Michael “Mike” Robert Getty of Roseville, Ca and former resident of Pleasanton passed away on March 17, 2026. Mike was born in Orange Ca. to Robert “Bob” and Barbara Getty. He was raised in Pleasanton and graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1981. He was also involved for many years in the Pleasanton National Little League with his father, Bob. Mike had a long career in the f...

Patricia Ann Hill or “Pat” to her friends and family, peacefully passed away Monday, Mar 9, 2026 after a year long battle with ovarian cancer. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy in Pleasanton, having been the hairdresser to so many for over 50 years. Born in Hayward, she grew up in Fremont, attending high school at both Washington and Mission San Jose. After graduating she enrolled in B...

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...