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...

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,...

Eugene Foster, a man of unwavering strength, integrity, and devotion to his family, passed away, March 1st at the age of 92. Born in San Leandro, California, in 1933, Eugene lived a life defined by his service to his country and the love he shared with his family. In 1950, at the age of 17, Eugene answered the call of duty and joined the United States Army. He served with honor during the Korea...

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 ...

Gordon Grimm, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in San Ramon, California. Born on February 24, 1941, in San Francisco, California, Gordon’s life was marked by devotion to family, a strong work ethic, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew him. Gordon was the beloved son of Pearl and Chester Grimm and grew up as one of three children in San Francisco. From an early ag...

In Loving Memory of John Alexander Despotakis It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Alexander Despotakis on February 15, 2026. Born on September 9, 1936, in San Francisco, California, John lived a life defined by devotion, integrity, and unwavering love for his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Peggy, and his oldest son, Paul. He lea...

Michael Geib passed away peacefully at home at the age of 85, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born on October 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of seven, he moved to California, where he quickly became a true Californian through and through. Mike grew up in Menlo Park and proudly graduated from Menlo Atherton High School. Remaining deeply connected to the Bay ...

Susan Kohler Williams — beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, musician, educator, and friend — died peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by family and friends. Known to many as Susan, Suzie, or simply Sue, she lived a life defined by curiosity, music, service, and deep devotion to the people she loved. Susan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Peter Willi...

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...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Darren Scott Annear, age 53, on February 1, 2026. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and firefighter. Darren was born on April 5, 1972, to Nancy and Larry Annear. A native of Pleasanton, he attended Foothill High School, where he played both basketball and soccer. He then went on to graduate from the Fire S...

Alva Deborah “Debbie” Yamin passed away peacefully at her home in Pleasanton on the morning of Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born in Southern California to Jim and Earlene Taylor, Debbie was raised in a loving and close-knit family. She cherished her parents, grandparents, extended family, and lifelong friends. From an early age, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of family ...

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...

Forever in our Hearts: Joanne Joy Howard 1933-2026 Joanne Joy Howard was born in Ohio on 8/27/1933, daughter to John and Ann Becker. Married in 1954 to Richard (Dick) Howard, they have four children: Leanne Montoya (Eddie Montoya), Lauri James (Mike McKeon), Lynnea Washburn (Jeff Washburn) and Rick Howard (Jennifer Sadowsky). They were also blessed with 7 grandsons, 6 grandchildren and growi...

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...

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...

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 ...

Andrew Wallace “Wally” Brown, Jr. August 22, 1944 – January 20, 2026 Pleasanton, California Wally Brown passed away on January 20, 2026, due to complications from pneumonia that he never even realized he had. He was surrounded by the love of his kids and grandkids throughout the sudden and unexpected battle. One of a kind. A character. Larger than life. A Northern California insura...