Gayle Dee Lund (Cairo) passed away suddenly on January 28, 2024 at the age of 85 at her home in Ripon California. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother (GiGi), godmother, aunt, sister, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Gayle was born on September 25, 1938 to Julius “Reno” and Dorothy “Alice” Cairo (Rison) in Richmond, California where she liv...

Heinz Gewing passed away at the age of 91 in Dublin, California on January 21, 2024. Born on October 10, 1932 in Leoben, Austria, he spent his childhood in Shanghai, China, one of the only countries in the world that would accept Jewish refugees. Heinz and his family lived in a small apartment above his father's store, in an area known as the Shanghai Ghetto. It was not an easy life, but hard work...

Stanley ("Stan the Man") Klescewski, age 93, of San Ramon, California, died peacefully at home of old age on January, 17, 2024. Stan was born in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 18, 1930 to Stan and Helen Klescewski, both of whose families immigrated from Poland. Stan grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin during the Great Depression with seven other siblings. Before finishing high schoo...

Stephen Jon Oase (Steve), passed away on January 16, 2024 after a long illness, with family by his side. Born on August 11, 1943 in Oakland, CA, to Vernon and Verna Mae Oase. He was the oldest of 5 children. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Lucy, with whom he was married for over 42 years. She was his primary caregiver in his declining weeks and months. Her devotion and love was a gift...

Stephen Jon Oase (Steve), passed away on January 16, 2024 after a long illness, with family by his side. Born on August 11, 1943 in Oakland, CA, to Vernon and Verna Mae Oase. He was the oldest of 5 children. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Lucy, with whom he was married for over 42 years. She was his primary caregiver in his declining weeks and months. Her devotion and love was a gift...

Donna Bartley Reed, born June 20,1926 in Waterloo, Iowa passed peacefully at home on January 15th at the age of 97. She was the daughter of John and Ella Bartley. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business Administration where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Her first job after college was selling children’s clothes at Neiman Marcus in Dallas/...

Francis Xavier Fitzgerald was born in Rockaway Beach, NY on August 26,1940 to parents George Fitzgerald and Ellen Conlin Fitzgerald. Francis had two older brothers, George Jr, and Edward, and a younger brother Paul. All three brothers and his parents have preceded him in death. The family lived in the same house for nearly 70 years, seeing Francis commute into Manhattan every day to attend Xavie...

Phyllis Weidler Gilbert, 84, of Pleasanton CA, died while in the hospital of an aortic aneurysm. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1940 to Jay Benoir and Emma Dorothy Weidler. She grew up with a great desire to learn and during high school, her passion for math and science emerged. Phyllis began her college years at McGill University before attending the University of Pennsylvania and...

Watercolorist, world traveler and prolific gardener. Jaydene Koberle died peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 5th. She is now re-united with her beloved husband Herman, of 41 years. Jaydene and her husband were active members of the Lynnewood United Methodist Church in Pleasanton. She loved her community that included the weekly farmer's market and senior center lunches and activiti...

Robert Leroy Dutton died peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 3, 2024, at the age of 81. Known affectionately as Bob, he embodies honor, devotion, and loyalty and leaves an everlasting impact as an amazing husband, father, friend, and role model. On July 3, 1942, Bob was born in Oakland, California, a special place that would forever hold significance in his heart and life. Bob's desire...

Chris Miller III was born in 1937 in the state of Connecticut and raised in a small town called New Canaan. He attended New Canaan's public schools and graduated from New Canaan High School. For his "senior prediction" Chris' classmates said that "Chris was most likely to star in a revival of Bob Hope's Casanova's Big Night". After graduating High School, he moved to Philadelphia, PA to attend the...

Elizabeth (Liz) French Livingston Rose brightened any room she walked into with her warm smile and vivacious personality. She died in Sacramento Dec. 29, 2023, after a long battle to recover from a stroke. She was 94. She was an active member of GraceWay Church for decades, seen most Sundays sitting with her good friend, Helen Gaeckle, in the second row. Born in New York City, Liz and her brother...

James Anthony Dickinson-known to those who held him dear as Jim-embarked from this earth on December 29, 2023. Born in California on September 18, 1946, Jim's life was a canvas of adventure, warmth, and kindness. As a father, brother, and son, his spirit resonated in the hearts of all who knew him. In his 77 years, Jim enjoyed his world and explored many hobbies, from the serene glide of a hang...

Virginia Elizabeth Creely (Ginger) A resident of Pleasanton since 1979. Sept. 11, 1950 – December 27, 2023 For her entire life, Virginia was always known as Ginger. She passed away on December 27, 2023 after battling cancer, melanoma, and finally falling to a stroke. Ginger was a warm, good–hearted woman with a great sense of humor and love of life. She made friends easily; always ready to ...