Lorraine Hereld passed away in her sleep on Thursday after three years in care following a stroke. Married to the late Gerald P. Hereld (2016), she was the daughter of the late John C. and Bertha (Twite) MacLennan. Lorraine was born in New York City and grew up in Mattapoisett, MA.
From the start she excelled in mathematics and art, both of which she cultivated throughout her lifetime. While in...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Beverly Jane Jotten (née Minden), age 85, of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer.
Beverly was born on April 3, 1940, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Virgil and Jessie Minden. She graduated from Newell High School in Iowa and later attended business school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										Razia Sultana Kazi
						Dec. 25, 1929 - Oct. 19, 2025
						Pleasanton, California													
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							teacher/educator							
												 
					Razia Sultana Kazi, named after the legendary Indian Queen, peacefully passed away on 10/19/25, age 95, with family at her side. A Pleasanton resident since 1998, she is survived by Pleasanton residents: daughter Dr. Tasneem Bader, son-in-law Dr. Iqbal Omarali, and granddaughters Ayesha & Zoya Omarali and of Arizona, son Dr. Shaji Kazi and granddaughter Nadia Kazi. She is preceded in death by her ...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										Robert J. Kragen
						Aug. 9, 1939 - June 2, 2025
						Lincoln, California													
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							business, sports							
												 
					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...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Don Marlow Kvale peacefully passed away at the age of 91 under the care of hospice with his family by his side. Born in Minnesota to Edward and Theline, Don lived a life filled with many blessings. A proud veteran, Don honorably served in the U.S. Air Force Intelligence, before pursuing his business degree at UC Berkeley. He then embarked on a distinguished 30+ year career with Shell Oil Company. ...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Vincent LaRosa, 83, passed away peacefully at home with his family and pets by his side on July 31, 2025, in Tracy, California.
Born on September 14, 1941, in New York City, Vincent—affectionately known as Vince or Vinny—spent his early years in Manhattan. He attended Lincoln High School and later pursued higher education at Chabot College in San Leandro, where he earned an Associate of Art...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, Silvestre Liclican, who left us on September 5, 2025 at the age of 64.
Born on October 10, 1961 in The Philippines, Silvestre lived a life defined not by the challenges he faced, but by the love, generosity, and loyalty he gave so freely to those around him. Though he lived with a disability that brought daily struggles, he met each obst...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										Jon Lopez
						March 13, 1951 - Sept. 11, 2025
						Pleasanton, California											
 
					"There's no normal life, it's just life."
Jon Lopez, a Pleasanton resident of 41 years, passed away on September 11, 2025 at the age of 74 after a months long battle with cancer. 
Born in Van Nuys in 1951, Jon grew up in Southern California with his six brothers and one sister before moving to Pleasanton in 1984, where he worked for ValleyCrest Landscaping for more than three decades. 
A ...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Raymond J. Lopez, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray is survived by his devoted wife, Armida, whose love he held onto with every beat of his heart. Together they built a life filled with joy, mischief, and unwavering family bonds. He was the proud father of four children: Lessette, Crystal, Kristina, and Danny, as well as a cherished father-in-...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Shirley Ann Macchiano peacefully passed away on the morning of September 30th at the age of 83. Shirley was predeceased by her Father Gino Molinaro, Mother Mary Molinaro and brother Robert Molinaro. Shirley will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 62 years, Tony Macchiano - Children Michelle Macchiano, Anthony Macchiano and Scott Macchiano - Grandchildren Evan Eacret, Madison Eacre...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Ruthanne (Ruth) Miller, 87 of Springfield Missouri passed away in Mercy Hospital October 9, 2025 following a fall. Ruth was born July 7, 1938, in Canton, Ohio to Bill and Ruth Miller. In 1952, following her mother's remarriage, the family moved to Fontana, California. Ruth enjoyed school, reading, and music. She had a taste for adventure which led her to become a civilian secretary for the USAF ab...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Donna Marie Minardi, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 83 in Pleasanton, California.
A lifelong Californian born and raised in San Jose, Donna's life was defined by her warmth, resilience, and profound devotion to her family. She was known for her boundless kindness, infectious love of conversation, and unwav...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					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...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										Dr. Uvaldo Palomares
						Nov. 18, 1936 - Sept. 11, 2025
						Livermore, California													
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							veteran, teacher/educator, business							
												 
					Dr. Uvaldo Hill Palomares, 88, of Livermore, CA, was peacefully called by our Lord on September 11, 2025.
Dr. Palomares was born in Indio, CA, on November 18, 1936, to Hilario Palomares and Natalia Hill and lived a life of noteworthy accomplishments. The son of farm workers, he received a full-ride basketball scholarship from Chapman College in Orange, CA and graduated at the age of 23, all the...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Joseph F. Pennisi, Sr., DMD 
Joseph F. Pennisi, Sr., DMD, known to family and friends simply as Joe, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Joe graduated from American International College in Massachusetts, where he met the love of his life, Joann. They were married in 1964, and Joe went on to earn his dental...					
					
				 
				
								
									
										
					Carroll Sherman Potter passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 03,1932 in Lansing Michigan to parents Lyman and Madeline Potter. Carroll was preceded in death by his siblings: Jack, Gladys Mae, Sharlene, and infant grandson Christian. He is survived by his devoted youngest sister, Joyce.
 Carroll was gifted with an analytical mind; academic ...