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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Shirley Marceille McLaughlin was born on March 30, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 in Alamo, California where she was a resident of the Welcome Home Seniors homecare facility. Shirley grew up in Northampton, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. After teaching for three yea...

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,...

Brad was born in San Jose, CA to John “Jay” and Elaine O’Connor; the last of 4 boys. He played childhood sports and spent many summer days at Castlewood golfing and swimming. He always excelled at school, later graduating from Santa Clara University in 1977. He became a tax partner in 1985 at Hart, Byars, Eng, Kambe and O’Connor. That firm changed its name a few times, but he remained t...

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...

Lynell Marie (Means) Pratt passed away May 17, 2026 at the age of 77. Lynell was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Robert (Bob) Pratt, children Alisa M Lahrs (Eric), Dan (Katie LaBoy) and Brian Pratt. Grandchildren Dylan (Audrey), Emily and Ryder Lahrs, Liv and Cruz LaBoy. Sister Connie DeBernardi and nephew Jeff (Tina) DeBernardi. Lynell wa...

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 ...

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...

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...

John A Stoker passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, after battling an illness. He was born in West Newton England on the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. Upon high school graduation he went to Neumarket, England to train as an apprentice jockey and to learn about the welfare of racehorses. He was part of the Queen’s racing stable and under the direction of the Queen’s trainer. John immigrated t...