Larry Lindsey, 85, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, after enjoying the 49ers' win over the Bears. Born on December 5, 1939, Larry lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people along the way. As the loving patriarch of his family as well as the chief planner, master logistician, and trusted advisor (sometimes unsolicited ;), Larry will be dea...

Clifford Lee Luengo, born on December 23, 1944, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 shortly after his 80th birthday. He courageously battled cancer for over a decade and spent his final days on his own terms. He was lovingly surrounded by his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Clifford grew up in San Leandro, CA with his parents, Angelo and Rose, and two brothers, Norm...

The world has lost another good man. Sterling Edward McLane, a 43-year resident of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at age 81, after a long and valiant fight against colon cancer and short hospital stay. His wife of 59 years and other family members were with him in his final days. To the end, Sterling retained his good nature, sense of humor, pragmatism, and stoicism. Sterling was...

John (Jack) Miller, age 79, was called to heaven on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John and Pauline (Cashman) Miller. As a Bay Area native he and his wife moved to Pleasanton where he resided for 52 years. Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patty Miller, his children, Amy (Dave) Statham, Matthew (Lisa) Miller, his grandchildren Austin...

James F. Minardi, born September 22, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 84. Jim moved to California in 1958 and attended Willow Glen High School, where he met the love of his life, Donna Gagliardi. They were married for 64 years. He is survived by his wife, Donna Minardi; his brother, Tony Minardi; his daughters, Kimberly Minardi-Brady and Debbie Min...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norene Mirande, beloved wife of George Mirande and devoted mother to Simonette and Anthony Mirande and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Norene was a remarkable woman, known for her unwavering faith, her generosity, and her lifelong commitment to serving others. A gifted architect, Norene designed homes and a commercial building that...

Ronald C Morrow, son of Virgil and Hazel Morrow, was born in Rockport, Illinois on September 28, 1938. He was raised on a farm, the youngest of six children. Ron began his working career in St. Louis Missouri at McDonnell Aircraft as a technician. At the age of 20, wanting more than farm life, he and his oldest brother rode motorcycles to the West Coast. Once he discovered California, he made it h...

Luisa Orozco passed peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was born in Pearsall, TX to Luis and Theresa Campa and moved with her family when she was 8 yrs old to Union City, CA. She met her husband Raul in the 4th grade at Decoto School in Union City and got engaged at her Senior Ball at Washington High School in Fremont. Her close friends to this day were from her grammar school and high schoo...

Ellen P. Pallen (née Poblete) passed away on March 8, 2025, in Pleasanton, California. She was born on May 1, 1944, and throughout her life, she remained steadfast in her Christian faith, finding guidance and strength in Jesus. Ellen was a devoted mother to her daughter, Anna Marie, and her son, Robert James. She cherished her role as a grandmother to Christian, Mathew, Alexis (Lexy), RJ, and ...

With heavy hearts, the Radecke family mourns the loss of John William Radecke. John was born on May 10, 1963, in Alameda, CA and passed away on February 5, 2025 in Calistoga, CA. He was 61 years old. John was born to Brian and Gladys Radecke. He graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in 1981. John worked at UPS, Airborne Express, and as a Broker. He was a passionate and talented music...

Julia Helen Roth died peacefully of natural causes at her residence on December 28, 2024, at the age of 88. Julia was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She left briefly to attend college in Nebraska, and upon her return to San Diego, met Bernhard Gustav Roth through their shared Lutheran church. They married in 1958, and after the birth of their three daughters, moved east to Connecticut for tw...

William “Bill” Ruge, a former member of the Pleasanton community for 35 years, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Bill was born on March 2, 1952, in New York, New York. He was a 1974 graduate of Manhattan College, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. He later continued his education at Santa Clara University, obtaining a MBA. Throughout his succe...

Forrest Sass, known for his deep devotion to family, faith, and his community, passed away in Pleasanton, California, on January 1, 2025. He was treasured by family and friends alike, and left behind a legacy of love, thoughtful guidance, and integrity. Born and raised in Alameda, California, Forrest carried the values of his upbringing with him throughout his life. A proud graduate of Cal Poly...

Howard died a few weeks shy of his 70th birthday, with his family by his side, from complications arising from the 4th heart surgery of his life. He had still been working actively in multiple fields of physics at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, from atomic physics to hydrodynamics and radiative properties. Howard was born to Harold and Naomi Scott, and raised in Cleveland, OH, one of 4...

From his sister, Aileen Morse: It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Charles A. Sedlak. Charles was a friend to many, and the deep friendships he developed through the years stayed with him till the very end of his life. He lived to play the guitar and promote the art to others who wished to study. He loved to laugh, share a drink, tell stories, and his jokes. Char...

Carrie Lea Neergaard Shaeffer of Pleasanton, CA went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, D. Lynn Shaeffer; by her sons Derek and Ian Shaeffer; by her four grandchildren: Isaac (24), Aidan (20), Kaitlyn (16) and Caleb (12); and by her sister Rowena Neergaard McMillin. Carrie was born in Caryville, TN, on November 16, 1940, to Richard and Iona N...