Randy Isaacs, known affectionately as “Big Red,” died of a heart attack doing what he loved, hiking out in nature. He was 59 years old. Randy was raised in Pleasanton, California, where he was a multi-sport student-athlete at Foothill High School, where he would later spend his career teaching, coaching, and mentoring students and players. Randy attended Columbia Community College in Sonor...

Robby Perkins Sr. (Robert A. Perkins III), 61 passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024. Born on March 24th, 1963, Robby lived an exciting and full life and enriched so many people’s lives. He was well loved by those who knew him. Robby was a well-known businessman managing high technology and bio technology companies. He was fluent in German, Spanish, and English, and grew up in Chicago and ...

Dolores Roma Machado, born on May 1, 1930, in California, passed away on April 2, 2024, at the age of 93 in Pleasanton, California. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dolores was a devoted wife to Gilbert Machado for 70 years and was cherished by all who knew her. She had a passion for gardening and flowers, finding joy and solace in cultivating beautiful blooms...

William "Bill" Loesche, of Pleasanton, CA passed away at home surrounded by his family March 26. Formerly of Daytona Beach, FL and Honolulu, HI. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Patricia; three children, Brenda, Joseph, and David; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Kathleen. Bill joined the Navy in Feb 1954. He & Pat were married in the territory of Ha...

John Robert Nix, 79, of Pleasanton, CA passed away peacefully on his birthday, March 17th, 2024, while surrounded by family.  Some would say dying on his birthday (St. Patrick’s Day) gave voice to his Irish luck and signified the achievement of his purpose here on earth. John is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joanne, his children, Tyler and Connor (Sarah), and his siblings, Vicki and Grov...

On Wednesday March 13, we lost a bright light. Gay Fremier-Grimm was a strong woman with many interests and talents. She practiced Christian Science her whole life and was a staple in First Church Christ Scientist, Danville. In her over 20 year career as a Human Resource Director, she helped and was an inspiration to many. Gay was an artist- scrapbooking, photography, drawing and painting. She was...

Don passed away peacefully during his sleep on March 11, 2024 in his Pleasanton home. Just the way he wanted to go! He was born in Evanston, Illinois. Growing up in Kenilworth and Chicago, he also enjoyed a family summer home in Spread Eagle, Wisconsin. Don enlisted in the Navy in July 1944. During WWII he was stateside as a Flight Line Plane Captain. In 1948 he married his wife, Jean Pa...

A longtime resident of Pleasanton, California, Willard Edward Johnson died on March 6, 2024, at 85 years of age. Born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, on December 5, 1938, he was the first child of H. Willard and Dorothea Johnson. Their family of six moved frequently. At one home near Oklahoma City’s Tinker Air Force Base, he watched World War II aircraft pass overhead daily. Young Will became enamor...

Rose Holmes, age 90, passed away at home on March 5, 2024. She was born Rosanne Celine Morrissey on November 20, 1933, in Dublin, Ireland, one of five children born to Patrick and Katherine Morrissey. Rose met the love of her life Maurice Holmes in Ireland. They married in 1956 and immigrated to Boston, MA later that year before making their way to California in 1962. They adopted three childre...

Bob Grimes, 80, of Pleasanton, CA, passed away on February 27, 2024. Bob was born in Oakland, CA, on December 30, 1943 and grew up in Oakland. He attended Fremont Senior High School. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bob opened B & G Automotive Service in Pleasanton, CA on Division Street in 1970 and later relocated the business to Old Santa Rita Road in the early 1980...

George Clifford Swanson, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Sandpoint, Idaho, with his daughter Julie at his side. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Fruitland Community Church, 6252 Fruitland Rd. Salem, Oregon with Pastor Ken Baker officiating. Burial will follow at the Lee Mission Cemetery, 2104 D Street, Salem, Oregon. A Celebration ...

Jacklynn "Jacki" Del Duco, nee Fiorio, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Pleasanton, California, at the age of 73. She was born on November 16, 1950, in Pleasanton, California. Jacki was known for her funny, kind, and generous nature. She had a passion for baking, cooking, painting, and crafting; hobbies that brought her joy and creativity throughout her life. She enjoyed spending time with ...

John TenBrook Rambo, beloved father and grandfather, physicist, containment scientist and longtime Livermore resident, died at home early on February 8th, 2024 at the age of 87, surrounded by his family. Born in Port Angeles, Washington on September 26, 1936 to William Huber Rambo and Nell Anne Rambo (nee TenBrook), John was the beloved sibling of his older sister Joan. They had a close relatio...

Steven Todd Chapman of Pleasanton, CA passed away on February 6, 2024 at the age of 59. Steve was born in Corpus Christi, TX to William "Ronald" and Isabel Chapman (née Gamble) where his father was stationed at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi TX. Steven’s family moved to several military duty stations before settling in Pleasanton, CA in 1971. Steve graduated from Amador Valley High School ...

Diana Lee Morgan Mason, a woman whose vibrant spirit touched each of us in unique and profound ways. Diana lived a life filled with passion, love, and an unwavering commitment to those she held dear. Diana’s life was not merely a sequence of moments; it was a pilgrimage guided by faith, love, and a profound connection with the divine. Diana was born on October 7, 1941, in San Pedro, CA, and ...

Philip S. Cooper passed away on January 30, 2024, at age 95. He went peacefully, in the company of his children, and with no regrets. He often said that his life had been better than he ever dreamed it could be, but his family and friends miss him terribly. Philip lived in Pleasanton for nearly 60 years and is survived by his children Ian Cooper of Orinda (Sari) and Monika Cooper of Walnut Cree...