Skyline High School Class of 1964

Steven Ackley

Birth Date: 1947-12-02

Deceased Date: 1973-08-20

Obituary:
Died at the age of 25 in El Paso, Texas

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Robert Henry Alton

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Tom Armer

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Kenneth Paul Ashburner

Birth Date: 1946-06-03

Roy Manson - June 7th, 2021

Ken and I became best friends in fifth grade. He made me laught almost everyday of our lives. Ken had an enormous amount of friends and kept the party going wherever he was.
Ken and his wife Patty were together for over 50 years and have two wondwerfull children, Ben & Dayna. They loved Ken unconditionallyand he adored them as well.
Ken and I joined Trojans Fraternity in high school and a club of crazy senior called Bates. In college we joined Alpha Falfa Fraternity and have maintained a life long friendship wiith all of our brothers and their families.
Ken attended Fresno State University and joined Sigma Chi Fraternity. I joined Ken at FSU after serving in Viet Nam. I got a job in Yosemite where Ken & Patty joined me and we opened up a bar called Yosemite Sams. Ken and Patty left Yosemite to open up a restaurant in Park City, Utah. About 30 years ago, Ken, Patty, Ben & Dayna packed up and spent the next 30+ years in Incline Villiage surrounded by friends and family .
Ken was a one in a million, bigger than life personallity and I was so lucky to have him as my best friend for the last 65 years.
I love you brother, RB

Carol Lee Ballantyne

Birth Date: 1947-06-17

Deceased Date: 2003-02-01

Obituary:
CAROL BALLANTYNE At her home in Oakland on February 1, 2003. Loving daughter of the late Eugene and Katherine Ballantyne. Devoted friend of Donna Csuti, Lorraine Withaker, Nancy Sieber, Jeffrey Sieber and many others. Carol enjoyed traveling, gardening and music. A native of Oakland, aged 55 years. Friends are invited to attend a Mass in Carol's honor on Saturday, March 8, at 11:00 A.M at St. Theresa Church, 30 Mandalay Rd., Oakland Contributions to the Oakland S.P.C.A., 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland, CA 94621. ALBERT BROWN MORTUARY (510) 652-1873

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James Barranti

Birth Date: 1946-05-10

Deceased Date: 2004-08-16

Obituary:
JAMES R. BARRANTI A resident of San Ramon, passed August 16, 2004, at his home. Loving father of Michael Barranti of Modesto, Laurie Barranti-Teague (Matt) of Chico, and Jill Barranti of Chico. Loving son of Louise Barranti of San Leandro. Dear brother of Richard Barranti (Mary Frances) of Castro Valley, Steven Barranti (Kirsten) of Livermore and Gary Barranti of San Leandro. Devoted grandfather of Griffin B. Teague and Alyssa B. Teague and uncle of Kevin and Christopher Barranti. Jim loved playing with his grandkids. He worked 35 years in the banking industry. A native of Oakland, Calif. Age, 58 years. Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend his vigil service on Thursday at 7 p.m., Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 160 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Funeral, Friday, August 20, 2004, at St. Leander Church, 550 W. Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY (510) 483-0123.

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Frank Barrows

Birth Date: 1946-09-20

Deceased Date: 2020-03-21

Obituary:
Frank passed away peacefully early Saturday morning March 21, 2020. Frank was born in Honolulu, HI. After graduating Cal Poly, Frank spent much of his time on the ocean, sailing around the world. He then gave 20 years of his life, joyfully directing the MPC Auto Tech Department, where he shared his love of the ocean through working as an Advisor and Instructor for Marine Advanced Technology Education, focusing on advanced submersibles and auto technology. Frank volunteered at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for more than 10 years giving his time and sharing his love of ocean exploration. His life was devoted to teaching auto mechanics and ocean conservation. He was a man who was fiercely loyal as a friend, always full of optimism and always saw the good in people. After retiring from MPC, Frank moved to Hawai’i, where he spent his final years with friends, family, his loyal dog and cat. Frank is joining these loved ones in heaven who have gone before him, Mother, Margaret Claxton; and father, Frank Lloyd Barrows. Frank’s love and enjoyment of the ocean was only surpassed by his love and devo- tion to his family and pets, he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Serena Catrice David and husband Jordan David; three grandchildren; stepsister, Marsha Standish; stepbrother, Miles Standish and many dear friends. For more information about a celebration of life please email: Serena.cdavid@gmail.com

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Rodney Beaman

Birth Date: 1946-08-08

Deceased Date: 1996-04-13

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James Lewis Bearden

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Phil Bechtel

Birth Date: 1946-08-21

Deceased Date: 1974-05-31

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Kathy Goddard (Bergen)

Birth Date: 1946-06-06

Deceased Date: 2008-04-05

Obituary:

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Ron Blankenship

Deceased Date: 1988-05-06

Obituary:
Ronald Allen Blankenship died May 1988 in PITTSBURGH, CA. He married Sharon Kay Cox(Hendricks) on 06 Jun 1981 in PITTSBURGH, CA, daughter of Grover Floyd Cox and Margie Louise Goodson.

Notes for Ronald Allen Blankenship:
Ronald got lung cancer in 1987 and was very ill for about 15 months prior to his death in May of 1988.

More About Ronald Allen Blankenship and Sharon Kay Cox(Hendricks):
Marriage: 06 Jun 1981, PITTSBURGH, CA.

Marriage Notes for Ronald Allen Blankenship and Sharon Kay Cox(Hendricks):
RON PASSED AWAY ON MAY 6, 1988 FROM CANCER

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Dorothy Blum

Birth Date: 1946-11-20

Deceased Date: 1998-05-16

Gail Roulund/Gallagher - August 22nd, 2013

Dorothy was a Bright Light and a Great Friend.

Judi Smith (Braunstein)

Birth Date: 1946-11-30

Deceased Date: 2016-06-06

Obituary:

Judi was looking forward, cautiously. She was still enthusiastically making plans to travel and attend performances. She was continuing to decorate her Sonoma home because she liked being surrounded by good taste and quality. Most importantly, she was maintaining close relationships to family and friends when her colorful life was cut short on June 6, 2016, after a challenging illness. Judi, who was born in Oakland, CA, is survived by her beloved daughter Ryane Smith of Petaluma. To Judi, close friends were her extended family, especially longtime friend, Wendy Barbaria of Tiburon, who calls her "a force of nature," and Kevin Bonds, who she viewed as a son. He called her Moms. Judi, the daughter of William and Rita Braunstein, was a trail-blazing career woman before such paths were the norm. At 19, she started selling real estate in the Bay Area. In her rookie year, she was her agency's top seller. In the next five decades, she also became a successful developer, designer, decorator and mortgage broker, mostly in Marin County. She was also a single mother and proud of it. To those who knew her best from many walks of life professional circles, the 12-Step recovery program she was devoted to (FA), her cancer support group in San Francisco, fellow bridge and poker enthusiasts and neighbors (from Marin, San Francisco and Sonoma) the common descriptions of Judi include: larger than life, powerful figure, a great lady, beautiful spirit, a character, opinionated, optimistic, self-confident, kind-hearted, inspiring, charming and one of a kind. Wendy, who misses Judi terribly, is grateful that her closest friend "got to leave this world still being fabulous." Naturally, per Judi's wishes, there will not be a funeral. Instead, a celebration of her fabulous life is being planned for July. Date and venue to be announced soon. Contact Ryane Smith for details at local6sparklet@gmail.com Contributions in Judi Smith's honor should be sent to Food Addicts in Recovery, Western Area Intergroup (WAI), P.O. Box 475067, San Francisco, CA 94147. For info. about FA, www.foodaddicts.org.

Published in Marin Independent Journal on June 12, 2016

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Bari Brenner

Birth Date: 1947-02-04

Deceased Date: 2017-11-20

Obituary:
Issaquah, WA
Bari E. Brenner passed away in Seattle, WA, on November 20, 2017. She had a heart transplant one year earlier. Bari was born to Sam and Annette Brenner on February 4, 1947, in Seattle. The family then moved to Oakland, CA. In 1970, Bari graduated from Cal State University Hayward with a degree in Journalism. She moved to Castro Valley and became a reporter and editor for 11 years at the Daily Review, Hayward, and at The Argus, Fremont. At The Oakland Tribune she was a fashion editor, travel editor, and "Travel Tipster" columnist for 30+ years. In addition to traveling, Bari loved shopping--Nordstrom shoes, warm sweaters, and non-fiction books! Bari was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Annette Brenner of Oakland, CA. She is survived by her brother Daryl Brenner of Redmond, WA, her sister Marilyn Brenner Poleschuk (Ilya) of Issaquah, WA, and her sister Arlene Brenner, of San Jose, CA. She was the aunt of Michelle Kulp (Bryan) and Steven Poleschuk. Donations in Bari's memory may be sent to the University of Washington Medical Center in support of the Heart Transplant unit.

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Bob Brewer

Birth Date: 1946-12-10

Deceased Date: 2004-03-05

Obituary:

Robert Paul Brewer Dec. 10, 1946 - March 5, 2004. Robert Brewer passed away on March 5, 2004 after a brave battle against diabetes and kidney disease. He was 57. The son of Forest Paul and Mercedes Brewer, Robert was born in Oakland, CA. He attended Skyline H.S. where he ran the 440 in 40 seconds, establishing a new track record. He also excelled at baseball. After attending college, Robert became a skilled flooring and general contractor. He is survived by Lois Mowat, his companion of 19 years, brothers Norman Brewer and Dennis Brewer, sisters Loretta Whitney, Karen Brewer Julie Brewer and Kathy Larson. Robert will be remembered by all who knew him as a colorful, warm human being with a huge heart. Services will be held at 12pm Sunday, March 14 at Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel. Donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes or Kidney Foundations. Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel (925) 934-5400

wolfgang werner - December 1st, 2015

My memories are from track where we enjoyed running; I felt a kinship with him even though I was not lucky enough to maintain contact with him. I think of him often.

Collen Briles

Birth Date: 1946-07-30

Deceased Date: 2010-12-26

Obituary:
Colleen Sylvia Briles July 30, 1946 - Dec. 26, 2010 "Mommy" Beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend. Colleen passed quietly in Oakland, CA where she lived since the 1950's. Born in Alturas, CA to Lily and Ray Briles. Colleen graduated, with Honors, in 1964, from Skyline High. A major contributor to the year book, and school paper with articles and art work. She was also a member and leader of numerous school clubs. Despite an auto accident at age 19, leaving Colleen with permanent neurological damage, she graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Cal State University. She volunteered at Oaknoll Naval Hospital and the creative living center where she taught art. In her life she had many interests, an accomplished painter, sculptor/ceramist and poet. Colleen was a loving and dedicated mother to Rachel and Robert Briels-Booker. Beloved daughter of Lily Briles and sister of Sharon Briles. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Briles. Her great sense of humor, charming and witty personality will be greatly missed. Donations may be made to the Center for Elders Independence (CEI), 501 17th St., #400, Oakland, CA 94612-1504. For further memorial information: Chapel of the Chimes (510) 654-0123. www.lifemarkgroup.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries

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Raymond Charles Britton

Birth Date: 1947-02-18

Deceased Date: 1990-05-15

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Mark Kent Buechley

Deceased Date: 2016-04-21

Obituary:
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his home in Glide, Oregon, at the age of 69. As one of three sons of Robert and Georgia Buechley, he was born in Seattle and spent his childhood in several states due to his father’s academic career. He met his wife of 48 years, Jerri Lynn (Siegel), in Oakland, California, and eventually made his way to Southern Oregon in 1969. Mark and Jerri Lynn raised their family in Azalea, and later moved to find their home along Little River in Glide.

A born entrepreneur and mentor, Mark was a man who loved new experiences and adventures - whether in the world of business or recreation. He was a life-long encourager to any who came across his path, always sharing his Christian testimony and revelations while generously giving from his experiences, knowledge, and resources.

Some of his favorite activities included salmon fishing in Canada, riding horses and fly-fishing in Montana, and enjoying life along Little River at his home in Glide. He enjoyed exploring Costa Rica and collected friends wherever he traveled.

He is survived by his wife Jerri Lynn; his brother Eric Buechley and his sister-in-law Sandy Buechley; his three sons and their wives Dean, Seth and his wife Helen, and Owen and his wife Sarah; and his grandchildren Danni, Cannon, Wil, Aaron, Gabriella, Evan, and Jonathan.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at New Life Christian Center, located at 1723 NE Vine Street, Roseburg, OR.

Seth Buechley - August 18th, 2019

Eulogy for Mark Buechley 1946-2016
Uncategorized Apr 21, 2018

Today, April 21st, is the two year anniversary of my dad, Mark Buechley's, passing. He was a a great dad and an intentional mentor. For those that are interested in understanding who he was and the legacy he left, these are my notes from the eulogy I was privileged to deliver at his celebration of life. It was an adventurous life indeed!
With gratitude,
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My dad grew up roaming the hills of Oakland CA with his two brothers. They loved to play pick-up football in the park. They were active, scrappy, tall and lean.
They were taken care of, but largely left to their own without real emotional connection with their parents.
His father was brilliant, but he was also distant with a hard demeanor. Considering that his father had been abandoned at the age of 10 to lead his family, we can see how that might show up later.
My dad wanted a connection with his dad, so before he was 8 he learned contract bridge and they competed together in tournaments.
He told us that by early age, he knew he was on is his own in this world
Against his wishes, his parents moved to Santa Monica. He lived with his uncle his senior year to graduate from Skyline High in Oakland, CA’
In his parents’ eyes not going to college or being an academic was equivalent of not being successful. Each brother took a different route.
He was willing to go to college, but mostly he just wanted to GO.

SOCIAL UPHEAVAL

The 60’s it was a crazy time to be launched into adult life, especially in the SF Bay Area. We heard stories about the Filmore Auditorium, the Avalon ballroom and the really loud concerts he’d attend.
It was in this season of life my dad seemed to develop a personality trait that was cause-driven.
He worked as a longshoreman at the Port of Oakland (until he could not stand the corruption of the Union)
He threw himself into the hippie lifestyle, even to the point of telling the draft board exactly what they could do with his draft card. He wasn’t being dramatic, and he was willing to go to prison over his conviction. Right or wrong.
He served as a sergeant of arms at a black panther meeting with Hewey Newton.
His commitment to individual conscience was being formed
He was down for a good cause, and he was “All-In”.
He met my mom in the Bay Area and soon they were married on the verdant hills of Moraga, CA. The groom wore a flowing purple cloak and the bride…she wore a white eyelet dress.
He took a trip North, finding his way to Alaska, spending some time on a commercial fishing boat and visiting friends there.
However, is growing appetite for adventure would create its own set of complications. Something he had to manage his entire life, I’d say. He really wanted to experience ‘all this life had to offer’.
My parents and my older brother spent some time living above the water on Cannery Row, in Monterey CA. When I say above the water, I mean literally…if they were to drop their breakfast it would land in the Pacific. They later moved in with friends in Berkeley.
Right about then he made a decision of great import. He announced he was hitchhiking to Alaska by himself. My mom had a different understanding of what marriage was supposed to be. So, they headed different directions.
Sometime during this season, my dad’s journey brought him to beautiful Southern OR to visit his older brother, Eric, was who was living with his girlfriend in a remote mountain cabin.

COMMUNE
- It was there he met some loggers who spent their spare time seeking out hippies in the wood for the purpose of introducing them to the good news of Jesus Christ. Logger Evangelists !?!?

Something in that message resonated with my dad and he began to spend more time with these people at their property in Azalea.
One night during a time of corporate prayer He had a powerful vision where he saw himself coming home to God’s family. The Lord also told him in a prophetic word that my mom would be coming back to him and that he’d have confirmation of this the next day.
So immediately he decided he’d log into Facebook to see what she’d been posting about…Remember the setting. Late 60’s, southern OR, still staying at a remote cabin in the woods.
But the next morning someone came rolling into camp with a message for him, delivered through the local grapevine and the one phone in that area. My mom was on her way back to him.
This is another trait of my dad’s life. He was never far from the miraculous. I think He really enjoyed pushing into things to the point that only God could deliver the victory.
This experience and the return of my mom led him to bring her to what eventually became a Christian commune. A place where everybody shared their possessions for the good of all.
It was he place where they raised their family over the course of 20 years.
The commune valued hard work. He worked in the construction business and eventually started a tree trimming business, first serving residential customers, but eventually focusing on serving power companies and clearing vast sections of power line right-of-way.
It was at the commune that he began to get a sense for who he was as a man and also as an entrepreneur.
Eventually he outgrew that pond, or perhaps he sensed that we would outgrow the pond. In either case we left for a new start. With just a handful of possessions and a van, he started over at 40 years old.

BUSINESS PHASE

He borrowed money from his brother Eric for a house down payment.
By house, I mean a mobile home. To be sure, it was an upgrade compared to where we lived at the commune.

- Local banks wouldn’t lend to since he had no assets. A customer and friend connected him to Chetco for a $40k loan to buy the very business he had built at the commune.

He took a break from “Churchy” stuff for a few years. Something he was prone to do from time to time usually after someone disappointed him. Because he lived all-in…sometimes his disappointments were hard to process. These were the tides of his Faith journey. But those, tides always brought him back to Jesus and the simplicity of the gospel.
He decided to venture into construction rather than trees. Mostly out of deference to his sons, I believe. Cutting trees is really tough.
Shortly after that decision, he got a fortuitous call. Would he like to build a cellular site? Sure! What is it?
Over the next decade he built business from a pick-up truck up to the point where he had offices and crews all over the western states.
The projects were intensely scheduled and could range from a SF rooftop to mountain tops in Oregon, CA and all of the Hawaiian Islands.
He got to play with helicopters, and massive bulldozers, and cranes. He was in hog heaven and his entrepreneurial juices were raging.

- During a tough financial pinch, he called me to share how the Lord had spoken to him again. “Knowing what to do with money will be more difficult than getting the money”.
- In 1997 through another miraculous turn, the man from Glide was invited on a US Trade Mission, with Secretary of Commerce Bill Daley. He traveled for several weeks with executives of billion-dollar companies, met with Presidents of countries. He loved to tell the story of motorcades and being treated like royalty throughout Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. They were shocked in Brazil when they were pushed aside like mere commoners, only to later discover it was the Brazilian national soccer team boarding the plan.
- In 1998 he sold the business and entered into yet another chapter of life.
ADVENTUROUS GRANDPA

For him business was an adventure. So…it should come as no surprise that he did not retire, though he easily could have from a financial perspective.
Buying land in far off places like Montana and Costa Rica was something he enjoyed because he could combine his love of new places and adventure with his love of taking on projects.
He chartered fishing trips for family and friends. He bought horses and became my mom’s stable boy…as he like to put it.

- He named the streets of his development in Winston after some of his grandkids. Wil Way, Danielle Drive, and Ryan Road.
- He was an optimist. He tended to believe the best about projects and about people. He would often remind us that he never met a con man he didn’t like.

The problem for him was that his projects kept getting in the way of his adventures.
Development land has its ups and also its downs. Over the last decade his development lands were down. Rather than cry over spilt milk, in the last few years he fired up another tree business, tackling projects along I-5 and Hwy 42. In his late 60’s he didn’t relish working again, but he simply wasn’t going to sit around and complain. He was a man of action, and I will always admire that.
Of course, in his last business venture he met a whole cast of characters that he was able to influence. Somewhere along the line he became an intentional dad. Not just to me and my brothers, or our wives and kids…but to anyone he came into contact with.

Today, you’re going to hear from many people who will fill in many of the gaps in this story I just told. I’m going to close these remarks by highlighting a single character trait that, for me, defines my dad the best.
I will always remember that my dad was courageous.
He had the courage to stand up.

to stand up for himself when he didn’t agree with the program.
to stand up for others when they needed his protection
to stand alone. He would not look the other way and pretend he didn’t notice an injustice.

Courageous in his faith.
Two scripture that were often on the lips of my dad.
Matt 10:32
- “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.
He took this verse literally. He was unashamed, even if it made him look like a rube.

John 10:10.

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

This verse highlights the active part of my dad’s relationship with Jesus. He knew Jesus was the source of all that is good and that despite all of the places he could seek for hope or fulfillment, the highest fulfillment came from walking inside the purposes God by walking with Christ.
Courageous in his relationships.
- He was an intentional mentor.
If he liked you, he’d encourage you. If he really like you, he’d call you out on something, not to make you feel bad, but to call you to your best self. He would not look the other way and pretend he didn’t notice. He would take action to reach into people’s life. You’re going to hear a lot about that today.

And finally, He had the courage to be real, to be authentic.

Each of us had a unique relationship with my dad. Yours doesn’t take from mine and mine doesn’t take from yours. We both get memories to carry with us. In some ways my dad and I also operated as colleagues. He was launching from a commune about the time I was launching from high school. Many business growth and life lessons were experienced together. Consequently, he didn’t bother holding a lot back from me. Nor did I feel I could only show him my best parts. He was my best friend.

One of the things you may recall from my earlier remarks about his childhood was the absence of felt love from his father. My dad and I had a chance to make one last trip to Costa Rica in January. Over 10 days we reconnected with many of his business associates and projects across the country. They would come when he requested, with tears in their eyes, knowing it would likely be the last time they would see Don Marcos. On this trip I was an observer of the kind of impact he had wherever he went. I was also tour guide and care giver. It wasn’t an easy trip, but it was precious. People who are suffering with a terminal disease can vacillate between completely dependent and a slightly hostile…and quickly. Several times on the trip he’d sense I was getting offended and he’d say “you’re mad at me aren’t you”. I’d start to deny it but he’d say…”Ah come here…I love you my Seth”. He always wanted to make sure I knew my father loved me.

I helped him settle into bed one night on our trip. We were chatting about life and he shared with me how he had struggled over the years with the idea of grace and with receiving the Father’s love. We prayed together and shared our love for each other. It was beautiful.

I was with him in the oncologist office the day he and my mom decided they weren’t going to do any more chemotherapy. He cried in a way I’d never seen him cry before. He didn’t cry because of pain, or despair. He cried as he shared with the doctor and us how amazed he was that his Heavenly Father was revealing His love to him in a personal way.

Later, you're going to hear a powerful video he recorded right after he was diagnosed with cancer. I know the backstory leading up to the video being recorded, but I wasn’t sure of the intended audience. Personally, I think he recorded it for us, for this day.

As we reflect on my dad’s life there are many storylines. I hope you will see the see the story of a boy reaching out for the love of a father. As his story unfolds we learn not only did he find that Fatherly love, he lived his life giving that Father’s love away to us, and to people we may never meet this side of eternity

Joan Gielow (Burkhardt)

Birth Date: 1946-11-30

Deceased Date: 2023-02-05

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Norman Butwill

Obituary:
BUTWILL, Norman (Priest). At the Montreal General Hospital on Saturday, December 18, 2004, in his fifty-ninth year. Beloved son of Lydia and the late Michael. Dear brother of Donald (Candy) and Robert. Loving uncle of Joseph, Deborah. He will be missed by his former parishioners at St. Mark's and his parish family at St. Paul's and his dear friend John Fisher. Served as a priest in the Diocese of Montreal at St. Aidan's Church Ville Emard, St. Mark's Church Longueuil and Honorary priest at St. Paul's Church Greenfield Park. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Anglican church, 321 Empire, Greenfield Park. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004.

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Marie Carusillo

Birth Date: 1946-07-14

Deceased Date: 2010-09-10

Obituary:
On Friday, September 3, 2010 Mimi passed away following a brief stay at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born July 14, 1946 in Oakland CA to Audrey and Albert Carusillo (deceased). Mimi was the first of five children born. Albert (Roz) Carusillo, Healdsburg; Gregory Carusillo (deceased); Margaret (Ron) Paredes, Hayward, CA and Michael (Lisa) Carusillo, Peralta, NM. She became the eldest of 12 siblings after her mother adopted her 7 cousins following the premature death of their mother. Collette DaPrix (deceased); Denise (Craig) Davis, PA; Genine DaPrix, TN; Charles DaPrix (deceased); Raymond DaPrix (deceased); Daniel (Jane) DaPrix, PA; and Robert (Robin) DaPrix,TN. Predeceased by her husband Glenn Carreiro on Sept. 12, 2008 in Hawaii where they spent 5 years together. Survived by her children Jennifer (Bert) Terreri of Healdsburg; Michael (Keiko) Carreiro of San Francisco; Tobias (Ramona) Mason of Healdsburg, Jacob (Lei) Mason of Honolulu, Hawaii and Jesse (Marissa) Carreiro of Kaneohe, HI. By her 13 grandchildren, Jessica and Justin Furia, Katie, Bridget and Luca Terreri; Julian Carreiro; Dalton, Tiffany and Katie; Maika, Mikiala and Jayden Carreiro; and Nohealani Mason, as well as her great-grandchildren, Violet and Caden. Auntie Mimi to many nieces and nephews. She was close to her cousins, her aunts, uncles, and her in-laws. She affectionately remembered her grandparents. Mimi had lots of great friends who remained close to her throughout her life, throughout her illness and present until the end. Mimi moved her family to Sonoma County in 1971 where she raised her children in Healdsburg. She was a stay-at-home mom until all of her children were in school at times taking in children for daycare. Mimi began her career as a school librarian at Geyserville Elem. School, then Forestville Elem. School, finishing up at Healdsburg Elem. School. An avid reader, Mimi loved to write, listen to music and research ancestry. She enjoyed Italian and Japanese culture, art, music and language. She loved good food, good wine and gathering anywhere that her family was. She was a creative cook. She had a great laugh and eyes that smiled. So proud of her children and grandchildren, they were the light of her life. She was most proud of being a mother. It was clear to all who knew Mimi that she was a wonderful mother who loved her children more than life itself. Our biggest fan, the supporter of our every move, our mom was always there for us. We will miss her so much. A private ceremony will take place at the Healdsburg Oak Mound Cemetery. Friends and Family are invited to a Celebration of Life to honor Mimi's memory on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the home of Jennifer and Bert Terreri, 302 West Matheson Street, Healdsburg at 2:00 p.m. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressdemocrat/obituary.aspx?pid=145193130#fbLoggedOut

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Barbara Frey (Coleman)

Deceased Date: 2007-09-28

Obituary:
Barbara “Bobby” Coleman Frey of Piedmont passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on September 28 after a lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer. An Oakland native, Frey lived amidst vibrant Mills women all of her 61 years. Her family included grandmother Florence Bloch Feldman ’21; cousins Emilie Bloch Schwabacher ’25, Theresa Loewy Breyer ’37, Hazel-Clair Loewy Dwoskin ’43, and Elise Feldman Rosenfeld ’47; and sister Elinor Coleman ’71.

As a child, Bobby attended the Mills College Children’s School, as did her daughters Allison and Charlotte. She married David Lee Frey Jr. in the Mills Chapel in 1969. Bobby dedicated her creativity and positive outlook to Mills. Over the years,she served on the Board of Governors of the Alumnae Association of Mills College (AAMC), chaired the AAMC Annual Fund, and started the annual fund for the Children’s School. Her family endowed the Florence Bloch Feldman Scholarship at Mills in honor of her grandmother.

Bobby will be missed deeply by the Class of ’68. She was involved in organizing every five-year Reunion and worked as class agent for many years. Laurel Burden ’68 says, “All of us will miss this quiet, determined person. She has been a force in my life from the first day in Olney. We have been through much in the last 43 years, both wonderful and not so wonderful, but our trip to Paris for our 60th birthday celebration was what it is all about: friendship and love. That we will carry with us forever.” Patti Abelov Demoff ’68 adds, “Bobby was courageous, took pleasure in little things, and lived every moment that she had to the fullest.” Bobby had a passion for cooking, studying locally with Narsai David and Jack Lirio in the 1970s. She traveled extensively and as recently as summer 2007, when she visited Santa Fe with Mills pals. Music, always a part of her life, was the focus of several trips. Other passions included gardening, knitting, and spending time at her home in Tahoe.

Barbara is mourned by her husband, David; daughter, Allison; parents, Joan and Clarence Coleman; sister, Elinor; and an extended family of Mills friends. She was predeceased by her daughter Charlotte. Gifts to Mills in memory of Barbara will support the Children’s School.

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Brent Collard

Birth Date: 1946-04-06

Deceased Date: 1996-03-14

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Brad Colson

Birth Date: 1946-10-08

Deceased Date: 1987-04-04

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Robert Oliver Conn

Deceased Date: 2024-05-06

Obituary:
Sorry to let you know that Bob Conn, class of 1964, died suddenly of a heart attack on May 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 30th from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Las Cumbres Community Center in Los Gatos off of Skyline Blvd.

Cathy Nutter - his cousin

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Gary Cortopassi

Birth Date: 1946-12-18

Deceased Date: 1998-04-27

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Philip John Crosby

Birth Date: 1946-08-28

Deceased Date: 2007-06-23

Tom & Chris Whipple - May 7th, 2019

You graced our preseence by being our friend. We admired you greatly because of your Christian Ways. You have left a legacy to your friends and family that not many people can.

Our hearts have holes in them now but in time they will heal. We will see you again in Heaven.

We Love You So Much Dear Friend,

Tom & Chris Whipple

500 people attented Phil's funeral in Gualala, CA.

Sydney Haslam (Cummings)

Birth Date: 1946-11-08

Deceased Date: 2021-02-03

Obituary:
Sydney Haslam, a resident of Castro Valley passed away peacefully with her loving family and long-time friend and business partner by her bedside on February 3, 2021. Beloved wife of 50 years to Ron Haslam, devoted mother of Eric Haslam and his wife Julie, and loving grandmother to Jefferson, Benjamin, and Logan. Sydney was born in Oakland, California to loving parents Phyllis and Jefferson Cummings. She graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland. She later met and married race car enthusiast Ron Haslam from Alameda, California. They made their forever home in Castro Valley where they raised their son Eric.

Sydney was a wonderful homemaker and savvy businesswoman. Her interest and love for business came from watching her father. He was a small developer who bought and sold real estate as she was growing up. She obtained her real estate license in 1998. During her career in real estate she received many awards and recognitions for her leadership, quality service, and consumer advocacy.
Sydney was a quiet force of nature and her love for her family, friends, and clients was legendary.

At Sydney’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Searchdogfoundation.org

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Kathleen Currier

Birth Date: 1946-05-08

Jeff Prevost - September 1st, 2024

I knew Kathy since junior high at Montera. She was good friend of Dale Matsui. They called themselves “the Campus Queens” — inside joke, had something to do with Latin Club. Kathy and I dated for a while after high school but we drifted apart. I was shocked to learn of her passing — to this day I still think of her, especially on her birthday, May 8. What a wonderful human being she was. She is missed.

Susan Curtis

Birth Date: 1946-10-31

Deceased Date: 1982-05-26

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Darlene Elizabeth Roberts (Dalrymple)

Birth Date: 1946-07-18

Deceased Date: 2001-10-09

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Barbara Martinez (Darnell)

Deceased Date: 2009-02-22

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David Decou

Birth Date: 1946-06-06

Deceased Date: 1981-09-21

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Dennis Walter Eaton

Birth Date: 1946-07-16

Deceased Date: 1968-11-09

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Clifford Eng

Birth Date: 1947-03-29

Deceased Date: 2002-06-21

Obituary:
ENG, Cliff-- passed away on June 21, 2002 in San Jose, CA. He was born in Oakland, California, attended Skyline High School and graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in marketing. He was a versatile athlete and sports aficionado. Cliff had a successful career as an insurance and investment broker while residing in the San Jose area. He will be remembered and missed for his selfless dedication to others.
He is survived by his wife, Fay; son, Alexander, mother Jaye; and brothers, Rod and Ron.
Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. at LIMA FAMILY MORTUARIES, 710 Willow Street, San Jose. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Almaden Blvd., Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95113-2214.
Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jun. 25, 2002.

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Stephen Erlenheim

Deceased Date: 2011-04-01

Obituary:
Stephen Erlenheim, a resident of Groveland, passed away on Friday, April 1, at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Kenneth Feldstein

Birth Date: 1946-07-27

Deceased Date: 2010-09-21

Obituary:

Kenneth was born on July 27, 1946 and passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

Kenneth was a resident of Burlingame, California.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Skylawn Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline in San Mateo.

David K PIERCE - July 15th, 2014

Ken was a friend, neighbor, and as I heard a Man of accomplishment.

Janet Wilson (Firby)

Birth Date: 1946-10-08

Deceased Date: 2005-02-02

Obituary:
WILSON, Janet Mary - October 8, 1946 - February 2, 2005 Janet Mary Wilson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, after a battle with cancer. She leaves behind daughter, Lisa Kathleen Wilson of Newark; mother, Jean Firby; sisters, Nancy Portilla (Heriberto) of Hayward and Karen O'Brien (Dennis) of West Frankfort, Il; and brother, Paul Firby (Nancy) of Fremont. A native of Oakland, she resided in Pleasant Hill for the past 30 years. She was an intelligent, independent and strong woman who lived life on her own terms.

Friends are invited to attend an open house to celebrate Janet's life on Friday, February 12, 2005 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Please contact the family for the location. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice & Palliative Care, Contra Costa, 2051 Harrison, Concord, CA 94520, or a charity of choice.

John Close - January 3rd, 2015

Janet was such a sweet kid! I remember in Chemistry, she decided her projet would be "Flowers," and, when finished, it consisted of a nice book full of pasted-in flowers with pretty descriptions written next to them. Sometimes, when I need a little peace, I think of Janet and her Flowers Book.

Mario Fissore

Deceased Date: 2010-09-11

Obituary:
Mario Fissore Resident of Antioch Mario is survived by his dear wife Brenda; 3 sons Jonathan & Lori, Jason & Sandy, and Jeremy & Gina; 8 grandchildren; brother Robert; sister Marietta and his loving mother Stella. He was pre-deceased by his son Michael; his father Mario Sr.; and his best friend and brother-in-law "Ronnie" Blankenship. Mario served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam war. Mario loved outdoor activities including fishing, diving for Abalone, and all sports, but he especially liked to play sports with his boys softball, golfing, camping, and any activity that involved his family. As for his favorite pro sports teams, the Raiders & the A's were by far his favorite. Above all Mario was a family man & he loved to spend time with his friends and family and most of his friends were family to him. He loved all and all truly loved him.

Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Liturgy and celebration of Mario's life which will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery this Saturday, September 18th, beginning with a Visitation that starts at 11:00am, followed by the service which starts at 12 noon. All at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 E.18th St. Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 932-0900
Published in Contra Costa Times on September 18, 2010.

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J. Scott Flinn

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Twinkle Martin (Fontes)

Birth Date: 1946-07-01

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Craig Fremming

Birth Date: 1946-10-28

Deceased Date: 1991-04-17

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Heidi Chunat (Frisch)

Birth Date: 1946-08-24

Deceased Date: 2018-03-08

Obituary:
Heidi passed away in Holladay, Utah on March 8, 2018. She leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Charles and her son Glen and her 3 granddaughters. She also is survived by her brother, Brandon. Her brother, Randy, class of 1966 preceded her in death in 2010. Heidi graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in social work and worked as a social worker for most of her life. She was smart, funny and frank and so fun to be around. She loved analyzing people. She will be missed.

Marlen Jacobs - April 2nd, 2018

I remember Heidi as a positive, funny person, who often brought smiles forth in tough situations. I have not seen Heidi since high school, but it does not surprise me she continued onward to be the successful person she became. I'm glad she kept her wonderful sense of humor and her amazing ability to make the best out of every situation.

Donald Paul Gans

Deceased Date: 2010-10-23

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Susan Mihok (Gardner)

Birth Date: 1946-07-24

Deceased Date: 2011-06-06

Obituary:
On Monday, June 6, 2011 Susan Mihok quietly passed away with her family at her side. Susan was the sister of current Past President Tom Gardner and cousin of retired CAL FIRE Fire Protection Chief Jim Owen. Sue loved CDF and cared greatly about her brother, cousin (and all of CDF’s firefighters) during the summer months. She especially enjoyed the crews at the Twain Harte Station who protect the cabin, babysat and over the years entertained her children and grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 11, in Alameda with friends and family. Per Sue’s wishes, there will be no other services. Cards can be sent to:
The Mihok Family 1213 Court St. Alameda, CA 94501.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made in Sue’s name to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation 5526 West 13400 South, #510 Salt Lake City, Utah 84096