Obituaries

In cherished remembrance of Steven C. Foster, our hearts are laden as we share he passed away on January 11th, 2024. Steve, a man who strove to be good, kind, and honest, wore many hats in his lifeti...

Anna Romero passed away on January 10th, at the age of 92. She is survived by her Sons Perry Romero and his Wife Renee, Richard Romero and his Wife Eva. Also survived by her Grandchildren Christopher,...

Bernardo “Bernie” L. Ornelas Sr. , 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Maricopa, Arizona. He is survived by his children Bernado Jr. , Nydia, Matthew, and Alejandra, his grandchildren Serrin...

Laura was called by our Lord on January 2, 2024 at the age of 46. She is survived by her parents, Ruben and Rebecca Hernandez of Pleasanton. Laura will be deeply missed by all her uncles, aunts, numer...

Dorothy Eileen Hughes passed away on December 30, 2023 at the age of 96 in Fremont, California. She was born on January 23, 1927 in Hutchinson, Minnesota to Emma and August Lenz. After a childhood in ...

Viola Sullivan passed away peacefully at her home in California, Aegis of Fremont, early Christmas morning. Viola, or Babe as she was known by some, enjoyed a full life of 97 years. Viola was born an...

Manuel “Manny” Velez was born to Antonio Velez and Victoria Arzola Velez on July 23, 1946 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Manny had 4 sisters, Carola Rivera, Martha Velez, Theresa Velez Pagan, Joanna Vel...

On December 6, 2023, Vera Grimes, age 102, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Newark, California. Vera was born in Vernon Center, Minnesota to Nicholas and Veronica Thul on June 9, 19...

Thomas Oscar Quillen (Tom, Tommy, Pastor) was born April 11, 1943 in Hayward, California to Oscar and Zelma Quillen. He was raised in Hayward and graduated from Tennyson High School in 1961. Tom marri...

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Marguerite Durand and his 5 children, Richard (Sandra), Michael (Hilda), Elizabeth (Craig) Cesco, Christine (Matthew) Herrera, Andrew Durand, 13 grandchi...

Francisco Garcia DaCosta, 83, of Union City, California, passed away on November 30th due to complications from cardiovascular disease. Francisco grew up in the Azores Islands, Portugal, on the islan...

Joan was born in Manhattan, Kansas to Carl and Pauline (Hoerman) Berggren. Her family moved to Vallejo, California in 1945 where her father served in the U. S. Navy at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. ...

With heavy hearts, the Poquiz family is saddened to announce the passing of Michael, a beloved husband and father. A longtime Bay Area resident, Michael was born on May 2nd, 1969 to Luisa & Miguel...

I am truly a native Californian. I was born in Los Angeles, California, January 17, 1927. I went to Hamilton High School in Los Angeles and left Hamilton High School on January 16, 1945 when I enliste...

Surviving members of Reine-Marie Fourcand Joseph: Son: Jean Robert FourcandDaughter-in-Law: Marlene FourcandSister: Louis Thermilus and ChildrenGrand Children: Patrick, Jeffrey, Michael, Charles, Jame...

It is with heavy hearts, and great sadness, that the family of Rosie Imhof announces her passing. Rosie was born September 28th, 1932 in Muotathal, Switzerland to the late Frank and Rosa Sutter. S...

Virginia is survived by her partner, Raymond Michael Jones, daughter and son-in-law, Veronica and Ken Bartek, son, Robert Dickhart and grandchildren, Dylan and Breanna Bartek and Zacary and Madison Di...

In Loving Memory of Bonnie Ochsenfeld It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Ochsenfeld, a remarkable mother, wife, sister, and grandmother. Bonnie, born in Canton, Ohio, o...

Kai is survived by his parents, Jon (Jonathan) and Gin (Regina), his sister, Jade, grandmother Priscilla Umengan as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, girlfriend Serafina McFall, pet cats Tig...

On October 24, 2023, Robertito Reyes, a resident of Newark, California, passed from this life. He was born on April 29, 1964, and had a great impact on a lot of people's lives. Robert's bright attitu...

Max Willard Goodwin entered into rest October 18, 2023, at the age of 88. Born in Stilwell Oklahoma March 25, 1935, Max was a resident of Newark for 60 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Ch...

Entered into rest on October 17th, 2023 at the age of 92. Survived by her beloved brother Earl Eddy, daughter Sharon Stommel, son Edward “Eddie” Stults, many grandchildren and great grandchildren...

It is with heavy hearts, and great sadness, that the family of Helene Aranguren announce her passing following an arduous battle with dementia. Helene is now in the Kingdom of Heaven with her late hu...

Yolanda is survived by her husband, nieces, nephews and more family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister and brothers. She will be missed her very much, but we know she...

Lourdes Medina da Costa of Fremont passed away on October 9, 2023 at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughter Anna da Costa, grandchildren; Anthony McKie (Shyra), Jessaca Downing (William), Dary...

On Thursday, October 5th, John Mark “Jack” Sullivan, 86, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love, prayers and grateful presence of his family. He is survived by his loving wife ...

Charlie White passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after a lengthy illness, at 78. He was the youngest son of Maud and Charles (Bruz) White, born on May 15, 1945 in Alameda, Califo...

Deborah J. Carey, 68, of Fremont, passed away on September 15, 2023 after a long battle with colon cancer. Deb was born on August 21, 1955 to John and Ida Carey in Newton, Mass. Her family moved to S...

Monte Cornell Jarman, a long-time resident of Fremont, came into this world February 11, 1932, born to Orie Cornell Jarman and Wilma Bernice Henderson in Compton, CA. He served in the Army as a Corpor...

Grace Aiko Wakashige Kawabe, age 82, passed away September 12, 2023. Grace is survived by her husband, Daniel, sons Miles Rikio Kawabe and Vance Nobori Kawabe, and brother Benjamin Taka Wakashige. Gr...

Daniele “Coco” Willis of Fremont, CA, passed away September 12th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was born August 3rd, 1951, to Marcel Knuch...

V. R. Lakshminath was a family-first man of discipline, curiosity, patience, and calmness who was a renowned professor across the world and lived life on his own accord. He was a forward-thinking prog...

Elsie Schroeder, 94, passed on September 5, 2023, at Aegis of Fremont with her family surrounding her. Elsie was born in Berwyn, IL to Hedwig and George Hampe on May 27, 1929. She was the last surviv...

Gertrude C. “Trudy” McDonald, of Fremont, passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 100. She is survived by niece Cyndy Mozzetti, nephew Arnie (Javona) Mozzetti, both of Fremont, and her neph...

Karen Cassidy, 74 passed quietly at her Sun City home on Monday, September 4. Karen was born on November 8, 1948, in Coshocton, Ohio and spent many of her growing up years in Phoenix, Arizona. Karen g...

Ruth Rumble Simpkins, born on August 9, 1946, in Callicoon, NY, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Fremont, CA. She was 77 years old. Ruth was a dedicated educator who left a lasting legacy throu...

Gene Rohde was born in Mapleton, Iowa on January 21, 1935. His family moved frequently because his father was in construction. They ended up in Atascadero, California where he attended high school a...

José Luis Fagundes, 94, of Fremont, CA passed away August 21, 2023. He was born March 15, 1929, to Joseph Matheu Fagundes and Maria Do Ceu Silveira in the beautiful village of Fajã Grande located on...

Annie Sun Fong Chang (nee Chiang) was born in Shanghai, China on 20 October 1929 to a large, wealthy real estate family. She lived in Shanghai through the Japanese occupation and the Communist takeove...

Mary Ann Downey passed away on July 29, 2023 in Fremont at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband Jim, her sons Mark and Shawn, her grandchildren Ian and Malaya, her stepsons Dan and Gary, her ...

Ronald Lee Lumley, 75 of Fremont, passed away on July 27, 2023. Ron was born on August 26, 1947 in Oakland, California to Bernice and Fred Lumley. He graduated from Newark High School and shortly aft...

A longtime resident of Newark, CA, Robert (known to some as Bob) passed after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carolina, and his two daughters, Natasha and Paulette. ...

Devoted wife to our Papa Rudy, loving and caring mother to us her children and our spouses and doting grandmother to her grandkids. Mama Helen, was loved by everyone she met. In her career, she led pr...

Maria Sing Kun Chow was born on February 18, 1947 and entered into rest on July 4, 2023 in San Lorenzo, CA at the age of 76. She started her career in the Social Services and worked in San Francisc...

Richard E. Piper, of Newark, passed away on June 30 at the age of 92. He is survived by daughters; Stacey Piper, Rebecca (Becky) Galloway, Deborah (Debbie) Piper-Salcedo, and Rachel Piper-Frisina, 8 g...