Obituaries

My sister Veronica and I (Peter) lost our mom on Thursday, March 17th, 2016. Our children, Nick, Julia, Michelle and Harlie lost their Mamoo. My wife, Jeanne, a 2nd mom. A remarkable woman Ruth Bernblum Gamba and a fighter. Born in a small town in Chekoslovakia in 1918 because her parents were coming back from vacation by train to their home in Berlin. She was a holocaust survivor. She and her immediate family escaped Nazi Berlin and settled in Buenos Aires. She outlived 4 husbands. Moved continents and hemispheres with 2 young children, 2 suitcases and $800 to her name. Became the general manager of a record company in New York. Threw Meatloaf (the musician, not dinner) out of her office. Was a terrific cook and put up with my many shenanigans. We love you mom. For some odd reason I have that image from Star Wars in my head where Yoda, Alec Guiness and Vader are standing together in the afterlife looking on, except that Ruth is with her parents and her brother. You raged against the dying of the light to the very end. You're physical body gave out, but your spirit will live on forever. We love you and you will forever be in our hearts. Your “Petiso" and “Bimsicle”.

A Memorial Service will be held for Ruth on Sunday, April 3rd, 2pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536.