November 10, 1943 – December 6, 2019 Walnut Creek, CA After a yearlong battle with lung cancer, we are saddened to share the news of Jack Phillips’ passing. Jack spent his final days at his home in Rossmoor – Walnut Creek, CA on hospice care with his wife, Anne Phillips & daughter, Katie Phillips. They are so grateful for the support, love, and visitors from Jack’s many friends and brother, Bob Phillips.   Jack was born in Springfield, IL but grew up...

Richard Demirjian April 11, 1927 – January 8, 2020 Richard Demirjian passed away peacefully at home on January 8th, 2020 from complications of a heart attack suffered on December 18th. Richard was born in Byron, Michigan to Sarkis and Kaden Demirjian.  He was drafted into the Army at the age of 18 and was a sergeant on General Eisenhower’s staff stationed in Paris. He held the rank of 1st Lieutenant in Military Intelligence when he received an honorable discharge in...

John Beauchane, Age 88 of Pacheco CA, passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 22, 1931 to Francis and Bernice Beauchane.  John graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1949 and served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Barbara (Wickham), parents and brother Bernard (Patricia) and survived by son Michael (Theresa); daughters Victoria (Chip) Hurn and Suzette (John) Johnson;...

Mary Lou Tassinari April 22, 1928 – December 24, 2019 Resident of Walnut Creek Mary Lou Russo Tassinari passed away at home on December 24, 2019. She was with her extended family as they celebrated Christmas Eve at her traditional holiday party. Mary Lou was born on April 22, 1928, to William and Mary Russo, and raised in West Oakland, along with her brother, Blaise Russo. The Russo family shared a two-story home with her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Solinas (Nana) and Nana’s...

Tamara Elizabeth Brown October 29, 1964  ~  November 21, 2019 (Age 55) Tamara (Tammy) Elizabeth Brown passed away on November 21, 2019.  She was born to Peter and Peggy Brandt on October 29, 1964 in San Francisco, California.  Tammy grew up in Walnut Creek, California and graduated from Las Lomas High School in 1982.  She met her husband David Brown while attending San Diego State University.  After graduating from college Tammy and David moved to Northern...

Pat Hogan was born in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio on Aug. 28, 1924 to Lucy Mary Smith and Edwin L. Smith. Her younger sister, Jean was born two years later in Dec. 1926.  The family lived in Ohio when Pat was younger, where she enjoyed playing with her sister and many cousins.  She loved music, art, cooking, sewing, photography, fishing, sports and her dogs. Pat attended Poughkeepsie High School, in Poughkeepsie, New York for three years and then Collingswood High School, in...

Marvin Leon Johnson passed away on Tuesday in Concord California. He lived in Los Angeles Calif and Houston Tx, prior to moving to Pacheco Calif in 1962. He was loved by so many people, not just the huge family and extended family, but by all that knew him, for his open arms, open heart, and gentle loving nature. “Marv” Johnson, as everyone knew him by, lived a long life and touched so many around him with his loving friendly spirit. After a hip injury four years ago and other...

Juanita Faye Lynn April 5, 1930 – December 4, 2019 Resident of Pleasant Hill Juanita passed at home surrounded by her family. Juanita is survived by one sister, Bernice Kippes and daughter in law, Maryanne Lynn; two grandsons, John (Kristina) & Jeff (Rebekah) and six great grandchildren, Kylie, Jenna, JJ, James, Kendall, & Penelope Lynn. She is predeceased by her husband, Jack Lyle Lynn; brother, Parker Foster; daughter, Vicki Payne and son, James Foster Lynn. A...

Betty Louise Freeman Peterson Resident of Concord Aug. 25, 1933 - Nov. 19, 2019 Betty was born in Inola, Oklahoma. When she was a child, the family moved west and settled in Concord during World War II. She graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in 1950, and attended one year of college at DVC in Pleasant Hill. In 1951, she met and married the love of her life, Duane A. Peterson, who was stationed at Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg. During Duane’s active duty years, the family lived in...