We share with great sorrow that Kathleen June VanBuskirk, 57, passed away on April 23, 2022, after a difficult and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathleen spent her final days at home in Pleasant Hill, California surrounded by her family, close friends, and dogs Poppy and Bella. Kathleen was born on June 25, 1964, in Little Falls, New York. The daughter of Frederick and Mardean (Morey) Euron, Kathleen grew up in upstate NY, graduating from Little Falls High School in 1982. She...

Celebration of Life is planned for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at OAK PARK HILLS CHAPEL, 3111 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 You may leave a message of sympathy or condolence at the Tribute Wall or Share a Memory button. Questions may be emailed to oakparkhills@aol.com. The Fukushima Family is very grateful for all the friends who have kept close to Leiko. 

Aaron Thomas Smith passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife Rachel of 17 years, daughters Kianna, Alyssa, Nalia, and son Liam of Pittsburg. He is also survived by his mother Debbie Smith of Martinez, his grandmother Carol Rogers of Rossmore, and his sisters, Angie Toland (Scott), Stacey Sakaria (Uati), and Sarah. He is pre-deceased by his father Paul Smith. Aaron was born on June 30, 1980 in Walnut Creek, California to Debbie and Paul...

Martha Zoë Tyler Resident of Pleasant Hill, California March 27, 1950 - May 2, 2022   Martha Zoë Tyler passed away on Monday after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Zoë touched many lives through her strong belief in God, work ethic, friendships, and especially her fabulous smile! Zoë truly believed in following the golden rule of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."   Zoë was born in Canton, Mississippi, to...

Neil “Bill” William Carlson returned to his beloved wife, Patricia on January 20, 2022, after nearly a decade without her. Bill was born on April 22, 1930, in Detroit Michigan to Otto “Red” Amandus and Anne Andersen Carlson. He grew up in Michigan then attended the Florida Military Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida for his high school years. Bill joined the United States Army and served valiantly in Korea and Japan from 1951 until 1953. In 1959, he met the love of...

Lucy Gladys Batchelor Resident of Stockton 6/08/1927 - 4/18/2022

Mary George Sagehorn 1927-2022             Mary George Sagehorn passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25. For many, Mary was the person they called for advice, a prayer, and an engaging conversation. She treated everyone as an equal, and was always ready to meet new friends and travel to new places. Family and friends joked that Mary could not go on a trip without making a new best friend. She touched many lives, and she will be...

Nancy Ann Grimm passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 7th after suffering from a fall at her home.   Nancy Ann Burns was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Torrance, CA.  She moved around a lot when she was young, ending up in Baton Rouge, LA. There, as a fellow patient during a hospital stay, she met a German merchant marine named Gerd Grimm with whom she would go on to have a marriage of more than 30 years. Nancy graduated from Sonoma State with a degree in...

Blaise Gordon Russo October 8, 1934 - March 13, 2022 Blaise fought the good fight, but because of its relentless drive, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born into a loving Italian family; they supported one another during good and hard times.  Blaise sought work early to support himself through college until meeting Pearl Laakso, the love of his life. He then began working full time to support their growing family: sons Marc and Darius Russo.  Blaise was a...

Born in Riverside, CA     Sam graduated from San Jose State University, class of 1955 with Great Distinction and Departmental Honors.  He was a member of several Honor Societies and served as Commander of the ROTC.  He graduated from The Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and later served several years on the Board of Directors of the school.  He served as International President of Delta Upsilon...