It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Alvin R. Loosli, M.D., a beloved doctor, friend, father, grandfather, husband and profoundly cherished member of the community. His life was full of love and joy and ultimately ended on June 15th, 2022 by way of a brain tumor.    Al and his twin brother Ed were born on November 30, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Clayton G. Loosli (Idaho) and Jean Pedersen (Utah). In high school the family moved to South Pasadena where...

Geneva Rose Reinhard Dec. 23, 1930- July 17, 2022 Long time resident of Pleasant Hill  "She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her." Proverbs 3:15  Geneva Rose Reinhard was a true joy to everyone who knew her and led her life in a way that was an inspiration to many. After 18 days on hospice surrounded by her two daughters, two of her granddaughters and two caregivers, she died very peacefully with her daughter, Judy Behr,...

Virgil “Bill” Kennon, 93 passed away peacefully on August 10th at his home in Benicia.  Bill was born in Missouri and came to California at a young age where he worked for his father and then became a Machinist for Johns Manville where he spent more than 40 years of his career.  Bill was married to Tess Christopherson where they lived in Concord, CA in a home Bill and his Dad built together for their family. They were blessed with four wonderful children –...

Charlene Balderston passed away May 21 in Walnut Creek, California. A celebration of Charlene and her life will be held August 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Unity of Walnut Creek. Charlene was born in Berkely California to Darwin Cioffi and Phyllis (Bettencourt) Cioffi. She spent most of her childhood in Albany, California, prior to moving to Concord, California. She attended U.C. Davis as a biology major. Charlene was facilities manager and wedding coordinator at Unity of Walnut Creek as well...

Stewart Nelson Taylor, Jr. passed on July 28, 2022, at o-dark thirty with family by his side.   Born June 25, 1934, to Stewart Nelson, Sr., and Alma Pauline Denning in Filer, Idaho, Stew was one of 5 children. During his early life, he frequently moved throughout the country until he met and married the love of his life and eternal companion, Audrua Caudill, in Twin Falls, Idaho, on June 25, 1954. Together, they would have four beautiful children; William, Randy, Gail, and...

Dorothy Hazarian Resident of Concord  Born in Sanger, CA.  Graduate of Roosevelt High School, Fresno.  Employee of Bullock’s Department Store, and Walnut Festival Volunteer of 20 years. Survived by sons Russell (Christine) and Jeff (Karen), grandchildren Scott, Garrett, Danielle and Lauren (Varoujan), twin sister Diana, sister Alberta (Jack), sister in law Donna. Preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents Hagop and Elissa, brother Chuck and brother in law...

Hoda Marie Hamaoui Resident of Walnut Creek, California 1938 - 2022  Hoda was born in Cairo, Egypt to Georgette Romanos and Ephraim Sabet in 1938. She was the first of six surviving children and loved her siblings dearly. In 1955, Hoda met Mony, her beloved husband of almost 61 years, through classes at Cairo University. They courted for six years before getting married in 1961. Many adventures followed these two, including emigration in 1969 to the United States where the pair...

Liahona Maria Ylst Christensen Resident of Alamo, California December 30, 1932 - July 19, 2022 Liahona passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Her life exemplified traits of her Dutch heritage of which she was always proud: hard work, resilience, strength of character, forthrightness and tolerance of others. Her loving personality, religious faith, openness and devotion to family and friends were distinguishing personality traits. She had a vibrant love of living things...

Helen Nelson Berggren Resident of Pleasant Hill Jan. 22, 1920 - August 5, 2022   Helen Nelson Berggren passed away on Friday after living a wonderful 102 years on the earth.   Her joyful and playful spirit, generosity and incredible sense of humor will be greatly missed.    Helen was born in Seattle, Washington to Gustaf and Hanna Nelson. Upon the death of her father at age three, Helen and her mother moved to Montclair, New Jersey, where she spent the...

  John Joseph Lester August 24, 1951 — June 23, 2022 Walnut Creek, California   John Joseph Lester passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2022, leaving behind his wife Ronnalee and daughter Sara, his mother Patricia, his sisters Lynn and Annie, and countless family members and close friends who loved him dearly. John joins his father Everett and brother Jim who preceded him in...