James David Mestas Fairfield CA Oct 26, 1947 - Aug 25, 2020     Jim was born in Albany CA, graduated from Albany High. He enlisted in the Navy to serve his country in the Vietnam War. Shortly after returning from the war he met and married the love of his life Cherie (Sabey) and had three beautiful children. While supporting his family as a fireman he managed to go to college and get a degree. Wanting to be home every night with his family he changed career paths and has...

In loving memory: Maxine Delores DuVall Interment: Riverside National Cemetery

Frank William Brunotts “St. Francis”  1934-2020  Frank William Brunotts, 85, of Walnut Creek, California, passed away on September 5, 2020 after a valiant battle against Alzheimer's Disease.  Frank was born in November of 1934, a depression era baby, the sole child to Italian immigrants Amadeo “Madell” Francis Brunotts and...

Dr. Fred Lorey, 67, of Pleasant Hill, CA, died suddenly but peacefully at home on September 2, 2020, with his brother, a long-time friend, and his 2 Labrador Retrievers at his side. He was the beloved brother of John (Fran) Lorey, Martha (Chris) Weber, and Mary Ann (Bob) Brosso, as well as the uncle of Greta, Kyle, & Evan Lorey. Fred is also survived by his adoring aunt, Elaine Plumb, and loving stepmother, Emma Lorey. His parents, Maxine and Dave Lorey, predeceased him in death. Fred...

Robert Bondanza, resident of Pleasant Hill passed away September 1st, 2020. He leaves behind his beloved wife Linda, daughter Suzi and son Bob Jr. Bob will always be remembered for his sharp wit and sense of humor. He was a respected athletic coach in San Francisco, his birth place. His wife, Linda, was entertained during their 24 year marriage, of his escapades in North Beach. He was a star basketball player, and later in life enjoyed golf and his many golfing friends.

Donald Ross MacDonald, longtime resident of Orinda, passed away peacefully on August 16th.  Don was born in Longview, Washington, one of four sons to Barbara and Malcolm MacDonald.  After serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army he graduated from the University of Washington. Don moved to San Francisco, where he enjoyed a long and successful career as a stock broker and bond salesman. He married his wife Violet in 1961 and they moved to Orinda in 1964 where they raised their...

Lawrence J Wanlass (Larry) passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Larry was born at home in Austin, Utah on September 10, 1941. He was the second of four children born to Floyd and Naomi Wanlass. For a large portion of his childhood, he lived on the family farm in Monroe, Utah. The farm was his happy place and he loved going there. Upon graduation from South Sevier High School, he attended The College of Southern Utah and Utah State...

Karen Rae Nelson passed away peacefully while under hospice care on August 12th following a long battle with cancer. She was a kind and loving person, a devoted mother and grandmother and a loyal friend. Karen was born and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, where she attended Marshfield High School before graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in education. She started her teaching career as an elementary school and physical education teacher. After moving to the Bay Area, Karen was...

Irene Taranoff June 16, 1927 – July 12, 2020 Irene Taranoff of Pleasant Hill passed away July 12. Formerly of Walnut Creek where she was active in the Boundary Oaks Women’s Golf group, Walnut Creek United Methodist Church and Habitat for Humanity, Irene was an avid photographer and gardener. Born Irene Nilsson June 16, 1927 to her Swedish parents Leonard and Helma in Shiloh Basin, Oregon – a rural part of Columbia County - she joined older sister Lillian. Irene skipped...

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