Sally Ann (Boynton) Kennedy passed away peacefully at home, January 8, 2021, less than a month before her 90th birthday. She was born February 3, 1931, to Julius E. Boynton and Sarah (Sally) A. Baker, in Bakersfield, CA. Sally spent her younger years living with her parents in Arizona before returning to Bakersfield where she attended high school and eventually met and married Dodd (Donald) Alan Kennedy. Sally and Don moved to Martinez, CA where they...

On January 17, 2021, Irene Annie Russell Berg, our angel mother, completed her 99-year mortal journey and joined her loving husband, Warren (Bill) Berg, who preceded her in death in 2011.  She is survived by 4 children, A. Warren Berg (and Nelly), Arthur Berg (and Susan), David Berg (and Becky) and Deborah Christensen (and Perry), 30 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Joan Stam.  She is welcomed in Heaven by 3 siblings, her wonderful parents, and 4...

Born August 25, 1928 and passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home at the age of 92. Max was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and moved to California with his parents as a teenager. He has lived in Lafayette for the past 50 years. Max worked as a Federal Bank Examiner. He lived a very fulfilling life traveling the world with his wife Lucie. He was an avid bird hunter and fisherman. He loved to get together with his family for holiday dinners and a good card game. Max is survived by his...

Elaine H. Cannata Resident of Walnut Creek Elaine left her worn out, earthly body and floated to heaven on January 10, 2021 after an incredible 15 year battle with health problems. She was beautiful inside and out with an unforgettable spirit. Elaine was born Jan. 7, 1958 in Glendale California to Marlin and Patsy Head. In high school she moved with her mom, twin Carol, and sister Janine to San Jose. While attending community college during the day, she served food at night at the popular...

Stanley Stanovich Resident of Walnut Creek 04/16/1931 - 01/04/2021

George Rogers Hawkes, in his 100th year, passed away December 31, 2020, at his home in Concord, California. Born October 3, 1921, to William and Anna Rebecca Hawkes, he grew up working on the family farm in Preston, Idaho. He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New England States Mission, followed by service in the Navy at the end of World War II. He then pursued a degree at Brigham Young University and a PhD in...

  The Rev. Dr. Sumner Walters was born on Christmas Eve, 1924 and died on January 9, 2021, at age 96.  Throughout his life, Sumner believed he had a lot for which to be thankful. His education began at University Elementary School City, St Louis, Mo and continued in Alameda, California. This period included seven years of Scouting, from Cub to Eagle ranks, and Sea Scouting.  In 1942, Sumner volunteered for the Army Air Corps. He served three years in Dutch New Guinea and the...

Kenneth Willis Sandy, 83, of Danville, CA, passed away on December 24, 2020. Ken was born in Walnut Creek, CA to Lenen Willis Sandy and Ruby Marie Sandy. He grew up with brothers Lenen Ernest Sandy, Dale Arden Sandy (deceased) and sister Dixie Marie Sandy (deceased). He was a kind and loving partner to his spouse Dorothy, as well as a wonderful father to his daughter Reagan Hall (Keith) and through marriage Ron Maher (Stacey), Kim Prosser (Kevin), Jennifer Maher and Mike Maher (deceased)...

Jaquelin (Jackie) Fontaine passed away peacefully at home, January 8th, 2021, in Walnut Creek, California from complications due to kidney failure. Jackie was born August 11, 1930, to Carlos J. and Emma L. Badger, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her mother died when she was 5, and she was lovingly raised by her father’s second wife, Frances. She spent her early years in Utah, and moved to San Francisco, CA when her father was called to active duty with the U.S. Navy during WW2. She graduated...

Terry Lee (Parks) Wheeler January 21, 1950 – January 8, 2021 (age 70)    Terry Lee (Parks) Wheeler passed away early in the morning of January 8, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She walked her path with valor, courage, grace and trust.  Terry was born January 21, 1950 in Livermore, CA to wonderful parents-- James Hall Parks, Jr. and Barbara Jean Parks who made their home in Danville, CA.  Growing up in Danville with her siblings...