In Loving Memory of Shirley Happel           Shirley Happel passed on April 16, 2023, at the age of 85, as a result of Covid-19 and related complications. She is survived by her two loving sons, Michael and Paul, who were by her side when she passed.           Shirley grew up on a farm in Zephyrhills, Florida where she developed a strength of character and an adventurous spirit that would stay with her for the rest of her life. After...

Dayton Edward Geranen 1934-2023 Dayton Edward Geranen, 88, previously of Lafayette, CA passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Carlton Senior Living, Pleasant Hill, CA. Son of Edward Hjalmer Geranen and Stella Susan (Anderson) Geranen. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday 6/2/23 @ 4pm @ St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3051 Putnam Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA for family and friends. Reception to follow. Zoom link provided here for those who cannot attend: Dayton Geranen's...

Fay Royal Baxter passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 after a long and valiant struggle with diabetes. He was a resident of Walnut Creek, California. Fay was born in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia, South Carolina. After graduation, Fay joined the Navy where he served 7 years. Upon his honorable discharge from military service in 1959, he began work in Los Angeles, California as a U.S. postal mail carrier. Fay left L.A. and went on to be...

GARY CARTWRIGHT II. OBITUARY On the morning of April 18th Little Gary (who is not so little), a loving father, son, brother, uncle and one of the most loyal friends one could ever ask for, was tragically taken from us in a car accident. Gary lived his life on the edge and to the fullest. Always fighting harder and loving stronger than anyone you know. He leaves behind his greatest treasures, his daughter Genaveive and his son Ashton. He was truly a proud father, and loved his children more...

Jerome L. Stark- "Jerry"  of Walnut Creek CA, passed away on May 5, 2023.  Son of the late Lloyd L. and Ruth Horton Stark. A native of Sacramento.  Aged 91, a member of Alamo Lodge No. 122, Free and Accepted Masons of Walnut Creek and the Scottish Rite of Oakland. He was known as a gentleman to all. There will be no services. Cremation and Inurnment, East Lawn Memorial Mausoleum, Sacramento, CA. 

William Lee Asay March 28, 1923 – April 18, 2023   William Lee Asay was born March 28, 1923 over 100 years ago to Amos Asay and Cloie Burgess. He was the 7th of 9 children. He has seven deceased siblings: Perry, Oren, Larilla, Dixie, Vern, Emerald, and Dory. His youngest sister Ramona, lives in Payson Utah. She called him every single day to tell him that she loved him.   He passed away shortly after celebrating his 100th birthday. He was lovingly cared for by...

Rev. Heneli He'ehau Halaliku Resident of Concord Sept 17th, 1965 - Apr 4th, 2023 Rev. Heneli Halaliku "Hene" passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4th after a tragic car accident. Hene was reverent at his church "Siasi Tonga Tau'ataina" of Pittsburg where he dedicated and spent most of his life serving.  Hene was born in Ha'afeva, Tonga Island where he grew up and attended his first primary school years. He then went onto the big island of Tonga...

David Allen Simpson passed away on March 16, 2023 at the age of 59. His battle with serious medical conditions in recent years showed his courage in facing life and overcoming a number of challenges. David met the love of his life, Debbie, at his Super Bowl party in 1993. Together they raised three upstanding and hardworking young men, David Jr., Jayson, and Brandon. He is also survived by their wives Tiffany and Kayla and mother in-law Linda and his very much loved German shepherd...

Phillip M. Eyring, long time resident of Moraga, passed away March 17, 2023 at John Muir Hospital. Every stranger was a friend he hadn’t yet met. He was honest, smart, likeable and just a very wonderful man. Phil was born in 1934 in Berkeley to Lavon and Joseph Eyring. He was the oldest of their seven children and was a happy, curious and energetic boy. He grew up in Berkeley and was very active in the Boy Scouts, and even earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Throughout his lifetime he...

Aubrey LeeAnn Kunz Resident of Apple Valley, California Dear daughter of Antonio Kunz and Sandra Svedin. Sister of Anthony Kunz and Billy Kunz. Children Robert Dean Price, Brandon Lee Price and Molly Ann Taylor Price. Also survived by one grandparent, seven uncles, six aunts and 14 cousins.