William (Bill) Thomas Larkins March 22, 1922- September 9, 2021   William Thomas Larkins was born on March 22, 1922, in Bakersfield, California, to Genevieve Erb Larkins and Thomas Henry Larkins.  His father was the superintendent of the Stauffer Oil Company and the family lived in a small wooden house surrounded by oil derricks.  In 1929, the family moved to the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, California.  Reading the “Flying Aces” and “War...

Nelson James Renslow passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. He touched many people with his positive outlook on life. Born in Yakima, WA to late George and Ruby Renslow, Nelson graduated from Benicia High School having moved to California at an early age. After serving 4 years in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic, he spent most of his career in manufacturing and engineering. His interests continued to center around aircraft and also included cars. He enjoyed gardening and doing many...

Anthony Louis Neray Resident of Walnut Creek Vigil service 6pm, Wednesday December 1, 2021 at Oak Park Hills Chapel, 3111 N. Main St. Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Funeral Mass 10am, Thursday December 2, 2021 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Lafayette, CA    

Hilda Schroettner Resident of Walnut Creek, CA October 24, 1932 – November 5, 2021 Hilda Schroettner passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021.  She will always be remembered for her loving, compassionate spirit. Hilda was born in a small village on the Austrian Hungarian border.  As a teenager during World War II, life was never easy.  After the war, her family was sent to live as refugees with famers in Bavaria, Germany.  When, she was 16, she went with her...

Kent Allan Meredith, of Concord, California, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021.  Kent was born on February 4, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to William Jerrold Meredith and Eva Mae Meredith. He was raised in Burbank, California as an only child and that was the way he liked it (when his parents asked him if he wanted a brother or sister, he said “no,” and they obliged). Kent loved growing up in Southern California – he enjoyed football, singing in the choir,...

Gillis, James J -  born June 20, 1927 in Huntington Beach, CA, died at 94 years old on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 after a short illness.  Jim, a 14 year resident of Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, and his wife, Jane, had lived 46 years in Toluca Lake in Southern California.  Jim was a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a life-long supporter of the Fighting Irish, including a long tenure as President of the ND Club of LA.  Jim was an...

Janice A. Beanston passed peacefully in her sleep on November 1st.  She was 95 years old.  She was born in Oakland, CA in 1926 to George Beanston Jr. and Helen (Inglis) Beanston.  While still an infant the Beanston family, including older brother Donald moved to the Sunset District of San Francisco.  She attended the neighborhood school Jefferson Elementary and then went to Lowell High School, graduating in 1944.  The next two years were spent at then named...

Frederick Cady Resident of Lafayette 09/06/1930 - 10/07/2021   Fred is survived by his son, Richard "Ricky" Cady and one grandson, he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Beverly, who predeceased him in 1998. Graveside service with military honors by the U.S Navy will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Oakmont Cemetery, Lafayette, CA.

Craig Michael Isbell Resident of Pittsburg Oct. 11,1950-Sept.28,2021   Craig Isbell passed away on Tuesday due to complications from cancer. He touched so many lives with his gentle spirit, sense of humor and a willingness to help anyone. Craig was born in Indiana and raised in San José , California He graduated from Leigh High School in 1968, after attending some college he enlisted in the Air Force and served for 3 years, when Craig returned to San José , CA he...