Helen Kam Lin Huang of Walnut Creek California passed peacefully in her sleep on March 8, 2019, after complications due to Alzheimer’s. She is also a 19-year breast cancer survivor. Helen was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Woon Lum and Rose Sam Tong. She was their sixth child and is predeceased by all of her siblings and their spouses: Elsie Pang (Charlie), Eddie Lum (Rose), Leelin Ho (Henry), Doris Zane (Jack), Ahwah Lum, Margaret Ohara (David) and Albert Lum (Nancy). Helen was married...

Saralyn B. Lundy Resident of Walnut Creek, CA Feb. 1, 1940 – March 14, 2019 Saralyn B. Lundy died on Thursday, March 14 from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family and we are grateful for that. Saralyn was born and raised in Atlanta. She never lost her Southern accent no matter how far from the south she moved. She loved her time at the University of Georgia in Athens. She was captain of the school’s university drill team and...

Ellen “Carol” Thulin Stubbs April 7, 1935 – March 3, 2019 Ellen Carol was born in Albany California. She graduated from El Cerrito High School  and received her Bachelor Degree in Education from Brigham Young University in 1958.  Carol dedicated her life to raising her six children, and enjoyed being with her ten grandchildren and great – granddaughter. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Carol is survived by her sons Brett...

Renante Buendia, most commonly known as “Rey” to many, passed away on February 24, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his kids, Alfonso (14) and Samantha (10), his mother, Erlinda and 2 sisters, Erosalyn and Rhoda. He will remain forever in our hearts. Viewing for family and friends starts at 3pm-9pm followed by a vigil at 7pm on March 3, 2019, Oak Park Hills Chapel, Walnut Creek. Funeral service is on March 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM, St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 5562...

Juniom Amante Acol, age 78, of Walnut Creek, California, passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2019 surrounded by his family at his beloved home. He is now reunited with his late children Danessa and Darius “Bully” Acol and other family members. He was born on June 13, 1940, in Lanai Cityi, Hawaii, he was the son of the late Juan and Nieves (Amante) Acol. Juniom was an ornamental ironworker for 25 years and owned and operated his own landscaping business called “We Got...

Doris K. Yamamoto, of Walnut Creek, Ca., passed peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2019. She is survived by her two sons, Gene (Ahn) and Vincent (Roberta), her brother, Ernest (Coleen) Mori, sister, Joyce (Joe) Nishimura and her grandchildren, Christopher, Kelly, Maggie, Niko, and Anthony. She remains forever in our hearts and in Heaven, with our Lord Jesus Christ.  Funeral Services 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at St. John Vianney Church, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Rd,...

Barbara Ann Pendergrass August 18, 1934-February 21, 2019 Resident of El Sobrante, CA Barbara Ann Pendergrass passed away on Thursday after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She touched many lives with her social activism in the community advocating for issues that she felt strongly about. She impressed everyone with her enthusiasm and caring nature. Barbara was born in Wisconsin to Asel and Angie Weldon, she was third oldest of eight children. Barbara worked for Napa County and Contra...

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It is with great sadness that the family of Eloise R. Beauchamp announces her passing. Eloise, 88, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.  A long-time resident of Walnut Creek, Eloise joins her loving husband, Philip “Gene” Beauchamp and her dear brother, Raymond Rios, who preceded her. Eloise is survived by her sons: Robert Montgomery (Sheryl), Steve “Boz” Montgomery (Geri), and Mark Montgomery; step children: Philip Beauchamp (Lynda),...

Juniom Amante Acol passed peacefully from this world surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Cagaoan) Acol, his daughter, Desiree Acol and his son, Dominic Acol; and his mother Nieves Amante Acol.  Juniom was a retired Ironworker, having worked for 25 years, was a resident of Contra Costa County for 16 years and was a native of Lanai, Hawaii. Memorial Services are pending at the Christ the King Catholic Church, 199 Brandon Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA...