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Michelle Yvette Adams
Jan. 11, 2026
It is with Heavy Hearts we announce the passing of Michell Yvette Adams on Saturday January 11th 2026 in Oakland, California at the age of 71. At Chapel of the Chimes, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. We will ensure that this site is updated...
Brian Levantine
Jan. 10, 2026
Brian Levantine, 74, of Oakland, CA, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, after a decades-long journey with prostate cancer. Born and raised in Los Angeles to Daniel and Rose (Zimtbaum) LeVantine, Brian grew from a curious and adventurous boy into a true renaissance man, devoted husband,...
Weveline Vita Aragon
Jan. 03, 2026
Weveline Vita Aragon, born December 17, 1946, in the Philippines, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Oakland, California. Her life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Weveline dedicated more than 40 years of her life to nursing, a...
Black, Lillian S.
Jan. 03, 2026
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Waters, Joanna Kaye
Jan. 03, 2026
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Skocypec, Cynthia
Dec. 30, 2025
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Cynthia Stone Ely
Dec. 30, 2025
Friends, family, and even acquaintances remember Cynthia Ely for her curiosity, style, and pizzazz-infused embrace of life. Hailing from a distinguished background, Cynthia was anything but stuffy -- she fully transcended her proper origins with a sense of adventure and joie de vivre. Cynthia...
Stephen Anthony Bruno
Dec. 28, 2025
Stephen Anthony Bruno passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 in Hayward after a short illness. He was born in Oakland, California on August 15, 1955 and grew up in Alameda. Stephen was preceded in death by his loving mother, Charlotte and supportive father, Anthony Bruno. Stephen loved...
Austin Gray
Dec. 27, 2025
The passing of Austin Whitney Gray marks a deep irreplaceable loss felt by many. He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His amazing laugh and playful personality filled our hearts with happiness and eased any stress. Austin was born in Oakland, California, on August 8, 1986,...
Elsie Chew Jang
Dec. 27, 2025
A lifelong Oaklander, Elsie was born November 8, 1935, the youngest of 6 children. Her parents were Chew Jung Him and Chew Fong Shee. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and Westlake Junior High School. She graduated from Oakland Technical High School and earned her Associate Degree from...