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Myron Martin
Apr. 27, 2025
Myron "Marty" Michael Martin passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025. Marty was born on December 24, 1949 in San Francisco, California. He attended Hillcrest Elementary School, St. Theresa's School, and Bishop O'Dowd High School, all in Oakland, California. He went on to attend college...
Lisa Deana Ryman Miner
Apr. 27, 2025
Lisa Deana Ryman Miner was born August 14, 1959, in Chico CA to Patricia Gagnier Marsh and William Emmett Marsh, her stepfather. Her biological father was James Sims Ryman. She passed peacefully into the arms of the universe in the hour before dawn on April 27, 2025 after a year-long battle with...
Ian Hay Falconer
Apr. 27, 2025
Ian Hay Falconer passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay to Sidney and Dorothy Falconer. Ian was educated in England and graduated from Bristol University, then earned a Master’s degree from Brandeis University. While in Waltham, MA, he met...
Jeffrey W. St. George
Apr. 24, 2025
Jeffrey St. George, a devoted craftsman and cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 24, 2005. Born in Connecticut, Jeffrey’s journey led him westward to California, where he found his home in the beautiful Bay Area. A carpenter by trade, Jeffrey dedicated over 25 years to...
Goldsby, Irma Lee
Apr. 23, 2025
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Michael John Wright
Apr. 22, 2025
Michael John Wright Feb. 27, 1956 - April 2, 2025 Michael John Wright, 69, passed away April 2, 2025. Born in Berkeley and raised in Richmond, Michael built a life rooted in community, curiosity, and connection. He was a dedicated numismatist and real estate investor, but more than that, he was a...
Barbara Dewitt Johnson
Apr. 21, 2025
Barbara Johnson, born on July 4, 1934, in California, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. A lifelong educator, Barbara dedicated her career to enriching young minds, spending the majority of her time working with the Oakland Unified School District. Her unwavering passion for learning and...
Sano, Mutsuko
Apr. 21, 2025
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
David Michael Cantal
Apr. 20, 2025
David M Cantal San Leandro On April 20, 2025 David passed unexpectedly in his sleep. Born to Marie and Marvin Cantal on April 6, 1957. David was one of six children, Carolyn, Lois, Allen (deceased) Dale and Teresa (deceased). David started working in construction out of high school. He later...
McElroy, Phyllis Arnetta
Apr. 20, 2025
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Barbara E. Lee
Apr. 19, 2025
Barbara E. Lee, born on May 18, 1929, in San Francisco, California, passed away peacefully at her home on April 19, 2025, at the age of 95. A dedicated and compassionate soul, Barbara devoted 20 years of her life to serving as a nurse in San Mateo County, where her kindness and unwavering...
Diane Mary Gordon
Apr. 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Diane Alexander Mann Gordon Lifetime resident of Oakland, California, Diane was the beloved and devoted daughter of Frank and Esther Alexander. She built a remarkable career as a newspaper advertisement saleswoman and manager, working with esteemed publications including the...