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Annette Woo, 82, of El Cerrito, California, died at home on March 31, 2026. She was born in San Francisco, California, the second youngest among a family of 7 siblings. Annette was cherished; a faithful wife, devoted mother and loving aunt. She is survived by her husband, Harold Headgan Woo,...

Ben’s Life Benedicto Rose Navarra, 73, of Oakland, California, was called home to the Lord on March 30, 2026, passing peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 29, 1952, in Bacan, Banga, Aklan, Benedicto lived a life rooted in faith, guided by God’s love, and dedicated to...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Stuart was born in Oakland, California on December 17, 1953 to James and Marcelle Rosemon. She was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Berkeley High School in 1971, where she met her husband, Joel Stuart. She later attended classes at the College of Alameda. She...

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Dr. Leslie Edward Frank Piskitel, a devoted physician, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Oakland, California, at the age of 89. Born on October 20, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, Leslie was the son of Margaret and Frank Piskitel, both Hungarian immigrants. He grew...

James Moses Kiser (“Jim”) died on March 29, 2026, ending a remarkable journey that began June 3,1932, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, and extended throughout the world. Jim was born to Grace and Finley Kiser and grew up in the Cincinnati area of Ohio with his siblings Robert, Vera and Vivian. Jim...

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Mark Betz, 73, of Alameda, California, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on Valentine’s Day in Alameda, Mark was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He grew up in Alameda and graduated from Alameda High School, Class of 1972. He went on to...

Edna Earl Watson was born on July 18th 1930 in Malvern, Arkansas. Edna was the eldest twin of 12 children born to Birthon Watson and Edna Mae ( Mitchell ) Watson. Birthon was the 11th of 16 while Edna Mae was 3rd of 5 living out of 14 born to Cassie Mitchell and Amanda (Anderson) Mitchell of...

IN REMEMBRANCE Curtis Eugene Griffin was born January 10, 1953, in Monticello, Arkansas, to Marie Prosper and James Griffin. Curtis or Eugene, as he was lovingly known, grew up in Hamburg, Arkansas, and was raised by his mother Marie and bonus father Velmar D. Adams. He attended Hamburg High...