Website Obituary of Mother Margaret Sharpe Jones “Her children arise and call her blessed.” – Proverbs 31:28a Margaret Sharpe Jones, affectionately known as “Mother,” was born April 14, 1929, in Baxter, Arkansas, and entered eternal rest on August 28, 2025, after 96 years of a life well-lived....

Eulogy for Jerry Robinson (“J.R.”) Today we gather to honor the life of Jerry Robinson, known to many as J.R. Born on August 19, 1960 in San Francisco, Jerry lived with humor, energy, and a deep love for his family. He was a devoted son, brother, father, and uncle who cared deeply and always...

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Allison Griffin, age 35, of Alameda, passed away on August 26, 2025. Born in Oakland, California, on March 22, 1990, Allison was raised in Alameda and graduated from Alameda High School. She married Jose Torres on July 24, 2021, and together they built a loving home and family. Allison was a...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Julie Heinz (born Maria Mai Le Dung), who died peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was 80 years old. Julie was a devoted wife to her late husband, Charles Heinz, Sr., and a nurturing...

Obituary for Tracy Nishimura It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Tracy Nishimura, who left us peacefully on August 24, 2025. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 5, 1960, Tracy lived 65 joyful years filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to the people he...

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On November 2, 1942, Cleo Marie was born to parents Cleo and Daisy Mae Jones in East Oakland, CA, the town she proudly called home for decades. Her adolescent years were spent ruling the field of Elmhurst Jr. High School as part of the “Powder Puff Football Team” and dancing in Ruth Beckford’s...

Phan, Truc, 80, of Oakland, passed away on 08/22/2025. He was born in Ben Tre, Vietnam on 08/21/1945. Truc Phan received his master of arts from HCMC University of Fine Arts where he worked as an art professor for more than 20 years. He was survived by his children Mai Bui, Phuoc Phan, Ngan Phan...

Our mother, Adeline Pastores was born in Natividad, Pangasinan, Philippines on August 4, 1928 to Sylvestre and Bienvinida DeLeon. She was the eldest of eight siblings: the late Carmelita, Rosario, the late Recto, the late Aida, Sylvestre Jr., Arturo and Roger. In 1950, Adeline earned her Bachelor...

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Clark McBride III 1932-2025 With the passing of Clark McBride at San Ramon, California on August 19, 2025, California lost a strong contributor to the quality of civic life. Clark was born in Berkeley, California, the first child of Reuben Clark McBride, Jr., a general contractor, and his wife...