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R. Clark McBride III
Aug. 19, 2025
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...
Saundra Renee Gaston
Aug. 18, 2025
On December 7,1960 Saundra Renee Gaston was born. She was raised in Berkeley ca where she attended school and met some of her life long friends. She had a caring nature that led her to jobs within the BUSD where she cared for disabled children, then later disabled adults. She had an amazing green...
Hongmei Chen
Aug. 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Hongmei Chen on August 28th 2025. 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 as soon as the family provides us with more information
Richard "Rick" Dailey
Aug. 16, 2025
Richard Michael Dailey of Oakland for 50+ years and San Leandro, CA, died peacefully on August 16, 2025. He was 81. Rick was an easygoing and positive person, loved by all who knew him. He greeted everyone with a smile, followed by a thoughtful question, a listening ear, and an ability to make...
Nancy Yadira Bamaca
Aug. 13, 2025
En Memoria de Nancy Bamaca. Nancy Bamaca, de 39 años, falleció en paz el 13 de agosto de 2025. Nació el 11 de septiembre de 1985 en Guatemala y con el tiempo hizo su camino a Estados Unidos, donde construyó una vida hermosa. No solo como hija pero como hermana, tía, amiga, y sobre todo, una madre...
David Rollins Jr.
Aug. 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Rollins Jr. on August 13th 2025. 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 as soon as the family provides us with more...
Timothy Henry Morgan
Aug. 12, 2025
Timothy, affectionately known as Dad, Tim, Timmy, and Paw Paw, was born and raised in San Francisco, California. Throughout his life, he resided in Oakland, Berkeley, Antioch, and other cities around the East Bay. A die-hard Bay Area sports enthusiast, he proudly supported the Oakland (Las Vegas)...
Lila Marie Alba
Aug. 09, 2025
Lila Marie Alba, a radiant soul whose heart overflowed with compassion, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and quiet strength. Born on May 22, 1979, in South Korea, Lila moved to the U.S. at just 8 months old, beginning a life filled with warmth and connection....
Thelma Louise Dawson
Aug. 09, 2025
It is with Heavy Hearts we announce the passing of Thelma Louise Dawson on August 9th 2025 in Oakland California. 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 as soon as the family...
Mercedes Palacios
Aug. 08, 2025
Mercedes Palacios 1941–2025: An Appreciation A wonderful mother and baker for so many, who saw only the best in her family. Nana, as we—her family—loved to call her, was a person who would never abandon those closest to her. Victor Jr., her son, told me that his earliest memory of Nana was when...
Gloria Margaret Klein Smith
Aug. 07, 2025
Smith, Gloria Margaret Klein, 99 years, of Pacifica Senior Living in San Leandro, passed away August 7, 2025. She was born in Oakland, California on February 24, 1926. Gloria graduated from Oakland High School. As a young woman she worked at H.C. Capwells. Gloria married George A. Smith on April...
Caruthers, Quinton
Aug. 06, 2025
Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.