Anka Splivalo's Obituary
ANKA SPLIVALOApril 28th 1909 ' June 26th 2012Piedmont, CA Anka passed away on June 26th from natural causes. Born in Yugoslavia, she and her husband Matthew moved to the U.S. shortly after they were married. This was the beginning of a most beautiful life. Anka and Matthew moved into their home in Piedmont, where she lived for the next 70 years. She is survived by her two children Dorian and Victoria, 4 grandchildren: Lesley, Matthew, Greg and Teresa, 7 great-grandchildren and many other beloved family members and friends. They owned and operated the Oakland and S.F. Health Food stores. Besides working until the age of 90 at the S. F. store, she was an ardent gardener with over 100 spectacular roses that she lovingly cared for in her garden. Anka's beauty and strength as the family matriarch will forever be remembered and cherished by all her loved ones.There will be a viewing on Friday, July 13th from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. The memorial service will be held at St. Leo Church at 176 Ridgeway Avenue in Oakland, on Saturday, July 14th at 10:00am. A reception at Highlands Country Club, 10 Hiller Drive, Oakland immediately following services.
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