obituaries
Memorial for airman killed in car crash
A memorial service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center for Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Truitt, a 2006 Liberty High School graduate. Truitt, 23, died in a car cr...
Feb 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Aaron W. Ganz
July 3, 1972-Jan. 13, 2012

Aaron W. Ganz is survived by his parents, Gary and Debra Ganz; brother, Gabriel Ganz, Sr.; nephews, Gabe Ganz, Jr., Braden and Luke; niece, Sierra; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He lea...
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William Kent Little
Discovery Bay resident William Kent Little passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 after a brief illness, which took his life unexpectedly at the age of 71. Respected and loved by all, Bill will alw...
Jan 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arleen Ames Thompson Challberg
Arleen Ames Thompson Challberg was born in Chicago on March 4, 1916 and died on Jan. 1, 2012 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of Paul and Amanda Ames and lived much of her life in Oakland. A...
Jan 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Douglas W. Neely
June 5, 1958-Dec. 25, 2011

Antioch resident Doug Neely passed away Christmas Day from sarcoma cancer; he was diagnosed in late November. Doug touched many lives with his spirit and kindness. He was often described as a gent...
Jan 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Shirley Barbara Ramos
Brentwood resident Shirley Barbara Ramos, 83, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8. Born April 12, 1928 in San Francisco to Edward and Eudora Greene, Shirley worked for Kellogg’s for 30 years, retiring...
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Evelyn Urenda Aug. 18, 1960-Nov. 11, 2011
Oakley resident Evelyn Urenda is survived by one brother, eight sisters and many nephews and nieces. Mass will be held on Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakle...
Dec 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Edmund Leslie “Mac” Macdonald, Jr. Jan. 27, 1924-Dec. 7, 2011
Brentwood resident Edmund Leslie “Mac” Macdonald, Jr. was born in San Francisco and raised in Calaveras County until his teens. For 56 years he lived in Walnut Creek, where he was surrounded by his...
Dec 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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William H. Scholle
Nov. 30, 1929-Nov. 30, 2011

Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 on his 82nd birthday. Born and raised in Tacoma, Wash., he attended the University of Washington. Bill moved...
Dec 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Russ Harris
1927-2011

Russell E. Harris, 84, entered in to rest on Nov. 9, 2011, due to complications from an infection. Russ was born June 5, 1927 in Dennison, Texas to the Rev. Charles and Mrs. Pauline Harris. Russ h...
Dec 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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