Hagop James Derentz of Danville, CA passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 at the age of 92. Jim was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He attended high school at the American Academy on the island of Cyprus and graduated from the American University of Beirut in 1953. Jim commenced on his “American Dream” with his wife and young daughter when he immigrated to the United States in 1961 via Bangor, Maine. This trip stayed long in his memories as it was a bold and adventurous...

Mahshid Karimi (née Eshghpour), age 84, passed away on March 31st, 2024, in Lafayette, CA after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was a sensitive soul, strong, kind and generous. A gifted painter and artist, animal lover who rescued many homeless cats and donated to various animal shelters, she also rejoiced in delighting everyone with her incredible culinary recipes. In her spare time, she would enjoy reading, watching old movies, celebrating all things...

William Edgar Lowery passed away peacefully in Moraga, California on March 31, 2024, two and a half years after Sally, his adored wife of 67 years. Bill is survived by his four sons, Bill (Laurie), Bob (Vicki), Michael (Mary) and John “J.P.” (Priscilla); daughter-in-law Elizabeth Lowery; 13 grandchildren, Gavin, Conor, and Brenna; Joe, Katie, Sarah, and Kristen; Brady, Colby and Molly; Liam, Aidan and Rowan; and two great-grandchildren, Josie and Luke. He is predeceased by his...

GERALDINE ANTONETTA RENTZ OBITUARY Geraldine (Geri) Antonetta Rentz, 82, of Walnut Creek, CA passed away in her Rossmoor home on March 20, 2024.  Geri was predeceased by her parents Raymond Rentz and Concetta Nacovanni Rentz, and her brother, Karl Karbens.  Geri is survived by her beloved sister, Diana Rentz and cousins, Valerie Kosinski and Ken Travis.  Geri was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 21, 1941.  Her father died when Geri was five years old and the...

Obituary and Tribute to Rev. Grace Choon Kim Rev. Grace Choon Kim of Walnut Creek, California, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on March 18, 2024. Grace was born on May 10, 1942 in Gwangju, South Korea.  She studied German at Sungkyunkwan University. After graduation, she worked for the Swedish Hospital and the Norwegian Consulate in Seoul.  Grace met her husband, the Reverand Sun Bai Kim, when they were teenagers attending the same church in Gwangju. They eventually...

En Memoria de Nina Contreras Nina Contreras, de 47 años, murió el 17 de marzo de 2024 en su casa de Oakland después de luchar contra la neurofibromatosis y otras afecciones existentes. Nuestra Nina nació el 25 de marzo de 1976 en Oakland. Fue la primera hija de María Guadalupe Contreras y Franscico Javier Contreras, seguida de una amorosa hermana de Gema Contreras y Franscico Javier JR Contreras. Nina vivió una gran vida junto con su familia y muchos...

After a protracted battle with breast cancer, Rona Dysa-Fabio Sarael died on March 17, 2024, 2:40 pm at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, CA surrounded by her family at the age of 49. She leaves behind her husband, Hudson and her precious only son, Zachary Elijah. Rona Dysa was born on January 13, 1975 in Cebu City Philippines, to mother Josefina and father Rudy, who predeceased her. She grew up in a loving family with brother Ryan and sister Rosie. From elementary to college,...

The life and legacy of Edwina Escalona sadly ended on March 14, 2014, at 104 years old. Known fondly as Eddye, a beacon of love and warmth who touched the lives of all who knew her. Edwina's journey began on December 19, 1919, in DeCoto, California, now Union City, as the beloved daughter of Jose and Frances Agua. Edwina is preceded in death by her husband Fred Escalona, sisters Mary Garcia, Dora Linares, Frances Waters and brothers Joseph Waters, and Michael Agua Throughout her 104...

Jackline Ann Line, born January 28, 1941, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2024, in Concord, CA after battling Alzheimer's disease for several years. She is survived by her son, Troy Coggiola, her daughter, Holly Calagna, her brother, Paul Line, and her five grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

Henry H Kramer Obituary August 19, 1930 -  March 11, 2024 I decided to write my own obituary because who knows me better than me.  I had a very rewarding and fruitful life being blessed with a wonderful and loving wife (Carol), family (Paul, Scott, Pamela, Ann – Paul's wife, Sam - Pamela’s Husband, Christian - our live wire grandson), and Joe – Scott's spouse). I was born in 1930 in the Bronx, New York City of German immigrants who brought me to Christ...