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Maura S. Atherton, Born November 30, 1926 in San Mateo, Philippines to her parents Inocencio and Felisa San Andres. She died Saturday November 21, 2020 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Dwain Atherton, devoted sister of the late Constancio, Emiliana, Felix, Turiano, Aurora and Cresencio; also loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Maura was a dedicated teacher in her country, San Mateo Rizal, Philippines.    She received her Master of Arts from University...

Carol Ann Peterson January 9, 1941 ~ November 20, 2020   Carol Ann Peterson, lifelong and 4th generation Martinez resident, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on November 20, 2020.  She was 79 and just shy of her 80th birthday.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Bob & Bill Shelby, as well as her sister, Bobby Jean Youell.  She is survived by the family she cherished including her loving husband of 61 years, David; her sister Sharon Shelby...

Dr. Mustafa H. Adatepe, M.D., age 89, passed away on November 18, 2020 at his home in Walnut Creek, CA surrounded by his loving, close-knit family. Dr. Adatepe was born in Ankara, Turkey, where he grew up and graduated from medical school. After immigrating to the U.S. in the early 1960's, and becoming a proud naturalized U.S. citizen, he decided to specialize in Nuclear Medicine. Throughout his career he was involved in various research projects and helped to author several scholarly...

Virginia D. Kellogg, beloved mother, went to be with the Lord November 18, 2020. She was born in Athol, Idaho April 16, 1920.  She married Frederic D. Kellogg August 7, 1943.  They lived a rich and happy life amid the US Navy community ultimately settling in Moraga, California. Virginia was actively involved in her church and Bible study fellowship.  She was a floral designer who excelled at wedding flowers. Virginia is survived by her three children, grandchildren and...

Bernarda Quintero Lauro  June 11, 1924 ~ 2020   Visitation November 19, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Oakmont Mortuary's Redwood Chapel Lafayette, California Burial November 20, 2020 at 1:00 P.M Queen of Heaven Cemetery Lafayette, California

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Anders June 21, 1966 – November 10, 2020 Kathy was raised in Pittsburg, California by her Mother, Aldeen and Father, John Ferrante. Kathy attended all her schooling in Pittsburg, graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1984. Following graduation, she attended Sacramento State University and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Kathy began raising her family in Martinez, beginning with her first daughter Katie, followed by her son,...

Edilberto Reyes Simeon, 74 years old, passed away on the evening of November 3, 2020 in Danville, California. Eddie is survived by his wife, Corazon Buntan Simeon, of 48 years of marriage. He is preceded in death by his father, Nicolas Avendano of Navotas; and his mother, Agripina Reyes of Navotas. He is the 2nd child of eight siblings. His siblings are Vicky, Dan, Alice, Titus, Deo, Heldy and Tippin. Eddie was born on April 23, 1946 in Navotas, Philippines. He graduated from Saint James...

Mikhail Yanovsky January 26, 1949 - November 2, 2020 Mikhail Yanovsky, 71, longtime resident of Concord, CA died on November 2, 2020 after a long and tumultuous battle with Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia/Alzheimer's. Mikhail was born in Chechelnik, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, the eldest of two children, where he lived until he attended college in Moscow. Growing up he was a loyal son and brother, taking great care of his sickly mother who suffered from paralysis. He was athletic...