Mavis Gordon

San Lorenzo, California – Mavis Gordon, resident of San Lorenzo, California, passed away on Tuesday the 16th of May, 2017 at the age of 92.

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Lily Botosh

Tuesday the 16th of May in her home at the age of 98.

Born in 1919 in Iron River, Wisconsin, Lily attended Columbia High School in Iron River. She was very active and affiliated with Iron River First Presbyterian Church, VFW, 4H, All Scouts, and Green Thumbers.

Lily was a beloved housewife and mother who loved crafting, knitting, crochet, sewing and farming. Lily was known to have a wonderful smile that could light up a room.

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Salvador Gudino

Salvador R. Gudino entered peacefully into rest in San Lorenzo surrounded by his devoted family on May 16, 2017.  He was 59 years old.

A native of Mexico, Salvador was born on September 8, 1957 to Manuel & Teresa Gudino.

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Dona Stokes

Donna Pearl Stokes, age 89, went to be with her Lord on May 16, 2017, surrounded by her family in San Leandro. 

She was born September 7, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Samuel and Elizabeth Hanni.

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Doris Silva

Doris Ann (Gonsalves) Silva, 95, of Hayward, CA, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at 5:45 am. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Louis Anthony Silva, of Hayward, in 1997. Doris is survived by four children; Diane George and her husband Bill George, of Castro Valley, Ron Silva and his wife Patti of Union City, Tom Silva and his wife Pat of Manteca, and Louis Silva and his wife Sandy of San Ramon; one brother, David Gonsalves and his wife Mary Ann of Hayward; five grandchildren, Greg Silva and his wife Heidi of San Ramon, Nathan Silva of San Ramon, Molly Lux and her husband Jeremy of San Ramon, Maureen Silva of Oakland, and Joel Silva of Sacramento; and four great-grandchildren, Patrick and Andrew (Greg), and Killian and Ruby (Molly).

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Vanessa Willis

San Pablo, California – Vanessa ‘Diann’ Willis, resident of San Pablo, California, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 62.

Born August 30, 1955 in Greenville, Texas, Diann attended Greenville Sr. High School and San Francisco City College.

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Ignatius Hidalgo

Ignatius “Mickey” Hidalgo entered peacefully into rest at his home in San Lorenzo on May 11, 2017. He was 94 years old.

Born in Watsonville on February 9, 1923 to Chris and Felicitas Hidalgo, Mickey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mickey attended Watsonville Union High School. He took great pride in his career as a carpenter for 70 years, building his own duplex in San Leandro in which he owned and his cabin in South Lake Tahoe where he loved to fish and visit often. His dedication to his career earned him a 70 Year Pin from the Carpenter’s Union of which he was so proud of. He served his country while in the ARMY, stationed in France from 1943-1946 and fought in WWII.

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Jose Ocampo

Jose Samonte “Pe Ping” Ocampo entered peacefully into rest at his San Lorenzo home on May 9, 2017. He was 79 years old.

Born in the Philippines on August 14, 1937 to Sotero L. and Albina S. Ocampo, Jose was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He attended Sierra MADRE Institute, Guzman Institute of Technology, National Radio School and the Institute of Technology. Jose worked for 40 years as an Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed Motorcycling, Hum Radio, Singing and listening.

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Lilia Jacinto

Lilia Sosa Jacinto

Born 5/25/22 in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Died 5/9/17 in Oakland, CA

Mom (also known as Lola or Manang Lil) of Boac, Marinduque, was married to Isidor Jacinto (deceased 1972) and had four children: Cecilia (Jim Sylves), Robert (Laura), Diana (Abe Millado) and Richard (Rhonda Jones); five grandchildren – Lora (Dale), Erin (Jay), Jamie (Jason), Grace and Matthew and one great grandchild - Carson.

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Rudolph Mello

Rudolph “Rudy” Mello, 93, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2017. The 11th child of Portuguese immigrants, Manuel and Virginia Mello, Rudy was born on January 14, 1924. Growing up in Oakland, Rudy was active in sports as one of CYO and McClymond High School’s star baseball players. Soon after, drafted during WWII, Rudy served in the European Theatre including but not limited to the Battle of the Bulge.

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