CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES

Archive for May, 2010

Richard Lee Barthi, 55 CARLSBAD — Richard passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 26, 2010. He was a former …..
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Robert “Bob” Terrance Beam July 13, 1930 - Apr. 24, 2010 Former Resident of Hayward Robert “Bob” Terrance Beam died peacefully on the morning …..
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Steadfast, quiet and determined. Independent and self-reliant. Selfless. Kind, thoughtful and patient. Upbeat and curious. Caring and comforting. Warm and welcoming. Watchful. Meticulous and efficient. Never complaining; never criticizing. Gentle, generous, giving and loving. Always helping and rarely resting. Those words and phrases just begin to describe our mom. Born in Bergen, Norway on September 11, 1914, Berit was the eldest daughter of Ingolf and Gudrun Henriksen. Mom loved the sea and the Norwegian summers on the island of Frekhaug, gathering mussels for bait, fishing and navigating her yellow row boat around the fjord. Ingolf, a skilled metal worker who made ship’s implements, immigrated to the U.S. and found work in New York in 1927. A year later he sent for his wife, two daughters and two sons. Together, they lived in a brownstone walkup in Brooklyn, where Berit attended public schools and later, Brooklyn College. She embraced learning and found joy in her sisters of Alpha Delta Pi. The World’s Fair of 1939 was an exciting location for a blind date, to be followed by a sustaining courtship and 53 year marriage to H. James Carter, an electrical engineer. The war years were brightened by the birth of a daughter, Dale Berit and a son, Frank Alfred II. Another daughter, Susan Collington, followed soon after the war’s end. At home in Chevy Chase, MD, mom sewed, cooked, baked and cleaned. She dearly loved roses and carefully tended her garden to yield the delicate flowers that brightened our home. Mom was the master of the kitchen and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mom’s culinary skills kept the kitchen alive and so many fragrant aromas always filled the air. Chocolate chip cookies were a household staple and it seemed Mom’s cookie tin never ran empty. Mom brought much love and happiness to our family. Her ever-youthful exuberance earned her the nickname, Pup. Her death on May 21, 2010 left an unfathomable void and profound sadness for us all. But her love and care so greatly enriched our hearts and lives that we are connected to her for all eternity. Pup is survived by her three children, Dale Levert (George), Frank Carter (Annie), Sue Barnes (Ben); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donations can be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St, Petaluma, CA 94952; Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20016; or Alpha Delta Pi, 1386 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. Family assisted by ~ PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, PETALUMA.
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Bernardo (Ben) F. Da Silva Passed peacefully into God’s care at home in San Francisco surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2010. Age 80. He is survived by Patricia, his beloved wife of 52 years. Devoted father of David (Mary), Karen Chiodo (Tony). Linda Mitchell (Will) and Diane Pilawski (Chris), and cherished grandfather of Jessica and Brandon Da Silva, Anthony and Kathryn Chiodo. Also survived by numerous brothers/sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bernardo was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Lilia Da Silva, brother Gus and sister Evelyn. A private family service was held on May 28. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Gabriel Church, 2559 40th Ave, SF,CA 94116, or the charity of your choice.
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A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Torres, 75, of Vacaville, will be held at noon on Wednesday, June 2, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1781 Marshall Road, in Vacaville. Father Daniel Looney will officiate. Burial will follow at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, Vacaville. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening, June 1, at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 524 Elmira Road, from 5 to 8 p.m., with Rosary at 6 p.m. Arrangements are by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 446-3233, www.vacahillschapel.com.
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Billy Haley 04/30/1926 ~ 05/17/2010 Died peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 17, 2010. He will be missed by his niece Joyce, her husband Warren Kapsner, special nephew Richard and his wife Wendy and many lifetime friends in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially George Lord and Kevin Williams. As family and friends we wish to acknowledge the loving care provided to Bill by his caregivers (William, Cris and Jairo) for over six years. We also acknowledge the long time care of Dr. Loren Stolle and the most recent care provided by Sutter Hospice. Bill was a native of Minneapolis, MN and after WWII he settled in San Francisco and met his partner in life, Thomas J. Gilroy, Jr. (deceased). Bill was a Real Estate Broker for many years, previously associated with Columbia Realty, a founding partner in Hartford Properties and at the time of his retirement he operated his own business as Bill Haley Real Estate. Bill had a zest for life and enjoyed foreign travel. He toured England and visited London on many occasions: English culture, history and people fascinated him. In his final years Bill enjoyed his afternoon cocktails with friends. The living-room atmosphere provided by the local bar was warm, friendly and filled with relaxed conversation and laughter. Bill found a home away from home at the Twin Peaks. A gathering of friends (A Toast to Bill Haley) is planned for Friday, June 4, 2010 from 12:30 to 3:PM. Please contact Joe Titi at (415) 626-0767 or email at abmssf@aol.com - for details.
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Mary Alice Blackburn, born January 15, 1922 passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2010. She was a 27 year resident of Santa Clarita., She graduated from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles and started her working career at Bullocks in Downtown Los Angeles, while also serving as a volunteer at the U.S.O. during World War II., In 1944 she met Del Blackburn, who was in the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in San Francisco, Ca. They were married on September 25th, 1944. He was sent to Europe two weeks later. They were married for 50 years., Mary Alice and Del had two daughters, Carole (Tony) Bradley, Donna (Pete) Peterson; her grandchildren, Scott (Donna) Miller, Kevin Miller, Darin and Dan Bartzack. She was affectionately known as G.G. to her great-grandchildren, Crystal (Jeff) Cacic, Alexandrea, Joseph and Emily Miller, Jessica and Jacob Miller. She was blessed with three great-great-grandchildren, Cole and Payson Cacic and Wyatt Quessenberry. Her husband, Del and her grandsons, Darin and Dean Bartzack., There will be a private grave side service for family and freinds., Mary Alice’s family wrote, “She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Vivian Bollinger CARDIFF- ENCINITAS/ VISTA — Vivian Bollinger passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010. She was born in San Pedro, Calif., on November …..
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BONNIE NADINE HOLLAR Bonnie was born on November 20, 1948 in Bozeman, Montana. She passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Lake Elsinore due to complications from cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. She was an incredible woman who touched the lives of many people she came in contact with. She always kept a smile on her face and would always have a positive outlook on life in spite of her debilitating illnesses. Bonnie leaves behind her loving husband of nearly 30 years, Steve Hollar, her nephew Cory, and her 2 daughters Heather and Holly, along with her 6 grandchildren Chandler, Felicia, Savannah, Meghan, Maddison and Charlie. In lieu of flowers please donate to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or The
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Marjorie Thomas Brown Resident of San Francisco/Oakland Marjorie Thomas Brown, a remarkable woman of grace, wisdom, intellect and style, has departed this life. After …..
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