Published on May 11th, 2022 James Arthur Field Jim Field, or Cowboy Jimmy as he was known to many, lived a vibrant and rich life. Brimming with creativity, graciousness and a deep love for his family and friends until he left this world for lush pastures elsewhere.
Published on May 11th, 2022 Charles George "Pete" Sonne Charles George Sonne, much better known as Pete, of Orinda, California, left us on May 1, 2022 at the age of 83, after a lifetime of making friends everywhere, filling the room with funny one-liners, playing a prank or two on his friends and family, and working hard in ...
Published on May 11th, 2022 Chester Jung Chester Jung died of multiple organ failure ...
Published on April 27th, 2022 Robert Leon Mills, Orinda Longtime Orinda resident, Robert (Bob) Mills, died on Feb. 24, after battling numerous medical problems. He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 53 years. The son of Doris and Leon Mills, Bob was born in Berkeley, Calif., and graduated from Hayward High in 1956. He ...
Published on April 27th, 2022 Eleanor Farr Clark Eleanor was born to Sarah "Peg" Messerer Farr and Cecil Parker Farr on Dec. 18, 1938, in San Francisco, Calif. She passed away on March 14, 2022.
Eleanor's early life was impacted by ...
Published on March 30th, 2022 Barbara June (Rivers) Novogradac Mother, wife, friend, real estate entrepreneur, financial executive, and longtime Orinda resident Barbara June (Rivers) Novogradac, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, after a formidable battle with cancer.
Published on March 30th, 2022 Harrold Jones Rust Jr. Following a week surrounded by hymns and prayers from his family, Harrold Jones Rust, Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Moraga and into the Lord's embrace on Jan. 8. Harrold, known as "Rusty" by all who knew him well, was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Harrold ...
Published on March 2nd, 2022 Rose Lee Tom Rose Lee Tom, a longtime resident of Moraga, California, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 in Gilroy, California from problems due to heart and kidney failure. She was 94 years old. ...
Published on March 2nd, 2022 Oscar Nance Travland, Jr. Oscar Nance Travland, Jr. of Palm Desert, California, passed away on Jan. 23 with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Beeville, Texas on July 17, 1937 to Oscar and Melba Travland, he was one of five children. His parents owned the airport in Beeville, and thus ...
Published on March 2nd, 2022 Joseph F. Cloidt Joseph Fredrick Cloidt, who lived 47 years in Orinda, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 92 on Jan. 26 in Reno, Nev. Known to his friends and family as "Joe" he was born on April 17, 1929, in Great Falls, Montana, the only child of Joseph Cloidt Sr. and Marie ...
Published on February 16th, 2022 Charlotte Angela Pagani Savinovich Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep, following her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Charlotte was born to Charles and Marguerite Pagani. She was the middle child, and grew up ...
Published on January 5th, 2022 Lawrence (Larry) Randall Park Lawrence Randall Park ("Larry Park") passed suddenly Nov. 24, 2021 at the age of 58 in San Rafael, California, preceded in 2020 by father Brian Lee Park, survived by mother Lesley Sue Park, brother Robert Alexander Park, and niece Katharina Park. Lawrence was born Dec. ...
Published on January 5th, 2022 Stephen Thomas Herrin Born April 13, 1946 in Fort Bragg, N.C. and passed away on Dec. 25, 2021 with family by his side in Corte Madera, Calif. Stephen Thomas Herrin, an Orinda resident for 41 years, was a loving and caring man who always put his family first. He loved running and ran over ...
Published on December 8th, 2021 Marilyn Smith Van Stralen Marilyn Smith Van Stralen, born August 14, 1933, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age 88 on Nov. 13 in Moraga, California.
Marilyn's beauty and sophistication ...
Published on November 10th, 2021 Linda Marie Borrelli Linda Marie Borrelli, 82, a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2. She was born on Sept. 15, 1939 in Bakersfield, Calif., the daughter of Lois and Leslie Heath. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 at St Monica's ...
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