Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Charlie Edward Stone
June 23 1916 - February 20 2005
STONE, CHARLIE entered into rest Sunday, February 20, 2005 at the age of 88. He was a native of Moyer, Oklahoma born on a Friday, June 23, 1916 and a resident of the Sacramento area for the past 53 years. Beloved husband for 61 years to Jessie N. (Decker) Stone. Devoted brother of Audrey Burnette, Ophelia Ingram, Imajo Singleton, Tuffie Stone and Monett Jackson. He is also survived by many family members and friends. He is preceded in death by both parents, James I. and Vishey Lee (Gregg) Stone, and brothers Pete Stone and O.D. Stone. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church and 2nd Indian Head Division. He was a very proud WWII veteran. The family invites you to attend a memorial service with Military Honors at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacto., CA 922-5833.
Marlene M. Korner
May 16 1934 - February 16 2005
KORNER, MARLENE M., Passed away February 16, 2005 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 70. A native of Galena, MO, she was a 50-year resident of West Sacramento, CA. She is survived by her children; Sheryl Rogers (Romie), Steven Korner (Helena), Karen Markus, Bonnie Duncan, Kimberlee Riddle (Joseph), and Nicholas Korner. Devoted grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of six. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph B. and Lee S. Holt and a brother William M. Holt. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched with her compassionate heart, joyful sense of humor, and generous nature. Graveside service to be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1:00 pm at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacto., CA 922-5833. In lieu of flowers, donations may by made in her name to the American Diabetes Association.
Annie Mary Miller
April 20 1922 - July 30 2001
Annie Miller a San Leandro resident entered into rest Monday, July 30, 2001 in Hayward. Born in Colorado on April 20, 1922, she was 79 years of age.
Dearly beloved wife of Nick Miller. Loving mother of Laura and Joe Trujillo of Union City; Christine and David Ramirez of Manteca. Dear sister of Mary Blea, Margaret Castillo and Bernice Padilla. Devoted grandmother of five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Annie was a Homemaker for 53 years. She also worked as a Lithographer. She loved dancing, this is how she and her husband met and got together in 1947. She loved gardening and was a great cook for her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 2, 2001 from 5:00-8:30pm. at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. Friends are welcome to attend a Funeral service Friday, August 3, 2001 at 10:30a.m at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park.
Evelyn Faye Thomas
July 21 1921 - February 19 2005
THOMAS, EVELYN FAYE She loved the Lord and was an active member of the Nazarene Church when she was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the age of 83 years. Born Thursday, July 21, 1921 in West Mineral, Kansas. Beloved mother of Judy McDorman and Danny Thomas. Dear sister of Vernon and sister-in-law Livia Graham. Also survived by grandchildren Tracy (husband Todd) Wooddy, Scott (wife Cassandra) McDorman, Casey (wife Jammie) McDorman, Ryan and Jordan Thomas; great-grandchildren Nathaniel, Hannah, and Ben Wooddy, Elizabeth, Kymberly, Britany, Kristen, Jason and Kylea McDorman. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Joe Thomas. Evelyn was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and funeral services on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 10:00 AM at SUNSET LAWN CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.
Lena M. Lees
April 24 1911 - February 19 2005
Lena M. Lees passed away in Alameda on February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John Lees. Loving mother of the late Virginia Lees. Dear sister of the late Lillian Minehart Wells, and the late Charles Minehart. Dear grandmother of Karen Lee Wendlandt. A native of California aged 93 years. Lena was a well known professional organist and pianist of the Bay Area. She was a pioneer in the musical field of radio, becoming staff pianist at various radio stations. She was the former secretary of the Professional Organists Breakfast Club of the Bay Area, of which she was the co-founder. She was a very special lady to our family and was the first in the family to reach the age of 90+. Lee had a happy, very positive outlook on life and is loved by all who knew her. There will be no services. Entombment at Chapel of the Chimes.
Rena Bell Kiger
September 23 1911 - July 30 2001
Rena B. Kiger a resident of Hayward for 15 years, entered into rest at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward on Monday, July 30, 2001. She was born in Red River, Texas on September 23, 1911, she was 89 years of age. She lived in Hayward since 1986 and loved to travel. She was a restaurant owner at several different locations with her husband, Ray, who preceded her in death in 1987.
She is survived by her nieces, Frances Hobgood, Lois Maddox, Doris Leatherwood, Judy Zuniga, Linda Stephens, Vivian Shotswell and her nephews, Beauford Stroud, Ray Hobgood, Rick Zuniga, Herb Stephens and Buster Kiger. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
Privates services will be held.
The family appreciates memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2065 W. El Camino, Ste. C, Mountain View, CA 94040.
Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home Hayward, California (510) 471-3363
Zenaida Santos Bernardo
November 17 1946 - August 28 2001
Zenaida Santos Bernardo a Fremont resident entered into rest Tuesday, August 28, 2001 in Hayward. Born in the Philippines on November 17, 1946, she was 54 years of age. She loved shopping and cooking. She was an elementary teacher in the Philippines. At first she worked here in the U.S. in an electronic company but because she loved cooking she joined the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in Fremont, CA who were in need of a cook. She worked there for 12 years and loved her job.
Dear sister of Consolacion B. Perez of Hercules, Rosalinda B. Del Mundo of Fremont and Narciso S. Bernardo of Fremont.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 1, 2001 from 1:00-4:30p..m. and Sunday, September 2, 2001 from 5:00-8:30p.m.with a vigil service at 7:00p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 10:00a.m. at Corpus Christi Church; 37891 Second Street, Fremont, CA 94536.
Mary Elizabeth Hidalgo
April 27 1928 - February 25 2005
Mary Rayle Hidalgo died peacefully on February 25 in Oakland with her devoted husband of 40 years, John Hidalgo, at her side. Born April 27, 1929 in Alliance, Nebraska, Mary moved to Georgia and Florida before returning to a Nebraska orphanage in 1934 following the death of her mother. She moved to the Bay Area in the early 1950's and has resided in Montclair since 1972.
Mary was never one to squander her talents. She had a keen intellect, many artistic gifts and an irrepressible spirit. She earned a degree in English from UC Berkeley and later attended Mills College, completing a master’s degree and most of the requirements for a doctorate in English literature. She taught English composition at UC Davis and she wrote poetry, short stories and a novel based on her experiences in the orphanage. An accomplished fine artist, Mary worked in stained glass and created exquisite porcelain dolls.
As daring as she was artistic, Mary embraced a life of challenge and adventure. She was a licensed pilot; she enjoyed camping, skiing, and horse-back riding; she studied tap dance and tai chi. She learned to speak French before accompanying John on a trip to Europe, where he lived as a boy.
Mary’s warm heart and deep compassion found expression in many ways, as her legion of friends can attest. She was a determined advocate for deaf children and through her affiliation with Compassionate Friends she worked tirelessly to teach school children about HIV/AIDS.
Her youngest son from a previous marriage, Tom Maxwell, died in 1992. She is survived by her husband John; sons Brett Maxwell of Sacramento and Bob Maxwell of Fairbanks, Alaska; and two grandchildren.
A funeral mass and memorial service will be held on Friday, March 4 at 10am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 400 Alcatraz, Oakland.
The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.
Vera Irma Fenton
August 19 1916 - February 24 2005
Vera Regalia-Fenton was born in San Francisco on August 19, 1916. She died in Oakland, Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 88 years of age. Beloved wife of Randal Fenton Jr. who preceded her in death in 1997, marriage 52 years. Vera is survived by her daughter, Joan and her husband, Gary Truitt, her son, Richard and his wife, Elaine Schreiber-Fenton, her son, Randal and his wife, Anne Foley-Fenton; her granddaughters, Diane Truitt and her husband, Brian Macaluso, Jeanine Truitt and her husband, Scott Cornett, Anne Truitt, Tzeitel Fenton and Tasha Fenton. She had three great-granddaughters, Isabella Macaluso, Sofia Macaluso, and Rylie Cornett. She had a lifelong friendship with her cousin, Elaine Kirby-Moyher. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise DeInnocentis-Regalia and Charles Regalia, and her brother, Albert Regalia.
She will always be remembered as a dedicated, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the flowers in her house and gardens, her many dogs and cats, and the visiting squirrels and birds in her yard. She also had a special love for music, but especially opera and instrumental piano. She resided in Oakland for 56 years.
A rosary will be held at 7:00PM with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00PM on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at The Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, March 4, 2005 at Sts. Lawrence O’Toole and Cyril Catholic Church, 3725 High Street, Oakland. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 4529 Howe, Oakland. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity or to an association working for the benefit of animals.
Alice Marie Hord
March 7 1918 - March 1 2005
HORD, ALICE MARIE entered into rest in Sacramento, CA March 1, 2005 at the age of 86, years. Born March 7, 1918 in Sacramento, CA. Loving mother of Shirley McBroom, Barbara McKay, Carolyn White, Roy Hord Jr., and Patricia McBroom. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Roy Hord, and grandson Joseph Hope Jr. She will be loved and missed by all her family. Friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, march 7, 2005 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at SUNSET LAWN CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Memorial Park Sacramento.
William Freas Krause
September 27 1915 - February 26 2005
WILLIAM F. (BILL) KRAUSE born September 27, 1915 in Allentown, PA., died on February 26, 2005 in Moraga, CA. Bill is loved by his wife Maria, his sister Caroline Kuhns, his brother and sister-in-law Richard H. and Marietta Krause of Allentown. Bill attended UCLA, Stanford University and Columbia University Executive Program. After working at the California Utilities Commission, he became an executive with Crown Zellerbach, the former San Francisco Paper Co, for 30 years. He was chairman of the Western Paper Traffic Conference January, 1972 – January 1974.
Bill was an active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1957. A memorial service will be held at Zion Evangelical Church, 5201 Park Blvd., Piedmont, CA on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 1:30PM. Donations in Bill’s name would be appreciated to Zion’s Memorial Fund or the John Muir Hospital Memorial Foundation, 1400 Treat Boulevard in Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Vera Irma Fenton
August 19 1916 - February 24 2005
Vera Regalia-Fenton was born in San Francisco on August 19, 1916. She died in Oakland, Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 88 years of age. Beloved wife of Randal Fenton Jr. who preceded her in death in 1997, marriage 52 years. Vera is survived by her daughter, Joan and her husband, Gary Truitt, her son, Richard and his wife, Elaine Schreiber-Fenton, her son, Randal and his wife, Anne Foley-Fenton; her granddaughters, Diane Truitt and her husband, Brian Macaluso, Jeanine Truitt and her husband, Scott Cornett, Anne Truitt, Tzeitel Fenton and Tasha Fenton. She had three great-granddaughters, Isabella Macaluso, Sofia Macaluso, and Rylie Cornett. She had a lifelong friendship with her cousin, Elaine Kirby-Moyher. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise DeInnocentis-Regalia and Charles Regalia, and her brother, Albert Regalia.
She will always be remembered as a dedicated, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the flowers in her house and gardens, her many dogs and cats, and the visiting squirrels and birds in her yard. She also had a special love for music, but especially opera and instrumental piano. She resided in Oakland for 56 years.
A rosary will be held at 7:00PM with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00PM on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at The Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, March 4, 2005 at Sts. Lawrence O’Toole and Cyril Catholic Church, 3725 High Street, Oakland. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 4529 Howe, Oakland. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity or to an association working for the benefit of animals.
CORDELL KYNN JEE
October 2 1938 - February 27 2005
CORDELL JEE BORN IN BERKELEY,CA CORDELL ALSO KNOWN TO MANY AS CORDY IS SURVIVED BY HIS BELOVED WIFE OF 46 YEARS, NANCY;SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, DARYCK AND KARALYN JEE OF CASTRO VALLEY;SON ROBERT JEE OF GAITHERSBURG, MD;DAUGHTER, SHARILYN AND PATRICK ARENSDORF OF PALO ALTO;AND LOVING GRANDSONS MATTHEW AND THOMAS ARENSDORF. ALSO SURVIVED BY HIS BROTHER LYMAN JEE OF BERKELEY. CORDELL RECEIVED HIS BS DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY FROM UC BERKELEY. HE FIRST WORKED AS A RADIOCHEMIST AT THE LAWRENCE RADIATION LABS IN BERKELEY AND THEN WAS WITH OTHER NUCLEAR ENERGY FIRMS BOTH IN THE BAY AREA AND FOR OVER 20 YEARS ON THE EAST COAST AS A CONSULTANT IN THE FIELDS OF NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY. HIS INTEREST INCLUDED ROOTING FOR REDSKINS, JAZZ, CARD GAMES DANCING AND PIANO. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A MEMORIAL SERVICE ON SUNDAY MARCH 13, AT 2PM AT THE CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4499 PIEDMONT AVE., OAKLAND. DONATIONS MAY BE SENT IN HIS MEMORY TO THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSN AND DESIGNATED FOR SMA RESEARCH, 4300 STEVENS CREEK BLVD #117 SAN JOSE CA 95129
Garlene LaVerne Blankenship
November 16 1923 - March 13 2005
BLANKENSHIP, GARLENE LAVERNE Entered into rest March 13, 2005 in Roseville, CA at the age of 81 years. Born November 16, 1923 in Arkansas. A resident of Rio Linda for 56 years. Loving mother of David Henderson and his wife Nancy, Alan Henderson and his wife Lana. Also survived by her grandchildren Ricky, Mike, Barry, Shelly, Monte and Todd Henderson, and Amber Saavedra, 11 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and funeral services on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 10:00 AM at SUNSET LAWN CHPAEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville Blvd,. Sacramento. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.
Holly Rosetta Ridgley
November 13 1927 - March 13 2005
RIDGLEY, HOLLY ROSETTA Entered into rest March 14, 2005 in Sacramento, California at the age of 77 years. Born November 13, 1927 in London, Arkansas. Survived by her beloved husband of 59 years Virnal Leroy Ridgley, her sons J.D. Ridgley and his wife Karen , Jim Ridgley and his wife Melenda , Robert Ridgley and his wife Kathy, Kenneth Ridgley and his wife Diane, her daughters Shirley Bell and her husband Arthur, Caroline Cauley and her husband John, Yvonne Johnson and her husband Bill, and Nevonne Roina and her husband Dave. Also survived by 29 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and funeral services on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 1:00 PM at SUNSET ALWN CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville blvd., Sacramento, California. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Memorial Park Sacramento, California.
Gilford Albert Pierson
June 28 1919 - March 16 2005
Gilford A. Pierson. Resident of Oakland, California, entered into rest March 16, 2005, age 85. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Clara Montano, and his brother, John Pierson of Las Vegas. Father to sons, Leslie L. Snow of Bethal Island and Garry Pierson of Calgory, and daughters Shirley Krayenhagan of Pleasanton and Kimberly Rodrigues of San Francisco. Predeceased by his brothers Oscar, Clifford, and Elmer Pierson, and his sister Kristine Bryne. Beloved grandfather of 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born June 28, 1919, in Granville township, Kittson County, Minnesota, to Gustaf Pierson and Bertha Aksdal Pierson, immigrants of Sweden and Norway, respectively. The Piersons were a farming family who, in the 1920s, relocated to Sac City, Iowa, where family members continue to live. Gil enlisted in the US Navy in 1941 and served aboard the USS Enterprise CV-6, MM1C, participating in the major campaigns of that era, until his honorable discharge in 1947 in the West Coast. He retired from the Moreware Paint Company in Oakland after 32 years of service. A man who possessed a quiet strength and who was kind and giving to everyone. He cared lovingly for his wife. He enjoyed creating things with his hands and could fix almost anything. To the end, he was always thinking of others before himself. A quiet saint, his doctor called him. Donations honoring him can be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75231 or www.americanheart.org. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, April 2,2005 at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California. 94611
Gillroy Anthony Smith Jr.
October 10 1951 - March 22 2005
SMITH, GILLROY ANTHONY, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the age of 53. A native of Sacramento born on a Wednesday, October 10, 1951 and a resident of Rio Linda for the past 17 years. Devoted husband of Iliana D. Smith for 23 years. Loving father of Christopher Anthony Smith and Tammy Marie Smith. Dear brother of Pat Martin, Delores Ries, Gilda Brown and Eileen Kennedy. Also survived by numerious nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both parents, Thelma Marie (Braudway) and Gillroy Anthony Smith. He was a loving husband and father, loving friend and now one of God’s angels. The family invites you attend a memorial on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 10:00am, at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacto., CA 922-5833. In lieu of flowers your contributions can be made in his name to the UCSF Liver Foundation.
Lonnie Marvin Hopkins
April 15 1911 - March 28 2005
HOPKINS, Lonnie Marvin Was born in Caney, Oklahoma on Saturday, April 15, 1911, and passed away in Sacramento, CA on Monday, March 28, 2005 at the age of 93 years. Lonnie had lived in Sacramento since he moved here in 1943. He is survived by his wife Daisy of Sacramento, CA; daughters Lois of Yakima, WA, Wanda of Tieton, WA; son Alvin of Willard, MO; daughters Ida Mae of Brownsville, TX, Sharlene of Sacramento, CA; son Coen of Modesto, CA. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, March 31, 2005, and a funeral service will be held at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacto., CA (922-5833), at 1:00pm Friday, April 1, 2005.
