Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Don Alfred August
April 2 1956 - September 9 2001
Don Alfred August a Hayward resident entered into rest Sunday, September 9, 2001 in Hayward. Born in Castro Valley on April 2, 1956, he was 45 years of age. Don was a graduate of James Logan High School, Union City in 1974.
Dearly beloved husband of Norma Ortiz August. Loving father of Lindsay August and Amanda August both of San Lorenzo. Dear brother of Sharolyn August of Stockton, Michael August of Hayward and Larry August of Hayward.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2001 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. Friends are welcome to attend a Funeral service Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Reflection Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Carl W. Lucas
September 19 1929 - September 17 2001
Carl W. Lucas a Hayward resident entered into rest Monday, September 17, 2001 in Hayward. Born in Illinois on September 19, 1929, he was 71 years of age. Carl enjoyed fishing, the San Francisco 49ers and Giants as well as country music.
Dearly beloved husband of Patricia J. Lucas. Loving father of Kathleen Johnson, Margaret Lucas, Sherri Lucas, Hershel Lucas, James McNulty and Mark Dias. Dear brother of Charles Lucas. Devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren.
Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. in the Reflection Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.
Stanley Clifton Ames
December 30 1927 - September 21 2001
Stanley Clifton Ames, a resident of Hayward for 41 years, entered into rest at Parkview of Hayward on Friday, September 21, 2001. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 30, 1927, he was 73 years of age. Stanley enjoyed golf and bowling. He was champion of Bay Area All Stars, CTBC and ABT. He enjoyed traveling by RV and Loved Dot’s Coffee. An avid Raider and baseball fan. A veteran of the Navy. Stanley worked for Del Monte Foods for 20 years. He was very out going and loved meeting people.
He is survived by his children, JoAnne Ames of Hayward, Bill and his wife, Dot Ames of Hayward, Mike Ames of Hayward, Rick Ames of North Hollywood and Larry and his wife, Shirel Ames of San Leandro and many adopted sons and daughters. Brother of Alice of Mississippi and Don of Niagara Falls, NY. Brother-in-law of Alice Ames of Torrance, Lauretta Carpenter of Olympia, WA, Carl Larsen and Judy Larsen both of Pittsburg. Caring grandfather of Jason, Nick and David Ames, Brian and his wife, Ruthe, Craig and his wife, Debra and Ray Gunn. Great Grandfather of Jesse, Steven and Robbie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Ames, they were marriage 52 years.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 from 5 to 8:30PM at the Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, Ca 94544. Interment will be in Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA. In lieu of flowers the family appreciates memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, Fremont, CA.
Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home Hayward, California (510) 471-3363 “Service of Marked Distinction”
Ethel Hotchkiss Spencer
March 25 1922 - September 19 2001
Ethel Hotchkiss Spencer died on September 19, 2001 in San Jose, CA, at the age of 79 years. Alonzo her loving husband of 45 years preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Lon Spencer and his wife Ann of Milpitas, CA and Deborah Ely and her husband Mario Interrante of San Jose, CA.
She was the dear grandmother of five grandchildren, one great granddaughter and one unborn great grandchild. Her granddaughter Michelle Ruiz, her husband Mario and their daughter Tatiana; grandsons: Ryan Ely and Andrew Spencer; granddaughter: Lisa Haynes and her husband Rick and their first child due in October survive her. Her grandson Donald Ely preceded her in death. Other extended family members including Quentin Ely and Cynthia Spencer also survive her.
She was a native of Oakland, CA, and a resident of Fremont, CA since 1959. She retired from Lockheed Aerospace after 28 years. Donations in Ethel's memory may be made to Mid-Peninsula Pathways Hospice, 201 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040.
Wanda Ione Hilt
February 20 1917 - August 25 2001
Ione Giggey Hilt, passed away in El Dorado Hills, CA., on August 25, 2001. Beloved wife of Kenneth W. Hilt of El Dorado Hills, CA. Loving mother of Robert Giggey & wife Constance of Grass Valley, CA; Bill Giggey& wife Toni of Lodi, CA and the late Joan Kraftt. Dear grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother 9. Also survived by : Step-daughter, Diana Perrin & husband Vern. Pat and Bill Hemby, Cozette and Gary Drake. A native of Kansas and resident of Oakland for 40 years. Ione was the Owner of Giggey's College of Cosmetic Retail School on Grand Ave. in Oakland. She will be greatly missed by many friends. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 6th @ 11:00am at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, in the Julia Morgan Chapel.
Inurnment at Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland, California
Joyce Marilyn Ferreira
July 5 1931 - September 2 2001
Joyce M. Ferreira in Pittsburg, CA on September 2, 2001. Beloved wife of Melvin Ferreira of Pittsburg, CA ( Married for 23 years). Dear sister of Byron and Reynold Fleischmann. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Alameda, CA. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A private family service will be held. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Chapel of the Chimes
Oakland
George Yoke Yee
August 22 1913 - August 23 2001
George Yee passed away from natural causes in the family home on August 23, 2001, one day after his 88th birthday, having lived in the Bay Area for over 50 years. He emigrated from Canton, China to the United States while in his teens.
His wife, Pauline, survives him. He was a devoted father, father-in-law and friend to Gary and Caroline, Deborah and Richard, Dennis and Valerie, Barbara and William, and Tina and Joe. He was a loving grandfather of Christopher, Susan, Michael and Michele, Marisa and Christina. He also leaves behind one brother, Sal Ying Yee of Canada, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 28th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Covenant Church, 4000 Redwood Road, Oakland, followed by Interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
Frankie Lewis Ware
June 29 1914 - September 8 2001
Frankie L. Ware in Berkeley on September 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Reuben Ware of Berkeley. Loving mother of Vernice Boone of Alameda, CA, Rachael Patsy Williams of Tacoma, WA and Nancy Threatt of Berkeley, CA. Dear sister of Peggy Kalani of Oakland , Dear Aunt of Roseanna Kalani of Oakland. Dear grandmother of Dr. Chris B. Threatt, Christian Floyd, Crystal Miles, Candace Miles and the late Teri Counts. Dear great-grandmother of Brittany, Terrance, Alexis, Bailey, Isiah, Spencer and Amelia. Also survived by sister in law Almeta Taylor of Oakland and Dear friend Verla Smart of Berkeley. A native of Gainesville, TX aged 85 years.
Nancy Lucas Lake
August 22 1920 - August 26 2001
Nancy L. Lake passed away in Santa Clara, CA on August 26, 2001. She was the beloved wife of Howland Emerson Lake who preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Amybeth Lake Janemarie Lake and Thomas E. Lake; and step-mother of Cathryn Lake McCoy and Michael Brian Lake. She was the dear sister of Robert H. Lucas of Martinez, CA and William Lucas of Ashland, Oregon. She was the dear grandmother of Robert West, Gwendolyn West, Julie McCoy Schuster, Jennifer McCoy, Christopher McCoy, Emily Guerra and Melida Marroquin. She was the great-grandmother of Charlotte and Jessica Fecke . She is also survived by Patricia (Lake) Wilson.
A native of India, she was 81 years of age. She was member of Freja Historical Rebekahs 284, Noble Grand 1999. Born in Mussoorie, U.P., India, she was an alumna of Woodstock School, Mussoorie U.P., India. She recently attended her 65th reunion. She was an alumna of Western College, Oxford, Ohio and Columbia Teacher's College. She served in Red Cross in India during World War II. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Service on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Three Links Camp Scholarship Fund or Woodstock School.
Robert Douglas Goldsby
November 29 1922 - September 5 2001
Robert Douglas Goldsby in Oakland on September 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Janie Marie Goldsby. Loving father of Douglas (Ace) and Barbara Goldsby of Bastrop, LA; Dwain Goldsby of Oakland; Kathy Goldsby Cooper of Stockton, CA; Tony Goldsby of San Francisco,CA and Betty Duckworth of Las Vegas, NV. Dear brother of Henry (Tate) Goldsby of Oakridge, LA; Minnie Goldsby Williams of Berkeley, CA; Janie Goldsby Forbes of Berkeley, CA; Mack Henry Goldsby of Bastrop, LA; predeceased by Louis T. Goldsby, Paul Goldsby, Henrietta Goldsby, Ernestine Goldsby and Lela Goldsby. Dear grandfather of Xavier and Dominique Cooper, Sharice Goldsby, Douglas Goldsby, Renee Goldsby, Robert D. Goldsby II and Tamara Lyles. Also survived by significant other Diantha Devers. A native of Oakridge, LA aged 78 years. A member of National Rifle Association and awarded recipient of U.S. patent for telephone in elevators. Friends are invited to attend visitation at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland on Sunday, September 9, 2001 from 5pm to 8pm and attend funeral services on Monday, September 10, 2001 at 1:00 PM.
Beatrice Ayleen Prendergast
April 27 1911 - September 18 2001
Beatrice W. Prendergast, passed away in Oakland, on September 18, 2001. Beloved wife to David T. Prendergast who predeceased her. She is also survived by her daughter and son, Susan Carlson of Davis , CA and Dan Prendergast of Lakewood, CO and her 4 grandchildren : Robin Carlson, Katrina B. Carlson, Chloe Prendergast and Rachel Prendergast. A native of Arkansas, and longtime resident of Oakland, age 90 years old. She was a school teacher for Oakland Public Schools; member of Montclair Presbyterian Church. Volunteer with the Cancer Screening Center @ Merritt Hospital. Memorial services will be held at Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA at 2:00pm. Donations may be made, in her memory, to the American Red Cross .
Inurnment at Chapel of Memories, Oakland.
Irene Calderon
February 24 1910 - September 19 2001
Irene Calderon, an Oakland resident entered into rest Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at her residence. She was a Puerto Rico native born on February 24, 1910, died at the age of 91.
Dearly beloved mother of Rafael Calderon of Huntington Beach, Juan Calderon, Jr., Margot C. Domenech and Mercedes C. Ponce all from Oakland, Margarita C. Cortez of Puerto Rico and the late Dalila Rivera. Special grandmother of fifteen grandchildren.
Friends are welcome to attend visitation Monday, September 24, 2001 in the Mission Chapel from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the mortuary with Funeral Services scheduled Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. also in Mission Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Interment will follow after services.
Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA
Pablo F. Gonzalez
August 10 1925 - September 24 2001
Pablo F. Gonzalez, 76 passed away on Monday, September 24, 2001 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California. He was born on August 10, 1925 in Ontario, California. He was a resident of Newman, California for the past 8 years and prior of Union City, California for 30 years. He also resided in Richmond for 2 years and Hayward, California for 13 years.
He was a baker for 33 years for Toscana’s Baking Company. He served as a Private in the U.S. Army during WWII. He loved gardening, cooking, baking, camping and he was a wine connoisseur. He was a man of pride, he was family oriented and loved nature. He was a very loving father of 7 children, 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary S. Gonzalez of Newman, California. He also is survived by his daughter; Dolores Gonzalez of Union City and his six sons; John of Union City, Jessie of Carlsbad, Paul of Sacramento, Milo I. of Union City, Manuel of Modesto and Tony A. Gonzalez of Turlock, California. He leaves behind his four sisters and three brothers. His beautiful 17 grandchildren; Christina, Pablo III, Megan, Angelina, John Jr., Michael Paul, Daniel F., Nicole R., Jennifer, Crystal, Janell, Manuel and Rosie M. Gonzalez, Larry, Felicia and Alicia Ellis and Brittany Cheranich. He has his wonderful 10 grandchildren; Alexis Nicole, Pablo IV, Elisabeth M., Javier, Maribel, Austin and Audrey Gonzalez, Lorenzo, Carissa and Vaness Ellis.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, September 27, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home – Reflection Chapel; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; 703 C Street, Union City, CA 94587. Interment will follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544.
Don C. McAlister
November 23 1918 - September 25 2001
Don C. McAlister 82, of San Leandro passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2001 in San Leandro. A former resident of Hayward for forty years. Born November 23, 1918 in Oletha, Kansas. Dearly beloved husband of Faye W. McAlister of San Leandro for 55 years. Loving father of Carolyn Darcey of Castro Valley, Don C. McAlister Jr. of Livermore, Gary McAlister of San Lorenzo. Dear brother of Mary Rupp of Son City West, Arizona and Bob McAlister of Arcadia, California. Devoted grandfather of Allison Ching of Hayward. Don was a WWII Vetran and a member of the 6th Armored Division. He was a Coin Collector and past president of the Fremont Coin Club and a Silver Star Award Bridge Player. He worked for Continental Food Service for 42 years.
Visitation will be Thursday September 27th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at Chapel of the Chimes. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral service Friday September 28th at 10:30 A.M. in the Mission Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward.
Mabel Rose Ray
September 19 1921 - September 24 2001
Mabel Rose Ray a Union City resident entered into rest Monday, September 24, 2001 in Union City. Born in Russel City (Hayward) on September 19, 1921, she was 80 years of age. Mabel was a very active member of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 30 years. She enjoyed teaching people the bible. Loved to entertain family and friends, especially cooking and baking for her loved ones. She worked for the Hayward Unified School District for 20 years as a cafeteria manager.
Loving mother to Thomas Ray of Union City. Dear sister to Lena Pulido of Menlo Park. Devoted grandmother of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mable was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John Norman Ray, her daughter Nancy Woods, her son John Norman Ray and her brother George Pacheco.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 28, 2001 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. Friends are welcome to attend a Memorial service Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 28126 Harvey Ave., Hayward.
