James Moses Kiser (“Jim”) died on March 29, 2026, ending a remarkable journey that began June 3,1932, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, and extended throughout the world. Jim was born to Grace and Finley Kiser and grew up in the Cincinnati area of Ohio with his siblings Robert, Vera and Vivian. Jim...

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Mark Betz, 73, of Alameda, California, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on Valentine’s Day in Alameda, Mark was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He grew up in Alameda and graduated from Alameda High School, Class of 1972. He went on to...

Edna Earl Watson was born on July 18th 1930 in Malvern, Arkansas. Edna was the eldest twin of 12 children born to Birthon Watson and Edna Mae ( Mitchell ) Watson. Birthon was the 11th of 16 while Edna Mae was 3rd of 5 living out of 14 born to Cassie Mitchell and Amanda (Anderson) Mitchell of...

IN REMEMBRANCE Curtis Eugene Griffin was born January 10, 1953, in Monticello, Arkansas, to Marie Prosper and James Griffin. Curtis or Eugene, as he was lovingly known, grew up in Hamburg, Arkansas, and was raised by his mother Marie and bonus father Velmar D. Adams. He attended Hamburg High...

Hoa Nguyen July 1, 1957 – March 22, 2026 Hoa Nguyen passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Oakland, California, at the age of 68. Born in Vietnam on July 1, 1957, Hoa carried with her a rich Vietnamese and French heritage that shaped her identity, her cooking, her stories, and the way she...

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Peter LaBrie, Jr. was born in Palmetto, Louisiana, and moved to California at the age of three, growing up in West Oakland and Hayward. He graduated from Hayward High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and his master’s degree in City Planning from University of...

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Bessie Jeanette Donnell December 14, 1926 – Beloved Wife, Mother & Faithful Servant EARLY LIFE Jeanette was born to Ruby and John Fleming on December 14, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, the eldest of five children: John, Wilbur, Howard, and Margaret. In her early years, the family relocated...

Bruce Clark Bernhard passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on April 15, 1950, Bruce spent his early life in El Cerrito, California, where he was raised by his parents, A. Paul Bernhard and E. Fran Marsolek, both of whom preceded him in death. He remained in El Cerrito until 1969,...

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