Lillian Frances Sylvia Washington (Black) was born on October 26, 1933, in Baldwin Park, California, to the union of parents Earnest Theodore and Mary Amelia Ruth Washington. She was the eighth of 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Lillian had a renaissance and pioneering spirit, and lived a life defined...

Joanna Kaye Waters, born March 14, 1961, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, style, and unwavering dedication to others. Her life was a testament to generosity and grace, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know...

Weveline Vita Aragon, born December 17, 1946, in the Philippines, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Oakland, California. Her life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Weveline dedicated more than 40 years of her life to nursing, a...

Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.

Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.

Sookkyung Jung Chae, age 86, passed away in Oakland, California, after a struggle with RSV-induced pneumonia on New Year's Eve 2026. Like her husband who died over 30 years prior, her journey spanned an enormous sweep of time and place. At the outbreak of the Korean War when she was 10 years old,...

Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.

Friends, family, and even acquaintances remember Cynthia Ely for her curiosity, style, and pizzazz-infused embrace of life. Hailing from a distinguished background, Cynthia was anything but stuffy -- she fully transcended her proper origins with a sense of adventure and joie de vivre. Cynthia...

Stephen Anthony Bruno passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 in Hayward after a short illness. He was born in Oakland, California on August 15, 1955 and grew up in Alameda. Stephen was preceded in death by his loving mother, Charlotte and supportive father, Anthony Bruno. Stephen loved...

The passing of Austin Whitney Gray marks a deep irreplaceable loss felt by many. He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His amazing laugh and playful personality filled our hearts with happiness and eased any stress. Austin was born in Oakland, California, on August 8, 1986,...

A lifelong Oaklander, Elsie was born November 8, 1935, the youngest of 6 children. Her parents were Chew Jung Him and Chew Fong Shee. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and Westlake Junior High School. She graduated from Oakland Technical High School and earned her Associate Degree from...