Eugene Charles Borstel, Jr. September 19, 1945 - July 5, 2025 Eugene Charles Borstel, Jr., known to all as Gene, passed away peacefully at home in Oakland, California on July 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 79 years old. Born on...

Kevin Siang Soon Ho (“KHO”) touched the lives of so many along his path in life. Kevin was a caring son, loving brother, doting uncle and adored by his family and friends for his gentle soul and giving spirit. Kevin was born on September 4, 1992 in Oakland, California. He spent his early...

It is with Heavy hearts we announce the passing of Walter Joseph Peterson on July 5th 2025. At Chapel of the Chimes, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. We will ensure that this site is updated as soon as the family provides us with more...

Erskine Braggs Sr., age 99, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025. Born October 18, 1925, in Madison County, Alabama, he was one of twelve children born to James Braggs and Matilda McDonald Braggs in the close-knit farming community of Pond Beach/Mullins Flat. His family later relocated...

Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.

Hiromu Kanzaki, 94, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Oakland, California.

It is with Heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Yvonne Smith on July 1st 2025. At Chapel of the Chimes, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. We will ensure that this site is updated as soon as the family provides us with more...

Services are pending with Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home.

Lawrence ("Larry") Arthur Soletti, (née Lorenzo Arturo Soletti), longtime resident of Oakland, California, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 85. Larry Soletti was born in San Mateo, California, the eldest of three children of Antonio and Angela (DaDalt) Soletti. He was...

Madie was born in Evergreen, Alabama during the 1930s Great Depression. She was one of eight children. From a very early age, Madie exercised her faith by regularly attending Pleasant Grove AME Church. As a teenager, basketball was her favorite sport and she was a pivotal player on the all-girl’s...

Howard Wong was born on Monday, April 16, 1934, in the town of Shaxi in the Guangdong province of China. Howard was born to his father Quan Lin Joe as the fifth child of six. At the age of 16, Howard immigrated to Oakland, California, where he called home for over 70 years. In 1954, Howard joined...