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Ivery Levine Hammond Jr.
Sunrise: March 12, 1976
Sunset : October 18, 2021
Kendall Simmons
Sunrise: May 12, 1940
Sunset: September 13, 2021
Kendall "Pappy" Simmons, of Palo Alto, born May 12, 1940 in Oklahoma passed away on September 13, 2021 in Palo Alto, CA. Beloved son of late Marshall and Agnes Simmons; loving father of Kendall (Michelle) Simmons, Earlene Hamilton and Tina Fonteno; cherished granpa of Charles (Gabby) Burnett III and Brianna Thomasson, Kenya Fonteno, Riley, Payton, Kayleigh, Kennsington and Kamari Simmons; great grandpa to Christian Burnett, Andre Tyson Jr, Kierra Smith, Alexandria Albro; great great granpa to Andre Tyson III, dear brother to Marshall (Q.C.) Simmons (deceased), Quinola Ike, Earlene Simmons (deceased), Ruth Sowell, James Simmons (deceased) and Rhoda Simmons.
Kendall served in the United States Army from September 1963 to September 1965 before beginning what would be a 35 year career in parks and recreation as a Recreation Supervisor and Superintendent of Parks. He was employed by the Oakland Parks & Recreation Dept., Ravenswood Recreation & Park District and the County of San Mateo.
Kendall attended elementary school and graduated from Berkeley High School. He attended San Jose City College. He graduated from California State University, Hayward with a BS in Recreation.
"Pappy" spent endless hours as a basketball coach for boys and girls in various youth leagues and was the girls' varsity coach at Palo Alto High School.
Kendall touched countless lives and helped so many people. His infectious laugh and charismatic personality left a lasting impression on anyone who met him. His immense dedication to his many friends and family were evident in every aspect of his life. His vibrancy to live life to the fullest and his kind heart will be remembered by all. He was a shining light in all of our lives that will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
Charol Hansen
Sunrise: July 28, 1958
Sunset: October 04, 2021
Joan M. Pirtle Crawford
Sunrise: March 06, 1938
Sunset: October 28, 2021
Joan M. Pirtle Crawford, affectionately called Secfronia by her family, was born in Maury City, Tennessee to Walter Brown Pirtle and Florence Mayfield Pirtle, who preceded her in death.
Joan graduated from Central High School in Alamo, Tennessee. She attended the Maury City Church of God in Christ until she relocated to San Francisco, California. She then joined Matthew Zion Word Christian Center under Sr. Pastor Winston. She remained there until her transition home.
After 25 years of employment with the United States Government, Joan retired in 1995. In 1996, she became a foster parent to several children, and became a part of the California Foster Parent Association, where she served as treasurer until her relocation to Detroit, Michigan. Joan maintained an amazing doll collection, many of which were her own designs.
Joan leaves two daughters to cherish her memory: Yolanda F. Lescotti and Atsie L Pertle, both of Vallejo, CA; grandson Onzelo A. Steed of Vallejo, CA; great-adopted-son David Taylor of Houston, TX; Adopted granddaughter Monique Ford of Godmother Willie Mae (Mama) Anderson; and god-sisters Juanita Selvy of Vallejo, CA and Sandra Springfield (Richard) of San Francisco, CA. Joan also leaves a sister, Martha Nell Jennings Goldsmith, 4 nieces and 1 nephew, and a sister, Lucille Pirtle Stewart, and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Cornella Mayfield.
Luetta Dolores Reddix
Sunrise: December 18, 1936
Sunset: October 16, 2021
Luetta Dolores Reddix was born on December 18, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Jim Redic and Pauline Starks. Her last name was recorded on her birth certificate as Reddix. She had numerous siblings, including Pete Reddix, Perry Redic, Joy Starks, Hattie French, Alvin Redic, Virginia Lampkins and Eula (Libby) Smith.
She united with Stoney Hill Baptist Church in Shreveport at an early age, and attended Stoney Hill Elementary School. She obtained her teaching degree from Grambling University in Grambling, Louisiana, and graduated in 1960. She traveled with friends to California where she met and married Cleveland Broussard. Although the marriage did not last, she was blessed with two sons, Keith and Kevin Broussard.
After initially being misinformed that her teaching credentials would not be accepted in California, and after several years of working at other jobs to support her young sons, Luetta submitted a teaching application and her credentials and was asked to report to her first class in September 1971. She taught for 33 years in San Francisco, first at Freemont Elementary School, and later Pelton Junior High, which became the flagship Martin Luther King Middle School.
Luetta loved to travel, having been to Canada, Mexico, Europe and many cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean.
She passed away peacefully at home on October 16th, 2021 with her two sons holding her hands.
Henry Albert Smith, Sr.
Sunrise: August 11, 1948
Sunset: October 15, 2021
Henry Albert Smith, Sr. (Hank) was born August 11, 1948 to the late William and Lottie Smith in Oakland, California. Henry was one of 11 children. He was baptized at an early age at Solid Rock Baptist.
Hank received his education through the Oakland Unified School District graduating from Castlemont High School.
Hank was no stranger to hard work and dedication. He proudly worked for Kaiser Permanente for over 30 years before joyfully retiring.
He absolutely loved and cherished his family. He enjoyed playing spades, watching movies at "the show" and having good times with his family.
Hank departed this life on Friday October 15th, 2021.
Hank was proceeded in death by his parents William and Lottie Smith, brothers William, Alonzo and James, and sisters Barbara and Shirley.
'LoLo' Ferning Dela Cruz
Fernando 'LoLo' Ferning Dela Cruz
Sunrise: August 10, 1928
Sunset: October 07, 2021
Fernando 'LoLo' Ferning lsagan Dela Cruz, Sr. was born in Badangan, Banga Aklan, Philippines on August 10, 1928 to Leona Reloj lsagan and Pedro Teodosio dela Cruz. He graduated
from Aklan College in Kalibo, Aklan with a degree of Bachelor of Science in elementary and high school education. He was married to his classmate in high school and college, Rosela Nahil dela Cruz on September 28, 1954. They have 12 children, 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He migrated to the US in 1991 after he retired as a high school principal at Daja Sur Banga Aklan. Since his retirement, he loved his time with his family and friends and casinos. His family and friends also loved spending time with him. He is greatly missed by family and friends, and relatives who are comforted knowing he is with God and his family members who have passed on. May God's perpetual light shine upon him and give him eternal peace through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Sunrise: August 10, 1928
Sunset: October 07, 2021
Fernando 'LoLo' Ferning lsagan Dela Cruz, Sr. was born in Badangan, Banga Aklan, Philippines on August 10, 1928 to Leona Reloj lsagan and Pedro Teodosio dela Cruz. He graduated
from Aklan College in Kalibo, Aklan with a degree of Bachelor of Science in elementary and high school education. He was married to his classmate in high school and college, Rosela Nahil dela Cruz on September 28, 1954. They have 12 children, 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He migrated to the US in 1991 after he retired as a high school principal at Daja Sur Banga Aklan. Since his retirement, he loved his time with his family and friends and casinos. His family and friends also loved spending time with him. He is greatly missed by family and friends, and relatives who are comforted knowing he is with God and his family members who have passed on. May God's perpetual light shine upon him and give him eternal peace through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Bernadette Adamson
Sunrise: May 13, 1971
Sunset: September 28, 2021
Bernadette Adamson, lovingly known to family and friends as "Boo" was gifted to us on May 13th, 1971. She was returned to her Maker on September 28th, 2021.
Bernadette was the baby of the family born to parents Mazie and Melvin Adamson, Sr. She was an incredibly loving child and made lifelong friends as early as elementary school. She had an infectious smile and a laugh that forced you to laugh right along with her. She was a fiercely loyal friend and an amazing listener. She could always be counted on to remind you of the upside to any situation.
Bernadette graduated from People's High School class of '89 and shortly thereafter gave birth to her pride and joy -her daughter Briana. She loved being a mother and became an incredible support system for her only child. Boo had a very strong sense of family and loved to love on her people - which included her constant companions - fur babies Stinkabutt and Bunnies.
Bernadette began working for the State of California in 2008. She continued to show the unwavering loyalty she always had by becoming an example employee. She was extremely well-liked by both her co-workers and leaders and made friends effortlessly. She could always be counted on to jump in and offer assistance whenever it was required. She retired from the state of California in March, 2021.
Bernadette is preceded in death by her father Melvin Adamson Sr., mother Mazie Adamson, and fur-baby Stinkabutt. She is survived by her Daughter - Briana Galbraith; Sister - Sybil Felix; Brother - Melvin Adamson Jr. (Zenobia) Nieces -Alise, Jordyn, and Jaliah; Nephews - Dawone and Samare; Aunties - Audrey Thompson, Doris Seymore (Roosevelt), Lillie Scott and a host of family and very special friends.
Marianne Faith Tubig
Sunrise: February 16, 1969
Sunset: September 01, 2021
Georgia De Curiel
Sunrise: November 20, 1953
Sunset: August 17, 2021
Alfredo Ceja
Sunrise: February 07, 1971
Sunset: August 13, 2021
Ramon Caldera Quiroz
Sunrise: November 02, 1954
Sunset: August 09, 2021
Letonia Fay Murdock
Sunrise: November 16, 1953
Sunset: August 09, 2021
Charles Beck
Sunrise: August 23, 1968
Sunset: July 21, 2021
Maximiliano Magana Mendoza
Sunrise: August 27, 1944
Sunset: July 07, 2021
Derrick Lamont Turner
Sunrise: March 21, 1988
Sunset: June 12, 2021
Viewing:
July 5, 2021
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sir Winston Funeral Services
515 Broadway Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Funeral Service:
July 6, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Antioch Baptist Church
380 S 17th Street
Richmond, CA 94804
Edith Shaw
Sunrise: May 28, 1945
Sunset: June 10, 2021
Todd Hawkins
Sunrise: May 28, 1986
Sunset: May 22, 2021
Willie Mose Smith
Willie Mose Smith
Sunrise: 1957
Sunset: 2021
Service: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Williams Chapel Baptist Church
1410 10th Avenue, Oakland CA 94606
Viewing: 9:30am - 10:50am
Funeral Service: 11:00am
Marjorie Thomas
Sunrise: July 20, 1939
Sunset: April 23, 2021
Richard Garibaldi
Sunrise: September 16, 1955
Sunset: April 17, 2021
Pamela Thompson
Sunrise: September 5, 1948
Sunset: March 29, 2021
Beleno Damian
Sunrise: March 18, 1936
Sunset: March 18, 2021
Roberto Gonzalez
Sunrise: November 17, 1958
Sunset: March 16, 2021
Edwina Marie Gomez
Sunrise: June 7, 1987
Sunset: February 27, 2021
Lydia Damian
Sunrise: June 25, 1936
Sunset: February 26, 2021
James Campbell
Sunrise: June 24, 1952
Sunset: March 27, 2021
Barbara Crawford
Sunrise: October 30, 1947
Sunset: January 31, 2021
Casner Laurence
Sunrise: January 13, 1940
Sunset: January 17, 2021
Arthur Salmonson
Sunrise: August 18, 1937
Sunset: January 01, 2021
Lamont D. Robinson
Lamont "Bigg Boss" Robinson
Sunrise: 1963
Sunset: 2021
Funeral service: 11:00 a.m.
Miraculous Word Christian Center
2723 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland CA
Burial to follow at
Rolling Hills Memorial Park
4100 Hilton Drive
El Sobrate CA
Sunrise: 1963
Sunset: 2021
Funeral service: 11:00 a.m.
Miraculous Word Christian Center
2723 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland CA
Burial to follow at
Rolling Hills Memorial Park
4100 Hilton Drive
El Sobrate CA
Carrie K. Herrod
Sunrise: November 23, 1954
Sunset: January 29, 2021
Claudette Broussard
Sunrise: September 4, 1963
Sunset: January 11, 2021
Claudette Broussard attended Sonoma State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. While attending college, she met the love of her life. She was also a caretaker and took care of her late mother, and three homeless people she encountered. She was always a helping hand to everyone. She is greatly loved and will be missed dearly.
Gabrielle Evans
Sunrise: July 27, 1955
Sunset: February 2, 2021
Maria G DeCuriel
Sunrise: February 12, 1932
Sunset: January 3, 2021
Gloria J. Woodard
Sunrise: March 9, 1941
Sunset: December 27, 2020
Mariam Mansour Dababneh
Sunrise: September 22, 1971
Sunset: December 24, 2020
Lawrence Singleton
Sunrise: December 5, 1968
Sunset: December 11, 2020
Lawrence James Singleton was a loving father, son, brother, cousin, and grandfather. He had a passion for cooking and was always known as the "life of the party". The beautiful memories he has left behind will forever be cherished.
Mary Clark-Herrera
Sunrise: August 5, 1964
Sunset: November 28, 2020
Vincent Nickelberry
Sunrise: December 8, 1963
Sunset: November 27, 2020
Socorro Cleotilde Quintana
Sunrise: March 27, 1929
Sunset: November 18, 2020
Barbara Anderson
Sunrise: March 31, 1943
Sunset: November 17, 2020
Dora Tasalautele Wessell
Sunrise: November 8, 1936
Sunset November 14, 2020
Veola Lankford
Sunrise: August 3, 1917
Sunset: October 6, 2020
Marcus D Johnson
Sunrise: February 26, 1962
Sunset: September 27, 2020
Philip Richard Carter
Sunrise: June 6, 1963
Sunset: September 29, 2020
Joseph Anderson Rodgers
Sunrise: April 21, 1954
Sunset: September 7, 2020
Da'Vaun DeMarco McNeal
Sunrise: March 21, 2002
Sunset: August 15, 2020
Da’Vaun DaMarco McNeal was welcomed into this world on March 31, 2002 in San Francisco, CA. He was a bright child with a very loving heart. He had the biggest brown eyes and a smile that lit up the darkest room.
Da’Vaun and his Mom moved to Oakland where he attended Allendale Elementary. While attending the after school program he fell in love with basketball. He played for Higher Ground for three years. Da’Vaun attended Montera Middle School and on the weekends he enjoyed playing golf at Chabot Golf Course. He later attended Hayward Community Day.
Da’Vaun enjoyed writing and recording music, also hanging with friends in his free time.
Frances Henderson-Solomon
Sunrise: February 26, 1942
Sunset: August 15, 2020
Edgardo Tadas
Sunrise: April 4, 1956
Sunset: August 13, 2020