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Hulet Clark Hornbeck
Resident of Martinez
Oct.14, 1919 – Jan. 7, 2012
Cheryl Heinrichson-Muraoka
Resident of Broomfield, CO
June 13, 1956 - Dec. 12, 2011
Born June 13, 1956 in Walnut Creek, California, Cheryl spent most of her life in Martinez before moving to Colorado. She was a 1974 graduate of Alhambra High School and attended Sacramento State University prior to becoming a nurse. Cheryl's passion was working with children and raising her daughter Ashley and not to be forgotten, her little buddy BJ. She was an avid sports fan who loved bowling and baseball and was a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants.
Myles Glenworth Harrieth
Resident of Martinez, CA
Feb. 6, 1924 – Jan. 4, 2012
Myles was born on Feb. 6, 1924 in Bemidgi, Minnesota. His parents were Paul Albert Harrieth and Zella Julia Norbo. After moving to Calif. he attended and graduated from Alhambra high school in 1943. Myles worked many years for Del Monte Corp., after which he worked for the City of Berkeley until he retired. Through all this time, he worked part-time in Real Estate. He then worked full-time until the time of his death. Myles worked for Century 21 and Kropa Reality. He liked playing golf, watching golf, football and baseball and spending time with his family
Helen (Malm) Bell
Resident of Martinez
December 5, 1921 ~ January 2, 2012
Norman Langston
May 31, 1948 – December 5, 2011
Norman passed from this earth in Tuscon, Arizona after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Jordan, Arkansas and grew up in Martinez, California. He graduated from College Park High in 1966.
He is survived by his three daughters, Gina Trombetta of Long Island, New York, Cheri Foster of Vail, Arizona, Sarah Tapp of Valdez, Alaska and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother Anna Lee Grimsley, sister Kathy Langston and brother Kenneth Langston.
His final resting place is the Wayland Family Arbor in Dolf, Arkansas.
"Don't grieve for me, for now I am Free"
Gordon James Samuels
Joseph Anthony Albano
Resident of Martinez
June 28, 1952 - December 26, 2011
In Remembrance
Bart Anthony Bisio
November 23, 1933-November 23, 2010
Bart as we remember you on this day we are all very thankful for all the wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts forever in our hearts. Jokes told will never be the same.
WE LOVE YOU!
Your family at Autoparts Emporium and California Auto Stores.
Marilyn Stone Wilson
Resident of Martinez
December 26, 1924- October 11, 2011
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Marilyn (Lynne) Stone Wilson, a long time Martinez resident, passed away on October 11, 2011 at the age of 86. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who enjoyed gardening, painting, pottery, reading and knitting baby blankets for all her grandchildren. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Claudia Wilson, of Lexington, Massachusetts, son Kirk Wilson and daughter-in-law Carol Wilson of Martinez, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Claude Wilson and her daughter Sheana Wilson Ruiz. Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Marilyn’s memory to The American Diabetes Association.
Bonnie LaVaan Sloper
Resident of Concord
March 13, 1933 - October 13, 2011
Bonnie is survived by her husband Hal and children Steven Sloper and Lauri Sloper. Grandmother to Erin Hardey, Katie Oshita, Kiel Sloper and Ryan Sloper. Great-grandmother to Megan, Mariah, Sasha, Lee, Tony Hardey and Emily and Keira Oshita.
Michael William Patrick
July 15, 1969 – August 20, 2011
Resident of Martinez
Michael William Patrick 42, passed away Saturday, August 20th. He lived most of his life in Martinez and attended local schools.
Michael was loved by his friends and family for his kindness, dependability and sense of humor.
He is survived by his father Joseph and brother Robert Patrick of Martinez and his mother Diana Patrick of Calistoga.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held this Saturday, September 3rd. from 11:00 to 1:00 at 414 Ferry Street, Martinez. All of Michael’s friends are invited.
Edward Charles Borgeson
December 1, 1929 – August 29, 2011
Former Resident of Martinez
Edward Charles Borgeson, 81, former resident of Martinez, California, passed away on August 29, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ed was born December 1, 1929, in Martinez, to Catherine Della Rosa Borgeson and Edward O. Borgeson. He graduated in 1947 from Alhambra High School, and married his high school sweetheart Gloria Gemetti Borgeson on April 16, 1950.
After graduating from high school, Ed played football for the Alhambra alumni football team in 1949 and 1950. He was a standout halfback, playing against the likes of USF with future NFL Hall of Famers Bob St. Clair and Ollie Matson. In addition, he served in the California National Guard from 1947-1950.
Joseph Donald MacPhee
July 23, 1924 – September 22, 2011
Former Resident of Martinez
Joseph Donald MacPhee passed away on September 22nd after a short illness. He will be remembered for his civic affiliations and for his and his wife Maryima's lay ministry at St. Catherine's Church in Martinez.
Don was born in Boston on July 23, 1924. He joined the Navy in 1942 just shy of his eighteenth birthday. He was a machinist mate and his Navy service was a source of pride and numerous stories and memories. He went to college at Northeastern and Heald College earning a BS degree in mechanical engineering.
John Francis Sonnikson, Sr.
October 16, 1956 – June 1, 2011
Resident of Martinez
Lifetime resident of Martinez for fifty-four years, John passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Born to Jim and Merna Sonnikson, he attended Martinez schools, graduating from Alhambra High School in 1975. He served four years in the U.S. Navy, then worked in his father’s business as a carpenter. When his father retired he worked with his brother Michael for a few years, and then went out on his own, doing carpentry, concrete work, heating and air conditioning, auto repair and many other things. John was quite talented.
Richard “Butch” Delevati
September 6, 1938 – May 26, 2011
Resident of Martinez
Butch grew up and lived in Martinez for most of his life. However, he spent the last 20 years in far Northern California and passed away peacefully at home with his family in Redding on the 26th of May 2011. He is survived by his wife Joan, his seven children, Paul, John, Kathleen, Joseph, Lorraine (Christopher), David (Roxanne) and Peter (Katrina), as well as nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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