Leon Wilde, 88, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 in Walnut Creek, CA. Leon Wilde was born in 1937 in New York City. He spent his childhood in Orangeburg, NY, and Closter, NJ. He graduated fom Fordham University, where he studied pharmacy and went on to devote his working life to serving...

Ismael Estrella passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephew. He was born in Matanzas, Cuba, on January 8, 1947. In 1962, he and his siblings came to the United States through the Operation Pedro Pan airlift, a journey that shaped the...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ken MacDonald announces his passing on January 17, 2026, at the age of 58, in Napa, California. Ken was born on May 4, 1967, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ken’s professional career was marked by significant achievements in program and supply...

Edmund P. S. Chen, age 93, of Milpitas, California, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 8, 1932, in Shui Nan Township, Taishan, Guangdong, China, Edmund was the eldest son of Soon Kong Chin and Ngwe Yi Kyi. At just six years old,...

Raymond Deonte McElroy was born on October 12, 1989, in Redwood City, California, to Martha Makeda Murray and Raymond Lee McElroy. Raymond loved his mother deeply and brought an undeniable light and endless laughter to her life and to our entire family. Makeda ensured that Ray’s childhood was...

Sandra Ehrlich (née Silver) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 86. Sandy was born on May 29, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest of three daughters born to Jack, z”l, and Sadie Silver, z”l. She grew up alongside her beloved sisters, Rita and Phyllis, z”l, forming...

Helen Cheng, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Helen lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and quiet strength. She was known for her beautiful gardens, especially her beloved orchids, and for her sharp...

Renee D. Riser was born in Detroit Michigan on November 12, 1953, to the union of Robert E. and Lois M. Lee. Her mother later married Ernest L. Daniels. Renee was one of four siblings: Antoinette, Phyllis Jean, Ester Renee, and Dimietri Rose. The family subsequently moved to San Diego, CA where...

Norma Carr-Ruffino, 93, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026, in San Mateo, California. Born December 15, 1932, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fredo Ruffino. She is survived by her children, Randy, Brian, and Erica, and stepdaughter Linda; seven grandchildren; ten...

Jesse Eugene Davis passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, January 6, following complications from a stroke. He was born on May 6, 1943, and lived a life defined by quiet strength, devotion, and kindness. Friends, neighbors, and colleagues called him Jesse while family called him Gene...