All Tributes

  James Alfred Brasiel passed away Wednesday, January 12th, in San Ramon, CA  from complications following surgery.   Jim was a native of Contra Costa. He graduated from De La Salle High School in 1988 and earned the loyalty and service award.  As a faithful student of the Christian Brothers he earned a BA in Communications from Saint Mary's College of California in 1993. It was at SMC where he met the love of his life, Jennifer. They were married for 26 years and...

Leanne Marie Myers passed away suddenly, in her sleep, on Jan 05.  Leanne was a force for light and good in the lives of her many friends and the central pillar for her family. Leanne was born to Gwen and Bill Morris and graduated from Concord High School in 1988 where Leanne was a Grand Officer in Rainbow Girls.  Leanne went on to earn her BS in Nursing from Samuel Merritt & St Mary’s College.  Upon graduation, Leanne was invited by the British Parliament to spend...

Gladys Henrich, of Concord, died peacefully in her sleep, on January 4, 2022, surrounded by her children, after a long and fulfilling life. Gladys’s joyful spirit and unending kindness will be missed by all who knew her. Gladys was born and raised in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Cummings) Burkhart, both of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Gladys graduated from Sayre High School and attended Mansfield State College. After getting married and having three children,...

Robert “Kelly” McLean, 70, of Roseville, CA, passed away on December 29, 2021, after a long history of heart disease.  Kelly was born on March 10, 1951, and was raised by his parents, Len and Lorraine Bassignani, in Pinole, CA along with his younger brothers, Mitch and Brett. He graduated from Pinole Valley High School in 1969 and joined the Army National Guard in 1971. Kelly shared his life with his wife of 47 years, Sherry McLean, and their two daughters, Kelley and...

Sheila Rene Baker,  29 of Concord Ca passed away December 21, 2021 unexpectedly. Sheila was born to parents Rene Cook & David Baker on June 24 1992. Sheila was a brave, fearless , outspoken beautiful young lady. She touched the life of every person she met. She loved animals, art and to write poems. Though addiction took over her life, we will remember her beautiful smile, walking around singing and cracking jokes. Sheila will be  missed by her mother Rene Cook (Gary Cook...

Michael Gardner left this world at 55—much too soon due to alcohol abuse and withdrawal.  He was an outgoing, friendly, caring man with loving and supportive family and friends, but he had an addiction he couldn’t successfully combat.  Michael was a skilled photographer with broad interests ranging from music, sailing, hiking, and even fencing and glass blowing.  He greatly enjoyed music – listening, attending concerts, and playing with friends.  He had...

Harold Redic was born to Gustorvia and Ulis Redic on August 12, 1939 in Bluff City, Arkansas. The Redic family moved to Richmond, California in 1944. Harold was raised with his older, half brother, Joal, Uncle Jewel, and two younger brothers, Luther and Ulis Jerold.   Harold attended Steige Elementary School. Portal Junior High School, and El Cerrito High School. He continued his education at Contra Costa Junior College, San Francisco State, Cal Berkeley, and Cal State Hayward. He...