All Tributes - Concord, CA

Richard K. Heyne, a devoted husband, loving father, and passionate collector of historical treasures, departed from this world on November 11, 2023. Born on August 14, 1942, in Richmond, California, Richard's life was marked by a deep appreciation for education, family, and the preservation of history. Richard's academic journey began at Corning High School, where he laid the groundwork for a life dedicated to learning and exploration. His intellectual curiosity led him to further...

     Jim Estes passed away on October 27 at age 84 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis, a neurological disease he had for 57 years. Throughout his life he refused to give in to the progressive failures of his body. He completed his PhD degree and embarked on a lifelong career of medical research of the protein actin found in muscle cells. At the time of hos retirement in 2008, he had authored or co-authored 42 scientific manuscripts, many more abstracts and co-edited one...

Our beloved matriarch, Evelyn A. Martin, died on October 12, 2023 at the age of 100 years and 8 months with loved ones and caregivers at her side. She lived a long, beautiful, and full life. Evelyn was an amazing mother, a classy lady , and a great friend to many. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia but spent most of her adult life in San Francisco. She spent her last 20 years in Concord. Evelyn was a beautiful woman with an effervescent personality and a 1000 watt smile. She was...

William Travis Nelson (May 12th, 1946–Oct. 9, 2023), known as Bill, loved everyone, even the people he didn’t agree with. He was born in Sonoma and lived all over the state, but he built his family a home in Concord, California fifty years ago, a cozy place where friends could stop by anytime. Here are some of his many roles: Vietnam veteran with a Purple Heart, bass in the choir, first carpenter, then superintendent, walking history book, poet, woodworker, mentor, prayer...

Hugh Francis Savage of Martinez ca. passed away on Oct.8, 2023. he was born in Concord California Nov. 16 1935. He graduated from Mount Diablo High School in 1953. He was married to Loretta Savage on August 27 1954. He was a General contractor for 25 years and then went back to school and became a Montessori Primary school teacher for 10 years. He was a member of the Carpenters Union, B.P.O.E, Knights of Columbus, Druids, AMI, and the Concord Historical Society. He is survived by his wife of...