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Ronald Lee Jacobson, 73, of Concord, died November 3, 2020, of complications from long-standing cardiopulmonary disease. Ron was born in Hampton, Iowa, and moved with his family to Southern California in 1954, where he grew up in Glendale. He attended Glendale Academy and La Sierra College and enjoyed surfing, attending concerts, and watching sports — especially the Atlanta Braves and Iowa Hawkeyes. He began his working life at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California as...

Darla passed away peacefully on Wednesday with her loving husband Lance and son Brian by her side.  She had a very loving spirit and was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister whose family will forever remember her quiet but determined nature. Darla was born in Rochester, Pa and Graduated from Clayton Valley High in 1980.  She received training in Business administration from Heald Business College and directly entered the work force upon graduation.  She started...

Roy Victor Kinion, Jr. Resident of Concord July 15, 1939 – October 5, 2020 Roy (or Victor as he was known to his family) passed away peacefully on October 5th at his home of 45 years. He touched many lives with his humor, strength and compassion. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (fondly known as Papa) and a great friend to many. Roy was born in Pryor, Oklahoma and was the son of Roy Victor Kinion and Julia (Gay) Kinion. His family moved west when he was six months old and...

Quanah Nahele Souza, 24 years old of El Sobrante, CA passed away in a fatal car accident on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Quanah was born in Oakland, CA on May 17,1996 to Rudolph and Donna Souza. He attended Hidden Valley Elementary School, Valley View Middle School and graduated from College Park High School in 2014. Quanah later went on to attend Diablo Valley College.   Quanah is survived by his parents Rudolph, Donna Souza, his brother Dakota Souza and sister Kanane Thomas-Souza...

The world has lost a joyful spirit, an uplifting melody when you need it most, and a beloved human being to all who knew him.  Jack Elnathan Pollard, 71, of Concord, CA, passed away on September 28, 2020.  Born March 26, 1949 in San Francisco, Jack traveled and spent time all over the United States and France, but always found his home in the Bay Area.  Always quick with a full-bodied laugh, a scientific name for a flower or tree, or a lyric that perfectly complimented any situation, Jack...

Hugo (Mike) S. Carzino April 20, 1928 - September 23, 2020 Resident of Concord, CA Concord - Hugo (Mike) S. Carzino, 92, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on September 23, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1928, in Concord, CA, and was the son of Frank and Cecilia Carzino. His father, Frank, after immigrating from Italy to San Francisco in 1906, moved to Concord in 1913. He was able to buy land and began farming on Myrtle Drive and Kirker Pass Rd., where Mike was born and raised. Mike was an...

Mary Theresa Bueno passed away suddenly on September 22, 2020. Mary was born in Oakland, CA to John and Angelina Castro on July 4, 1935. She was the youngest of six children and the last surviving sibling. She attended both grammar school and high school in Oakland. Mary worked in administration as a bookkeeper for 25 years in Contra Costa County, most notably at Varian Inc. in Walnut Creek. Mary was a dedicated seamstress, sewing several, often matching clothes for her daughters in their...