Obituaries
John Sparacino
John Sparacino July 25, 1925 – April 3, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. John Sparacino passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2018. John lived his entire life in Martinez. He was an outstanding member of this community and was admired and respected by all he came into contact with. John served in […]
Jennie Margaret Samuels
Jennie Margaret Samuels Jan. 4, 1919 – March 29, 2018 Resident of Antioch, Calif. Jennie, also known as Jane, born in – and a longtime resident of – Martinez, was well known and loved by many people whose lives she touched. Jennie graduated from Alhambra High School in 1937. In 1941 she married Gordon J. […]
Robert Joseph Butler
Robert Joseph Butler Jan. 13, 1969 – March 18, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Robert Joseph Butler, 49, of Martinez, California, passed away on March 18, 2018 in Pleasant Hill, California. Bob was a graduate of Alhambra High School, where he was a football star, nicknamed Bob “the Bullet” and considered a legend by many. […]
Alan L. Lekse
Alan L. Lekse May 11, 1948 – March 15, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Alan Lekse passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2018. Alan was a standout athlete while attending Alhambra High School. He went on to proudly serve in the Army and was a decorated Veteran. Alan was awarded a Bronze Star (V for […]
Doris Greene
Doris Greene Oct. 28, 1924 – March 23, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Doris Greene passed away with her family by her side at John Muir Medical Center in Concord. Doris was born at home in Alameda but grew up in Port Chicago, California. She was one of two children from Jack and Mary “Bam” […]
Joseph T. Bruno aka ‘Joe the Butcher’
Joseph T. Bruno aka ‘Joe the Butcher’ Feb. 14, 1930 – Feb. 9, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Joseph Bruno, a life long Martinez resident, passed away on February 9, 2018, just shy of his 88th birthday. He was the sixth and youngest child born to Italian immigrant parents. His father, Gaetano (Thomas) Bruno was born […]
Paul Thomas Delevati
Paul Thomas Delevati Nov. 10, 1955 – Jan. 27, 2018 Resident of San Francisco, Calif. Born to Kathleen and Richard Delevati November 10, 1955, in Martinez, California. Paul was taken home to our Father on January 27, 2018, surrounded by his loving mother and siblings. Paul was a member of Martinez Little League and a […]
Bruce Alan Hutteball
Bruce Alan Hutteball July 19, 1951 – Feb. 14, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Bruce Alan Hutteball passed away peacefully in his sleep. Bruce loved nature, camping, animals, the Raiders, and his family. He played guitar and ukulele. Later in life, he attended Butte College and enjoyed working with pottery. He is survived by his […]
Dorothy ‘Dodie’ Virginia Sivley (Tover)
Dorothy ‘Dodie’ Virginia Sivley (Tover) June 6, 1949 – Jan. 13, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Dorothy ‘Dodie’ Virginia Sivley (Tover), 68, a native of Martinez, Calif., passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Ione, Calif., after battling cancer. She was surrounded by family as she entered […]
Edwin Rose
Edwin Rose June 17, 1924 – Feb. 8, 2018 Resident of Martinez, Calif. Edwin passed away Thursday afternoon of complications from congestive heart failure. His easy going and generous nature, along with his love and guidance, touched those who knew him. Ed was a graduate of Alhambra High School, class of 1943. He served in […]
