All Tributes

Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you did not go alone; you, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. On Tuesday,...

    Donald F. Hartsell October, 1925- January 2023 Donald Hartsell, lifelong Musician, Teacher, beloved Choral Director, passed peacefully on January 29, 2023. Don taught music, choir and gave private voice lessons. Notably, Don taught music for many years in various Schools in Contra Costa County. He was Director of Music for the Orinda Community Church and subsequently OCSL Church in Oakland, where he founded "The Clarewood Singers" a 40 member choral group he...

If someone should ask for me, tell’em heaven is where I’ll be. I’ve finished all my life’s chores, and now I fish on heaven’s shores. The view is grand and the fishing is great, but I yearn for you as I wait. I’ll save a spot on the river’s bend, for all those I call family and friends. But for now, head to the lake and make a cast in memory, to all good times that you had with me. your friend, your grandpa…your dad. And if the fish no longer...

Wyman Ronald White, 77, passed away on January 19, 2023, surrounded by his family . He was born on September 20, 1945, in Minden, Louisiana to parents J.R. and Colleen White. He graduated High School in Springhill, Louisiana. Upon graduation, Wyman moved to Kingsville, Texas, where he worked on the King Ranch before embarking on his professional career in the Petrochemical Industry with Hudson Engineering. Wyman worked for several engineering companies and was stationed across the globe...

Alfred Arroyos, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 16, 2023, at the age of 55.  He was born on August 25, 1967, in Martinez California to Raul and Josephine Arroyos. He was raised in Brentwood, California, attended Liberty Union High School, graduating the class of 1985. Alfred had a passion for cooking and baking. He loved to create and share his latest creations Any gathering, birthday, or holiday, he welcomed as an excuse to go all in out preparing a full spread...