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Bella Luna Studios
Best Photographer
P.O. Box 1824, Pleasanton, 998-1171
OBITUARIES Marlin (Doug) Williams Marlin (Doug) Williams, a Pleasanton resident, died Aug. 9 at the age of 51. He was born Nov. 6, 1959. He graduated from Irvington High School in Fremont in 1977, and enjoyed a 31-year career at AST in Sunnyvale. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Lori; children Emily and Claire; parents Marlin and Betty; brother Bryan and family, Jackie, Allison and John. A Memorial Service was held Aug. 14 at Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton. Donations may be made to his daughters’ education, to the Williams Family Trust c/o Fremont Bank, 6654 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 345, Pleasanton 94566.
William Anthony Furtado William Anthony Furtado, of Pleasanton died suddenly Aug. 7 at the age of 68. He was born Sept. 20, 1942, in Oakland to William and Anna Furtado. He worked for 45 years in sales for Montgomery Ward, Mason Flooring Supply and Butler Johnson, retiring three years ago. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing and coaching soccer, boating on the California Delta, and visiting Monterey Bay and the Florida Keys. He had a passion for cooking, gardening and landscaping, and he was an avid football fan. He was a successful and awarded salesman with a magnetic and charismatic personality, as well as a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife Joy; brother Allan; sons Dan and Tony; and daughter-in-law Stephanie. A Memorial Mass was held Monday
at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Pleasanton.
Berry Patch
Eugene ‘Gene’ O’Brien
Blue Agave Club
Eugene “Gene” O’Brien, 76, a Pleasanton resident, died suddenly Aug. 8 in Arnold after leaving the golf course. He was born June 9, 1935, in Detroit, Mich., to James and Kathleen O’Brien, who were Irish immigrants. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Dearborn, joined the Army and served in Korea. He then attended Western Michigan University before spending 40 years in the construction business in California, moving to Pleasanton in 1958. He retired in 1992 then went to work as an inspector for the city of Pleasanton. The family cabin was built in Arnold in 1981 and has been a second home since then. Mr. O’Brien was a member of the Jaycees and served as president of the Lion’s Club. He was currently a member of SIRS Branch 34 and the Sequoia Woods Country Club. He loved playing Keno, bocce ball, trivia games, watching his grandchildren’s activities and golfing. He had a hole-in-one in 2003. He was a handyman for family, friends and neighbors and no project was too big or too small. He was proud of his Irish heritage, had an outgoing personality, and loved political debate. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Kathy; children Patrick (Debbie) of Pleasanton and Erin of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren Sarah, James and Michael of Pleasanton; brother Jim and sisters Peggy, Maureen and Sister Kathleen, IHM, of Michigan; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Pleasanton, with a reception following. Donations may be made to Open Heart Kitchen, 1141 Catalina Drive, Mailbox 137, Livermore 94550.
625 Main St., Pleasanton, 417-1224
Best Outdoor Dining, Best Main Street Restaurant, Best Margarita
Borg Fence
Best Home Contractor
575 Boulder Ct., Pleasanton, 426-9620
Callippe Preserve
Dry eye is one of the most common eye problems, especially in women over the age of 40. Dry eye IS a treatable condition. Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Michael Gagnon, a corneal specialist, to see what treatment is best for you.
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Cardinal Jewelers Casa Orozco Mexican Restaurant
Best Mexican Restaurant
7995 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, 828-5464
Clover Creek
Best Home Furnishings
670 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-0814
Diablo Flooring
Best Carpet / Flooring Store
5600 Sunol Blvd. Ste. D, Pleasanton, 426-7847
Eastern Medical Center
Best Acupuncture
3510 Old Santa Rita Rd. Ste. D, Pleasanton, 847-8889
Eddie Papa’s American Hangout 4889 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton, 469-6266
Fusion 3 Salon
Best American Food Restaurant, Best Meal Under $20 Best Hair Salon for Women
722 Main St., Pleasanton, 600-0080
Gay Nineties Pizza & Pasta
Best Pizza
288 Main St., Pleasanton, 846-2520
Glover’s Deep Steam
Best Carpet Cleaners
2843 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, 462-4262
Heavenly Day Spa
Best Massage
357 Ray St., Pleasanton, 462-4200
Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill 3015 Hopyard Rd. Ste. H, Pleasanton, 426-9600
Jazz-N-Taps
Best Place for an After Work Drink Best Place for Dance Lessons
1270 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton, 484-0678
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
Best Martial Arts Studio
5460 Sunol Blvd. Ste. 8, Pleasanton, 484-0308
Landmark Mortgage Group
Best Mortgage Company
5075 Hopyard Rd. Ste. 130, Pleasanton, 600-2000
Mary Lou Edwards
Best Mortgage Professional
from Diversified Mortgage Group 5199 Johnson Dr. Ste. 110, Pleasanton, 285-5333
Meadowlark Dairy
Best Ice Cream / Yogurt Shop
57 W. Neal St., Pleasanton, 846-2261
Precision Auto Repair
Best Foreign Car Repair
164 Wyoming St. Ste. A, Pleasanton, 462-7440
Red Smoke Grill 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, 734-0307
Best Barbecue, Best Take-out Restaurant Best Domestic Car Repair
32 California Ave. Ste. C, Pleasanton, 417-0222
Studio Seven Arts
Best Art Gallery
400 Main St., Pleasanton, 846-4322
Best Tutoring School
6654 Koll Center Pkwy. Ste. 185, Pleasanton, 485-1000
VIP Cleaners
Best Dry Cleaners
1809 Santa Rita Rd. Ste. F, Pleasanton, 846-4335 3120 Santa Rita Rd. Ste. E, Pleasanton, 462-8838
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Wealth Management Associates
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Best Financial Planner
400 Main St. Ste. 200, Pleasanton, 462-6007
Wente Vineyards
Best Winery
5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore, 456-2305 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, 456-2405
Workbench True Value 925-460-5000
Best Jewelry Store
3003 Hopyard Rd. Ste. B, Pleasanton, 416-1111
Sylvan Learning
Jonathan Savell M.D., Michael Gagnon M.D. Stanford Medical School Faculty Gina Trentacosti O.D., Jimmy Yip O.D.
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Best Golf Course
8500 Clubhouse Dr., Pleasanton, 426-6666
Scott’s Automotive & Light Truck Repair Inc.
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Best Place to Buy a Gift
350 Main St. Ste. A, Pleasanton, 846-0155
Best Hardware Store
1807 Santa Rita Rd. Ste. N, Pleasanton, 846-0660
Zen Pilates & Fitness
Best Personal Trainer
3059 Valley Ave. Ste. C, Pleasanton, 600-7800 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊAugust 19, 2011ÊU Page 11