Transitions OBITUARIES Walter Lewis Dunkley Walter Lewis Dunkley, 93, died November 11, 2011 in Pleasanton, CA surrounded by his family. Walt was born February 15, 1918 in Olds, Alberta, Canada. He will be fondly remembered by his family, Dave and Cheryl Dunkley of Weatherford, TX, Art and Tuny Dunkley of Pleasanton, CA and Ken Dunkley and Catey Low of Montecito, CA, as well as six Dunkley grandchildren: Shana, Blaine, Michael, Dan, Paige and Claire. His loving wife of 64 years, Virginia M. Dunkley, “Ginie,” predeceased him in 2008. Walt and Ginie raised their family in Davis, CA, and spent many retirement years together at Eskaton Village in Carmichael, CA. During their married life they enjoyed wonderful times with their three sons and six grandchildren as well as worldwide travel.. For the past three years, Walt lived in Pleasanton, CA. His family will cherish the memories of his positive and cheerful outlook, bright smile and sharp intellect. He was a source of pleasant optimism and good humor for all who knew him. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hope Hospice in Dublin, CA.
Richard Edward Hessel, Ph.D. March 1951 - November 2011 After a two year battle with cancer, longtime Pleasanton resident Dick Hessel gently passed away at his Pleasanton home at the age of 60. Dick was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Otto and Ruth Hessel. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, Dick shared his love of engineering as a professor at the The University of Cincinnati and Clarkson University, before moving into the private sector. Dick’s career in the
computer industry led him and his family to the Silicon Valley, where they settled in Pleasanton. The beloved husband of Connie Hessel for over 30 years, Dick is survived by his wife and two daughters, Andrea Kline Simon, 28, wife of Paulo Kline Simon; Kendra Hessel, 19; brothers Jim and Steve Hessel of Cincinnati; and his four cats. A true connoisseur of jazz music, the blues, and a lover of cats, Dick was also a weekly tennis player who will always be fondly remembered for his impressive beard and warm sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Hope Hospice, so that the less fortunate may share in the same degree of love and care that Dick received in his time of need. www. hopehospice.com.
Charles Cannon Former Resident of Pleasanton
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never changed. He loved a variety of music and celebrated anniversaries with his wife at jazz festivals. Bob is survived by his wife of 29 years, Maggie Cannon of Oklahoma City, OK and their three children Renee, Nathan and Justin, all of Oklahoma; his father, Charles Cannon and step-mother June of Pleasanton, CA; Sisters, Debra (Neil) Cannon Ardoline of Westminster, CO and Karen (Mark) Cannon Hitesman of Pleasanton, CA as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his mother Patsy Puderbaugh Cannon. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Bob’s life which will be held at Rock Bible Church, 4100 1st Street in Pleasanton, CA on November 26, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. A service will also be held on November 17, 2011 at the family church in Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to his favorite charity, Samaritans Purse, in Bob’s name. www.samaritanspurse.org.
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Abigail Lynn Caraballo Abigail Lynn Caraballo was born at 12:13 a.m. Oct. 10 at ValleyCare Medical Center to Kim and Nick Caraballo of Pleasanton. She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Bob Cannon, 52, of Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly Oct. 9, 2011. He was born in Buffalo, New York to Patsy and Charles Cannon on June 20, 1959. He lived in Tonawanda, New York; Denver, Colorado; Placentia, California; Dayton, Ohio; Pleasanton and area cities, California and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was a member of the first graduating class of Foothill High School (1977). He excelled in tennis and golf and played on his high school team all 4 years. He traveled competitively for tennis. Bob joined the Army after high school and was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Maggie and married in 1982. He worked 20 years for Farmer’s Insurance (Dublin, CA and Oklahoma City). Moving up through the ranks, his last position was as a Software Development Lead. Bob always enjoyed a variety of sports and began running over the last five years. He participated in many marathons, ranking extremely high in many of his races. Even though he moved to Oklahoma 12 years ago, his devotion to the San Francisco 49ers
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