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Megan StagnaroJohn Moffat
Sharon Van Heusen
Megan Marie Stagnaro and John Anthony Moffat II were married on March 31 at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. Megan is the daughter of Fritz and Suzie Stagnaro. She is a graduate of San Ramon Valley High and received her Integrated Marketing Communications degree from San Diego State and her masters in business degree from San Francisco State. She is a regional director of field marketing with Rouse Properties. John is the son of John and Nancy Moffat and a graduate of Amador Valley High. He received his BA in Communications from Arizona State University. He is a project manager with MCK Paving Co. John and Megan had their dream honeymoon in Italy and have made their home in San Ramon with their dog, Finnegan.
Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Clovis, CA after a brave f ight against melanoma. She is survived by her husband Bill, son William, father Bob Apple and wife Mary, mother Joy Williams and husband Bill, brother Jimmy Apple, Aunt Denice and Uncle Sam D’Andrea and family, Uncle Larry and Aunt Ruth Apple and family, Aunt Barbie Wilson, Aunt Diane Apple, as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to list. She was preceded in death by infant son James Kirk Van Heusen in April 1993. Shari was a devoted mother and wife, a generous, loving spirit who
Jan. 21, 1965-Aug. 4, 2012 Former resident of Pleasanton
brought light to the lives of so many. She took the lead in an assortment of civic and school activities from supporting our troops in the Middle East to bringing about the eScrip program at Alisal Elementary School. Shari also home schooled her son William up through high school. She enjoyed people, talking, reading, writing, arts & crafts and helping to bring about positive changes to our lives. She was excited about life, motivational and inspirational to those that knew her. Her love, support and care will be long remembered. Shari is very much missed by so many! A celebration of Shari’s life will be held from 2 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in the Barley Room of Handles Gastropub located inside the Pleasanton Hotel. Please join us to remember the love and light that was Shari. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made at the memorial for a bench and a shade tree to be placed at either Alisal Elementary School or Orloff Park in honor and remembrance of Shari’s life. Please contact Gina Landis at (925) 417-7490 or Lori Piper at (925) 846-2334 with any questions regarding the memorial.
Arleen Ann Neu Dec. 25, 1936-Sept. 23, 2012 Arleen Neu was called gently home to Heaven on Sept. 23, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Templeton, Iowa, she was a 25 year resident of Pleasanton. She is survived by her loving husband LaVern Neu, five children, 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and their families. Services were held.
In Loving Memory of Hank Gomez Pleasanton April 15, 1927-Oct.2, 2002 It has been 10 years, you will never be forgotten. For though we are far apart you are always and forever in our hearts. We love and miss you. —Dorothy, Frank and Debra
Christine SobreroSteven Gurske Christine Sobrero and Steven Gurske were married May 5 in an outdoor wedding at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton followed by a reception. Both graduated in civil engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Christine, the daughter of Bob and Peggy Sobrero of Pleasanton, graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2005. She is a design engineer for BKF Engineering in Walnut Creek. Steven Gurske, the son of Dave and Jan Gurske of Dublin, graduated from Dublin High School in 2005. He is a project engineer for the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. and works in Palo Alto. The couple honeymooned in Italy and currently resides in Dublin.
Kate MaduellTimothy Waldron Kate Maduell and Timothy Waldron were married at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Pleasanton on June 23, with a reception following at Canyon View Dining Hall in San Ramon. Kate, the daughter of Dave and Annette Maduell, graduated from Foothill High in 2005 and from CSU Stanislaus in 2009. She is a third-grade teacher at Aspire Public Schools in Modesto. Timothy is the son of Rick and Vicki Waldron of Salida. He graduated from Davis High School is 2005 and attended Modesto Junior College. He is currently attending school to become a physical therapist. The couple honeymooned in Maui and is residing in Modesto.
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