All Obituaries

Alonzo Graves, “Abba D” passed away on the evening of May 24th, 2023 with his lovely wife by his side.  To honor his request, his immediate family held a private service celebrating his life.  Abba D, as he is affectionately called by his two precious grandchildren, enjoyed a very close grandparent relationship.  He loved sharing wisdom and life experiences and encouraged them to succeed. Alonzo is remembered by his extended family members and friends as Big Al,...

Denise Maher Srivastava lived a beautiful, but too short, life of 59 years, spreading her kindness, adventurous spirit, and joy to all around her. Her determination and courage were pervasive in everything she encountered. Born in Bethesda, Maryland on July 17, 1963, she was raised in the Bay Area, where competitive figure skating became her passion and pride. She was incredibly elegant on the ice, making it look effortless, and she carried that grace into her everyday life. Denise’s...

Colin was born in San Francisco on April 1st, 1967. He is the son of Happy and Pierre Kramer, brother to Sean, Brien (Sarah), Kevin (Chrissy), Karin Haskell (Kevin) and Eileen Kramer (deceased). Uncle to Grace, Will and Gavin Haskell, Caleigh and Brendan Kramer, and Courtney, Gavin and Devon Hallinan. Colin grew up in the Sunset District and attended St. Cecilia School. An avid surfer, Colin surfed countless sessions at Ocean Beach, where he was at his happiest. Colin had a huge heart and...

Lorraine M. Weaver February 4, 1929 - April 6, 2023 Lorraine M. Maher was born on February 4, 1929, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Walter L., a Cambridge police officer, and Alice B.Dacey Maher, and died April 6,2023. Lorraine was the middle child of three and was predeceased by both parents and eventually her brother and sister, Walter L. Maher, Jr. and Rosemary Maher Ave. Lorraine was a graduate of St. John's High School, Cambridge, and Emmanuel College, Boston. In 1950 she entered on...

Nettie Mae Caesar (nee Smiley) was born in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Ada Smiley on May 11, 1928. Following a family tradition, she was named after her maternal grandmother Nettie M. Givens. One of seven siblings, Nettie accepted Christ at an early age, was active in church and excelled in school. Upon graduation from high school, Nettie moved to San Francisco to live with her beloved “Aunt BeeDee.”    After moving to San Francisco, Nettie married Richard...

William Taylor was the cherished youngest son of the late Myles and Hazel Taylor.    He was a graduate of the Louise M. Lombard Special Education School and the Teen Program at the Recreation Center for the Handicapped. William was a long time member of the Arc of San Francisco. Willie participated in the Special Olympics and worked as a Custodial Engineer for Bank of America, and San Francisco City Hall.   William is survived by his sisters Dorothy, Theresa, Deborah, and...

Rev. William H. McCain, S.T.L. March 13, 1957 ~ April 13, 2023 Ordained a Priest of Jesus Christ,  November 22, 1986   Father McCain was the cherished first-born son of the late Billy George and Antonia McCain, the beloved brother of Robert McCain and Cristina McCain Gonzalez (brother-in-law Robert), and the esteemed uncle of Chevon, Robert, Monica, and Alyssa Gonzalez.   Father was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory ‘75, St. Patrick’s...

James “Buddy” O’Sullivan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Born in Tournafulla, Co. Limerick, Ireland, he first emigrated to Toledo, Ohio, with his family in 1962. After a few months, he moved to New York City for fourteen years before returning to Ireland in 1976. In 1983, Buddy moved back to the USA, this time settling in San Francisco. Buddy loved making frequent trips home to the ‘Slatehouse’ in Tournafulla, where he visited family...