All Obituaries

Quietly passed away in the loving arms of her family on January 15, 2022, at the age of 95. The greatest joy in Mary’s life was her family: adored mother of Catherine (Katie), John (RIP 1995), Kevin, Eileen (RIP 2011), and Denis; cherished mother-in-law of Glenda (John) & Mary Ann (Denis), treasured “Nana” to Tera (Gregory Koo II), Shawna, Ryan (Kimberly), Kelly, Patrick, Sean, Kevin, and Terry; idolized great grandmother to Isabella Mora, Nathan, Cole, and Gregory...

Rudolfo DeDios “Bebot” DeLeon - a son, brother, cousin, Tito, partner, father, and a friend to all he met. Rudy passed away peacefully at home in San Francisco on January 14, 2022. Rudy was surrounded by his loving caregivers, partner of 28 years Bob Kelley, son Victor Hasson and sister-in-law Cathy Kelley. He was 63 years young. Rudy was born in Tamuning, Guam on November 11, 1958, to Teresita and Joseph DeLeon. He was a quiet, crafty, thoughtful, playful and creative child....

Louise C. Douglas, 89, of San Francisco, CA made her ascent to heaven on January 14, 2022. Louise moved to San Francisco at the age of 14 with her Aunt Pearl where she settled, married, raised a family and lived her life. Louise worked for the National Park Services for 36 years when she retired. She was a devoted Catholic and parishioner at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San Francisco where she volunteered her time counting money for the parish. Louise was predeceased by her...

Yvonne Burns, 81, made her ascent to Heaven in the early morning of Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Yvonne was the only child of Ben Burns and Bertha Moore Wiley, both of whom preceded her in death. She had two brothers and three sisters, William Moore (deceased), Wallace Wiley (deceased), Bobbie Jean Williams (deceased) Joyce Richardson (deceased) and Jessie Goode.   Born and raised in Malvern, Ark., Yvonne accepted Jesus Christ as her lord and savior as a child. She was a proud alumnus...

Friday, January 7th, Thomas Clune passed away in his sleep, just two months shy of his 90th birthday. Tom was the dearly beloved father of Michelle Zauss (husband Robert Browne); beloved brother of John and Noreen (husband Ted); dear uncle of Sharon and Lucinda (and daughter Hannah); and loving cousin of Rosemary, Bridgette, and James. Tom came from the lovely village of Crusheen in County Clare. He also lived in Dublin, London, and Toronto, before landing in his beloved city of San...

Margene Brignetti of San Francisco, CA peacefully passed away on January 6th, 2022, surrounded by family. Margene was born in SF on November 19th, 1943, to Gino and Marian Fanucchi. She grew up in the City and graduated from Mercy High School. In 1967, she met Louis Brignetti, and they married later that year. Margene and Lou went on to have three sons, Dominic, Chris and Tony. Margene worked as an executive secretary at PG&E for over 20 years but was very involved in her sons’...

           Mary Anna Papillion was born in Louisiana to the proud parents Mary and Eugene Guillory In 1963 she married Leroy Papillion and to this union a son Morgan was born, Mary Anna was a devoted wife and mother, she loved to cook for her family and friends. There was always laughter coming from her home. Mary Anna was a devoted parishioner at Mission Dolores Basilica for over 50 years. She is now reunited with her husband Leroy and son...

Greetings, All, You may have already been informed, but just in case, our dear Resa  (sister, Aunt, colleague and friend to many) passed away on the evening of December 30th. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be limitedly in person at Bethel A.M.E. Church in San Francisco, CA and also can be viewed online: Service will held on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12 noon, with a brief viewing at @11am .  How to access Funeral Services for Resa Peay-Wainwright Oswald on...

“I’m a child of the King, A child of the King, With Jesus my Savior, I’m a child of the King.” Sister Bettie Brady Chaney was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Matt and Florenza Brady. Six children were born from this union, five of which were deceased and one surviving daughter, Bettie Mae Brady. From a young age, her grandparents reared and nurtured her emotionally and spiritually, especially her grandfather who was a minister in the Baptist church....

Mary Agnes O’Rourke (nee Roche) passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mary was 89 years young. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 2016. Mary was the loving mother of 7 children: Frank (Sandra), Kathleen Neil (John), Maureen Gardner (Pat), John (Elaine), Michael (Laura - deceased) (Joann), Patti Allen (Mark), Tommy (Gita). She was a beloved grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Mary was a native San...