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A native of Chicago, Lorraine passed away on Dec. 1, 2015, in San Francisco at the age of 86.
Lorraine was a long-time resident of San Francisco. She was a member of Norte Dame des Victoires, San Francisco Church and was a retired L.V.N. at Mt. Zion Hospital of U.C.S.F.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services, 2694 Blanding Ave., Alameda. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Alameda. Lorraine will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lorraine may be made to a charity of your choice.
Walter Duke Dutchover, 62 passed away in Biloxi, Miss., on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.
Born to Jesse and Celestina Dutchover, on Dec. 17, 1952, Walter grew up with his brother Wayne and three sisters; Martha, Marie and Ann. He graduated from San Lorenzo High School in 1971. Walter was a talented musician and played guitar in the band Crystal Garden in San Leandro. His band was included in a book East Bay ‘60s Garage Bands, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Walter spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, working in Management for various companies, including AT&T and also several years in law enforcement for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department. Beginning as a young child with his father and brother, he often donated his time and cooking skills to raise money for various charities and organizations, including; breast cancer, Veterans, Eagles and Elks.
Walter was a member of the YMI and also cooked for St. Alphonsus Church. After retirement, Walter moved to Biloxi, with his wife Jennifer and was employed with the Biloxi School System. He enjoyed fishing and photography, but his love for music was the dominant focus in his life, which led him to great friendships and memories. Walter will be remembered most for his smile, laugh, sense of humor and musical talent.
Walter was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Dutchover. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Dutchover; mother, Celestina “Sally” Dutchover; daughter, Andrea; son, Jacob and son Walter Dutchover and wife Kelly; step-sons, Larry and Blake Jones; sister, Martha Cibella and husband Bob and two son’s Joshua and Jesse, brother, Wayne Dutchover and wife Jill and three daughters Katrina, Sarah and Alexandra, sister, Marie Pagan and husband Tony and two daughters Alexis and Jessi and sister, Ann Devencenzi and husband Paul and two sons Ryan and Jordan; and grandchildren, Frances “Franky” Miller, Anaya, Dante, Leila and Divina Bonavente.
Two memorial services will be held for Walter; one in Biloxi, Miss., on Dec. 5, 2015, (www.bradfordokeefe.com) and another in Alameda, Calif., at the Elks Ballroom, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., at noon, Saturday, Dec., 12, 2015.
To send flowers in Biloxi: www.bradfordokeefe.com; in Alameda: Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA.
Born in San Juan de Dios of Manila, Philippines to Cirilo and Sophia Jimenez, Jonathan was a loving and caring son. Jonathan passed away unexpectedly before leaving home for work on December 2, 2015 at the age of 46.
Jonathan worked as a mail handler with the United States Postal Service for 17 years. His supervisor claimed that he was one of the best employees and he received many awards of recognition for his service.
Jonathan enjoyed many hobbies; listening to music, painting, airbrushing, singing, watching sports, collecting rare sports items and helping out around the house.
