Obituaries
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Born in Norfolk, Va. to the late Jasper and Florence Brown, Lula was the beloved wife of Michael Patterson, mother of Linda (Vince) Alves, Reynoldo (Irene) Reboton, Florentin (Mila) Reboton, Roderick (Debbie) Reboton, Augustine (Patti) Carraway, Bernard (Barbara) Nestal Florence Eash, Sylvia (Roland) Beles, grandmother to 22 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Florentin Reboton, son Frankie Ramirez and daughter Juliette Reboton. Reboten moved to San Francisco in 1945.
She then moved to Oakland in 1955 to the home where she raised her family and resided until her passing. She was the heart and soul of her family, a caring humanitarian, who loved to cook and share a story or two with good company. She will be deeply missed by all who knew, loved and cherished her. Funeral services were held at Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD 1408 www.greermortuary.com 865-3755
Paul Frank Cappa passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 26 at the age of 83. He was an Alameda native, loving brother, and wonderful uncle. He graduated from Alameda High School in 1949 where he was on the varsity track team.
Paul worked as a draftsman on bridge/building engineering design projects in the fabricating works department at Bethlehem Steel‘s Alameda yard and later at Bethlehem’s Point Pinole facility and Herrick Steel in Hayward. Paul was an active member of St. Barnabas Church and the Italian Catholic Federation. He loved to go hiking, fishing and camping with family. He is survived by his sister Irene Maslonkowski and her children Dennis Maslonkowski, Terry Shuler, Nancy Dressler, and Joyce Rinck; also his brother Aldo Cappa and Aldo’s children Brian, Paul and Leslye Cappa. He was predeceased by his parents Peter & Mary Cappa, brother- in-law Ervin Maslonkowski and niece Linda Goldbeck. He also leaves behind many greatnieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation today, 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. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1427 Sixth St. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2560 Church Lane, San Pablo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Barnabas Church.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD1408 www.greermortuary.com 865-3755
March 2, 1945 – Feb. 14, 2014
Longtime Resident of Alameda
Roberta Meno passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 14, 2014 at the age of 68, a couple of weeks before her 69th birthday. She was a native of North Carolina and a longtime resident of Alameda. Roberta was an active and devoted member of the Alameda Baptist Church. She served her beloved church through her God given talent of hospitality. Roberta loved to share with others and cook for church events. A church pot-luck favorite was Roberta’s banana pudding. Roberta devoted her professional life to providing exceptional child care for infants and children. Her child care provider career included working for Alameda’s Rising Star Montessori School. Roberta completed the State of California’s family child care provider license requirements and started her own family child care home. Roberta’s Licensed Family Child Care Home served families and their children for over 20 years and operated until her unexpected death. She was a faithful member of the Alameda Professional Child Care Association. Roberta’s friends and colleagues at the Association loved her dearly and respected her gifts in working with children.
Roberta was preceded in death by her husband, George, daughter Melissa, and a brother. She is survived by her son, Dwayne and sisters in North Carolina and a sister in Colorado. Besides Roberta’s love for cooking and sharing with others, family and friends will remember her gardening skills. She took great pride in her front yard’s beautiful rose bushes. They were enjoyed especially by her child care home’s children and their parents. Roberta’s heartfelt approach to life touched many people’s lives. Her loving and caring ways will be missed greatly. A memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and a reception immediately after the service, will be held at Alameda Baptist Church, 3100 Central Ave., Alameda. For questions about the service, contact Pastor Wallace Whatley, Alameda Baptist Church at (707) 297-6260.
