Obituaries
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Resident of Alameda
Born in Montreal, Canada, Maisie lived in many countries throughout her life before passing away quietly in Alameda.
Known for her kindness and generosity, she loved to cook, play card games, and watch ice hockey as a San Jose Sharks fan. She was an avid golfer well into her 80s, sinking three holes-in-one over the years. Always willing to help, she touched many lives and will be missed.
Maisie is survived by her husband John, daughters Carol and Barbara, two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. The eldest of eight, her survivors also include two sisters and four brothers.
Always unassuming, Maisie requested a private service. Those wishing to honor her may make donations to their favorite charities in her memory. For further information, contact Harry W. Greer, funeral director FDR-745.
Alameda Funeral & Cremation Services FD-2139
1415 Oak St (510) 522-6020
Leslye Mae Robey passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, June 29, 2014, surrounded by her family. Leslye spent her childhood in San Jose with parents Harold and Edna Reese, brothers Jack and Al “Charlie” and her sister Pat.She graduated from San Jose High School and attended San Jose State where she met her future husband of 61 years, James Robey, who preceded her in passing.
Leslye is survived by three children, Steve Robey of Bellingham, Wash.; Mike Robey of Alameda; and Erin Gabriel of Rohnert Park and daughters-in-law Marcia Robey, Jerene Meissert and Vickey Rico. She was the proud and loving grandmother of five grandchildren: Kate (Jason), Beau (Jill), Marine, Maggie and Kevin and great-grandmother of Riley and Eloise.
In addition to being a great wife, mother and creating a home that was always a warm and welcoming place, Leslye worked for Alameda County for more than 30 years. She started as a clerk in the tax collector’s office before moving to the Oakland Municipal Court as a courtroom clerk. The friends she made in those offices remained friends through her final days.
Leslye was a vibrant and giving person with a great sense of humor. She loved cooking, travel and, above all else, friends and family. She and Jim explored China soon after it opened to the west and took their whole family to Hawaii to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Leslye was a proud member of the Shirley Valentine Club. She and her girlfriends managed to get away every year for quality girl time and the viewing of the movie. In her later years, she enjoyed having red wine and chocolate in the afternoon (it was so decadent).
She practiced yoga and meditation before they were popular. While she held strong opinions, she was never judgmental. She was tolerant and progressive, with just a pinch of conservative thrown in. She volunteered with and mentored teen-age single moms and gave much time to her homeowners association.
She passed bravely in her own home on her own terms at 87, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Contributions can be made in Leslye’s memory to the Alameda Midway Shelter or the Friends of the Alameda Free Library.
A celebration of her life is pending. If you wish to be notified when plans are complete, send an email to her family at Celebration4Les@Yahoo.com.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD1408
greermortuary.com 865-3755
Resident of Alameda
Monte Carlo Walker passed peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He was born on Aug. 2, 1939, in New Orleans and was proprietor of Continental Body Shop in Oakland for more than 40 years.
Monte will be missed by his many friends and family, including his wife, Lonnie Moy Walker, children, stepchildren, and their spouses — Raleigh, Sherry and Kent, Lauren and Kurt, Amy and Jason, Blake and Tracy, Taylor, and Karna — and 13 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Pier 29 Restaurant, 1148 Ballena Blvd. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Alameda Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 2534, Alameda, California 94501 or your charity of choice. Monte is now fishing, hunting, and golfing in eternity.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD 1408
865-3755 greermortuary.com
