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Born in Oakland on Aug. 15, 1957, to the late Kenneth E. Taylor and Dorothy Davis Taylor, Anne passed away peacefully in Redwood City on March 31, 2014.
She was the beloved mother of Eleanore Guenon and Grace Guenon and sister of William Taylor, James Taylor, Laurel Taylor Smith and Christine Taylor McNurlin. Anne served as district director of the office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, May 23, at 3:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara Ave.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD 1408
www.greermortuary.com 865-3755
Born in Budapest, Hungary on July 25, 1937, to the late Vilma Ginzer and Joseph Csorgei. Klara passed away at her home peacefully in Alameda on March 21, 2014, with her family by her side.
She is survived by her husband Dave Bordeaux, her brother Joseph Csorgei Jr., her sister Zsuzsana Dominik and her three children Elizabeth Leslie, Suzy Bordeaux-Johlfs and Peter Bordeaux.
She was known as “Grandma Strawberry” to her five grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Brandon Bordeaux, Danielle Bordeaux, Britney Johlfs Dawn Leslie and Shannon Leslie. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.”
— Leo Buscaglia
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD 1408
www.greermortuary.com 865-3755
Resident of Alameda
Born in Taylor, Pennsylvania on Aug. 3, 1930, to the late Frank Greco and Alice Senuk, Florence passed away peacefully on April 3, 2014, at the age of 83. She is survived by her children; Dolores, Paula, Eileen and John Kelleher; son-inlaws Floyd Brown, Richard Butler and Ron Kamangar; daughter-in-law Lissette Mourin Kelleher; grandchildren Daniel and Joshua Brown, Alissa Sanchez, Anthony and Andrew Kelleher; sister Alexandra ( S t e p h e n ) Romanko and a number of nieces and nephews.
Florence spent the majority of her life in Taylor where she worked hard to support and raise her family. She was an avid reader and loved cooking and knitting for family and friends. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Private services are to be held. Donations in Florence’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD 1408 www.greermortuary.com 865-3755