Obituaries
Austin Brink, 84, of Larkspur, CA died peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Austin was born on May 2, 1942 in San Antonio, TX, the first-born child of Paul and Virginia Brink. Austin lived his formative years in Palo Alto, CA. After graduating from Cubberley High School, he received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Sonoma State University, studied Existential Phenomenology at Duquesne University in PA, completed graduate studies in Social Work at UC Berkeley, and worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the San Francisco Bay Area. Austin and Marcella Louise Boser (more…)
Robert Daniel “Rob” Harris Jr. died unexpectedly on September 14, 2026. He was 56. Rob was born August 10, 1970, in Beeville, Texas, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Even if you did not personally know Rob, he was a part of your life in a small way through his life’s work as a software engineer. In his 15 years at Netflix, Rob helped build the foundation of the company’s Apple TV and iPhone apps. He was one of the first engineers on that architecture, and code he wrote in 2015 is still running today on televisions and phones around (more…)
Martina Phyllis Bedar (Myrna Phyllis Heller) was born on October 11, 1945, and died on October 10, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, counselor, and friend. She passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her husband, on the day before her 80th birthday. Martina possessed a warm smile, a quick laugh, and an eager helping hand. She was an excellent listener, who cared genuinely and could offer understanding support and guidance. She was passionate about her work as a counselor and teacher, her family, providing opportunities for others, and supporting groups which served people in (more…)
Theodore Joseph Mazzone was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1958, the son of Anthony & Theresa Mazzone. Ted lived in the bucolic suburb of Walton Hills, with brothers Tom & Terry. His Aunt Virg, Uncle Joe and cousins Dee and Joe lived right across the street. Many hours were spent playing ball in the large grassy yards or exploring down by the creek. In winter they often would sled down the backyard hill and would end up in the usually frozen creek. Ted was a member of the Bedford High School marching band and took Spanish throughout high (more…)
July 16, 1951 – September 18, 2026 Larry died on September 18, 2026, in San Francisco, California. He was 75. Born on July 16, 1951, Larry lived a life marked by energy, humor, music, a deep engagement with the world around him, and love for his family and community of neighbors in Corte Madera. He is survived by his wife, Helen Maniates; his daughters, Zoe Garvin (Sal Rivas) and Lia Garvin (Wes Sularz); his granddaughters, Maya and Eleni; his sister, Bonnie Garvin (Jim Lafferty); and his dog, Penny. A green burial will be held at Fernwood Cemetery in Mill Valley, California, at (more…)
COOKE, Carolyn, Age 79, of Mill Valley, CA, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on August 20, 2026. She was born September 6, 1946, in Vicco, KY to the late Nathaniel and Louise Combs. Carolyn was a devoted mother and grandmother and a cherished member of the Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church for over 40 years. She was known for her dedication to her family and her commitment to serving those less fortunate, retiring from the federal government after 37 years of service. Preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Combs; sister, Emma Hankins, and sister, Gloria Rucker. (more…)
