Obituaries
Nancy Lee Bronstein passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, with her children and husband by her side, after facing a brain tumor with grace and strength. Nancy was born on April 23,1959 in Los Angeles to Emy Brown and Leonard Bronstein. She was initially raised in La Crescenta before moving to Manhattan Beach in 1964, where she graduated from Aviation High School in 1977. Their Manhattan Beach home still remains with her family and has been a cherished place to visit throughout the years. Nancy moved to central California to attend California State University, Stanislaus, graduating with a B.A. in Business (more…)
Born November 26, 1936 in San Diego, CA, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. With bright eyes and a mischievous spark, ready to ignite the fireworks of life, Elizabeth was generous, passionate, and authentic. She made herself available to the world with a magic that drew people in, as if they had no choice; a whimsy that could charm; a beauty and brightness that would surely never dim. Elizabeth moved to Belvedere in 1966, where she lived until her death on June 5th, 2026. An entertainer by nature, Elizabeth was wild, funny and creative. She loved playing with and learning new words, (more…)
Leslie Owens Grays was born on October 19, 1952, in San Francisco, to Galveston Grays Jr. and Bonnell N. Grays. Raised alongside his 9 brothers and 3 sisters in a large family deeply rooted in faith, love, resilience, and unity, Leslie grew into a man known for his strength, wisdom, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Leslie attended Polytechnic High School during the late 1960s, where he became known as one of the greatest point guards of his time. If you knew Leslie, then you knew he truly had game. Basketball was more than a sport to him. (more…)
We are saddened to report that Anne Fitzmaurice, 91, of Berkeley, CA, died on March 22, 2026 of heart failure. She was staying with her daughters Maura and Cathleen Daly at the time of her death. Anne was born on May 22, 1934, in San Francisco, CA, the eldest child of Eugene Fitzmaurice and Edythe Richards. Eugene and Edythe divorced when Anne was five years old; each remarried twice, giving Anne five half-siblings: Catherine (Cate), Michael (deceased), and Maurice Fitzmaurice (deceased), and Richard (deceased) and Jason Laumeister. Anne graduated from high school in Manhattan Beach, CA. She married (more…)
July 12, 1951 – January 25, 2026 Anne Mulder Maurice passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, creativity, and lifelong devotion to teaching and family. Anne was a teacher, mentor, and trusted friend to countless people throughout her life. She had an innate ability to connect with others and a deep desire to help, guide, and uplift those around her, no matter the circumstance. Her kindness was steady and genuine, and her door and her heart were always open. A passionate world traveler, Anne believed deeply in the value of experiencing the (more…)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Callaghan on December 12, 2025 in San Francisco, CA from metastatic esophageal cancer. Michael was the cherished husband of Anne for 41 years, devoted father to Sean (Marsia), Megan (Austin), and Eric (Caitlin), doting grandfather to Rhea and Mason Callaghan and beloved brother to Patricia Bolusi (Mario), Kevin Callaghan and Karen Scarpa (Michael). He also adored his many nieces, nephews and cousins and had close friends from all stages of his life. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Doris, and by his brother Harold and sister Maureen. (more…)
