It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Kelly Ceballos after battling with metastatic breast cancer for nearly 2 years. Kelly leaves behind her husband Michael and three children, including 1 ½ year-old Apollo. Kelly joined the PHCC staff team in January 2017 and most recently was the chief operating officer of our Educational …
In Memoriam: Richard “Dick” Carlson (1927-2016)
Richard “Dick” Carlson passed away May 31, 2016 after a short fight with pneumonia. He was born in Sacramento, California on April 11, 1927 to Leonard and Ruth Carlson. He adored his only sibling, June Carlson Ekhardt, who preceded him in death. He served in the United States Navy during the WWII as a pharmacist mate. Richard began his career in plumbing with Golsong …
In Memoriam – Robert Herman “Bob” Painter (1929-2016)
Born in Alameda, Ca May 5, 1929 and died March 12, 2016 in Carmichael, CA surrounded by his loving family after a brave long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his first love and wife, June Painter, brother William Painter and his parents, William and Helen Painter. He is survived by his children, Karen Birdsall (Rick), Jody …
In Memoriam – Betty Heesch
On January 26, 2016 Betty Heesch, Past President of PHCC of Alameda & Contra Costa Counties Auxiliary and PHCC of California Auxiliary, passed away from kidney and congestive heart failure. Loving wife and best friend of past PHCC of California President (2000-2001) Chuck Heesch. Chuck writes: Betty was proud to be a member and Past President of the women’s PHCC of …
In Memoriam – Jason Thomas Gilbride, James Caccia Plumbing, Inc.
Jason Thomas Gilbride, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas morning, 2015, as a passenger in an auto accident. He was born May 1, 1990 at Children’s Hospital in San Francisco. He lived his whole life in Pacifica, where he attended Sharp Park Elementary School, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School and Terra Nova High School where he graduated in …
CAPHCC’s Debbie Baker & Family
On November 5, 2015, PHCC of California’s bookkeeper Debbie Baker lost her daughter Carolyn to medical complications from an extended illness. Our heart goes out to the Baker family during their season of grief. Carolyn Baker’s obituary can be read here. Her Celebration of Life information is included in the link. Thank you to those of you who have reached …
In Memoriam: Tom LeDuc of PHCC of the Redwood Empire & PHCC of California
It is with a deep sense of loss that we inform our membership of the passing of PHCC of the Redwood Empire & PHCC of California Past President Tom LeDuc. A celebration of his life will be held on October 16, 2015 at Limerick Lane Winery in Healdsberg, CA beginning at 3:30 PM. The family respectfully requests that you RSVP …
In Memoriam – Former PHCC GLAA President Jon David Eikenberry (1942 – 2015)
Jon David Eikenberry (1942-2015) The checkered flag has waived over the life of Jon David Eikenberry, 72, of Auburn and formerly of Pasadena, California and Peru, Indiana. Dave, as he was known to friends and family, passed away on March 11, 2015 after long battle with congestive heart failure complicated by diabetes. He was born October 14, 1942 in Peru, …