Obituaries

CORNELIA M. ROUZAN DUVERNAY

November 4, 1923 - March 19, 2008

Mrs. Cornelia M. Duvernay was born in St. Bernard's Parish in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 4, 1923. Her parents Mr. Louis and Laura (Bagneris) Rouzan raised Cornelia and her seven siblings (Harold, Louis, Eunice, Ruby, Gilbert, Carmelia, and Blanche) in a warm and loving Christian home. Cornelia attended elementary and high school with her siblings in New Orleans.

She wedded Otis Duvernay to this union was born Otis Duvernay, Jr. and Louis Duvernay. Cornelia moved to Oakland, California and graduated from Laney College with a Business Degree. Cornelia later married and to that union two sons and two daughters were born, Fred Taylor, Jr. (deceased), Sharon Taylor-Abrams, Gregory Taylor, and Bernice Taylor-Tate.

She worked as a Librarian Clerk in the Oakland Unified School District for 27 years. Her life was devoted to her family and church. She was a devout and traditional catholic. Over the years she attended St. Andrews where she assisted with the Alter Society and St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Churches. She was a faithful member for 37 years at St. Bernard Catholic Church where she served with the Booster Club until she was called by her Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.

She leaves her children, grand-children, great-grand children, great-great-grand-children, nieces and nephews, a host of extended family and friends to cherish her loving memory. The Rosary Service is scheduled for March 27, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, CA. The Mass will be held on March 28, 2008 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church at 11:00 am. The care is entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward, CA.

ORA E. ELLIOTT

JUNE 16 1922 - MARCH 20 2008

Passed away March 20, after a long illness. He was born June 16, 1922 in Wichita Kansas and grew up in the Coalinga Ca area. After serving in Patton's 13th (Black Cat) Armored Division, he returned to U.C. Berkeley to finish his studies, graduating in Civil Engineering.

He settled in Castro Valley and was an Engineering contractor in Bay Area for 30 years.

Ora had a special love for children and his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing with his friends. He leaves his wife Joyce, of 63 yrs; son, Charles Elliott (Vickie) of Brentwood; daughter, Nancy Elliott of Castro Valley; daughter, Jennifer Elliott Walt (Pat) of Alamo; brother in law, Bill Mouren of Coalinga Ca; sister in law, Donna Elliott of Avenal, Ca; he was preceded in death by son, Stephen Elliott; brother, Raymond Elliott of Avenal Ca;. and sister, Doris Mouren of Coalinga Ca. 6 nieces and nephews; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to; Vitas Hospice 365 Lennon Lane, Walnut Creek, Ca 94598.

CATHY JANE GALLANT

February 5, 1953 - March 4, 2008

Cathy Jane Gallant, a native of Lynn, MA and a resident of Livermore since 1984 died on March 4, 2008 at the age of 55 years of Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Fremont, CA.

Mrs. Gallant grew up in Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn Classical High School class of 1970; graduated from Beverly College in Beverly, MA and was a Bank Manager in Massachusetts.

Mrs. Gallant also worked for the Livermore School District for 4 years in Food Service and operated an in home day care business for many years. Her hobbies were quilt making and crafts.

Mrs. Gallant is survived by her devoted husband: Eric Gallant of Livermore; her mother: Marcia McSwiggin of Woburn, MA; 2 sons: Brent & Derek Gallant both of Livermore; 2 sisters: Cindy Cormier of Sacramento and Gail Lawrence of Woburn, MA; 1 brother: Scott McSwiggin of Woburn, MA.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sat., March 29, 1PM at the Family Home. Inurnment will be at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, MA. CALLAGHAN MORTUARY

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Lawrence R. Gallegos

12-19-39 - 3-17-08

Lawrence R. Gallegos, 69, beloved husband to Ann R. Gallegos for 40 years. Loving father to Lawrence, Robert and Daniel Gallegos, Julio Trejo, and Victoria Duran. Loving brother to Nola Mae Gallegos, Marie Peterson, and Sheila Rosa. Loving grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Lawrence was a long time resident of San Lorenzo. He worked at American Steel in Oakland for 30 years.

Lawrence will be missed by family and friends. Memorial service to be held Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Lakewood Memorial Park Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, Ca. at 10:00 am.

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MARGARET A. KENDRICK

entered into rest March 21, 2008 in Sacramento, CA. Born September 22, 1924, she was 83 years old. She will be remembered as a great mom who had a gentle and kind spirit.

Devoted wife of 54 years to the late Richard Kendrick. Beloved mother of Richard William Kendrick Jr. and wife Linda Monica Kendrick of Tracy, CA and Kathleen Kendrick-Moran of Colusa, CA. Loving grandmother of Shannon Kathleen Moran of Santa Cruz, CA. Dearest aunt of Elsie Marsh Wilburt of Folsom, CA.