Obituaries
At Mission Funeral Home in Hayward, CA, we believe in the power of remembering and preserving the legacies of those we have lost. Pay tribute to those we have had the privilege to serve and find solace in the collective act of remembrance. Together, we honor and celebrate lives lived to the fullest.
Daniel Fernandez Curiel
December 2, 1950 – October 13, 2024
Daniel Fernandez Curiel, 73 years old, of Hayward California, passed away at Eden Hospital from complications of kidney disease on October 13, 2024. Born on December 2, 1950, in Dinuba, CA to the predeceased Clarence & Antonia Curiel.
Leonard A. Wargo
April 5, 1939 – September 26, 2024
Leonard A. Wargo, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, under hospice care in Newark, California. A long-time resident of Union City, Leonard was born in Summitville, Ohio, on April 5, 1939, and graduated from Salineville High School in 1957.
Maria Auxiliadora Galan
September 3, 1935 – September 20, 2024
Maria Auxiliadora Galan, 89, of Hayward, California, passed away on Friday morning, September 20th. Maria was born on September 3rd, 1935, in Juigalpa, Nicaragua, to Jose Elias Rios De Castilla and Maria Del Carmen.
Montiel. Maria was one of seven kids raised to be strong, giving, and independent.
Ofelia Sanchez Fuentes
March 3, 1940 – September 3, 2024
Ofelia Sanchez Fuentes, 84, of Hayward Ca., passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. Ofelia was born March 3, 1940 in Mexico City, Mexico. The daughter of Armando Sanchez and Maria Cruz Fuentes. At the age of 18, she came to the United States for a better life and settled in San Francisco, California.
Marlene Kay Oliver
June 1, 1938 – August 10, 2024
Marlene “Molly” Kay Oliver passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born on June 1, 1938, in Oakley, Kansas to Richard and Maxine Weitz, Molly was an only child who was raised with deep affection by her cherished Grandma Hazel Cope.
Tony La Vell Burton
July 5, 1955 – April 17, 2024
Tony La Vell Burton was born July 5, 1955, in Oakland, CA to proud parents Ben Junior Burton and Dorothy Jean Burton. To this family, he was the only son and the eldest of four children.
Thang Q. Ngo
December 14, 1966 – April 12, 2024
Thang Quyet Ngo, born on December 14, 1966 in Saigon, Vietnam, peacefully departed from this world on April 12, 2024.
Robert Edward Curiel
October 13, 1949 – February 13, 2024
Robert Edward Curiel passed away on February 13, 2024. He was 74 years old.
Teresita Valdueza Nerpio
October 3, 1932 – October 25, 2023
Teresita Valdueza Nerpio passed away on October 25, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born in the Philippines on October 3, 1932, to loving parents Benjamin Valdueza and Rosa Ramos.
José Felipe Patiño
August 17, 1932 – November 29, 2023
José Felipe Patiño passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, on November 29, 2023. He was 91 years old.
Eugene Orlans
March 11, 1943 – May 3, 2023
Eugene Orlans passed away on May 3, 2023, at his home in San Leandro, CA, at 80 years old. Born on March 11, 1943, he was the middle son of three brothers.
Bruce Goodman
June 12, 1951 – May 31, 2022
Bruce Goodman was born on June 12, 1951, in Oakland, CA, to the proud parents of Foster H. Goodman and Blanche M. Goodman. Bruce was the oldest of three children, two sisters: Sherry Goodman of Oakland, CA, and Patricia Goodman of Albuquerque, NM.
Tammara Kay Jeffery
February 14, 1958 – February 9, 2022
Maria Fatima Freitas
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December 14, 1966 – April 12, 2024
Thang Quyet Ngo, born on December 14, 1966 in Saigon, Vietnam, peacefully departed from this world on April 12, 2024.