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Alameda Obituaries

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Nancy Lee Bronstein, 1959 – 2026

“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.”

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Alice W. Huie, 1926 – 2025

Loved ones take a moment to remember Alice W. Huie on what would have been her 100th birthday. Among many other achievements, she was a founding member of the Alameda League of Women Voters, Board Member for Red Cross, mother of nine, and lover of Alameda’s annual Fourth of July parade.

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Sandra Jo Amstutz, 1946 – 2026

Sandra Jo (Myers) Amstutz passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 79. “Above all else, Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, and a doting grandmother whose greatest joy was her family.”

Alameda Post - James Charles Smallman, 1938 – 2025

James Charles Smallman, 1938 – 2025

James “Jim” Charles Smallman, 87, of Alameda, California, passed away on December 31, 2025. Jim served on the boards of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society and Alameda Museum, volunteered at the Meyers House and Garden, and tutored students at Alternatives in Action High School.

Alameda Post Obituary Policy

We will accept obituary notices of up to 1,000 words submitted by family members or funeral homes. The publication fee is $100, which may be paid online or by check. The Post will publish the notice to the website, with at least one and up to three photos of your choosing, notify you when it has been posted, and unless directed otherwise, we will share it in the newsletter and online to our regular channels. Please email [email protected] for more details and to make arrangements. 

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Christopher Buckley, 1949-2026

“He gave freely of his counsel, resources, time, and expertise, helping friends, neighbors, organizations, and cities better understand what was worth preserving.” Friends and community members remember Christopher Buckley, longtime Alameda resident, city planner, preservationist, and tree advocate.

Alameda Post - Barbara Jane Kettelhut smiles in front of a Christmas tree wearing a baseball hat and Mickey Mouse sweatshirt.

Barbara Jane Kettelhut, 1946 – 2026

“Barbara Jane Kettelhut (Bachtell), aged 80, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Sacramento, California. Born on March 18, 1946, in Alameda, California, Barbara lived a vibrant and full life marked by her love for family, adventurous spirit, and unique personality.”

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Ellen Katherine Larson Paisal, Andrew Paisal Jr.

“Ellen Katherine Larson Paisal and Andrew Paisal Jr., passed away on February 4 and February 2, 2026. Our parents were deeply loved by our family, including our big brother Andy who has been waiting patiently for them so he can resume watching the Giants games with our dad.”

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Laura Louise Rhodes, 1965 – 2026

“She inherited our mother’s spacious spirituality and accepted all kinds of paths and people. She was artistic and ingenious, and enjoyed making her home, and her place in the world, functional and beautiful.” Laura Louise Rhodes died on May 1, 2026, under a brilliant full moon, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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George Douglas Kuria, 1944-2026

George Kuria died April 24, 2026, at his home in Alameda, California. “George’s main passions were fishing, gardening, photography, and most of all having extended conversations with friends and family.”

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Lindsay Eleanor Kendall-Gonzalez, 1982-2026

“Lindsay had a way of making people feel comfortable around her and was everyone’s friend. She had a soft heart, a sensitive spirit, and cared deeply about the people in her life.” Born in Alameda on September 29, 1982, Lindsay Eleanor Kendall-Gonzalez passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.

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