Karla May Miller Curtis
Karla May Miller Curtis, 73, died Oct. 14 at her home in Alamo.
She was born April 26, 1933, in Phoenix, Ariz., but spent nearly 65 years in Northern and Southern California. She lived the last 33 years in the Alamo area with her husband of 52 years, Vern Earl Curtis.
She worked for more than 25 years at Gateway Acceptance Co., a family business started with her husband in 1978.
She was a member of the Alamo First Ward, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed serving others. She found great pleasure in sewing, reading, needlework, and attending concerts and musical theater. She also touched many lives as a pianist and an organist.
She is survived by her husband; six children: Richard (Ann) Mesa, Ariz.; Susan Hill (Elvin) Antioch; Robert (Lisa) Alamo; Michael (Allison) Concord; Scott (Audrey) Portland, Ore.; Nancy Jacobs (Scott) Walnut Creek; a sister, Linda Jones (Cliff); and 20 grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 20 at the LDS Chapel on Stone Valley Road.
Bobbi Lee Sachs
Alamo resident Bobbi Lee Sachs had her family by her side when she passed away at home Oct. 18 at the age of 61.
She was born June 26, 1945, and enjoyed spending time and sharing good food with family and friends. Her many hobbies included being an entrepreneur, playing mahjong, shopping, reading, writing and playing ping pong with her grandchildren. She loved music and often would burst out with a show tunes.
She battled breast cancer for seven years, taking time to counsel and support others as they also fought the disease.
She is survived by her husband Steven Sachs; seven children, Scott and Jennifer Sachs, Sandy and Carla Sachs, Jami and John Spykerman, and Zachary Sachs; her sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Jeffrey Ullman; her brother, Randall Burg; her sister and brother-in-law, Diane and David Horwitz; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A service was held Oct. 22 at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. Donations be made to the charity of your choice.
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