Deaths

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Steven Alan Beilock in San Francisco on May 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Ellen for 43 years; loving father of Sian Leah and Mark Edward Beilock; loving son of Phyllis Beilock and the late Milton Beilock; dear brother of Felicia Bell, John Beilock, Karen Bauer and Daniel Beilock.

Born on June 8, 1943, Steve was a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and received his law degree from U.C. Hastings College of Law. He practiced law in the San Francisco Bay Area for 40 years. Steve was an avid athlete and a valued mentor to his family, friends and colleagues. His warmth and humor will be greatly missed. Services were held on May 9th at Sinai Memorial Chapel, S.F.

Anna Greenberg passed away peacefully on May 10, 2008 at her home at the age of 93. Born in San Francisco on December 16, 1914, she was the first in her family to be born in the United States and was very proud of that fact. In 1934 she married Paul Greenberg, who passed away in 2003 after 68 years of marriage.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Sandra Goldberg and her husband Joseph Goldberg, MD of San Francisco; Judy Scott of Walnut Creek; her grandchildren Lawrence Goldberg and his wife Karen, Kenneth Goldberg, Ph.D. and his wife Kathryn, Andrea Scott and Gavin Scott, Ph.D.; great grandmother of Tara and Rachel Goldberg.

Our family also gives many thanks to Arceli and Charlie Lacayanga and Zenaida Redor for the love and care they gave to Anna over the past 8 years.

Mom, you did a great job! You will always be loved and missed.

Gravesite services were held at Salem Memorial Park, 1171 El Camino Real, Colma. Donation to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice is preferred. Sinai Memorial Chapel.

Anna B. Gurman, a native San Franciscan and daughter of the late Louis and Bessie Greenbach and sister to the late Arthur, Herbert (Lila) and Rose Greenbach, on May 13, 2008 at age 82. Beloved wife of Hyman Gurman for 53 years; loving mother of Bess Gurman (Peter Miller) and Barry (Melinda) Gurman; adoring grandmother of Sarah and Emily Miller and Russell and Rosie Gurman; dear sister-in-law to Marian Greenbach, and special aunt of Michelle Greenbach Goldman, Judith Kay and Bobbi Smith. Survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Active in the City of Hope Better Halves Auxiliary (President) and a long-time member of Congregation Beth Sholom (one of the founders of 1950’s singles’ club, The Fidelians), Anne devoted her life to her family, especially her grandchildren, and dear friends. She was most proud of her organizational and bookkeeping abilities and her favorite times were celebrating special occasions with her family and friends.

Graveside services were held at Salem Memorial Park, 1171 El Camino Real, Colma, CA. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity, the City of Hope or Congregation Beth Sholom are preferred. Sinai Memorial Chapel.

Cecilia Tuck, beloved wife of Ruben Tuck, adored mother of Desmond Tuck and Adrienne Podolsky, doting grandmother of Dina and Simon Tuck, and treasured sister of Joyce Bloch and Isabella Samuels, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, in Johannesburg, South Africa, after 94 blessed years. Cecilia will be sadly missed by her immediate family, nephews, nieces and cousins in South Africa, USA, Australia, UK and Canada. Her heart was always open and her love was always without limit.