Loretta May VanderVeen's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2026 in Berkeley, California

Loretta May VanderVeen

March 23, 1939 - May 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Berkeley, California

Loretta May VanderVeen's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2026 in Berkeley, California

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Sunset View Mortuary Cemetery

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Loretta May VanderVeen

March 23, 1939 - May 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Berkeley, California

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Loretta May VanderVeen Obituary

The passing of Loretta May VanderVeen of Berkeley, California, born in Oakland, California leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 3, 2026 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her grandson Carl Lawrence VanderVeen; her husband Carl VanderVeen of Berkeley; her parents, Rose Bua and Frank Bua; her brother Russell; and her nephew Tony Bua.

She is survived by: her children, Melinda, Gina, Glen, Eric and Susie; her children-in-law, Bob Bawolski, Daniel Cullen, Becky VanderVeen, Karen VanderVeen and Rich Campbell; her grandchildren, David Bawolski, Jack, Madeline Cullen, Connor, Lucas and Elena VanderVeen; her brother Robert; and her niece Shanna Bua.

Donations may be made in her name to: Blood Cancer United: https://bloodcancerunited.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sunset View Mortuary Cemetery



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May 12, 2026

Carolyn Dossa lit a candle

“In loving memory of Loretta May VanderVeen, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Laurie was always there for others and cared so much. She will truly be missed.”


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Tue

May 19

Visitation

Sunset View Mortuary
101 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Tue

May 19

Funeral service

Sunset View Mortuary
101 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Tue

May 19

Reception

Berkeley Country Club
7901 Cutting Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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