Aloha J Saunders Remembered

DANVILLE, CA — Aloha J Saunders, a long-time resident of Danville passed away on Saturday March 14th, 2020.

Aloha was born on June 29th, 1934 in Berkeley, CA. Aloha received a Bachelor of Science in Education from California State College at Hayward in 1964, now named California State University, East Bay.

Aloha taught as an elementary teacher for almost 30 years in the San Ramon Valley School District before retiring in 1993. After retiring, she remained active in many areas. Aloha loved to drive, so she became an 18 wheel truck driver hauling special commodities wherever they needed to be delivered. She also hauled very expensive race horses from track to track and even drove a school bus which added to her resume.

Aloha was a very generous person that had a true love for her family, teaching children, traveling, working on her ranch and raising livestock (specifically horses and pigs). She had a wonderful smile which would light up a room and a heart to match. Aloha will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by her two daughters, Teri Stevens and Leilani Sarmiento as well as two grandsons, two granddaughters, two nephews, four nieces, and a son in law, all of whom live in Northern California or Nevada.

Memorial gifts may be made to Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, PO Box 3195, Martinez, CA 94553-8198 or The CA Potbellied Pig Association at https://www.cppa4pigs.org/contact-us.html.

— The Sarmiento family