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Obituaries

IBEW 1245 notes the passing of these members, with gratitude for their service to the union.

 

To submit a death notice or obituary of a 1245 member, please send an email to info@ibew1245.com, and include your name, the member's name, photo of the member (if available) and any other pertinent information (including links to other published obituaries about the member, funeral info, fundraisers for the family etc.) 

In Memoriam: Ken Ball

January 8, 2023

“Ken Ball was Exhibit 1 in a presentation of great grievance handlers of the past.” Written by Tom Dalzell, former Business Manager of IBEW 1245.

In Memoriam: Fred Ross, Jr. (1947-2022)

December 15, 2022

On November 20, 2022 IBEW 1245 organizer Fred Ross, Jr., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his family and friends. A legend in labor organizing circles, Brother Ross began his organizing career with the United Farm Workers (UFW) and later continued it with SEIU where he organized… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Maria Joana Hernandez

September 30, 2022

We deeply regret to announce the passing of six-year IBEW 1245 member Maria Joana Hernandez. Sister Hernandez worked as an operating clerk for PG&E in Concord, and sadly lost her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia just one day after her 39th birthday. The obituary below is republished from here: Maria Joana Hernandez was born on September… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Stu Neblett

September 27, 2022

Stuart Edward Neblett died peacefully in his home sitting in front of his computer in Burney California. He was born April 21, 1943 to Dr. Edward and Margaret Neblett in Fresno, CA. He retired from PG&E as a telecommunications subforeman after 47 years with the company. A staunch union activist, Brother Neblett served on the… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Ron Borst

September 5, 2022

Fearless Union Leader at NV Energy It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our union brother, Ron Borst, on Sunday, September 4, 2022 of Labor Day weekend. Adam Weber, IBEW 1245 Business Representative currently representing IBEW 1245’s members at NV Energy wrote, “On Sunday, the world not only lost a… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Jorge Soria

August 25, 2022

It is with heavy heart that IBEW Local 1245 reports the passing of 17-year IBEW 1245 member Jorge Soria, who lost his life in a workplace accident on Aug 24 at the age of 47. Brother Soria, a skilled worker with many years of line clearance tree trimming experience, was working for Davey Tree Surgery… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Salvador Escamilla

August 11, 2022

We are extremely saddened to report the sudden and tragic passing of Salvador (Sal) Escamilla, a 12-year member of IBEW 1245. Brother Escamilla was working for PG&E as a substation maintenance electrician out of San Francisco Martin Service Center, and was well-loved and respected by his co-workers. Brother Escamilla is survived by his wife and… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Kent Christian Griffiths

June 15, 2022

Kent Christian Griffiths was born 7 January 1961 in Columbus MS, and passed 2 June 2022 in Santa Rosa, CA where he lived most his life. He was 61 years young. Kent graduated from Montgomery High School in 1979. He worked for PG&E for 37 years. His last position being a Corrosion Mechanic NACE CP1…. [Read More]

In Memoriam: Robert McBride Jr

June 3, 2022

It’s with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert Eugene McBride Jr. on May 18, 2022. Bob was born in Oakland CA in 1945. After high school he joined the Marine Corps, then after his service and being honorably discharged from the military Bob began a career at Pacific Gas and Electric co. in… [Read More]

In Memoriam: Bill Brill

May 23, 2022

We deeply regret to announce the passing of former IBEW 1245 Business Rep Bill Brill, who passed away at the age of 70. “Bill was one of the most dedicated union activists we’ve ever had at 1245,” said IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean. “Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him could see that… [Read More]

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