It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of 19-year IBEW 1245 member Andrew Darby, who lost his life to COVID-19 complications. Brother Darby, who worked for PG&E as a Distribution Gas System Operator in San Ramon, was extremely well-liked and respected by his co-workers. “We’re all in shock. It’s just… [Read More]
Obituaries
IBEW 1245 notes the passing of these members, with gratitude for their service to the union.
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JOSE VALENCIA 1975-2021
Jose Valencia, CSO Co-worker of Wasco, passed away while on leave and has been laid to rest. Jose started with PG&E as a CSR in the Fresno Contact Center in October of 2010. He transferred to our family in March of 2014 and worked in the Bakersfield Customer Service Office. He later transferred to the… [Read More]
JONATHAN GLOVIER 1995-2021
Jonathan Glovier Four-year IBEW 1245 member Jonathan Glovier was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident, and passed away in the hospital a few days later. Glovier, who worked for PG&E as an apprentice lineman in Hayward, was just 26 years old. He leaves behind a wife and family who are still reeling from the sudden… [Read More]
TREY WOODRUFF 1980-2021
Trey Michael Woodruff, 41, of Willis, Texas, passed away September 18, 2021. Trey was born on June 13, 1980, in Baytown, Texas to parents Mike and Liz Woodruff. Trey was a lifetime resident of Hardin. He graduated from Hardin High School in 1999, where he was a member of the FFA and Liberty County Mounted… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Kit Stice
We are saddened to announce the passing of longtime IBEW 1245 staffer Kit Stice, who lost his life to illness on Aug. 6. “I have hunted, camped, drank, smoked and laughed with Kit. He has been my good friend for 30 years, my business rep and advisor,” said Business Manager Bob Dean. “I already miss… [Read More]
MARK PAVLOVICH 1956-2021
Mark Samuel Pavlovich passed away on September 3rd, 2021 at the age of 65. Mark was the second of three children born to Samuel and Persida Pavlovich. He was born and raised in Fresno, CA. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1974. Soon after he started working for Pacific Gas & Electric as an… [Read More]
COVID-19 Claims the Life of IBEW 1245 Member David Gonzalez
We deeply regret to announce the passing of seven-year IBEW 1245 member David Gonzalez Sr., who sadly lost his life to COVID-19 complications last week. He was 54 years old. Brother Gonzalez, who worked for the City of Lompoc’s Solid Waste Division as a Collections Driver for ten years, was a kind, reserved and devout… [Read More]
MATTHEW WHALEY 1952-2021
We regret to announce the passing of 45-year IBEW 1245 member Matthew (Barney) Whaley. He was 68 years old. Brother Whaley was an outside construction journeyman lineman who was employed by Pinnacle at the time of his passing. He had been out on disability awaiting knee surgery when he fell ill, according to his family…. [Read More]
In Memoriam: Landis Marttila
In Memoriam: Landis Marttila Landis Marttila, who served as an IBEW 1245 business representative for 30 years, died at his home in San Francisco on June 9. “He was a union man and a colorful character who always had the members’ best interest at heart,” said Local 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean. “We will all… [Read More]
EMI PEARCE 1967 – 2021
Emi Pearce was born on January 25, 1967 and passed away on May 15, 2021. Emi was initiated into the IBEW in 2009 and worked for the City of Vallejo. She will be missed by all her Sisters and Brothers at the City, and our entire membership offers our deepest and most sincere sympathy to… [Read More]