Obituaries

Obituary of Shirley Faelz Orosco

The family of Shirley Faelz Orosco says she died on the day her daughter's accused murderer was scheduled to go to trial.


Dec. 30, 1947 – Feb. 13, 2014

Shirley Orosco, 66, passed unexpectedly at her home in Pleasanton on Feb. 13, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband Ron Orosco and his family, her son Drew Faelz and wife Ivy and her three grandchildren. 

She is also survived by and deeply missed by her siblings, sister, Karin Reiff, and brothers, Michael Griffiths and Richie Griffiths, and his wife, Colleen, and many nieces and nephews; Nicole, Matthew, Elizabeth Griffiths and Kim Reiff Buzan, Michele Rodgers and Donald Reiff.

She will also be missed by many friends and neighbors and the community of Pleasanton.

Shirley was preceded in death by her beautiful  daughter Tina Faelz and her parents Elfriede and Richard Griffiths and her brother Dennis Griffiths.

Contact a family member for future services. (Karin Reiff on Facebook or 510-886-5979)

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