Donald J. Kekki

Passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 in Berkeley, at 59 years of age. A native and life-long resident of Berkeley. Survived by his brothers, Kenneth A. Kekki of El Cerrito, James E. Kekki and his wife, Joy of Albany, and Douglas W. Kekki and his wife, Janice of Pinole; nieces, Brenda Parsons and her husband, Kenny, Amy Kekki, and Rhonda Kekki; and nephews, Norman Kekki and his wife, Kellie, Steven Kekki, and Jonathan Kekki. Preceded in death by his parents, Theresia and Eino Kekki. Donald was a laboratory technician at Exelixis Pharmaceuticals, South San Francisco. Member, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bayview Aerie, El Cerrito.

Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend a celebration of Donald’s life Saturday, January 5 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 3223 Carlson Boulevard, El Cerrito (tel. 510 525-0444). Private interment, Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame CA 94010 (americanheart.org).