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Remembering Alicia Queen 7%
By Tamara Nyberg6% Amaroq Weiss8% Alexandra Erman8% Michael D'Adamo7%
7/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Keywords: Obituaries
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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Alicia Queen, who died on June 22, at age 72.
She was born on June 18, 1954, in Stockton, California, to David Andrew Queen and Peggy Louise Queen (née Collins).
Alicia’s essence and spirit were her compassion, love and steadfast commitment to justice, understanding and self-betterment.
This is why she so profoundly touched all who knew her and how she will always live in our memories.
Alicia’s life reflected a deep commitment to justice, compassion, and community.
After graduating from high school in Stockton in 1972, she earned a degree in English Literature from UC Berkeley.
Her earlier work in the restaurant and catering industry shaped her understanding that a person’s education, employment, class, gender and race could be the impetus for or obstacles against one’s future and fueled her desire to fight against societal inequalities.
It inspired her to pursue a law degree from UC Hastings, laying the foundation for a career devoted to advocacy and justice.
Alicia spent many years in private practice while also providing court-appointed representation through the Superior Court of Alameda County, the Alameda County Bar Association and the Judicial Council of California.
Deeply dedicated to her clients, she was a passionate advocate for justice.
She concluded her legal career at Farmers Insurance, where she served as an associate trial attorney until her retirement in 2024.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Alicia found joy in life’s simple pleasures.
She loved traveling, exploring the outdoors, planting a spring garden, dining with friends, and staying active.
Alicia was also an avid reader and loved arts exhibitions, museums, dance and the theater.
Friends treasured her caring nature, empathetic listening, and generosity in helping others.
Time spent with Alicia was time in which one felt fully heard, seen, understood and appreciated.
She was also a wonderful aunt — generous, caring, and fun.
An animal lover, Alicia was devoted to four dogs over the years: Chelsea, a Spitz-Samoyed, followed by three Samoyeds, Raija, Shiloh, and Beau.
All brought her immense joy.
Alicia was a long-standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous, marking over 30 years of sobriety.
Her commitment to AA was not only a personal triumph but also a testament to her desire to give back to the community.
She inspired countless others with her story of resilience and hope.
Alicia is survived by her loving partner, Michael D’Adamo; her sisters, Laurie Murray and Leslie Warmke; and her brother-in-law, Carter Warmke.
She is also survived by her foster son, Eric Bailey and his son, EJ; her nieces and nephews, Tamara Nyberg, Natalie Nyberg, Mathew Nyberg, Ryan Warmke and Travis Queen; and her cousins, Adele Yonan and Roberta Miller.
She was preceded in death by her brother, David Andrew Queen Jr.
Deeply missed, her light will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
May she rest in peace.
A memorial service was held at Joseph A.
Fluehr Funeral home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road in Richboro, Pennsylvania, on July 7.
A Celebration of Life will take place in California on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m.
The event will be held in The Parlor Room of the Northbrae Community Church located at 941 The Alameda in Berkeley.
Wear a touch of pink — it was her favorite color.
All are welcome, please bring something to share for the community table.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ACLU or Planned
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