We are saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Ronald P. Kreber, Ret. Judge Kreber was first appointed to the North Orange County Municipal Court in October 1988 by former Governor George Deukmejian. In August 1998 he was elevated to the Superior Court upon court unification. Judge Kreber retired from the court on May 5, 2014. He was a strong supporter of the OCBA and its Affiliate bars. He was the recipient of the Judge of the Year awards from the OCHBA and CBA. He also received the OCBA’s prestigious Franklin G. West Award in 2004 where he was honored for lifetime achievements that advanced the justice system and the law. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.