Our Obituaries
Donna George Presta
August 22, 1943 - September 16, 2018
Donna Presta passed away suddenly early Sunday morning on the 16th of September. She was one of the sweetest, most compassionate, and generous people you'll ever meet and it's sad that she was taken from us so young, just after her 75th birthday. The picture above was taken on her birthday just 3-1/2 weeks ago. She was also a strong and loving wife, mother and grandmother, overcoming double...
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Willis Augustus Casey
December 13, 1937 - September 13, 2018
Resident of Pittsburg
(formerly of San Francisco, Millbrae and Clayton)
Willis A Casey passed away on September 13, 2018 after a 9 month struggle with cancer. Born in San Francisco on December 13, 1937 to Willis and Jane (Casteret) Casey. He graduated from Riordan High School in 1955. He went on to obtain his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of San Francisco in 1959...
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Nick E. Peponis
December 2, 1930 - September 12, 2018
Nick Evangelos Peponis was born in Levidi, Greece on December 2, 1930 and passed away at A.M. Residential Care Home in Burlingame, CA on September 12, 2018. Mr. Peponis immigrated to the United States Geneseo, Illinois after graduating from High School in Greece to work with his Uncle Dennis at John Deere for some years. He moved to California in 1969 and eventually bought a retail-wholesale...
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Mary Ann Hutcherson
June 25, 1949 - September 11, 2018
Mary Ann Hutcherson (nee McSwain) of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Beloved husband of Mark C. Hutcherson of 44 years. Cherished daughter of the late Samuel R. McSwain "Mac" and Bertha Regina McSwain (nee Groebl). Both of Mary Ann's parents were rosarians, hence her love of roses,...
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Agaton Tejano Gualberto
February 15, 1937 - September 10, 2018
Agaton Tejano Galberto passed away on September 10, 2018 from complications secondary to a cerebrovascular accident that occurred a week prior. Born in Pasay City, Philippines, on February 15, 1937 to Herminigildo and Alejandra Gualberto. He graduated from Father Burgos College, Philippines, in 1949. He went on to complete his pre-med studies in 1953 and obtained his doctorate degree in medicine...
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Sherylynn Salazar Barker
February 4, 1979 - September 9, 2018
Born at Castle AFB Hospital in Atwater, California, Sherylynn peacefully passed away in the early morning of Sunday, the 9th of September, with loving family by her side. She was 39 years old.
Sherylynn was a graduate of Vanden High School where she excelled academically. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry degree from CSU, Sacramento. She...
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Bernard Joseph Quiery, Jr.
December 31, 1956 - September 6, 2018
Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Quiery, Jr. died at 4:25 p.m on Thursday, September 6th, 2018 after a several month battle against cancer. Bernie was supported by the love and care of his family and friends during the final weeks of his life. Ultimately, upon his passing, Bernie was surrounded by family members praying over him while he took his final breaths towards eternal peace.
Bernie was born...
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Jo Anne Kliewer
March 6, 1929 - September 5, 2018
Jo Anne Kliewer passed away peacefully on September 5th. She was 89 years old and had led a wonderfully rich life, full of family, friends, activities and travel. Though born in Kansas, she carried in her heart the true spirit of California.
She loved playing bridge and poker with her many great friends, and was an active member of the Racqueteers Tennis Club for decades. Jo Anne traveled...
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Bradley Garth McDaniel
October 5, 1956 - September 5, 2018
Brad passed away on September 5, 2018, at home in San Mateo, California. Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on October 5, 1956.
He is survived by his spouse Charlene of San Mateo. Daughters Shannon McDonald and (Shane) Rochelle Hantzmon (Justin ) of Klamath Falls, Oregon and Grandchildren Trevor and Rison and Stephen , Andy and Mackenzie ( Baby Mac ). He is also survived by many aunts, uncles,...
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Vera Leola (Johnson) Pitts
August 30, 2018
Vera L. Pitts died at the age of 87. Services will be held at San Mateo Congregational Church at 4:00 pm on November 17.
Vera was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1931. She was raised in Oakland, California, received her BA from UC Berkeley, MA from Sacramento State, and her Ph.D. in education administration from Michigan State University. She served as a teacher and administrator in Stockton Public...
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James Attard
January 31, 1927 - August 30, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of James Attard announces his passing at the age of 91 after a short illness. We will fondly remember his many great accomplishments. James was a fighter who was strong and proud who fought in the Korean War. At the age of 21, he immigrated to America through Ellis Island from Mosta, Malta to San Francisco. He married the love of his life, Carmen Tanti...
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Mitsuko Ogo
November 20, 1925 - August 29, 2018
Mitsuko 'Mits' Ogo was born on November 20th 1925 in San Mateo, California. She was the third born of the 4 Hamasaki sisters, as they were known in the Japanese community at the time. Her parents owned and ran the Japanese Restaurant Fuji Sukiyaki, which is still open in San Mateo to this day.
She called San Mateo her home until the family was forced to leave their home for the internment...
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Joanne F. Carnes
June 29, 1934 - August 28, 2018
Joanne F. Carnes passed away August 28, 2018, in Burlingame, following a brief illness. She was 84.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Chuck; her children: Rebecca McMullin (Glenn), Gwendolyn Jean Henderson, and Chuck Carnes Jr. (Carolyn); grandchildren: Daniel Ohlendorf and Scott McMullin; Nicole Aguilar and Jilian Jacot; Andrea Zuniga, Lauren Carnes, and Devin Jones; great-grandchildren:...
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Alexander Keys Wolf
April 20, 2000 - August 24, 2018
Alex Wolf, 18, was a 2018 graduate of Burlingame High School, where he was energized by STEM subjects and the challenge of AP classes. Fluent in Italian, he traveled with the Italian class to Italy during spring break of his junior year. Alex loved running. He competed on the BHS track and cross-country teams and trained in the mountains of Peru. He also loved the out of doors. When he...
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Edmund Vincent Galli
August 25, 1921 - August 21, 2018
Born and raised in San Francisco, Ed was a graduate of Galileo High School.
Always fascinated by electronics, he joined Pan American Airlines in the mid 40's as a radio repairman, later moving to Eitel McCullough where he established himself as an accomplished radio technician.
In 1951, Ed joined Varian Associates as their 30th employee. Having completed three years of college while...
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Albert Olivo Bertagna
May 5, 1931 - August 18, 2018
Albert Olivo Bertagna passed away peacefully on August 18th with his family present.
Al was born in San Mateo on May 5, 1931 to Maria (Carniel) and Olivo Bertagna. He was the son of Italian immigrants. He attended Hayward Park School, Borel, San Mateo High School and Santa Clara University. In college, Al played varsity baseball, earned a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and was a...
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Natalie Maureen Herb (née Egan)
January 1, 1923 - August 14, 2018
Returned to God and His Angels on August 14, 2018 in San Mateo. Born January 1, 1923, in San Francisco, to the late Grace and William Egan. A graduate of St. Rose Academy High School, San Francisco. Attended Sacred Heart College for Women, San Francisco. A member of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Attended Hunter College, New York, and the University of Oklahoma, Stillwater. Cherished...
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Joan Pauline Saroff
June 22, 1933 - August 14, 2018
Joan Pauline Saroff born June 22nd 1933, in Frederick South Dakota, to Edward and Stella Geranen, died August 14, 2018. In her life of 85 years, this little South Dakota farm girl was happily married for 64 years to Manuel Newman Saroff. While raising three boys, Kenny, Dale and Ricky she succeeded as wife, mother, grandmother, scout leader, bookkeeper, devoted member of St. Andrew's Lutheran...
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Glenna A. Paul
August 13, 2018
Glenna Arlene Paul of San Mateo, passed away in August 2018. She was born in San Francisco to the late William and Sophia Paul in September, 1942. Glenna was the middle sister between George and Gillis. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1960 and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from San Francisco State in 1965. In addition to nursing, Glenna worked for the Peninsula...
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Leonel "Lee" A. Breault
January 1, 1926 - August 11, 2018
Leonel Arthur Breault
January 1, 1926 – August 11, 2018 (age 92)
Lee Breault son, brother, husband, uncle, friend, neighbor, World War II Veteran. A native of Fall River Massachusetts, he was a proud graduate of the class of 1943 from Prevost High School in Fall River, and had previously expressed remaining in contact with the Prevost Alumni as being one of his most "treasured interests....
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Phyllis O. Mead
September 27, 1924 - August 10, 2018
Phyllis, a "fashionista" before the term was popular, passed away in San Mateo surrounded by her family after a four year struggle with dementia.
Born and raised in San Francisco, Phyllis was a first generation native. Her father, Savo Sosich, immigrated to the US from the former Yugoslavia and her mother, Danica Angelich, was born in Sanger, California also to Serbian parents.
Phyllis...
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Sadie Laica Iliescu
December 16, 1925 - August 6, 2018
Amazing Mother, Sister, Friend. Funny, witty, always Loving, Selfless. Loved Sports, Basketball, the Favorite. Lived in Chicago until 2002. Moved to Half Moon Bay where she could paint the beauty she saw. Traveled, Italy holding her fondest memories. She will be missed every day by her Brother George Laica (Lois) of Chicago, IL; Daughters: Connie McMullen (Chris) of Reno, NV and Kathy Rain ...
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Jeffrey John Barrelier
July 27, 1956 - August 3, 2018
Born July 27, 1956, the second of John and Penny's five children, Jeff's childhood in San Bruno was all about Little League, bikes, unicycles, skateboards, air guitars, and his blue cowboy hat. Proud graduate of Capuchino's Class of 1974, he grew to love rock concerts, waterskiing, motorcycles, fast cars, and the ladies.
As an adult, Jeff learned many of his skills, as well as a tireless...
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Andrew J. Brandi
June 23, 1927 - August 2, 2018
Andrew J. Brandi passed away on August 2, 2018. A resident of San Mateo, he was born in San Francisco in 1927 and graduated from Mission High. Andy served in the U.S. Navy on a PBM seaplane during World War II. In 1950, he married Adele Sechini who passed away in 1997. The couple had two children, Richard Brandi and Laura Brandi Sorich. Andy served with the San Francisco Fire Department for 30...
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Harold A. "Hap" Wagner
November 12, 1935 - July 26, 2018
Harold A. "Hap" Wagner, engineer, star collegiate athlete, nationally prominent business executive and dedicated philanthropist, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the Bay Area last week.
Wagner grew up in Oakland CA, and was a graduate of Fremont High School. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, then...
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Kevin Malott
December 26, 1968 - July 26, 2018
Kevin Malott, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford Medicine, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, passed through this life on July 26, 2018 at the age of 49 years old, in San Mateo, California. Kevin was born December 26, 1968, and is preceded in death by his father, Steven Malott. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jocelyn Malott, his mother and step father, Sandy and Larry Short in...
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Thais N. Skovronski
October 10, 1930 - July 26, 2018
Thais N. Skovronski, daughter of Anne Hansen-Orrison & Lester Elliot Orrison , passed away in the early morning hours of July 26, 2018. Thais touched many people with her positive outlook, gentle spirit, and sweet smile.
Thais was born in Frederick, Maryland and currently resided in the Eichler Highlands of San Mateo, CA since 1969. She attended Frederick High School, graduated from Greenbrier...
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Scott Dayton Branscomb
July 19, 1962 - July 26, 2018
Scott Branscomb of San Mateo died July 26, 2018. He was 56.
Scott was a talented mechanic and "doctor to the machines" who could fix almost anything. He repaired the family TV when he was seven, and fixed radios and appliances for friends and neighbors as a teenager. Later, as an ace auto mechanic, he repaired top-end sports cars for famous athletes and high-tech titans. He was also a licensed...
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Peter Evangel
May 14, 1926 - July 26, 2018
Peter Evangel, our beloved husband and father, died on July 26, 2018 following a brief illness. He was 92. Peter was born on May 14, 1926 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Peter and Gloria Evangel of Marmara, Greece. The family moved to San Mateo when Peter was three years old. Growing up on Hobart Street, he attended local schools including Borel, San Mateo High School and the College of San Mateo. He...
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Fujie Sonoda
April 30, 1918 - July 25, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Fujie Sonoda announces her passing on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the amazing age of 100 years.
Fujie was born in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii to her mother,Yuri Sueoka, and father, Hikokarou Fujiwawa. Fujie will always be remembered for her good humor and love of good food, visits to the dog park with her dog Toby, Murder She Wrote, and GSN (the Game Show...
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Masumi Ueda Takeuchi
April 20, 1922 - July 23, 2018
Masumi Takeuchi, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in San Bruno. She was born on April 20, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She came from a family which included five brothers and one sister. It was during the second World War at Topaz Internment Camp that she met Ryochi "Roy" Takeuchi. The young couple married at the end of the war and decided to move to San Francisco.
Masumi worked in the...
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Margaret V. Cunha
March 19, 1927 - July 22, 2018
Survived by loving daughters Lynn Valueff and Marsha Shea; cherished grandchildren Jason Valueff, Jessica Janicki, Ryan Shea (Kristen), and Matthew Shea (Sylvia); treasured great-grandsons Josh and Tanner Janicki; and two loveable great-granddogs Maya and Lexi. Also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends.
Preceded in death by their son-in-law Robert Valueff; Hal's...
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Suzuye Shoda
January 29, 1924 - July 22, 2018
Suzuye (Sue) Shoda passed away peacefully on July 22, 2018. Long time resident of Foster City, CA, loving wife of Robert Shoda (deceased) mother of son Thomas Shoda and wife Denise Shoda, daughter Sharon Shoda (deceased), grandmother of Jeffrey Saburomaru.
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James Fred Boler
September 2, 1933 - July 21, 2018
James Fred Boler, 84, passed away Saturday, July 21st, at the Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasanton, CA. Born in Sacramento and raised in Albuquerque, NM and San Mateo CA, he lived with his family and children in San Carlos and Hillsborough, CA.
He leaves his wife of 62 years, Judith (Anderson) Boler; two sons: Michael Boler & Steven Boler; daughter Susan (Clarke) Boler;...
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DeeDee E. Dellos
March 28, 1944 - July 21, 2018
DeeDee Elizabeth Dellos passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. DeeDee was a 49er fan, and an aficionado of the silver screen. She worked as a grammar school teacher, a Montessori school teacher, and taught preschool at home in her Emerald City. Her students knew her as Miss DeeDee. Preceded in death by her parents, James Lawrence Dellos & Frances...
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Gertrude "Trudy" Bender Duncan
November 25, 1928 - July 16, 2018
Gertrude "Trudy" Bender Duncan was born on November 25, 1928 and passed away on July 16, 2018. Trudy was a resident of San Mateo, California.
Born the seventh child of George and Katherine Bender, on a rural farm 30 miles north of Raleigh, North Carolina, Gertrude "Trudy" Bender Duncan, beloved wife of husband Arnold, mother of daughter Jodie and sons Mark and Scott, walked gently into the...
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Susan Shu-Hsia Chang Kuo
August 2, 1950 - July 13, 2018
Susan Shu-Hsia Chang Kuo, 67 years old, resident of Millbrae, California, formerly of Manalapan, New Jersey, passed away at home on July 13, 2018.
Susan was born on August 2, 1950, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the youngest of eight siblings. She graduated from National Chung Hsing University (國立中興大學) in 1972 with a degree in accounting.
Three years later, she met the man with whom she...
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Dixie Leah Thilges
December 13, 1941 - July 12, 2018
Dixie Leah Thilges, a beautiful lady, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12 at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame. She will always be remembered for her love, her faith, and her enduring spirit that touched so many others.
Dixie was born in Springfield, OH to Theodore I. Wallace and Martha Lanter Wallace. Beginning at the age of three she became a resident of what was then...
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Chau Wing Lee
October 15, 1923 - July 11, 2018
Our father was born on October 15, 1923 in the village of Wing On in Taishan (a region in the province of Guangdong). Because his father immigrated to the 'Gold Mountain' before his birth, our father spent his youth with his grandfather who was a local political leader and a practitioner / doctor of Eastern Medicine. Our father was brought up in the traditional manner; he was schooled in...
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O'Neill J. Printy
February 24, 1932 - July 8, 2018
O'Neill J. Printy died peacefully in his sleep at home early Sunday morning of natural causes.
He was a loyal and supportive husband and father, a successful businessman, and was known by friends, family, and colleagues for his generosity, honesty, and sense of humor. His readiness with an encouraging word, kind comment or playful joke will be missed by all who knew him.
O'Neill was born...
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Rosemary Stock
July 5, 1948 - July 4, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Rosemary Stock announces her passing on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at the age of 69. Rosemary will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 40 years, Barry Stock. Rosemary will forever be remembered by her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
Rosemary was born in Seattle Washington and has resident...
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Linda Rae Novak
June 14, 1941 - June 29, 2018
"I love to dance!" she often exclaimed, with a wink and a clap of her hands, followed by her pointing right atcha! That was the essence of this big-hearted gal we all came to know as Hurricane Linda.
Linda Rae Novak, 77, born to Otha & Ethel Burton in Oroville, California passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018 in San Mateo, California. Linda was married to the love of her life, Bob Novak (dec....
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Ronald ("Ron" "Red") A. Devincenzi
April 18, 1936 - June 28, 2018
Ron was born in San Francisco, CA and moved to San Mateo in the third grade, where he lived his entire life. Red went to San Mateo High School and graduated class of 1954. He was a gifted baseball player and a lifeliong lover of all sports. Ron then entered the Army Reserves where he was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia. Ron then worked at PG&E, where he had a career as the Superintendent of...
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Francis Michael Lyons
January 15, 1930 - June 26, 2018
On June 26, 2018, Francis Michael Lyons gently passed from this world at the age of 88 in San Mateo, CA surrounded by his loving children. Francis, known to many as Frank, was the beloved husband of Elaine Kleinclaus Lyons, who preceded him in death. Frank was the cherished father of three daughters, Francine Freeman, Suzanne Lyons, and Caroline Lyons, as well as the treasured grandfather of six...
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Anthony Jude Moorhouse
August 13, 1949 - June 20, 2018
Tony J. Moorhouse, a lifelong resident of Half Moon Bay, passed away peacefully in his home, at age 68, surrounded by his loving family. He was a very generous, outgoing man who cared for everyone.
Tony was born in San Mateo and graduated from Half Moon Bay High School after which he worked for the local Chevron Station, which was owned by the Cunha Brothers. Shortly after that, he volunteered...
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Peggy Eileen Lui
May 10, 1930 - June 19, 2018
Resident of Foster City. Peggy passed away on June 19, 2018 at the age of 88. Peggy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edmund Lui. She is survived by her devoted son, Rodney, and her loving daughter-in-law, Christine.
Friends and family are invited to the Memorial Service, Saturday, July 14, 2018 starting at 10 am for friends and family to visit, followed by a formal service at 11...
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Richard "Dick" Kernick
February 7, 1934 - June 18, 2018
Dick Kernick passed away at home on Monday, June 18, 2018. He lived a full life and touched the hearts of all that knew him. He had a great sense of humor and always had a joke to tell. Dick was an avid 49er fan.
Dick was born at Mills Hospital in San Mateo. He graduated from San Mateo High School where he played both baseball and football. During those years, he developed many cherished...
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Alfred Roy Holmes
January 31, 1939 - June 14, 2018
Alfred Holmes, Al to his friends, was a true native son of San Mateo. He was born here, graduated from San Mateo High School, class of 1957, went to College of San Mateo, and lived here most his life. He died at home on June 14th, of cancer. He was 79.
In his 20's, when Uncle Sam called on Al, he chose to become a Medic in the Army, as a Conscientious Objector. After honorable discharge from...
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Manuel Sison Tomeldan
August 19, 1945 - June 13, 2018
Manuel Sison Tomeldan, 72, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Manuel was born August 19, 1945 in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. In 1965 he graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Manila with a BS in Zoology (Pre-Med). In 1967 he achieved an additional BS in Medical Technology from Centro Escolar University. Shortly...
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Favian Contreras Cortez
June 26, 1937 - June 12, 2018
Nuestro querido Papa Favian "el prieto, Papi Fabi" falleció el pasado 12 de Junio a la edad de 80 años junto a su esposa y familia. Nacido en La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico el 26 de Junio de 1937. Era el tercer hijo de Daniel y Maria de Jesus. Después de 56 años de Matrimonió deja a su esposa Teresa y a sus cuatro hijos; Martin, Juan, Javier y Teresita, sus tres nueras; Martha, Angelica y...
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Tyrone F. Robinson
December 18, 1948 - June 10, 2018
Tyrone Robinson was born on 12/18/1948 in Ferriday, Louisiana and passed away at his home in San Mateo, California on 6/10/2018. He moved to San Mateo at age 8 and resided there until his passing. Tyrone is survived by his wife Cathy; daughter Tina; brothers: Wayne Robinson, Alex Melancon, Vernon Melancon; and grandson Kai Jacob Robinson.
Tyrone attended San Mateo High School where he was an...
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Toshio Iwamoto
June 10, 2018
Toshio Iwamoto was born in Waialua, Hawaii in 1939, and passed away in Foster City, California on June 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; and three Children, Erin Toy (married to Winston Toy), Nyree Ngo (married to Bobby Ngo), and Marc Iwamoto (married to Freideleen Lou). He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Jaelyn Toy, Tyler Ngo, Ryan Toy, Kylee Ngo, Greyson Iwamoto and Myles...
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Isamu Kuwahara
September 14, 1926 - June 7, 2018
Longtime resident of Pescadero, CA. Retired farmer who loved the outdoors and sitting in his car listening to the radio. Dad was a good friend and teacher by showing us the benefits and rewards of hard work.
Survived by his sister Michi Kuwahara, son Leonard, daughter Donna, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Kiyoko, brother Takeshi, and sisters Hisaye and Hatsue.
We...
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Barbara J. Sweeny
September 9, 1931 - May 29, 2018
For 64 years, the witty companion, partner-in-love and cherished wife of Charles T. Sweeny.
Mother of Charlie Sweeny of Los Angeles (former wife Naomi Yamazaki) and Angela Moss of New York (husband Thomas). Grandmother of Koto Yamazaki-Sweeny. Aunt of devoted nephew David Sweeny. Barbara leaves behind her sisters Dorothy Briehl of Staunton, Virginia; Betty Woodyard of Charleston, Illinois;...
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Charles Henry Bona II
June 30, 1936 - May 28, 2018
Dr. Charles Henry Bona II passed peacefully from this world to His eternal home with Jesus Christ on May 28, 2018. Welcoming him there were his father, Charles Henry Bona I, his mother Mildred (Pat), and his brother Richard.
Charles (Chuck) was born in San Francisco, California and was proud of his Italian heritage. His father ran a successful family wholesale floral business in the early 1900...
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Howard Robert Samuel
August 6, 1924 - May 26, 2018
Howard R. Samuel, 93, a native San Franciscan passed away peacefully at Mission Hospice House. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley and served in the Navy during WW II. He was a Co-founder of Wain, Samuel & Co., CPA and practiced over 40 years. He served on the Board of Suicide Prevention & Crisis Center for over 15 years. Howard was an avid tennis player, saltwater fisherman...
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Rosa Blanca Romero Martinez
April 12, 1920 - May 24, 2018
Rose Martinez Romero, our family's matriarch, peacefully passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was the youngest of Ramon & Christina Rivera's six daughters, born on April 12, 1920, in Comerio, Puerto Rico. She married Monico Romero and they were the parents to three children: Judith, Mike & Ivan; Grandparents to Monica, Rebecca, Aaron, Jessy, Tim, Christina & Jaime; Great...
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Grover Cleveland, Jr.
April 22, 1929 - May 24, 2018
Grover passed away on Thursday, May 24 at the wise old age of 89. He grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Washington High School and the University of California in Berkeley. After serving in the Air National Guard as Staff Sergeant, Grover worked as a furniture buyer at the Emporium in S.F. In 1957, he married the love of his life, Dona Hardy. Grover and Dona had 59 beautiful years...
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Rita Azzopardi
June 9, 1929 - May 17, 2018
Rita Azzopardi passed away on Thursday May 17, 2018.
Rita was born on June 9th in Malta. As a survivor of World War II when just a young child, Rita always shared her knowledge of history. She immigrated to the United States in the 1950's to join her late husband Charlie where they settled down in Millbrae.
A hardworking individual in the plastic and beverage industry, Rita worked many...
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Isabel Hernandez Aguja, Hrmna Chavelita
November 3, 1921 - May 15, 2018
V. Isabel Hernandez de Aguja was born on November, 3rd 1921. V. Isabel Hernandez de Aguja nacio el 3 de Noviembre de 1921. Please don't send flowers to the memorial service. Your presence is enough. Thank you. (Aguja's Family)
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Mary Caroline (Souza) Sigona
May 15, 2018
Entering the gates of heaven, Caroline leaves behind the love of her life, her husband Joseph and her children whom she considered her greatest blessings: Ann Margaret (Brandon), Suzanne (Clint), Michael (Crystal), Jennifer (Joseph), Timothy (Andrea), and her stepsons Richard and Robert. She also leaves behind 17 adored grandchildren, two sisters, Rosemarie Williams (Richard) and Mary Agnes...
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LeRoy Paul Dinges
December 19, 1937 - May 12, 2018
LeRoy "Lee" Paul Dinges, a nearly 40-year resident of San Mateo, passed away Saturday, May 12th. Lee was born to Rose and Leo Dinges on December 19, 1937 in Carroll, Iowa, the fourth of eight children.
Lee was raised in Osceola, Nebraska and graduated from Osceola High School where he lettered in football, basketball and won a state championship as a member of the 4x200 relay team. Lee...
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Elvia Julie Lindley
September 30, 1931 - May 11, 2018
Julie, also known as Juju, was more than a babysitter to so many people. She was loving , kind and caring. She instilled many life lessons and skills in her daily interactions with the children she cared for. I am forever grateful for the countless days we spent together and the wonderful memories we made. There are few people who truly make such a lasting imprint on the lives of so many. Juju...
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Anastasios "Tommy" Ioanni Loufas
September 14, 1926 - May 10, 2018
Anastasios (Tommy) Ioanni Loufas 91, passed away on May 10, 2018.
Anastasios, was born in Haradros, Greece on September 14, 1926. He completed high school and was admitted to the United States on March 6, 1956. Along with family, he settled in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1960, he married Kostadina (Dina) Tzavaras at Holy Trinity Church in San Francisco. They raised two daughters in San...
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Diane Bates
May 3, 1932 - May 7, 2018
Diane Bates, 86, San Francisco Ca, passed peacefully with family and friends May 7th 2018. Born May 3rd 1932. Daughter of James H. Bates & Antigone Marquis, sister of James H Bates Jr. Loving Aunt of James, Tony, and Greg Bates. A San Francisco native. Attended City College of San Francisco 1950-53. Dedicated her early years to the San Francisco Police Dept Homicide Unit. After retirement Diane...
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Osamu Thomas Hasegawa
May 30, 1922 - May 6, 2018
We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Grandpa during his 95 years. Osamu Thomas Hasegawa passed away peacefully in his home on May 6, 2018. Born to Tsuneji and Yoshi Hasegawa on May 30, 1922 in Pasadena, CA. He was intelligent, kind, and generous with a keen sense of humor. Our beloved family history teacher, sharing his life experiences during his early years in Japan and...
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Antoinette T. George
January 3, 1920 - May 5, 2018
Antoinette passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5,, 2018 at the age of 98 with her family by her side. Born in New Orleans, Antoinette lived most of her life in San Francisco with her loving husband Donald George to whom she was married 58 years. Antoinette ("Toni") is survived by her children, Christine (George) Giffin, Theron ("Ted") George and Thomas George, daughters-in-law Maureen...
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Robert Kenneth Folger II
May 3, 2018
Robert Kenneth Folger II passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 3rd after a valiant battle with cancer. His gentle and kind spirit will be greatly missed.
Bob was born in San Francisco, CA and graduated from Oceana High School in 1965. He spent 45 years working in the sheet metal industry in fabrication and as a quality control manager. He was a painter, sculptor and craftsman; lover of...
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Solita Ordonez
January 30, 1925 - May 2, 2018
Solita (Grandma Sol) was born in Manila, Philippines, to Sixto and Vicenta Marcelo. She had four brothers, Ernie, Eric, Pons and Frank, and two sisters, Matilda and Elena. She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, taught English and worked at one of the top banks in the Philippines before coming to the United States in 1964. While Solita was supposed to travel to the World's Fair in New...
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Lorenz Kao
February 12, 1927 - April 28, 2018
Lorenz Kao, 91, of Hillsborough, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018 in Burlingame.
Lorenz was born in China on February 12, 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kao. He was the second of twelve children. He grew up in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China and later, moved to Hong Kong. It was there where he met his wife Louisa Zee Kao and were married in Vatican City in 1961. Together with his...
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Claire Gertrude Humphrey
November 12, 1918 - April 26, 2018
Claire Gertrude Humphrey, beloved wife, mother of 3, grandmother of 2, and great grandmother of 2, passed away quietly of natural causes at the age of 99. Claire was a native of San Francisco, and resided in San Mateo and Belmont since 1945. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Stanley Humphrey; her 3 children: Gary (Frances), Greg (Donna) & Mary Jane Humphrey. She is also survived by her...
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Dorothy Perry Johnson
October 21, 1946 - April 23, 2018
Dorothy (Perry) Johnson was born in Montgomery, Alabama, during the post-World War II Baby Boom. She spent the early years of her life on the move as a military brat, along with her father Murray Perry, mother Sara (Ellison) Perry, and brother William "Bill" Perry. Her journey included Alabama, Texas, Ohio, and Michigan before settling down in California. Dorothy was working as a young telephone...
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Patrick William Mahoney
December 7, 1941 - April 21, 2018
A native San Franciscan, Patrick William Mahoney was born on December 7, 1941 to John and Nellie Mahoney. He passed away April 21, 2018. Patrick is survived by his devoted wife, Maria; beloved children: Martina and Patrick; and grandchildren: Colin, Layla and Dominic. He was predeceased by his brother, John.
Patrick attended St Paul's grammar school, Sacred Heart High School and The...
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Susan Wilson
September 5, 1945 - April 21, 2018
Susan Wilson died peacefully at home on April 21, too early at the age of 72, of inoperable brain cancer. Born Susan Carmody Kunz in the Brooklyn Naval Hospital to Helen and Earl Kunz at the end of WW II, she moved with her family to Chicago as an infant and then to nearby Palos Heights as a young child. At the start of high school she moved with her family to Palos Verdes, near Los Angeles. She...
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Gerald Thomas Forbes
December 3, 1933 - April 11, 2018
Gerald Thomas Forbes (Jerry) died peacefully at home in San Mateo on April 11th surrounded by family. Jerry was born in 1933 in Palo Alto. He attended Mount Carmel Elementary School, Serra High School, and College of San Mateo. While serving in the Army he returned home and married Rose Ellen McCormick, the love of his life. They were married for 55 years, lived in San Mateo and raised six...
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