Our Obituaries
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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Patrick Joseph Callagy
May 19, 1926 - April 11, 2018
Patrick Joseph Callagy passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in San Francisco, he attended St. Cecilia's Grammar School, Sacred Heart High School and USF. Pat served in WWII in the South Pacific Theater as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne division. He was married to Dolores Zwissig Callagy for over 60 years and was an amazing father to four...
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Peng-Sheng Wang
August 24, 1952 - April 7, 2018
On April 7, 2018, Peng-Sheng Wang, loving husband and father, passed away suddenly at the age of 65 years old. He is survived by his wife, Maria; two children, Anthony and Diana; his sister Sherry; and brothers Benson and Thomas. Peng was born in Taiwan and was a resident of Foster City for over 40 years. He worked in the printing industry for over 35 years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching...
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Gemma Marie Stagnaro
May 20, 1923 - April 3, 2018
Gemma Marie Stagnaro died peacefully in her home in Millbrae, CA on Apr. 3, 2018. Gemma is survived by her 4 grandchildren: Stacy, Todd, Chris & Ryan; 4 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband George, her 2 sons: Craig & Mark, and 5 siblings.
Gemma was born in So. San Francisco and attended So. SF High School where she excelled in sports and met her...
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Jose Rivera de Leon
January 20, 1940 - April 2, 2018
Jose Rivera de Leon, age 78, resident of Foster City CA, died on April 2, 2018 after an extended illness.
He was known by his many nick names "Joe, Pits, and Pitong" . Jose was born on January 20, 1940 in Guagua, Philippines. His parents were Olimpio G. de Leon and Feliza Rivera also from Guagua, Philippines.
Preceded in death by his parents, Olimpio G. de Leon and Feliza Rivera,...
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Aida Couto Pereira
March 28, 1933 - April 1, 2018
Aida Pereira passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Holland House Residential Care in San Mateo. She was born in the Azores islands of Portugal. She was married to Jose Pereira who preceded her in death on October 31, 2009. They were married for 55 years.
A consummate mother and dedicated grandmother, Aida was an excellent cook and entirely devoted to her family. She was a member of St. Gregory...
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Sharon Lou Angel
April 10, 1948 - March 31, 2018
Sharon Lou Angel passed away on March 31st after battling ovarian cancer for six years. She has been a light and blessing to so many, and her kind and generous nature will be missed by all who knew her.
Sharon was born in San Francisco, CA to Dorothy and Martin Nitsch. She graduated from Lincoln High School and worked for Yellow Cab where she met her husband of 50 years. She became a mom and...
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Robert Henry Milano
March 30, 2018
Robert Henry Milano (Rob) passed away at his home peacefully with his family surrounding him on March 30, 2018. Rob was the beloved husband of 36 years to Nancy Milano, Father of Robert, Christopher, Jerry and the late Ryan Milano.
Rob was the dear son of the late Josephine and Mario Milano, dear brother of Frank Milano and brother-in-law of the late Diane Milano, brother to Richard Milano (Judy...
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Tinaningsih Hartanto
February 7, 1925 - March 27, 2018
Tina Hartanto was born on February 7, 1925 in Indonesia as the youngest of 9 children. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 27, 2018. Tina was a devoted wife to Hindrawan, and a loving mother to Jauw (MaryLou), Martin (Carol), and Sri (Simon). She was adored by her nine grandchildren Chris, Angela (Michael), Lisa (Scott), Cheryl, Shaun, Anastasia (Anthony), Catherine, Jason,...
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Cameron Paul Graubart
May 31, 1957 - March 26, 2018
Cameron Paul Graubart, born and raised in San Francisco, CA passed away in peace with Christ on March 26, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cameron was a music producer and legendary DJ who, under the stage name Cameron Paul, revolutionized club music and introduced the world to a new form of entertainment, "Mixx-It". Cameron's music could be heard on the legendary Bay Area radio stations KSOL and KMEL...
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Marvin A. Crockett
July 7, 1939 - March 23, 2018
Marvin Crockett passed away on Friday in Foster City, where he had lived for much of his life, raised his family, and helped to shape his community. Throughout his long life, Marvin's warmth, generous spirit, and positive outlook left an indelible impression on those who met him.
Marvin was born in the Philippines in 1939. At 18 months old he immigrated to the United States with his mom,...
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Harvey Anthony Passanisi
January 11, 1931 - March 23, 2018
Harvey Anthony Passanisi, 87, died on March 23, 2018, six months after his beloved wife, Beverly. He was the youngest child of Frances Pulvirenti and Nunzio Passanisi, both Sicilian immigrants. The family lived in Michigan, where Harvey was born, and then relocated to a farm in Turlock, California during The Depression. His father made wine that he often traded for food, and Harvey reminisced...
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Helene Marie Firenze
May 5, 1924 - March 19, 2018
Helene Marie Firenze passed away peacefully on March 19th; she was 93. Born in Gilroy, CA to George and Harriet Renz. Helene is survived by her son, Steve (Patty); daughter, Kathryn Fragulia (Ray); Great-Granddaughter, Kaitlyn DiMassimo, who cared for her in the last years of her life; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is...
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Sarkis Kullukian
May 25, 1931 - March 17, 2018
Sarkis Kullukian passed away at home on Saturday in the company of his loving wife, Tina. Clever and charismatic, he had a good heart and enjoyed helping people. He loved to sing, joke and entertain, and was always the life of the party.
Sarkis was born in Damascus, Syria to survivors of the Armenian Genocide. The youngest of four brothers, he was raised in a refugee camp and began working...
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Hubert D. Hyde
April 23, 1930 - March 15, 2018
Retired, USN CPO Hubert Hyde of Belmont, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on 03/15/2018. USN Veteran of the Korean War. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.
Hugh married his late wife Beverly Hyde in 1989, who passed away 10-28-15. Ronald Hyde, the late son of Hugh, passed away 05-20-2002. Hugh's first wife Gloria Hyde, preceded him in death.
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Manuel Antonio Furtado, Jr.
April 29, 1956 - March 14, 2018
Manuel was born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Azores on April 29, 1956 to Manuel and Irene Furtado. Manuel's family immigrated to Canada when he was 10 and then to California at the age of 12.
When Manuel was 18 he began a 40 year career as a skilled cement layer, retiring in 2014. "Manny" as many of his friends referred to him as, loved to go to concerts in his youth which included seeing...
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John "Dink" Morris, Jr.
July 5, 1946 - March 12, 2018
John "Dink" Morris, resident of Belmont, CA, died on March 12, 2018, surrounded by family. A native of Richmond, CA, Dink was raised in Boulder Creek and Santa Cruz. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1964 and from Cabrillo College in 1966. Dink went on to UC Berkeley, where he completed a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A.. He met the love of his life, Marie Prahser, at UC Berkeley; they...
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Norma Jean Taylor
December 31, 1936 - March 9, 2018
Norma Jean Taylor was born on December 31, 1936 to parents Oliver Mabins and Hazel Malbrue in Port Arthur, Texas. She passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018 at Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, California at the age of 81.
She lived a joyful life with her mother in Port Arthur until the age of 14, which is when her mother suddenly passed. She then moved to live with her uncle George and his...
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George Russell Edwards
August 2, 1956 - March 8, 2018
George Edwards, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side and into God's arms after a courageous fight against melanoma cancer at the age of 61. He was survived by his devoted wife Kate Edwards, his brother Jack (Wendy) Gray, his pride and joy stepsons Timothy (Jenay Bowen) Fraumeni, Gregory (Cassi) Fraumeni, in-laws, Rich and Rita Morton, Jennifer (Dan) MacDonald, Philip (Barbara Glaser)...
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Edith Ann Dooley
April 7, 1932 - March 7, 2018
Ann (don't call her Edith) Dooley, 85, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2018 in Belmont, California.
Ann was born in Bentonville, Arkansas to parents Edith and Jack on April 7, 1932. Shortly after her birth, the family joined the great Dust Bowl migration and soon became chicken ranchers in Porterville, California. Raised largely by her widowed mother, Ann and her brother Jack soon...
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Gary John McEntee
December 7, 1959 - March 6, 2018
Devoted husband and father, Gary McEntee, 58, of San Mateo, passed away peacefully at home after a decade long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kris, and sons Kevin, Michael and Brian.
Gary graduated from Serra High School in 1977 and from University College Dublin, Ireland, in 1982. After graduation he worked for a short time as an insurance agent with John Hancock,...
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Andy Papas
December 5, 1933 - March 4, 2018
Our beloved Andy Papas was born Andreas Papademetriou and passed away on Sunday in his home. Andy was born in Karlovassi, Samos, Greece and came to the United States when he was 22 years old aboard the SS Queen Frederika in New York, N.Y. Andy became a United States citizen on December 6, 1960 and his name was changed to Andy Papas. Andy married Maria Skrivanou in 1973. After living in San...
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Ernestina Loya Gomez
January 11, 1927 - March 3, 2018
ERNESTINA LOYA GOMEZ
Sunrise: January 11, 1927
Sunset: March 3, 2018
With both sons by her side, Ernestina passed away peacefully in her home on March 3, 2018. She was the wife of the late Candido M. Gomez. She is survived by her sons, Candido and his wife Alison, Ernesto and his longtime girlfriend Mindy, and her grandchildren Laura and Josh Gomez. Although her daughter passed...
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Gary Caesar Cardani
October 23, 1954 - March 2, 2018
Gary Cardani entered into rest peacefully surrounded by his family. He touched many lives with his humor, generosity, and loving spirit. Gary is survived by his wife Sharon (Oosterman) Cardani, his children Chelsea Iannone (Andrew), Domenic Cardani, and Anthony Cardani, his grandson Adam Iannone, and his sister Joanne Orlando. He was the beloved nephew of Lois Rosano, son-in-law of Robert and...
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Jaymee Rae Santamina Gulmatico
August 17, 1988 - February 28, 2018
JAYMEE RAE SANTAMINA GULMATICO
Her name's etymology is, Jaymee was from "Jimmy," her paternal grandfather, and "Rae" was from "Reynaldo," her maternal grandfather. Even before she was born on August 17, 1988, everyone in her family was already full of excitement. Understandably so because she was her parents' firstborn and her maternal grandparents' first grandchild.
She was a "grandma's"...
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Guido Giuseppe Rinaldi
October 13, 1932 - February 25, 2018
Guido Rinaldi, 85 passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 60 years, Carmela by his side. Preceded in death by his parents Maria Francesca and Biagio Rinaldi. Sisters: Maria Giuseppa, Rosina, and Antonietta. His father-in-Law and Mother-in-law, Vincenzo and Rosina Fazio. Survived by his children: Gino (Cindy), John (Dana), Mary Frances, Rosann (Andy). Loving Nonno of Christina...
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Honorata San Jose Placido
November 3, 1939 - February 25, 2018
Honorata Placido was born on November 3, 1939 and passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She lived her life with humility; always thinking of others before herself. She lived life to the fullest and worked till the very end doing what she loved the most; styling hair. For over 40+ years, she worked at several hair salons in Burlingame. Her "ladies" as she called...
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Aldo Giachelli
February 29, 1924 - February 25, 2018
Aldo Giachelli passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 25, 2018, four days before his 94th birthday. He joins his wonderful wife, Vanda in heaven.
Aldo was born and raised in Casamontanara, Italy on February 29, 1924. He was a cobbler by trade. In 1955, he came to the United States and lived in San Mateo for over 60 years. For many years, he worked for the San Mateo Union High...
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Ann Donahue
January 9, 1924 - February 24, 2018
Ann Donahue entered into rest on February 24, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Donahue and siblings, Alice Shull, Elizabeth St. Clair, Ruth Betts, John Elizondo, Norma Baldwin, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She also leaves behind dear friend and "sister," Emily Brito and dear friend and "angel," Ricarda Zavala.
Ann was born in Santa Barbara, California. She was one of...
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Henry Jindrich Hanzl
October 19, 1923 - February 21, 2018
Ladislaus "Henry" Jindrich Hanzl was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 19, 1923, lived in Solon, Ohio from 1955 to 1994, and lived in Waterville from 1994 to 2013. Henry died in Foster City, California after several years with Lewy Body Disease. Services will be held at 10:30 am on June 23rd at Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, 8883 Browning Drive.
Henry worked as an engineering...
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Lydia Baldanzi
May 15, 1931 - February 19, 2018
Lydia Baldanzi passed away peacefully on February 19th surrounded by her family. She was 86. Lydia was a native San Franciscan and lived there until her marriage to John in 1952. John and Lydia lived in San Mateo where they raised four children.
Preceded in death by her loving husband John and her beloved son Frank. She is survived by her children: John (Randi), Jim (Cheryl), and Mary ...
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William Christopher Spremich
October 27, 1949 - February 19, 2018
Bill Spremich passed away peacefully early Monday morning surrounded by his devoted family. He lived life with a joie de vivre that was admired by everyone he met. Bill was a native San Franciscan before making his home in San Mateo where he and his wife Maria raised their four children: Addie, Christian, Lovie and Alyse. Bill was a Renaissance man with many talents and skills. He was a ballet...
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Barbara Jean Brasier
February 23, 1927 - February 17, 2018
Barbara Jean (Hardy) Simons Brasier, 91, died on Saturday, February 17, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in 1927 in Harrington, KS to the late Ross and Mabel Hardy. She moved to California in 1944, and in 1946 married Ralph Simons, who preceded her in death 1979. In 1982, she married Lloyd Brasier, who died in 2006.
Barbara was a delight to her family and friends, with a...
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Mary Makreas
February 17, 2018
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Privacy was very important to Mary. She was adamant about keeping her internet presence to a minimum. As such, her traditional obituary will not be shared on this website. Instead, her information will be available in paper format at her services.
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Stella McKay Leahy
September 20, 1916 - February 16, 2018
Stella McKay Leahy, born to Stanley and Lillian McKay in Salem, Oregon passed away naturally on Friday, February 16, 2018. Stella was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 64 years, Edward J. Leahy. Stella and Ed resided in San Mateo since 1955 where they raised their children: Constance, Ed, Scott, Cynthia and Martin.
Throughout her life, Stella was a tireless volunteer with her...
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Thomas Tom Hammer
April 15, 1963 - February 12, 2018
It was with exquisite and excruciating heartbreak we shared the news of Tom's passing on Monday February 12, 2018. As big and strong as his emotional heart was, his physical one simply could not take another beat. Tom died peacefully with Cherie, Zack, Zoe, and the family's priest by his side, holding his hands, and singing Bob Marley songs. We know his first order of business in Heaven is...
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Graziella "Grace" Galioto
October 2, 1929 - February 10, 2018
Graziella (Grace) Galioto, our beloved Mamma and Nonna was born in Ferla, Sicily on October 2,1929 and passed away peacefully in her home on February 10, 2018.
In 1967, Graziella came to America with her husband Franco (deceased) of 58 years and her three children, Filippo(Christine), Salvatore(Carla), and Maria Rita(Joe). Soon after arriving, they made San Mateo their home. Graziella was a...
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Don Delain Cederlind
October 6, 1930 - February 9, 2018
Don D. Cederlind, 87, of San Mateo, CA, passed away on February 9, 2018 at Mills Pennisula Hospital. Born in Newman Grove, Neb., he was the son of the late David and Lillian Cederlind of Turlock, CA. Brother to the late Dee and Dennis Cederlind. Don is survived by his sister Charleen Lund of Turlock, CA.
Don graduated from Turlock High School with a football scholarship to San Jose State...
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Judith Virginia Rosenquist
August 16, 1919 - February 7, 2018
Judith "Virginia" Rosenquist, longtime resident of Hillsborough and San Mateo passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2018 at the age of 98. She is survived by her three children: Daniel, David & Janet (Foss) and her grandson Evan (Foss) and their families.
Virginia was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from Minnehaha Academy, a private high school. She went on to...
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Francisco Lazaro
December 8, 1949 - February 6, 2018
Loving Father, Husband and Friend.
Francisco Lazaro Espinoza, 68 was surrounded with family and friends when he passed away February 6, 2018.
Francisco is survived by his wife of 39 years, daughters Francisca, Maria, Fatima, sons Francisco Lazaro Jr, Andy and seven loving grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family. Francisco was a loving father, husband, grandfather and...
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Edward Vincent Arnoldi
June 30, 1949 - February 5, 2018
Edward Arnoldi born June 30th, 1949 in San Francisco, CA to Anthony John and Celeste Arnoldi was as devoted a father, grandfather, brother, husband and friend as you could find. A true family man who always knew how to make us laugh even when he was not trying, and who never forgot to ask you how you and yours were doing.
He was a loyal San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors and Oakland...
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Kar Wai Clara Tao
October 12, 1967 - February 4, 2018
Kar Wai Clara Tao passed away after an eight-month-long battle with cancer. She remained strong and positive and continued to fight until the very end. With this determined outlook on life, she inspired many close to her to always work hard and never give up no matter the circumstances.
Clara was born in Hong Kong and lived an adventurous life in Japan then Cuba, where she graduated as...
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Richard Gannon Oxsen
September 17, 1937 - February 1, 2018
Richard Gannon Oxsen stepped from this world into the next, with relative ease, on February 1, 2018. He was 80 years old.
Richard was born in San Francisco, CA to Roy and Ciss Gannon Oxsen, on September 17, 1937. The Oxsen household later celebrated the birth of Richard's sisters, Jude and Mary.
He was proud a native of San Francisco. He lived there off and on throughout his life. His...
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Joseph Jay Pausner III
October 9, 1956 - February 1, 2018
Joseph Jay Pausner III, born October 9, 1956 Bethesda, Maryland; died February 1, 2018 Santa Clara, California, from the complications of diabetes.
Gentleman.
Eagle Scout.
Acolyte.
Raconteur.
Aragon High School graduate where he was a cross country runner. Santa Clara University, Bachelor of Arts (1979). A kind, pleasant and generous man with a special interest in the entertainment...
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Lori Dianne Hider
September 29, 1954 - January 30, 2018
Lori Dianne Hider was born in San Francisco, California. She was the second child of Lou and Dianne Raggio and the younger sister to Rick Raggio. Lori was a wonderful wife of 33 years to Michael Hider and a loving mother to 4 children, Justin van Velthuysen, Jared van Velthuysen, Gina Davidson (Andrew Davidson) and Michelle Selph (Jake Selph). She was an amazing grandmother to 7 granddaughters...
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Robert L. McCurdy
June 30, 1929 - January 30, 2018
Robert L. McCurdy passed away peacefully in San Francisco at the age of 88. Bob grew up in San Mateo and graduated from San Mateo High School, then attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo where he earned a civil engineering degree. He started working for the Southern Pacific Railroad, then Bechtel and retired from Aetna to enjoy his retirement years. He was a proud veteran who served in Korea.
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Jean Maridakis
May 22, 1937 - January 29, 2018
Jean was born in Chania Crete, Greece on May 22, 1937. She moved to the United States with her parents in 1954 at the age of 16. She married her husband Alex in 1956, became a U.S. citizen in 1959 and moved to San Mateo with her family in 1964. Jean worked at Raychem, Corp. for 25 years and was a devout member of the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Belmont.
Survived by her husband Alex;...
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William Edward Eggert
July 9, 1938 - January 25, 2018
William "Bill" Eggert of Cloverdale, CA passed away on Thursday, January 25th at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco after a brief illness. He will be remembered for his commitment to family, willingness to help others, friendliness and sense of humor.
Bill was born on July 9, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dorothy F. and William A. Eggert. His family moved to Vancouver,...
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Toshiko Ouye
February 13, 1919 - January 24, 2018
Toshiko Ouye (Toshi) peacefully passed away at her home in San Mateo, CA, after a steady decline in health. She was 98 years old, short 20 days of her 99th birthday.
Toshi was born on February 13, 1919, in Stockton, CA, to Kumataro and Hideko Oga. She was the oldest of six children and grew up in Lodi, CA.
Toshi graduated from Lodi Union High School, where she excelled in sports and was...
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Patrick O. Neal
December 10, 1931 - January 23, 2018
Patrick O. Neal, known as "Pat," passed away on January 23 at the age of 86.
Pat grew up in Southern California and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1957.
Pat met his wife, Delores "Dorie" (Rodgers) Neal (1932 – 2016) in San Luis Obispo and they were married in 1954.
He began working for Guy F. Atkinson upon...
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Hope Burger Hellman
December 4, 1916 - January 18, 2018
Hope Hellman, wife of Herman "Laddie" Hellman (deceased), passed away a month after celebrating her 101st birthday with family and friends.
Hope was born in New York to Rose Burger & Paul Burger. She completed her education at Wellesley and UCLA and was a realtor for over 30 years.
She pursued interests in music, piano, dancing and golf which she enjoyed throughout her life. As a member of...
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Collette Teresa Collins
March 5, 1934 - January 17, 2018
Collette Teresa Collins passed away on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 surrounded by her family.
Born on March 5, 1934, Collette grew up in Austin, MN. She was the first in her family to go to college and attended Mankato State College, where she got her Bachelor's in Science and her Teaching Credential. Collette had an adventurous spirit and moved several places to teach, including Elko,...
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Paul (Boghos) Kullukian
November 17, 1922 - January 17, 2018
Paul Kullukian passed away on Wednesday surrounded by his loved ones. His incredible life was a testament to his enduring faith, his love of laughter, his true grit and resolute will. His life embodies the American success story.
Paul was born in Marash, Turkey to survivors of the Armenian Genocide who had each lost their spouses and almost all their children during that terrible time. He was...
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Roberta "Bobbie" Kathryn Morrissey
September 10, 1939 - January 17, 2018
Roberta (Bobbie) Morrissey, passed away peacefully into the arms of God after a courageous fight against lung cancer. She is survived by her daughter Dee-Dee (Vince) Nannini, grandchildren; Gianna and Anthony Nannini, nieces; Carol Lahey and Katherine (Doug) Neto, great nieces; Lauren Lahey and Kayla Neto and great Nephew; Michael Lahey. She is preceded in death by Monroe Reis (Father), Kathryn ...
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Wesley Stephen Fay
December 31, 1984 - January 15, 2018
Wesley Stephen Fay passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 33. Wesley was born on December 31, 1984 at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City to Stephen Elton Fay and Mary Frances Stockman Fay but his stepfather Phil Constantino raised Wesley since he was two years old. Wesley is survived by his brother Ryan Patrick Fay, half sisters: Katie & Carly Fay; and stepbrothers Chad & Brian...
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Sasayo "Ellen" Okazaki
July 23, 1926 - January 15, 2018
Sasayo Okazaki passed away on Monday January 15, 2018, two weeks after being admitted to Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. The 5th of 7 children of Koguma and Rie (Nosaka), Sasayo Oka was born at Pu'unene Hospital, Maui and grew up in Pu'unene, Spanish A Camp on the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar plantation. After graduating Baldwin High School in 1944, Sasayo worked in the plantation office and met...
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Evelyn M. Dominion
February 18, 1924 - January 10, 2018
Evelyn M. Dominion died peacefully in her sleep. She led a full and energetic life and will be missed immensely by many family and friends.
Evelyn was born the youngest of four children of Portuguese and Austrian immigrants. She was raised in The Sunset District of San Francisco, CA. She attended school in San Francisco and married first husband, Ottavio Ercolini, in 1942. They lived on...
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Sharon Rose Torrano
July 29, 1952 - January 7, 2018
Sharon Torrano passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer in San Mateo, CA. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Torrano and loving mother of Jennifer and Joseph as well as grandmother to Abigail and Tyler. Sharon is also survived by her sister Sandra Fusaro, nephew Otto and niece Stacey.
Sharon was a dedicated lifelong Girl Scout. For her efforts, she received local, regional, and...
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Teresita Nacu
May 26, 1957 - January 4, 2018
Teresita "Tess" Teresa" "Neng" M. Nacu passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 4, 2018 at Mission Hospice of San Mateo after a fearless battle with lung cancer.
Teresita was born in the Philippines to Juan and Estelita Monreal. Teresita is survived by her husband, Jesus Emmanuel Nacu and her only child, Carol Anne Nacu. She is also survived by her brothers Danilo Monreal, Edilberto...
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Maximo Reyes Akiyama
October 1, 1927 - January 4, 2018
Maximo Reyes Akiyama passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan 4th at his home with family by his side. He was loved by his family and all his relatives. He loved life and brought joy to all he met.
He was born in Saipan, in the Marianas Islands. He was the son of Tomomitsu Akiyama and Abilina
Reyes Akiyama. He and his two sisters, Maria and Victoria survived through the hostilities and battles...
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Virginia "Ginny" Kiely
July 23, 1923 - January 4, 2018
Ginny, a San Francisco Native, passed away January 4, 2018 at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Ginny was the daughter of Joseph and Alice O'Hanlon.
Ginny graduated from George Washington High School and S.F. City College. As a young adult she played women's softball for Sherry's All-Stars and Bradford Welch Florist teams in S.F. Ginny worked as a Playground Director in San Francisco...
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Richard Alan Lee
November 30, 1936 - December 29, 2017
Richard "Dick" Alan Lee passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 after a fearless battle with prostate cancer.
Richard was born in San Mateo, graduated from San Mateo High School, and earned a horticulture degree from Colorado State University. He served four years in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Richard married Adrienne Yee on April 29, 1962 and set up roots in Foster City....
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Angela (Angeliki) Belesis
October 15, 1925 - December 29, 2017
Angela (Angeliki) Belesis passed away on December 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kyparissi, Lakonia, Greece to Dimitrios and Ekaterini (Lafkas) Kokkoris. Angela is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Belesis and her devoted children Kathy Koliopoulos (John), Maria Prontzos (Angelo) and Peter Belesis (Adrian) and grandchildren Angela Gorman (Brendan), Eleni,...
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Gladys Mae Young
April 1, 1945 - December 28, 2017
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord"
On April 1, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio, Willie and Bertha Tucker gave birth to their sixth child, a bubbly baby girl, Gladys Mae.
Always eager to obtain knowledge, Gladys attended Dunbar Grade School. She went on to graduate from Weir High School in 1963. During the years of her youth and into adulthood,...
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Charles M. Cody
July 29, 1963 - December 28, 2017
Charles Matthew Cody, 54 passed away on Thursday, December 28th after a brief illness.
"Charlie" was born on July 29, 1963 in Covina, California to William and Sally Cody. He grew up in Redwood City where he attended Sequoia High School. After graduating from Sequoia High Charlie attended San Jose State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree followed by a Master's Degree from...
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George Lunardi
June 7, 1928 - December 28, 2017
The angels have called upon you to come home. Fly high and fly free daddy. The best is yet to be. Love you always and forever.
After 24 years our beloved dad has reunited with an angel in heaven, our mom. George was a loving Dad to Vivian and Richard Timms, Denise Lunardi and Lydia & Marc Biagini. Grandpa to Jason & Liz Shaughnessy, Amanda & Greg St. Clair, Erica Timms, Gina Timms & Elliot...
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Kathryn Patricia Wong
November 1, 1986 - December 26, 2017
Kathryn Wong, beloved daughter and sister, passed away on December 26, 2017 at age 31 due to complications from Lupus, a disease she lived with for over half her life. She was surrounded by family in her last days.
The eldest child in a family of five, she was born in San Francisco, CA on November 1st, 1986 to parents, Michael and Patricia Wong.
As a child, she enjoyed drawing, reading,...
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Imogene Jackson
November 1, 1925 - December 26, 2017
Imogene Louise Jackson was born in Dallas, Texas November 1, 1925 to the union of the late Judge Demmons and Ella Poindexter.
Imogene was educated in the Dallas, Texas school system and graduated from Washington/Lincoln High School in 1942. Always full of life, Imogene was always aspiring to achieve the better things in life. At a very young age her mom moved she and her younger siblings to...
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Eddie Anthony Camacho
August 17, 1964 - December 25, 2017
Memorial donations can be made to the Camacho Family.
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Alma Jeannette Helin
July 10, 1926 - December 25, 2017
Alma Helin, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning with Her Family at her side.
She touched countless lives with her kind and gentle spirit and her positive outlook on life.
Alma was born in Little Falls, N.Y. on July 10th, 1926 of Yugoslavian-lineage parents John and Frances Peckay. Shortly after finishing her schooling, she embarked...
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Geraldine Elizabeth Tognetti
September 19, 1930 - December 25, 2017
Gerry was a native of Half Moon Bay, CA and a longtime resident of San Mateo, CA and was called back to her maker on his birthday December 25, 2017. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Donald A. Tognetti and her siblings Joseph Ormonde, Jeanette Alves, Richard Ormonde and niece Linda Ormonde. She was a loving Aunt and survived by eight nieces, four nephews and several...
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