Our Obituaries
Dorothy R. Pong
February 6, 1923 - December 9, 2019
Dorothy was born to proud parents, Clement and Elizabeth Yanagi, in San Francisco, California, on February 6, 1923. She spent her first 5 years in Palo Alto. At 96, she could still point out her house whenever driven down El Camino Real. She then moved to the Lodi area and advanced through high school and junior college. At the age of 19, Dorothy was forced to move with her father Clement,...
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Frederick Arthur Forster
November 1, 1934 - November 27, 2019
Our beloved Frederick Arthur Forster died of heart failure at age 85 on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was surrounded by family during his final moments at home.
Fred was born at home on November 1, 1934, in Cappawhite, Tipperary, Ireland. He was the third of five children born to Lily and Captain Francis Forster.
In Ireland, Fred attended Cappawhite National School. At the age of 10,...
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John G. "Jack" Hitchcock, Jr.
October 8, 1934 - November 21, 2019
Passed away in San Mateo after a lengthy illness. He was the dearly beloved husband of Marilu Hitchcock (1934-2012). They were inseparable, devoted to one another in their love, and love for their family. When she died, the light in Jack's life began to dim.
-"Came vested all in white, pure as her mind: Her face was vail'd, yet to my fancied sight, Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person...
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Elmer John Smith
November 7, 1924 - November 12, 2019
Born in San Bruno on November 7, 1924, Elmer John Smith grew up on the Peninsula and had fond memories of taking the streetcar to San Francisco's Playland at the Beach and the ice skating rink at Sutro Baths. After graduating from San Mateo High School, he became a shipwright and went on to serve in the Army in World War II in the European theatre.
Upon returning from the war, he settled in...
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Terence John "Terry" Sullivan, Sr.
September 11, 1937 - November 11, 2019
Terence John Sullivan, Sr. (Terry), 82 resident of San Mateo, died on November 11, 2019. Terry was the son of the late Edward & Mae Sullivan born on September 11, 1937 in Oakland, CA. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Ann (McCarthy) Sullivan on September 28, 1963. This union was blessed with three children: Nancy Sullivan Mellen (Jeff), Denise Sullivan Coll (Bill) and Terence John Sullivan,...
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Mae C. Wong
July 29, 1916 - November 9, 2019
Mae C. Wong, artist at heart and in practice, and wife of the late William J. Wong, died peacefully on November 9, 2019. Mother of daughter Terri Naito of Portland, Oregon and son James Wong (Sophie) of San Mateo. Cherished grandmother of Will (Nicole), Jack, and Natalie Naito and Nicole (Chris) and Lauren Wong.
Loving late sisters and brothers include Susie DyFoon, Marian Loo, Thomas Chinn,...
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Elaine Patricia Patterson
April 22, 1930 - November 2, 2019
Elaine Patterson passed away at home on November 2, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was high spirited, kind, and generous. Elaine was born and raised in San Francisco and graduated from Presentation High School and San Francisco State. She married the love of her life, Bob, in 1952. Elaine & Bob were married for 41 years. Her first teaching job was at Visitation Valley Elementary School in...
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Traudy Priess
October 31, 2019
Traudy passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2019. She was born in Baden-Baden, Germany in 1941. Traudy immigrated to the United States in 1965 and became a proud U.S. citizen in 1980. She was a Redwood City resident for forty-four years.
Traudy was a United Airlines employee for thirty-one years. She began her career in the United flight kitchen and soon became one of the first female...
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John Tom Minaidis
October 31, 2019
John Tom Minaidis of Half Moon Bay passed away on October 31st, 2019 at the age of 51. John was born in Burlingame on May 15th, 1968 and lived his life on the Half Moon Bay Coastside. He graduated from Half Moon Bay High School. Known throughout town as the kind soul of Tom and Pete's Produce, you would always find him smiling and waving at anyone passing by. He could be described as a gentle...
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Albert A. Acena
October 11, 1932 - October 28, 2019
Albert Acena, a Seattle native and longtime resident of San Mateo, CA passed away on October 28, 2019. He joined the faculty of College of San Mateo in 1966. During his 41 years at CSM, Al taught history, served as the Dean of the Division of Social Sciences and served on numerous campus committees. He was the advisor for Alpha Gamma Sigma, the community college honor society. Al was a board...
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Bette J. Hamaguchi
March 20, 1931 - October 21, 2019
Bette appears secular in nature, and positively inherent at heart.
She loved giving gifts 🎁on holidays or any day. If you'd even say you liked something, you'd get it in the mail! Or in your house! A Quiet Generosity; and if you'd mention it, she'd say, "oh shut up", "godddd it's nothing", (then come to find out that she and her friends would scour the Bay Area for whatever "it" is -...
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Jerry "JB" Beverly
November 1, 1946 - October 20, 2019
JB Beverly, son of late Joseph & Eva Beverly was born on November 1, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas. JB departed his life on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his home in San Mateo, CA. His mother Eva, father Joe and brother Bert preceded him in death.
JB was an active member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in San Mateo, CA. Jerry's interests included cracking jokes, singing and being a ladies man. JB...
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Lillian Heselton
November 11, 1923 - October 19, 2019
Lillian was a native San Franciscan, born to Ann and Neil Thomas, joining her older sister, Bea. Growing up, she enjoyed movies. She attended Balboa High School, where she met lifelong friend Dottie Graf and developed exceptional secretarial skills. She and her friends enjoyed going to see the best big bands. Lillian loved to jitterbug, becoming an excellent dancer and even dance instructor. ...
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Raymond J. Montano
April 14, 1940 - October 13, 2019
Raymond passed away on October 13, 2019 at the age of 79 surrounded by his family.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife Josie Montano. Loving father to Michelle Hance and step-father to Lauren Brettschnieder. Proud brother to Marion Bustillos , Cecilia and Del Morsette. Cherished grandfather to Kaitlyn, Victoria, Cody and Jeremiah Linderman. He was preceded in death by his loving parents...
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Daniel Abaya Duazo
October 12, 2019
Daniel Abaya Duazo suddenly passed away on October 12, 2019 due to an accident in San Francisco CA. He was a joyful person blessed with a full but albeit brief life.
Daniel was born in Brownsville, TX and graduated from Homer Hanna High School. He earned a degree in Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley. He worked as a Software Engineer at VISA for one year.
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Anne Patricia Sweeney Desler
July 18, 1929 - October 5, 2019
Anne, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October 5. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her family.
Anne was born at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco on July 18, 1929. She was, at her core, a San Francisco girl, growing up on Holloway Avenue in the Ingleside where she attended St. Emydius Grammar School...
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Patricia Lois Velma Valerio
September 28, 1925 - October 1, 2019
Patricia was born in Pottsville, PA on September 28, 1925 and passed away peacefully on October 1, 2019. Patricia lived in San Mateo and was the amazing Mother to six children: Sandra, Peter, Paula, Michael, Tina and Mary Beth. She was also a Grandmother to Stacy, Laura, Nina and Nick, Great-Grandmother to Ashley and Grayson and Great-Great Grandmother (Grandma Nana) to sweet Alexa. She also...
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Maruko Yoshida
August 5, 1932 - September 29, 2019
MARUKO YOSHIDA of San Mateo, passed on September 29, 2019 after a 4-year battle with cancer. Born in Kumamoto, Japan on August 5, 1932, Maruko arrived in San Mateo in 1959 to begin a new life with her husband and newborn. She is survived by her husband Seiichi, her daughters Naomi Ichikawa, Karen Tekawa & Betsy Yen and their husbands Lance, Gregg & Tom respectively; along with seven grandchildren...
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Eleanor Marie Donovan
June 19, 1922 - September 29, 2019
Eleanor Marie Donovan passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019 in San Mateo, CA at the age of 97. Loving mother of Dennis, Tom and Bill Donovan, Mary Putnam, and Patti Donovan-Skweir; cherished Grandma to Sean and Alanna Putnam, Alex and Camille Skweir, Lily and Abby Donovan. She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Frederick and Nellie West and brothers Eugene and Robert West. She is...
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Catherine "Katie" "Kitty" McNamara
February 5, 1926 - September 28, 2019
Catherine McNamara, known to many as Katie or Kitty was age 93, when she passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family, at home in Foster City on September 28, 2019.
Catherine is survived by her loving husband Maurice and daughter Mary Ann. Catherine will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends for her abundant kindness, love and enduring friendships, her quick-witted...
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Mario Ottino
May 10, 1930 - September 27, 2019
Mario Ottino passed away peacefully on Sept 27, 2019, at the age of 89. He was born May 10th, 1930 to Giacomo and Iolanda Ottino of Ronco Canavese, Italy, a small town located in the mountains north of Torino. As an adolescent, Mario attended a Salesian boarding school in Italy and received technical training in machining and electrical engineering. He spent his early 20's working as a...
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Mark Lee Mandville
November 14, 1956 - September 22, 2019
Mark was born on November 14, 1956 and passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
Mark was a resident of San Mateo, California. He is survived by his life long partner and best friend, Elizabeth Palin; sons Jason and John Mandville along with their spouses Karina and Meygan; grandson Logan Mandville; stepchildren Kenneth Brooks and Leah Ewbank; and sister Judith Lechner.
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Leonard Bishop Silva
January 17, 1930 - September 18, 2019
Leonard Bishop Silva passed away on September 18, 2019, just four months shy of his 90th birthday. Len touched many lives with his humor, decency and positive outlook on life. Born in Sacramento and graduated from McClatchy High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army, including a two-year stint in Korea before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the...
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Robert Joel Bianchi
April 30, 1938 - September 17, 2019
Robert Joel Bianchi, 81, died peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Joann, three devoted children Teddy (Paula), Bobby (Lena) and Carla (Tony) Sylvestri and adoring grandchildren who were proud to call him Nonno: Marina, Anthony, Santino, Alexandria, Samson, John, Thomas, Tatyana, Ziggy, Aaliyah and Alyssah. He leaves behind hIs aunt Alice Del...
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Joan Theresa Conway
June 30, 1936 - September 14, 2019
Joan Theresa Conway, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in San Mateo, CA on September 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. She had been a long time resident of San Mateo.
She was born on June 30, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to John and Catherine O'Connor. Joan and her brother Jack grew up in Springfield. After attending Cathedral High School, she started her first job as a...
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Marilyn Catherine Pappas
October 31, 1937 - September 13, 2019
Marilyn Catherine Pappas died peacefully on September 13, 2019 in San Mateo, CA at the age of 81. Marilyn was born on October 31, 1937 in San Francisco, CA to John and Mary Lane. She attended St. Rose Academy and Lone Mountain College in San Francisco and was a flight attendant for Pan Am. Shortly after, she met Angelo Pappas, and they were married for 51 years.
Marilyn, a lifelong...
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Fred R. Krupp
April 13, 1924 - September 12, 2019
Fred Krupp, 95, of San Mateo, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2019.
Fred was born on April 13 th, 1924 in Duluth Minnesota. He had an older brother Marvin and twin brother Ralph. Fred loved his brothers!
He was married to his sweetheart, Mariel, for 69 years. They ventured out to San Mateo to get away from the cold, which Fred's kids continued to thank him for, for many...
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Asenath Leah Schmidt
August 15, 1920 - August 30, 2019
Leah passed away peacefully on August 30th at the age of 99. Leah lived a long, full life, active up until her final days, blessed to always be surrounded by family and friends and good health the great majority of her life. A native of San Francisco, born on August 15,1920, to the late Joseph and Annie Bloom, raised with her younger sister Esther (the late Clinton) Jennings of San Francisco. She...
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Elizabeth Andre Kemp
February 23, 1925 - August 28, 2019
Elizabeth Andre Kemp, a long-time resident of San Mateo California, passed away peacefully in her home on August 28th. Elizabeth was the youngest of six children, from the marriage of John and Alice Andre of Boulder, Colorado. Elizabeth's siblings, all of whom have passed include Mrs. Annetta Durward, Mrs. Mable Thomas, Mrs. Fran Owen, Mr. John Andre, and Mrs. Margret Watson.
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Michael Clifford "Mickey" Mitchell
November 20, 1965 - August 28, 2019
Mickey passed away on Wednesday Aug 28 in his home in Capitola, CA. Mickey is known for his kindness, his love for his friends and family, passion for the game of golf and for making darn good pizza (#VillageHost)! Mickey will be terribly missed and sweetly remembered.
He is loved and survived by his 6 brothers and sisters, 15 nieces and nephews and his great-nephew.
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John William Van Dyke, Jr.
April 1, 1945 - August 26, 2019
John William Van Dyke Jr., San Mateo, CA resident, long time civic and business leader, died in the arms of his family on August 26, 2019 at the age of 74.
John's family will always remember his quick wit, sense of humor and ability to make people smile. He loved his family beyond measure, and he was loved tenfold. John and Mary were married 50+ years. His family will honor his legacy of...
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Shirley Smith Ware
June 14, 1925 - August 21, 2019
Shirley Smith Ware, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. The void she leaves is great but her legacy is greater.
Shirley (known by most as "Grandmums"), was born on Flag Day in San Mateo, CA. The daugh-ter of Bert and Zella Smith and sister of Ralph Smith, she grew up on So. Grant St. and graduated from San Mateo High School, Class of 1943. She met Edward G. Ware at a youth group...
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Celia Rosalia Castillo
September 4, 1939 - August 18, 2019
Celia was born in Soyapango, El Salvador on September 4, 1939. She grew up and was schooled in her hometown until the age of 17. It was at this time Celia was presented with the opportunity to move to San Francisco, California. Although it meant leaving the only home she had known, she decided to take that chance, one which changed her life forever. Once in the U.S., she continued her education...
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Lina DellaChiesa
April 7, 1934 - August 17, 2019
Lina DellaChiesa (Zaros) passed away on Saturday surrounded by her loving family at the age of 85.
Her sense of humor and faithfulness to her family, friends and faith will be long remembered.
Lina was a lifetime resident of San Mateo and graduate of San Mateo High School. She enjoyed a long career in banking and bookkeeping, given her love of numbers and people.
Lina is survived by her...
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Eduardo C. La Rosa
September 19, 1938 - August 15, 2019
Eduardo C. La Rosa passed away in Millbrae, CA on August 15, 2019. He was "Papa" to us children, "Lolo" to his grandchildren, "Noy Eddie" or "Tiyo Ed" to his nieces and nephews, "Edie" to his friends and "D" to our mother Leony. A native of Cebu, Philippines, Papa was the eldest son of Conrado Racaza La Rosa and Juanita Abapo Candia La Rosa with sisters Dallas, June, Zenas, Eurica and brothers...
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Joan Marie Ratti
August 25, 1935 - August 15, 2019
Joan Marie Ratti passed away on Thursday, August 15th, after a brave battle with cancer. She was a true friend to all who knew her and more active than most half her age.
Joan was born in San Francisco, CA and graduated from Presentation High School. After graduation she went to work for Bank of America as a teller where she met Bob Ratti as a customer. She married Bob in 1961 and soon after...
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Francisco Roco "Kit" Aguado
August 3, 1945 - August 13, 2019
Kit, age 74, passed away peacefully at home in San Mateo on August 13, 2019. He was the son of Jose Abraham Aguado and Teresita Roco. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Susan, his children Andre and Diane, Christine (Sean) and four grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Lauren and Nicky. His siblings are Let and Annette, Ding+ and Irma, Tess and EJ+, Peachy and Carlo.
Kit was born and...
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James W. Chism
September 15, 1933 - August 13, 2019
Jim was born on September 15, 1933 in Minco, OK, to Vern and Edna Chism. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2019 at the age of 85. Jim was a longtime resident of San Mateo.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Diane, his two loving daughters, Stacie Oeffinger and Jamie Chism and his precious granddaughter Abby Oeffinger. He is also survived by his son...
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Henry Solomon Ho-Wong
April 1, 1948 - August 9, 2019
Henry Solomon Ho-Wong, resident of San Francisco passed away on August 9th, 2019. He is survived by his wife Lolan, daughter Camille (Joe Formentos), and son, Ian.
He was born in San Francisco on April 1, 1948 to Henry P.L. Yee & Jane Chan. He was the oldest of five children. He attended Washington Irving, Francisco Jr High, Galileo High, City College and San Diego State. He decided to be a...
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Sheila Diane McVicar
August 16, 1944 - August 6, 2019
Sheila was born on August 16, 1944 to Alfred and Jennie Fisk. She was their only child and grew up in San Mateo, California. She attended St. Catherine's Elementary and Mercy High School.
Sheila met her husband Walter McVicar at a dance in San Bruno. They shared many interests together, including their love of Corvettes, Jeep Jamborees, 49er's football, and having good times with friends...
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Manuel Cacdac Florendo
August 19, 1951 - August 1, 2019
Manuel lived his life as a faithful and devoted servant to his family, his community, and most importantly to the Lord. Born in Lioac, Philippines, Manny was a country boy through and through. He spent his childhood exploring the outdoors, whether it be fishing by the river or gathering fruit from the trees. Though he was the middle child of five children, Manny was often the ring leader for...
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Fred A. Iskander
February 28, 1931 - July 31, 2019
Deacon Fred Amin Iskander passed away on July 31, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and beloved Deacon for 25 years at St. Gregory's parish in San Mateo.
Born in Holland on February 28, 1931 to Amin Iskander and Olga Habib, he was raised in Alexandria, Egypt with his older sister Suzie. He studied Electrical engineering and began his career with Schlumberger, started working...
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Judith Rae Boler
November 1, 1935 - July 27, 2019
Judith Rae Boler passed away comfortably in her assisted care home on Saturday, July 27th. Her husband of 62 years, James F. Boler, passed away 1 year ago to the week. Judith Boler leaves her two sons; Michael Boler & Steven Boler; daughter Susan (Boler) Clarke; two grandchildren: Ryan & Lindsay Clarke; and son-in-law Guy Clarke.
Born in Yuba City and raised in both Yuba City and Burlingame....
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William Lanyon Hambley
February 15, 1929 - July 27, 2019
William Lanyon Hambley, 90, deceased July 26, 2019. Bill was a proud San Francisco native. Born at Stanford Lane Hospital to William L. Hambley Sr. and Blanche Arnold Hambley. Velma Hambley later adopted him.
Bill was the devoted and loved husband of Agnes Molinelli Hambley, the two were married at Star of the Sea Church and would have celebrated 66 years of marriage this coming September. He...
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Anne Marie Cuevas (née Micheletti)
September 12, 1942 - July 25, 2019
Anne Marie Cuevas (née Micheletti), Winnetka, CA, passed away in Hollywood, CA on July 25, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. Anne was a registered nurse for more than 40 years, serving and bringing comfort to thousands of patients in the intensive care unit for Kaiser, Panorama City, CA. Anne focused every aspect of her life on her marriage, her family, her faith, and her...
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Luis Barturen
April 14, 1920 - July 24, 2019
Luis Barturen Zulueta, 99, was a native of Sagua La Grande, Cuba and a longtime resident of San Mateo, CA at Lesley Towers and Lesley Terrace in Belmont. He is survived by his daughters Margarita Ramirez & Diana Trondsen; son-in-law Manuel Ramirez & Eilif Trondsen; grandchildren: Jan Esteban, Diana, Liv, Alan, Beth, Jeff & Francisco; great-grandchildren: Sonia, Elsa, Jadon & Noah Aristy; and...
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Nicholas John Peters
July 23, 2000 - July 22, 2019
Nicholas John Peters was born on July 23, 2000 and passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019. He was a resident of San Carlos and attended elementary school at St Charles School. He was diagnosed with Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma in June of 2016. He bravely battled the disease for three years. In those short years, he grew from a boy into a man and made the most of his days. He spent...
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William Randolph Rose
March 7, 1953 - July 21, 2019
William Rose better known as "Randy" passed away on Sunday 21, 2019 with his wife and son's by his side. Randy loss his battle with cancer but gave it all he could for 2 years.
He was born in San Mateo where he lived his whole life. He met his love of his life Karen at Aragon High School in 1969 who became high school sweethearts. They married on August 17, 1974 at the Highlands Chapel in...
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Harold Roy Dilsaver
March 31, 1925 - July 19, 2019
Harold was born on March 31, 1925 near Athol, KS to John Chester & Stella (McClure) Dilsaver. He was the youngest of 6 children. He peacefully passed away on July 19, 2019 in San Mateo, CA at 94 years of age.
Hal graduated from Colorado State University, moved to Rawlins, WY where he met Beryl Wadsworth. They were married on June 26, 1956. In May of 1961, they moved to San Mateo, CA where...
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Bart A. Scanlon
September 21, 1926 - July 16, 2019
Passed away on July 16, 2019 at home after a short illness, aged 92 years. He is survived by his son, Michael (Ruby), his daughter, Pat Lane (Jeff) and sister Aileen Ledford of Tarzana, California. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lynne, sister Peg DeBeau and his half brother, Paul Martis.
A native of San Francisco, he attended Polytechnic High School, worked in the Richmond...
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Jane Catania
July 6, 2019
Jane was born in 1937 in Qormi, Malta, she was the oldest of 5 children to Joe and Rita Borg. In 1950, she immigrated with her family to the U.S., settling in San Francisco. Jane graduated Balboa High School, then went to work at Swiss American Sausage Co. She met and fell in love with Joe, whom she married in 1957, their love endured 55 years until Joe's passing in 2013. Joe and Jane lovingly...
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Clarence E. "Doc" Blalock
October 5, 1929 - July 6, 2019
Clarence, much better known as "Doc", was born in Oklahoma on October 5, 1929, and passed away on July 6, 2019. Doc was a resident of San Mateo.
Doc moved to California at 7 years of age during the Dustbowl years, always working to create a better life for himself and his family. After getting his AA from Bakersfield College, he married Mary Joretta Starr and joined the Air Force. Doc was...
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Carolyn Marie Gerst
August 24, 1941 - July 4, 2019
Passing away peacefully on July 4, 2019 in San Francisco, Carolyn is finally free from more than a decades long struggle with chronic pain and illness.
Carolyn was born on August 24,1941 to Frank and Savina Waldvogel. She and her younger brother, Robert, were raised in a close-knit neighborhood of extended family and friends in the Bay View district of San Francisco. She attended Immaculate...
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Carol Frances Denehy
September 11, 1944 - June 26, 2019
Carol Denehy passed away on June 26, 2019 in San Mateo, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Alvarado, and grandsons, Ryan and Griffin Alvarado.
The daughter of Richard Denehy and Sophie Balandis, she was born in San Francisco on September 11, 1944. Longtime Bay Area residents, her family settled at Candlestick Point after World War 2. Carol spent her childhood in Cupertino and San Mateo,...
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Nick S. Kyriakis
March 16, 1936 - June 15, 2019
Nick Kyriakis passed away suddenly but peacefully last Saturday. A native San Franciscan and graduate of Balboa High, Nick worked as a lithographer for Hunt's and the American Can Company. Nick loved fishing, hot rods and drag racing; he, his wife Olga and the kids spent many weekends at Clear Lake. Nick's family is deeply rooted in the Greek-American community, and as a Greek-American, he...
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Wallace "Wally" M. Sutherland
January 30, 1940 - June 9, 2019
Wallace "Wally" Murray Sutherland passed away peacefully on June 9th with his children and friends around him. He was interred in Hawthorne, NV on June 13th. Wally was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 30, 1940 to Wallace Alexander (d. 1971) and Ruby Evelyn (Johnson) (d. 1996) Sutherland. He was predeceased by his brothers Loren (d. 2014) and Richard "Dickie" (d. 1946). Wally was...
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Reyna Lozano-Ortiz
January 6, 1955 - June 6, 2019
Reyna Lozano Ortiz, nació en Guadalajara Jal. Mexico emigró a los Estados Unidos en el año de1986. Nuestra mamá fue una persona trabajadora que supo luchar contra viento y marea para poder sacar a sus 3 hijos adelante que nunca se daba por vencida. Nuestra madre fue una persona muy querida por muchas personas siempre sonriente y alegre, a mi madre se le puso un obstáculo que no lo pudo...
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Carol Anne Baarts
November 25, 1936 - June 5, 2019
A native San Franciscan, Carol graduated from Presentation High School and was a longtime employee of PG&E. Beloved wife of Bryan Baarts. Devoted sister of Robert Theis & Thomas Theis. Much loved sister-in-law to Eleanor Theis, John Baarts & Jeannie Lutticken. Adored aunt, grand aunt, and great-grand aunt to many. Predeceased by husband, John Schulte.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:15am on...
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Joyce Barbara Block-Miller
August 15, 1926 - June 5, 2019
Joyce Block-Miller, 92, passed away in her Foster City home Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Joyce was born on August 15, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis and Selma Agatstein. The elder of two daughters, she had an early love of music, ballet and ice skating.
After graduating from Hyde Park High School, Joyce attended the University of Michigan, earning her Bachelor's degree in Speech Correction....
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Pascasio "Mac" Quien
February 22, 1938 - June 4, 2019
Pascasio "Mac" Quien, born on February 22, 1938 in Manila, Philippines joined his Creator on June 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hu Quien and Concha Gochuico Quien, and siblings Jose, Antonio and Theresita Quien. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita Quien, and his children: Arleen (Richard) Cheng, Marvin (Cathy) Quien, Amy (Johnny) Lim, Austine (Richard) Leonardo,...
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Rita Kwan Akelis
May 31, 1934 - June 2, 2019
Born in Hong Kong May 31, 1934.
Died June 2, 2019 In Hillsborough, of heart failure.
The immediate family held a private visitation on June 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Rita's niece Louisa and family in Toronto have dedicated a memorial place in a Buddhist temple.
Rita's nephews Stephen, Raymond, and family in Hong Kong have dedicated a memorial place in a Buddhist temple.
Rita graduated Mary...
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Hugo John Pasquini
July 16, 1916 - June 2, 2019
Hugo passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 102 and 11 months. He was a strong willed person and active all his days. He touched many lives while living in San Mateo. With his dedication to San Mateo Little League in its infancy in 1954 when the park was located on 20th Avenue, he watched the league progress to its current location coaching many young men. It was relocated to where...
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Shingsan (Sam, 周省三) Chou
February 7, 1941 - June 1, 2019
Shingsan was born on February 7 in Changhua, Taiwan and enjoyed living in Cupertino, California for more than forty years with his wife and two daughters.
In his own words (from 2016):
My life story is probably too straight forward and simple to be of much interest. But making a summary of life for myself and to share is likely meaningful.
To summarize result of introspection I can say...
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Joseph David Wright-Casson
August 3, 1989 - May 31, 2019
Joseph David Wright-Casson passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 31, 2019. He was 29.
Joseph was born August 3rd, 1989, in Berkeley, Ca at Alta Bates to Kelly Ann Casson & Donald Leon Wright, Jr. He was raised throughout San Mateo County. Attending Sharp Park Elementary, Pollicita Middle School, Peninsula High School and going on to attend College of San Mateo. Many knew him as JD, Joseph or...
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Nick Frank Lolonis
June 16, 1928 - May 19, 2019
Nick passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019. He was born on June 16, 1928 as one of 10 children to Tryfon & Eugenia Lolonis. Nick graduated from Ukiah High School in 1946 and received a Masters Degree from UC Davis in 1953. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Catherine Placourakis on Dec. 5, 1959 in Oakland, CA. Nick worked for the Botanical Gardens in Claremont, CA. His first...
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