Our Obituaries
Allan Levy
October 30, 1925 - February 21, 2020
Dr. Allan Levy of San Mateo passed away in the evening of February 21, 2020 surrounded by family.
At a gathering in 2000, Allan gifted his grandchildren with a 27- page letter recounting his life entitled "To My Grandchildren and Those Who Follow." Allan Levy was born on October 30, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Ida and David Levy. A self-described "precocious" child, Allan's early love of...
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Earl R. Dubas
February 15, 1922 - February 19, 2020
Earl passed away the afternoon of February 19th, four days after his 98th birthday. He was a beloved father and grandfather, an avid traveler, gardener, and lover of trains. Although he will be missed, his family finds comfort that he is finally able to rest.
Earl grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated from Langley High School in 1940, and in 1943 he promptly enlisted in the Fifteenth...
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Barbara A. Kmak
November 3, 1932 - February 18, 2020
Barbara Agnes Kmak passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 18 at the age of 87.
Barbara was born at Ross General Hospital in Marin County on November 3, 1932 and lived her entire life in the San Francisco area, mainly the SF Peninsula, never more than 30 minutes from her children. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, James and Marie Farley, brother Vincent,...
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Josephine V. Kozloski
June 1, 1922 - February 18, 2020
Josephine "Josie" Kozloski was born on June 1, 1922 in San Francisco, California of Italian immigrant parents, Clemente and Filomena Chiari. The 1920's and 1930's were a very dubious time as her early childhood was fraught with hardships of the era, especially during the Great Depression and pending World War II. However, with her indomitable spirit and energy, Josie was the mainstay of her...
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Edward Albert Taylor
February 9, 1936 - February 12, 2020
Edward Albert Taylor was taken to heaven on February 12, 2020. He was born on February 9, 1936 in McMinnville, Oregon to James Cornelius Taylor and Eleanor Gracie Smelser. Upon graduating high school he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Greece on the island of Heraklion, Crete where he and Marina Despotakis met, fell in love and were married at the tender ages of 22 and 21. Upon their...
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Gayle Lee Henderson
February 7, 1956 - February 8, 2020
Gayle Lee Henderson, 64, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2020.
Born February 7, 1956, in Burlingame, California, Gayle received her B.S. in Nursing forty years ago. After her nursing degree, Gayle spent 8 years as a missionary for Youth With A Mission (YWAM). She would come back to the Bay Area and work for UCSF to raise money to again return to YWAM. After YWAM, Gayle worked for...
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Mary Elinor Forseth
February 18, 1921 - February 6, 2020
Mary E. Forseth passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2016, at the Cadence Living in Millbrae, CA. She was 12 days short of her 99th birthday; a full life with numerous accomplishments, friends, and family.
Mary was born on February 18, 1921 to Lorenz and Mildred Tschirgi, in Ontario, Oregon. She enjoyed her childhood primarily in NW Oregon and SW Washington. She was straight...
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Stephen Reed Morgan
March 14, 1952 - February 1, 2020
Stephen passed away at the age of 67 on Saturday evening on February 1st.
Stephen was born and raised in San Mateo. He attended St. Timothy School where he was a star athlete on the baseball and basketball teams. He won MVP for the basketball team and has his name engraved in their gymnasium. He later on became a bearcat, graduating from San Mateo High School.
Stephen was a loving husband...
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Kenneth Harold Walling
May 30, 1940 - January 31, 2020
After a protracted battle with cancer, Ken Walling, 79, of San Mateo, CA died peacefully at home on January 31, 2020. He was born on May 30, 1940 in Santa Rosa, CA to Winifred (Heitz) & Jack Walling. He married Gloria (Caravaca) on September 25, 1965 in San Francisco, CA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Walling; two children: Karen & Kevin; son- in-law Shawn Fletcher; two...
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Gino Fanucchi
August 12, 1923 - January 27, 2020
Gino Fanucchi passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, January 27, 2020. Gino was born in Lucca, Italy.
He is predeceased by his wife, Pierina, his sisters Gina and Delfina and his brother Enzo.
In 1951, Gino immigrated to Canada due to shortage of work in Italy, followed shortly thereafter, in 1953 by Pierina and their two daughters, Elena and Roberta. They lived...
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William T. "Bill" O'Callahan
August 22, 1925 - January 25, 2020
Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, man of faith and devoted husband William T. "Bill" O'Callahan, 94, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2020. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 68 years, Dorothy, his five children, Bill Jr., Michael, Dorothy, John and Beth, seventeen grandchildren, his sister Patricia and his many nieces and nephews. He was greeted in heaven by his third son,...
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Kenneth Earl Mollenauer
December 28, 1931 - January 24, 2020
Kenneth Earl Mollenauer, born December 1931 in Washington Pennsylvania, son of Kenneth Ford and Martha Ann Charlotte Mollenauer, passed away quietly in San Mateo, California on January 24th, 2020. He was 88 yrs old.
Ken grew up in the town of Washington, Pennsylvania, until the sudden death of his mother Martha, when he and his sister were moved to Florida and then to St.Louis, Missouri. After...
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John Nick Maris
June 5, 1927 - January 24, 2020
John Nick Maris passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in his home in San Mateo, California.
John was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He graduated from High School in Ambridge and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. After serving in the U. S. Navy, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Georgia Maris. John enjoyed an exciting career...
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Anita Hillary Bird
December 7, 1939 - January 23, 2020
Anita Bird, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2020 after a brief respiratory illness. Born in Manchester, England in 1939, Anita moved to California as a young woman where she met and married John, her husband of over 59 years. She settled in San Mateo (later moving to Foster City) where she worked for many years as a medical bookkeeper while...
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Royston Frederick Ford
October 23, 1923 - January 20, 2020
Royston Frederick Ford passed away on Monday 20th after a short stay in Hospital. Roy was born in Bristol, England. Graduated high school and became an apprentice aero engineer. Spent four years in the Royal Airforce and returned to aero engineering. From 1959-1963 was part of a team training engineers in India's fledging aero-space industry. Returning to the UK Roy continued with Bristol Siddley...
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Rosalie Anelli Yerby
May 19, 1941 - January 17, 2020
With grace and courage, Rosalie Anelli Yerby, age 78, passed away at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She touched the life of so many with her infectious laugh, quick wit, love of art and devotion to her friends and family.
Rosie was born in San Francisco where she grew up on the family's city block on Geneva and Mission with her cousins, aunts, uncles and maternal grandfather all...
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Giordano Emilio Stoia
August 17, 1935 - January 15, 2020
Giordano Emilio Stoia passed away on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2020, in the loving arms of his wife Anna Stoia, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was a resident of San Mateo, CA.
Giordano was born in Valdarsa, Italy (a small village which is now Susnjevica, Croatia). His father immigrated to the U.S. when Giordano was 16 months old, in the hopes of making a path for...
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Sandra Lynn McGreevy
December 26, 1949 - January 14, 2020
Sandra Lynn McGreevy passed away on January 14, 2020 with loved ones beside her at the age of 70.
Sandra "Sandy" was born on December 26, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN to Elsie Duran and Glenn Brett. She attended Armatage Elementary, Susan B Anthony Junior High, Southwest High School, and the University of Minnesota. In 1979, Sandy moved to California and called the San Francisco Bay Area home...
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Mary Patricia (Tricia) Nieberding
March 9, 1965 - January 12, 2020
Tricia was a native of San Mateo and graduated from Mercy High School, and College of San Mateo with a nursing degree.
She is survived by husband Doug Davis; mother Peggy McGuire of San Mateo; father Dr. Paul Nieberding (Lynn) of Foster City; sister Kathy Nieberding of Petaluma; brothers: John Nieberding (Laura) of Reno and Paul Nieberding (Betsy) of Dallas; niece/goddaughter Shannon Gallup...
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Joyce Ann Ferguson
May 14, 1944 - January 8, 2020
Joyce was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the union of O.D. and Sara Kirk on Sunday, May 14, 1944. She was their fourth daughter, as well as their fourth child of ten.
The family moved to San Mateo when Joyce was an infant. She attended Lawrence Elementary School, College Park Junior High and graduated from San Mateo High School in 1962. She was also a graduate of Don's Beauty College where she...
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Virginia Frances Mahoney
April 5, 1930 - January 8, 2020
Virginia Frances Mahoney (Ginny), 89, formerly of Houston, TX, died peacefully on January 8, 2020 at her daughter's home in San Mateo, CA. Born on April 5, 1930 in New York, Ginny was raised in the greater New York area and graduated from Syracuse University where she met her future husband, Jim Mahoney. They started their family in Larchmont, NY and moved to Houston, TX in 1966. There she ...
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Ronald Peter Mork
October 12, 1936 - January 8, 2020
Ronald Peter Mork passed away on on Wednesday after courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by his children and went peacefully and knowing Mom was waiting for him.
Ron was born in San Francisco, CA but lived most of his life in the Peninsula in San Mateo. He graduated from Carlmont High School and completed an apprenticeship for carpentry. He worked for Whitecliff Homes...
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David Michael "Mike" Richardson
October 22, 1953 - January 3, 2020
David Michael Richardson ("Mike") passed away suddenly on January 3, 2020.
Mike was born in West Point, New York on October 22, 1953 to Marian and Councille "Ray" Richardson and grew up in Fairfield, California. He graduated from Armijo High School in 1971. He joined the US Navy in 1973 and served for 6 years until 1979, 4 of those years aboard the USS Independence (CV 62) based in Norfolk,...
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Robert Joseph Aliamus
May 17, 1935 - January 3, 2020
Robert Joseph Aliamus of San Mateo, California, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born on May 17, 1935 at Mills Hospital in San Mateo to parents, Joseph and Mildred Aliamus, and he had one sister, Jean.
Robert attended Serra High School in San Mateo where he graduated in 1953. As he was looking at his sister's Mercy High School yearbook, he spotted a photo...
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Roy Minoru Kodakari
August 23, 1943 - January 2, 2020
In Loving Memory
Roy Minoru Kodakari
August 23, 1943 - January 2, 2020
Roy Minoru Kodakari (age 76) passed away on January 2, 2020. He was born August 23, 1943 to George Jitsuichi and Kazuyo Kodakari at the California Tule Lake Internment Camp, with older sister Carolyn Myoraku and younger sister Joyce Wakagawa.
After being released from the camps, Roy and his sisters spent the next...
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Patrick Joseph Boyle
January 2, 1947 - December 30, 2019
Patrick "Pat" Boyle was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and passed away in Palo Alto, California. Pat immigrated to San Mateo with his family in 1955, where he would be a fixture in the community until his death.
A devoted husband, father, uncle and grandfather, Pat's love, humor and service to community were an example for all. Early on, Pat served as Cub Master for San Mateo Troop 132...
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Richard Conrad Strebel
March 26, 1940 - December 17, 2019
Richard "Dick" Strebel passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2019, surrounded by loving family members.
He was born on March 26th, 1940 in San Mateo, California, to parents Bertha and Fred Strebel, and siblings Betty and Fred.
Richard attended Hillsdale High School and was a member of the varsity football team. During that time, he also met the love of his life and future wife of 60...
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Virginia Flores
August 15, 1943 - December 16, 2019
Ms. Virginia Flores, 76, of San Mateo, CA, died at 5:30pm on Monday, December 16, 2019 at home. She was born on August 15, 1943 in Baustista, Pangasinan, to Ignacio Gonzales and Anastacia Telesforo and a middle child of three daughters (Magdalena Gaite and Rosa Gonzales).
Virginia grew up in the province of Bautista Pangasinan in the Philippines. She loved her life and lived it to the fullest....
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Lloyd Thomas Foley
May 5, 1946 - December 9, 2019
Lloyd Thomas Foley passed away on Monday. Lloyd was born in San Francisco and graduated from Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo. He served in the Air Force for four years while stationed in Bangkok. He touched many lives growing up with his quick-witted humor.
Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Erin and his brother, Sean.
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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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Alma Jean Jackson
January 18, 1943 - December 4, 2019
Alma Jean Jackson was born on January 18, 1943 in Marango County, Alabama to the late Mary Bell & James Pritchett. Alma was preceded in death by her husband Daniel L. Jackson, Sr.; her daughter Shewondia Faye Mills; and five brothers.
Alma leaves behind to cherish her memories: daughter Valera Jackson of San Mateo; Sons: Daniel L. Jackson Jr. of San Mateo, Donald Jackson of San Jose, Kenneth...
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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.
In lieu of flowers...
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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.
Elizabeth...
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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.
A Celebration of Life...
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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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