Our Obituaries
Shirley Doris Ware
June 14, 1925 - August 21, 2019
Shirley Smith Ware, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday.
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 graduat-ed from San Mateo High School, Class of 1943. She met Edward G. Ware at a youth group meeting at First Baptist Church of Burlingame. They were...
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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.
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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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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 and Diana Trondsen, son-in-law Manuel Ramirez and Eilif Trondsen, grandchildren Jan Esteban, Diana, Liv, Alan, Beth, Jeff, Francisco, great grandchildren Sonia, Elsa, Jadon and great-great...
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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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Naohiro Kohara
June 20, 1947 - May 17, 2019
Naohiro Kohara, age 71, died peacefully at home in Foster City, CA on Friday, May 17, 2019. Born June 20, 1947, in Kagoshima, Japan, he moved to California in 1965. He took pride in his work as a Gardener and Landscaper until he retired in 2014. Naohiro was an outstanding athlete who enjoyed Sumo, golf, bowling, SF Giants and Japanese baseball, and fishing. He was a devoted reader of the Sporting...
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Joan Lee Anderson Shaughnessy
August 26, 1932 - May 17, 2019
Joan Lee Anderson Shaughnessy, 86, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at her home in San Mateo, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in 1932 to Andrew & Florence Anderson in San Francisco, the youngest of 2 children. She graduated from Presentation High School in 1950. Joan worked for the telephone company and met her husband, Bill in 1956, and they married in 1957 in San Francisco. ...
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Jane Marie Landucci
May 30, 1933 - May 11, 2019
Jane Marie Landucci passed away peacefully Saturday night surrounded by her family following her valiant fight against lung cancer. She beat cancer once in the 1970's and will be missed dearly by her family and the many friends she has made throughout her life.
Jane was born in San Francisco, CA to Sebastian (Sam) and Marion (Castelberg) Padrun. She graduated from Commerce High School in...
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John "Des" Patrick Devlin
January 2, 1933 - May 9, 2019
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2019. John, known to most as Des, was born in San Francisco on January 2, 1933 to John and Mary Devlin of Armagh, Ireland. He was the eldest of four children.
He attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory where he played football, basketball and baseball and was a member of the diving team. After graduating in 1951, he enlisted...
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Catherine Odette Briand
November 16, 1958 - May 7, 2019
Born in St. Pierre & Miquelon, France, on November 16, 1958, Catherine was a resident of San Mateo from August 19, 1966 until her death on May 7, 2019. Predeceased by her father, Ernest, she is survived by her mother, Denise; siblings Xavier (Maggie), Florent (Lynn), and Isabelle; nephew Andrew; and niece Josephine. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 25, at 1:00 P...
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Kevin "Big Kev" Nils Hornick
May 10, 1954 - May 7, 2019
Kevin Nils Hornick passed away unexpectedly with his loving wife, Anna, by his side. Born in San Francisco to Michael & Jeanne Hornick, he was raised in South San Francisco with older brother Jeff and twin brother Ken. Kevin was an all-star athlete at El Camino High School. He enjoyed a 30 year career in Public Works and in recent years worked in private transportation; he loved working with the...
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Richard Joseph Bibby
September 21, 1965 - May 6, 2019
Richard "Rick" Joseph Bibby was born September 21, 1965 to Richard and Geraldine Bibby. He was the youngest of their 4 children. He passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 53 due to natural causes.
Rick is survived by his sisters, Garnet Rawleigh (Michael) Denise Nelson (Brian) and Robin Bibby, nieces, Jennifer Harris (Napoleon) and Rhiannon Rawleigh, nephew, Stephen Bibby (Kennisha)...
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Paul Cassidy
September 6, 1934 - April 28, 2019
Paul Revere Cassidy passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019 in his Foster City home surrounded by loved ones. He will be greatly missed for his outgoing kindness and positive spirit. Paul is survived by his loving companion Fran Rogers and his daughters Barbara and Patricia. He is also survived by his sisters Beverly Singer and Marilyn Sprenger. Paul was adored by a large extended family of...
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Rolf Sester
February 14, 1955 - April 27, 2019
My father was born in Renchen Germany in 1955. He grew up with his younger brother Markus and their parents. During his young adult years he enjoyed playing music with his friends as a hobby. He played many instruments including drums, saxophone, accordion, but most of all he loved to play his clarinet. He got his children involved in playing music as well. He worked in Germany for the government...
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Velma M. Pao
November 1, 1944 - April 14, 2019
Velma M. Pao passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 14, 2019 with her family by her side. She was strong willed and selfless in so many ways. Her spirit will be missed by so many. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii and moved to the mainland in her early childhood age. She was raised in San Leandro, Ca. until she moved to San Mateo, Ca.to raise her family.
Those left to cherish her memory...
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Philip John Fox
March 10, 1941 - April 13, 2019
Philip John Fox passed away on April 13th at the age of 78. Born in Easton, PA, to John and Marjorie Fox, he was a 9th generation Pennsylvanian. He studied Civil Engineering at Lafayette College and continued his education at Harvard Business School. Phil came to San Francisco on a consulting assignment in '67, fell in love with the city, and never left.
Phil's career spanned 43 years...
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Walter George Pflumm
January 19, 1938 - April 10, 2019
Walter George Pflumm passed away on Wednesday, April 10th after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He will be missed for his irrepressible charm and kind heart, having touched many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. Walter was the second son born to Mathilda and Richard Pflumm, who both immigrated to the United States from Switzerland and Germany, respectively....
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Daniel Cha
April 24, 1938 - April 10, 2019
Reverend Doctor Daniel Cha was born in Seoul, Korea, in 1938 to Bong Gyum Cha and So-Pyoung-Lim Ham.
He studied at Westminster Theological Seminary, Cohen Theological Seminary, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Faith Theological Seminary, and earned doctorate degrees in religious education (D.R.E.), theology (Th.D.), and ministry (D.Min.). He obtained his Bachelor's degree from...
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Anna Fung Low
January 7, 1926 - April 5, 2019
Anna passed away peacefully on April 5th. She is survived by son Dennis Low; daughter Stephanie Wright (Bill); grandchildren: Tracie Barber & Nicole Aldrich; and great-grandchildren: Kailyn & Jaxon Barber. Preceded in death by husband Jimmie G. Low.
Private services were held. Inurnment at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA.
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Pauline Marie Pezzolo
February 26, 1939 - April 2, 2019
Pauline Marie Pezzolo passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born in San Francisco, graduated from Presentation High School and earned a Bachelors & Masters Degree from Golden Gate University. Pauline was a devoted member of Ikebana International and Sogetsu. She also enjoyed a 30 year career with the Internal Revenue Service as a CPA.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sister...
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Marie Rita Bellante
August 22, 1922 - March 30, 2019
Marie Bellante, beloved wife of Frank E. Bellante (deceased), loving mother of Gregory James Bellante, mother-in-law to Agnes Bellante, grandmother of Mariana Bellante, sister of Francine Blum (deceased), sister of Ron Moresco (deceased) and dear niece of Mary Ward.
Marie was born in North Beach, San Francisco and married her childhood sweetheart Frank Bellante. She moved to San Mateo in 1954...
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Tommy Gene Selph
May 25, 1935 - March 28, 2019
Tommy Selph, a longtime resident of Foster City, passed away at the Menlo Park VA Medical Center on March 28, 2019.
He was born on May 25, 1935 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Benjamin and Hattie Selph. Tommy was the last surviving child of nine children.
He came to the Bay Area at age 14 where he met the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Sally, at Mission High in San Francisco. They...
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Francisco Han-Ping Hsieh
October 14, 1933 - March 26, 2019
Francisco was born on October 14, 1933 in Hubei, China. He graduated from Soochow University in 1959 and went to work as a journalist. In 1965, he first came to San Francisco as a U.S. news correspondent for Central Daily News and fell in love with the City that he would call home for the rest of his life.
In San Francisco, Francisco continued his journalistic career, first as Secretary at the...
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Lizardo Gómez
September 3, 1970 - March 25, 2019
Lizardo was born on September 3, 1970 and passed away on March 25, 2019. Lizardo was a resident of Daly City, CA for most of his life. He was the proud father of Veronica and Gabriel. Lizardo was the father-in-law of Alejandro and "Abuelito-to-be" to Baby Calderon due in August 2019. He was the adored son of Jesus and Guadalupe Gomez. Lizardo was the beloved brother of Jose, Carina and Melissa....
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Fred Francis Giusto
September 26, 1933 - March 23, 2019
Fred Giusto passed on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was a dedicated family and business man who always welcomed good conversation among family and friends.
Fred was born at his family home on Potrero Hill in San Francisco, CA. He was a self-taught engineer and a pioneer in the health food industry. Giusto's Specialty Foods was his life's work and it brought him terrific success and pride....
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Albert Gaston Artoux
August 4, 1939 - March 20, 2019
Albert Gaston Artoux passed away on March 20th, 2019 in the comfort of his home of 48 years in San Mateo, California. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 12 years prior which he bravely battled. His gentle spirit and easy-going nature touched many lives.
Albert, a resident of San Mateo since 1964, was born on Friday, August 4, 1939 in San Francisco, California, to Irma Frances and...
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Ruth Patricia Robinson
November 14, 1929 - March 18, 2019
At 89, Ruth passed away peacefully at her Woodside home after a long illness. Born and raised in San Francisco, Ruth sang for the USO during the war with her sister, June. She graduated from Mission High and then began her career with Dunlap Tire and Rubber. Throughout her working career, she was an Administrative Secretary for several union businesses. She was also a life member of Henrik Ibsen...
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David Stanley Skrobel
August 6, 1956 - March 17, 2019
Dave passed away on St. Patrick's Day after battling health problems for several years. Family, friends and coworkers were very important to Dave. He had a big heart and touched many lives. Dave loved to travel and he enjoyed seeing the world.
Dave was born in Oceanside, CA in the U.S. Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton. He entered the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1975 and was honorably discharged in...
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Thomas Michael Gallagher
April 2, 1962 - March 17, 2019
Husband, brother, uncle, teacher, cousin and friend. Born in Chicago to Thomas and Eileen Vesey Gallagher. Raised as the middle child with sisters Helen, Maureen, Cece, and brother Jack.
Married to Joy Suzuki and beloved by her family. His esteem for mother-in-law Joan as a traveling companion led them on adventures to Chicago and Ireland. Joy's brothers Lester and Peter and their spouses...
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Richard Royce "Pops" Ratto
January 9, 1929 - March 15, 2019
A 63-year resident of San Mateo, passed away March 15, 2019 at age 90 from complications following a stroke.
Rich was born in San Francisco in 1929 to Victor and Olga Ratto and moved to Burlingame as a young child. He was a graduate of the Drew School in San Francisco and the College of San Mateo. A decorated veteran of the Korean War, he entered the plumbing trade after the war and was a...
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Richard C. Trigueiro
August 27, 1922 - March 10, 2019
Rich passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 10th at age 96. He was born in South San Francisco, raised on the Peninsula and attended San Mateo High School. He worked as a welder at the ship yards before enlisting in the Army from February, 1943 until October, 1945 as an Infantry Staff Sergeant serving in France and Germany under Patton. Rich received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze...
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John Marion Smith
October 6, 1943 - March 9, 2019
John Marion Smith was born on October 6, 1943 went home to his Creator on March 9, 2019. He lived in San Mateo, CA where he was a postal carrier for over 30 years. John loved being around family and friends. He was a jokester and always made everyone laugh wherever he went. Survived by his son JB Smith; siblings Myra, Jack and Leslie Smith; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded...
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Etsuko Moriwaki
November 4, 1936 - March 8, 2019
Etsuko Moriwaki passed away on March 8, 2019. She was born in China on November 4, 1936 to A. Abe and Etsuzo Hori. A resident of San Mateo County for 56 years, Etsuko was a certified doll maker, a licensed cosmetologist and loved bowling.
Survived by 3 children: Steven, William & Ellen; 7 grandchildren: Nicholas, Victoria, Cristina, Jonathan, Katelyn, Natalie & Ethan; and 2 sisters: Fumiko &...
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Marilynn Doris Clarke
April 3, 1926 - March 5, 2019
Marilynn Doris Clarke died peacefully on March 5, one month short of her 93rd birthday surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. "Bim" Clarke on April 21, 2016. This year, 2019, would have marked their 70th wedding anniversary.
Family was everything to Marilynn and she was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother, great...
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Rosario Costantino
January 1, 1937 - February 26, 2019
Born in Palermo, Sicily, Rosario peacefully passed away in the evening of February 26th surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old. From Italy, he migrated to Toronto, Canada in his early 20's to work on a cruise ship as a chef. From Canada, he relocated to San Francisco where he worked at the Jack Tar Hotel Restaurant where he met our mom, Helen. In 1969, our Dad and his brother Tino...
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Chris S. Giannakaras
March 27, 1959 - February 23, 2019
Chris passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Dearly beloved brother of Eleni Metaxas (Petros) & Carol Giannakaras; beloved uncle of Angelo & Spiro Metaxas and Alexandra & George Makreas.
Funeral services and committal will be held at 11am on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Chapel of the Greek Orthodox Memorial Park, 1148 El Camino Real, Colma, CA.
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