Our Obituaries
Flora Salazar
November 9, 1921 - January 9, 2019
Although our Mom was only 4 feet 11 inches tall…she was large in love…in influence…and in nurturing. She was caring, kind, funny, generous. We called her the "energizer bunny"…throughout her life, she took a licking but kept on ticking. This was a woman who had a hard life, from losing her mother at the age of 8…to losing her 23 days old first child…to losing her family. She was...
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J. Douglas "Ampa" Valle
March 11, 1938 - January 4, 2019
After a courageous battle with cancer, Douglas passed away peacefully on January 4th in San Carlos, CA. He was born in Nicaragua to Jose Maria Valle and Emma Martinez. He is survived by his loving family, wife Carmencita Valle, daughters Lucy ( Mark) Garcia, Dinah (Roger) Campos and Maria Jose (Donald) Dacanay, son Jose Douglas Valle, granddaughters Dinah-Maria (Thomas) Moyer, Ericka and...
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Joan Ann Luders
April 13, 1930 - January 2, 2019
Our loving mother, Joan Ann Luders, passed away in San Carlos on January 2, 2019, with her family at her side.
A native-born San Franciscan, Joan was the daughter of Olga and Jack Marinkovich. She attended Marina Junior High School where she played piano for the footlight follies and met her lifelong friends Jackie McInerney, Pat Neumeister, Joan Lowart, Mary Thompson, Anstell Ricossa, Jo...
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Lucille A. Grossi
June 14, 1927 - January 2, 2019
Born in San Francisco, Lucy's life was one filled with love. Along with her sisters, Nidia and Nancy, she was raised by her loving Italian immigrant parents, Anthony and Jenny Giacomelli. A graduate of Galileo High School, Lucy married the love of her life, returning sargent Tom Grossi. With her husband as the breadwinner, she dedicated her life to raising their two children, Tom and Pam.
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Victor Rene Vargas
June 25, 1976 - January 1, 2019
Victor Rene Vargas passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2019. He passed away from pneumonia. Victor lived all his life in Sunnyvale, CA. He was a unique, outgoing kind man. Victor was an avid sports fan with a special passion for the San Francisco 49ers.
He leaves behind his devoted mother Ana R. Velog (Chochi); His 2 beautiful children: Gjosaih Vargas (13) and Jadayah Vargas (9); his...
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Joan Marie Bourdet
March 2, 1937 - January 1, 2019
Joan Marie Bourdet, age 81, passed away peacefully at home in San Mateo surrounded by loved ones on January 1, 2019. She was the daughter of Thomas and Marie Dougherty and is survived by Louis, her devoted husband of 45 years, her two sons David (Sharya) and Matthew, and three grandchildren Michael, James, and Katharine. She is also survived by her two sisters, Barbara and Sharon (Martin), and...
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Pierina Fanucchi
April 10, 1926 - December 28, 2018
Pierina Fanucchi passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Thursday December 28, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Pierina was born in Lucca, Italy. She married her husband, Gino, of 69 years, in February 1949. In 1951, Gino immigrated to Canada due to shortage of work in Italy, followed shortly thereafter, in 1953, by Pierina and their two daughters,...
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Kathleen Marie Heieck
September 29, 1942 - December 24, 2018
Kit was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her home, golf, travel and life. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family on friends, on Christmas Eve.
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Joney Sam
November 16, 1930 - December 19, 2018
Joney Sam, age 88, passed away gracefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born November 16, 1930 and spent her childhood in Japan and Korea before coming to San Francisco in 1957. She was an inventor, business woman, seamstress, but first and foremost, she was a mother and an awesome one at that.
Joney prided herself on being the rock of her family. She was infamous for her popular...
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George Arthur Maneatis
October 25, 1926 - December 17, 2018
George Arthur Maneatis, a highly respected executive and technologist, passed away on December 17, 2018 at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. He was a long time resident of Hillsborough, California and dedicated his life to his family, community and country.
George was born and grew up in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the birth place of the Industrial Revolution. After graduating...
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John A. Chartz, Jr.
March 23, 1949 - December 17, 2018
John Chartz passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on the evening of December 17 at his home in San Mateo. A life long resident of San Mateo, he was 69 years old. Born to John and Beatrice Chartz, John was the fourth of six siblings raised in San Mateo Park. He attended St. Matthew's Catholic grammar school, graduated from San Mateo High School and Colorado State University and was married for...
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Shirin Morshedzadeh
July 25, 1932 - December 13, 2018
Shirin Safrang Morshedzadeh, age 86 and a half, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 13, 2018.
Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, she moved to the Bay Area in 1979. She was a lifetime member of the YMCA which she spent quality time there with her friends.
The Bay Area became her permanent home where she lived with her husband and her family. She was a caring mother...
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Lena DeVille Metoyer
October 5, 1919 - December 9, 2018
Lena Metoyer, a resident of South San Francisco, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 at the age of 99, at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, CA, surrounded by her family. She lived a long and amazing life. She touched many lives with her selflessness, kindness, love, compassion, and faith.
Lena was born on October 5th, 1919 in Holmwood, Louisiana to her parents Lindsay and Lilly...
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Robert "Bob" Adolph Coruccini
April 15, 1937 - December 8, 2018
Robert (Bob) was born and raised in South San Francisco and graduated from San Mateo High School where he was a basketball and track star. After graduating he served in the Navy and then went on to work in the family construction business for over 40 years where he built custom homes up and down the peninsula.
Bob was involved in many activities and had many hobbies. He was a member of the...
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Mary Louise Degliantoni
November 19, 1938 - December 7, 2018
Mary Lou Degliantoni, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 7, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Ed; son, Mark and daughters Denise (Rob) and Lisa (Dave); six grandsons, Bobby, Jack, Louie, Miles, Niccolo, Roman.
Born and raised in San Francisco, Mary Lou was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, baptized at Notre Dame de Victoire on...
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Dolores Dorothy Chavez
November 1, 1919 - December 6, 2018
Dorothy Chavez, age 99, passed away peacefully in her San Mateo home surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After marrying Elias Chavez in 1943, her dream to move to San Francisco, California became a reality. The Bay Area became her permanent home where she raised her four children. She was a caring mother who took great joy in doing whatever she could to...
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Robert Houng Kuang Young
September 26, 1948 - December 3, 2018
Robert Houng Kuang Young was born on 9/26/1948 in Keelung, Taiwan. He had two older brothers Houng Tao and and Victor Houng Chuan and four older sisters, Wan Jean, Rosalinda Wan Hua, Wan Ju and Wan Ling. He was the youngest amongst seven siblings. He was always a good kid and never got into any trouble. He went to YA DONG GONG ZHUAN, a vocational technical college, in Taipei, Taiwan and...
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Gloria J. McKim
March 4, 1941 - December 1, 2018
Gloria J. McKim passed away on Saturday December 1, 2018.
Gloria was born in Rugby, North Dakota. She graduated from Berwick High school in 1959. She went to nursing school in Wahpeton, North Dakota and worked as a nurse after her graduation from the program.
She married Edward K. McKim on August 1, 1964 and eventually relocated to San Mateo California. She volunteered several years for the...
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Felicidad C. Hamilton
January 18, 1938 - November 30, 2018
Felicidad C. Hamilton, age 80 of San Mateo, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, after a long beautiful life. She was born in the Philippines on January 18, 1938. She worked at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, San Mateo, for 33 years.
Felicidad, known to her friends as "Fely", touched the lives of so many people filling them with joy and laughter. She loved to tend to her garden, going to...
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Mary A. Moreira
March 30, 1925 - November 29, 2018
Mary "Vovo" Moreira passed away on Thursday after a long beautiful life. She touched the lives of so many people filling them with joy, laughter & food.
Mary was born in Aveiro, Portugal. She was a preschool teacher at Turnbull School & Lawrence Childhood Center for over 40 years.
Mary is survived by her two children, Elizabeth & Joseph; as well as her grandchildren, Chase, Cameron,...
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Virginia Magdalene Coykendall
June 24, 1930 - November 27, 2018
Virginia Magdalene Coykendall passed into the Lord's care with her loving family by her side on November 27, following the natural progression of her having aged gracefully. Ginny was born in Chicago, IL in 1930 and spent her formative years in Topeka, KS. After high school, she enrolled in St. Mary's College in Lawrence, KS in conjunction with the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and...
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Dehui Zhu
February 17, 1927 - November 27, 2018
Dehui Zhu passed away on November 27, 2018, in Palo Alto, California, USA. She was 91 years old.
Dehui was born on February 17, 1927 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China. She received her education at Shanghai Second Medical College. After graduation in 1953, Dehui practiced as a pulmonologist for 36 years at Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai until her retirement in 1989. She settled down to live...
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Anthony Louis Vecchio
June 13, 1942 - November 25, 2018
Born and raised in Omaha, NE, Anthony earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska. In 1969, he moved to Burlingame, CA where he met the love of his life, Annamaria, born and raised in Rome, Italy.
Anthony worked for Inflight Motion Pictures, a company that set up movies for the Airlines: Pan Am, TWA, and PSA. He also was a private pilot, owning Aircoupe. He flew...
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Virginia May Emrey
November 3, 1915 - November 23, 2018
Virginia May McIver Emrey passed away on November 23, 2018 at the age of 103 years old. She was born on November 3, 1915 to Eugene & Ethel McIver and lived most of her life in the Bay Area. She is survived by three daughters: Kathleen Emrey, Elizabeth Emrey & Lee Hornberger (Gary); 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and is also survived by Gary Hughes & Suzanne Holmes. She was much loved...
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Maria "Elena" Duncan
August 13, 1957 - November 23, 2018
Elena passed away November 23, 2018 surrounded by family. Loving daughter of Chris and Conching Cabaluna, she is survived by her children; Ginombi, Danielle, Jeremiah, her grandchildren; Catriana, Mavia, and Tony Jr. She is also survived by her siblings, Mindy Bajarias, Ernie Gomez (Mindy's partner), Richard Cabaluna, Florinda Curtis, Daniel Curtis (brother in law), nephews; Alex, Charles,...
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Robert Lee Peagler
April 30, 1930 - November 22, 2018
Robert Lee Peagler passed away suddenly at his home in Foster City on November 21st at age 88. He was husband to the late Fanny Jo Ward, father of Gwendolyn June Love, Brian Robert Peagler & Roderick Dale Peagler, grandfather to Candra Cummings, Stefan Love, Landyn Fanny Peagler, Roderick Peagler Jr., Karissa Peagler & Tia Peagler, and brother to Gwendolyn Ann Franklin of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is...
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Yvonne Delaplaine
August 31, 1929 - November 22, 2018
If the world appears a little less bright today, it's because a lovely ray of sunshine has gone from earth to make heaven a little more beautiful.
And so, with a great sense of loss, the family of Yvonne Delaplaine announces her passing on November 22nd, at the age of 89.
Yvonne's greatest legacy is the love she poured out onto all she knew, but especially her family. Her heart and joy was...
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Liisa Tuulikki Schroeder
March 22, 1936 - November 20, 2018
Liisa passed away on November 20th, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her loving husband Gil; devoted children: Kirsten, Kim & Kai; sister Riitta; brother Pekka; and nieces & nephews in Finland, Nevada, Virginia and Wisconsin.
She worked as an au pair in Stockholm, Hamburg and London before moving to California in 1961. She had a love and passion...
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Bernice V. Miller
March 28, 1927 - November 19, 2018
Bernice passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a brief stay at a convalescent hospital. She lived a long and fulfilling life and touched many people with her love and kindness.
Born in San Francisco, she graduated from Notre Dame High School on Dolores Street, attended secretary school, and became an executive secretary for Standard Oil Company. She later married Walter...
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Dorothy Ann Jones
September 8, 1935 - November 17, 2018
Dorothy Jones passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 – surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of nearly 61 years Jack; her children Pam (Bob) Robbins; Jeff (Lisa) Jones; Janet (Lester) Sterling; Joyce (John) Hume; her grandchildren Benny and Bradley Robbins; Jeffrey (Yolanda), Jonathan, and Jacob Jones; Emily (Nick) Myritzis and Sarah Ryan; her great...
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Isabel Sebastian
June 18, 1930 - November 11, 2018
Isabel Sebastian was born on June 30, 1930 in Lima, Peru to Juan & Estela Sebastian. She was the second eldest of six siblings but the only girl. She is survived by her brothers Rodolfo & Javier Sebastian. While in Peru, she received her degree in Kinesiology but followed her love for teaching underprivileged children in the Sierra's of Peru. By October 1967, she migrated to San Francisco with...
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Geraldine Mary Mitchell
August 7, 1928 - November 3, 2018
Geraldine Mary Mitchell died in Redwood City, California on the evening of Saturday, November 3rd in the loving company of her eldest son Steven. The Mitchell children had been on rotation staying with their mother for many days and nights. She was 90 years old.
Geraldine known most affectionately as "Gerry" was born on August 7, 1928 to Manuel and Theresa Cravalho in San Mateo. Gerry...
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Nancy Antonina D'Amico
June 12, 1926 - October 31, 2018
On October 31st, our beloved Nancy Antonina D'Amico passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was preceded in death by parents Giuseppe and Rose Fiore, husband Eugene, Sr., son Eugene, Jr. and son-in-law Leo Lynch. Born in San Francisco, California Nancy grew up in the city's North Beach District where she attended Girls' High School.
On April 28,1946, Nancy married the love of her life,...
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Dolores P. Eggert
March 30, 1938 - October 31, 2018
Dolores "Dee" Philomena Eggert passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018 at Woodside Hospice House in Redwood City following a brief illness. Dee will be remembered for her kindness and compassion, tenacity, and love of family and friends.
She was born March 30, 1938, at Stanford Hospital in San Francisco, to Julius and Alice (McClellan) Picchi. Dee grew up in San Leandro, California, moving...
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Manuel Martinez
May 31, 1923 - October 28, 2018
Manuel Martinez passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October, 28, 2018. He was 96. He was born on May 31, 1923 in Albuquerque, NM and moved to San Francisco to join the war effort. He achieved the rank of Seaman 1st Class in the United States Coast Guard. He was honorably discharged following active service that took him to every corner of the globe. After the end of World War II,...
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David Randy Cilia
June 3, 1970 - October 23, 2018
David Cilia, passed away on October 23, 2018 at the age of 48 years at John Muir Medical Center in Concord after a long battle with kidney disease.
Born on June 3, 1970 in San Francisco, California to Vincent and Sylvia Cilia at Mount Zion Hospital & Medical Center. David attended Serra High School in San Mateo graduating in 1988. He is survived by his daughter Alexis, mother Sylvia, and...
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Masaru Sagara
February 1, 1936 - October 21, 2018
As a teenager in post-war Japan, Masaru Sagara worked at a local power company.
At the age of 20, Masaru emigrated from Japan to America as a student in 1956 to seek a better life in the land of opportunity.
He enrolled at the Pasadena City College to learn English and develop skills in technology. It was in this class that he met his sweetheart Kinuye, whom he later married.
Masaru...
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Barbara Ann Elward
January 29, 1943 - October 19, 2018
Barbara Elward, longtime resident of San Mateo, passed away on October 19th, following a short illness. Born in Michigan in 1943, she moved with her family to San Mateo in 1952. She attended St. Gregory Elementary School and Notre Dame High School in Belmont. After attending CSM, she was hired at New England Life Insurance, where she worked as a secretary for Lou Disanto for over 30 years.
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Juana S. Segismundo
August 21, 1923 - October 17, 2018
Juana "Inay" Sequijor Segismundo was born on August 21, 1923 in San Juan, Batangas, Philippines. Although she was only married to the love of her life for 12 years before becoming a widow, she was a loving and devoted wife. She chose to never remarry so that she can focus on raising her three children, Fred, Tess and Ineng.
She served as a First Grade teacher for 30 years before retiring in...
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Maria Lo Giudice
January 14, 1940 - October 16, 2018
Maria Lo Giudice passed away on Tuesday after a battle with her health issues. She touched many lives with her big heart and positive outlook on life. Maria was born in Messina, Sicily to a large family where she was a seamstress by trade. She married in Sicily in 1974 and immediately moved to America where she did child care for 20+ yrs. Maria is survived by her loving sons, Carmelo Lo Giudice,...
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Mark Thomas Lenz
September 5, 1958 - October 15, 2018
Mark Thomas Lenz passed away on October 15, 2018, at the age of 60 years.
Mark was a devoted son to Richard and Shirley, caring brother to Wayne and Karen, and fun-loving uncle to Lauren, John Thomas, Ashley, John Daniel, Corey, Chandni and Paige.
A gathering to celebrate Mark's life will be held on Tuesday, October 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Poplar Creek Golf Course, 1700 Coyote Point Dr., San...
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Mildred Kathryn Swann
August 11, 1932 - October 14, 2018
Mildred Swann passed away on Sunday morning with her husband of 68 years Willie Swann, at her side.
She leaves behind her 3 sons: Dr. Brian Swann, William Swann & Lynn Swann; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Her career included 17 years as a Dental Assistant and three decades with the San Mateo Union High School District. She was a pillar of...
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Louis L. Campodonico
March 24, 1915 - October 5, 2018
Louie was born and raised in the Crocker Amazon district of San Francisco where he resided until 2013 before moving to the Pacific Care Home in San Mateo. A graduate of Balboa High School class of 1933. He married Grace Ann Sarro on January 22, 1939 and they were married for 53 years until her death on June 19, 1992. Louie was a good man, something we can all strive to be...he had a great...
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Jesus Pagilagan Alaura
December 25, 1950 - October 3, 2018
Jess was born in the Philippines on December 25, 1950. He peacefully passed away with his wife Judy by his side, on the morning of October 3, 2018. He was 67 years old.
At the age of 17, after graduating from Don Bosco, he migrated with his family to the United States. Soon after his arrival he joined the U.S. Navy, became a crew member of a hospital ship. On that ship he discovered and...
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Salvatore John Solina
October 2, 2018
Salvatore J. Solina died peacefully on 10-2-18. His six grandchildren and two of his daughters and their husbands had the blessed opportunity to say good-bye. He was 94 years old, always young at heart and strong in spirit.
He was a native San Franciscan, and grew up in North Beach, before being called to serve his country in WWII as a member of the Army Air Corp. He was a tail gunner on a B-25...
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Mary Dos Anjos Cabral
July 12, 1951 - October 1, 2018
My mother was only 67 when she passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Monday, October 1st in her home in Belmont. She was my best friend, my other half, my better half. Our bond was so strong that letting her go seems impossible. It's so hard to say goodbye. While I know that she is at peace and that her struggles are at an end, there is pain and sadness. Although her time with us was...
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Angelos Michael Pangalos
July 16, 1982 - September 30, 2018
Our dear Angelo passed away suddenly on September 30, 2018. Angelo was gregarious, ostentatious, zealous, loved by many, and always able to make people laugh. He loved cuddly animals, selfie photography, traveling, music, and spending time with his family and friends. Angelo excelled at clarifying euphemisms, understanding rhetoric, catching misnomers, and being campy.
Survived by his loving...
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Elaine N. Secrest
October 17, 1919 - September 29, 2018
It is with deep sadness that her family wishes to announce the passing of Elaine Secrest. She died at her home after a long and courageous struggle.
Mrs. Secrest was the Secretary to The Rector at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in San Mateo for 25 years. She loved her job and felt privileged to have worked with The Reverend Lesley Wilder, The Reverend John Easton, Sister Grace Elizabeth CT...
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Luke Shang Chan
December 21, 1931 - September 27, 2018
Luke S. Chan passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Seattle and grew up in Fairfax. He was the youngest of 5 children and was preceded in death by his parents Luke Chan Sr. and May Chan, sisters Agnes Chan, Evelyn Wong and brother Gordon Chan. He is survived by his sister Frances Wong.
He graduated from Stanford University in 1953 and earned his MBA...
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Richard Fleming Ryan
May 16, 1930 - September 22, 2018
Richard Ryan passed away on Sept 22nd after a brief battle with cancer. Born in San Mateo on May 16, 1930, his roots in the city ran deep. A graduate of St. Matthew's School and San Mateo High School (class of '48) as well as the College of San Mateo, he went on to serve in the San Mateo Police Department for 30 years.
Richard's grandfather, Dr. Edwin Kehoe was born in Cincinnati and practiced...
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Donna George Presta
August 22, 1943 - September 16, 2018
Donna was born to Edward and Vivian George on August 22, 1943 in San Francisco. Edward was a union carpenter and WWII veteran, while Vivian took care of the home. They taught her to throw a baseball, clean a fish, work in the shop, cook, sew and other skills to live a simple, resourceful life. A lifelong California native, her family moved from San Francisco to Daly City and then San Carlos,...
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Willis Augustus Casey
December 13, 1937 - September 13, 2018
Resident of Pittsburg
(formerly of San Francisco, Millbrae and Clayton)
Willis A Casey passed away on September 13, 2018 after a 9 month struggle with cancer. Born in San Francisco on December 13, 1937 to Willis and Jane (Casteret) Casey. He graduated from Riordan High School in 1955. He went on to obtain his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of San Francisco in 1959...
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Nick E. Peponis
December 2, 1930 - September 12, 2018
Nick Evangelos Peponis was born in Levidi, Greece on December 2, 1930 and passed away at A.M. Residential Care Home in Burlingame, CA on September 12, 2018. Mr. Peponis immigrated to the United States Geneseo, Illinois after graduating from High School in Greece to work with his Uncle Dennis at John Deere for some years. He moved to California in 1969 and eventually bought a retail-wholesale...
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Mary Ann Hutcherson
June 25, 1949 - September 11, 2018
Mary Ann Hutcherson (nee McSwain) of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Beloved husband of Mark C. Hutcherson of 44 years. Cherished daughter of the late Samuel R. McSwain "Mac" and Bertha Regina McSwain (nee Groebl). Both of Mary Ann's parents were rosarians, hence her love of roses,...
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Agaton Tejano Gualberto
February 15, 1937 - September 10, 2018
Agaton Tejano Galberto passed away on September 10, 2018 from complications secondary to a cerebrovascular accident that occurred a week prior. Born in Pasay City, Philippines, on February 15, 1937 to Herminigildo and Alejandra Gualberto. He graduated from Father Burgos College, Philippines, in 1949. He went on to complete his pre-med studies in 1953 and obtained his doctorate degree in medicine...
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Sherylynn Salazar Barker
February 4, 1979 - September 9, 2018
Born at Castle AFB Hospital in Atwater, California, Sherylynn peacefully passed away in the early morning of Sunday, the 9th of September, with loving family by her side. She was 39 years old.
Sherylynn was a graduate of Vanden High School where she excelled academically. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry degree from CSU, Sacramento. She...
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Bernard Joseph Quiery, Jr.
December 31, 1956 - September 6, 2018
Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Quiery, Jr. died at 4:25 p.m on Thursday, September 6th, 2018 after a several month battle against cancer. Bernie was supported by the love and care of his family and friends during the final weeks of his life. Ultimately, upon his passing, Bernie was surrounded by family members praying over him while he took his final breaths towards eternal peace.
Bernie was born...
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Jo Anne Kliewer
March 6, 1929 - September 5, 2018
Jo Anne Kliewer passed away peacefully on September 5th. She was 89 years old and had led a wonderfully rich life, full of family, friends, activities and travel. Though born in Kansas, she carried in her heart the true spirit of California.
She loved playing bridge and poker with her many great friends, and was an active member of the Racqueteers Tennis Club for decades. Jo Anne traveled...
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Bradley Garth McDaniel
October 5, 1956 - September 5, 2018
Brad passed away on September 5, 2018, at home in San Mateo, California. Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on October 5, 1956.
He is survived by his spouse Charlene of San Mateo. Daughters Shannon McDonald and (Shane) Rochelle Hantzmon (Justin ) of Klamath Falls, Oregon and Grandchildren Trevor and Rison and Stephen , Andy and Mackenzie ( Baby Mac ). He is also survived by many aunts, uncles,...
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Vera Leola (Johnson) Pitts
August 30, 2018
Vera L. Pitts died at the age of 87. Services will be held at San Mateo Congregational Church at 4:00 pm on November 17.
Vera was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1931. She was raised in Oakland, California, received her BA from UC Berkeley, MA from Sacramento State, and her Ph.D. in education administration from Michigan State University. She served as a teacher and administrator in Stockton Public...
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James Attard
January 31, 1927 - August 30, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of James Attard announces his passing at the age of 91 after a short illness. We will fondly remember his many great accomplishments. James was a fighter who was strong and proud who fought in the Korean War. At the age of 21, he immigrated to America through Ellis Island from Mosta, Malta to San Francisco. He married the love of his life, Carmen Tanti...
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Mitsuko Ogo
November 20, 1925 - August 29, 2018
Mitsuko 'Mits' Ogo was born on November 20th 1925 in San Mateo, California. She was the third born of the 4 Hamasaki sisters, as they were known in the Japanese community at the time. Her parents owned and ran the Japanese Restaurant Fuji Sukiyaki, which is still open in San Mateo to this day.
She called San Mateo her home until the family was forced to leave their home for the internment...
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Joanne F. Carnes
June 29, 1934 - August 28, 2018
Joanne F. Carnes passed away August 28, 2018, in Burlingame, following a brief illness. She was 84.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Chuck; her children: Rebecca McMullin (Glenn), Gwendolyn Jean Henderson, and Chuck Carnes Jr. (Carolyn); grandchildren: Daniel Ohlendorf and Scott McMullin; Nicole Aguilar and Jilian Jacot; Andrea Zuniga, Lauren Carnes, and Devin Jones; great-grandchildren:...
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Alexander Keys Wolf
April 20, 2000 - August 24, 2018
Alex Wolf, 18, was a 2018 graduate of Burlingame High School, where he was energized by STEM subjects and the challenge of AP classes. Fluent in Italian, he traveled with the Italian class to Italy during spring break of his junior year. Alex loved running. He competed on the BHS track and cross-country teams and trained in the mountains of Peru. He also loved the out of doors. When he...
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Edmund Vincent Galli
August 25, 1921 - August 21, 2018
Born and raised in San Francisco, Ed was a graduate of Galileo High School.
Always fascinated by electronics, he joined Pan American Airlines in the mid 40's as a radio repairman, later moving to Eitel McCullough where he established himself as an accomplished radio technician.
In 1951, Ed joined Varian Associates as their 30th employee. Having completed three years of college while...
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Albert Olivo Bertagna
May 5, 1931 - August 18, 2018
Albert Olivo Bertagna passed away peacefully on August 18th with his family present.
Al was born in San Mateo on May 5, 1931 to Maria (Carniel) and Olivo Bertagna. He was the son of Italian immigrants. He attended Hayward Park School, Borel, San Mateo High School and Santa Clara University. In college, Al played varsity baseball, earned a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and was a...
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Natalie Maureen Herb (née Egan)
January 1, 1923 - August 14, 2018
Returned to God and His Angels on August 14, 2018 in San Mateo. Born January 1, 1923, in San Francisco, to the late Grace and William Egan. A graduate of St. Rose Academy High School, San Francisco. Attended Sacred Heart College for Women, San Francisco. A member of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Attended Hunter College, New York, and the University of Oklahoma, Stillwater. Cherished...
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Joan Pauline Saroff
June 22, 1933 - August 14, 2018
Joan Pauline Saroff born June 22nd 1933, in Frederick South Dakota, to Edward and Stella Geranen, died August 14, 2018. In her life of 85 years, this little South Dakota farm girl was happily married for 64 years to Manuel Newman Saroff. While raising three boys, Kenny, Dale and Ricky she succeeded as wife, mother, grandmother, scout leader, bookkeeper, devoted member of St. Andrew's Lutheran...
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Glenna A. Paul
August 13, 2018
Glenna Arlene Paul of San Mateo, passed away in August 2018. She was born in San Francisco to the late William and Sophia Paul in September, 1942. Glenna was the middle sister between George and Gillis. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1960 and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from San Francisco State in 1965. In addition to nursing, Glenna worked for the Peninsula...
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Leonel "Lee" A. Breault
January 1, 1926 - August 11, 2018
Leonel Arthur Breault
January 1, 1926 – August 11, 2018 (age 92)
Lee Breault son, brother, husband, uncle, friend, neighbor, World War II Veteran. A native of Fall River Massachusetts, he was a proud graduate of the class of 1943 from Prevost High School in Fall River, and had previously expressed remaining in contact with the Prevost Alumni as being one of his most "treasured interests....
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