Our Obituaries
Favian Contreras Cortes
June 26, 1937 - June 12, 2018
Nuestro querido Papa Favian "el prieto, Papi Fabi" falleció el pasado 12 de Junio a la edad de 80 años junto a su esposa y familia. Nacido en La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico el 26 de Junio de 1937. Era el tercer hijo de Daniel y Maria de Jesus. Después de 56 años de Matrimonió deja a su esposa Teresa y a sus cuatro hijos; Martin, Juan, Javier y Teresita, sus tres nueras; Martha, Angelica y...
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Tyrone F. Robinson
December 18, 1948 - June 10, 2018
Tyrone Robinson was born on 12/18/1948 in Ferriday, Louisiana and passed away at his home in San Mateo, California on 6/10/2018. He moved to San Mateo at age 8 and resided there until his passing. Tyrone is survived by his wife Cathy; daughter Tina; brothers: Wayne Robinson, Alex Melancon, Vernon Melancon; and grandson Kai Jacob Robinson.
Tyrone attended San Mateo High School where he was an...
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Toshio Iwamoto
June 10, 2018
Toshio Iwamoto was born in Waialua, Hawaii in 1939, and passed away in Foster City, California on June 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; and three Children, Erin Toy (married to Winston Toy), Nyree Ngo (married to Bobby Ngo), and Marc Iwamoto (married to Freideleen Lou). He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Jaelyn Toy, Tyler Ngo, Ryan Toy, Kylee Ngo, Greyson Iwamoto and Myles...
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Isamu Kuwahara
September 14, 1926 - June 7, 2018
Longtime resident of Pescadero, CA. Retired farmer who loved the outdoors and sitting in his car listening to the radio. Dad was a good friend and teacher by showing us the benefits and rewards of hard work.
Survived by his sister Michi Kuwahara, son Leonard, daughter Donna, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Kiyoko, brother Takeshi, and sisters Hisaye and Hatsue.
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Barbara J. Sweeny
September 9, 1931 - May 29, 2018
For 64 years, the witty companion, partner-in-love and cherished wife of Charles T. Sweeny.
Mother of Charlie Sweeny of Los Angeles (former wife Naomi Yamazaki) and Angela Moss of New York (husband Thomas). Grandmother of Koto Yamazaki-Sweeny. Aunt of devoted nephew David Sweeny. Barbara leaves behind her sisters Dorothy Briehl of Staunton, Virginia; Betty Woodyard of Charleston, Illinois;...
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Charles Henry Bona II
June 30, 1936 - May 28, 2018
Dr. Charles Henry Bona II passed peacefully from this world to His eternal home with Jesus Christ on May 28, 2018. Welcoming him there were his father, Charles Henry Bona I, his mother Mildred (Pat), and his brother Richard.
Charles (Chuck) was born in San Francisco, California and was proud of his Italian heritage. His father ran a successful family wholesale floral business in the early 1900...
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Howard Robert Samuel
August 6, 1924 - May 26, 2018
Howard R. Samuel, 93, a native San Franciscan passed away peacefully at Mission Hospice House. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley and served in the Navy during WW II. He was a Co-founder of Wain, Samuel & Co., CPA and practiced over 40 years. He served on the Board of Suicide Prevention & Crisis Center for over 15 years. Howard was an avid tennis player, saltwater fisherman...
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Rosa Blanca Romero Martinez
April 12, 1920 - May 24, 2018
Rose Martinez Romero, our family's matriarch, peacefully passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was the youngest of Ramon & Christina Rivera's six daughters, born on April 12, 1920, in Comerio, Puerto Rico. She married Monico Romero and they were the parents to three children: Judith, Mike & Ivan; Grandparents to Monica, Rebecca, Aaron, Jessy, Tim, Christina & Jaime; Great...
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Grover Cleveland, Jr.
April 22, 1929 - May 24, 2018
Grover passed away on Thursday, May 24 at the wise old age of 89. He grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Washington High School and the University of California in Berkeley. After serving in the Air National Guard as Staff Sergeant, Grover worked as a furniture buyer at the Emporium in S.F. In 1957, he married the love of his life, Dona Hardy. Grover and Dona had 59 beautiful years...
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Rita Azzopardi
June 9, 1929 - May 17, 2018
Rita Azzopardi passed away on Thursday May 17, 2018.
Rita was born on June 9th in Malta. As a survivor of World War II when just a young child, Rita always shared her knowledge of history. She immigrated to the United States in the 1950's to join her late husband Charlie where they settled down in Millbrae.
A hardworking individual in the plastic and beverage industry, Rita worked many...
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Isabel Hernandez Aguja, Hrmna Chavelita
November 3, 1921 - May 15, 2018
V. Isabel Hernandez de Aguja was born on November, 3rd 1921. V. Isabel Hernandez de Aguja nacio el 3 de Noviembre de 1921. Please don't send flowers to the memorial service. Your presence is enough. Thank you. (Aguja's Family)
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Mary Caroline (Souza) Sigona
May 15, 2018
Entering the gates of heaven, Caroline leaves behind the love of her life, her husband Joseph and her children whom she considered her greatest blessings: Ann Margaret (Brandon), Suzanne (Clint), Michael (Crystal), Jennifer (Joseph), Timothy (Andrea), and her stepsons Richard and Robert. She also leaves behind 17 adored grandchildren, two sisters, Rosemarie Williams (Richard) and Mary Agnes...
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LeRoy Paul Dinges
December 19, 1937 - May 12, 2018
LeRoy "Lee" Paul Dinges, a nearly 40-year resident of San Mateo, passed away Saturday, May 12th. Lee was born to Rose and Leo Dinges on December 19, 1937 in Carroll, Iowa, the fourth of eight children.
Lee was raised in Osceola, Nebraska and graduated from Osceola High School where he lettered in football, basketball and won a state championship as a member of the 4x200 relay team. Lee...
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Elvia Julie Lindley
September 30, 1931 - May 11, 2018
Julie, also known as Juju, was more than a babysitter to so many people. She was loving , kind and caring. She instilled many life lessons and skills in her daily interactions with the children she cared for. I am forever grateful for the countless days we spent together and the wonderful memories we made. There are few people who truly make such a lasting imprint on the lives of so many. Juju...
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Anastasios "Tommy" Ioanni Loufas
September 14, 1926 - May 10, 2018
Anastasios (Tommy) Ioanni Loufas 91, passed away on May 10, 2018.
Anastasios, was born in Haradros, Greece on September 14, 1926. He completed high school and was admitted to the United States on March 6, 1956. Along with family, he settled in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1960, he married Kostadina (Dina) Tzavaras at Holy Trinity Church in San Francisco. They raised two daughters in San...
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Diane Bates
May 3, 1932 - May 7, 2018
Diane Bates, 86, San Francisco Ca, passed peacefully with family and friends May 7th 2018. Born May 3rd 1932. Daughter of James H. Bates & Antigone Marquis, sister of James H Bates Jr. Loving Aunt of James, Tony, and Greg Bates. A San Francisco native. Attended City College of San Francisco 1950-53. Dedicated her early years to the San Francisco Police Dept Homicide Unit. After retirement Diane...
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Osamu Thomas Hasegawa
May 30, 1922 - May 6, 2018
We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Grandpa during his 95 years. Osamu Thomas Hasegawa passed away peacefully in his home on May 6, 2018. Born to Tsuneji and Yoshi Hasegawa on May 30, 1922 in Pasadena, CA. He was intelligent, kind, and generous with a keen sense of humor. Our beloved family history teacher, sharing his life experiences during his early years in Japan and...
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Antoinette T. George
January 3, 1920 - May 5, 2018
Antoinette passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5,, 2018 at the age of 98 with her family by her side. Born in New Orleans, Antoinette lived most of her life in San Francisco with her loving husband Donald George to whom she was married 58 years. Antoinette ("Toni") is survived by her children, Christine (George) Giffin, Theron ("Ted") George and Thomas George, daughters-in-law Maureen...
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Robert Kenneth Folger II
May 3, 2018
Robert Kenneth Folger II passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 3rd after a valiant battle with cancer. His gentle and kind spirit will be greatly missed.
Bob was born in San Francisco, CA and graduated from Oceana High School in 1965. He spent 45 years working in the sheet metal industry in fabrication and as a quality control manager. He was a painter, sculptor and craftsman; lover of...
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Solita Ordonez
January 30, 1925 - May 2, 2018
Solita (Grandma Sol) was born in Manila, Philippines, to Sixto and Vicenta Marcelo. She had four brothers, Ernie, Eric, Pons and Frank, and two sisters, Matilda and Elena. She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, taught English and worked at one of the top banks in the Philippines before coming to the United States in 1964. While Solita was supposed to travel to the World's Fair in New...
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Lorenz Kao
February 12, 1927 - April 28, 2018
Lorenz Kao, 91, of Hillsborough, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018 in Burlingame.
Lorenz was born in China on February 12, 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kao. He was the second of twelve children. He grew up in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China and later, moved to Hong Kong. It was there where he met his wife Louisa Zee Kao and were married in Vatican City in 1961. Together with his...
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Claire Gertrude Humphrey
November 12, 1918 - April 26, 2018
Claire Gertrude Humphrey, beloved wife, mother of 3, grandmother of 2, and great grandmother of 2, passed away quietly of natural causes at the age of 99. Claire was a native of San Francisco, and resided in San Mateo and Belmont since 1945. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Stanley Humphrey; her 3 children: Gary (Frances), Greg (Donna) & Mary Jane Humphrey. She is also survived by her...
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Dorothy Perry Johnson
October 21, 1946 - April 23, 2018
Dorothy (Perry) Johnson was born in Montgomery, Alabama, during the post-World War II Baby Boom. She spent the early years of her life on the move as a military brat, along with her father Murray Perry, mother Sara (Ellison) Perry, and brother William "Bill" Perry. Her journey included Alabama, Texas, Ohio, and Michigan before settling down in California. Dorothy was working as a young telephone...
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Patrick William Mahoney
December 7, 1941 - April 21, 2018
A native San Franciscan, Patrick William Mahoney was born on December 7, 1941 to John and Nellie Mahoney. He passed away April 21, 2018. Patrick is survived by his devoted wife, Maria; beloved children: Martina and Patrick; and grandchildren: Colin, Layla and Dominic. He was predeceased by his brother, John.
Patrick attended St Paul's grammar school, Sacred Heart High School and The...
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Susan Wilson
September 5, 1945 - April 21, 2018
Susan Wilson died peacefully at home on April 21, too early at the age of 72, of inoperable brain cancer. Born Susan Carmody Kunz in the Brooklyn Naval Hospital to Helen and Earl Kunz at the end of WW II, she moved with her family to Chicago as an infant and then to nearby Palos Heights as a young child. At the start of high school she moved with her family to Palos Verdes, near Los Angeles. She...
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Gerald Thomas Forbes
December 3, 1933 - April 11, 2018
Gerald Thomas Forbes (Jerry) died peacefully at home in San Mateo on April 11th surrounded by family. Jerry was born in 1933 in Palo Alto. He attended Mount Carmel Elementary School, Serra High School, and College of San Mateo. While serving in the Army he returned home and married Rose Ellen McCormick, the love of his life. They were married for 55 years, lived in San Mateo and raised six...
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Patrick Joseph Callagy
May 19, 1926 - April 11, 2018
Patrick Joseph Callagy passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in San Francisco, he attended St. Cecilia's Grammar School, Sacred Heart High School and USF. Pat served in WWII in the South Pacific Theater as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne division. He was married to Dolores Zwissig Callagy for over 60 years and was an amazing father to four...
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Peng-Sheng Wang
August 24, 1952 - April 7, 2018
On April 7, 2018, Peng-Sheng Wang, loving husband and father, passed away suddenly at the age of 65 years old. He is survived by his wife, Maria; two children, Anthony and Diana; his sister Sherry; and brothers Benson and Thomas. Peng was born in Taiwan and was a resident of Foster City for over 40 years. He worked in the printing industry for over 35 years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching...
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Gemma Marie Stagnaro
May 20, 1923 - April 3, 2018
Gemma Marie Stagnaro died peacefully in her home in Millbrae, CA on Apr. 3, 2018. Gemma is survived by her 4 grandchildren: Stacy, Todd, Chris & Ryan; 4 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband George, her 2 sons: Craig & Mark, and 5 siblings.
Gemma was born in So. San Francisco and attended So. SF High School where she excelled in sports and met her...
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Jose Rivera de Leon
January 20, 1940 - April 2, 2018
Jose Rivera de Leon, age 78, resident of Foster City CA, died on April 2, 2018 after an extended illness.
He was known by his many nick names "Joe, Pits, and Pitong" . Jose was born on January 20, 1940 in Guagua, Philippines. His parents were Olimpio G. de Leon and Feliza Rivera also from Guagua, Philippines.
Preceded in death by his parents, Olimpio G. de Leon and Feliza Rivera,...
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Aida Couto Pereira
March 28, 1933 - April 1, 2018
Aida Pereira passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Holland House Residential Care in San Mateo. She was born in the Azores islands of Portugal. She was married to Jose Pereira who preceded her in death on October 31, 2009. They were married for 55 years.
A consummate mother and dedicated grandmother, Aida was an excellent cook and entirely devoted to her family. She was a member of St. Gregory...
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Sharon Lou Angel
April 10, 1948 - March 31, 2018
Sharon Lou Angel passed away on March 31st after battling ovarian cancer for six years. She has been a light and blessing to so many, and her kind and generous nature will be missed by all who knew her.
Sharon was born in San Francisco, CA to Dorothy and Martin Nitsch. She graduated from Lincoln High School and worked for Yellow Cab where she met her husband of 50 years. She became a mom and...
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Robert Henry Milano
March 30, 2018
Robert Henry Milano (Rob) passed away at his home peacefully with his family surrounding him on March 30, 2018. Rob was the beloved husband of 36 years to Nancy Milano, Father of Robert, Christopher, Jerry and the late Ryan Milano.
Rob was the dear son of the late Josephine and Mario Milano, dear brother of Frank Milano and brother-in-law of the late Diane Milano, brother to Richard Milano (Judy...
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Tinaningsih Hartanto
February 7, 1925 - March 27, 2018
Tina Hartanto was born on February 7, 1925 in Indonesia as the youngest of 9 children. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 27, 2018. Tina was a devoted wife to Hindrawan, and a loving mother to Jauw (MaryLou), Martin (Carol), and Sri (Simon). She was adored by her nine grandchildren Chris, Angela (Michael), Lisa (Scott), Cheryl, Shaun, Anastasia (Anthony), Catherine, Jason,...
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Cameron Paul Graubart
May 31, 1957 - March 26, 2018
Cameron Paul Graubart, born and raised in San Francisco, CA passed away in peace with Christ on March 26, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cameron was a music producer and legendary DJ who, under the stage name Cameron Paul, revolutionized club music and introduced the world to a new form of entertainment, "Mixx-It". Cameron's music could be heard on the legendary Bay Area radio stations KSOL and KMEL...
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Marvin A. Crockett
July 7, 1939 - March 23, 2018
Marvin Crockett passed away on Friday in Foster City, where he had lived for much of his life, raised his family, and helped to shape his community. Throughout his long life, Marvin's warmth, generous spirit, and positive outlook left an indelible impression on those who met him.
Marvin was born in the Philippines in 1939. At 18 months old he immigrated to the United States with his mom,...
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Harvey Anthony Passanisi
January 11, 1931 - March 23, 2018
Harvey Anthony Passanisi, 87, died on March 23, 2018, six months after his beloved wife, Beverly. He was the youngest child of Frances Pulvirenti and Nunzio Passanisi, both Sicilian immigrants. The family lived in Michigan, where Harvey was born, and then relocated to a farm in Turlock, California during The Depression. His father made wine that he often traded for food, and Harvey reminisced...
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Helene Marie Firenze
May 5, 1924 - March 19, 2018
Helene Marie Firenze passed away peacefully on March 19th; she was 93. Born in Gilroy, CA to George and Harriet Renz. Helene is survived by her son, Steve (Patty); daughter, Kathryn Fragulia (Ray); Great-Granddaughter, Kaitlyn DiMassimo, who cared for her in the last years of her life; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is...
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Sarkis Kullukian
May 25, 1931 - March 17, 2018
Sarkis Kullukian passed away at home on Saturday in the company of his loving wife, Tina. Clever and charismatic, he had a good heart and enjoyed helping people. He loved to sing, joke and entertain, and was always the life of the party.
Sarkis was born in Damascus, Syria to survivors of the Armenian Genocide. The youngest of four brothers, he was raised in a refugee camp and began working...
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Hubert D. Hyde
April 23, 1930 - March 15, 2018
Retired, USN CPO Hubert Hyde of Belmont, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on 03/15/2018. USN Veteran of the Korean War. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.
Hugh married his late wife Beverly Hyde in 1989, who passed away 10-28-15. Ronald Hyde, the late son of Hugh, passed away 05-20-2002. Hugh's first wife Gloria Hyde, preceded him in death.
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Manuel Antonio Furtado, Jr.
April 29, 1956 - March 14, 2018
Manuel was born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Azores on April 29, 1956 to Manuel and Irene Furtado. Manuel's family immigrated to Canada when he was 10 and then to California at the age of 12.
When Manuel was 18 he began a 40 year career as a skilled cement layer, retiring in 2014. "Manny" as many of his friends referred to him as, loved to go to concerts in his youth which included seeing...
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John "Dink" Morris, Jr.
July 5, 1946 - March 12, 2018
John "Dink" Morris, resident of Belmont, CA, died on March 12, 2018, surrounded by family. A native of Richmond, CA, Dink was raised in Boulder Creek and Santa Cruz. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1964 and from Cabrillo College in 1966. Dink went on to UC Berkeley, where he completed a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A.. He met the love of his life, Marie Prahser, at UC Berkeley; they...
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Norma Jean Taylor
December 31, 1936 - March 9, 2018
Norma Jean Taylor was born on December 31, 1936 to parents Oliver Mabins and Hazel Malbrue in Port Arthur, Texas. She passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018 at Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, California at the age of 81.
She lived a joyful life with her mother in Port Arthur until the age of 14, which is when her mother suddenly passed. She then moved to live with her uncle George and his...
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George Russell Edwards
August 2, 1956 - March 8, 2018
George Edwards, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side and into God's arms after a courageous fight against melanoma cancer at the age of 61. He was survived by his devoted wife Kate Edwards, his brother Jack (Wendy) Gray, his pride and joy stepsons Timothy (Jenay Bowen) Fraumeni, Gregory (Cassi) Fraumeni, in-laws, Rich and Rita Morton, Jennifer (Dan) MacDonald, Philip (Barbara Glaser)...
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Edith Ann Dooley
April 7, 1932 - March 7, 2018
Ann (don't call her Edith) Dooley, 85, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2018 in Belmont, California.
Ann was born in Bentonville, Arkansas to parents Edith and Jack on April 7, 1932. Shortly after her birth, the family joined the great Dust Bowl migration and soon became chicken ranchers in Porterville, California. Raised largely by her widowed mother, Ann and her brother Jack soon...
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Gary John McEntee
December 7, 1959 - March 6, 2018
Devoted husband and father, Gary McEntee, 58, of San Mateo, passed away peacefully at home after a decade long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kris, and sons Kevin, Michael and Brian.
Gary graduated from Serra High School in 1977 and from University College Dublin, Ireland, in 1982. After graduation he worked for a short time as an insurance agent with John Hancock,...
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Andy Papas
December 5, 1933 - March 4, 2018
Our beloved Andy Papas was born Andreas Papademetriou and passed away on Sunday in his home. Andy was born in Karlovassi, Samos, Greece and came to the United States when he was 22 years old aboard the SS Queen Frederika in New York, N.Y. Andy became a United States citizen on December 6, 1960 and his name was changed to Andy Papas. Andy married Maria Skrivanou in 1973. After living in San...
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Ernestina Loya Gomez
January 11, 1927 - March 3, 2018
ERNESTINA LOYA GOMEZ
Sunrise: January 11, 1927
Sunset: March 3, 2018
With both sons by her side, Ernestina passed away peacefully in her home on March 3, 2018. She was the wife of the late Candido M. Gomez. She is survived by her sons, Candido and his wife Alison, Ernesto and his longtime girlfriend Mindy, and her grandchildren Laura and Josh Gomez. Although her daughter passed...
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Gary Caesar Cardani
October 23, 1954 - March 2, 2018
Gary Cardani entered into rest peacefully surrounded by his family. He touched many lives with his humor, generosity, and loving spirit. Gary is survived by his wife Sharon (Oosterman) Cardani, his children Chelsea Iannone (Andrew), Domenic Cardani, and Anthony Cardani, his grandson Adam Iannone, and his sister Joanne Orlando. He was the beloved nephew of Lois Rosano, son-in-law of Robert and...
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Jaymee Rae Santamina Gulmatico
August 17, 1988 - February 28, 2018
JAYMEE RAE SANTAMINA GULMATICO
Her name's etymology is, Jaymee was from "Jimmy," her paternal grandfather, and "Rae" was from "Reynaldo," her maternal grandfather. Even before she was born on August 17, 1988, everyone in her family was already full of excitement. Understandably so because she was her parents' firstborn and her maternal grandparents' first grandchild.
She was a "grandma's"...
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Guido Giuseppe Rinaldi
October 13, 1932 - February 25, 2018
Guido Rinaldi, 85 passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 60 years, Carmela by his side. Preceded in death by his parents Maria Francesca and Biagio Rinaldi. Sisters: Maria Giuseppa, Rosina, and Antonietta. His father-in-Law and Mother-in-law, Vincenzo and Rosina Fazio. Survived by his children: Gino (Cindy), John (Dana), Mary Frances, Rosann (Andy). Loving Nonno of Christina...
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Honorata San Jose Placido
November 3, 1939 - February 25, 2018
Honorata Placido was born on November 3, 1939 and passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She lived her life with humility; always thinking of others before herself. She lived life to the fullest and worked till the very end doing what she loved the most; styling hair. For over 40+ years, she worked at several hair salons in Burlingame. Her "ladies" as she called...
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Aldo Giachelli
February 29, 1924 - February 25, 2018
Aldo Giachelli passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 25, 2018, four days before his 94th birthday. He joins his wonderful wife, Vanda in heaven.
Aldo was born and raised in Casamontanara, Italy on February 29, 1924. He was a cobbler by trade. In 1955, he came to the United States and lived in San Mateo for over 60 years. For many years, he worked for the San Mateo Union High...
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Ann Donahue
January 9, 1924 - February 24, 2018
Ann Donahue entered into rest on February 24, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Donahue and siblings, Alice Shull, Elizabeth St. Clair, Ruth Betts, John Elizondo, Norma Baldwin, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She also leaves behind dear friend and "sister," Emily Brito and dear friend and "angel," Ricarda Zavala.
Ann was born in Santa Barbara, California. She was one of...
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Henry Jindrich Hanzl
October 19, 1923 - February 21, 2018
Ladislaus "Henry" Jindrich Hanzl was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 19, 1923, lived in Solon, Ohio from 1955 to 1994, and lived in Waterville from 1994 to 2013. Henry died in Foster City, California after several years with Lewy Body Disease. Services will be held at 10:30 am on June 23rd at Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, 8883 Browning Drive.
Henry worked as an engineering...
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Lydia Baldanzi
May 15, 1931 - February 19, 2018
Lydia Baldanzi passed away peacefully on February 19th surrounded by her family. She was 86. Lydia was a native San Franciscan and lived there until her marriage to John in 1952. John and Lydia lived in San Mateo where they raised four children.
Preceded in death by her loving husband John and her beloved son Frank. She is survived by her children: John (Randi), Jim (Cheryl), and Mary ...
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William Christopher Spremich
October 27, 1949 - February 19, 2018
Bill Spremich passed away peacefully early Monday morning surrounded by his devoted family. He lived life with a joie de vivre that was admired by everyone he met. Bill was a native San Franciscan before making his home in San Mateo where he and his wife Maria raised their four children: Addie, Christian, Lovie and Alyse. Bill was a Renaissance man with many talents and skills. He was a ballet...
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Barbara Jean Brasier
February 23, 1927 - February 17, 2018
Barbara Jean (Hardy) Simons Brasier, 91, died on Saturday, February 17, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in 1927 in Harrington, KS to the late Ross and Mabel Hardy. She moved to California in 1944, and in 1946 married Ralph Simons, who preceded her in death 1979. In 1982, she married Lloyd Brasier, who died in 2006.
Barbara was a delight to her family and friends, with a...
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Mary Makreas
February 17, 2018
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Privacy was very important to Mary. She was adamant about keeping her internet presence to a minimum. As such, her traditional obituary will not be shared on this website. Instead, her information will be available in paper format at her services.
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Stella McKay Leahy
September 20, 1916 - February 16, 2018
Stella McKay Leahy, born to Stanley and Lillian McKay in Salem, Oregon passed away naturally on Friday, February 16, 2018. Stella was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 64 years, Edward J. Leahy. Stella and Ed resided in San Mateo since 1955 where they raised their children: Constance, Ed, Scott, Cynthia and Martin.
Throughout her life, Stella was a tireless volunteer with her...
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Thomas Tom Hammer
April 15, 1963 - February 12, 2018
It was with exquisite and excruciating heartbreak we shared the news of Tom's passing on Monday February 12, 2018. As big and strong as his emotional heart was, his physical one simply could not take another beat. Tom died peacefully with Cherie, Zack, Zoe, and the family's priest by his side, holding his hands, and singing Bob Marley songs. We know his first order of business in Heaven is...
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Graziella "Grace" Galioto
October 2, 1929 - February 10, 2018
Graziella (Grace) Galioto, our beloved Mamma and Nonna was born in Ferla, Sicily on October 2,1929 and passed away peacefully in her home on February 10, 2018.
In 1967, Graziella came to America with her husband Franco (deceased) of 58 years and her three children, Filippo(Christine), Salvatore(Carla), and Maria Rita(Joe). Soon after arriving, they made San Mateo their home. Graziella was a...
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Don Delain Cederlind
October 6, 1930 - February 9, 2018
Don D. Cederlind, 87, of San Mateo, CA, passed away on February 9, 2018 at Mills Pennisula Hospital. Born in Newman Grove, Neb., he was the son of the late David and Lillian Cederlind of Turlock, CA. Brother to the late Dee and Dennis Cederlind. Don is survived by his sister Charleen Lund of Turlock, CA.
Don graduated from Turlock High School with a football scholarship to San Jose State...
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Judith Virginia Rosenquist
August 16, 1919 - February 7, 2018
Judith "Virginia" Rosenquist, longtime resident of Hillsborough and San Mateo passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2018 at the age of 98. She is survived by her three children: Daniel, David & Janet (Foss) and her grandson Evan (Foss) and their families.
Virginia was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from Minnehaha Academy, a private high school. She went on to...
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Francisco Lazaro
December 8, 1949 - February 6, 2018
Loving Father, Husband and Friend.
Francisco Lazaro Espinoza, 68 was surrounded with family and friends when he passed away February 6, 2018.
Francisco is survived by his wife of 39 years, daughters Francisca, Maria, Fatima, sons Francisco Lazaro Jr, Andy and seven loving grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family. Francisco was a loving father, husband, grandfather and...
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