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WONG, Vivian
WONG, Vivian - Passed away on January 6, 2004 at age 62. Beloved daughter of the late George Do Nung and May Gum Fong Wong; loving sister of Irene Gilbert, Lotus, Edwin and Douglas Wong; sister-in-la...
Date: 01/12/2004


TUNG, Betty C.
TUNG, Betty C. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 5, 2004 in Amarillo, TX, at the age of 78. Betty was born on September 10, 1925 in San Francisco, CA. She married Richard T...
Date: 01/12/2004


THORNTON, Beatrice Donnelly
THORNTON, Beatrice Donnelly - Nov. 11, 1917 - Dec. 22, 2003 Age 86, third daughter of Mary and Patrick Donnelly from County Mayo, Ireland. A proud native San Franciscan, Bea attended St. Monica's Ele...
Date: 01/12/2004


SWADESH, Nancy
SWADESH, Nancy - Passed away Dec. 5, 2003. Friends are invited to the celebration of life for Nancy Swadesh on Saturday, January 17 at 2PM at the San Francisco Yacht Club, 98 Beach Road, Belvedere. C...
Date: 01/12/2004


SPANTON, Susan
SPANTON, Susan - Who lived in San Francisco for over 32 years, died at her home on December 1, 2003. After working for the federal government for over 25 years, she took an early retirement, returned...
Date: 01/12/2004


SCHWOERER, Margaret E. (Legry)
SCHWOERER, Margaret E. (Legry) - At rest in Redwood City, CA January 8, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Schwoerer; loving mother of Alfred R. Schwoerer of Redwood City and Michael D. Schwoe...
Date: 01/12/2004


RICHARDSON, Margaret Fitzgerald
RICHARDSON, Margaret Fitzgerald - December 8, 1917- January 9, 2004 Margaret passed away after a long illness. The wife of Alonzo Richardson for 64 years. She leaves behind son David Richardson, his ...
Date: 01/12/2004


NATHAN, Ruth Podos
NATHAN, Ruth Podos - Born in Brooklyn, NY Sept. 28, 1918, she passed away unexpectedly Jan. 2, 2004 in San Francisco. Ruth was the devoted mother of Barbara, Karen (deceased), Beth and Rose. She was ...
Date: 01/12/2004


MOORE, Joseph Alexander
MOORE, Joseph Alexander - Passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2004 at the age of 95. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather of six, and great-grandfather to 11, as well as a friend to...
Date: 01/12/2004


MILLER, Marion
MILLER, Marion - Born Helen Marion Boe on July 30, 1924, in South Dakota, has gone in peace from our midst on January 3, 2004. She will continue to live in the hearts and minds of her friends and fam...
Date: 01/12/2004


LYNCH, Francis Glenn
LYNCH, Francis Glenn - July 8, 1925 - January 6, 2004 Died at home in Lafayette at age 78 from cancer. He is survived by his wife, Luita; his three sons, Jim Lynch of Lafayette, Tom Lynch of Palm Spr...
Date: 01/12/2004


LEONG, Susan
LEONG, Susan - January 13, 1949 - January 9, 2004 Susan passed away peacefully after a brave fight with cancer. She is survived by her brother, Hung Luong, sister-in-law, Kiem; nephew, Tommy, and nie...
Date: 01/12/2004


KOCH, Gary Nathan
KOCH, Gary Nathan - A longtime resident of San Francisco died Thurs, Jan. 8 from pneumonia. He was 50 yrs old. He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley Hazlitt; two sisters, Anne Koch of Maine, a...
Date: 01/12/2004


KIRSCHNER, Julie
KIRSCHNER, Julie - Passed away in Daly City on January 7, 2004 at the age of 47. Cherished daughter of the late Ted and Lydia Kirschner. Survived by her loving sister Susan Meyer, brother-in-law Ster...
Date: 01/12/2004


HARRINGTON, Gail Marie
HARRINGTON, Gail Marie - Of Walnut Creek, passed away January 9, 2004 at the age of 64. Gail was born August 1, 1939 in San Francisco, CA and graduated from Presentation High School, SF in 1957. Gail...
Date: 01/12/2004


FISHER, Robyn
FISHER, Robyn - A teacher, chef, bartender in San Francisco for 22 years, died early Saturday morning after a six-month battle with bone cancer. He had just turned 50. Known for his brilliant smile, ...
Date: 01/12/2004


CURTNER, Raymond M.
CURTNER, Raymond M. - Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 6, 1909, passed away in San Francisco on January 7, 2004 after a brief illness. Ray graduated with a degree in dentistry from the University of ...
Date: 01/12/2004


CULHANE, Gertrude Elizabeth
CULHANE, Gertrude Elizabeth - Died peacefully at home in San Francisco on January 5, 2004 she was 88 years old. Beloved wife of the late John Culhane; dearest mother of Maureen Allan (Bob), Paul (Chr...
Date: 01/12/2004


COLE, Charlotte A.
COLE, Charlotte A. - Of Redwood City, formerly of Millbrae, at rest Jan 10, 2004. She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Alfred Cole and is survived by her sons, John A. Cole and Steven A. Cole;...
Date: 01/12/2004


CARLISLE, Mary "Jayne"
CARLISLE, Mary "Jayne" - 76, died December 24, 2003 at home in Corte Madera, CA. She was preceded in death by her mother Sue and is survived by her sister, Pat, of Corte Madera, CA. Jayne was born an...
Date: 01/12/2004


BOCK, Reverend Dr. Walter E.
BOCK, Reverend Dr. Walter E. - Pastor Bock was born in Stuttgart Germany on May 12, 1915 and died peacefully at home in San Francisco on January 4, 2004. He graduated from Wagner College, Staten Isla...
Date: 01/12/2004


BIJAN, Atefeh "Amy"
BIJAN, Atefeh "Amy" - 75, a 25-year resident of Menlo Park, beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend; devoted nurse. Educated in England. Married to the late Dr. Bijan of Menlo Park with whom she...
Date: 01/12/2004


BEER, Henry B.
BEER, Henry B. - Passed away at home on Jan. 9, of kidney failure at age 91. Beloved husband of Estelle Sevitch Beer and the late Dorothy Beer. Devoted father of Gerald Beer and his wife, Suzanne and...
Date: 01/12/2004


AZZOPARDI, Jennie M.
AZZOPARDI, Jennie M. - Peacefully in So. S.F., January 10, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Paul V. Azzopardi; loving mother of Joyce (Al) Camilleri, Dennis (Marie) Azzopardi and Donna Marie (Alan) Tay...
Date: 01/12/2004


John Guerin -- jazz and pop music drummer
John Guerin, a drummer who was best known as a founding member of the L.A. Express and for his contributions to an innovative Joni Mitchell recording, has died. He was 64...
Date: 01/12/2004


Clement Conger -- former curator for White House
Clement E. Conger, 91, the State Department curator who transformed the "motel modern" look of its diplomatic reception rooms into a showcase for early American craftsmanship, died Sunday at a hospi...
Date: 01/12/2004


YEE, Jane K. Mark
YEE, Jane K. Mark - June 9, 1928 - December 22, 2003 Jane was born in San Francisco and was active in Cameron House programs in her youthful days. She attended Jean Parker elementary, Francisco J.H. ...
Date: 01/11/2004


WONG, Vivian
WONG, Vivian - Passed away on January 6, 2004 at age 62. Beloved daughter of the late George Do Nung and May Gum Fong Wong; loving sister of Irene Gilbert, Lotus, Edwin and Douglas Wong; sister-in-la...
Date: 01/11/2004


WIESENFELD, Barbara Smith
WIESENFELD, Barbara Smith - 90, a 50-year resident of Burlingame, CA, died on December 26, 2003 from complications brought on by pneumonia. Mrs. Wiesenfeld, born in Surrey, England, in 1913, immigrat...
Date: 01/11/2004


WALKER, CLYDE M.
WALKER, CLYDE M. - February 9, 1915 - January 9, 2004 Longtime resident of Richmond, recently of Pinole, died on January 9, 2004. A native of Portland, OR, Clyde would have celebrated his 89th birthd...
Date: 01/11/2004


TUNG, Betty C.
TUNG, Betty C. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 5, 2004 in Amarillo, TX, at the age of 78. Betty was born on September 10, 1925 in San Francisco, CA. She married Richard T...
Date: 01/11/2004


THORNTON, Beatrice Donnelly
THORNTON, Beatrice Donnelly - Nov. 11, 1917 - Dec. 22, 2003 Age 86, third daughter of Mary and Patrick Donnelly from County Mayo, Ireland. A proud native San Franciscan, Bea attended St. Monica's Ele...
Date: 01/11/2004


TEJUCO, Leo
TEJUCO, Leo - Passed away on January 8, 2004 at age 47. Cherished father of Carlos and Nathan. Beloved son of Carlos and Minerva Tejuco. Dear brother of Belinda, Marie, Marivic, Minnie, Carla and Con...
Date: 01/11/2004


SWAIN, Dwain Henry
SWAIN, Dwain Henry - Passed into eternal rest, January 5, 2004 at age 57. Loving father of Christopher Swain; cherished grandfather of Christopher Pozzi; beloved son of Elva "Peggy" Swain; dear broth...
Date: 01/11/2004


SWADESH, Nancy
SWADESH, Nancy - Passed away Dec. 5, 2003. Friends are invited to the celebration of life for Nancy Swadesh on Saturday, January 17 at 2PM at the San Francisco Yacht Club, 98 Beach Road, Belvedere. C...
Date: 01/11/2004


SPANTON, Susan
SPANTON, Susan - Who lived in San Francisco for over 32 years, died at her home on December 1, 2003. After working for the federal government for over 25 years, she took an early retirement, returned...
Date: 01/11/2004


SOLBACH, Ilse Emma Thieler
SOLBACH, Ilse Emma Thieler - Passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 9, 2004 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 3, 1914 in Hamburg, Germany, the beloved only ch...
Date: 01/11/2004


SCHWOERER, Margaret E. (Legry)
SCHWOERER, Margaret E. (Legry) - At rest in Redwood City, CA January 8, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Schwoerer; loving mother of Alfred R. Schwoerer of Redwood City and Michael D. Schwoe...
Date: 01/11/2004


SCHAEFFER, Georgia L.
SCHAEFFER, Georgia L. - November 27, 1937 - January 9, 2004. Daughter of Harold & Juila Bennett, born in Indianapolis, IN. She was the loving wife of Glenn Robert Schaeffer; the beloved mother of Jan...
Date: 01/11/2004


SARCHETT, Sarah Theresa (Capizano),
SARCHETT, Sarah Theresa (Capizano), - Passed away Dec. 28, 2003. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will take place on Jan. 17th at 11:00am at St. Dominics Church, 475 East I St., Benicia, 707-...
Date: 01/11/2004


RUSSO, Rose Marie
RUSSO, Rose Marie - 90, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2004. Loving wife of the late Tony Russo. Loving mother of Sandy King; devoted grandmother of Andrea Rosello and great grandmother of Paul...
Date: 01/11/2004


RORVIK, Berger A.
RORVIK, Berger A. - August 3, 1916 - December 25, 2003 Berger Rorvik, age 87, died peacefully at his home in Sequim, WA on Christmas Day. Berger was the father of five girls and Papa to everyone. He ...
Date: 01/11/2004


RIDEOUT, John D.
RIDEOUT, John D. - J.D. Rideout, age 79, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, and San Francisco, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in Jonesboro, GA, after a long illness. J. D. was born in Toledo, OH, on August 13, ...
Date: 01/11/2004


RICHARDSON, Margaret Fitzgerald
RICHARDSON, Margaret Fitzgerald - December 8, 1917- January 9, 2004 Margaret passed away after a long illness. The wife of Alonzo Richardson for 64 years. She leaves behind son David Richardson, his ...
Date: 01/11/2004


QUINTANA, Shirley Jean "Kelly"
QUINTANA, Shirley Jean "Kelly" - Passed away on January 3, 2004, in San Francisco. Born on July 7, 1935. Loving mother of Ron Quintana Jr.; dear aunt to Jeanine, Joe, & Mitch Payton, and Joe and Shar...
Date: 01/11/2004


POLICOFF, Dr. Leonard
POLICOFF, Dr. Leonard - A distinguished pioneer in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a long-time resident of northern California died suddenly on January 3 of heart failure. He w...
Date: 01/11/2004


PENNISI, Muriel B. (Cahill)
PENNISI, Muriel B. (Cahill) - In this city, December 26, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Michael Pennisi; beloved mother of Martin, Robert and Daniel Pennisi; loving grandmother of seven. A native San...
Date: 01/11/2004


NEELEY, Shirley J.
NEELEY, Shirley J. - Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2004. She joins her late husband Charles Neeley in Heaven. She was loved by all who knew her, especially her son, grandchildren and her best ...
Date: 01/11/2004


MILLER, Jack
MILLER, Jack - Veteran San Francisco Police Officer Jack Dewey Miller, 76, died January 3, 2004 in Chico, CA. Jack was born December 18, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN. He was the son of Mary Hallie and Ge...
Date: 01/11/2004


MASAOKA, Mary Ann Sakamoto
MASAOKA, Mary Ann Sakamoto - Died at home in Mountain View at the age of 88 on January 5, 2004. She was born in Santa Barbara on January 21, 1915. Before moving to Mountain View 19 years ago, she res...
Date: 01/11/2004


MAGNER, Grant Jay
MAGNER, Grant Jay - February 3, 1952 - January 7, 2004 A native son, on January 7, 2004, Grant died peacefully following a courageous struggle with a terminal illness. Survived by his loving parents,...
Date: 01/11/2004


LYNCH, Francis Glenn
LYNCH, Francis Glenn - July 8, 1925 - January 6, 2004 Died at home in Lafayette at age 78 from cancer. He is survived by his wife, Luita; his three sons, Jim Lynch of Lafayette, Tom Lynch of Palm Spr...
Date: 01/11/2004


LUCAS, Ronarda (Rona) M.
LUCAS, Ronarda (Rona) M. - 79, passed from this life on Wed, January 7, 2004 at her home in So. San Francisco, CA. Born on July 9, 1924, she was a native of Placerville. Her father, Ronard M. Cook mo...
Date: 01/11/2004


LONERO, Jeanne M.
LONERO, Jeanne M. - Peacefully at rest January 9, 2004. Born December 9, 1924 in Ste.-Mere-Eglise, France. Loving wife of the late Dominic Lonero; cherished mother of Suzanne, Christine and Georgine;...
Date: 01/11/2004


LEPREVOST, Mireille Marie
LEPREVOST, Mireille Marie - Entered into rest on January 8, 2004. She was born in Marseille, France on October 7, 1923, to Charles and Anna Galuy. Mireille is survived by her loving husband, Michel L...
Date: 01/11/2004


LARA, Mario
LARA, Mario - Passed away from injuries incurred in a boating accident on December 21, 2003. He was born on October 28, 1954. He is survived by his mother Lucia E. Lara; brother Rafael Lara, and a ho...
Date: 01/11/2004


LACKEY, Dr. Joseph Owen
LACKEY, Dr. Joseph Owen - Passed away on Dec. 11, 2003 in Mexico at the age of 76 and is now resting peacefully near the beautiful coast off his beloved Acapulco, Mexico. Dr. Lackey was born in Illin...
Date: 01/11/2004


KIRSCHNER, Julie
KIRSCHNER, Julie - Passed away in Daly City on January 7, 2004 at the age of 47. Cherished daughter of the late Ted and Lydia Kirschner. Survived by her loving sister Susan Meyer, brother-in-law Ster...
Date: 01/11/2004


KEYSER, Milton Dickson
KEYSER, Milton Dickson - Born January 3, 1929 in Oakland, passed away in Walnut Creek on January 5, 2004 surrounded by his loving wife Lee, sons Dickson Keyser and Michael Vigo and daughter Vicki Vig...
Date: 01/11/2004


KELLY, Frank Peter
KELLY, Frank Peter - Passed peacefully at home on Jan. 9. Frank was born Oct. 7, 1914, a second generation of two families born and raised in San Francisco. Graduate of Sacred Heart High School and s...
Date: 01/11/2004


JONES, Marie Irene
JONES, Marie Irene - Ascended on Mon. Jan 5, 2004 with her beloved daughter, soul mate and best friend, Sandra Lee Ladd at her bedside. Born in Massa Macinaia, Italy, on Feb. 23, 1913, Marie was the ...
Date: 01/11/2004


JENNINGS, Jacqueline South
JENNINGS, Jacqueline South - Of San Raphael passed away on January 1, 2004 in San Francisco. Born in California to parents Jack South and Lillian deVinne South she is survived by husband Richard Jenn...
Date: 01/11/2004


HONTALAS, Helen Michael
HONTALAS, Helen Michael - August 29, 1912 - December 27, 2003 Beloved daughter of Michael John Hontalas and Margarita Konstantiniades; sister to Paulen McClure, Steve, John and Verna Hontalas, aunt t...
Date: 01/11/2004


HERZING, Richard J.
HERZING, Richard J. - Died at home on Jan. 5, 2004. He was born in St. Cloud, MN on April 29, 1920. He was married to Margaret for almost 59 years and is survived by her and his four daughters: Irene...
Date: 01/11/2004


HAMMOND, Nadine M.
HAMMOND, Nadine M. - Died on Jan 9 from a sudden stroke at age 85. She is survived by her loving family, daughters Sharron Tune (Clifford), Katharine Ramos (Michael) and son, Thomas Hammond (Jean). G...
Date: 01/11/2004


GORSKI, Theresa
GORSKI, Theresa - Passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2003 at her new home in San Francisco, with her son, Stephen J. Gorski, Esq., her grandson, Justin D. Gorski, her daughter-in-law, Judi A. Gorski,...
Date: 01/11/2004


GEFKEN, Norma Patricia
GEFKEN, Norma Patricia - Passed away on January 3, 2004 after a short illness at age 79. Norma, a long term resident of San Anselmo, was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. Preceded in death ...
Date: 01/11/2004


GEDDES, Dorothy A.
GEDDES, Dorothy A. - After a courageous battle with cancer, died peacefully at home in San Francisco on December 30, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Donald Geddes; loving mother of Andy and Jeff Gedde...
Date: 01/11/2004


FONTANA, Emily Beatrice
FONTANA, Emily Beatrice - Born, San Francisco, Oct. 15, 1926. Died, Santa Rosa, CA., Dec. 11, 2003. Beloved wife of Alfred Fontana; dear mother of Danny; daughter of the late Ben and Emily Damonte; d...
Date: 01/11/2004


FONG, Fumiyo
FONG, Fumiyo - 73, passed away peacefully at her San Mateo home on Jan. 7 after a year of cancer treatment. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, James Fong; son, Randall; daughters, Joc...
Date: 01/11/2004


FARDELLA-CARMASSI, Isabelle Agnes
FARDELLA-CARMASSI, Isabelle Agnes - August 25, 1910 - January 6, 2004. Isabelle was born in Woodland, CA, to two Spanish immigrants, Alfonso and Gabriella Caballero. She was one of 13 children (11 gi...
Date: 01/11/2004


ELKINGTON, Lawrence Randolph
ELKINGTON, Lawrence Randolph - In Walnut Creek on Friday January 9, 2004. A 20-year Rossmoor, Walnut Creek resident. He was an attorney who served as a clerk of the District Court of Appeals, San Fra...
Date: 01/11/2004


ELDRIDGE, Darlene Marie (McGowan)
ELDRIDGE, Darlene Marie (McGowan) - Passed from this life December 19, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two daughters, Tina Scheck and Jolene Whittom; along with many other relatives. A...
Date: 01/11/2004


DOIRON, Andrew "Andy" G.
DOIRON, Andrew "Andy" G. - On Jan. 7, 2004, passed away quietly in his sleep at Marin Convalescent Hospital. A SF resident for 28 years; employed at Fort Mason and in many of the larger hotels and re...
Date: 01/11/2004


DENN, Bonnie June
DENN, Bonnie June - Passed away peacefully in San Francisco, January 9, 2004 at the age of 66. Loving mother of Rhonda Lee Clark, Gregory Durand Denn and Grant Dominic Denn. Cherished grandmother of ...
Date: 01/11/2004


dela CRUZ, Alex
dela CRUZ, Alex - January 8, 2004, at the age of 59. Dearly beloved husband of Norma dela Cruz; beloved father of Jerry and Mark dela Cruz and Sharon McGough; dear grandfather of Elijah dela Cruz; lo...
Date: 01/11/2004


DEARDORFF, John A.
DEARDORFF, John A. - Passed away at his home in San Mateo, January 1, 2004 at the age of 89. He was a former agent of the FBI in the San Francisco Office, and is survived by his wife, Betty; three so...
Date: 01/11/2004


DANCE, Tami Lynn
DANCE, Tami Lynn - Born March 16, 1958, entered into rest on December 30, 2003 at the age of 45. Born in San Francisco, she lived in Pacifica for 34 years. After achieving her associates degree in pa...
Date: 01/11/2004


CUSHMAN, Robert Francis
CUSHMAN, Robert Francis - Passed away on December 28, 2003 at the age of 53 in San Francisco. Born in Portland, ME, he was a graduate of Boston University, MA. Beloved father of Leslie Anne Cushman. ...
Date: 01/11/2004


CURTNER, Raymond M.
CURTNER, Raymond M. - Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 6, 1909, passed away in San Francisco on January 7, 2004 after a brief illness. Ray graduated with a degree in dentistry from the University of ...
Date: 01/11/2004


CUMMINGS, Michael John
CUMMINGS, Michael John - Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2004 at home with his family at the age of 55. He was born in San Francisco on March 31, 1948. He moved to San Bruno when he was 16. He l...
Date: 01/11/2004


CULHANE, Gertrude Elizabeth
CULHANE, Gertrude Elizabeth - Died peacefully at home in San Francisco on January 5, 2004 she was 88 years old. Beloved wife of the late John Culhane; dearest mother of Maureen Allan (Bob), Paul (Chr...
Date: 01/11/2004


CLEMENTZ, Jacqueline Jean (Ohrt)
CLEMENTZ, Jacqueline Jean (Ohrt) - Born on January 5, 1931 as a third generation San Franciscan. Passed away at home in Petaluma on January 8, 2004. Jacqueline was a graduate of Polytechnic High Scho...
Date: 01/11/2004


BURG, David Christian
BURG, David Christian - On January 3, 2004. Full of life, full of fun. Athlete, salesman, father and husband-David was doggedly positive about life's promise and people's essential goodness. Finally ...
Date: 01/11/2004


BOBSIEN, Lina Helene
BOBSIEN, Lina Helene - Age 93. Laid to rest in Olivet Memorial Park, Jan 5, 2004. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Friedrich Bobsien; loving mother of Lorraine and Elenore; loving aunt o...
Date: 01/11/2004


BLEJER, Daniel
BLEJER, Daniel - On Friday, January 2, 2004, of Alexandria, VA of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Beloved husband of Hatte (Rubenstein) Blejer; loving father of Ariella and Michael Blejer; dear brot...
Date: 01/11/2004


BERTOLANI, Robert M.
BERTOLANI, Robert M. - Entered into rest on December 18, 2003 at the age of 43. Beloved husband of Eva Bertolani. Loving son of Deacon Bob and Helen Bertolani. Father of Desiree Bertolani, Jessica Be...
Date: 01/11/2004


BEAN, Alonza, III
BEAN, Alonza, III - Mr. Alonza Bean III entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. He is survived by his eldest son, Gary Erwin Bean, daughter-in-law, Kimberley Williams Bean, their chi...
Date: 01/11/2004


BAKER, Charles T. "Charlie"
BAKER, Charles T. "Charlie" - Passed away peacefully on January 5, 2004 after a brief illness with pneumonia and respiratory failure at age 79. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Bodio...
Date: 01/11/2004


ANDERSON, Lois
ANDERSON, Lois - Three days after her New Year's Day birthday, Lois took her last breath with the same grace and dignity with which she lived her illustrious life, surrounded by close friends and bel...
Date: 01/11/2004


ALLEN, Brad Lee
ALLEN, Brad Lee - At peace with GOD December 27, 2003. Beloved husband of Linda Ann Allen of San Ramon. Loving and devoted stepfather to Amber and Erika Filosa. Also survived by many other loving rel...
Date: 01/11/2004


ALEXANDER Covadonga G. "Didith"
ALEXANDER Covadonga G. "Didith" - On Jan. 8, 2004 in South San Francisco. Loving and devoted wife of the late Harrison F. "Butch" Alexander; devoted mother of Anna Maria Alexander and Michael Brock A...
Date: 01/11/2004


AGUIRRE, Romulo
AGUIRRE, Romulo - Born in Leyte, Philippines on March 6, 1917, and resided in San Francisco. A retired Veteran of the U.S. Army died January 7, 2004. Survived by his wife, Cecilia Cagadoc Aguirre alo...
Date: 01/11/2004


Fashion has lost an image maker - Scavullo had glamour covered
Francesco Scavullo's death Tuesday took the fashion world by surprise. He'd been shooting iconic images for 60 years, influencing two future generations of fashion and portrait photographers. Was he...
Date: 01/11/2004


A 'proud' soldier's last call
The young couple, married in May 2001, had just gotten off the phone, ending a "beautiful conversation" that lasted nearly 40 minutes, the wife recalled. It was 6:43 a.m. Wednesday. They planned to t...
Date: 01/11/2004


STOREY, Jean Margaret
STOREY, Jean Margaret - (aka Peggy Williams) will have her Homecoming on Saturday, January 10, 2004 2:00 PM at The Bryant Mortuary, 635 Fulton Street, San Francisco. Jean was born in Los Angeles, CA ...
Date: 01/10/2004


STERKEN, Edward Joseph
STERKEN, Edward Joseph - Born December 5, 1917 in New Orleans, LA to Edward Joseph Sterken and Francis A. Muller; died December 21, 2003. Beloved husband of Marianina Y. Sterken. Colonel, United Stat...
Date: 01/10/2004


SKOLNICK, Alec
SKOLNICK, Alec - November 30, 1914 - January 6, 2004 Psychoanalyst and community mental health care pioneer. CORRECTION: CHANGE IN LOCATION OF MEMORIAL SERVICE. The Memorial Service will be held on S...
Date: 01/10/2004


SCHAEFFER, Georgia L.
SCHAEFFER, Georgia L. - November 27, 1937 - January 9, 2004. Daughter of Harold & Juila Bennett, born in Indianapolis, IN. She was the loving wife of Glenn Robert Schaeffer; the beloved mother of Jan...
Date: 01/10/2004


PENNISI, Muriel B. (Cahill)
PENNISI, Muriel B. (Cahill) - In this city, December 26, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Michael Pennisi; beloved mother of Martin, Robert and Daniel Pennisi; loving grandmother of seven. A native San...
Date: 01/10/2004


PANTALEO, Philip R.
PANTALEO, Philip R. - Entered into rest January 6, 2004 following a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Oma; dearly beloved father of Loretta, Karen (Peter), Kathy and Bill; loving g...
Date: 01/10/2004


O'CONNOR, Dick
O'CONNOR, Dick - Friends are invited to a celebration of Dick's life Thursday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Stanford Memorial Church, Palm Drive, Stanford University. A reception will follow on campus. Dick...
Date: 01/10/2004


MURRAY, Augustina M.
MURRAY, Augustina M. - Passed away on January 8, 2004 at the age of 92. Devoted wife of the late Lloyd Murray; loving mother of Carol (Ron) Miles; beloved grandmother of Lynn Miles and Laura (Tom) Mc...
Date: 01/10/2004


MA, William C.
MA, William C. -Was born April 19, 1924 in China. He passed away suddenly in San Leandro, CA on January 7, 2004. William was 79 years old. William and his family had immigrated to the United States f...
Date: 01/10/2004


MAGNER, Grant Jay
MAGNER, Grant Jay - February 3, 1952 - January 7, 2004 A native son, on January 7, 2004, Grant died peacefully following a courageous struggle with a terminal illness. Survived by his loving parents,...
Date: 01/10/2004


KERR, James V. "Duckey"
KERR, James V. "Duckey" - Passed away in San Mateo on January 5, 2004 at 74 years of age. Dear brother of John Kerr. A native of Easton, MD, Duckey worked for Southwest Airlines and TWA after serving...
Date: 01/10/2004


GEFKEN, Norma Patricia
GEFKEN, Norma Patricia - Passed away on January 3, 2004 after a short illness at age 79. Norma, a long term resident of San Anselmo, was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. Preceded in death ...
Date: 01/10/2004


DEMPSTER, Patricia (Nehls, Faria, George)
DEMPSTER, Patricia (Nehls, Faria, George) - A Loving Tribute To Patt Born in Dubuque, IA on December 28, 1930 and entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2004. Loving mother of Jayne Faria of Martine...
Date: 01/10/2004


DE MATTEI, Eugene
DE MATTEI, Eugene - Born November 14, 1915 in Oakland, CA. Passed away peacefully in San Francisco, surrounded by his loving family, on January 5, 2004 at age 88. Loving and devoted husband of 62 yea...
Date: 01/10/2004


CULHANE, Gertrude Elizabeth
CULHANE, Gertrude Elizabeth - Died peacefully at home in San Francisco on January 5, 2004 she was 88 years old. Beloved wife of the late John Culhane; dearest mother of Maureen Allan (Bob), Paul (Chr...
Date: 01/10/2004


CRISMANI, Mario
CRISMANI, Mario - Passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 6, 2004 with his loving wife Liliana and son Paolo by his side. Born September 28, 1913 in Pola, Italy, he served in the Italian armed , force...
Date: 01/10/2004


CLAYHOLT, Mae Turner
CLAYHOLT, Mae Turner - 89, loving mother and homemaker, died Dec. 23, 2003 in Salinas. She was born Sept. 14, 1914, in Armstrong, Canada where she lived with her mother, step-father, brother, and thr...
Date: 01/10/2004


BURG, David Christian
BURG, David Christian - On January 3, 2004. Full of life, full of fun. Athlete, salesman, father and husband-David was doggedly positive about life's promise and people's essential goodness. Finally ...
Date: 01/10/2004


BOLT, Ronald Leslie "Rusty", Jr.
BOLT, Ronald Leslie "Rusty", Jr. - Died suddenly on January 2, 2004, at the age of 49. He was a graduate of Buchser High School in Santa Clara, CA, attended San Jose State University, and was a longt...
Date: 01/10/2004


AGUIRRE, Romulo
AGUIRRE, Romulo - Born in Leyte, Philippines on March 6, 1917, and resided in San Francisco. A retired Veteran of the U.S. Army died January 7, 2004. Survived by his wife, Cecilia Cagadoc Aguirre alo...
Date: 01/10/2004


Gene D'Accardo -- noted radio news reporter
Gene D'Accardo, known to radio listeners as "the voice" for his velvety baritone delivery that brought the news to thousands in the Bay Area and Modesto, has died at his Sonoma County home following...
Date: 01/10/2004


Jirayr Zorthian -- eccentric painter of nudes
Jirayr Zorthian, an eccentric Southern California artist known as much for his raucous birthday parties and eclectic array of friends as his paintings and sculptures, died Tuesday. He was 92...
Date: 01/10/2004


William Chapin -- editor's services
A memorial service will be held in Sonoma from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday for William P.G. Chapin, a former Chronicle editor and columnist and professor of journalism at San Francisco State University. Mr. ...
Date: 01/10/2004


Frederick Hoar -- Silicon Valley master of PR
Frederick M. Hoar, a well-known Silicon Valley public relations and marketing executive, has died after a three-year bout with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was 77...
Date: 01/10/2004


Lois Anderson -- artist of the counterculture
Lois Anderson, a Marin artist known for her bejeweled assemblages, died of cancer at her Mill Valley home Sunday surrounded by friends. She was 77...
Date: 01/10/2004


YOUNG, David Wayne
YOUNG, David Wayne - November 28, 1944 - January 7, 2004 Passed away at the age of 59 in Walnut Creek. A resident of Alamo, David was born on November 28, 1944 in Concord, CA. He was the president of...
Date: 01/09/2004


YEE, Tang Fu-Ying
YEE, Tang Fu-Ying - "Brave Phoenix" passed peacefully on Jan. 2, 2004 cared for by loving family at the age of 91. She was born in Hoi Ping, Ping On Lay, Guangdong, China, where she was the first and...
Date: 01/09/2004


WARD, Nairne Forsyth, Jr.
WARD, Nairne Forsyth, Jr. - Died peacefully Jan. 2, 2004, at home in Aptos, CA, surrounded by family. Born Feb. 3, 1928, in Oakland, CA. Mr. Ward was the eldest of three children of Janet Nundy and N...
Date: 01/09/2004


SPEARS, Stanley C.
SPEARS, Stanley C. - In S an Francisco January 1, 2004. Dear brother of the late John and Gordon Spears and Dorothy Romer; dear uncle of Christina Tildon, Jim Romer, Victoria Archer, Steven and James...
Date: 01/09/2004


SKOLNICK, Alec
SKOLNICK, Alec - Age 89, died peacefully in his home Tuesday, January 6, 2004. He was the devoted husband of Emily for 61 years; beloved father of Marcia, Mark and Ellen; adored grandfather of Gianca...
Date: 01/09/2004


SARVER, Merle
SARVER, Merle - In Walnut Creek, on January 6, at 79 years of age. A native of Oakland, CA, moving to Contra Costa County in 1971. A homemaker for whom her family and friends were her life. Mother of...
Date: 01/09/2004


PAYNE, Rodney O.
PAYNE, Rodney O. - Of San Francisco. Born August 12, 1936. Died December 30, 2003. Beloved uncle of Dennis and Loretta Pfaff, Jerry Payne, Kelly Payne, Elizabeth Kenifick. No Services. NEPTUNE SOCIET...
Date: 01/09/2004


O'REGAN, Patrick John
O'REGAN, Patrick John - Called to Heaven on December 30, 2003 after complications resulting from a broken hip suffered while aboard a San Francisco Municipal Railway bus late last Spring. Patrick was...
Date: 01/09/2004


O'CONNOR, Dick
O'CONNOR, Dick - Friends are invited to a celebration of Dick's life Thursday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Stanford Memorial Church, Palm Drive, Stanford University. A reception will follow on campus. Dick...
Date: 01/09/2004


MOYLETT, James P.
MOYLETT, James P. - In San Francisco, December 13, 2003 at the age of 70. A native of Castlebar, Mayo Ireland. Survived in Ireland by his sisters Aine and Breege and many nieces, nephews and cousins....
Date: 01/09/2004


MARTIN, Helen Jane
MARTIN, Helen Jane - Passed away on January 6, 2004. In S.F., at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Michael Martin. Survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Marcelline and Joseph Peter Simini....
Date: 01/09/2004


MALEH, Harry
MALEH, Harry - Born July 6, 1931. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Randi Schultz and Marilyn Schiffman; son, Alan Maleh; grandchildr...
Date: 01/09/2004


MAGNER, Grant Jay
MAGNER, Grant Jay - February 3, 1952 - January 7, 2004 A native son, on January 7, 2004, Grant died peacefully following a courageous struggle with a terminal illness. Survived by his loving parents,...
Date: 01/09/2004


KRIENS, Donald Dwain
KRIENS, Donald Dwain - Age 78, born to John and Zelma in Iowa on August 13, 1925, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on the sixth of January. A loving and devoted...
Date: 01/09/2004


KOSEWIC, John Joseph
KOSEWIC, John Joseph - Peacefully at rest in San Francisco Jan. 7, 2004 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Victoria Kosewic and the late Susanna Kosewic; loving father of Doria, Terry (John), and t...
Date: 01/09/2004


HIGGINS, Jon S.
HIGGINS, Jon S. - September 4, 1941 - January 7, 2004 Jon S. Higgins of Alamo, CA. passed away quietly with his family by his side on January 7, 2004. He was 62 years old. Jon was born in Chicago, IL...
Date: 01/09/2004


HECKER, Alta G.
HECKER, Alta G. - March 5, 1912 - December 31, 2003 Retired realtor and broker. Original owner of Seven Hills Realty Company. Friend of the late Nick Contos. With thanks to Milagro Ayala for her fait...
Date: 01/09/2004


HARRIS, Tommy R.
HARRIS, Tommy R. - Tommy R. Harris of South San Francisco passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. He is survived by his children, Tommy, Jr. and Angelina, Both of ...
Date: 01/09/2004


ELLIS, Brother Howard C. "Hal", S.J.
ELLIS, Brother Howard C. "Hal", S.J. - In Los Gatos, CA on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 after a long bout with cancer. He had just celebrated his 90th birthday and had been a Jesuit for 49 years. Born in...
Date: 01/09/2004


DuPERTUIS, Jean
DuPERTUIS, Jean - Mary Jean Bare DuPertuis, a long-time resident of Mill Valley, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at her home in Santa Rosa. She was 78 years old. A native of Jackson, MS, Jean went ...
Date: 01/09/2004


Du BOIS, Phyllis Lindblom
Du BOIS, Phyllis Lindblom - Gone home to be with the Lord, January 3, 2004 at the age of 76. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Wood Du Bois. Loving mother of Ken Sutherland, Carla Dodge, Bru...
Date: 01/09/2004


DENIZ, Robert Mark
DENIZ, Robert Mark - December 30, 2003 at age 38. Dearly beloved son of Dorothy C. Hartnett and Daniel A. Deniz; beloved brother of Karmina L. Murillo; cherished uncle of David W. Duran, Jr. Robert i...
Date: 01/09/2004


DE MATTEI, Eugene
DE MATTEI, Eugene - Born November 14, 1915 in Oakland, CA. Passed away peacefully in San Francisco, surrounded by his loving family, on January 5, 2004 at age 88. Loving and devoted husband of 62 yea...
Date: 01/09/2004


CORMACK, Douglas Stuart
CORMACK, Douglas Stuart - Died peacefully at his home, on January 1, 2004. Born in Dunbar, Scotland, May 2, 1921, the only son of the late George B. and May S. (Chittick) Cormack, Doug grew up in Gle...
Date: 01/09/2004


CORDES-PEETERS, Elizabeth R.
CORDES-PEETERS, Elizabeth R. - On Sept. 20, 2003 at Falcon's Landing in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Peeters and the late Joseph J. Cordes, Sr. of San Francisco; devot...
Date: 01/09/2004


BRICKLEY, Catherine (Alcazar)
BRICKLEY, Catherine (Alcazar) - Peacefully in Millbrae January 6, 2004 age 88. Preceded in death by her dearly beloved husband of 63 years Joseph and son Larry; loving mother of Sue (Gil) Medeiros, K...
Date: 01/09/2004


BIANCHI, Robert J. "Bob"
BIANCHI, Robert J. "Bob" - Passed away January 7, 2004 at his home in San Ramon. Bob is survived by his wife of 30 years Linda J. Bianchi; his daughter Melissa Bianchi both of San Ramon and his siste...
Date: 01/09/2004


BANKS, Benson Thomas
BANKS, Benson Thomas - 88, passed away Dec. 6th in Austin, TX. He was a longtime resident of San Francisco and Menlo Park. A graduate of Lowell High School, he worked many years for the SF Examiner a...
Date: 01/09/2004


AVILA, Benilda Martinez aka "Tia Beny"
AVILA, Benilda Martinez aka "Tia Beny" - Celebrated life from February 18, 1920 to January 6, 2004. Survived by the sons: Tito, Brother Michael Avila F.S.C., Jim, two sisters Antonia & Lydia; seven g...
Date: 01/09/2004


Paul W. Keyes -- TV producer, comedy writer
Paul W. Keyes, Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and producer for some of television's classic shows including "The Jack Paar Tonight Show," "The Dean Martin Show" and "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," ha...
Date: 01/09/2004


Rose Weilerstein -- started prison visits program
Rose Weilerstein, co-founder of Berkeley Hills Nursery School and Prison MATCH, a program that enables San Francisco County jail inmates to visit regularly with their children, has died of congestiv...
Date: 01/09/2004




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