Obituaries Reported to our Website
ElsieJean Mahoney Windfeldt
- Class of Fall 1957 passed away on April 10,2011 from Myaloma Cancer.
Her husband Ed Windfeldt graduated with the Spring class of 1956.
Idella (Rusty) Hill Stoob, class of Spring 1953, passed away February 3, 2011.
Sherle Lee Demaree birth: February 6, 1921 death: February 12, 2007 - Class of 1939
Lorraine G. (Lindahn) Demaree birth: February 9, 1924 - death: November 30, 2007 - Class of 1942
Harry Duff 1916 - 2010 - Teacher Notice From Daughter Agnes F'68
Lorraine M. Franke
Lorraine M. (Fulmer) Franke Passed away peacefully on October 8, 2010, at the
age of 86. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Wipprecht (William), Gloria
Franke S'67 and Barbara Seliga (Thom); granddaughter Patricia McGough and
great-grand daughter Madison. Preceded in death by her husband and High School
Sweetheart Ed Franke. Lorraine was born and raised in San Francisco, attended
Aptos Jr. High and Balboa High School. With a loving family and many life-long
friends Lorraine graced and enriched the lives of everyone she knew. She was a
lifelong Member of the California Druids Green Valley Circle #73 and the Balboa
Dolls. She was active in the Serra Bowling Team, Mahjong Club, Millbrae Bridge
Club, and traveled with the Conquistadores Motor Home Club. Lorraine will be
greatly missed by her family, friends and neighbors Memorial services will be
held at 11am on Thursday, October 28th, at The Chapel of the Highlands, 194
Millwood Drive, Millbrae. A "Celebration of Life" will follow at Green Hills
Country Club, 500 Ludeman Lane, Millbrae. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made in Lorraine's name to The Druids Scholarship Awards Program, c/o Bill
DeWitt; 1645 Deardorf Lane, Concord, Ca 94519.
Paul Micallef
Paul Micallef 1936-2010 Paul died Oct. 12, 2010 in Maui, HI surrounded by his
wife and children. Paul traveled to HI to celebrate the marriage of his niece
and had enjoyed several days of festivities and a trip to Haleakala Crater.
During two years of treatment for synovial sarcoma he never lost his positive
attitude and continued to travel and enjoy gathering with family and friends.
Paul was born to Charles & Mary Micallef in S. F., CA in 1936 where Maltese was
his first language. He attended Balboa High before entering Peter Chanel
Seminary, and earned his B. A. from Catholic Univ. in Wash. D.C. but did not
join the priesthood. He received a teaching credential from USF and a masters in
counseling from St. Mary's College. Paul taught high school for 31 yrs. in the
S. F. Unified Sch. Dist. ending his career counseling and teaching English at
the School of the Arts. He loved books, opera, bread baking and pizza parties
using his outdoor forno. He was a fine wine maker and won many awards for his
zinfandel. He loved the sea and all things Italian. He was a champion putterer
who could fix almost anything. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter,
Shannon (Tom) Ross, son, Sean (Katie) Micallef, former wife, Kathie,
step-children: Susan (Bob) Gavrich, Katie (Lance) Womack & Richard Price.
Beloved Nanu to Fiona & Amelia Ross and Morgan & Roane Micallef. Adored
grandfather to Lucy Gavrich, Bryn & Cooper Womack. He was a kind, patient and
caring person who will be greatly missed by his sisters, Carmena Yates & Theresa
Gaddini, his cousin Bob (Karen) Micallef, many nieces and nephews, and numerous
other relatives and legions of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to
Healdsburg Food Pantry, P O Box 1646 Healdsburg, Ca 95448.
Robert Gorrebeeck
Robert Gorrebeeck Passed away peacefully on October 21 at the age of 80. Beloved
husband of 56yrs to Ida Gorrebeeck; loving father of Brenda Brewer, Keith
Gorrebeeck and Teresa Gorrebeeck; caring grandfather of Angela Rios and great
grandfather of Shay Rios and Vaeda Crawford. Robert was a native San Franciscan
who attended Balboa High School and later joined the US Navy and fought in the
Korean War. He lived in Daly City for over 50 years and retired as a High Rise
Window Washer Union Local #44. Family and friends may visit Monday from 3-9pm
and are invited to attend the Rosary Service at 7pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY
500 Westlake Avenue Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at
10:30am at St. Andrew Church 1571 Southgate Ave., Daly City. Burial to follow at
Italian Cemetery, Colma.
John F. Roake (teacher)
John F. Roake May 21, 1918-October 11, 2010: John F. Roake, a long time Bay Area
resident, passed away quietly in his sleep at age 92, surrounded by many of his
loved ones while under palliative care at the Veteran's Administration Hospital
in Palo Alto. Scholar, decorated combat Marine, teacher, and lawyer for many
years, Roake raised eight children in Burlingame and Hillsborough. In his later
years he moved to Alameda with his wife Elizabeth, before returning to the VA
Facility to live out his twilight years among his fellow warriors and abundant
visitors. He loved it there. Roake was a fine father and doting grandfather. He
was raised in adversity and passed along a sense of perseverance to those who
knew him. He grew up in austere conditions in South Boston among his eleven
brothers and sisters, yet attended Boston Latin and the Boston College on
scholarships. At first rejected by the Marines as too small with poor eyesight
when World War II erupted, he worked out relentlessly and became a Marine
Lieutenant, who served heroically in the Marshall Island Pacific Campaign, where
he lost a leg to enemy action. He never let his one leg slow him down. He
recuperated at Mare Island, developing a love of the Bay Area. He was medically
retired from the Marines, returned to Boston to marry Ellen Foley, and then
returned to San Francisco where he and Ellen remained and raised eight children.
John taught at Balboa High School in San Francisco while attending USF at night
to earn his Juris Doctorate degree, and received his Masters at San Francisco
State. After entering private practice for a few years, he then became an
Assistant District Attorney in San Mateo County, before returning to private
practice and teaching at the College of San Mateo. He was a member of The
California Bar Association, The Knights of Columbus, Boston College Alumni,
Serra High School and St. Bartholomew's Men's Club and several civic
organizations throughout San Mateo County. He was a man of grit yet always
offered a kind gesture towards those he loved and those in need. All reveled in
his spell binding tales. All will sorely miss him. Roake is survived by his
eight children by Ellen Roake: (Michael (Joanne), Patricia Russell (Darrell);
Bill (Cris); Tim (Kathleen); Ann; Denis (Joni); Deirdre McQuillan (Kevin); and
Jim (Tracey); 12 beloved grandchildren, and 4 Great grand children; and his
wife, Elizabeth and her children; Jane, Judy, Paul and Patricia. Services will
be held on Monday, October 18, 2010, at 10 a.m. (viewing) and 11:00 am
(services) at Skylawn Memorial Park/ Lifemark Center at Highway 92 and Skyline
Blvd., San Mateo. There will be a luncheon reception after. In lieu of flowers,
you are welcome to make contributions to The Samaritan House at 4031 Pacific
Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403 or online at
www.samaritanhouse.com.
Nick Zlatunich
Nick Zlatunich Dec. 1, 1916 - Oct. 14, 2010 Nick was a San Francisco Native for
almost 94 years. Nick lived independently up to the very end, when he lost a
brief battle to cancer. We will all miss him terribly. Nick is survived by his
daughter Mary Della Maggiora, by the sons of his late wife Nadine Zlatunich,
Michael, and Patrick Chase, "Jeanette Jacobi", his brothers Tom and Bill
Zlatunich, and his sister Anne Brown, as well as multiple nieces, nephews,
grandchildren, great grand children, and close friends. Nick grew up in Bernal
Heights. He had eight Brothers and sisters. He graduated from Balboa High
School. During World War II he managed the Warehouse at the Hunter's Point Ship
yard. In 1947 he opened Lakeside Hardware and Lumber on 44th Avenue and Taraval
Street with his brother Tom. After 50 years he retired and traveled extensively
with his late wife Nadine. He was a master craftsman and enjoyed wood working
projects such as equestrian jumps, tack truncks, and Adirondack chairs. He also
loved to vacation and work at the Family's Lake County cabin. He was a lifelong
49ner fan. Nick was always happy and kind to all. We loved him dearly. There was
only one rich Uncle Nick! The family would like to thank Kaiser Doctor Carl L.
Thomas and special thanks to Nick's personal Doctor for the past 6 years
Alexander O. Levy. Visitation will be held Friday October 22nd at 4pm with a
Rosary at 7pm at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave. Daly City. A Funeral
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 23, at 11am at St. Gabriel Church,
2559 40th Avenue, San Francisco. Committal Private, Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
Memorial gifts in memory of Nick can be made to: Balboa Alumni Association, PO
Box 31866, San Francisco, Ca. 94131.
Sandra Ann Schiavone
Sandra Ann Schiavone Age 66, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010, at her home
in Grass Valley with her husband Lou Schiavone by her side. Sandra was born
October 21, 1944 to Jimmy and Nancy Edwards. Sandra was raised in San Francisco,
graduated from Balboa High School in 1963 and lived in the bay area peninsula
until settling in Grass Valley. Sandra is survived by her husband of 48 years,
Lou Schiavone, daughter Jenine Alftin, son-in-law Per Alftin of Woodside,
California, daughter Janiece Oebker, son-in-law Jim Oebker of Grass Valley,
California, son Louie Schiavone, daughter-in-law Katie Schiavone of Meadow Vista
California, her grand children Marie Alftin, Angela Alftin, Joey Alftin,
Christine Alftin, Nick Alftin, Jack Oebker, Max Oebker, Kate Oebker, Ben
Schiavone and Enzo Schiavone and her mother Helen Edwards. Services will be held
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at 10:00am at Calvary Chapel Auburn. Memorial
contributions to Calvary Chapel Auburn, 1101 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
are welcomed.
YOUNG, Josephine
October 25, 2009
Josephine Young Sept. 24, 1924 - Aug. 29, 2009 Resident of Concord Josephine was
born in San Francisco and graduated from Balboa High School in 1943. She is
survived by her daughter Marcia Hart, of Concord, sisters Edna McLaughlin and
Eleanor Baiocchi, grandchildren Amy, Jack and David, and great grandchildren
Isaiah and Katrina. She will be missed by many.
DALCOLLETTO, Robert
March 17, 2010
Robert Peter DalColletto At age 71 he passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2010
in his home with his son and wife by his side. Born in San Francisco on April 9,
1938 to Luigi DalColletto and Rita DalColletto Belluomini. Survived by his wife
Karen; son Robert L. (Kazumi); grandson Lucas; brother Louis (Denise), George
Belluomini (Margie) plus many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Balboa High
School. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers please make donations
in Robert's name to Hopice or Cancer Society.
FEDER, Vale I.
August 26, 2001
FEDER Vale I. -- On August 19 2001 in Berkeley California. Preceded in death by
her husband Edward L. Feder. Survived by her sister Roslyn Beauchamp; and many
wonderful friends. She was employed as a teacher for many years at Balboa High
School. As per her request no services will be held. Contributions can be made
to the charity of your choice. NEWS
SAN FRANCISCO / Memorial Funds For Teachers' Families
October 13, 1999
Memorial funds have been set up at two San Francisco high schools to help the
families of teachers Noel Ridual and Maria "Ola" Marquicias who were slain over
the weekend by a neighbor who then killed himself. Marquicias was a special
education teacher at Balboa High School whose husband and two children ages 11
and 9 live in the Philippines with her mother. Contributions in her name may be
sent to Balboa High School 1000 Cayuga Avenue San Francisco CA 94112. Ridual a
math teacher at Lincoln High School and his wife Josephine were also killed.
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MANDEL, Arthur Saul
December 29, 2006
Arthur Saul Mandel In San Francisco on December 27, 2006 at 86 years of age. A
graduate of Balboa High School in San Francisco, WWII Navy veteran and a letter
carrier for over 25 years. Predeceased in death by his sister Ruth Mandel
Eskenazi. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Donations in his memory
may be made to the Tenderloin Outreach Program of Jewish Family and Children
Services, 1600 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115.
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HARRINGTON, Barbara
June 11, 2009
Barbara Harrington (Johnson) Born 1928, passed away June 8th 2009. A native of
San Francisco, graduate of Balboa High School, she is survived by her loving
husband, Bill Harrington; daughters Karen Silver (Dan), Laurie Thomas (Dennis)
and grandchildren Darrell (Rachel), Lindsay and Brooke. Barbara worked for the
Post Office for 20 years, enjoyed her family, garden, crafts, travel. Donations
may be sent to Pathways Hospice. Pathwayshealth.org. Memorial service and burial
June 13 at Skylawn Memorial Park, 650-349-4411.
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NORRIS, Mary N.
December 4, 2007
Mary N. Norris (Carlomagno) At rest December 1, 2007 Beloved wife of the late
Frederick Norris. Loving mother of David (Julie) Norris. Cherished grandmother
of Gino (Renee) and Vince (Jill) Norris. Great-grandmother of Zachary, Trevor,
Jacqueline, Nicolette and Andrew. Longtime parishioner of St. Brendan Church. A
native of San Francisco and a graduate of Balboa High School. Friends are
invited to celebrate the Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at St. Brendan
Church. Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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CROWLEY, Margaret
March 15, 2010
Margaret Genevieve Crowley May 27, 1920 ~ March 9, 2010 Born in San Francisco to
Dominic and Alice Larramendy, Margaret (or Marg to her closest friends) grew up
on Cayuga Street with family ties to Hayes Park Laundry and the local French
community. Margaret attended Corpus Christi School and Balboa High School.
Following the untimely passing of her mother, Margaret was guided and supported
by her loving grandmother Genevieve, or Gram. Margaret was preceded in death by
her loving husband Robert (Bob)
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Entrepreneur eyes San Francisco mayor's race
By Heather Knight | March 7, 2010
Standing before a class in entrepreneurship at San Francisco's Balboa High
School, Joanna Rees gave the 15 seniors a memorable lesson in gumption. The
48-year-old founder of VSP Capital, a venture capital firm, explained her
bruising battle to break into the cutthroat, male-dominated world as a young
woman with no previous experience in venture capitalism. "I heard 'No' 200 times
in a row," she told them of hitting up potential investors for money to start
her own fund. "Why do you think they said no?
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RUGGERI, Fred Beba
February 28, 2010
Fred Beba Ruggeri Beba Ruggeri was born on October 22, 1916 to Maria and Emilio
Ruggeri, Italian immigrants, on McAllister Street, San Francisco. The family
shortly thereafter moved to the Excelsior District, Gods Country, where Beba was
to spend the remainder of his life. Beba attended Monroe Elementary School and
Balboa High School. He went to the Civilian Conservation Corps camps with many
of the neighborhood boys, earning $25 a month; he was allowed to keep $5 and the
remainder was sent home to his family.
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HARNEY, Darlene
February 26, 2010
Darlene Yvonne Harney Art patron, award-winning artist and former long-time Fine
Arts Director for the San Mateo County Fair, Darlene Yvonne Harney passed away
after a lengthy illness on February 22 at the age of 75. Born on April 30, 1934
in Bremerton, WA, Darlene attended Balboa High School in San Francisco where she
was a member of "The Club" - an informal group of friends who met regularly for
more than 50 years. She was married to John W. Harney in 1952. Darlene held
several jobs in her early adulthood, but is best known as the driving force
behind the arts program associated with the annual fair.
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KNIGHT, Ernestine
February 21, 2010
Ernestine Knight Independent to the end, Ernestine Knight died peacefully in
January 2010 at Saint Mary's Hospital. Ernestine was a San Franciscan through
and through living her entire life in the city, Ernestine felt that San
Francisco was the only place to be. At 91, she lived in the Ingleside District
for over 60 years. With help from Meals on Wheels, family and the support of her
neighbors, Ernestine lived until the end the way she wanted, on her own terms,
independently. Ernestine grew up in Glenpark, graduated from Balboa High School,
and lived in the outer Mission before settling permanently in Ingleside.
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ROSE, Elbert
January 3, 2010
Elbert Rose Also known as Al or Elbie passed away on December 29th. Born in San
Francisco in 1917 he grew up in the Bayview's Butchertown enclave and attended
Balboa High School. A proud Submarine Veteran he entered the Navy in his teens
and served as a cook throughout World War II aboard the Shad and Greenling. Upon
returning home he ventured to the Italian American Social Hall where he
introduced himself as Al Rosa in hopes of landing a date with Olga Francesconi
whom he had the good fortune to marry in 1948.
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GONZALES Dolores
December 27, 2009
Dolores Merlyn Gonzales Age 71. Passed on December 19 surrounded by her family.
She was the loving sister of Cecilia Velez Vincent (Jan) Gonzales and the late
Arthur Gonzales. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Anne Gonzales. She
was the adored aunt of Frank Mark Tina (Ed) and Terry Catherine Cynthia Victoria
Christina Vanessa Gabriella Samantha Isaiah and Jade-Alecia. Dee was born in
Denver Colorado and grew up in the Bernal Heights District San Francisco and
graduated from Balboa High School she then worked for Pac Bell for 35 years
where she met a lifetime of friends that she cherished dearly.
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MENICUCCI Donald
December 27, 2009
Donald F. Menicucci March 22 1923 - Dec. 23 2009 86 peacefully passed away
Wednesday in Vallejo with his family by his side. He was born and raised in San
Francisco lived in Millbrae Burlingame and Rancho Murieta before moving to
Vallejo in 2001. Don was a principle partner in Arc Electric Co. a family owned
electrical contracting business in San Francisco for more than 46 years retiring
in 1984. He was a member of the SFNECA; the Italian American Social Club; the
Balboa High School Hall of Fame and served as a director for the Rancho Murieta
CSD and as a bond commissioner for the Vallejo USD. He was an avid golfer and an
accomplished local football player playing for Balboa High School USF the U.S.
Coast Guard the Clippers and finally the 49ers.
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BOLLA Louis
December 20, 2009
Louis M. Bolla Passed away in San Rafael on December 12 2009 at the age of 87.
Raised in San Francisco a graduate of Balboa High School. He proudly served in
the U.S. Navy during WWII. Louie worked for many years for the City and County
of San Francisco as a stationery engineer. Louis is the beloved husband of
Bernice Bolla of Novato. He is the loving father to Michelle Herrera. He
cherished his grandchildren Daniel Herrera (Karen) Brian Herrera Michael Herrera
(Gina) and Maria Loveless (Robert)
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ARROYO Patricia F.
December 13, 2009
Patricia F. Arroyo Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and sister passed away
December 8th, 2009 in Hideaway, Texas at the age of 68. Pat was born in San
Francisco, November 13, 1941. She attended Balboa High School and lived and
worked in the Bay Area for most of her life. Pat is survived by her husband
Rodin Arroyo, her daughter Stacy King of Nevada, son Tim Long of Kansas, her
four grandchildren Tyler Jobson, Jake King, Ryan and Kelly Long, Brothers Dan
and Mike Kirby of Oakland and sister Janice Jordan of Nevada.
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PICKRELL Virginia Clausen
November 25, 2009
Virginia Clausen Pickrell Passed away peacefully November 10, 2009 at Marin
Convalescent Hospital with her family close by. Born in 1917 to May and Christen
Clausen of San Francisco, Virginia attended Balboa High School where she was
class valedictorian. She graduated from Stanford University in 1939 with a
degree in biology. It was at Stanford that she met her future husband, Daniel
John Pickrell. Virginia and Dan were married in 1942. Their union lasted nearly
sixty years. During World War II, Virginia worked as a biologist at Cutter
Laboratories.
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ALLEN Charles William
November 1, 2009
Charles William Allen Of Daly City, CA passed away at his home peacefully on
October 26, 2009 at the age of 66 after a long illness. He is survived by his
wife Victoria, his sons Michael (Maureen) and John and grandchildren Chris, Sean
and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his two brothers, John Grigsby and Harry
Sowle, his sister Faye Lomax and many nieces and nephews. Charles was born and
raised in San Francisco and attended Balboa High School. He joined the Operating
Engineers apprenticeship program and became a Journeyman.
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YOUNG, Josephine
October 25, 2009
Josephine Young Sept. 24, 1924 - Aug. 29, 2009 Resident of Concord Josephine was
born in San Francisco and graduated from Balboa High School in 1943. She is
survived by her daughter Marcia Hart, of Concord, sisters Edna McLaughlin and
Eleanor Baiocchi, grandchildren Amy, Jack and David, and great grandchildren
Isaiah and Katrina. She will be missed by many.
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MCDEVITT, Margaret Anne
October 22, 2009
Margaret Anne McDevitt (Nee McLennan) returned to the Lord on Monday, October
19, 2009 with her family by her side. Peggy, as she was known by those close to
her, will be deeply missed. Born in Chicago, Illinois in April 1931, her
parents, Robert W. and Margaret E. McLennan, brought Peggy and her brothers,
Bob, Gene, and Jim, to California in December 1941. They lived in Vallejo, later
moving to San Francisco where Peggy's sister, Marie, was born. Peggy graduated
from Balboa High School, San Francisco, class of 1949.
LUSTENBERGER, Betty
January 17, 2010
Betty Lustenberger March 6, 1928 - Jan. 12, 2010 Passed away peacefully at home,
with her family by her side. Betty leaves behind her devoted husband of 58
years, Robert J. Lustenberger, daughters (and son-in-laws) Terry (Al) Exner,
Joan (Jack) Purcell, and Jill (Scott) Sebben, son Bill Lustenberger, grandsons'
Michael (Sara) and Scott Exner, Bill Bradford, and granddaughers' Samantha
Sebben, Kimi Camozzi and Holly Lustenberger. Born in San Francisco to Yolanda
and Bill Strand, Betty graduated from Balboa High School and San Francisco State
University.
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TWEGBE, Isaac
January 16, 2010
Isaac Billuh-Gma Twegbe Retired teacher from San Francisco Unified School
District passed away Friday January 8 2010 after an extended illness. He was
born in Cape Palmas Liberia in 1937 and was the oldest son of John Walloh Twegbe
and Kun Saliah Sorbor Munah. Isaac began teaching in San Francisco at Rafael
Weill Elementary School and also worked at Ben Franklin Middle School A. P.
Giannini Middle School Balboa High School and Philip and Sala Burton High School
where he retired after 26 years in the District.
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WIRDZEK, John
January 13, 2010
John F. Wirdzek Feb 6 1923 to Jan. 10 2010 John Frank Wirdzek passed away
peacefully after a short illness in Castro Valley CA January 10 2010 at the age
of 86. John was born in Pocatello Idaho raised in Tooele Utah and moved with his
family to San Francisco at age 12. He attended Balboa High School served in the
Merchant Marines during World War II and was a long-time resident of Millbrae
where he raised his family with his wife of 58 years Mary....
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LUGON, Armand
October 14, 2009
Armand Lugon July 22, 1935 - October 10, 2009 Armand always said to keep it
short, simple and to the point. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on
October 10, at Kaiser hospital from liver cancer. A native of San Francisco, he
graduated Balboa High School in 1953. He was a loving husband to Diane for 48
years and a great Dad to our son Steve. Armand also leaves behind a sister, also
named Diane, nieces, nephews, and good friends. He served his time in the Army,
went to work for PG&E and retired after 35 years there.
BRODEK, Richard
October 1, 2009
Richard Brodek Rich passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2009, after a courageous
battle with cancer. Rich was born March 11, 1951, in Chicago, IL. and grew up in
San Francisco. He graduated from Balboa High School, fall of 1968, and was a
member of ROTC. He is survived by his loving wife Anette, loving parents Ray &
Jean, brother Ray, Jr., sister Sylvia. His mother-in-law Ruth, sister-in-law
Birgit & brother-in-law Helge of Denmark, many nieces, nephews, cousins, god
children and loving friends.
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SOMERA, Bobby D.
September 19, 2009
Bobby D. Somera Feb. 3, 1960 - Sept. 15, 2009 Surrounded by his loving family,
Bobby Dollente Somera passed away peacefully on Sept. 15 in Daly City after a
short illness. He was 49. Bobby was born in San Francisco and graduated with the
Class of 1977 from Balboa High School, where he was a member of the school's
JROTC. He went on to graduate from California State University, Hayward. A
longtime Daly City resident, Bobby most recently worked as an accounting
administrator with Bay View Funding of San Mateo.
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MULHERN, Katherine
September 18, 2009
Katherine Mulhern Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2009 at the age of 91.
Loving sister of Margaret (Robert) Lansche and the late James Mulhern and Marian
Neelley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. She
was a native San Franciscan and Graduate of Balboa High School. She will be
dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The Memorial Service will be
celebrated on Saturday at 1pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY 500 Westlake Avenue
Daly City.
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TOCHILIN, Slava John
September 18, 2009
Slava John Tochilin Slava John Tochilin passed away on September 16, 2009, at
the age of 86 following a brief battle with cancer. Born in San Francisco on
August 19, 1923, Slava lived in San Francisco and Daly City his entire life. He
graduated from Balboa High School and was a Navy fighter pilot during World War
II. His active duty and reserve Naval service spanned 21 years, and he retired
at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He worked for 27 years at the S.F.P.D.,
rising to the rank of Inspector.
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LINGSCH, Aldine C.
September 17, 2009
Aldine C. Lingsch On September 12, 2009, at the age of 92, Aldine passed away in
her daughter's Turlock, CA home, with her family surrounding her. Aldine was
third generation native San Franciscan, having attended Longfellow Elementary
and Balboa High School, Class of 1935. She was a long time member of the
Longfellow PTA and a member of the Eastern Star, Crocker Chapter 382 and the
Native Daughters of the Golden West. Known for her "spit-fire" personality and
her soft-hearted warmth and generosity, Aldine will be remembered for her
delicious cooking, love of knitting/sewing and the gift of nurturing family and
friends alike.
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BERDALL, Josephine Louise
August 23, 2009
Josephine Louise Berdall Of Belmont CA, born May 5, 1927 in San Francisco, CA;
died August 6, 2009 in San Mateo, CA. She was predeceased by parents; Louis and
Marianna Sertorelli and husband, Gordon Berdall. Jo graduated from Balboa High
School in 1945 and St. Mary's College of Nursing in 1948. She worked as a
registered nurse in various San Francisco area hospitals and devoted 24 years of
service to San Mateo Medical Center (Chope Hospital). Jo was an excellent
Italian cook and baker who enjoyed reading and her family.
Ronald John Venditti
Minister Robert Bobby Hilt Class of 1960
Joseph Espinosa Class of 1953
William J Whitney Class of 1945
Jim McLennan Class of 1950