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Cecilia Narog Humecke
May 6, 1923 - February 24, 2026
San Jose, California
Funeral Mass: Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
at St Christopher Catholic Church,
San Jose, CA
Interment:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Cecilia passed away peacefully at 102 years of age in her home of 63 years. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, the fourth of seven children born to Joseph and Rozalia Narog. Cecilia was proud of her Polish upbringing, attending All Saints Polish Catholic Elementary School. Upon graduation from Edison High School, she was offered a college scholarship but opted instead to accept a position with First National Bank where she worked for eight years.
Having lived through WWII, she told many stories about what life was like at that time, rationing, hostessing at the USO, knitting sweaters and socks for the military and contributing to the war effort, not to mention all the dances she attended, happily dancing the night away.
Impressed during a California vacation at age 25, Cecilia returned to San Francisco where she was fortunate to immediately find employment with Owens Illinois Glass Company. Cecilia loved living in San Francisco and told stories of the fun she had with her coworkers, frequenting restaurants and bars after work. These ladies remained life-long friends. On a weekend getaway to Pleasanton at the Hearst Ranch (now Castlewood Country Club), Cecilia met Ray Humecke. Their friendship grew into love and ten months later they were married at St. Vincent De Paul Church in San Francisco. Shortly thereafter they moved to Los Altos and became members of St. Simon Church. Their family grew quickly to include four daughters and in 1963, they relocated to Willow Glen, where their fifth daughter was born and where Cecilia would live until her passing.
Cecilia’s most treasured times were with family and friends from St. Simon and St. Christopher, Notre Dame Alumni Association (Ray graduated from University of Notre Dame) and the cherished Sweetbriar Drive friends over the years. Having few California relatives, these friends became her family. Cecilia was a skilled bridge player and loved to win, as she did any game she played. She was a member of the Notre Dame bridge group for more than sixty years. Cecilia and Ray enjoyed traveling the world, ballroom dancing (they won awards, so says the SJ Mercury News) and were known for their hospitality, hosting numerous cocktail parties. Cecilia retired from San Jose Water Company in 1987, and she remained a lifelong learner. Until a few days before her passing, she could be found at the kitchen table checking her emails and e-reading Silicon Valley Reads books as well as the St. Christopher Ladies Guild book recommendations on her iPad.
Cecilia was predeceased by her loving husband, Ray; her brother; and four of her sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Mary, Patricia, Jean Bell (Steve), Nancy Diaz (Fred) and Laura Antrim (Jeff); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Weglinski; and sister-in law, Gerry Humecke; and many nieces and nephews. Cecilia was blessed to be able to stay in her home until the end, thanks to the loving care of Virgie, Irma, Rosa, May and Claudia. She was so grateful to Mike for faithfully bringing Communion every Sunday morning. And the family is so appreciative of the love and care provided by Kristine, Elvira, Josefina and Claudia from Hospice toward the end of her journey.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, March 6 at St Christoper Catholic Church, 1576 Curtner Ave, San Jose. As flowers are not allowed on the altar during Lent, please consider a donation to Sacred Heart Community Service, St. Christopher Church or the charity of your choice.
Gary Earl Manchester
July 14, 1954 - February 23, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Gary Manchester was born in Anaheim, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 71 years old.
Alan A Arkin
April 11, 1930 - February 20, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Residence
Alan Arkin was born in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 95 years old.
Georgina Gertrude Ingram
July 17, 1924 - February 20, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
West Lawn Cemetery,
Henryetta, OK
Georgina Ingram was born in Hoehne, Colorado and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 101 years old.
Leona Mae Textor
March 8, 1944 - February 19, 2026
Union City, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Residence
Leona Textor was born in Brenham, Texas and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.
Susan Lynn Scott
October 25, 1942 - February 17, 2026
San Jose, California
Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
at Holy Spirit Church,
San Jose, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Los Gatos Memorial Park,
San Jose, CA
Susan Lynn (Peter) Scott, 83, left us peacefully on February 17, 2026. Susan loved cooking, gardening and decorating; she enjoyed sharing all of her creations with others. Susan remained joyful throughout her life; her greatest love was her family, who remained by her side until her passing.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nicole L Scott Holley. Susan is survived by her husband, William E. Scott II; son, Spencer Scott (Abby); grandson, Trevor Holley; sisters, Kathy Aguayo (Herman), Barbara Markus (Don); cousin, Diane Wasnak; nieces, Amanda Tuttle, Marissa Noury; and nephew, Tim Scott.
All who loved Susan are invited to her Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life at 11am on Saturday, March 14 at Holy Spirit Church, 1200 Redmond Ave, San Jose.
Gerald Leroy Halvorson
May 9, 1947 - February 14, 2026
San Jose, California
Visitation: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
at San Jose Funeral Service,
San Jose, CA
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 03:00 PM
at San Jose Funeral Service,
San Jose, CA
Graveside Service: Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Interment:
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery,
Dixon, CA
Gerald Halvorson was born in Winnebago, Minnesota and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 78 years old.
Memorial and Live Stream Video
Cheryl Ann Sizemore
March 25, 1954 - February 9, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment:
Residence
Cheryl Sizemore was born in Ohio and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 71 years old.
Lea Suzanne Van Praag
May 9, 1982 - February 7, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Residence
Lea Van Praag was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 43 years old.
Cesaria Matudio Villasista
July 28, 1938 - February 7, 2026
San Jose, California
Visitation: Monday, March 2, 2026, 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
at St Victor Catholic Church,
San Jose, CA
Vigil/Rosary at 03:00 PM
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM
at St Victor Catholic Church,
San Jose, CA
Graveside service to follow
Interment:
Calvary Catholic Cemetery,
San Jose, CA
Cesaria “Charing” Villasista passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 87, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Bantog, Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines, on July 28, 1938 to parents Mariano Matudio and Pascuala Gorospe, Cesaria was the second of four children. Growing up, she worked hard alongside her farming parents. Through perseverance and dedication, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines. She received her Board Certified Pharmacy License from the Republic of the Philippines Civil Service Commission on June 23, 1963.
In 1970, Cesaria came to the United States, bringing her three children, Agnes, Ray, and John, to settle in San Jose, California, where she made her lifelong home. As a mother, she raised her children with love, discipline, strength, and determination while working hard at a Del Monte cannery and then at several technology/electronics companies (Synertec, Advanced Micro, Analog Devices Inc). Never wanting to slow down, she later worked part-time for Club Demonstration Services at Costco, as a product demonstrator, well into her 70s.
Throughout her life’s many challenges, Cesaria placed her trust in God. Cesaria loved spending time with family and found joy in her hobbies. She loved gardening at home and generously shared the fruits and vegetables she grew with family, friends, and neighbors. She was a wonderful cook, making classic Filipino dishes and her specialty was her lumpia (personal recipe) making sure to customize the recipe to her children and grandchildren's tastes. Her eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She was proud of them, celebrated their accomplishments, and she would share with them stories of her life experiences. She loved her independence and her bus pass was her pride and joy, giving her the freedom to go wherever and whenever she pleased.
Cesaria was a thoughtful and caring friend, always ready to lend a helping hand. She was a stage IV breast cancer survivor for nine years, a testament to her strength and resilience.
The family extends much gratitude to all those who offered prayers for Cesaria, and we pray God take her into His kingdom in Heaven.
She is survived by three siblings, her brother Laddy (Amy), her sister Pacing, and her sister Paz; her children, Agnes (Abdul), Ray, and John (Erika); her eleven grandchildren, Ryan, Regina (Jordan), Ronnie (Phillida), Matthew (Kristina), Devin, Jaedon, Avery, Landen, Saraye, Jakob, and Addison; and her four great-grandchildren, Aleah, Andre, Jonas, and Camilla; all her many nieces and nephews; and her chosen family and lifelong best friend, Virginia, and Virginia's son, Freddie.
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Glenda Anne Voss
May 23, 1940 - February 5, 2026
San Jose, California
Graveside Service: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:30 AM
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Los Gatos Memorial Park,
San Jose, CA
Glenda Voss was born in Norfold, Virginia and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.
Susan Marie Fitts
May 7, 1944 - February 2, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church,
Saratoga, CA
Susan Fitts was born in Livingston, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.
Kelly Manjula Koza
July 26, 1963 - February 2, 2026
Santa Clara, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Mata Amritanandamayi Math,
Kerala, India
Kelly Koza was born in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 62 years old.
Jolon Michael Nicolau
October 18, 1978 - January 30, 2026
San Jose, California
Visitation: Friday, February 6, 2026, 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
at Foxworthy Baptist Church,
San Jose, CA
Funeral Service: Friday, February 6, 2026, 02:30 PM
at Foxworthy Baptist Church,
San Jose, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Residence
Jolon Nicolau was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 47 years old.
Nga Nhu Dinh
March 9, 1944 - January 28, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,
San Jose, CA
Nga Dinh was born in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.
David Shew Lee
November 6, 1935 - January 26, 2026
Sunnyvale, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Scatter at sea off the coast of Marin County, CA
David Lee was born in Oakland, California and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. He was 90 years old.
Hong Zhang
May 17, 1952 - January 25, 2026
Cupertino, California
Visitation: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM
at San Jose Funeral Service,
San Jose, CA
Graveside Service: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 01:30 PM
Interment:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Hong Zhang was born in Beijing, China and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 73 years old.
Wendell Bryan Alexander Jr
July 12, 1929 - January 23, 2026
Cupertino, California
Graveside Service: Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
Interment:
Madronia Cemetery,
Saratoga, CA
On January 23, 2026 Wendell Bryan (“Bud”) Alexander, Jr. passed into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. Born on July 12, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to his parents Wendell Bryan Alexander, Sr. and Alma Powell Alexander. Soon after he was born, the family moved to his mother’s home state, settling in Hampton, Virginia. A bright child, Bud (who was an only child) had early academic successes. At the age of 14 his teachers gave him tests and the results were that he scored better than some of the teachers! Heeding the teachers’ advice to his parents, at age 15 Bud Alexander traveled alone by train to the University of Chicago, where he finished high school and attended college.
In 1947 at the age of 18, Bud put his college education on hold to serve two years in the U.S. Army. For those two years he was part of the army of occupation in Germany, helping Europe recover from World War II through the Marshall Plan.
After the army, he returned to the University of Chicago and obtained his Masters of Business Administration. Moving to Charlotte, North Carolina for work, he began attending the Covenant Presbyterian Church and its young adults group. There he met the love of his life, Carolyn Griffin. They married on October 1, 1955. Bud worked as a salesman for various companies while Carolyn worked as a legal secretary. They planned to enjoy several years of marriage before having children. But they forgot to consult their son Craig who was born in October 1956!
Moving to Atlanta, Georgia for work, they welcomed their “Georgia Peach” Adele on March 15, 1959. The Alexander family would move back to Charlotte, then to New Jersey, and finally to Cupertino, California for Bud’s work with IBM. Working for IBM as a salesman he was a consistent member of IBM’s Golden Circle Club for outstanding sales and service. During the last years of his time with IBM, he was in marketing research, traveling all over the world for IBM including Australia, a trip he doubly enjoyed with Carolyn as his traveling companion.
After retiring, he and Carolyn enjoyed world travel with family and friends, including a trip to Israel in 2000 with his children Adele and Craig and Craig’s wife Pam. Besides travel, Bud also served on several non-profit boards such as the Crisis Pregnancy Center (now RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics) in the San Francisco Bay area and did volunteer work for several organizations, including his church.
Bud choose to become a member of the Presbyterian Church at the age of 12. He served in various Presbyterian Churches, and later the Federated Church in Saratoga as a deacon and elder, and sang the choir. He also regularly attended Men’s Bible Studies. His favorite hymn is How Great Thou Art.
Bud is survived by his wife Carolyn, his son Craig and his wife Pam, his daughter Adele Fowler and her husband Duane Fowler, along with his granddaughter Julia McDaid and her husband Scott McDaid, his great-grandson Wesley, and great-granddaughter Violet.
Shirlie Rae Black
May 21, 1938 - January 22, 2026
Morgan Hill, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Dayton City Cemetery,
Dayton, WA
Shirlie Rae Black was born in Dayton, WA on May 21, 1938 and passed away January 22 in San Jose at the age of 87.
She was preceeded in death by her father, John D. Black; mother, Esther L. Black; brother, John J. Black; and her niece, Pamela E. Frederick. She is survived by her brother, Gary W. Black (Martha I. Black); nephews, John J. Black Jr., Gary E. Black, Shane Black, Kyle Roberts; niece, Jessica Zagone; two grandnieces; two grandnephews, one great-grandnephew; and her longtime friend, Candis Garcia.
Her ashes will be interned in Dayton, WA with her parents. Currently there is no planned memorial for Shirlie.
Michael Anthony Regalbuto
December 13, 1961 - January 22, 2026
Santa Clara, California
Visitation: Friday, February 20, 2026, 03:30 PM to 06:30 PM
at St Justin Catholic Church,
Santa Clara, CA
Vigil at 05:00 PM
Funeral Mass: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
at St Justin Catholic Church,
Santa Clara, CA
Graveside service to follow
Interment:
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery,
Santa Clara, CA
Michael Anthony Regalbuto, age 64, entered into eternal life on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1961 in Princeton, New Jersey the son of John and Carole (Zachman) Regalbuto. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from Nolan High School (1981). He went on to study Mechanical Engineering, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Rice University (1984), Master’s from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1986) and a PhD from Rice University (1990).
Mike and Deborah (Stephan) married in April 1990 and settled in Santa Clara, California. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving to cherish his memory are his siblings Mary, John (Monica), David (Carrie Olmsted) and loving children, Anthony (Deidre), Diana, Julia, and Peter. Mike is also survived by his two grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
His professional career spanned 35 years with stints across tech companies in Silicon Valley, mostly in robotic automation. Among these were Adept Technologies, Seagate, Novatorque, and Lumentum. He enjoyed his time working at the GoogleX company Loon, which tried to use high-altitude balloons to provide internet service to more remote areas. He had recently entered retirement.
Mike was a true inventor. He spent much of his free time designing in his notebook and building in his “happy place” - his backyard shed. He had passions for gardening, robotics, Scouts, pottery, and moveable wire sculptures. His yard is a virtual orchard of all of the fruit trees he planted, tended and harvested. Family homes are full of his artistic creations. He was a beautiful, thoughtful letter writer, including authoring eulogies for both of his parents and the annual family Christmas card. He prided himself on making his readers laugh and his wife and children cringe a bit.
Mike was extensively generous. He gave his time and talents to the Boy Scouts of America - numerous trips to High Sierra with Tony, Den Leader and Wente trips with Peter, and lending his pottery expertise to kids at camp and the greater South Bay. He also fed his passion for robotics through many years mentoring the Robotics Team at Notre Dame High School (his daughters’ alma mater). He often delivered bags of fruit from his backyard trees to neighbors and sent full boxes to family members across the country. When he visited his grandchildren, he always brought a special activity to share with them. Grandpa Mike will be remembered alongside balloon hats, parachutes, tarp tents, and hours of weeding the garden.
Mike’s family will receive guests at St. Justin Catholic Church on Friday, February 20 at 3:30pm with a vigil to begin at 5:00pm. Mike’s life will be celebrated at St. Justin Catholic Church in Santa Clara at a funeral Mass on Saturday, February 21 at 11:00am, followed by Burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in memory of Mike to the Notre Dame High School (San Jose) Robotics Team and Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America (SVMBC).
Kindly keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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Clarence Michael Camara
December 6, 1931 - January 17, 2026
Monte Sereno, California
Memorial Mass: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 02:00 PM
at St Lucy Catholic Church,
Campbell, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery,
Santa Clara, CA
Clarence Michael Camara peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2026. Whether you knew him as Mike, Uncle Sonny, Cookie, Dad or Grandpa, he touched the lives of many people in his 94 years on Earth. Clarence was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 6, 1931 to William and Adeline Camara. He shared vivid memories of the attack on Pearl Harbor which occurred the day after his 10th birthday. He was a local high school sports celebrity, playing basketball, baseball and football; his game winning catch for Farrington against Punahou generated several newspaper articles and accolades. Clarence moved to California in 1949 to attend San Jose State where he played baseball and received a degree in Industrial Arts. After graduation he was drafted by the St Louis Browns and played minor league baseball for the Pocatello Bannocks. He was drafted into the army in 1953 and stationed in Camp Gordon in Georgia serving two years. He returned to California and started his engineering career at Beckman, a medical tools company. He then spent over 40 years at Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale. Clarence was a huge sports fan, whether it was watching the pros on TV or the local high school football games.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, William and Adeline Camara and siblings, William (Florence), Valmar (John), and Lorraine (Gabriel).
Clarence is survived by his wife Karen and their daughter Katie Kohlmann (Kevin), his children Clarence (Rhonda), Donna Camara Hecke (Leo), Kevin (Marlene), Beth Maines (Danny) and step children, Jon Petersen (Anna), James Petersen and Lisa Hawker (Geoff) and his sister Arline (Bob and Allan). Clarence was the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A memorial funeral service will be held at St Lucy’s in Campbell, CA on January 31st at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St Jude Children’s Hospital.
Waimei Lee
July 15, 1954 - January 16, 2026
San Jose, California
Graveside Service: Friday, February 6, 2026, 02:00 PM
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Waimei Lee was born in Hong Kong, China and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 71 years old.
Jaime Roland Wojick
March 14, 1970 - January 16, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Scatter at sea off the coast of Monterey County, CA
Jaime Wojick was born in Washington and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 55 years old.
Lawrence Cyrus Reed
May 26, 1944 - January 15, 2026
San Jose, California
Graveside Service: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 01:30 PM
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Los Gatos Memorial Park,
San Jose, CA
Lawrence Reed was born in Reading, Pennsylvania and passed away in Los Gatos, California. He was 81 years old.
Vincent Louis Teofilo
July 2, 1944 - January 10, 2026
Los Gatos, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
St John Cemetery,
Middle Village, NY
Dr. Vincent Louis Teofilo, age 81, of Los Gatos, California died at 1:50 p.m. on January 10, 2026, at his home, after a long, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Vincent was born July 2, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Vito and Rosaria (Sadie LaRocca) Teofilo. From an early age, he displayed an insatiable curiosity and deep desire to understand the universe. A highly accomplished aerospace and nuclear power systems engineer, Vincent earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College, a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering and Ph.D. in Physics from New York University.
He taught at Princeton University, where he operated the university’s nuclear reactor. He then went on to work in fusion reactor development at Westinghouse, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Physics International, and Bechtel Inc. Vincent later spent 28 years at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, where he contributed to many landmark space programs, including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Space-Based Infrared System.
Vince was also a gifted athlete. In his youth, he trained as a weightlifter and played baseball. Throughout much of his adult life, he competed in tennis and enjoyed skiing. His greatest passion, however, was horseback riding and the sport of bird dog field trials. Beginning in the late 1970s, he owned and competed in many English Pointers, Weimaraners, German Shorthaired Pointers, and English Setters in American Field and American Kennel Club field trial competitions throughout the western United States.
Vincent is survived by his life partner and soulmate of 38 years, Kathy Shockey; his nieces Dr. Terri Carson, Barbara Brindley, and Samantha Walter; and his nephews Gilbert and Peter Brindley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older sister, Dr. Grace Brindley.
No funeral services will be held in California. Vince’s cremated remains will be placed with his beloved mother at St. John’s Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens, New York.
Ruth Lynne Hanson
July 25, 1940 - January 8, 2026
Cupertino, California
Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Saratoga, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Our beloved Lynne passed away on January 8, 2026, rejoining her parents and loved ones in heaven.
Lynne was born in Berkeley, California, to Dorothy and Arnold Rucker and later welcomed two brothers, Arnold and Gordon. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from San Jose State University in 1962, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and formed lifelong friendships.
After college, Lynne taught in the Sunnyvale Elementary School District before teaching a year for the Department of Defense in Germany. Upon returning to California, she settled in Menlo Park, where she met Ron Hanson. They married in 1967 and shared 58 wonderful years together. Her husband and four children were her greatest joy, and she was a mother extraordinaire. She created a home filled with warmth and cherished traditions—homemade birthday donuts, summer vacations at Pine Mountain Lake, Thanksgiving taffy pulling, and Christmas talent shows.
Throughout her life, Lynne championed and empowered children, giving them the gift of self-respect and a love of learning. She established a highly successful tutoring business and pioneered her own method of teaching reading, becoming known for her ability to teach children to read in as little as 40 minutes. Her program, First Focus Phonics / Hanson Reading—now SkyRocket Reading—grew into a comprehensive curriculum, impacting nearly 3,000 students over her lifetime.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lynne served faithfully in her church. She served as Primary president, Relief Society president, counselor in Young Women’s, Sunday School teacher, Seminary teacher, Cub Scouts den mother, and temple ordinance worker. Extending her service beyond the church, she also conceived and led the City of Cupertino’s Fourth of July children's parade for many years.
Lynne was authentic, cheerful, warm, and giving. If she identified a need, she took it upon herself to meet it, leaving those she encountered feeling seen, valued, and uplifted. She spent her days finding someone to visit, encourage, or serve, and we know she continues her labors of love above.
Lynne is survived by her loving husband, Ron Hanson; her brothers, Arnold and Gordon Rucker; her children, Steve Hanson, Andy Hanson, Ryan Hanson, and Kristine Jackson; her grandson, Ford; and her twelve bonus grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren through her daughter’s marriage.
Lynne will be remembered as a woman of faith, intellect, and unwavering support—a steady presence and a true blessing to all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of life will be held on January 31 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, 19100 Allendale Ave., Saratoga, CA. Those attending may wear bright colors to celebrate her joyful life.
Norman Hawkins "Hawk" Stern
May 5, 1928 - January 8, 2026
Palo Alto, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Residence
Norman Hawkins Stern, affectionately known as "Hawk," passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 97 in Palo Alto, California, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, he faced his long illness with courage and grace.
Born in Oakland, California, on May 5, 1928, Hawk grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from Piedmont High School in 1946. He went on to earn his BA from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a proud "Delt"--a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. At age 11, Hawk lost his dominant right arm in a bicycle accident. Supported by his devoted mother and his own extraordinary resilience, he transformed this challenge into a source of strength, excelling socially and professionally for decades.
In 1954, he married Mary Ellen Bain, a former Mills College student, beginning a new partnership. As a young man in the early 1950s, Hawk founded Audience, a popular San Francisco arts magazine that reflected his lifelong passion for culture and ideas. Hawk built a distinguished career as a development economist. In 1973, he founded Development Services, an economic consulting firm that took him across the United States and to Asia. Among his notable projects were feasibility studies and redevelopment plans for culturally significant landmarks, including Baltimore's Harbor Place, New York City's 42nd Street Theater District, and the Gettysburg National Battlefield Interpretive Center. He also contributed to the development of a major Buddhist cultural park in Hainan, China.
A dedicated professional, Hawk was deeply involved with Lambda Alpha International, the honorary society for land economics, where he served his local chapter as President, Secretary, and Treasurer. An avid reader and lifelong bibliophile, Hawk assembled a treasured personal library focused on California history. He also authored two books, sharing his observations and personal experiences with others. Above all, Hawk was cherished by his children and grandchildren for his generosity, unflagging good humor, integrity, and strength. He lived a full and meaningful life marked by resilience, creativity, and deep love for family and community. He is survived by his children and grandchildren, who will carry his spirit forward with gratitude and pride.
Memorial Services will be held in May 2026. For more information or to RSVP, contact suttonstern@yahoo.com.
Hyang Ja Hong
July 7, 1946 - January 7, 2026
San Jose, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA
Hyang Hong was born in Busan, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 79 years old.
Dolores Therese Kloss
October 11, 1934 - January 7, 2026
San Jose, California
Vigil: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 06:00 PM
at St Joseph of Cupertino Catholic Church,
Cupertino, CA
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
at St Joseph of Cupertino Catholic Church,
Cupertino, CA
Interment:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Dolores answered the Lord's call on January 7th. Though active and aging well, a hip fracture touched off a series of health challenges before she found lasting peace, joy, and her previous good health up above.
Dolores was raised in the Chicago suburb of Niles, Illinois, the youngest of three, by parents Stanley and Antonette. She loved music and dance and also played the accordion. When her mother worked nights, her dad taught her household basics that she happily mastered.
She met the love of her life and perfect match at a serviceman's going-away party. A deep, mutual attraction quickly blossomed into love and ultimate marriage to Henry Kloss. They both shared a love of music, dance, and spending time with friends and neighbors. The family quickly grew, and Dolores was quite adept at raising four daughters while keeping the household running smoothly. When the last child entered school, Dolores started part time work making computer punch cards and later became a certified floral designer at the Cupertino Florist, an art and skill that came naturally. She ended her career running data programs at De Anza College in the evenings where she earned high praise for her abilities and personal qualities.
The floral work and love of plants fed her soul, and was evident throughout her home, which she always took pride in. Special occasions for both family and friends were celebrated with her beautiful arrangements, and she brought those same skills to St. Joseph's Church, decorating the altar, and for other events, including school graduations. Sadly, Dolores lost her husband, Hank, in his 40's. This cut her deeply, and while she enjoyed other companions, she carried a torch for her husband all of her days. All who knew Dolores knew that she was smart, funny, stylish, thoughtful, and kind. During her last few years, despite many challenges, her smile grew to absolute radiant proportions, and everyone was touched by her beauty and sweetness.
Our family extends deep and heartfelt appreciation for her treasured caregivers who met not only her physical needs, yet more so, provided warmth, love, companionship and humor as she navigated her final chapter.
Her journey back to heaven was preceded by her two older brothers, Edwin and Alwin Wolowiec. Dolores leaves behind four daughters, Denise Iwata (Brian), Sandi Jacobson, (David), Karen Ventura (Michael), and Susan Kloss; five grandchildren, Kevin Iwata (Charlene), Nick Iwata (Krisse), Runa Jacobson, Michael Jacobson (Amanda Phares), and Gregory Ventura; three great-grandchildren, Alice, Landon, and Carson.
All services will be held at St Joseph Church, 10110 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, with a Vigil on Wednesday, January 21 at 6pm and a Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 22 at 11am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos.
Thomas Peter O’Brien
November 17, 1937 - January 7, 2026
San Jose, California
Funeral Service: Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
at St Clare Chapel @ Santa Clara Mission Cemetery,
Santa Clara, CA
Graveside service to follow
Interment:
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery,
Santa Clara, CA
Thomas Peter O’Brien of San Jose, California passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 88 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. Tom was born on November 17, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to his parents, Thomas and Agnes (nee Gryszkiewicz).
Tom grew up in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. He attended Brooklyn Polytechnic High School and then earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic University (now part of NYU). Tom met Carol Zipp who resided in neighboring Queens, New York and they married in 1960. Soon after, they moved to the Bay Area of California to begin a new chapter of their life together where they raised three boys, Thomas John, Kenneth, and James.
Tom worked full-time as an engineer in Belmont while simultaneously earning a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University. The majority of Tom’s professional career was spent working for ArgoSystems, a defense electronics company, that was eventually purchased by Boeing– where Tom ultimately retired from. In his later years of work and in retirement, Tom taught mathematics at local community colleges. He was well-traveled as his work took him all around the globe.
Tom was an avid reader and always enjoyed learning about history. Very accomplished but always humble, it was the time spent with his family that brought him his biggest smiles and happiness.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, his son Thomas John, sister Dorothy, niece Donna, and daughter-in-law Rita.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Carol, sons Kenneth and James, daughter-in-law Jeanette and grandchildren Julia, Owen, Kelan, Braeden, and Chiara, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The service will be held on Friday, January 23rd at 10:30 AM at the St. Clare Chapel located at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara, CA 95050). It is at this cemetery that he will be laid to rest.
Hoa A Duong
September 29, 1939 - January 5, 2026
Sunnyvale, California
Witness Cremation: Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
at Irvington Memorial Cemetery,
Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Rose Hills Memorial Park,
Whittier, CA
Hoa Duong was born in Nha Trong, Vietnam and passed away in Cupertino, California. He was 86 years old.
Danilo Sales Boac
September 9, 1947 - January 4, 2026
San Jose, California
Visitation: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
at St Victor Catholic Church,
San Jose, CA
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
at St Victor Catholic Church,
San Jose, CA
Graveside Service: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 02:00 PM
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery,
Los Altos, CA
Danilo Boac was born in Salinas, Cavita, Philippines and passed away in Union City, California. He was 78 years old.
