Beddingfield Funeral Service
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Clarence Michael Camara
December 6, 1931 - January 17, 2026
Monte Sereno, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery,
Santa Clara, CA
Clarence Camara was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 94 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 Stern
May 5, 1928 - January 8, 2026
Palo Alto, California
Interment of Cremated Remains:
Residence
Norman Stern was born in Oakland, California and passed away in Palo Alto, California. He was 97 years old.
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.
