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2013

Samantha Juda ‘13 and James Sontag ’13 are happy to announce the birth of their son, Dylan Juda Sontag. He was born August 14, 2024, at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, Calif.

2013

Alysse Wagner ’13, M.A. ’14 and Jack Wagner ’13, MBA ’21 are excited to share that Hennick “Henni” Joseph Wagner was born Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He’s healthy, happy, and growing quickly at home in San Francisco.

1985

Jeff Rickard J.D. ’85 joined Habbas and Associates in March 2016, along with his wife and fellow attorney, Lynne Coates, with the goal of opening an office in the Sacramento/Central Valley region. They also relocated to their property in the Sierra Foothills around the same time. Their son, Ryan, now 33, works for ADP in […]

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1999

Ben Fargo ’99 and Allison Fargo ’99 celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2024. They live in Pleasanton, Calif., with their two sons, Rick (15) and Andy (11). Ben is a senior vice president at Comerica Bank, where he oversees credit risk management for the bank’s technology and private equity lending groups across the western […]

1987

Eric Barrett ’87 moved to the Monterey Peninsula with his wife and kids in 2020. He has since joined the Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary Club and volunteers with Monterey Meals on Wheels, delivering meals to a group of veterans living in transitional housing at the old Fort Ord Military Base in Marina. Eric and his wife, Katia, […]

2019

Kyra Hammer ’19 and Vinny Sicat ’19 exchanged vows at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, Calif., in September 2024. They were surrounded by family, friends, and their 10th Floor Swig-mates/fellow Class of 2019 graduates Alex Cherekdjian, Duncan Gill, Phoebe Luongo, Morgan (Mackenzie) Kowalski, Tim Moriarty, Kate (Richter) Mitchell, Matt Schott, and Brian Schunk.

1989

Mike McHargue ’89 published the book That’s On Me: Seasoned Executives Confess Their Rookie Mistakes, which became Amazon’s #1 Best Seller.

1979

Gregory Macres ’79 and wife Deborah Macres tragically lost their 4-year-old son, Gregory, in 1997 to Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects children. Despite their profound grief, the Macreses remained committed to finding a cure, establishing a foundation (www.childrensgaucher.org) to support global research efforts. After 25 years, over $3.2 million in funded research, and […]

1979

Paul Totah ’79 was honored with the prestigious Christ the King Award by St. Ignatius College Preparatory, his alma mater, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the school. During his 35 years at the school, Paul taught English, served as director of communication, and was the editor of the school’s alumni magazine, Genesis. The […]

1982

Rena Marchand MBA ’82 was known for her hands-on approach and ability to bring out the best in those around her, tackling challenges head-on. She earned a B.S. from Southern Methodist University, an M.S. from UC Berkeley, and an MBA from Santa Clara University—an achievement she proudly balanced while working full-time. For two decades, Rena […]

1976

Loyal Lamont “Monty” Youngborg MBA ’76 worked for General Electric in the Nuclear Power Industry for his entire career. His work took him to Italy, Japan, and various nuclear plants around the world. Over the years, he invented a system for modulating feedwater used in GE power plants, alongside several other patents. When his family […]

1997

Born in 1950 in a newly independent India, Sudarshan Bahl MBA ’97 was a sensative and bright child with a thirst for knowledge. In 1979, Sudarshan met Manju, and within weeks, the couple decided to marry. When their sons were born, the couple moved to California, where Sudarshan built a distinguished 30-year career in Silicon […]

1966

Even in the final year of his life Ronald Fuchs M.S. ’66 showed no signs of slowing down. At the age of 90, he embarked on a 53-day cruise to Japan, declaring he didn’t want to sit at home staring at the walls. He survived breaking his hip aboard the ship, the ensuing hip replacement […]

1994

Nanette Cannon J.D. ’94 was a gifted student. She attended Stanford University and then Santa Clara University School of Law. For 29 years, Nanette dedicated herself to SCU’s Law Enrollment Management, where her generosity, devotion, and caring approach guided countless aspiring law students as they embarked on their own legal careers. Outside of work, Nanette […]

1971

After earning a degree in mathematics from the University of the Pacific, John Rienhart M.A. ’71 moved to San Jose and embarked on a long career in education. A devout Notre Dame football fan, John found his greatest joy in spending time with his family, especially his wife, sons, and five grandchildren. John died on Nov. […]

2027

Kephas Pope ’27 was an exceptional young man—mature beyond his years, humble, accomplished, and deeply faithful. He took great pride in staying healthy, spending time at the gym, and enjoying the game of golf, where he excelled. Remarkably, he started college at just 16 and quickly became a top student, earning straight As in his […]

1951

Roderick Read ’51 possessed the coveted ability to make everyone feel like the most important person in the room. During his college years, he was not only captain of the boxing team but also a member of ROTC and senior class president. After graduating, he married his best friend, Nancy, and together they raised six […]

1986

Phyllis Christensen MBA ’86 was a gifted athlete, with a deep love for swimming and running that lasted much of her life. She enjoyed a diverse career, working as a branch manager at Bay Federal Credit Union as well as in the construction industry and as an insurance billing specialist. Later in life, despite facing […]

1973

A man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, Richard Tamura MBA ’73 could usually be found playing golf, making endless “dad jokes,” or sharing a meal with loved ones. He also had a successful career as a housing consultant, eventually founding his own company, R.K. Tamura and Associates. A gifted artist, Richard’s appreciation for design, jazz […]

1967

A proud graduate of Santa Clara University, it was there Gregory Gamp ’67 met his lifelong partner, Jane Gamp ’68, with whom he built a family that brought him immense pride. After college, Greg served as a B-52 bomber pilot during the Vietnam War, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery and leadership. His […]

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