John Tweten ’61 always aimed to leave places better than he found them. For over 50 years, he profoundly impacted San Jose’s education sector, from his early work as a counselor at Sonoma’s Hanna Boys Center to a 30-year career with San Jose Unified School District, where he was a school psychologist, vice principal, and […]

William Clayton ’71, J.D. ’74, was known for his kindness, wit, and calming presence, most notably while riding horses. At Santa Clara, he excelled in rugby and football and met his future wife, Rosanne Clayton ’71, with whom he had three children. Bill’s commitment to Santa Clara shone through his work with the Bronco Bench […]

The legal news service Law360 honored Brett De Jarnette J.D. ’13 as a rising star for his work in securities litigation. The “rising star” list recognizes attorneys under the age of 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

It was never a surprise to hear Joseph Gutierrez ’74 bragging about his late wife, Nancy, sons, and grandchildren. Known for his warm smile and enthusiasm, Joe had a welcoming personality that made it easy for others to open up to him. As a devoted grandfather, Joe played an active role in his grandkids’ lives, […]

Heather Gallegos MBA ’01 co-founded El Toro Tours with her friend of 30 years, Christina Perez, and together they launched their first brand, the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley, in July 2024. The company operates weekend wine-tasting tours on an iconic cable car trolley. They want to introduce locals and tourists alike to one of the […]

Michael Byrnes ’00 has been appointed chief financial officer for FORE Biotherapeutics. With over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, Byrnes has navigated all development phases from early research to preparing for market launch. He has also raised over $300 million in equity and debt capital and been involved in mergers and acquisitions […]

John Yohanan J.D. ’76 was a respected family law attorney until his retirement in 2019. Outside the office, John enjoyed playing a round of golf or indulging in his love of music. His passion for photography and travel led him to visit countless areas of the world while capturing all kinds landscapes through his lens. […]

Karim Allana ’83, founder and CEO of the architectural engineering firm Allana Buick & Bers (ABB), was recently featured in a small business entrepreneur profile in the San Francisco Business Times. His award-winning company comprises “engineers who specialize in the exterior elements of buildings as well as energy conservation.” Allana founded the Palo Alto-based firm […]

With a Ph.D. from Harvard, William Pisano ’62 was a dedicated civil and environmental engineer. Bill loved his home of Belmont, Mass., and served on the Conservation Commission for several decades. He also served on the board of the Woodwell Climate Research Center. For over 54 years, Bill was a devoted husband to Rosemary Hoey-Pisano […]

A beacon of seemingly endless energy, Barbara Laubacher ’73 was voted “most spirited” in high school. She met her husband, Thomas Laubacher ’71, at Santa Clara University, where she majored in English. After graduation, she and Tom moved to Oxnard, Calif., where they raised four children, and Barbara became deeply involved in the local community. […]

Armed with intelligence and a strong sense of business acumen, Bruno Filice ’53 achieved great things in his life—from a Santa Cruz beer distributorship and Watsonville travel agency to assisting in the development of Eagle Ridge golf course and the surrounding area. There was no challenge that he couldn’t meet. And when he wasn’t working, […]

For the second time in three years, Tim Fennell ’71 served as a community representative on a panel interviewing finalists for the position of chief of police for the city of Los Altos, California.

Mary Ann Faherty Latimer ’67 died June 8, 2024. She was the daughter of John Faherty ’30 and Helen Faherty. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Dennis Latimer ’67, their three children, Denver, Dylan and Elizabeth, and granddaughter Aurelia. After raising her three children, Mary Ann was hired by Chico State University to teach […]

Samantha Prasad ’11, MBA ’15 and Blake Ferguson MBA ’22 were married on June 1, 2024, under a canopy of redwood trees in the Santa Cruz mountains. Sam works as an associate director for brand and marketing strategy at Santa Clara University, and Blake is the senior director for brand and messaging at Texas Tech […]

After earning his master’s in 1968, John Fox ’66 was drafted into the U.S. Army, leading him to serve at the Pentagon. It was in Virginia, playing rugby for Team Sudamericano, that he met his future wife, Judith. The couple made Maryland their home, and they raised two sons. John’s commitment to his community shone […]

A longtime advocate for well-rounded student-athletes, Stephen O’Brien ’98 embraced the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis. Born and raised in San Jose, Steve was a multi-sport athlete and member of the men’s cross-country team at Santa Clara, where he majored in history. After earning his law degree from USC, he embarked on a career path […]

Jayce Ryan Kaiser ’08 was someone you would hear before you saw him. He thrived in the spotlight as a lead in many musicals. Jayce graduated from SCU with a finance degree and as president of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. He joined the Peace Corps for two years in Tanzania and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro […]

Christopher Bernbrock ’74 always said it was not the years but the mileage that counted, and he certainly traveled far and wide in his lifetime. After graduating from Santa Clara, he taught ESL in Thailand, where he met his wife of 46 years, Yoopin. While pursuing advanced degrees at UCLA, Chris and Yoopin lived in […]

A standout athlete in baseball, basketball, and football, Joseph Quinn ’56 inspired his brother, Francis Quinn ’60, to continue the familial football legacy. Joe served four years in the military, primarily at Fort Lewis and other West Coast bases. Over 48 years of marriage Joe and Mary Jill McGuire welcomed six children and 10 grandchildren. […]

Driven by a personal mission to help everyone he met, Donald Padget ’56 left a 16-year career in civil engineering to pursue his calling as a minister. Don graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and moved to Tennessee where he served as minister of Allardt Presbyterian Church for 27 years. He contributed to many public service […]