Roger Yarhouse MBA ’65 found great joy in spending time with his three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In 1991, he and Shyla, his wife of 63 years, started an annual family vacation tradition that continues today. Roger enjoyed a career in sales for the refrigeration division of Tecumseh Products. A faithful member of […]

Fondly known as “Mr. G,” Paul Gonella J.D. ’75 was a beloved history teacher, wrestling coach, and vice principal at Egan Jr. High in Los Altos, Calif., where he inspired generations of students over his 42-year career in education. Even after retirement, Paul remained committed to the Los Altos community—he was an active member of […]

Francis Fenech MBA ’82 was a kind and optimistic soul whose positive outlook made everyone around him smile. At just 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Perkins during the Korean War. After his service, he worked as an electrician at Western Electric, where he met the love of his life, […]

Whether in person or on the phone, Stephen Chan M.S. ’69 was always ready to connect. When he was beginning his career as a civil engineer in Seattle, Wash., Stephen met Emma and they married in 1969. Two years later, they moved to the Washington, D.C. area, where Stephen advanced his career with the City […]

Kenneth Mobeck ’63, MBA ’74 enjoyed a remarkable 50-year career in the aerospace satellite industry, contributing his expertise to Ford Aerospace, Space Systems Loral, and NASA. Ken’s greatest joy was the life he built with his beloved wife of 57 years, Diane, and the time he spent with their two sons, Kenneth Mobeck ’92, MBA […]

Over his 86 years, Patrick Warren MBA ’73 lived his life guided by deep faith. He gave countless hours to serving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Boy Scouts of America, and the LDS Temple. While attending college, Pat met his wife, Ellen Rae Boyle, whom he married in the Mesa Arizona […]

Jose Debasa MBA ’71 was a devout Roman Catholic and the first layperson to lead the financial operations of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. After immigrating to San Jose in the 1960s, he advanced through financial roles at Santa Clara University, becoming vice president of business and finance in 1974. One of his proudest achievements […]

Arthur Shafer ’75 and his wife, Camilla ’80, created a beautiful family, raising two wonderful sons. Art’s love for athletics began in high school where he not only excelled in track and field but became a California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section champion setting a long jump record of 23 feet and 4.5 inches that still stands […]

Sydney Marchack ’67, M.S. ’69 lived a life of global adventure. Born in Guangzhou, China, he lived there until the age of 11 before moving to Trinidad. He later spent several years in London for training before moving to the United States to complete his education. Sydney worked as a systems engineer for the Santa […]

Robert Bradley ’96, J.D. ’00 was a respected businessman, serving as the president, CEO, and broker of Bradley Real Estate from 2003 to 2018, as well as a loving husband, father, and pillar of his community. Rob’s larger-than-life personality shone through in all his relationships, especially to his four beloved children. He died on Dec. […]

Gerald Jeffry ’59 helped countless people achieve beautiful smiles. After serving as a medic in the Army Reserves, Jerry graduated from dental school and opened the first orthodontic practice in Antioch. He dedicated over 50 years to orthodontics. Outside of his practice, Jerry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying Lake Tahoe, fishing, camping, and racing cars […]

Soccer and family were at the heart of life for Daniel Smith ’88. From a young age, Dan’s love for soccer shaped his journey; he had a standout career as a premier player, played at both Santa Clara and the University of Oregon, and later coached his three children. In his professional career as a […]

Rancher Dennis McCosker ’60 loved ranch life, tending his horses, cattle, and dogs. Dennis served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1961 to 1967, when he moved to the family’s Canyon Ranch, a place he felt deeply connected to through his father. In 1964, Dennis married Kathleen Marron, and together they raised six […]

With a big heart, Elizabeth Burns ’93 was happiest when she could bring comfort to those around her. For 11 years, she worked as a cardiac ICU nurse, and she often shared countless stories from her time in the field. Elizabeth found immense joy in laughter, and the simple pleasure of being at the family […]

In 1957, Victor Prosper MBA ’66 married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, and they began a life together that would continue for 65 years. Victor went on to serve 27 years in the United States Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam, retiring as a colonel in 1986 with numerous honors, including the Bronze Star […]

San Jose native Richard Nailen ’50 was an electrical engineer with 33 years of experience in industrial electric motors and generators. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later worked as a motor specialist for Wisconsin Electric Power Co. until his second retirement in 1985. An internationally recognized author […]

With over 40 years of experience in the computer industry, Robert Archibald MBA ’95 dedicated more than three decades of his career to Sun Microsystems/Oracle, Inc. His love for adventure was evident in his passion for traveling with his family, capturing beautiful moments through photography, hiking in nature, and diving into genealogy. Bob died on […]

Stephan Lamb ’73 grew up immersed in international culture due to his mother’s work as a professor of Latin American Literature, and he developed a lifelong passion for travel and foreign adventure. Stephan’s commitment to service was unwavering; he led various local organizations, including Hospice of San Luis County, the AIDS Support Network, Woods Humane […]

George Asimos ’56 had an extraordinary gift for making people feel seen. He served as a U.S. Navy officer, rising to the rank of lieutenant, and later settled in Saratoga with his wife, Gloria, where they raised five daughters. Over 30 years at Lockheed Martin, George designed satellites and thermal protection tiles for the space […]

Ronald Ohlfs ’60, M.S. ’62 defined his life by his deep love for his family, community, and work. His career as a principal electrical engineer in radio frequency communications was marked by innovation, excellence, and quiet determination. Ron’s passion for community shone through his founding of the West Side Table Tennis program, which continues to […]