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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

A lifelong love for the beach and ocean naturally led Jennifer Luhn MBA ’95 to swimming in and around Santa Cruz. Jenn worked hard in the pool and excelled in the sport at the high school, college, and U.S. Senior National levels, achieving All American status. Her dedication extended to her career at Hewlett-Packard, where […]

Leonard Panattoni ’65, J.D. ’68 was born in Sacramento to Yolanda and Adon Panattoni ’38. Len attended Santa Clara University where he earned both his B.A. in history and his law degree. He went on to achieve great success in his legal career, eventually founding his own law firm specializing in commercial and industrial real […]

Robert M. Cody ’53 worked summers in the orchards of Santa Clara Valley, at the American Can Company and the U.S. Post Office to support himself as he earned his biology degree at SCU. After his first year at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1954, he married Gretchen Schmitt. Bob began his private medical […]

In 1995, professor of physics Rich Barber came to Santa Clara University and built a lab that became a hub for cross-disciplinary undergraduate research. During his time at SCU, Rich dozens of undergraduates and three high school research students whose majors included physics, engineering physics, biochemistry, biology, and public health. The majority of these students […]

A big guy with a tender heart, Kenneth Riches M.S. ’89 strived to be a force for good in the world. Fondly called “Kengineer,” he worked as a project manager for various companies and mentored countless other engineers, inspiring them with his knowledge and sense of humor. And holy cow, did he have a sense […]

Christine Sakuda ’91 has been appointed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green as the state’s chief information officer. She is the first female and the first person of Native Hawaiian ancestry to serve in the role.