Larger-than-life William Bagley ’81 loved connecting with people and knew no stranger. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps and quickly moved up to the rank of captain. After active-duty, he found work in the aviation and automotive industries. Bill embraced fatherhood, participating in his children’s daily activities, attending Scout meetings and competing in […]

Michael Isaacs J.D. ’81 was a role model for what it means to be a husband, father, and esteemed peer. Mike was a distinguished and respected commercial bankruptcy attorney for over 40 years and was recognized in Best Lawyers in America from 1995 to 2023. He was well-loved by his clients and peers, and known […]

An engineer by trade, Daniel Duprey ’81 worked for Parsons Corporation. Outside of work Daniel was a big fan of the San Diego Padres and supported them regardless of whether they were winning. His quirky sense of humor will be missed by family and friends. Daniel died Nov. 5, 2023.

Native Coloradan Richard Djokic J.D. ’81 gave his all to his home state. After graduating from Santa Clara law school, Rich went into private practice before serving as an assistant attorney general and later first assistant attorney general in Denver, Colorado. While at the AG’s office, he travelled as far as London. He then became […]

Michael Kelly ’81 was the owner and founder of Kelly and Associates, a locally known tax, accounting, and investment firm. He took great pride in working alongside his family in providing quality services to his clients whom he appreciated and valued greatly. Michael excelled in the business world and genuinely enjoyed his profession and helping […]

Gregory McLaughlin ’81 traveled across the globe making numerous friends along the way. He had a career in land, sea, and air freight forwarding, eventually co-founding Air & Ground World Transport. Most important to Greg were his spiritual activities. He was an elder in his congregation, where his leadership and generosity were admired by those […]

A clinician, public speaker, workshop coordinator, and consultant to various hospitals and agencies, Anita Spencer MA ’81 was especially proud of her 1996 book Crisis of Spirit: Our Desperate Search for Integrity. She led a grief support group, and was involved in the Tyngtown Club in Wilton and the GoldLEAF senior college in Farmington. Among her many […]

Elisabeth Jones-Jordan MA ’81 had a passion for home decorating and was an exquisite cook. Liz, as she was known to those who knew her well, Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota. She later received her Master’s degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Over the years, Liz worked […]

Paige Parrish JD ’81 died July 28, 2022. He grew up playing water polo and spending summers with his grandparents in Lake Tahoe. He built a successful law practice in Pasadena, where many of his clients became good friends. He was active with the Pasadena Optimist Club and The Valley Club. Paige was also a […]

There were two staples in the life of Thomas May J.D. ’81: the law and his family. Tom spent countless hours studying constitutional law and American history. He practiced real estate law in California for 18 years and continued practicing even in his twilight years at a small firm in San Diego. When he wasn’t […]

William “JK” McGill ’81 was born on the grounds of Folsom Prison, When we went to college at Santa Clara, he became the lead singer in the band Rave. For one of his shows, he borrowed a pair of pink pants from Colleen M. McGill ’82, the woman he would marry at Mission Santa Clara only […]

Born and raised in Sacramento, Theresa Rose Matista ’81 spent countless hours of her childhood playing with friends at the family’s Hop ranch. Discovering her vocation in education, she held a 32-year career with Los Rios Community College District. While successful professionally, her hard work was a direct sacrifice for her family—ensuring that all her […]

Passionate about his Italian roots, Jeff Capaccio ’81, J.D. ’84 was great lawyer and even better family man. Much of his love for his heritage often bled into his work. In 1995, for example, the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco appointed Jeffrey as its legal counsel. He was a wonderful father to son Mark Capaccio […]

On January 24, 2021, Michael Joseph Bridgeman ’81 passed away at his home in Gilroy, California, at the age of 61. Michael was intelligent, accomplished, and very successful, graduating cum laude from Santa Clara University’s School of Business with a degree in finance. After working for Spectra-Physics Lasers in Mountain View, he was hired at Snap-On Inc., […]

Sheila Griffin Whiteman ’81 died October 21, 2020 at the age of 61 at her home in Alamo after a long battle with glioblastoma. Sheila was a graduate of Presentation High School and Santa Clara University, where she received her degree in finance. She went on to work in accounting roles for pharmaceutical and technology […]

Linda Luella Hess M.A. ’81 worked as a copywriter in New York City before moving to New Mexico then California, where she accepted a writing position with the San Jose Mercury News. After earning a master’s in psychology and counseling at Santa Clara, she worked as a counselor and in medical records in Boston. Throughout […]

Despite the odds following a diving accident during which he sustained a spinal cord injury at the age of 16,  Charles “Corky” Riley M.A. ’81 persevered and led an active and fulfilling life. A beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend, Corky was a successful crisis therapist, staunch disability advocate, writer, and legendary storyteller. He was […]

Virgil W. Pinkey MBA ’81 earned his bachelor’s in horticulture from the University of Illinois and his master’s in business from Santa Clara University. He was a talented landscaper and enjoyed gardening and playing golf. He was a car enthusiast and an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues. He will be remembered for […]

Sarah M. Power J.D. ’81 was born on March 10, 1956, to Ann McCabe and Thomas Charles Power II, the fifth of six children. She attended Bishop Gilmore Catholic School and Helena, Montana, public schools, graduating from Helena High School in 1974. Sarah attended Gonzaga University for two years, then transferred to Merrimack College in […]

Leslie C. Varr M.A. ’81, MBA ’88 had an inexhaustible supply of compassion that came through in both her personal and professional life. She received a master’s in education and MBA from SCU and spent her early career as a special education teacher. Leslie transitioned to the business sector and worked for 3Com, Apple, and […]