Mary Ratcliff ’83 had a head for numbers and birds. Mary excelled in school and her keen math skills led her to a long career in software engineering and development. After retiring, Mary spent most of her time volunteering for several non-profit organizations, including the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network, Portland Audubon, and the Willamette Women […]

From his early years, Donald Blauvelt M.A. ’83 knew he wanted to give his life to teaching. Donald found his calling among the Brothers of Holy Cross and worked as an educator across the U.S. He had a prestigious career serving at St. Edward’s University as the executive director of the Holy Cross Institute, the […]

For 30 years, Nancy Castro M.A. ’83 was a second grade and special education teacher at various schools in Santa Clara County, then served as a medical transcriptionist until she retired. She also was an active volunteer for Open Doors and Saint Vincent De Paul charities for many years. Nancy died on February 10, 2022. […]

From the beginning to the very end, Marilyn Roberts M.A. ’81, ’83 was fiercely independent and self-sufficient. She was frugal and taught herself to do many things including making her own furniture and fixing anything. Marilyn held a passion for teaching and had the ability to teach anyone to read. As an educator she worked with […]

Strong-willed Veronica Cotariu M.A. ’83 refused to continue high school after the tenth grade, insisting she did not need further education. When the U.S. entered World War II, Ronnie went to work at General Electric to support the war effort by filling positions vacated by young men. In 1944, Ronnie enlisted in the Navy.Her primary […]

At SCU, Christopher (Chris) Jonathan Bednar ’83 met his future wife, Karen Bednar ’83. Together they would have two daughters. After graduation, Chris received the Elijah Watt Sells Award for outstanding performance on the CPA Exam. He began working for Big Eight accounting firm Ernst & Whinney, the first of many accounting and finance positions. Chris […]

Law school friends of James “Jeff” Egan J.D. ’83 recall several group adventures in Ensenada and Jamaica. He is missed by his friends and clients. Jeff died on May 22, 2021. He practiced with several defense firms in San Jose before striking out on his own. Jeff relocated to Hawaii, where he continued his practice. […]

Jannamarie R. (Baxter) De Lorenzo ’83 died in December 2018, after battling cancer for several years. Janna received her B.S. in biology from Santa Clara, then her MBA in finance in 1990 from Loyola Marymount University. She worked for several companies in Southern California as an analyst/accountant, then rose to senior financial analyst for Beckman Coulter […]

Devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend Michael Patrick Hamill ’83 died suddenly on January 1, 2021, of apparent heart failure. His love for his family was abundant, and his warm smile, deep laugh, playful sense of humor, inherent kindness, and wise counsel touched all who knew him. Michael married Wendy Heavner in 1995 and […]

Lance Alan Jackson ’83 died on August 23, 2020, from leukemia complications, just 12 days after daughter Shea and son-in-law Joe had grandson Cole, and 7 days before son Lonnie III and daughter-in-law Lissa had granddaughter Isabella. A devout Christian, Lance prayed until the end.

David Arnold Strange MBA ’83 was born on Oct. 20, 1953, in Ontario, Oregon, to George and Nina Strange. He had a Tom Sawyer childhood amid the farms and orchards around Fruitland, Idaho, according to his older brother Jim, which included fishing, hunting, and exploring on his bike. Some of his best memories were summers […]

Born Jan. 9, 1950, and raised in Oakland, Graham Douglas Vincent Chloupek MBA ’83 ultimately resided in San Jose with his bride of almost 38 years, Patrice Chloupek ’73. He earned a B.S. in engineering at UC Berkeley (Go Bears!) and earned his MBA while beginning a lifelong career in technology at GTE Lenkurt, CA […]

David Leo Galiotto ’83 grew up in Mountain View, where he attended St. Joseph Catholic School and St. Francis High School. He received a B.S. in economics from SCU and enjoyed a successful career as a finance executive. Dave was a kind, generous and compassionate man who made a positive impact on the world around […]

Terri Lynn Boskovich ’83 was born in San Jose. She graduated from Presentation High School and attended Loyola Marymount University and Santa Clara University. She married her husband, Peter, at age 20 and immediately began building her beautiful family. Terri raised two boys and three girls, all of whom were only five years apart in […]

Sandra Foster Hall ’83 was born on Sept. 6, 1961, in Honolulu to Sylvia and Frank Foster. She grew up in Cupertino, graduated from Cupertino High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from SCU. After graduating, Sandy moved to Australia and built a career in marketing. Over ten years she rose to become a senior […]

Constance (Connie) McGrath M.A. ’83 was born in Hinsdale, Illinois, the third of five daughters, to Leo and Vera Boldenweck. After graduating from Notre Dame University in Belmont, Connie married and began her first career, raising six children with Jerry McGrath ’56. When her children were grown, and as a single woman, she went back […]

Joseph “Jay” Hurley ’83 was known by all as an engaging, caring, gentle man whose kindness knew no bounds. We are comforted by our faith that Jay surely went straight to heaven due to the exemplary life he led. Jay was a fourth-generation San Franciscan born on July 19, 1961. He grew up in Burlingame, […]

Susan Davidson Thomas ’83 was the daughter of Forrest B. Davidson and Lois (Miles) Davidson. She was born in San Francisco and raised in Los Altos, attending the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She held a B.A. in zoology from UC Berkeley, a master’s in biological sciences from Stanford University, and an MBA from SCU. […]

Tim Haslach  B.S ’83, J.D. ’88 will always be remembered for being big in both heart and stature. A consummate storyteller, he had a quick wit and winning smile, easily making a friend of anyone he met. He was a proud father—when he was with or talked about his two children, Caroline and Peter, his joy […]

Marion Tavenner Hose ’83, Aug, 30, 1963, to Feb, 3, 2016. Marion passed away on February 3 from heart failure, in Reno. She touched people far and wide – connecting people, finding ways to make peace, solving problems, bringing joy to others with her laughter and welcoming spirit.  Growing up in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Okinawa, […]