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 […]

Sharon Fitzgerald MBA ’89 enjoyed skiing, river rafting, mountain climbing, scuba diving, and all things surf. She competed in triathlons, running races, and even the Alcatraz swim. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she reconnected with a fellow childhood swim team member, Tim Fitzgerald. They were together for 40 years. Sharon had a successful career […]

John Gorman III J.D. ’89 was born in southern California and attended Mater Dei High School, where he played basketball and made life-long friends. Big John, as he was known to family and friends, married the love of his life, Bethany Ann Martus, who stood by him as he worked in student housing while pursuing his […]

An outstanding educator and administrator, Sister Mary Charlotte Barton ’89 will be remembered for her contributions to the growth of D’Youville College as its 13th president. She also served as a trustee of the college. Other board memberships included Holy Redeemer Health System in Pennsylvania and A.B. Hepburn Hospital in New York. In 1978, Sister […]

A lifelong educator, Peggy Anastasia MA ’89 died May 14, 2022. Peggy began teaching in Cupertino Union School District in 1972. She worked magic with children, inspiring them to love learning and to believe in themselves. She spent many years teaching at a variety of schools across California. At SCU, she supervised and mentored teachers […]

Harris Jay Kuhn J.D. ’89 was beloved by all who met him. From co-workers to friends and family, Harris brightened their days. He was truly a one-in-a-million friend and a journalistic colleague who can never be replaced. Harris died on March 5, 2022.

A love of books and knowledge led John McWilliams M.S. ’89 to curate a personal library of over 4,000 titles. John earned his master’s from Santa Clara University and spent the majority of his director-level engineering career working top secret Department of Defense contracts in Silicon Valley, in service to his country. In retirement, he […]

“Renaissance Man” was the moniker classmates bestowed on John Bradley Siri ’89, a history major whose love of the topic moved him to talk up old-timers, visit new places, and explore family history. His Renaissance-like career spanned time working in Florence, Italy, as a graphic artist in California, a realtor, and a clinical psychologist helping […]

Patrick Lewis Welsh Jr. ’89 loved his childhood growing up in Lake Arrowhead, where he graduated in 1985 from Rim of the World High School and was senior class president and a standout basketball player. Pat earned his B.S. in marketing at SCU and met his beloved wife, Kathy, while studying there. They married at […]

Robert Pursel MBA ’89 Jan. 23, 1956 – June 19, 2016. A resident of Fremont, Robert Pursel passed away suddenly Sunday, June 19th. Robert graduated with a degree in Political Science from U.C. Berkeley, and received an MBA from Santa Clara University. He also served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy and was an Eagle Scout. Robert’s […]

Timothy Carey McShane ’89 died on July 7, 2015, in Seattle. Tim was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on February 27, 1967. He grew up on Capitol Hill in Seattle where he graduated from St. Joseph School and then in 1985 from Seattle Preparatory School. Tim was a very sharp, intelligent man. He was a 1989 […]

William Bede Morrissey ’89, 46, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2013 at the Raymond G. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on January 7, 1967, Bill attended Our Lady of the Assumption School and Aquinas High School before being awarded a full ROTC Scholarship to Santa Clara University in 1985. He graduated in 1989 […]

Diane T. Hansch J.D. ’89 died on January 5, 2009. 

Barbara Dabel ’89 on April 20, 2009. Barbara was born as Barbara Ethel Walker on January 2, 1942 to Archibald and Blanche Walker. She grew up on her family’s turkey ranch at the corner of King and Tully Roads with her older sister Patricia. Barbara was a member of the first graduating class of Andrew […]