A resident of Kaneohe, Hawaii, and a well-loved man, Martin Moreno ’67 died on February 7, 2023. Graduating from Santa Clara was one of the proudest moments of Marty’s life and he looked forward to reunions, especially his 50th where he saw many good friends. Marty enjoyed making jokes with friends and family. He was […]

Joan Kelly ’67 valedictorian graduate of Tracy High School, received her bachelor’s from SCU in 1967, graduating summa cum laude. While teaching French in public schools, she earned a Master’s from Stanford. Before earning her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1974, Joan taught at that university’s lab school and Escuela Lincoln in Costa […]

Larry Biggam ’67 retired as the Chief contract Public Defender for Santa Cruz County after 47 years. Larry’s law firm, Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff, provided indigent defense services to the county since 1975.

Timothy O’Keefe was Irish to the core, warm, humorous, and a great storyteller. He had a passion for history and he shared this with countless students at SCU. He made his life at Santa Clara, retiring as an emeritus professor in 2010. Tim held many administrative positions during his 45-year career at SCU. He was […]

After retiring from his work as an engineer for Pratt and Whitney, Dennis Tanner MS ’67  started a new business as The Chair Doctor. There he went from engineering to fixing and repairing old furniture. Whether it was a beloved rocking chair or beaten-up stool, Dennis had the knowledge and the tools to restore them. He […]

Kenneth Roy Turner ’67 died Jan. 29, 2022. After serving as a naval lieutenant in the Vietnam War, Ken leaned into his desire to help others. He earned his doctorate of dental surgery and went on to run a family practice for 45 years. Ken is survived by his children and grandchildren.

When he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, Merrill Newman MBA ’67 trolled the Yellow Sea for unfamiliar fish, one of which was later named for him: Liparis Newmani. Back home, Merrill earned a master’s degree and teaching credential at Stanford and used them to teach for a decade. Leaving high school teaching in […]

Called to be a priest, Rev. Bernard (Bernie) James Zanck Jr., M.A. ’67 achieved his dream and was ordained a Catholic priest after earning his Licentiate in Sacred Theology in 1955 from the Catholic University of America. The Claretians Order sent him to San Jose to be a diocesan priest. While attending classes at Santa Clara […]

A lover of nature, James Kilgroe M.S. ’67 was an avid gardener, environmentalist, camper, and member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh since the early ’70. After earning a master’s in mechanical engineering from Santa Clara, James spent the majority of his career working for the Environmental Protection Agency. He published many papers concerning the […]

Santa Clara Class of ’67 President Vincent James O’Neal died on June 26, 2021. Vince was employed by the State of California, as well as Erhard Seminar Training/Forum/Landmark, an organization associated with the outgrowth of the Human Potential Movement. In addition he owned and managed Star Bakery serving the Los Angeles basin.

Much love went into the countless meals Mary Anne Ravizza ’67 M.A. ’89 prepared for family and friends. She always made everyone feel welcome and tended to in her home. She graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in English and taught middle school before starting a family with her loving husband of more than […]

After enlisting in the U.S. Navy and serving his country in the Korean War, John Charles Lungaro M.A. ’67 earned his master’s at Santa Clara and taught special education in the Cupertino Union School District for more than 30 years. He died on September 3, 2020, and is survived by his beloved wife of 65 […]

The San Francisco Professional Food Society presented the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to Antonia Lastreto Allegra ’67 on Feb. 4, 2020. She was also honored in Congress with remarks by Congressman Mike Thompson and the House of Representatives, naming her the Woman of the Year. In his comments, Thompson said, “…Madam Speaker, Antonia Allegra is […]

A lover of people and their stories, a voracious reader, a thoughtful and dedicated teacher, a champion of the underserved, a loyal friend, a loving auntie, a devoted Hospice volunteer, defender of octopuses, hunter of sea glass, a model of courage and wit for countless women and girls, a giving mother and foster mother, a […]

Robert (Bob) E. Wherritt M.S. ’66 was born in South Gate, California, to Robert C. and Oleta Feichtmeir Wherritt. Following a move to Salinas, Bob graduated from Salinas High School in 1957 and attended UC Berkeley, graduating with a B.S. in Mmchanical engineering in January 1964. He received his master’s in mechanical engineering from SCU […]

James D. Wagenschutz M.S. ’67 was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in Plymouth, Michigan, to Carl and Hazel Wagenschutz. For many of his childhood years he lived on a farm with his family, and he had many fond memories of his time there. He attended Plymouth High School, where he was on the track and […]

Michael Joseph Poitevin ’67 was born in Lewiston, Idaho, to Lawrence and Margaret (Kennedy) Poitevin. He spent his boyhood in Idaho Falls, graduated from high school in Ojai, California, and headed off to SCU. A blind date junior year turned into a romance that lasted for 53 years. Mike’s special secret was sending flowers to […]

The only child of Robert and Joyce Pelletier, Sandra Nelsen Pelletier ’67 was born on March 7, 1945, in Bakersfield, California. Following her birth, Sandy’s mother, Joyce, required immediate heart surgery. The first few months of her life were spent in Ontonagon, Michigan, with her grandparents, May and Edwin (Nanny and Bampy) Nelsen. Sandy attended […]

Born in Oakland on Nov. 11, 1944, Timothy Alfred Whalley B.S. ’67 was the son of Samuel and Marie (Bulger) Whalley, and the fifth of six children. An inspiration to those who knew him, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy (1967­–1972), earning the Navy Commendation medal while serving in Vietnam. He continued to […]

Don Argue M.A. ’67 was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a commissioner on the Commission on International Religious Freedom for five years. He completed a Ed.D. and served a total of 25 years as president of two universities.