Whether in person or on the phone, Stephen Chan M.S. ’69 was always ready to connect. When he was beginning his career as a civil engineer in Seattle, Wash., Stephen met Emma and they married in 1969. Two years later, they moved to the Washington, D.C. area, where Stephen advanced his career with the City […]

William Mazotti ’69 was a deeply intellectual man with a passion for teaching, always eager to share his wisdom, sharp mind, quick wit, and generous spirit. Bill dedicated more than 30 years to PG&E, where he built an impressive career and retired as Vice President of Gas and Electric Technical Services. Outside of work, Bill […]

Growing up in the Bay Area, Michael Williamson MBA ’69 bonded with his father through deep sea fishing and supporting the San Francisco 49ers through thick and thin. While in undergrad, Mike met Dixie Samuels and they married in 1962. He then served in the California Army National Guard while balancing graduate school, work, and […]

James Fitzgerald M.A. ’69 understood the key to lasting friendship, staying in touch with former students, athletes, and friends for decades, always offering support and kindness. After serving in the Army for six years, Jim began his teaching career and dedicated himself to education as a teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator. In 1967, he married […]

Trailblazer Mary Stewart ’69 made history as the first female councilwoman and mayor of Rohnert Park, Calif. in the 1970s and ’80s. She also served as executive director of the Chamber of Commerce and pursued a variety of business ventures, selling real estate, and farming. She particularly liked boarding and taking care of sick animals. […]

Gifted athlete, attorney, artist, and storyteller Daniel O’Neil ’69 was a lifelong member of the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. He could often be found on the golf course or by the pool, throwing the ball with his family or anyone who wanted to join in. Daniel took immense pride in supporting the athletic […]

During his time at Santa Clara, Peter Connolly ’69 met Suzanne Connolly ’69, who would become his wife and mother to his children. Despite majoring in different fields—Peter in accounting and Suzanne in biology—their shared values and deep connection drew them closer together. Their love deepened as they continually found common ground, forging a strong […]

Margaret Woodard ’69 touched the lives of countless women and their babies through her compassion as a labor and delivery nurse and midwife at Los Angeles County Hospital. Margy had a natural ability to serve others and was a great mentor to many student nurses at Azusa Pacific University. Outside of work, Margy was a […]

Entrepreneur and business professor James Andre ’69 accomplished a lot in his life. He opened his own retail sportswear store called Sports Locker and taught at various universities and colleges across California. Jim was also proud to teach on a Semester at Sea higher education study abroad program, circumnavigating the globe on four semester-long voyages. […]

Phil Amormino ’69, present owner/operator of Amormino Machining & Design in Sonoma, has embarked upon a new career: teaching physics to 3rd through 8th grade homeschoolers. As a former science teacher at Justin-Siena High School in Napa, Amormino saw a need for elder science people to eschew retirement and give back some of their time […]

Born and raised alongside the rugged Central Coast of California, Paul Osborne ’69 spent much of his life there. While higher education took him to the Bay Area, he later returned to make his home in Morro Bay. Paul died Sep. 9, 2023.

Thomas Claussen MBA ’69 was surrounded by redheads—his wife of 54 years, Linda, and a gaggle of daughters and grandchildren. He grew up a devoted member of the Catholic faith, attending Loyola Academy in Chicago, University of Detroit Jesuit High School, and University of Notre Dame. He joined the Air Force after college then began […]

A pioneer in wind energy and grass-fed beef, a third-generation rancher, and an honorable judge Hugh Walker ’69, J.D. ’72 died Oct. 10, 2023. Hugh worked his way up from practicing law to becoming a superior court judge for the state of California. He later served on several boards including Valley Care Hospital, the Livermore […]

Early on, Thomas Wolf MBA ’69 learned the importance of diplomacy and compassion, which he used to great effect throughout his life. Tom was proud to be a third-generation banker and spent more than 60 years in the industry. He held a variety of positions across the ladder and served as CEO of Platte Valley […]

Glenn Ormbreck M.S. ’69 died July 5, 2023. Glenn served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and later had a successful career working for Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. and at the Air Force Materials Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a senior structural materials engineer. He was an active member of the Sons […]

In the early ’90s, Phillip Keenan ’69 became certified as an electrician, including certification for solar installation. He bought a beautiful parcel of land in Santa Cruz near the Moore Creek preserve in 1974, on which he designed and built a cabin he called the “big house.” He was always working on projects around the […]

While attending Santa Clara, Agnes Laband ’69 met her future husband, Pierre Laband ’69, and they married in 1970. Together they raised two daughters, Caroline and Marie, and a son, Stephen. Agnes was known for her many talents, but it was her kind and compassionate spirit that moved her through life–family came first, always. She […]

Edward “Duke” Gaffney MA ’69 was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Born in Spokane, WA, Duke received his Bachelor of Education from Gonzaga University and his Master’s of Education from Santa Clara University. At Gonzaga, he played baseball on scholarship and had a short stint playing baseball professionally. His career, […]

James Murray M.A. ’69 began his engineering career at Illinois Bell Telephone in Chicago, where he met and married his wife, Carolyn Clough. In 1961, he accepted a position with Lenkurt Electric and moved with his family to Sunnyvale. Jim then co-founded Farinon Video and took great pride in the innovative microwave communication systems they […]

A true gentleman, Donald Church MBA ’69 died July 8, 2022. Don was a 60-year member of Medford Masonic Lodge 103 and a 50-year member of Asiya Shriners, where he served as Chief-Aide to the Potentate for many years. He was also a member of his beloved Los Gatos Camel Herders Shrine Club for over 40 […]