Loving husband, father, and grandfather Roy Staring ’71 died on Oct. 23, 2022. Roy attended Chico High, where he met his future wife, Rita Brattan. Roy was hired by Rita’s father, Joe Brattan, to work as a partner in the family farming business. As a farmer, Roy was an exceptionally hard worker and a kind and fair […]

James Monroe MBA ’71 held a passion for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team that was only eclipsed by his commitment to his faith and his love for his family. Jim joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in November, 1958, and he went on to serve a mission for the Church in […]

Perry Olsen ’71 died Aug. 8, 2022. He had a deep appreciation for music, backpacking, and sailing. He enjoyed running on the beach and spending time at a family cabin on the San Lorenzo River. Perry developed a love for the Grateful Dead in the 1960s and attended the live shows for the remainder of the […]

While he was on leave from the U.S. Air Force, Dennis Frazier ’71 met his future wife. He later worked at California State University, Chico in human resources. After 22 years, Dennis retired only to return seven years later. He taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, and participated in several men’s Bible study […]

Reenel Moretti MA ’71 received commendations from California Retired Teachers Association, Gabilan Amateur Radio Club, the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools, and Spectrum Education. She worked with students, served on the advisory committee of the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools, and participated in Service to Education days. Reenel also maintained the financial record of […]

Susan Goodman ’71 was born in Pasadena and attended Santa Clara University. Susan died in Franklin, Tennessee, on April 25, 2022, at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Terry Goodman and extended family.

Curtis Thomas MA ’71 was a storyteller, master barbecuer, begonia whisperer, professional armchair referee, and backseat driver extraordinaire.  Curt could always be recognized from his collared golf shirt, windbreaker, baseball cap, and khaki shorts or pants with a belt. After 5 p.m., he would pair his khaki bottoms and golf shirt ensemble with a half-chewed […]

Catherine Fawcett ’71 is far from retiring from life and her 30-year career as a realtor. She and husband Jim Fawcett ’71 married in 1971 and celebrated their 50th anniversary in December. After living in San Diego, they moved back to Northern California where they love living in Bella Vista. In the mornings, they sit outside […]

Richard Calone J.D. ’71 died on May 21, 2021. Rich worked as an attorney for the IRS before launching his own firm, Richard S. Calone, Inc. His work there helped many, but he is most remembered for his service in the army and his love of life. Rich served in the Army Reserves as a […]

Beloved teacher and lifelong learner Rosanne “Rosie” Clayton ’71 spent her time at Santa Clara participating in many extracurricular activities and developing lifelong friendships. It was also where she met and married her husband, Bill Clayton ’71. As a middle school teacher, Rosie was loved by students, teachers, and administrators alike. She had a soft spot […]

Living a life devoted to philanthropy, Barry Furtado ’71 died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He graduated from St. Martin of Tours, Bellarmine College Preparatory, and SCU. Barry was a Volunteer Division Director for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s, devoting his time to granting wishes to children with […]

After she got married and had her first and only child, Carol J. Berge M.A. ’71, J.D. ’77 went back to school. The West Valley College valedictorian and SJSU magna cum laude graduate earned her master’s degree, teaching credential, and law degree from Santa Clara University. After a long career in law, in 2003, Carol joined […]

Rick Justice ’71, died January 30, 2021, at home in the Bay Area with family at his side. Despite his cancer diagnosis, when asked how he was doing, he’d always have the same response. He’d always say, as genuine as ever, “I’m doing great. Just enjoying one day at a time.” He always saw the best in others and […]

After a courageous battle against lymphoma, Gerald “Jerry” Stenson ’71 passed away from COVID-19 on January 4, 2021, at the age of 71. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University and Master’s Teaching Credential from USF. Jerry taught at Monte Verde Elementary School in San Bruno for 40 years until his retirement in 2016. He […]

If there was a place Joseph Ruiz ’71, JD ’74 loved, it was Willow Glen, the San Jose community where he was born and raised, and raised his own family with ex-wife and dear friend Carole Kiely ’71. While he regaled his family with tales of time studying abroad in Rome while attending SCU, it […]

Originally from Illinois, Brian Declan Cunningham, JD ’71 made his way to California for college and into being Cal mascot Oski for football games. He stayed west, earning his law degree from SCU and marrying a fellow Bronco, Peggy Cunningham ’68. He opened a private practice and then worked in real estate investment, served on […]

In 2020, Tim Fennell served on the “Citizen’s Police Task Force” established by the city council of Los Altos, California, to assess certain programs, policies, and procedures of the city police department. He was appointed to the task force because of his prior experience in law enforcement and corporate human resource management, as well as […]

Blessed with six ‘grands’ within just 5 years, we faced a challenge for college. Each one carefully considered many options; each one chose SCU! Currently, we have FOUR BRONCOS: two seniors, a junior, and one frosh. And, one graduated last year. The “caboose,” a senior at Bellarmine, will enter SCU in the Fall. Six for […]

A senior trial attorney on the Watergate Special prosecution force Ronald Malone JD ’71 died March 11, 2020. After leaving the U.S. Justice Department, Malone was a trial lawyer specializing in charitable trusts and a well-known horseman in Petaluma. As fires ravaged Sonoma County in 2017, the horse ranch Ronald operated with his wife, Sara, […]

A Renaissance man, Thomas Joseph Ervin ’71, JST ’88 was ordained a priest in May 1974 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. His ministry took him to parishes in San Francisco and the peninsula as well as the North Bay, where he lovingly cared for elderly nuns. After earning a Ph.D. in Psychology, he […]