1973

A successful banker and a Zen Buddhist priest, Andrew Stuber ’73 died Oct. 2, 2023. Andy worked in banking for over 40 years and slowly worked his way up to vice president and senior mortgage loan officer for Central Pacific Bank. Outside of work, his interest in Eastern philosophy led him to the Chozen-ji temple […]

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1973

Janice Bazzani ’73, Marilyn Quinlan ’73, and Susan Maloney ’73 reunited in New York City to meet fellow alum and 1973 SCU valedictorian Ron Lagomarsino ’73, who directed the production Chester Bailey at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Over 50 years of friendship and memories shared!

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1973

Frederick Lavaroni ’73 attended SCU on a basketball scholarship and played professional basketball in Belgium for two years post-graduation. When he returned to the U.S., he found a passion for giving back and volunteered for the Special Olympics, was a San Andreas 4-H club leader, coached his children’s softball teams, was a member of the […]

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1973

Fondly known as Coach Adams to former students and athletes of the Campbell Union High School District in San Jose, Earl Adams M.A. ’73 died Aug. 31, 2023. He played football in high school on the legendary Junior Rose Bowl team in 1952 then started coaching after earning a teaching degree. Despite his athletic prowess, […]

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1973

Laura Scotlan ’73 managed College Avenue Travel and Fly Oakland Travel for over 20 years. Through her work, Laura helped so many friends, family, and customers see the world. Laura died July 13, 2023, and will be remembered for her devout faith, generous spirit, and courage in the midst of adversity.

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1973

Jairo Mejia MA ’73 was dedicated to God’s service as a priest in Colombia for 25 years: a pastor, teacher, publisher, and theologian with the Second Vatican Council. Upon earning a Master’s Degree from SCU, he also served as an employment training counselor for six years. Mejia later rededicated himself to priestly ministry in the […]

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1973

John Runte JD ’73 was a public accountant in Wisconsin, where he worked until he decided to pursue a law degree. In 1969, John and his wife, Ora, moved with their six children to Santa Clara so he could attend SCU Law. He worked as an attorney from 1973 until his death. John was active […]

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1973

Jack Bates MBA ’73 had a knack for football, playing it in high school, college, and the Navy. Later his travels frequently took him back to family reunions in Utah, where he guided bicycle, river-rafting, and fly-fishing adventures for family and friends. A word of wisdom he shared with his family is that service to […]

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1973

After SCU, Michael Sixtus ’73 earned d his master’s degree in Physiological Ecology at San Diego State University, where he met his future wife, Ann. He taught science for 26 years in San Diego County. Mike and Ann traveled, visiting all seven continents. He also sang and played the guitar, cooked, and volunteered as a docent […]

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1973

Hugh Jackson JD ’73 was one of the preeminent family law attorneys in Santa Clara county and was well respected by his peers and the judiciary. His career spanned more than 45 years and he was also a decades long member of the Santa Clara County and Sunnyvale-Cupertino Bar associations. He shined in the courtroom […]

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1973

Therese Jackson ’73 was a proud fourth generation San Franciscan. Growing up in South San Francisco, Terry knew she wanted to go to Santa Clara University. While at SCU, she met her husband, David Jackson ’73. Terry went on to earn a masters in library science at San Jose State. Her love of reading was […]

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1973

Victor Rice ’73 was a star player on SCU’s Rugby team, as well playing many other sports. After graduation, Vic partnered with his long-time friend, Bill Gleason, to establish Pacific Forest Resources. An internationally known race car driver, Vic raced in Europe, as well as in Australia, Canada, and throughout the United States. Racing was his […]

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1973

Paul Pelosi JD ’73 died June 30, 2021, after a year-long battle with Lymphoma. Paul was an avid sports fan and coached all of his children’s teams in Almaden Valley. His greatest joy was going to his grandkid’s games and school performances, family get-togethers, and holidays. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Karen, and family.

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1973

Native Californian Mark B. Hames J.D. ’73 had many passions in life. He was proud of his work in consumer protection and prosecution of elder financial fraud. His passions in retirement were tennis, photography, and computers. He also volunteered as a teacher with an Almaden Valley senior group. He made several friends there and was a […]

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1973

An active advocate for coin-collecting hobbyists for 40-plus years, Daniel O. Shattuc ’73 served in countless positions in numismatic clubs across California. In 1985, he chaired National Coin Week for California, driving many miles to visit local coin clubs. Dan was a Green Beret, an Eagle Scout, and loved the outdoors, working with young people to create […]

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1973

David D. Tsang MS ’73 died on January 11, 2021, at the age of 78. He is survived by his expansive family, including his wife of over 50 years. David was respected as a successful Chinese-American semiconductor entrepreneur in the Bay Area. David, born in Liaoning, China, immigrated to the United States in 1962, where he began […]

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1973

Herman P. Mora J.D. ’73 went to Santa Paula High School, then to San Jose State University, and finished his schooling at Santa Clara University School of Law. Early in his career, Mora worked in Salinas Valley and later returned to Ventura County where he opened a law firm in Oxnard doing family law for […]

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1973

Scott Spencer MS ’73 spent 30 years with Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. But travel and music were his passions. In 1966, went to Germany to pick up a little brown Porsche he’d ordered. Over the next six months, Scott toured Europe in the car. With his wife, Gayle, he attended concerts, went camping, and […]

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1973

Bihl Haus Arts, co-founded by Eric Lane ’73 and his wife, Dr. Kellen Kee McIntyre, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a “QuinSenora” on Facebook live. Bihl Haus Arts, a community-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is the only professional nonprofit contemporary art gallery on the premises of an affordable senior housing community in the United States. Located […]

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1973

Just in time for American’s most improbable museum 80th anniversary, Steve Wiegand ’73 is out with a book on its founding. The Dancer, the Dreamers, and the Queen of Romania: How An Unlikely Quartet Created America’s Most Improbable Museum tells the story of the Maryhill Museum of Art, in Washington, host to curiosities including hundreds of […]

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