William Paker MBA ’76 died Nov. 17, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Laurel Paker, his wife of 32 years, preceded him in death, as did his eldest daughter, Mary Ellen Cosner. Paker is survived by his seven children, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Wiley Hughes MBA ’76 worked full time in the aerospace industry, earning recognition the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, while attending SCU at night to study for his Master’s. He also devoted time to his family and children. The family explored the natural beauty of the Black Hills in every season. Wiley supported his […]

William Jones M.A. ’76 was a father, grandfather, brother, friend, Eagle Scout, avid surfer, and all-around “cool dude.” He discovered a passion for the ocean early on and dedicated his life to education. Bill taught almost every grade from kindergarten to college level. His work with students who navigated academic challenges was close to his […]

Born in Hudson, Wisconsin, Paul Stevenson MBA ’76 and his friends did not lack for fun and games. Non-school hours were spent fishing, swimming, biking, hiking, sledding, skiing, and playing baseball, basketball, and football. Later in life Paul, packed his Plymouth Duster and headed for California in search of new environments and experiences. He embraced California’s […]

Mary Mielke JD ’73 JD ’76 treasured her friend and considered them family. She called Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, MD her home. She practiced law in California and served as General Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee. She was noted by her co-workers to be smart as a whip, and she held great judgment […]

James Lester Good MBA ’76 helped design the communications antenna for the lunar landing module of the Apollo program. He pursued his studies at night and eventually became a professor and later dean at Menlo College. His children remember him explaining the most difficult concepts in terms so simple that he made his audience feel like […]

After graduation, Peter Turnquist J.D. ’76  joined two friends to sail a 36′ sailboat down the east coast and up the west coast to California. The next adventure came when Peter partnered with a friend to found Newport Laboratories. which made computers. Later he tried his hand at law and when that didn’t sit right […]

Russell Paglia ’76 had a long and successful career with Hewlett Packard and in robotic automation with Intelledex, Accu-Fab System and ATS Automation. He retired in 1996. He was an avid reader, golfer, fly fisherman, and supporter of Oregon State Athletics, especially Beavers baseball and women’s basketball. He was a long-time member of the Corvallis […]

James White MBA ’76, M.S. ’81 lived a life full of adventures spanning the world over. While Jim lived in and traveled to many places around the world, he remained a Southern boy at heart. Mobile, Alabama was his favorite. Following a family tradition, Jim was an officer in the United States Navy. During his […]

Scott A. Sparks MBA ’76, 71, died Dec. 29, 2020. He was a deacon at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church and was retired from IBM. His family survives him.

Stephen Salvatore Cusenza ’76 passed away on January 2, 2021, in Walnut Creek, California, surrounded by his loving family. As a young man growing up in Visalia, Steve spent endless hours working in his father’s hardware store while enjoying free time hiking with friends in the Sierra Nevada foothills. At Santa Clara, he studied civil […]

Richard Guggenheim JD ’76 put his law degree to work in San Jose, where he practiced for many years. He died on March 5, 2020, at the age of 70.

Patricia Badia-Johnson ’76 published Orienta…She Is the Dance, the story and writings for her mother, Orienta Badia. Orienta was born on Christmas day 1918 and juggled the demands of two cultures as a member of a family who immigrated from Italy to the United States. A dancer, Orienta used her art to support her family […]

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin named Herb Foedisch ’76 as its new board president in October 2020. Herb has served on the board since 2008 in roles including Development Chair and Vice President.

A woman of intelligence, humor, curiosity, and determination, Kay Frauenthal Carpenter M.A. ’76 did not let numerous setbacks due to ill health keep her from adventure, twice circumnavigating the globe as well as traveling throughout France by train and bicycle. Earning a certificate in French phonetics from the Sorbonne in Paris, Kay became fluent in […]

Michael Jones ’76  died Nov. 26, 2019 and is remembered by Yvonne, wife of 42 years, four adult children; six grandchildren, and many others. Services were held in Texas

Banker. Realtor. Sports fan. Teacher. But most importantly dad and grandfather. A banking career brought Robert E. Hall, Jr. MBA ’76 to the Bay Area. He went on to found Almaden Oaks Realtors, and developed the Almaden Valley Professional Center. Hall didn’t just earn an MBA from SCU, he also taught real estate finance and […]

David M. Ford ’76 was born in San Jose to Betty and Henry Ford, the oldest of seven children. He attended St Martin’s Church and school, Blackford High School, and SCU. He graduated with an M.S. in electrical engineering and computer science and went on to work at Rolm, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle. He sang […]

Juanita R. Mendoza ’76, M.A. ’79 was born in Melvin, Texas, to Epifania Franco and Simon Reyes, affectionately known as “Mamapana” and “Papamon.” At age 6, she moved with her parents to Mexico, their home country, and was raised in the area of Torreón, Coahuila. She always took great pride in saying how much her […]

A dedicated peace activist, teacher, and counselor, Helen G. Frumin M.A. ’76 found the Women’s Strike for Peace and the Committee of Responsibility. She and husband Morris were longtime supporters of the movements for civil rights, peace, civil liberties and social justice. Also a wife and mother, Helen died at home in Newton, Massachusetts, on […]