In addition to being a proud Bronco in his own right, Tharan “Terry” John Lanier ’63, MBA ’74 was the father, father-in-law, grandfather, and family member of many other Broncos, including Greg ’85, Chris ’86, Crystal ’86, Brian ’90, Katie ’11, and Erin Lanier ’15. Terry also taught accounting at Santa Clara in the 1980s. […]

William P. Clarke ’77 grew up in Nyack, NY, and graduated from Fordham Prep before moving across the country to attend Santa Clara University. William enjoyed a career in banking and worked for Wells Fargo, then was the VP of loan services for Rockville Bank which became United bank before his retirement in 2017. He […]

Tom McCarthy MBA ’95 died on September 14, 2025. After earning a B.S. in mechanical engineering from UC Santa Barbara in 1987, Tom began his career designing enclosures used in NASA Space Shuttle experiments in the San Jose area. After many years in the engineering field, he moved on to sales and marketing positions at […]

George U. Ramos ’63, formerly known as “Bud,” died in July 2025 of leukemia. At Santa Clara University, George served a year as vice president of the student body. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in computer science and make a career in high tech. George was dedicated to his family, and strove to […]

The owner of Headlesburg, Calif., winery MoniClaire Vineyards, Peter Smiderle ’73, died Aug. 17, 20205. Peter lived a full rooted in family, faith, and the vineyard he poured his heart into. He will be remembered for his warm smile, generous spirit, and the zinfandel, petite syrah, and sauvignon blanc vines he nurtured. His legacy will […]

Raised in a music-filled home, Owen Haggerty ’80 developed a deep love for records as a kid, eagerly sharing his favorites with his siblings. He also made a name for himself in the neighborhood with his athleticism and admired sportsmanship at Nibley Park. After graduating college, Joe built a fulfilling career in IT, spending nearly […]

Mario Farana ’66 devoted 54 years to the San Francisco Diocese, spending 32 of them as pastor of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. After completing ROTC training, Mario served as an Army chaplain before entering St. Patrick’s Seminary and being ordained in 1971. In 1993, when St. Paul’s Parish was slated for closure, his determination saved […]

Kathleen Vandenberg ’66 spent her teenage summers working at her father’s restaurant in Lake Tahoe. After college, she married Ron VandenBerg in 1970. They raised two children, Megan and Jonathan Vandenberg ’98. Kathy poured her heart into her distinguished career as a neonatal development specialist, author, and trainer. Over three decades, she offered compassionate, family-centered […]

After serving with the California National Guard during the Vietnam War, Donald Rodgers ’68 returned home to dedicate himself to the family business, Rodgers Bottling Companyg. Later, Don’s gentle hands and sharp mind nurtured the family vineyard in Napa. Beyond his many gifts as a musician, sailor, and fixer of all things, Don’s greatest joy […]

A lifelong dream of storytelling led Peter Billington ’97 to a career in animation, virtual reality, video games, and artificial intelligence, earning him Emmy and Peabody awards. An avid cyclist, Peter trained for the Olympics and tandem rode with a blind athlete at the paralympic games and was dedicated to mastering mountain biking tricks. Peter’s […]

Born into a military family, David Conklin ’75 had a childhood filled with travel. In criss-crossing the world, Dave nurtured a deep curiosity and love of learning that ultimately led him to earn a Ph.D. from Oregon State University and pursue a career as a scholar. For 30 years, Dave was married to Carol Sweeney, […]

James Manlowe ’61 lived his 86 years with a spirit of independence as well as dedication to those in his orbit. Jim spent much of his career in the trucking business and dedicated many years as a respected sports official. He welcomed three sons with his wife, Carolyn Smith Manlowe, and two stepchildren. Jim died […]

Brian Forster ’89 embraced life through his many passions: live music, spontaneous adventures, cheering on the Seattle Seahawks, traveling, and savoring visits to Santa Barbara for food and fun. While attending SCU, Brian met lifelong friends and future wife Ellen Forster ’91. Together they built a life in Mukilteo, Wash., and raised three children. Brian […]

Mad scientist Alex Curry ’12 will be remembered as an innovator, role model, and friend. Whether playing piano with grace, delivering spot-on Tropic Thunder monologues, wearing his signature bow tie, or founding “Armed Bandits Consulting,” an AI and data consultancy, his life was a beautiful blend of intellect and playfulness. In 2021, he and his […]

Gale Moran ’76 met her husband of nearly 52 years, Marshall Moran ’74, while both were studying at SCU. Together they raised five beautiful children—Rhondalyn, Joseph, David, Rachael Moran ’01, and Kendra Calderon ’02. Gale later pursued a master’s in social work, dedicating her career to protecting and uplifting children and families through Child Protective […]

A curious and adventurous soul, Eugene Helfrich ’51 had a love for travel that was sparked during a college trip to Europe and endured through the rest of his life and across countless countries. After graduation, Frank served his country in Korea before beginning a 30-year career with the Federal Reserve Bank. In retirement, Frank […]

From childhood adventures playing baseball, swimming, and exploring the outdoors, to daring feats like his 4,500-mile cross-country bike ride, Gary McGowan J.D. ’77 approached life with courage, curiosity, and joy. Professionally, Gary devoted over two decades as an accomplished and respected assistant district attorney in Plumas County, known not only for his tireless service, mentorship, […]

A lifelong scholar with degrees in engineering, German, and Sanskrit, Nagaraja “Mani” Subramanian M.S. ’85 combined brilliance with humility. His path took him from a childhood as one of nine children in Tamilnadu, India, to engineering work in Mumbai and Germany, to a long and impactful career in  hardware and software at Intel, IBM and […]

Brother Justin DeChance ’81 served as a Jesuit for 71 years, embodying a life of quiet devotion, hospitality, and faith. From his earliest days in the novitiate at Los Gatos in 1953, where he humbly said he first “learned to boil water,” to decades spent nurturing communities through food service, guest ministry, and tireless support, […]

After more than four decades as an actuary and vice president in the insurance industry, Charles Bolton ’77 carried his Bronco pride with him into retirement, often wearing his Santa Clara alum t-shirts as a public reminder of his roots. Chuck found a lot of joy sharing homemade meals with friends and family, listening to […]