Clarence Machado ’56 died peacefully May 4, 2012, at Hospice House after many years of failing health. He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and was raised on his family’s ranch in Byron, Calif.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University, and his DDS from University of The Pacific. He practiced dentistry in Stockton for thirty years, and managed his families’ ranch till the time of his death. He is survived by Ann Machado, his loving wife of 50 years; his sons, Patrick Machado ’86 of San Francisco and Jeffrey Machado of Roseville; grandsons Jason, Eric, Matthew and Jaren Machado; and sister, Rosemary Machado of Sausalito.

He will always be remembered for his devotion to his family, his love of farming, and his passion for hunting and fishing.