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John Hardin Oldham

Esteemed Santa Clara baseball coach and former Cincinnati Reds player John Hardin Oldham died Feb. 24, 2024. Renowned for his 13-year coaching tenure, he secured three West Coast Conference titles and led the Broncos to four NCAA Tournaments. As a four-time WCC Coach of the Year, his legacy includes 433 victories and championships in 1994, […]

Patricia Hearne ’72

Patricia Hearne ’72 was a trailblazer and a remarkable mother to her seven children, infusing their lives with a multitude of interests, valuable life lessons, and, of course, love. Her children have countless fond memories of camping and exploring tide pools at the beach. Pat also loved animals, cultivating a particular passion for horses by […]

Lazaro Garza M.A. ’71

Beloved Spanish teacher Lazaro Garza M.A. ’71 died March 28, 2024. The son of an American Presbyterian missionary, Lazaro grew up in Mexico and came to the U.S. in high school to learn English. He majored in English at San Jose State University, then earned his master’s in Spanish at Santa Clara. He taught Spanish […]

Gene Mellor ’64

Avid sports fan and Korean War veteran Gene Mellor ’64 died Feb. 15, 2024. Gene had a passion for sports and enjoyed many years of season tickets to San Francisco Giants and 49er games. He also coached rugby and soccer, and played in an adult softball league. Gene also a knack for cooking. He was […]

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