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Roger Yarhouse MBA ’65

Roger Yarhouse MBA ’65 found great joy in spending time with his three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In 1991, he and Shyla, his wife of 63 years, started an annual family vacation tradition that continues today. Roger enjoyed a career in sales for the refrigeration division of Tecumseh Products. A faithful member of […]

Paul Gonella J.D. ’75

Fondly known as “Mr. G,” Paul Gonella J.D. ’75 was a beloved history teacher, wrestling coach, and vice principal at Egan Jr. High in Los Altos, Calif., where he inspired generations of students over his 42-year career in education. Even after retirement, Paul remained committed to the Los Altos community—he was an active member of […]

Francis Fenech MBA ’82

Francis Fenech MBA ’82 was a kind and optimistic soul whose positive outlook made everyone around him smile. At just 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Perkins during the Korean War. After his service, he worked as an electrician at Western Electric, where he met the love of his life, […]

Stephen Chan M.S. ’69

Whether in person or on the phone, Stephen Chan M.S. ’69 was always ready to connect. When he was beginning his career as a civil engineer in Seattle, Wash., Stephen met Emma and they married in 1969. Two years later, they moved to the Washington, D.C. area, where Stephen advanced his career with the City […]

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