Jack Jensen, Managing Director of Funeral Services jjensen@cypresslawn.com
Cypress Lawn Funeral Home and Reception Center
Let Us Help You Celebrate the Life of a Loved One in a Meaningful Manner
We can facilitate every type of funeral service, from more simple arrangements to the most elaborate. Tell us the story of your loved one and what made them so special. Together, we will make each ceremony as individual and unique as possible. Our intention is to assist in making every ceremony personal and meaningful — truly capturing the spirit of the life that was lived. We have even created our new ‘Celebration of Life Services’ for that purpose. Please ask about them.
We Are Proud to Serve the Diversity of the Bay Area
Our licensed funeral directors are well-versed in the funeral traditions of all the religions and cultures that make up the wonderful fabric of the Bay Area. The Highest Level of Personal Service with Attention to Even the Smallest Detail Our professional staff will make sure that all arrangements are carried out according to a family’s wishes, with attention to even the smallest detail. Because at Cypress Lawn we know it can be the little things that really count. And you can always count on Cypress Lawn to get it right.
For Those Families Who May Be Considering Cremation
Cypress Lawn is also very unique in having its own complete crematory on the Cypress Lawn property, offering the assurance that a loved one never leaves the care and supervision of our licensed professional staff during the complete cremation process.
Wise and Affordable Funeral Preplanning Options
One of the best gifts you can provide your family is to preplan funeral arrangements in advance, allowing you to make wise decisions when you are better prepared. It will feel good to know that you have provided Peace of Mind for everyone involved. Cypress Lawn will be happy to make your non-guaranteed prearrangement's. However, you may wish to take advantage of our affordable advance payment options. That way you can guarantee most of tomorrow’s products and services at today’s prices.
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Why not take advantage of our FREE one-hour funeral preplanning consultation to see which option is better for you. There is NO obligation and we’ll even provide you with a free copy of the Cypress Lawn Estate Planning Portfolio. This is an important tool to ensure all of your final arrangements are carried out according to your wishes.
Our Obituaries
Consuelo Palacio
April 3, 1945 - February 1, 2012
Beloved mother, grandmother, Nanay, and friend to all, Consuelo Torio Palacio born to late parents Belarmino Palaganas Torio and Maximina Macaranas Torio on April 03, 1945 in Don Pedro, Malasiqui, Pangasinan. She emigrated to San Francisco to live a new life of opportunities. She married the late Rudy M. Cacho and had their three children, Rudy, Richard, and Rosalyn. She was employed with UCSF...
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Donald Lee
March 15, 1933 - January 29, 2012
Donald Lee lost his battle to lymphoma cancer on the morning of Sunday, January 29, 2012. He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Don was born on March 15, 1933, in the town of Heung How Foon, Toishan province in China. At the age of five, he came to San Francisco, California with his father, sister and brother on the SS President Coolidge. After...
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Richard Pie Castillo, Jr.
August 29, 1990 - January 28, 2012
Richard Jordan Castillo Jr., "Pie", was born on August 29, 1990 in San Francisco, California. He was the second child born to Richard J. Castillo Sr. and Michelle A. Jones-Castillo.
Coming from a very close knit family, "Pie" always put his family first and enjoyed his role of being a brother to his sisters Erin and Alexandrea (Alley), and to his loving cousins, Crystal and "AJ".
At an...
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Rebecca Perez Ibay
March 9, 1932 - January 27, 2012
Rebecca "Reby" Perez Ibay, 79 years old, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
Rebecca was born in Manila, Philippines on March 9, 1932. She was the eldest of the 7 children to Juan Perez and Teresita Castro. Rebecca was married to the love of her life, who she says "my boyfriend" Rodolfo Isip Ibay for 59 years, before he passed away in 2009.
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Patricia Ma
January 22, 2012
Patricia Ma passed away on January 22, 2012 at the age of 89. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Ma and leaves behind four devoted children, Helen Ma, Edward Ma, Michael Ma, and Nancy Choi (Richard). She will be dearly missed by her cherished grandchildren, Ryan Choi, Erin Choi, Sydney Choi, and Nicholas Ma, and her many nieces and nephews.
Patricia was born in China in 1922. She...
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Lolita Kaiklian Alvarez
September 22, 1923 - January 20, 2012
LOLITA KAIKLIAN ALVAREZ
September 22, 1923 - January 20, 2012
Lolita Kaiklian was born on September 22, 1923, in the municipality of Kawit, in the Province of Cavite within the Republic of The Philippines to parents, Pedro and Juliana Kaiklian. She was the third eldest child of 6 siblings: 5 brothers and 1 sister.
Lolita was raised a devout Methodist and as her mother passed away at an...
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Yeon Jung Baik
January 17, 1950 - January 19, 2012
At the age of 62, Yeon Jung Baik peacefully passed away after a short but aggressive battle with stage 4 stomach cancer on January 19, 2012 as she was surrounded by family and friends. Yeon was born and raised in Incheon, South Korea, and immigrated with her husband, Haeng Bok to the United States in 1976 and since resided in San Francisco, CA. She is survived by her husband, Haeng Bok and their...
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Nelly R. Baptist
November 10, 1929 - January 15, 2012
Nelly R. Baptist, resident of Santa Rosa, CA passed away on the 15th of January, 2012, at the age of 82, after struggling with an aggressive form of cancer.
She was born November 10, 1929 in Granada, Nicaragua, the daughter of the late Ramon Antonio Ruiz and Maria Avilez. She was the youngest of 10 children and is survived by her brother Antonio Ruiz, daughters Glynis Kerrick and Dorien Tague,...
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Walter L. Johnson
April 22, 1924 - January 12, 2012
Walter L. Johnson, 87, of South San Francisco passed away January 12, 2012 after a brief hospital stay. Walter, the youngest of four boys, was born in Amenia, North Dakota on April 22, 1924, to John David and Pauline Stevold Johnson.
Drafted into the United States Army in 1943, Walter served as a combat engineer in the 20th Armored Division in France, Austria and Germany. During the war his...
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Luz Aquino Rodriguez
September 16, 1914 - January 12, 2012
Luz Aquino Rodriguez was born in the Philippines on September 16, 1914. In 1975, after the death of her beloved husband Conrado, who she's now joined in passing, Luz emigrated to the United States, living in the city of San Francisco until 1980, when she moved with her youngest daughter to South San Francisco.
Luz was a devout Catholic and was deeply devoted to her faith and to her large...
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Jerome "Jerry" Klima
June 23, 1917 - January 10, 2012
"Jerry" in loving memory to us all, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 23, 1917, to our grandparents Josephine and Frank Kries. He was the middle child of three children, Doris his younger sister and Clem his older brother. In his early years they grew up on a farm where he learned his hard work ethic and mechanical/handyman genius. He could fix and build anything .... and loved to...
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Thomas Lococo
October 17, 1951 - January 5, 2012
Resident of South San Francisco, passed away unexpectedly. Services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Road, Colma, California on January 17th, 2012 at ten-thirty am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation.
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Corazon Tarona Claro Pradia
August 3, 1942 - January 2, 2012
Corazon was born on AUGUST 3, 1942, to the late ISMAEL MONTANO CLARO SR., and the late PAULINA TARONA CLARO, and raised in
Guadalupe, Makati-Rizal, Philippines, along with her siblings: ISMAEL JR. (PAM), LILIA (BEN), ROLANDO, YOLANDA, MILA (RIZAL).
She went to MAIN BUILDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GUADALUPE, MAKATI CITY. Graduated from PIO DEL PILAR HIGH SCHOOL, MAKATI CITY. Went to college at...
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Kenneth Stevenson
May 5, 1946 - December 31, 2011
Kenneth Edward Stevenson, age 65, died at home in San Bruno, CA, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 where he passed peacefully in his sleep.
Born May 5, 1946, in San Francisco, California, he lived and grew up in Gilroy, CA where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Piedmont. He served in the Army completing a tour of duty in Korea in 1967. He returned home and worked as a...
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Edward Marshall Bollinger
December 24, 2011
Edward M. Bollinger, age 81, a long-time resident of San Francisco, died on December 24, 2011 at San Francisco Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his partner of 32 years, Christine M. Walsh; and brothers, Hollis H. of Fairbanks, Alaska and Clive L. Bollinger of Las Vegas, Nevada, and his sister-in-law, Carole Bollinger. Edward was a long time resident of San Francisco, CA and worked over 35...
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Philip Ponsica Pasco
August 29, 1955 - December 23, 2011
Philip Ponsica Pasco passed away at age 56 on December 23, 2011 due to a massive cardiac arrest. He was a devoted, warmhearted, loving man with an infectious laugh armed with a voice that refused to keep quiet and a mind that came up with unique passwords true to his playful personality.
He was a generous man who was willing to give you the shirt off his back and all of his poker winnings. ...
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George Kai Ming Wong
August 24, 1950 - December 23, 2011
George Kai Ming Wong, age 61, a long-time resident of San Francisco, died on December 23, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Grace Wong; sons, Gerrick and Galen; and brothers and sisters Paul, Henry, Agnes, Stephen, Clarence, and Sylvia; he is also survived by his mother, Milly Chang Wong and by many other loving family members and friends.
He was born August 24, 1950, in Macau; he had lived...
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Jose Reyes Montemayor
March 23, 1922 - December 23, 2011
Jose Reyes Montemayor, passed away at age 89 in his home on Friday, December 23, 2011. Born on March 23, 1922 in Malasiqui, Panagsinan, Jose was fascinated by music and eventually made a life's work out of his love for music, playing the trumpet. On June 12, 1946 Jose married the love of his life, Josefa Diaz Gonazles, and together they raised 11 children. Family was very important to Jose and...
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Dorothy Lee Robinson
January 19, 1936 - December 22, 2011
Dorothy began her life's journey on January 19th, 1936 in Alastia, Louisiana. She was the eldest of eight children born to Earlene and Johnny Williams and Ben Mason (Earlene's second husband). Her parents and six siblings preceded her in death.
Dorothy accepted her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age, her favorite bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:8. In 1951, Dorothy met and married...
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William Jerome Jackson
August 31, 1975 - December 18, 2011
William Jerome Jackson was called home on December, 18, 2011 at the age of 36. He left us on the only way he would of wanted, doing what he loved. He was given to us on August, 31, 1975 beloved son to Katherine Jackson and was called back home too soon. He was a Master of the Construction Industry as well as a true blessing to the people closest to him, as will be greatly missed by everyone...
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George Preston Pena
February 10, 1949 - December 16, 2011
George Preston Pena passed away prematurely at age 62 on December 16, 2011. Preston was always inquisitive. He was a history and geography buff, and loved sports trivia and the Internet. Preston served in the infantry division in the Vietnam war. His favorite pastimes were keeping in touch with old Army buddies and GWHS classmates, going to lunch with friends, and going to bookstores. He loved...
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Arthur Demaray Wang
June 14, 1942 - December 12, 2011
Arthur Demaray Wang (Art) entered into eternal rest on Monday, 12 December 2011 at 1903 hour with wife, Katherine, family members and close friends at his side after a prolonged 18 months battle with esophageal cancer.
A resident of Palo Alto since 1978, Art was born on 14 June 1942 in Chungking (now Chongqing), China. He came to the United States in 1946 with his mother, Mrs. Charlotte Wang...
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Alexander Vucetich
December 8, 2011
Alexander (Sandy) Daniel Vucetich July 24, 1922 - December 8, 2011 Surrounded by friends and family, Alex passed peacefully at UCSF Medical Center. A long-time resident of San Francisco, he was 89. Born on July 24, 1922, in Seattle, WA to Clorinda (Raggio) and Danilo (Daniel) Vucetich, Alex arrived in San Francisco at the age of two, and spent the remainder of his life in the Merced Manor...
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Alice Joyce Savage
July 21, 1932 - December 8, 2011
At the age of 79, Alice Joyce Savage passed away peacefully at Kaiser Permanente Hospital on the evening of December 9, 2011, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Alice was one of nine children bron to Roy and Stella Moody of St. Paul, Minnesota. Alice was raised in part by her grandparents. She attended and graduated Mechanic Arts High School.
At the age of 19, Alice...
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Eliza Quiroz Aronce
November 10, 1928 - December 8, 2011
Eliza was born on November 10, 1928 in Corregidor, Bataan. She was Aling Alice to her friends, to relatives she was Ate Licia. In 1945, she married Pedro Aronce. Together they were blessed with five daughters and a son.
In 1990, she migrated to San Francisco, California. She's a marvelous cook. She likes to hang out with her friends.
She passed away peacefully on December 8, 2011. ...
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Alberto Ramos Ruiz
October 5, 1938 - December 7, 2011
Thanks dad, for the memories.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we loved you still.
In our hearts, you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
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Ester Ala Tongo
May 28, 1918 - December 6, 2011
Ester Ala Tongo passed away peacefully on December 6, 2011. To friends, she was Mrs. Ester Tongo or Aling Ester. To relatives, she was fondly called Manay Ting or Tiya. However, to her family she was simply called MAMA.
She was born on May 28, 1918 to Julian Ala of Legaspi, Albay and Carmen Abundo of Viga, Catanduanes, in the Philippine Islands. She was the third of five children. Both of...
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Thomas Joseph Fillipo, Sr.
March 12, 1936 - December 5, 2011
Thomas Joseph Fillipo, Sr. of South San Francisco, California passed away at his residence on December 5, 2011 with his loving family by his side.
A native of San Francisco, California, Thomas was born on March 12, 1936.
He leaves behind to mourn him, his wife Rosalie, sons Tommy and Mark Fillipo; granddaughter Morgan Rose and daughter-in-law Melissa.
Thomas was a champion in the...
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Jacqueline "Jackie" Sand
October 18, 1927 - December 2, 2011
Jackie, a native of Long Beach, CA, died peacefully at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul S. Sand. Loving mother of Carol and Paula; cherished grandmother of John Paul, Melinda, Michelle, Stacey and Steven; adoring great grandmother of Creed. Also survived by her niece Sandy, nephews Chris and Carter and her Godson Eric. Jackie was an avid Giants fan and faithful...
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Juanita Fidel Domondon
June 21, 1920 - November 26, 2011
Juanita Fidel Domondon was born June 21, 1920 in Koalalua, Hawaii. She was the third of five children--two brothers and two sisters. Juanita was a beautiful, compassionate, sensitive, sweet, and cheerful spirit that brought a smile to everyone she encountered. At the age of 14 in the Philippines, a young Juanita, who had just moved from Hawaii and could not speak any Philippine dialect, met her...
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Agnes Fe Espiritu Seisa
October 29, 1964 - November 21, 2011
Agnes Fe Espiritu Seisa • October 20, 1964 - November 21, 2011 • Having recently celebrated her 47th birthday, Agnes peacefully passed away after a short but aggressive battle with adenocarcinoma, lung cancer stage 4, which was diagnosed only weeks earlier on October 28.
Agnes was born in 1964 at Luke's Hospital in San Francisco to Jaime "Jimmy" Narvas Espiritu, Sr. (deceased) and...
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Roberto Gallegos Sespene
August 7, 1943 - November 21, 2011
Roberto Gallegos Sespene, age 68, died on November 21, 2011 in Millbrae, California. He is survived by many loving family members and friends, including his loving children Theresa Sespene, Roberto Sespene Jr., Maricel Santos (and her husband, George), Jonathan Aldeguer, Jacquelyn Aldeguer, Carmelita Sespene, and Antonette Sespene. Mr. Sespene worked for many years in the Hospitality and...
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Michael M. Quan
November 29, 1936 - November 19, 2011
Michael M. Quan passed away in San Francisco, November 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Jeanette C. Quan; loving father of Christopher, Elliott, and Ryan Quan; devoted grandfather of Melanie J. Quan, Ashley M. Quan, and Sophia M. Quan; dear brother of Wesley, Peter, Paul, Steven, and James Quan; Florence Tsui, and Frances Jang; loving father-in-law of Carol and Jennifer. A native of San Francisco,...
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Walter Thomas Riley, Sr.
November 27, 1933 - November 17, 2011
Walter Thomas Riley, Sr., a long-time resident of San Bruno, California, passed away on November 17, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Ching; loving father and father-in-law of Walter Jr. and Christine and William and Melanie; he is also survived by his loving grandchildren Alyssa, Sophia, and Zachary. Mr. Riley was a native of Chicopee, Massachusetts. He was a veteran of the United States...
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Steven Sik Ling Chan
September 15, 1925 - November 15, 2011
Mr. Steven Sik Ling Chan was born in Nam Long, Chung Shang District, Guang Dong Province, Sept.15, 1925. He graduated from Wu Han University and National Finance School. He worked for the Guangzhou Tax Service for over thirty years. In 1959, Mr. Chan Married San-Moy Ching. In May 18, 1982 had immigrated to the United States. Five years later, He became an American Citizen. He retired from the SF...
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Josefa Guerrero Alonso
March 12, 1922 - November 10, 2011
'Josie', 89, passed away November 10, 2011. She was born on March 12, 1922 in Olongapo City, Philippines, the eldest of the 10 children of Marcial and Florentina Guerrero. Her brothers and sisters are Leonardo (deceased), Antonio (deceased), Rodolfo (deceased), Salvador (deceased), Soledad, Angelita, Armando (deceased), Luis, and Joselito. Josie is survived by her loving and supportive...
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Jocelyn "Joyce" Beatrice Picard Angeles
September 6, 1955 - November 10, 2011
Jocelyn was born in Manila, Philippines, to Soledad and Francis Picard on September 6, 1955. She was the fourth of six siblings and the elder girl. She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Business Administration. She would put this degree to good use in her many years working with PNOC/Petrophil—where she met her boyfriend of who knows how many years and ...
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Nancy Ann Stampfer
October 15, 1935 - November 8, 2011
Surrounded by loved ones, Nancy Ann (Pacilio) Stampfer passed away on
November 8, 2011 after a brief but heroic battle with cancer. Nancy
was born in Utica, New York on October 15, 1935, the beloved only child of
Vincenzo (Jim) and Philomena Morose Pacilio.
She moved from New York to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1959. This began
a new chapter in her life. She worked for quite a few...
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Geronima "Emy" Lim Marcelino
September 30, 1946 - November 8, 2011
Geronima "Emy" Lim Marcelino was born on September 30, 1946 in Barangay Ususan, Taguig, Rizal, Philippines. She was the third of 6 siblings born to Marciano and Miguela. She was the eldest daughter and so that was why everybody called her "Ate Emy." She attended high school at Jose Rizal College. She graduated from San Juan de Dios Nursing School on April 12, 1969. She married Maximino on...
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Gorgonia Melchor Hernandez
December 9, 1919 - November 6, 2011
Gorgonia Hernandez has been a devoted and loving mother to eight of her children, Eduardo, Amelia, Fe, Romeo, Aida, Lolita, Nory and Anita; and to her twenty-four grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She has served the Lord all of her life and may she rest in peace.
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Glenn Forcum
April 14, 1932 - November 5, 2011
Glenn Richard Forcum passed away peacefully on November 5, 2011, with his family by his side. He was a positive and gentle spirit who touched the lives of many, someone who will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Edna Forcum, and his younger brother James Klaa Forcum. Glenn was born on April14, 1932 and was...
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Dwight Andrew Cameron
September 11, 1949 - November 5, 2011
On November 5, 2011, surrounded by family, Dwight Andrew Cameron entered into rest after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1949 in San Francisco, California. He was the second of six children born to Charles and Nancy Cameron. He attended St. John the Evangelist Grammar School and graduated from Balboa High School in 1967.
Early in life he found a career which suited...
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Mel Gutierrez, Sr.
November 2, 2011
Mel Gutierrez Sr. was born on Dec 10, 1934 in the small barrio of Sorosoro, in the Batangas province of the Philippines. As the eldest of 12, his responsibilities were great but his determination to overcome hardship and poverty was even greater. Having witnessed and survived the ravages of WWII at an early age, he struggled to eke out a living in his family's farm as he matured to adulthood. ...
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Jessie Ann Brown
June 7, 1912 - October 31, 2011
Jessie Ann Brown (nee Neilson) was born on June 7, 1912 and departed the world peacefully from Novato, California on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the age of 99.
Conceived in Scotland to Scottish parents, Jessie was born in Sacramento, California. After deciding to leave on April 7, 1912 (and thereby foregoing sailing on the doomed "Titanic"), her parents Francis W. Neilson and Jessie A. Gunn...
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Noel Roxas
July 8, 1954 - October 29, 2011
Noel Roxas, beloved pastor, father, husband and friend, ran the good race and is now with the Lord. Born July 7, 1954, Noel grew up in Manila, Philippines surrounded by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Noel served the community as a pastor planting numerous churches around the west coast and most recently at Great Commission Fil-Am Church. This past year, he was recognized as one of...
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Frederick "Miko" Jamie Muribus
October 14, 1930 - October 23, 2011
Frederick (Miko) Jamie Muribus died on October 23, 2011 in San Anselmo, California. He was born on Oct 14, 1930 in San Francisco, California, to Federico and Thomasa Selim Muribus, where he grew up as the eldest sibling to brother, George and sister, Maria. Miko graduated from San Francisco's Commerce High School in 1948. A child prodigy, his talent on the violin was showcased in numerous...
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Chiu Sum Chan
October 23, 2011
Chiu Sum Chan, aged 85, devoted mother of Pik Yuk, Kwok Tung, Pik Yi, Pik Ha and Siu Tai, mother-in-law of Fallon, Yun Kuen, Sui Fun, Wai Chun, grandmother of Jason, Samantha, Shin Nga, Yee Nga, Ho Ching, Clara and Chung Yan, passed away peacefully in Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, on 23 October 2011.
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Antonio "Toning" Cinco, Sr.
May 23, 1939 - October 17, 2011
Antonio "Toning" C. Cinco, Sr. passed away peacefully in San Francisco, California, on Monday, October 17, 2011. He was 72 years old. He was surrounded by his wife, children, sisters, brother, in-laws, nieces, and nephews at the time of his passing.
Toning was known as a joker. Even during times when he was not feeling well, he still maintained his sense of humor. Toning was also a...
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KWAN-SAN HSU
November 4, 1924 - October 16, 2011
Kwan-san Hsu (許冠三): A Life
Prof. Kwan-san Hsu was born in China on November 4, 1924 in Anhui (安徽) province in China. His education was interrupted by the Japanese invasion. Prof. Hsu eventually obtained his Master's degree in history from China's Northeastern University (東北大學), which had been in the city of Shenyang (瀋陽) but due to the war moved successively to...
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Mildred B. Estes McCoy Taylor
September 11, 1905 - October 16, 2011
Mildred was born on September 11, 1905 in Visalia, CA. She graduated from Lemoore High School in 1925. In 1935 she became a registered nurse and worked in San Francisco for many years. During WWII she worked as an industrial nurse at Marin Ship yard and drove the ambulance, she also was a nurse at China Aircraft in San Francisco. In 1948 Mildred Started McCoy Printing Services with partner...
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Antonio Navarro
October 13, 2011
Antonio Navarro, 76, led a full life until he was ready to come home to the Heavenly Father on October 13, 2011 in Fremont, California while surrounded by love and support of his family, loving wife, Nellie; son Reynaldo, daughter-in law, Liza; daughter, Laura; grandchildren, Angeline and Michael; siblings, Remegio (Luming) and Corazon (Eddie); and step children, Beth, Joey, Weng, Mike and Bong...
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Tomasito E. Saavedra
November 8, 1939 - October 12, 2011
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not...
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Domingo Manuel
December 20, 1927 - October 10, 2011
Mr. Domingo Manuel passed away on October 10, 2011 in San Francisco California. He was born in Gerona Tarlac, Philippines in December 20, 1927. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Feati University in 1969 and passed the board exams shortly thereafter. He explored his working experience from the Philippines to Brazil and moved to the United States in 1971. He worked for...
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Inez Elvira Dahlberg
April 12, 1905 - October 8, 2011
Inez Elvira Karlsson Dahlberg passed away peacefully on October 8, 2011 in South San Francisco, California. Inez was born to Gustaf Adolf Karlsson and Maria Kristina Olsson Karlsson on April 12, 1905 in the historical town of Bromsboro, Sweden.
At 106 years of age, Inez was the soul survivor out of seven children born into her family: Sigrid born in 1906, Malte born in 1909, Saga born in...
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Erlinda "Linda" Burch
October 5, 2011
Erlinda (Linda) Burch, 66, of Waynesville, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 3:50 p.m. MT in Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO.
Linda was born and attended school in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines, until moving to Manila, then to Subic Bay where she completed her studies. She immigrated to the United States in March, 1988. After settling...
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Joe Valdez
May 19, 1940 - October 5, 2011
Joe Valdez was born on May 19, 1940 in Dagupan City in the Philippines to Francisco & Vanancia Valdez where he was raised with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Growing up he was altar boy, a valedictorian in high school and in college he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He met Aleli Bernardo whom he married in 1965. Joe fathered 2 sons and a daughter and moved his family to the...
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Christa Harris
August 15, 1943 - October 2, 2011
When I meet the most wonderful woman in my life in San Mateo, Ca. When I saw her off from a distance, somehow my eyes and her eyes bonded. When I got my nerve up to walk to her and asked her for her name and she looked at me and smiled. In my mind I was thinking, she was going to walk away, but she just kept smiling. After that I asked her on a date and right away she said yes, and from that very...
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George Trahan
February 11, 1919 - October 1, 2011
George U. Trahan passed in San Jose, CA on October 1, 2011. Preceded in death by his late wife Lauley, George leaves behind his loving daughter Betty Centeio (Edward) and son Ted Trahan. He will be cherished always by his grandchildren Michael Feast, Gregory Feast and Eddie Centeio, Jr.
A native of Louisiana born February 11, 1919 George will be remembered as a wonderfully faithful husband...
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Benjamin Galang
May 7, 1932 - September 29, 2011
Benjamin Legaspi Galang was born on May 7, 1932 in Corrigidor Cavite Phillipines to his mother Encarnacion Alonzo Galang and father Leoncio Muldog Galang. Benjamin was the third born of twelve siblings: Lydia Castro, Gloria Galang, Ameila Gascon, Jamie Galang, Efren Galang, Ernesto Galang, Violeta DeGuzman, Josefina Rivera, Alicia DePadua, Cora Galang, and Arthur Galang.
Benjamin worked as a...
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Eric Ivan Fructuoso
July 14, 1967 - September 28, 2011
UNREAL
I want to hear your voice. The way you called me in the house, "Picklehead!", when you came home. "Wassup Picklehead!" Hearing you say "Lab You!". All these people tell me you were so proud. Wishing to have one last day with you to talk, laugh, smile. If I only knew that at 9:43 pm September 27th, was gonna be the last time I heard your voice, I would've stretched seconds to years...
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Lee L. Manansala
April 8, 1921 - September 27, 2011
A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Lee (Conceso) Lugtu Manansala was born on April 8, 1921 in San Nicolas, Masantol in Pampanga, Philippines. He was one of 7 children. He joined the Philippine Army at age 22 and served alongside the US Army as a Philippine Scout during World War II. During his enlistment, he participated in the Bataan Death March. He completed this enlistment and...
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Jean Hong Lock, 駱湯柳珍
March 10, 1921 - September 25, 2011
家母駱湯柳珍女仕出生於一九二一年三月十日、中國台山；於二零一一年九月二十五日，在三藩巿家中離世。家母於一九四七年二次大戰結束後與家父駱麟廣先生結婚，婚後移居美國。他倆移美後，於三藩巿短暫逗留兩星期便決定定居於西雅圖，其後九年，母親專心作家中賢妻良母，專心照顧Karen和Eddi...
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Anacoreta Bautista Sunga
August 3, 1925 - September 19, 2011
Anacoreta Bautista Sunga was born 86 years ago in the sleepy town of Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines. She was the fourth child of Pablo Bautista and Epifania Reyes who married the late Panfilo Sunga Sr., and bore him eight children: Patria, Panfilo Jr., Purisima, Perfetual, Panfilo Paulino, Panfilo Francis, Pura, and Penafrancia.
Fondly called "Dang Curing" by people who knew her...
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Pedro Aquino Papio, Sr.
July 3, 1931 - September 16, 2011
Pedro "Pete" A. Papio, Sr., 80, died September 16, 2011, with his family by his side in Antelope, California.
Pete was born in Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines on July 3, 1931, and the fifth of thirteen (13) children to Luis and Petra Papio.
Pete is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nelia (Macawile); his children Catheryn Grace (June) Mercado, Michael (Gemma) Papio, Pedro "Jhun" (Katrina) Jr....
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Rosita Amalia Ramirez
August 27, 1945 - September 15, 2011
Recuedos Gratos de Quien En Vida Fuera:
Rosita Amalia Ramirez
27 de Agosto, 1945 - 15 de Septiembre, 2011
Nacio el 27 de Agosto de 1945 en el pueblo de Cojutepeque, Republica de El Salvador. Hija de José Silis y Jesus "Chusita" Rodriguez.
Su familia la formaban dos hermanos Jose Luis y Mario siendo ella la menor. En el Salvador asistió y se graduó en el colegio "Anita Alvarado". ...
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John Preston "Jack" Thompson
August 9, 1925 - September 14, 2011
John Preston "Jack" Thompson, long-time Pacifican, passed away at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, South San Francisco, on the morning of September 14, 2011. He was the youngest of four children born to Patrick John and Ethel Abbie Thompson. He was raised on Cortland Avenue in San Francisco, with many fond memories of that beautiful city.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan...
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James She Fung Tang
August 11, 1928 - September 12, 2011
Good afternoon everyone. My name is Douglas Lamb, James She Fung Tang's son-in-law, husband to his youngest and spoiled daughter, Lily.
On behalf of the Tang family, we would like to thank everyone for coming, for your prayers, love, cards, flowers and support for the family's loss of a husband, brother, father, father-in-law and grandfather.
James She Fung Tang was born in Canton, China...
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Karl Wentersdorf
September 15, 1915 - September 12, 2011
Dr. Karl P. Wentersdorf passed away on September 12, 2011 in South San Francisco, three days shy of his ninety-sixth birthday. Dr. Wentersdorf was born in Windeck, Germany in 1915 and immigrated to the United States in 1954. He earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Cincinnati in 1960 and taught English literature for many years at Xavier University, Cincinnati, retiring in 1986. Karl was...
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She Fung James Tang
August 11, 1928 - September 12, 2011
She Fung (James) Tang passed away in Daly City, California, on September 12, 2011. A complete obituary will be posted soon.
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Matthew Ross Sacco
January 2, 1986 - September 8, 2011
Matthew "Matt" Sacco sadly passed away on September 8, 2011 in Roseburg, Oregon. Beloved son of Steve Sacco and Rae Carpenter. Brother to Stephanie Sacco and Bianca Sacco. Nephew and cousin to a very large and loving family and dearest friend to many.
Born in San Francisco on January 2, 1986, Matt lived in San Francisco and Sonoma before moving to Roseburg, Oregon where he graduated from...
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Fred P. Jaravata, Sr.
December 22, 1940 - September 8, 2011
Fred Padilla Jaravata, Sr., of San Francisco, California, passed away on September 8, 2011. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Jaravata was born on December 22, 1940 in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. He was the third child and second son of Alejandro Jaravata and Carmen Padilla Jaravata. Fred received a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Manual L. Quezon University. In 1969, he expanded his...
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Ernesto L. Gagaza
December 5, 1956 - September 8, 2011
My father, Ernie Gagaza, was born on December 5th, 1956 in Manila, Philippines. He grew up as the second to the youngest of 7 siblings of my grandparents, Fabian and Ana. He married my mom in 1977, had me the next year, and together, we moved to the US in 1980. He worked many years in the hotel and hospitality industry as a bartender and banquet server where his charismatic personality allowed...
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Salvador Ramirez
September 6, 1925 - September 4, 2011
Salvador Ramírez nació el 6 de septiembre de 1925. Sus padres fueron Miguel Ramírez y Leonor Corona. Fué el segundo de 14 hijos de dos matrimonios.
En su niñes le gustaba arrear las chivas y matar aguilotas con la resortera. Desde muy tempreana edad tuvo que dedicarse a labrar las tierras ya que ir a la escuela no era una opción.
Como todo adolescente era un muchacho que...
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Alfredo M. Soriano, Jr.
January 30, 1948 - September 2, 2011
Alfredo M. Soriano, Jr. passed peacefully on September 2, 2011 in South San Francisco, CA
Alfredo is survived his loving wife Shirley, "Sweetheart". He is survived by five adored children, Fredric (Meila), Genevieve, Israel, Jude and Robert, and three cherished step-children, Jennifer Sanchez (Charles), Johnny Padua (Mia), and Sheralyn Padua (Susan). Alfredo will also be remembered by his...
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Peter Olasiman
February 19, 1956 - September 1, 2011
Peter Olasiman passed peacefully September 1, 2011 in Walnut Creek, California. He is survived by his loving wife Leslie and five adored children, Peter Paul, Kari, Julie, Felicia and Adrianna Balestrieri. He cherished seven loving grandchildren Raul Marrero, Jimmy Yrlas-Martinez, Robert Yrlas-Martinez, Gianni Apodaca, Michael Deleon, Xavier Deleon and Deja Deleon. Peter leaves behind six...
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Jimmy Odell Northington
December 2, 1946 - August 26, 2011
Jimmy Northington of Dublin, California passed away at his home on August 26, 2011. He was born to Odell and Loeta Northington in Bakersfield, California on December 2, 1945.
In addition to his wife, Maria, Jimmy leaves behind several relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
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ROBERT PHILLIP KLOTZ
September 24, 1919 - August 19, 2011
Bob passed away peacefully in Daly City with his family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife, Geraldine, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 60 years. He is also survived by his three girls Patti Stark, Judy Dane and Nancy Harlan (Ken), five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Uncle Bob will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many friends,...
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Carolina Matawaran Juri
February 6, 1954 - August 19, 2011
Carolina Juri passed away on August 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California. A native of the Philippines, Carolina was born to Moises and Luz Matawaran on February 6, 1954. Carolina is survived by her husband Edmond and numerous relatives and friends.
Miraculous Invocation
O glorious St. Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind, I implore your miraculous...
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Pui Ying Wong
January 13, 1918 - August 17, 2011
Pui Ying Wong was born January 13, 1918 and died peacefully at Sutter Roseville Medical Center on August 17, 2011. She enjoyed sewing and made most of her own clothing. Her favorite television shows were Lawrence Welk and Jeopardy. She is survived by 6 sons and a daughter: Jim Wong (Las Vegas), Jerry Wong (San Diego), Gary Wong (Mason City, IA), Larry Wong (Beaverton, OR), Janice Leblanc ...
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Emma G. Kozomian
June 29, 1922 - August 10, 2011
A native of Arizona, Emma was born to Ivan and Mabel Jacoby on June 29, 1922. Emma passed away on August 10, 2011. She leaves behind her friends and her dear friend Bernadette Tokunaga.
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Rodolfo L Limcolioc
February 11, 1943 - August 5, 2011
Rodolfo “Papa Rod” of Daly City, CA, a FedEx retired worker passed away at the age of 68, surrounded by family and loved ones. He finally lost his battle from cancer at Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco on August 05, 2011. Born Rodolfo Labio Limcolioc in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines on February 11,1943. He was the son of Tomasa and Lorenzo Limcolioc Sr.
Rodolfo was a fun-loving...
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Lucille Volens
January 16, 1922 - July 29, 2011
Born in San Francisco on January 16, 1922, Lucille and her twin sister, Lillian, were the youngest of the eight children of Neena Elizabeth Woodman and Milo Henry Erhard, both deceased. Lucille was the last of the eight to remain. She passed away peacefully on July 29, 2011, in San Mateo.
Married on October 21, 1943, Lucille and Clyde Volens would spend over 52 years together, until Clyde's...
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Fee Ha Hong
February 14, 1920 - July 27, 2011
Fee Ha Hong of San Francisco was born on February 14, 1920 in Canton, China. She was married to Fong (John) Wee Hong who passed on July 15, 1969, after which she became a single mother to her daughter.
Before immigrating to the United States in 1947, Fee was often forced to flee to the village mountainside during the bombings of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). After her arrival in...
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Bertha Paiz
March 19, 1918 - July 26, 2011
Bertha J. Paiz, 93, died July 26, 2011 in Oak Point, TX. Resident of San Francisco, CA. Mrs. Paiz was born March 19, 1918 in El Salvador.
Wife of the late Julio F. Paiz; mother of Esther Limmer, Alberto Martinez, Beatriz Funes-Houseknecht, and the late Rene Martinez. Grandmother of Vickie Moore, Tracy Brown, Chris Limmer, Edwin and Diane Martinez, Liza Hahlbeck and Alberto J. Martinez. ...
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Robert Lee Nusbaum, Jr.
February 28, 1927 - July 21, 2011
Robert Lee Nusbaum, Jr. was born February 28, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert Lee Nusbaum, Sr. and the late Lois
Maranna Logan. He departed this life on July 21, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was united in marriage and leaves behind his loving wife, Kimiko Evans. To this union two children were born. He leaves to cherish his sweet memories as the devoted...
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Wilson "Sonny" Lazaro
May 26, 2011 - July 20, 2011
Wilson “Sonny” Lazaro was born on May 26, 1950 in Tarlac, Philippines to Attorney Jose B. Lazaro and Delia del Rosario. He was the eldest son followed by his brother Benjamin Lazaro in 1953. In 1974, the Lazaro family immigrated to the United States and resided in San Francisco. Thereafter, on January 3, 1976, he married the love of his life, Margarita Lucente. They joyfully welcomed their...
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Joseph Wong
September 25, 1949 - July 19, 2011
Joseph Wong passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the age of 61. Born in San Francisco, CA on September 25, 1949, “Joe” was the second of six children born to Sam Wong (deceased), Ethel and Gene Tom. His siblings are brother “Big John” Wong (deceased), brother Paul Tom (Nancy), sister Mary Tom (Gary), brother Calvin Tom (Dwuna) and sister Kathleen Tom (Barbara).
Joe...
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Patricia Tom Santiago
January 11, 1932 - July 17, 2011
Patricia Tom Santiago passed away peacefully in San Leandro on July 17th 2011, with her loving family by her side; beloved wife of the late Conrado Santiago; devoted mother of Anthony (Gaelle) and Marcus (Anne) Santiago; cherished grandmother to Pamela, Sophia and Makheo; caring sister to Lorraine (Hellmann) Yee, Larry and the late Wallace (Alice) Tom, also survived other loving family and...
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Helen Wong
July 15, 2011
Helen Wong was born in southern China in 1928 and raised in Hong Kong. Opportunities to go the school were limited for her, but she was determined to be educated and taught herself to read and write Chinese. She described, rather casually, growing up in Hong Kong during World War II. Her family dressed her up as a boy whenever she ventured out so she wouldn’t attract the attention of...
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David 趙崇達先生 Chao
August 16, 1936 - July 11, 2011
趙崇達先生(David Chao)不幸於公曆二零一一年七月十一下午五時二十一分逝世距生於一九三六年八月十六日享年(壽) 七十五歲。趙崇達先生居住於三藩市。多年來堅強、勇敢地與病魔搏鬥。即使現在他離開了我們、離開了他愛妻、離開了他愛惜的家，但他音容笑貌舉存。我們永遠懷念他，愿他從懷主耶穌...
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Efren Estrella Gonzales
July 5, 2011
Efren Estrella Gonzales passed away peacefully at the age of 60. Born in the city of Manila, Efren was the 4th to the oldest of his eight siblings. Efren arrived in America in 1971 with goals to start a new life. He met a beautiful young lady by the name of Jocelyn Sayao in 1973. Eventually, love overcame them and they married in December of 1980.
Efren was known to most as "Boy," but to his...
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Elisa Talamantes Jaquez
July 29, 1925 - July 5, 2011
Elisa Talamantes Jaquez passed away on July 5, 2011, at her residence in So. San Francisco, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85. Elisa was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. She was a long-time resident of San Mateo County. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 54 years, Ignacio Jaquez; she was the beloved mother of Gabriela Rodriguez and Monica Jaquez; dear mother-in-law...
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Zambia Jane Webb
July 4, 2011
Passed away on the evening of July 4, 2011 in the company of her family.
Beloved wife of John Webb, mother to Marlisa, Melina, Marika and Mikaela, grandmother to Mallory, EJ, Terrin, Marina, Mirella, Preston and Matilda, great-grandmother to Maliah. She was born in San Francisco on May 31, 1943 to Paul Fundulis and Lottie Hickerson. Sister of Marion, Neysa and Vina.
Daughter-in-law to John...
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Escolastica Anonuevo
February 10, 1911 - July 2, 2011
In Colma, July 2, 2011. Beloved wife of Lauro Anonuevo Sr. (deceased). Loving mother of Roger, Dalisay, Milagros and Larry Jr. Caring mother-in-law of Estrellita, Cenon and Ed. Will always be remembered by her loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family members.
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Roy George Didier
March 29, 1920 - June 27, 2011
Roy G. Didier, born March. 29, 1920, died June 27, 2011.
Loving husband to Billie for 65 years, wonderful father to Gail Barton and David, and friend to many. Roy & Billie enjoyed traveling, playing contract bridge, and for many years were members of Caper Cutters Square Dance Club. To continue their love of learning, they became members of 60 plus at San Francisco State, and participated...
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