Our Obituaries
Julia Josephine Andreotti
January 1, 1915 - May 5, 2013
Julia Andreotti
Julia Andreotti passed away in peace on Sunday, May 5. She was 98.
Born Julia Josephine Benedetti, on Jan. 1, 1915, in Elk, Ca., she was the eldest of four born to Alfredo and Angelina Benedetti. Her parents were immigrant laborers traveling where there was work and that eventually led her family to the agriculture fields of Half Moon Bay.
After graduating from Half Moon Bay...
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Charles Melvin Deardorff
April 9, 1934 - April 25, 2013
Charles Melvin Deardorff was born April 9, 1934, in El Reno Oklahoma, to Julissa and George Deardorff, the third of four children. Mel, as he was known in his younger days, was raised in Lubbock, Texas, attended Lubbock High School and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in mathematics. At Texas Tech, he served as Business Manager of the Student Council, one of the four campus wide...
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Beverly Frances Mosely
June 26, 1938 - April 16, 2013
Beverly Frances Mosely
Beverly Frances Mosely , age 74, died peacefully at her Half Moon Bay home on August 16th. She was the daughter of the late Lester M. Stone and Mary A. Stone and is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Mosely. Beverly was born in Omaha, Nebraska but was raised in San Francisco where she attended Holy Names Elementary School, Mercy High School and San Francisco...
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Karen P. Krummel
July 23, 1938 - April 14, 2013
Karen Krummel
Resident of Half Moon Bay
Our beloved mother Karen born on July 23, 1938 passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Sunday, April 14, 2013 with her family by her side. She lived an adventurous life sailing the South Pacific with the love of her life Gene. She is survived by her children Wendy Southern, Carson City Nevada, Jeff Southern, Grand Junction Colorado and Sheri Southern...
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Maria Simas
August 9, 1918 - March 10, 2013
Maria Simas
August 9, 1918 - March 10, 2013
Maria Simas passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 10, 2013. She was born and raised in Pico, Azores and moved to Half Moon Bay in 1970. Maria loved to crochet and spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Fatima Garcia, son-in-law Norberto Garcia; granddaughter Sandra Tinoco and husband Trinidad, and great...
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Ilva Marie Evan
April 4, 1950 - March 9, 2013
Ilva Marie Del Peloso Evan
April 4, 1950 - March 9, 2013
Resident of Half Moon Bay
Ilvan Evan passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 9th surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was 62 years old.
Ilva was born in San Gregorio to Tommaso and Gina Del Peloso. She graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1968. Ilva and her husband...
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Alice Kathleen Salomone
April 23, 1919 - December 31, 2012
Alice Kathleen Salomone passed away on December 31, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM, where she lived for the past few years. A devoted Coastside resident for all her life, Alice always had a smile and friendly greeting for everyone she met. She was born in San Gregorio on April 23, 1919 to Manuel V. and Gloria P. Silva (Mesquite), who emigrated from the Azores. She was a proud graduate of Pescadero...
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Elizabeth "Betty" Villa
August 25, 1925 - December 22, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Villa - 87, passed away December 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her children. Betty was born August 25, 1925 in Menlo Park, CA to Ethel Morton and Elmer "Mike" Hara. She attended Menlo Park schools and graduated from Sequoia High School. She was active in all school sports and even went on to play Semi pro softball for Sherry All Stars.
Betty married in August 1943 to...
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George (Ken) Kenneth Giovanoni
January 7, 1948 - November 18, 2012
George Kenneth Giovanoni (Ken)
On Nov 18, 2012, George Kenneth Giovannoni, 64, of Half Moon Bay, died at home, with his loving wife, Carolyn at his side.
George was born in Half Moon Bay California, on January 7, 1948. At the age of 20, he left Half Moon Bay to serve in the Navy, becoming a Navy Seal, earning a purple heart, in the Vietnam War for his bravery.
He had a successful career as...
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Patricia Ann Fellman
August 4, 1936 - October 28, 2012
On October 28, 2012, Heaven welcomed another angel, our mother Patricia Ann Fellman left this earth to go home to her final resting place, peacefully at home with family and friends at her side.
Patricia was born August 4, 1936 in Clinton Illinois, to Faye Hitchcock and Joseph Anderson, she was preceeded in death by a brother Billy Joe Anderson and a sister Marcia Joyce Lubner.
She left...
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Elaine Lucille Frankovic
June 18, 1945 - September 11, 2012
Elaine Lucille Frankovic:
After a very long battle, Elaine Lucille Frankovic succumbed to cancer September 11, 2012.
She was loved very much and will be missed by many. She will be remembered by most as an outspoken, honest, sincere, hard-working person that never took anything for granted. She leaves behind her husband, Dave Frankovic, 3 children, Harvey Jr., Charlie and Kimberly, 6...
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Edna Ruth Ryan
January 19, 1919 - August 17, 2012
Edna Ruth Ryan
Resident of Half Moon Bay
Born 19 January 1919 in Lodi, California; Edna was the last surviving child born to Kathrine and William Schneider. Edna passed away at home peacefully on 17th August 2012.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Ryan; and children La Dona Nolan, Richard William Ryan, Robert William Ryan and Lorna Crocker.
Edna grew up in Lodi...
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Josephine A. Miller
June 23, 1918 - August 8, 2012
Josephine A. Miller
Born on June 23, 1918 in Half Moon Bay, CA., passed away on August 8, 2012 in Jackson, CA. She is survived by her sister, Bernice Lews also of Jackson and nephew Ken Brown and his wife Jerilyn of Pioneer, CA. She is also survived by other nieces, nephews and cousins. Josephine lived in various places in California as well as other states but spent most of her years living...
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Harold Richard Costello
February 6, 1947 - July 25, 2012
Harold Richard Costello
Harold Richard Costello, a long time resident of Half Moon Bay, passed away peacefully July 25, 2012 after a lengthy battle with both heart and kidney disease. He was born February 6, 1947 in Nashville, TN to Harold Costello and Vera Abernathy Costello. With his father's naval career, the family lived in Nashville, San Diego, and Norfolk, VA during his early childhood...
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Carl "Guppy" M. Maidt
July 8, 1942 - July 13, 2012
Carl "Guppy" Maidt, a lifelong Coastside resident, born July 8, 1942 passed away peacefully with his wife by his side in his favorite vacation spot, Pismo Beach on July 13, 2012.
Guppy graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1960. Following his graduation he started his career as a heavy duty mechanic at H.E. Casey and Cap Concrete. In 1969 he married the love of his life, Shirley. ...
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Mary Cortese Beffa
December 2, 1920 - July 13, 2012
Mary C. Beffa, long time Half Moon Bay resident, passed away peacefully July 13, 2012, at home. Mary was born December 2, 1920 in Weed, California. Her parents, Mary and Sam Cortese, had both immigrated to California from Calabria, Italy.
Mary graduated from Shasta High School, attended Holy Name University and later taught Third Grade at St. Gregory's in San Mateo for many years. Mary was...
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Salustiano Victorino Bettencourt
May 9, 1953 - June 29, 2012
Salustiano Bettencourt passed away while surrounded by his family on June 29. Originally from the island of St. Jorge in the Azores, Salustiano and his family moved to Half Moon Bay in 1968.
Salustiano enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends, he also enjoyed working on cars, doing woodwork and breeding birds.
Salustiano is survived by his loving family and closest friends....
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David Lawrence Souza
June 1, 1948 - June 1, 2012
Dave Lawrence Souza
June 1, 1948 – June 1, 2012
Moss Beach, Ca
Dave passed away peacefully on his birthday Friday, June 1, 2012 in his home at age 64. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda Ann Souza of over 37 years.
Dave was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, raised in Hayward, Ca., initially moved to Livermore, Ca., before residing in their current home of over 25...
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Lola M. Lombardi
June 30, 1924 - May 11, 2012
Lola Lombardi
June 30, 1924 - May 11, 2012
Lola Lombardi passed away peacefully with her two daughters at her side, on May 11, 2012, in Tracy. She was 87 years of age.
Born and raised in EI Granada to Italian immigrants. She graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1942. Upon graduation went to work in San Francisco at Standard Oil Company with her twin sister, Lily. She quit working in...
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Angelina Ramos
November 9, 1935 - May 8, 2012
Angelina Ramos,76, of Half Moon Bay passed away Tuesday Evening May 8Th, 2012 as a result of a long battle with Cancer. Her family and Friends were by her side when she drifted off to be with the Lord. She was born to Rosalio Ramos and Isadora "Lola" Barrena in Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Mexico on November 9Th 1935. Angelina emigrated to United States in 1978 and settled to live in Half Moon Bay since...
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Katharine Bane Kennedy
August 4, 1912 - April 25, 2012
KENNEDY, Katharine B., a resident of San Carlos CA, died from a stroke at age 99 on April 25, 2012. Born in Pittsburgh PA in 1912, Katharine moved to west Los Angeles CA in the early 1930s. After her husband died in 1981, Katharine enjoyed traveling abroad each year, and taking care of her beloved dogs and cats. In 2003, she moved north to an assisted-living apartment in San Carlos CA to be near...
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Joseph P. Hogan
December 9, 1937 - April 9, 2012
Joseph P. Hogan, age 74, resident of El Granada, died at Peninsula Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 9, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Loretta Worster Hogan. He and his family moved to Redwood City, California in 1954 and he graduated from Sequoia High School in 1955. After serving in the Army Reserve Joe was accepted into the...
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Lillian Kastl
June 30, 1924 - March 9, 2012
Lillian Kastl died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness. She was 87 years old. Lillian was one of 4 daughters of Italian immigrants who settled in the Miramar area of Half Moon Bay in the 1920s. She spoke fluent Italian, but learned English quickly as soon as she started school. Lily, as she was called by family and friends, took the bus from the Coast to San Francisco each day,...
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Frank Edward Martin, Sr.
June 13, 1937 - February 18, 2012
Lifelong resident of Half Moon Bay, Frank E. Martin, passed away at the age of 74, after fighting a long difficult battle. Frank was born June 13, 1937 and passed away on February 18, 2012. His roots were deeply planted on the coastside.
He was an amazing storyteller, and could be found often at Raman's Coffee Shop or out in "the shop" sharing his tales. Frank's knack for telling of his...
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Noye Imamura
July 28, 1917 - February 18, 2012
NOYE IMAMURA
Mrs. Noye Imamura died February 18, 2012 in Burlingame.
A native of Turlock, California , Noye live on the coast for 65 years. She was a member of the San Mateo Buddhist Church.
Her husband Frank of 54 years preceded her in death. She is survived by her five children, Sam (Marcy) Imamura, Naomi (Howard) Patridge, Ruth (Jon) Cardoni, Tsutomu (Brenda Santos) Imamura and Ann...
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Candace Anthony Lilly
April 25, 1947 - February 7, 2012
Candace's "LOVE"ly Life
This is not an obituary because Candace never liked the formalities of obituaries. We are going to tell you some things about her though. About who she was, but most importantly what she meant to those lucky enough to know her.
She was an inspiration in every aspect of her life. As a daughter to Cal and Millie Anthony, as a wife to Edward who was blessed to marry...
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Ana Reid
June 8, 1944 - February 7, 2012
Ana Reid, 67 of Roseville, CA, cherished resident of Half Moon Bay from 1978-1999, died February 7, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family, after suffering a stroke.
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico on June 8, 1944, to Higinio and Maria (Valles) Salcido, Ana spent most of her life in California with a short time spent in Hawaii after marrying her beloved, Joe Reid, in Sunnyvale, CA in 1967. Ana...
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Evan David-Bjorn Saunders
May 4, 1973 - January 20, 2012
Evan David Bjorn Saunders - was born May 4, 1973 in Bergen, Norway. He passed away Friday, January
20th after an 8 year struggle with brain cancer. He was a 1995 graduate of Rutgers University. A
former dancer with Acrodanse Theater, Maxine Moerman, and Lizz Roman and Dancers, in recent
years Evan worked as an actor, lighting designer and general technician with the Coastal Repertory
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Augustine Jack Repetto
July 17, 1930 - December 30, 2011
Augustine "Augie" Repetto – with sadness, his children announce the passing
of their dear dad. We encourage all those who knew him to visit one more
time.
Viewing and refreshments will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday,
January 5, 2012 at the Miller-Dutra Coastside Chapel, 645 Kelly Avenue,
Half Moon Bay, CA. Entombment will be private.
MILLER-DUTRA COASTSIDE CHAPEL
(650) 726...
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Rosa L. Gaines
August 30, 1941 - October 22, 2011
Rosa Lee Gaines
August 30, 1941 - October 22, 2011
A huge void was left in the hearts of family members and dear friends of Rosa Lee Gaines with her passing on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
She passed peacefully in her home, at the age of 70, surrounded by family. She had bravely battled brain cancer; since earlier this year.
Rosa, daughter of John and Magdalena Munoz, was born on August 30,...
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Richard Martin Gross
November 27, 1919 - July 23, 2011
Richard Martin Gross - Passed away peacefully Saturday, July 23, 2011, at his home in Half Moon Bay with his family by his side. He was
91 years old. Born in Trenton, N.J., on Thanksgiving Day, Richard was the last of the 10 children of Frank and Magdalena Gross. Known
as "Marty" to his family, he grew up on a farm, graduated from Hamilton High School and worked at his brother, Matt's gas...
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John "Hap" J. Rutherford III
July 30, 1949 - May 5, 2011
Dr. John J. "Hap" Rutherford, III
July 30, 1949 - May 5, 2011
Dr. John J. Rutherford III passed away unexpectedly at age 61 on May 5, 2011, at his home in Half Moon Bay. Born and raised in Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y., Hap, as he was known to friends and family, attended Baldwin High and married his high school sweetheart, Patricia, in 1969. After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy from 1967-74...
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Ann Ofelia Schuck
November 15, 1922 - November 26, 2010
Ann O. Schuck
November 15, 1922 - November 26, 2010
Loving mother of Elizabeth Schuck of Half Moon Bay and Edward Schuck of Concord, passed away peacefully of natural causes,
out on her afternoon walk. She had just celebrated her 88th birthday.
Ann was the eldest of seven siblings, raised in Los Angeles, California. She marred Edward A. Schuck, the love of her life, in
1941. They were...
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Hela - Norman-Noachowitz
June 20, 1927 - November 11, 2010
Hela Norman
Hela Bohlen Norman (Noachowitz) died at home on Tunitas Creek on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Wife of the social surrealist painter Irving Norman, she
survived him by 21 years.
Hela was born on the island of Wangerooge in Northern Germany in 1927. As a junior in high school she was forced to abandon her math and science
dreams, as she was drafted by the government to work on...
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Ralph Marion Bishop
May 22, 1921 - October 18, 2010
Commander Ralph Marion Bishop (D.C.) U. S. Navy died on Monday, October 18, 2010, at the United States Veteran’s Medical Center in Palo Alto, California. He was 89.
Dr Bishop was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on May 22, 1921. He graduated from Yale University in 1942 and from the University of Maryland’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1945. His postgraduate work at the Naval...
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