Lester Anthony Bricca, June 14, 1917-September 30, 2001
Died in Cary, North Carolina in the loving presence of family and church.
A 47-year resident of Ross, Lester was born in San Francisco to Peter and
Elizabeth Bricca; educated at St. Ignatius High School, the University
of Santa Clara (class of 1939), and Hastings Law School. He served his
country faithfully in the Army Air Corps (1942-1945). In 1943, he married
Dyllis Jo Heitkotter, who stood by his side even to the very last moments
of his life. He had moved to North Carolina recently to be closer to his
children and grandchildren. Wine was his living and his passion; he operated
Montebello Winery, a family-owned business, and spent many years at House
of Sobel, finishing his career as Vice-President in the Wine Division.
After retirement he was a buyers’ consultant for Wine Warehouse. Lester
will be remembered for his generosity, his joy in living, and his understanding
that the pleasure of hospitality and the table is a foretaste of the great
banquet prepared for us by God at the last day. Memorial Services were
held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary, North Carolina;
and at Church of the Holy Family (Episcopal), in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Lester is survived by his loving and devoted family: wife, Dyllis Jo Bricca,
son Tony Bricca, daughters Kathy Briggs, Suzanne Rupsa, and Leslie Frauenfelder;
sons-in-law John Rupsa and David Frauenfelder; grandchildren Nicole and
Ashleigh Briggs, Kelly Jo Bricca, and Will and Kate Frauenfelder. He is
preceded in death by his brother Richard, and by his daughter-in-law, Lynn,
and grandson Steven. A memorial mass will be said for Lester at St. Anselm’s
Catholic Church, San Anselmo, on Friday, November 2 at 10 A.M. Memorial
contributions may be sent to the Steven Bricca Memorial Education Fund,
checks payable to Tony Bricca, c/o Dyllis Jo Bricca, 300 Kildaire Woods
Drive, Apartment 129, Cary, NC 27511.
John Henry Crevani, October 30, 1916 - October 18, 2001
Born in San Francisco, former resident of San Francisco, Marin County
and retired to Red Bluff. Beloved husband for 62 years of Helen Crevani,
father of Richard Crevani of Alameda, Julianne Tatman of Red Bluff, and
Linda Deschenes of Petaluma. Grandfather of Michael Crevani, Seth and Beth
Tatman, Sean and Keri Gormley and Sara Deschenes. Great-grandfather of
Anekaila Crevani, and brother of Anne Denegri. He was a food manufacturer;
produce manager and a partner in the Sunset Scavengers, a past member of
the Tehama County Sanitation Board and a member of the United Ancient Order
of the Druids of California and P.N.G.A. of California and Nevada. Rosary
will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Red Bluff. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday,
October 24, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Bluff.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart School,
2255 Monroe, Red Bluff, CA 96080, to the Druids Scholarship Fund, 610B
San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564 or the Passages Adult Resource Center,
P.O. Box 202, Red Bluff, CA 96021, or your favorite charity. Arrangements
are being handled by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff, California.
Lynn Ellen Kirby, A Resident of Novato
Passed away October 19, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Loving
daughter of Eilene Craig of Novato. Loving sister of Kerry Vandermeer of
Oakland, Kent Kirby of Novato and Scott Kirby of Santa Rosa. Also survived
by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Lynn was born June 23, 1948 in Detroit,
Michigan and moved to Marin County in 1962. She attended Terra Linda High
School and College of Marin. She was a happy person who loved everyone.
She will be deeply missed. Lynn especially doted over her nieces and nephews.
She was a big fan of the Three Stooges, she loved to laugh. She was a volunteer
for the Salvation Army and the Marin Humane Society. Lynn loved all animals,
but her passion was with cats and birds. She was a member of the Presbyterian
Church of Novato. Private family services were held. Private interment
Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, California. The family prefers memorial
contributions in her memory be made to Hospice of Marin, 150 Nellen Avenue,
Corte Madera, CA 94925 or to Presbyterian Church of Novato, 710 Wilson
Avenue, Novato, CA 94945. Arrangements by ADOBE CREEK FUNERAL HOME, 331
Lakeville Street, Petaluma. CHEDA & LYONS 707-789-9000.
Ruth Dasha Goldie Levy
Died at age 20 in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara County, California on February
23rd, 2001. Precious daughter of Shary Levy and Arthur Levy and Mauri Schwartz.
Loving sister of Bert Levy. Devoted granddaughter of Anne Ziegman and June
Levy and the late Dr. Aaron Ziegman, Albert Levy and Ruth Levy. An adored
niece and cousin. A dear friend to many. She is missed by all who knew
her. Ruthie was a student at Santa Barbara City College. She was a 1999
graduate of Terra Linda High School in San Rafael and a 1995 graduate of
Brandeis-Hillel Day School, Marin Campus. She belonged to Congregation
Kol Shofar in Tiburon and also Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael
where she had her Bat Mitzvah. She did volunteer work for the shelter at
the Mill Street Center in San Rafael and for The House at San Quentin where
she helped with child care. Friends are invited to attend Ruthie's return
home and burial service which will take place on Tuesday, October 30th
at 1:30 p.m. at Home of Eternity Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.
Arrangements by SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL in San Francisco.
Jessie Myers
Died in Petaluma on October 6, 2001 at the age of 89 of acute leukemia.
She was born in Montreal and came to Detroit in 1919, where she helped
support the family as a teenage by giving piano lessons during the Depression.
Trained as a classical pianist, she preferred accompanying choral groups
and playing for happy hours and sing-alongs. She is survived by daughters,
Janet Russell of Penngrove and Sally Voorheis of Albuquerque, and a son,
Ronald Myers of Miami. She was laid to rest near her parents in Michigan.
Ralph Charlton O'Neill
Our beloved father, husband and friend, died peacefully at home in
San Francisco on Thursday, October 18, 2001. He was a creative man with
an adventurous spirit who lived a full and wonderful life. Born in Detroit,
Michigan in 1930, he was a graduate of Wayne State University, served in
the U.S. Army, then came to California to continue his studies at Stanford
University. He spent a year in Turkey as Administrator of Schools for the
children of U.S. servicemen serving in the area. He studied sculpture in
St. Ives, England, and at the International Summer Academy for Fine Arts
in Salzburg, Austria. He was a school psychologist in Marin County for
many years, and had a private psychology practice in Sonoma County. His
talent as a marble sculptor enabled him to greatly enrich the lives of
those around him. His sculpture is on display in Novato, San Francisco,
and St. Ives, and is also held in various private collections. He has received
numerous awards and commissions, beginning in 1968. The most recent commission,
awarded in 1998, is an abstract marble figure on display in the courtyard
of Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. He is survived by his
wife Kathryn, his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy O'Neill and Scott Shepardson;
his son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Granya O'Neill and their five children,
Emma, Eilis, Brenna, Aidan and Declan; his stepson and step-daughter-in-law,
John McGuire and Nancy Caton; and his step daughter, Debra McGuire, as
well as a multitude of loving friends and family members. He will be missed
by each one of us, and he will live on in our hearts. Family and friends
are invited to a memorial service to be held on Saturday, October 27 at
2:00 p.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore, San Francisco.
Donations may be made to the California Alpine Club, P.O. Box 2180, Mill
Valley, CA 94942.
Rodric L. Robinson
Beloved husband, father, friend and counselor died at his home in Bel
Marin Keys on October 19, 2001. A Marin resident for over 50 years, he
was born to Roderic Robinson and Maude Sutphen Robinson in Aurora, Illinois
on August 28, 1924. He attended Dartmouth College for three years before
being commissioned a Lt. jg in the U.S. Navy and serving in the Pacific
during WWII after which he returned to receive an MBA and law degree from
the University of Chicago. He was a successful attorney in private practice
in San Francisco and later in Marin for 52 years. He had a huge heart and
often found himself representing clients pro bono. He was politically very
active in California and Marin and served on the Mill Valley City Council
in the 60's. He was extremely proud of spearheading the Mill Valley draft
opposing the war in Vietnam. He also helped to found the Merrydale School,
the first school in Marin to assist children with special needs. Outside
his passion for law, he was a true lover of sports, a 49er faithful, holding
season tickets for over 40 years. Rod will long be remembered as a good
and just man, his selflessness, undying love and support of family and
friends, his warmth, wit and generous counsel. He will be profoundly missed
by his wife Suzanne, sons Kevin Robinson, Rob Robinson, Sean (Shannon)
Wickersham and Eric Wickersham; daughters, Anne Robinson, Jennifer Colombini,
Elizabeth (Dave) Grube, Wendy (Harvey) Johnston, Shelley (Greg) Lindgren;
grandchildren Angela Perez, Nick Ali and Hannah Colombini, Trevor Robinson,
Delaney and Madelaine Johnston, Katie and Kendall Grube and Blake Wickersham;
and great-grandson Cheyenne Perez. A Memorial Mass and Service will be
held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at St. Anthonys Church in
Novato.
Lester Anthony Bricca, June 14, 1917-September 30, 2001
Died in Cary, North Carolina in the loving presence of family and church.
A 47-year resident of Ross, Lester was born in San Francisco to Peter and
Elizabeth Bricca; educated at St. Ignatius High School, the University
of Santa Clara (class of 1939), and Hastings Law School. He served his
country faithfully in the Army Air Corps (1942-1945). In 1943, he married
Dyllis Jo Heitkotter, who stood by his side even to the very last moments
of his life. He had moved to North Carolina recently to be closer to his
children and grandchildren. Wine was his living and his passion; he operated
Montebello Winery, a family-owned business, and spent many years at House
of Sobel, finishing his career as Vice-President in the Wine Division.
After retirement he was a buyers’ consultant for Wine Warehouse. Lester
will be remembered for his generosity, his joy in living, and his understanding
that the pleasure of hospitality and the table is a foretaste of the great
banquet prepared for us by God at the last day. Memorial Services were
held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary, North Carolina;
and at Church of the Holy Family (Episcopal), in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Lester is survived by his loving and devoted family: wife, Dyllis Jo Bricca,
son Tony Bricca, daughters Kathy Briggs, Suzanne Rupsa, and Leslie Frauenfelder;
sons-in-law John Rupsa and David Frauenfelder; grandchildren Nicole and
Ashleigh Briggs, Kelly Jo Bricca, and Will and Kate Frauenfelder. He is
preceded in death by his brother Richard, and by his daughter-in-law, Lynn,
and grandson Steven. A memorial mass will be said for Lester at St. Anselm’s
Catholic Church, San Anselmo, on Friday, November 2 at 10 A.M. Memorial
contributions may be sent to the Steven Bricca Memorial Education Fund,
checks payable to Tony Bricca, c/o Dyllis Jo Bricca, 300 Kildaire Woods
Drive, Apartment 129, Cary NC 27511.
Gregory Sanchez Cespedes
Aged 75, passed away Monday, October 8, 2001, after a long illness.
He was born in Aguana, Guam on this day in 1925. He arrived with his family
to the United States in 1930 to Norfolk,Virginia. Greg served in World
War II from 1944-1946 as a radioman in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS. Biloxi
and USS. Picket. After graduating from Cal Berkeley in 1952 with a degree
in Landscape Architecture, Greg moved to San Diego, California where he
operated his own Landscape Architect firm. In 1971 he relocated to Marin
County, settling in Greenbrae, California. He was employed through the
years by Cagwin and Dorward Landscaping. Greg will be greatly missed by
his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Greg, Kim, Travis
and Siobhan, four grandchildren: Selah, Milo, Cort and Jahmalik, his brother
Samuel Cespedes, sister Cynthia Gray, step-mother Pat Cespedes and step-sister
Vinnie Cespedes. Cremation service's were performed by Keaton's Mortuary.
Cremation service's were performed by Keaton's Mortuary. A Memorial Service
will be held at Saint Sebastian Church in Greenbrae for early November.
For memorial service information please call 415-453-4091.
Constance Mary Hyde Hayes
Kind and loving Connie Hayes, passed away on October 15, 2001. Connie
was a native of San Francisco born the 22nd day of August 1922 and a resident
of Marin County for 36 years. Connie graduated from Commerce High. She
worked for Standard Oil Co. in San Francisco and ARAMCO in New York. She
later worked in the travel business, and the law office of Harold R. Hayes
in San Rafael. Connie loved animals dedicating herself as volunteer Puppy
Tester at Guide Dogs for the Blind for ten years. Connie married twice.
Her first husband was Edward J. Hyde, an Engineer with Standard Oil Co.
Her second husband was Harold R. Hayes, a longtime Marin Attorney. Connie
will rest at peace with Harold at the San Francisco National Cemetery at
the Presidio. At her request, there will be no funeral service. Connie
is survived by her stepchildren, Martha Haldimann of Sierre, Switzerland;
Judy Hyde of San Francisco; Heidi Belden of Cottonwood; and Karen Karlow
of Tomales; three stepgrandchildren, Brooke Belden and Loui and Casey Karlow;
Godchild, Susan Moitoza; Aunt, Marie Russe and Cousin, Joan Reynolds of
Ventura. She was a Lady Elk with the San Rafael Elks Club and a member
of the San Rafael Goldenaires. Memorial Contributions may be made to The
Humane Society, Cancer Society or Hospice of Marin.
Philip Betette
Born in Rochester, New York in 1913. He attended Rochester University
for 2 years. He was a retired Major after serving in the Army. He was in
the Calvary. He served with General Patton for almost a year during WWII.
He was General Crittenberger's aide all through WWII following him through
North Africa and Italy. Philip was in the liquor business and was the national
sales manager for McKesson's and Robbins, vice president for Van Munching,
vice president for the wine division with Schenley and owned a distributorship
with Schenley products. He was also a representative for Cutty Sark and
a consultant for Southern Wine and Spirits. Philip lived in Italy, Mexico,
New York, and last lived in Pontevedra, Florida. His wife, Victoria Carrillo,
predeceased him 20 years ago. He is survived by his two sons, Philip and
August and daughter, Nina. He has six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
His three brothers also survive him: Vince of New York, Robert and Albert
of Marin County. He will be laid to rest with the Carrillo Family in Montreal.
In his 88 years he lived a rich and full life. He will be greatly missed.
Lester Anthony Bricca, June 14, 1917-September 30, 2001
Died in Cary, North Carolina in the loving presence of family and church.
A 47-year resident of Ross, Lester was born in San Francisco to Peter and
Elizabeth Bricca; educated at St. Ignatius High School, the University
of Santa Clara (class of 1939), and Hastings Law School. He served his
country faithfully in the Army Air Corps (1942-1945). In 1943, he married
Dyllis Jo Heitkotter, who stood by his side even to the very last moments
of his life. He had moved to North Carolina recently to be closer to his
children and grandchildren. Wine was his living and his passion; he operated
Montebello Winery, a family-owned business, and spent many years at House
of Sobel, finishing his career as Vice-President in the Wine Division.
After retirement he was a buyers’ consultant for Wine Warehouse. Lester
will be remembered for his generosity, his joy in living, and his understanding
that the pleasure of hospitality and the table is a foretaste of the great
banquet prepared for us by God at the last day. Memorial Services were
held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary, North Carolina;
and at Church of the Holy Family (Episcopal), in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Lester is survived by his loving and devoted family: wife, Dyllis Jo Bricca,
son Tony Bricca, daughters Kathy Briggs, Suzanne Rupsa, and Leslie Frauenfelder;
sons-in-law John Rupsa and David Frauenfelder; grandchildren Nicole and
Ashleigh Briggs, Kelly Jo Bricca, and Will and Kate Frauenfelder. He is
preceded in death by his brother Richard, and by his daughter-in-law, Lynn,
and grandson Steven. A memorial mass will be said for Lester at St. Anselm’s
Catholic Church, San Anselmo, on Friday, November 2 at 10 A.M. Memorial
contributions may be sent to the Steven Bricca Memorial Education Fund,
checks payable to Tony Bricca, c/o Dyllis Jo Bricca, 300 Kildaire Woods
Drive, Apartment 129, Cary NC 27511.
Evelyn Elizabeth Byard
Died October 18, 2001 in San Rafael, California. Beloved mother of
Anne Byard. Born in New York City on July 7, 1912, raised in Tuxedo Park,
New York. Married Lt. Col. Warrington F. Byard on November 27, 1935. Lived
in NYC and moved to Briarcliff Manor, New York for 20 years and then to
Kentfield, California in 1968. Evelyn is survived by one daughter, Anne
Byard-Morris and two grandchildren, Brooke Sterling Peterson and Summer
Shaye Richards. Evelyn was active in the Adaptive Physical Education Program
at College of Marin and a member of St. John's Church in Ross.
Lotte Murphy
A longtime Marin resident, born in Frankfurt, Germany, was very special
to many persons. She passed away earlier this year in a nursing home, but
no obituary notice was published. Were you a customer of Lotte's Rings
and Things jewelry store in Tiburon? Or one of her day-care kids, now grown,
with families of your own, but who kept in touch through the years? Whatever
our relationship with Lotte, we miss her loving, gracious, generous, elegant
self, and wish her spirit peace and joy. Helga, Karen, Ruth and Betty.
Submitted by Betty Franklin.
Leonard Henry Smith
Passed away on October 18, 2001, in San Rafael, at the age of 84. Born
September 21, 1917 in Saratoga, California, he spent most of his life as
a California resident. He lived with his wife Irene in San Rafael. Leonard
was a pastor in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Northern California. He was
the son of a California pastor and began his ministry in his college years.
In his retirement he devoted much of his time to mission trips including
Mexico, Korea, Guatemala, Chile, and Jamaica. At the time of his death,
he was an active member of the Marin Covenant Church in San Rafael, where
he served on the Missions Committee. In addition to his professional career,
Leonard was a constant volunteer for Christian ministries. He was an avid
outdoorsman, enjoying all kinds of fishing, swimming, boating, and camping.
His other hobbies included making and playing musical instruments, computer,
and travel. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Irene Anderson Smith
of Ferndale, California. He is also survived by his two daughters and their
husbands, Shera and Rick Melick, Jr. of Mill Valley, California, and Corinne
and Bob Gier of Darby, Montana; his three grandchildren and their spouses:
Rick and Joy Melick of Greenbrae, California; Krisiti and Michael Ent of
San Pablo, California, and Karen and Darren Draeger of Mill Valley, California.
The Smiths also have four great grandchildren, Richard and Nathan Melick
of Greenbrae, and Anna and Michael David Ent, of San Pablo. Leonard was
the son of Lloyd and Emma Bielstein Smith. He had two brothers, now deceased,
Lloyd and Ivan. He was devoted and exemplary husband, father, grandfather,
and great grandfather. His greatest pleasure was time spent with his family.
The family is requesting that memorials be sent to the Missions Program
of Marin Covenant Church, 195 No. Redwood DR., San Rafael, CA 94903 (415/479-1360)
Funeral services and internment will be at Valley Memorial Park, 650 Bugeia
Lane, Novato, CA (415/897-9609), Monday, October 22, at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements
are by the Chapel of the Hills Mortuary.
Kenneth William Tardy
Age 62, a prominent San Francisco Interior Architect and Space Planner
for 30 years, passed away on October 18, 2001. Ken earned his BArch at
the Univ. of Illinois and moved to San Francisco in 1962. He worked for
prestigious firms like Henry Hill, Anshen & Allen, Welton-Beckett,
Callister & Payne and was a VP at Gensler & Assoc. before leaving
to form Spilsted-Tardy. Two years later, he founded Tardy & Associates,
Architects, Inc. which eventually had a staff of over 50 people and was
highly respected in San Francisco and throughout the architectural community.
Among his hundreds of projects were the interiors of the B of A, Transamerican
Pyramid, 50 California, The Icehouse, and Embarcadero Center. Ken was among
the original innovators in defining and perfecting Space Planning. Many
of his projects were published and he was often cited in the book "From
the Ground Up", the intimate story of the construction of Rincon Center,
Ken's last project. He traveled the world collecting ethnographic artifacts
and moved to Phoenix and Albuquerque after retiring but returned to Marin
County last year. Survivors are his wife Angel, daughter Jessica Tardy-Canty
(Steve Canty) and grandsons Mike and Chris; son Brad Tardy (Jill Benton)
and grandchildren Morgan and Austen; son Steve Tardy (Angela Stella); brother
William Anthony (Bill) Tardy (Cathie Dunlevy), nephew Carson, nieces Ann
and Darcy Tardy. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Tamalpais
Cemetery, 2500 5th Ave., San Rafael, 459-2500.
Sydney Yukiye Noda Bartell
Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at her Los Altos
home. She was 57 years old. Born in Denver, Colorado on August 19, 1944,
Sydney grew up in California's central valley and graduated from Turlock
High School. She attended the San Jose Hospital School of Nursing and was
certified by the State of California as an R.N. She lived a short time
in Florida before returning to the San Jose area where she lived for the
past twenty years. She is survived by brothers Eric Noda and his wife Charlotte
Lewis Noda of Novato, California and Bruce Noda of Corte Madera, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Grace Noda of Turlock,
Calif. Sydney was also loved and will be greatly missed by her devoted
friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October
24, 2001 at Spangler Mortuary in Los Altos 650-948-6619. Donations preferred
to Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley.
Lorraine E. Goepp
Died quietly in her home on Thursday, October 18, 2001, at the age
of 79 after a long illness. Lorraine was the loving wife and partner of
Arthur A. Goepp, Jr. who went ahead in 1994. Lorraine was born in 1922
in San Francisco. She was raised in San Francisco and attended St. Cecilia's,
St. Roses High School and Dominican College. Lorraine is survived by her
two sons, Arthur A. Goepp, III and E. F. (Ned) Goepp, four grandsons-Edward,
Daniel, Kenneth and Nicholas, and two brothers-Hon. E. Warren McGuire and
T.V. McGuire. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and good friend,
she was active in the community contributing her time to Nazareth House,
St. Sebastians Church, and the Alumni Association of Dominican College.
She also worked with her husband, Art in the management of Crown Glass.
Lorraine enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. In recent years Lorraine
spent many a long weekend with " the girls" playing cards. The Funeral
will be a private family service. A Memorial Service and celebration of
Lorraine's life will be held on Tuesday October 23, 2001 at St. Sebastian
Church, 373 Bon Air Road. Greenbrae at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers it
was Lorraine's wish that memorial donations be made in her name to the
Development Fund at Marin Catholic High School, 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.,
Kentfield, CA 94904 Monte's Chapel of the Hills Family Owned and Operated
San Anselmo 415-453-8440
Joseph Wayne Corbelli
Died in Santa Rosa, California on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at age
46 years. Beloved son of the late Frank and Ruth Corbelli. Loving brother
of Frank Corbelli, Jr. of Petaluma, Brad Corbelli of Connecticut, Mark
Corbelli of Pacifica, Barbara Cavasso of Rohnert Park, Bill Corbelli of
Alabama and Judy Craig of San Ramon. Also survived by his beloved bird,
"Barney". Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Service
Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 7 p.m. at the ADOBE CREEK FUNERAL HOME,
331 Lakeville Street, Petaluma. CHEDA & LYONS 707-789-9000
Margaret Brown Hendry
Age 89 of Mill Valley, passed away October 15, 2001. Loving mother-in-law
of Nina Hannegan of Florida. Grandmother of Karen Propper, Becky-Taylor
Hannegan and Colleen Skinner all of Florida, and great grandmother of five.
A native of Orange City, California, Margaret was a very talented artist
and a world traveler. Private family services are being held on Friday,
October 19, 2001. Memorial gifts may be made to Marin Support Services
for Elders, 1005 A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. Russell & Gooch Funeral
Chapel 270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley 415-388-1573
John D. Howard
Passed away peacefully on October 17, 2001 after a short illness, at
the age of 56. John was born and raised in the greater Boston area. He
came to the Bay area and worked as an executive in finance and investments.
For the past twenty years John was Executive Vice President for Gelsar
Investments. John was a loving father and husband. He is survived by his
wife Pam and son Kevin; mother Rose and father John of West Peabody, MA;
sisters Ann, Pat and Margaret, brother Dan, sister in-law Coni Saracino
and many other relatives and friends. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday,
October 22, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Raphael's Church on Fifth Street
in San Rafael, California. The family requests that in lieu of flowers
a donation be made to the American Cancer Society in the area of research.
Keaton's Mortuary 1022 E Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 453-0571.
Hyette Glenn Paul
Passed away October 14, 2001 at home in San Rafael. Known by all who
met him as "Jug" or "Paul", he was born August 10, 1930 in San Francisco.
He lived the majority of his life in San Rafael and was married for 49
years to his beloved wife, Mary. He is survived by his sons, Ray and Ron
with five grandchildren; his brother, Ernest; two sisters, Grace and Eleanor;
and many nieces and nephews. Following Hyette's wishes, private Interment
Services will be held at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery in San Rafael. The family
requests donations be made to the Marin Hospice or the charity of your
choice in lieu of cards and flowers.
Stefan Paul Ponek, Jr.
Passed away suddenly of heart failure on October 15, 2001 at his home
in Greenbrae, California. He is survived by his beloved partner, Margaret
Lochran; his sister, Susan Way of Vermont; his two children, Kristin Ponek
of Southern California and Seth Ponek of Sebastopol, California; his grandchildren
Kyle, Gabriella and Landon Ponek, all of Sebastopol. Stefan was a long
time radio personality, known well for his work at KSAN in the 60's and
other popular stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a general
contractor and an antique radio enthusiast. Most recently, Stefan was a
senior broadcast technician at S. F. City College. Stefan lived his life
one day at a time. He will be greatly missed by a large fellowship of friends
and family. Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday,
October 20, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, 330 Redhill
Avenue, San Anselmo, California. A Vigil/Prayer Service will be held Friday,
October 19, 2001 at 6 p.m. at Monte's Chapel of the Hills. Visitation will
be at the funeral home Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Inurnment private.
Memorial gifts to Ritter House, 16 Ritter Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
preferred. Monte's Chapel of the Hills Family Owned and Operated San Anselmo
415-453-8440.
James Van Buskirk
Died peacefully at home on September 26, 2001. A celebration of Jim's
life will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's
Episcopal Church in Ross. A private family interment was held on October
7th. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Rotary Club of Ross Valley,
P.O. Box 415, San Anselmo, CA 94979-0415.
Margaret Macleod Freschl
Born August 17, 1924, died on October 13, 2001 at the age of 77. Margaret
died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her son in Walnut Creek. Margaret
lived in Mill Valley for the last 30 years and was active in the Episcopal
Church of Our Saviour. Her hobbies included singing, reading, brush painting,
and discussing current events. Margaret is survived by her husband of 54
years, John C. Freschl; her brother William Macleod, her sisters Helen
and Cathy Macleod; her four sons, John A., Charles M., Robert L. and Stephen
T. Freschl; daughters-in-law Raquel, Melba, and Noelle; and grandchildren
Jeffrey, Marie, Julie, Carl, and Guille. A memorial service will be held
on Saturday, October 20, at 4:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 10
Old Mill Street, Mill Valley. Donations may be made to the American Red
Cross.
Mary Joan Martin McColpin
A resident of Middletown, California died October 14, 2001 at the age
of 80. Mrs. McColpin was born December 12, 1920 in Buffalo, New York. She
was the devoted and loving wife of Maj. Gen. (Ret. USAF) Carroll W. "Red"
McColpin, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Mrs. McColpin lived
with her husband in their home in Novato, California where she enjoyed
and loved her friends and family, her numerous community and volunteer
activities, and watching her grandchildren grow. A lengthy illness brought
her to live in Middletown in 1997. Mrs. McColpin is survived by her devoted
husband "Red" McColpin of Novato, her daughters and their husbands Patricia
and Daniel Giacomini of Middletown, and Carol and Timothy Wall of Rohnert
Park; sister Shirley A. Martin of Orchard Park; New York; brother John
L. (Eunice) Martin of Boynton Beach, Florida; granddaughters Caitlin and
Shannon Wall; grandsons Brian Wall, and Nicholas and Michael Glacomini;
and numerous family and friends across the United States and Canada. A
rosary and prayer vigil will be held Wednesday October 17 at 5:30 p.m.
at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Novato, with a Memorial Service to be held
there on Thursday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. Donations in Joan's memory
can be made to your local Alzheimers Association chapter or Hospice Services
of Lake County.
Loretta Isabelle Murlin
Passed away on October 12, 2001 in San Rafael. The youngest of six
children born to Annie Millerick and Joseph Fredericks in San Francisco
on August 2, 1911, Loretta grew up in a loving and lively family. She attended
schools taught by Notre Dame nuns and in high school sometimes commuted
from school to the family summer home in San Anselmo via ferry and train.
She took her vows as a Notre Dame de Namur sister in 1930 and spent 45
years teaching in Catholic schools from Santa Barbara to Seattle. She was
so loved by her students and teaching associates that many kept contact
with her over the years. Loretta was called to a different life when she
left the convent and subsequently married. She spent 20 adventure filled
years living in Tucson, Arizona and traveling across the United States,
including Hawaii and Alaska. She also traveled into Canada and Mexico.
And, when in her 70's, Loretta traveled by herself to Africa. Loretta spent
the last six years of her life at Nazareth House, San Rafael, in order
to be close to her many relatives and friends. Her love of tennis -- and
other sports -- was well known by family and friends. She was especially
proud of her relationships with the younger generation. Loretta will be
missed by all for her lively humor, love of sports, and interest in all
those around her. Loretta was preceded in death by all of her brothers
and sisters and by her devoted husbands, George Thomas and Bill Murlin.
She leaves behind her two stepsons, George Thomas (and wife, Sue) and Bill
Thomas (and wife, Colleen), and six step-grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, Nancy Lundblad
(John) of ElCerrito, Lois Grimes of Concord, Leah Forbes (Cecil) of San
Francisco, Claire Villa (John) of Novato, and Helen Sitchler (Carl) of
San Rafael. And her nephews, Laurence Thompson (Mary) of Danville, and
Leonard Thompson (Bernadette) of San Francisco. She will also be missed
by numerous great nieces and great nephews, her former teaching associates
and past pupils, especially her dear pupil and friend, Maryknoll Missioner
Arthur Wille of Los Altos and Africa. A joyous Memorial Mass will be celebrated
at the Nazareth House Chapel on November 17th at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment private.
Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. Donations may be sent to: Nazareth House, 245
Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, 94903 or to Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,
14800 Bohlman Road, Saratoga, 95070. KEATON'S MORTUARY 1022 E Street, San
Rafael, CA 415-453-0571.
Robert (Bob) Vyenielo
Passed away at home on October 11, 2001 surrounded by his family following
a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's. Bob was born and grew up
in Petaluma, graduated from Petaluma High School, attended the University
of San Francisco and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific
during World War II. Bob spent 32 years as an active member of the United
Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 115, working first as a meat cutter
at many markets throughout Sonoma County, then serving as Union Representative,
President and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 115. Bob's dedication to Local
115 continued into his retirement. Bob's commitment to family and community
included coaching youth baseball leagues in Petaluma, umpiring high school
baseball and league softball, and instructing local youth in boxing and
kick boxing. Bob was one of the original promoters of the Wristwrestling
Championship in Petaluma, was an enthusiastic huntsman, fisherman, athlete
and artist. Bob earned a black belt in Tang Soo Do martial arts, enjoyed
traveling with his wife and family, and was a creative and inventive craftsman.
His family cherishes fond memories of days spent fishing, playing cards,
diving for abalone and family gatherings. Bob shared, with them, his passion
for life, laughter, nature and friends. Bob is survived by his loving wife
of 23 years, Vicki, children Patty, Bob, Teri and Lynnette (Looper), their
mother Dorothy, 19 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and
nephews, caretaker and friend Asinate Vosailagi; and brothers Marty and
Lee. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Carm. Friends
and family are invited to a gathering in honor of Bob at 7:00 p.m. on Friday,
October 19, 2001 at the Luther Burbank Center, Highway 101 at River Road,
Santa Rosa. At the family's request, memorial contributions are preferred.
Contributions may be made in his honor to the Parkinson's Action Network,
300 North Lee, Alexandria, VA 22314. Arrangements under the care of the
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