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Joan R. Barrett, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. She was born in San Francisco in 1937 to Peggy and Felix Riesenberg, Jr.

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Valerie Dawn Stepps passed away at her home in San Mateo April 27 after a long illness. She is survived by her sons Tyler McLaine Stepps and Quinton Riley Stepps, mother Jeanne Linquist, and sisters Sharon (Christopher), Michelle (Edward) and Stephanie (Max).

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Aaron Douglas Tadday passed away in his sleep unexpectedly on April 11, 2026, at the young age of 56, at his family home in San Carlos, California. He graduated from St. Charles Catholic Elementary School in San Carlos and then went onto Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo for one year. …

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Half Moon Bay and the greater Peninsula mourns the loss of Peter James Harames who passed away on May 5, 2026, at 80 years of age. Beloved husband of Tamara Harames, loving father to Ty Harames and Brett Harames, adored grandfather to James Harames, and cherished brother to Kathleen Caceres …

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Rosemary Chetcuti passed away peacefully at her home in San Bruno after a 7½ year battle with illness, surrounded by her loving family.

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James (Jim) Harvey was born to Anastasia and Leonard Harvey 91 years ago in Clairton PA. He grew up in the steel town, the youngest of four siblings, Tom, Joan, and Patricia – all of whom predeceased him. He worked at the U.S. Steel Co. before and after joining the U.S. Army in 1954. Part of…

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How can the extraordinary life of Edythe Miller be summarized in a few paragraphs? She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, pillar of the community, world traveler, cancer survivor and countless other platitudes all wrapped up in one person.

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William “Bill” Wynn—engineer, entrepreneur, loving husband and father—passed away at his home in Hillsborough on April 16. He was 87.

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Lynnette Giusti passed away peacefully holding the hands of her beloved son and daughter, surrounded with love. Lynnette was born into an Italian American family, daughter of Aldo and Rose Giusti, in Half Moon Bay, California. She spent much of her early life on the coast where she built dee…

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Rolf P. Glitzner, 87, of Burlingame, California passed away on April 21, 2026. He built lasting relationships with customers at City Automotive Volkswagen and Porsche Repair in San Francisco for more than 50 years.

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William Clinton Steele, known to his friends and family as Clint Steele from Foster City, CA, was born on September 1, 1950 in Paris, IL, and passed away on April 4, 2026, at age 75.

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Gil Schroeder passed away on March 13, 2026 surrounded by family at 95 years young. He was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1931. He attended Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, graduated from University of Wisconsin -Madison and attended the School of Engineering USC.He enlisted in the Navy …

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Suzanne C. Sullivan (90) of San Mateo, CA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 31,1936, in Greeley, CO, to Stanley and Bernardine Stebenne, who relocated their family to Burlingame, CA, in the early 1940s.

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It is with deep sorrow that the family of Renée Marie Ocafrain announces her passing surrounded by her loving family, April 6, 2026, at the age of 87 in San Carlos, California.Born on June 27, 1938 in Ahaxe (Basque Region), France.She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, so…

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Jerry Pierce passed away April 12, 2026 at his home in Redwood City, California, surrounded by his family.

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Adolfo Loresco Fernandez, 74, of Daly City, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2025. His only daughter survives him and will be deeply missed.

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Surrounded by family in comfort, JoAnn Thebolt Berridge passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2026.

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Elena Del Grande, age 95, of Redwood City, California, died peacefully at home on April 3, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born April 27, 1930 in Trujillo, Honduras, and was raised in Guatemala with her 6 siblings. As a young woman, she made the brave decision to come to the United…

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With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to Lois Day on March 24, 2026. Lois Day was a woman of grace, kindness, and joy.

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It is with love, compassion, and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Juan Mendoza Leon of San Mateo on Friday, March 20, 2026. He passed away at the age of 99 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Fittingly, he was called home on the first day of spring—a gentle reflection of…

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Sanford (Sandy) Ivan Heisler, a long-time peninsula resident of Foster City passed away on March 8, 2026. A generous, devoted, loving husband, father, and “Papa” grandfather and great grandfather. A modern renaissance man of many talents, an engineer, project manager, business executive, con…

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Edward Guidotti, a San Francisco native, passed away on March 28, 2026 at the “young” age of 97.

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Patricia Ann Todd Pepper, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and long-time resident of San Mateo, California, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Born on August 18, 1931, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to James Buford Todd Sr. and Sara…

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June Burr Jordan (1959–2026) passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a nearly 2½-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Elvina Gloria Torra, daughter of immigrants Carlo Torra and Pierina Balocca Torra, was born in an apartment in New York City on January 16, 1922.

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Erin passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. She was born in Bethesda, MD to Adam and Madge Caughman. Survived by siblings Andrew, George and Teresa (Mickey) Lavelle. Beloved aunt of Christopher and Katie Caughman, (late) Cindy Corona and Tim (Renee) Caughman, Heidi, Sean, and Michael Lavel…

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Paul Rukavina on March 9, 2026. The beloved husband of wife Judy, father of Michael (wife Kimberly and daughter Giana). George was a most kind, loving and helpful man. He never shrugged an opportunity to lend a hand to anyone…

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On February 17, 2026, Violetta “Rena” Fregosi entered eternal rest, surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life. Born in San Francisco on January 1, 1960, to Tony Tamayo and Marie Acosta-Tamayo, Rena grew up strong, independent, and spirited. She graduated early from Ar…

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Margaret Miwako (Haraguchi) Iwamoto passed away unexpectedly on the evening of February 3, 2026, from a presumed heart aneurysm or heart attack. She was surrounded by her loving family and had been in good spirits earlier that day. Known for her kind-hearted nature and gentle presence, Marga…

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Vernell (Vern) Leroy Holte, 83, of Pacifica, CA, formerly of Tioga, ND, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mills Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, CA. His final days were spent with family and friends by his side.

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Sean Taylor’s brief, bright life ended in the early minutes of February 15.

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Robert Leo Lockwood, late of San Bruno and San Mateo County resident for 70 years, entered into rest in South San Francisco on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Jo Ann for 65 years. Loving father of Ken Lockwood (his wife Carin) of Foster City, CA. Devoted son of the lat…

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Lorraine Lanam Hayes, 74, from Clovis, California and born in San Francisco, California, went into the arms of her Father in Heaven on February 8, 2026, after a long illness. She was born on August 14, 1951 in Burlingame, California, to the Honorable Judge William Lanam and Natalie Lanam.

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Laurie Jean Tipp passed Away unexpectedly at the age of 62 on January 29, 2026

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John Cattermole was born on December 3, 1923, to John and Louise Cattermole. He was raised in San Francisco, a city he held close to his heart. He attended Lowell High School and the University of San Francisco where he completed his degree after answering the call to serve his country.

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Jean Ahillen Kilbridge, MD, of Burlingame, California, died peacefully on February 9, 2026 after a long illness. A devoted mother and a committed physician, Jean built a life defined by steady care — for her family, her patients, and her community.

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Robert Louis (Bob) Pipinich passed on February 1, 2026 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia after a long, lingering illness. Bob was born June 04, 1942 in Portland, OR to Robert F. and Betty Pipinich. He was raised in San Francisco and San Bruno, CA attending Mission Dolores and St. Robert’s grade sch…

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The family of Joan Bodenlos is saddened to announce her passing last month after a brief illness.

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Frank Ronald Carraro, 87, passed away peacefully on January 19th in San Mateo CA after courageously battling peripheral neuropathy for 40 years. 

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Sondra Lee “Sandy” Strebel passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the morning of Saturday, January 31. She was 85 years old.

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Camille passed away peacefully, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She grew up in San Francisco, attending Saint James School and Immaculate Conception Academy.

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Frank James Regan, 79-year old husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at UCSF on January 14, 2026.

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Denny Williams passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 96. He would have celebrated his 97th birthday on April 14.

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Maryanne Miller Deresinski, whose career as a psychiatric nurse spanned more than  40 years, died at her home in Palo Alto on September 17, 2025, after a lifetime of helping others. 

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Don Magrini passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. He was born on July 15, 1934 in San Francisco to John and Rita Magrini. After attending Balboa High and San Francisco City College , he graduated from the UCSF Dental School as part of the Class of 1958. He practiced dentistry for over …

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