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Obituaries
Obituary : Doris Attard Print E-mail
Doris Attard Late of San Bruno and San Mateo County resident for 31 years, entered into rest in Burlingame on October 28, 2009. Beloved wife of George Attard for 56 years. Loving mother of Charlie (Carolyn) of San Bruno and David (Tammy) of Mountain View. Dear sister of Nena Michallef, Maria Schrieha, Josephine Spiteri, and the late Antonia Borg, and Manuel Cushieri. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Alexandra, Catherine, and Claire. A native of Valleta, Malta, age 80 years. Family and friends may visit on Monday November 2, 2009 after 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM. The funeral will leave the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at 9:45 AM for Saint Robert's Catholic Church in San Bruno where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma. Her family appreciates donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 805-5856. CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, Millbrae (650) 588-5116 www.chapelofthehighlands.com
 
Obituary : Richard Patrick Desanto Sr. Print E-mail
Richard Patrick Desanto, Sr. 6/3/1934-9/28/2009 a 49 year resident of San Bruno Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on September 28, 2009. He was born in San Francisco and lived in the Mission district where he met his wife Barbara. They were married for 56 years and had five sons, Michael, Richard, Jr. (Evelyn, Kenneth (Deborah), Stephen (Charise) and Robert (Tracy). He was the proud Papa to Matthew, Michael, Ricky, Danny, Jessica, Teissa, Devin, Nichole, Darren, Robbie, Tony, J.J. and Andrianna. Richard and Barbara moved to San Bruno in 1960 where they raised their children and enjoyed all the sporting events the boys took part in. He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Russian River with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Madaline, Sophie and Flo and his daughter-in-law Roxanne. He is survived by his brother Tony and sisters, Vi and Stella. He will be remembered by all as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather and a friend to many. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service, Friday, October 2, 2009, 1 PM at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, Millbrae (650) 588-5116 www.chapelofthehighlands.com
 
Obituary : Helen Jeanne Razovich Print E-mail
Helen Jeanne Razovich A long-time resident of Millbrae Died Tuesday the 8th of September at home. Born in 1921 to Fred and Florence Raynor in Perry, Iowa, Helen moved to San Francisco with her family while in her teens. In 1947 she married Thomas Razovich and moved to Millbrae, where they raised their family. Helen was active in the Mormon church, working for many years with the youth of the church in various callings, a favorite which was as the Young Women's camp director. She was an accomplished quilter and fiber artist, teaching quilting and assorted crafts in the Millbrae and Burlingame recreation programs, as well as at several quilt shops on the peninsula. Helen is predeceased by her parents, Fred and Florence Raynor of San Francisco, husband, Thomas Razovich, sisters Lee Tipper and Audrey Woods of Alabama, and is survived by her sister Joy Gordinier, her daughters Pamela Foss, Cyndy Claus, and Liz Razovich; her grandchildren Dennis Schofield and Tracy Sampson, as well as nieces, nephews, and several greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 26th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) in San Bruno, at 975 Sneath Lane.