 Dr. Beverly Ann Rossi
Resident of Saratoga, CA
Dr. Beverly Ann
Rossi
Born the daughter of Jerry and Dolores Zafiratos on June 16, 1949
in McCloud, California. On August 8, 2010, after a courageous battle with
cancer, Beverly passed peacefully at her home in Saratoga surrounded by her
family.
Loving wife of Richard Rossi and Sister of Gus Zafiratos, Beverly
is survived by her devoted Husband, daughters Cynthia Rossi and Rikki Hanna,
step-daughters Teresa Anderson and Kristina Carter, precious grandchildren Tina
Metz, Michaela Anderson, Jessica Carter, Justin Carter, Ryan Hanna and Mason
Hanna, great-grandchildren Dylan Metz and Alexis Metz.
Beverly received
her Bachelor of Science and Master degrees from Santa Clara University and
doctorate in Psychology from Pacific Graduate School in 1994. She had her own
private Marriage and Family Counseling practice in San Jose, CA for 15 years
where she touched and helped so many lives. She was a dedicated board member of
the Valle Monte League, CA. She will always be remembered for her strength,
grace, intelligence and her passion for life. She left a lasting impression
wherever she went and will truly be missed.
The family will be
celebrating her life with a Funeral Mass at University of Santa Clara Mission
Church
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 17,
2010.
Burial will be immediately following at Los Gatos Memorial Park in San
Jose.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the American
Lung Association or Valle Monte League.
DARLING FISCHER CHAPEL OF THE
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 Abel Rodrigues passed peacefully Saturday night, July 17, in Saratoga at the age
of 88. Born in San Jose in 1922, Abel immediately excelled in sports. At San
Jose High School, Abel led the varsity basketball team in scoring, and to two
Championships. He also played baseball and was all league in both sports. So
well known was he for his high school basketball exploits, that he was asked to
play in a National AAU basketball tourney (as a high schooler) in Denver, CO,
where he had an outstanding tournament. He was then heavily recruited by almost
every major college basketball program, but decided to stay close to home and
play junior college ball at Hartnell College, in Salinas. There he broke several
records, led the team in scoring and made the All State team. After stints in
both the Marines and the Navy (WW 2 veteran), in which he played baseball on the
top service team at the time with many major leaguers, Abel enrolled at the
University of San Francisco, where he played basketball for the 'dean' of all
coaches, Pete Newell. Newel once said that Abel was 'one of the best defensive
forwards I have ever seen'. While at USF, he played against the University of
Utah, who at the time were the National Champions. At the end of the season,
Utah picked him as one of the five best players they played against all year.
Eventually he was the first player drafted out of USF into the NBA (1947) by the
Washington Capitals, coached by the legendary 'Red"Auerbach, where he played
some years but had knee problems.
Abel also played a great deal of fast
pitch softball, including playing for the Hollister Cowboys. Another passion of
his was golf, and through this vehicle he was able to play all over the world
with such famous professionals as Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Billy Casper,
just to name a few. Golf proved to be a good choice as he enjoyed playing many
rounds with his wife of almost 60 years, Sandy Rodrigues. Together they
travelled and played golf in such places as St. Andrews Scotland and the
Bahamas.
Abel also had a great passion for coaching kids and coached
everything from Little League to AYSO soccer. In 1974, he spearheaded an effort
to build a new baseball field for Senior Little League, so kids age 13-15, would
have a field to play on. The field still is being used to this day and is
located at Congress Springs park. This was a very typical of Abel, who also gave
of his time and energy to everyone, and cared very deeply for his family and
friends.
After a successful career selling concrete and construction
materials, Abel founded R&W Concrete Contractors in 1975. R&W Concrete
built and completed many high profile projects such as the San Franciso Cable
Car renovation, the Moscone Convention Center, and several large Airport
projects. More recently, R&W has worked on the Bay Bridge, as well as
several Water Treatment Plants. The company is currently run by son Brian, and
this year celebrated 35 years in business. Daugher Sharon has also helped in the
company and in 2008, started her own retail boutique business (Tomfoolery) in
Grass Valley.
He is preceded in death by his father, Abel J. Rodrigues
Sr., his mother Mary Marty, and his stepfather Joe Marty. Also by his brothers
William 'Red' Rodrigues and Les Rodrigues. He is survived by wife Sandy
Rodrigues, daughter Sharon (Tom) Ernest, son Brian (Jennifer) Rodrigues, and
grand children Alicia and Bret Rodrigues.
There will be a small service
on Thursday, July 22, 10:00 am, at The Los Gatos Memorial Park (Cathedral), 2255
Los Gatos - Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124. Arrangements by
DARLING-FISCHER.
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Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2010, at the age of 92 years, in Corona del Mar, CA. She was born in Templeton, CA on May 13, 1918 to Lulu Johnson Clausen and Fritz Olaf Clausen in the Templeton Hotel, which was their home and the site of their business. She was the youngest of 4 children. She attended Templeton High School, trained in a nursing program and became a Nurse's Aide for the Red Cross in the early WWII years. For many years she was the assistant to Al Rhodes who was the Superintendent of Schools, in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Bernice met Donald Lykke at a Cal Poly dance and they were married on April 3, 1942, in San Luis Obispo. Captain Lykke became an airline pilot for Pan American World Airways and flew for 36 years. He passed away July 6, 2005. Don and Bernice were married for 63 years. They were residents of Saratoga, CA. for 50 years. Bernice was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing the piano, cooking, sewing and gardening. Family was important to Bernice, and she kept the fires burning at home during the many years that her husband was away flying. She was involved with her children's school and athletic activities. She accompanied Don and their children on many flights all over the world.
Beloved mother of Carol (Dwight) Hudson of Newport Beach, CA and Chris (Mary Jane) Lykke of Mountain View, CA. Grandchildren Brett, Bryan (Karen) Guthrie, Stephen (Carly) Lykke, Kathy and Scott Lykke. Great grandsons Devin Guthrie and Mason Lykke, beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family are invited to a Visitation on Tuesday, July 20, from 7-9 p.m. and a service on Wednesday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m.@ Kuehl -Nicolay Funeral Home, 1703 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA. Donations may be sent to Charles Armstrong School for Dyslexia, 1405 Solana Dr. Belmont, CA, 94002, or to the Templeton Historical Museum Society, P.O. Box 788, Templeton, CA 93465.
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