Obituary

Taking a moment to personally remember former Santa Clara City Manager Jennifer Sparacino and her contribution to the City.

Jennifer Sparacino: She Spoke Softly But Carried a Big Influence

The death last Monday of former city manager Jennifer Sparacino gave the final punctuation to…

Remembering the life and loves of former Santa Clara Mayor and Council Member Patricia Mahan, who passed away on Oct. 28.

Patricia Mahan (1952 – 2023): She Kept Thinking Forward

During her three-time battle with metastatic breast cancer, former Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan never…

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Remembering Don Von Raesfeld Sr., an integral leader whose foward-thinking vision helped make Santa Clara into the City it is today.

Don Von Raesfeld Sr. (1926 – 2023): Architect of Modern Santa Clara

Don Von Raesfeld, arguably the single most influential person on Santa Clara’s road to electric…

Santa Clara remembers former fire chief and Rotary Club member Bill Kelly for his impact on the community and the people of Mission City.

Bill Kelly 1960 – 2022: Proud to Be on the Team

Anyone who ever worked with Bill Kelly agreed on one thing: The longtime City of…

Remembering the life and impact of long-time Executive Director of the senior center Heart of the Valley, Glenda Cresap, who died in early July.

Glenda Cresap (1950 – 2022): A Life Full of Heart and Service

The true heart of Heart of the Valley (HOV), Services for Seniors, Inc. has died.…

Santa Clara remembers Larry Fargher who died on June 14. The former mayor and council member was an integral part in shaping the City.

Larry Fargher: A Life that Intersected Silicon Valley

It’s not an exaggeration to say that much that has materialized in Santa Clara since…

Remembering long-time Santa Clara resident Laura Mahan, former president of the Santa Clara Woman's Club, who dedicated herself in service to the community.

Laura Mahan: Dec. 26, 1924 – June 9, 2022

Santa Clara lost one of its great ladies last week. Laura Mahan died peacefully in…

Forever Young: Gerri Gamma (Sept. 18, 1934 – Feb. 16, 2022)

Perhaps all you need to know about Gerri Gamma is summed up by her granddaughters…

Santiago Ernesto Ramos Aguilar (1921 – 2022)

Santiago Ernesto Ramos Aguilar, lovingly known by his wife and close friends as Chanty, was…

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In Memoriam of All American Don Bordenave

Don Bordenave (Sept. 27, 1930 — March 8, 2022) had a track record that few…