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Jennifer Sparacino: She Spoke Softly But Carried a Big InfluenceJennifer Sparacino: She Spoke Softly But Carried a Big Influence

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 the end of an era…

March 21, 2024
Patricia Mahan (1952 – 2023): She Kept Thinking ForwardPatricia Mahan (1952 – 2023): She Kept Thinking Forward

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

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

October 30, 2023
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Don Von Raesfeld Sr. (1926 – 2023): Architect of Modern Santa ClaraDon Von Raesfeld Sr. (1926 – 2023): Architect of Modern Santa Clara

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 power self-sufficiency, died suddenly this…

April 18, 2023
Bill Kelly 1960 – 2022: Proud to Be on the TeamBill Kelly 1960 – 2022: Proud to Be on the Team

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 Santa Clara Fire Chief had,…

October 6, 2022
Glenda Cresap (1950 – 2022): A Life Full of Heart and ServiceGlenda Cresap (1950 – 2022): A Life Full of Heart and Service

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. Glenda Cresap, 72, who led…

July 29, 2022
Larry Fargher: A Life that Intersected Silicon ValleyLarry Fargher: A Life that Intersected Silicon Valley

Larry Fargher: A Life that Intersected Silicon Valley

It’s not an exaggeration to say that much that has materialized in Santa Clara since 1970 is there because of…

June 22, 2022
Laura Mahan: Dec. 26, 1924 – June 9, 2022Laura Mahan: Dec. 26, 1924 – June 9, 2022

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

Santa Clara lost one of its great ladies last week. Laura Mahan died peacefully in her home surrounded by family…

June 15, 2022
Forever Young: Gerri Gamma (Sept. 18, 1934 – Feb. 16, 2022)Forever Young: Gerri Gamma (Sept. 18, 1934 – Feb. 16, 2022)

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 Hailey and Brianna Gamma: “She…

May 30, 2022
Santiago Ernesto Ramos Aguilar (1921 – 2022)Santiago Ernesto Ramos Aguilar (1921 – 2022)

Santiago Ernesto Ramos Aguilar (1921 – 2022)

Santiago Ernesto Ramos Aguilar, lovingly known by his wife and close friends as Chanty, was born in Apulo, Ilopango, El…

May 7, 2022
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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 could beat; college football star…

March 18, 2022