John Thomas Antoun was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Majid John and Marion Mitchell Antoun, the second of their six children. He was a 1961 graduate of Cathedral Prep and a 1965 graduate of The University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. After graduation from Notre Dame he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Navy, serving four years as a faculty member ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Mendoza Baez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family. Jose was born on March 27, 1939, in Aguililla, Michoacan Mexico. At the age of 17, he met the love of his life, Beatriz Barragan. They were married in Octo...

Kathryn Rose Beadle passed away peacefully February 28th at Markesan Resident Home, in Markesan, Wisconsin at the age of 88. She grew up in Galesville, WI, and was the youngest of four children. Her parents, Orlo and Beulah Beadle, were both teachers. They instilled in all their children the importance of learning, deep connection with family and commitment to service. Kathy graduated wit...

Eleanor Anna Valerie Blanchette - Val to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2026 at the age of 92, surrounded by her youngest child, his wife and their twin girls, and a menagerie of horses, dogs, cats – one of which she named, and even a steer Robert and his wife raised; her last year of life was filled with love, affection, and constant attention, for which we are all f...

Phil Bobel lived a life of purpose, passion, and profound impact. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, an inspiring mentor, and a tireless champion for the environment, Phil passed away on January 31 after dedicating more than five decades to making the world cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable—one conversation, one program, one young person at a time. Born in Washington, D.C., ...

Webster, NY, formerly of Palo Alto: Aged 48, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and closest friends in her final days. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Leslie and Sam Huey; her sisters, Jill Burkholder (Sean Caldwell) and Kate Kapoor (Sandeep). In lieu of flowers, please donate to ...

Sada Chidambaram, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on March 16th at the age of 81. The older of two siblings, Sada was born in Kerala, India in November towards the end of the British Raj. While predeceased by his wife, Marie-Angele, whom he missed dearly, Sada is survived by his daughter, Meena, his son-in-law, Tory, and their children, his son, Nicolas, his daughte...

Dwight Clark, a long-time Stanford fixture who founded two cultural exchange organizations for young people in Asia and the U.S., was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Dwight Delong Clark Sr. and Ruth Bales Clark. The family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where Dwight excelled as a student, youth leader, news radio host and writer. He graduated from high school as student body president, one of four...

Tom Clark died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on February 20, 2026. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in nearby Wauwatosa. As a teenager, he earned his Eagle badge in the Boy Scouts and spent many weekends biking to the nearby airport where he learned to fly. He graduated from Purdue University with a major in Aerospace Engineering. Having joined the AF ROTC in ...

Known as Beth, V. Elizabeth Cowell transitioned to her eternal rest on May 29, 2026 with her children close at hand. She was born to loving parents, Robert Rahe and Jessie Mae Reynolds Rahe at Stanford Hospital and raised in San Jose and Menlo Park. Beth was in the second graduating class of Menlo Atherton High School and attended the University of Oregon. In Eugene, she was a member of Tri-Delta ...

Longtime San Mateo educator James David Eakin died Wednesday, May 21 surrounded by family. He was 98. “Dave” Eakin, as he was known to friends and family, was born and raised in Oregon. After graduating from Albany High School in 1945, Dave served in the US Army in occupied Japan, a seminal experience in shaping his worldview. He came away with great admiration for Japanese people and cultu...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Jacqueline Enthoven, age 59, on June 2, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. Martha lived a life rich in love, family, friendship, travel, curiosity, and conversations about the endless array of things that struck her fancy. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt—and a dear and inspiring friend to many. Martha ...

Robin Denys Faisant, known to many as Rob, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at The Sequoias in Portola Valley, California. He was 94. Rob was born on March 5, 1931, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Eleanor Kathryn Kelley and Ernest Jean Xavier Faisant. He grew up in what was then an undeveloped Hudson River Valley, spending his boyhood exploring forests, hunting, skating on frozen ponds, a...

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Janice (Jan) Fisher on April 21, 2026. Jan was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, community volunteer, and a true joy to all who knew her. Jan lived a life centered around family, service, and adventure. As a wife, she built a life filled with laughter, support, and unwavering love. As a mother,...