Richard Lawrence Meehan, of Palo Alto, California, and Bangkok, Thailand, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his wife, Nim Janluan, and his daughter, Thong. Richard was renowned and beloved by many—including his friends, students, colleagues, present and former wives, and his five children: Lisa (Umbach), Kathleen (Triolo), Emily, Kevin, and Thon...

Elyce E. Melmon (née Edelman) was born on May 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Anita and Albert, joining older brother Harvey. She would later describe her childhood as one of love, music, and the joy of freshly fallen snow. She fondly recalled beautiful houseparties hosted by her mother. In 1947, her family moved to San Francisco where Albert worked as an eclectic entrepreneur an...

Carolyn Graves Mitchell, “Lynn,” died peacefully at her home in Palo Alto while being cared for by her two daughters. She was 88 years old. Lynn Mitchell is renowned for her considerate contributions to her family, friends, and community, made through her love, generosity, and wit. One need not have known her intimately to perceive her joyous, open-hearted spirit. She cherished her family dear...

Waltraut “Traut” Charlotte Elsbeth Ottilie Krumbholz Monroe died peacefully on October 16th in her home of 58 years, with her family by her side. Born in Flensburg, Germany in 1937 to Hans-Georg Krumbholz & Charlotte von Kathen Krumbholz, she was the 2nd of 5 siblings. Her father, an officer in the German Navy, died on the Russian Front near the end of the war. After the collapse of Germany...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Patricia (Pat) Morrissey, co-founder of Morrissey Compton, Inc., on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Pat’s passion, vision, and unwavering commitment were instrumental in shaping our mission and the community we continue to serve. She is survived by her brother, Dan Morrissey, and his wife, Kathryn, of Omaha, NE; her nephew, Joe Morrissey, of ...

Loyal friend, devoted community member, and winemaker Bob Mullen passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on November 24, 2025, at the age of 99. His partner, Marsha Campbell, was at home with him. Robert Lee Mullen was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 12, 1926, at 5:55 p.m. His family moved often before eventually settling in Peoria, Illinois, where he attended high scho...

Saye Noguchi, a longtime Palo Alto resident, retired Ohlone Elementary School secretary and beloved matriarch of an extended family, died peacefully at home Jan. 3. She was 102. Saye was a superb organizer, manager, cook and hostess. Determined and energetic, she set an example in caring for people in our lives. In the school office, she welcomed every child, family and staff member. At home,...

The world lost a little sparkle on October 2, 2025, when Caroline Lee Orr-Kissner peacefully passed away at age 76 - on her 49th wedding anniversary, surrounded by love. Born in Palo Alto, California, Cary lived a life full of heart, humor, family and friends. She was the beloved daughter of Lee and Cornelia Orr and is survived by her devoted husband Chuck Kissner, her sister Kathy, children ...

Mitzi Phillips was voted “Most Likely to Be Remembered” in high school — and that could not have been more true. She lived a full, colorful, and adventurous life that many of us could only dream of. A true steel magnolia, Mitzi was known for her unforgettable stories, her sharp wit, and her ability to find humor in any situation. Mitzi Casselberry was born on February 7, 1939, in Newp...

Alonzo B. "Al" Ramirez, 86, of Palo Alto, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Born June 10, 1939, in El Paso, Texas, to Dalmira Chacon and Baldomero Ramirez, Al lived a life defined by patience, humility, intellect, and love. After four years in the U.S. Air Force, Al earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at El Paso through the GI Bill, followe...

Nan Ray of Menlo Park, CA passed away peacefully on November 8th. She was 91 years old. Nan is survived by her children, Lauren Lamb, John (Cynthia Lyon) Ray, and Paul Ray and her grandchildren, Kevin (Tiffany Marchbanks) Ray, Robert Lamb, and Alison Lamb. She was predeceased by her parents, Agnes Flach Engler and Paul Edward Engler, her husband, John Charles Ray, and her son-in-law, William Lamb....

Douglas Gordon Rice passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at UCSF Medical Center on November 25, 2025, after an eight-year battle with glioblastoma. Douglas was born in San Francisco at Stanford University Hospital. He was the beloved son of Jane and Gordon Rice of Menlo Park, former proprietors of Shreve’s Sporting Goods. In early childhood, Douglas relocated from Palo Alto to...

A proud native of Stockton, CA, Roberta Williams grew up with her brother Robert and two loving parents, Earle (“Bob”) and Edith. Valedictorian at Lodi High School, “Susie” was a dedicated, lifelong student of piano and music more generally. At Stanford University, she studied abroad in Florence, Italy, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music in 1969 and M.A. in Music Education in 1970. ...

Mary Frances Rominger (Sickenberger), a devoted patron of the arts, loving and supportive wife and mother, and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 11, 1931, in Manzanola, Colorado, Fran grew up with a deep appreciation for music that would shape her lifelong passions. She pursued her love for the piano as a music major at the Uni...

Dr. Richard “Dick” Remmel Rutter passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Emerald Hills, CA at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cloud and Marian (Remmel) Rutter. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (McHenry) Rutter, his brother Don (Marcy) Rutter, his daughter Karen (Mark) Weber, his son Jim (Cindi) Rutter, five grandchildren (Mackenzie, Allison, Jeffrey, Ava, and...

Marlowe Ann Hadeler (later Savelle) was born in 1945 at Stanford Hospital in San Francisco and grew up in Menlo Park, where she attended Menlo-Atherton High School. She attended college at the University of New Mexico and then did something many people dream about and few actually do: she went to Europe—and stayed. While there, she met and married Marc Savelle and welcomed her first daughter, Al...

Gail Robbins Schwettman, an adored mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, died on October 8, 2025. Gail was born on January 13, 1936 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area to William and Gertrude Robbins. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education and went on to teach at the grade school level before having three children: Alison, Jeanne an...

Dr. Todd Smith of Palo Alto, California, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 85. He is survived by Sandy, his wife of 55 years; his sons Kevin (Alicia) and Alex (Elaine); his grandchildren Neal, Penny, Conner, and Katie; and his sister, Susan Noble (Ward). Todd received a Bachelor’s degree in physics from Cornell University and a PhD from Rice University. As a Stanford...