LAURIE JENKS   May 1, 1929 - April 27, 2026     Laurie Jenks, born Vera Dolores Engberg in San Jose, CA passed away at her home in Atherton just a few days before her 97th birthday. She took great pride in her Swedish heritage and in her family’s journey from Sweden to Galesburg, IL and later to Ripon, CA and San Jose, where she spent her childhood on a ranch. Riding her big brother ...

Alan Churchill Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, at 2:10 p.m., while in hospice care. He lived a life defined by resilience, scientific dedication, deep love, and quiet generosity. Alan grew up in Berkeley, California, where he met his childhood neighbor and lifelong love, Olga. Both red-haired and spirited, they became sweethearts early on and remained devoted to one anoth...

MADISON - Demetrios P. Kanellakos died comfortably at age 93 on the morning of June 12, 2026, in Madison, Wis. Demetri was born to Panagiotis and Calliope as their fourth child of five in the town of Tripoli in the county of Arcadia, Peloponnesus, Greece on October 26, 1932. As a teenager, Demetri immigrated to the U.S. from Greece on a student visa and in one year, he completed his last two years...

Sharon Lynn Kelley passed away peacefully at the age of 85. She was with family the final days, including, of course, her husband and soulmate of 66 years, Tom Kelley. Born Sharon Tranberg in Yuba City, California, she was a Central Valley girl in her early life, growing up in Fresno. After attending Fresno State, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority (and the White Rose Girl of Si...

July 25, 1923 - March 3, 2026 Floyd Sylvan Kessler was born on July 25, 1923 in McKeeesport, Pennsylvania and passed away on March 3, 2026 in Los Altos, California. He was 102. He attended George Washington University in Washington, DC taking courses in the Department of Engineering. Floyd married Barbara Goodman on December 28, 1952 in Washington, DC They moved to California and eventual...

Carol Engle Kornfeld Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 15, 2026, in Cupertino, CA. Formerly of Tenafly, NJ, she was predeceased by her adoring husband of 55 years, Peter Kornfeld, MD (Vienna, Austria), and sister, Judith Engle Siegel (South Orange, NJ). She is survived by her children, Robert Kornfeld (Maureen Pace), and Jane Kornfeld Bessin, and grandchildren, Julie Bes...

Joan Fletcher Lane died peacefully early Thursday February 19, 2026 at Stanford Hospital. She was ninety-seven years old. Even in her final years Joan was funny, kind and unendingly interested in other people. There was rarely a day she did not delight in her family, friends and adored caregivers. Born in San Francisco, Joan attended Berkeley elementary schools and spent her summers swimming...

With deep love, we announce that Don Langrock, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his wife Sherry, his daughters Leslie and Sheila, his son-in-law Ron, and his grandsons Collin, Sean and Trent. Don served as a pilot in Vietnam, flying A-4 aircraft, and later flew for American Airlines. He was a passionate traveler, devoted flyfisherman, and avid...

Robert Leon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 8, 2026. He was 97. “Mr. Leon,” as he became known to so many, was born August 15, 1928, in Rye, New York. He met his future wife, Isabelle, when they were teenagers working at a summer camp in the Pocono Mountains. They were married for 74 years. After Robert graduated from NYU, they moved to California where he...

Lawrence “Laurie” Liston passed away peacefully at the age of 90, two years after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Laurie was born in Palo Alto to Dr. Edward Liston, an English immigrant and early family practitioner at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, and Anita von Husen Liston, a third generation Californian of German and Russian heritage. Laurie was the fourth of five children who grew up on Ha...

Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Mary Lloyd September 6, 1935 – May 11, 2026 Dot Lloyd, a trailblazing entrepreneur, devoted mother, and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Dot lived a life defined by a fierce competitive spirit, unwavering generosity, and a refusal to sacrifice her independence. Dot lived a life defined by curiosity and a refusal to slow d...

David Luenberger, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at his home at Stanford. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, professor, and friend. David was born in Los Angeles on September 16, 1937, to Fred and Marion Luenberger. He grew up alongside his two younger sisters, Joanne and Linda. After graduating from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Mary Helen Luna, on February 27, 2026, at age 67 after a prolonged illness. She resided in Mountain View, California her entire life. She was a graduate of Mountain View High School and worked at Bank of America and Shoreline Amphitheater beginning with its opening in 1986. She is survived by her partner, Dean Potts...

Martha Prindle McLaughlin, 89, of Palo Alto, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was born in Hillsborough, California, where she attended local schools and graduated from UCSF with a degree in Nursing. She worked as a nurse in San Francisco, San Jose and Stanford, but Martha dedicated her life primarily to her cherished role as a daug...

Bonnie Stewart Mikkelsen (Mickelson), beloved mother, partner, and community spirit, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the home of her son in Petoskey, Michigan, surrounded by several of her many children. She was 93. Born Blanche Carnehan Stewart on August 21, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, to H. Bartlett Stewart Jr. and Catherine Seiberling Stewart of Hartville, Ohio. Bonnie grew up st...

Jean C. Mills passed away peacefully on April 27 at the age of 100. She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. Lady Jean will be remembered for her wonderful smile, love of music, passion for cooking, and kind heart. Private family arrangements are being held. Photo courtesy of her son, John Kehres....

Our beloved Dad and Grampa, Lloyd, has passed away at age 96, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife, Yvonne. His daughters, Melinda, Becky, and Kim, and his large family of grandchildren and great grandchildren will treasure every moment and memory we have of our 'Grampa.' Lloyd's life revolved around his love of family. He was born in Canada, but mainly grew up in G...

Nicholas Hayes Ney, PhD February 8, 1953 – April 21, 2026 Nicholas Hayes Ney, PhD, psychologist, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Silverado Belmont Hills Memory Care in Belmont, California, following complications from advanced Alzheimer’s disease. He was 73. Nick was born in Darien, Connecticut. He attended Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he later served on the Board of...