Dr. Joseph Cindrich, 90, of Menlo Park, died peacefully at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto on October 24, 2025. He is survived by his dear companion, Alberta (Bear) O’Brien. Joe was predeceased by his wife Karen (2015), his father and mother, Anthony (1954) and Agnes (1958); sisters Katherine Kasmarcak (2011), Anne Chromey (2000), and Mary Alice Lapsevich (2018); and brothers...

To know Katie Clancy was to love her. On December 7, 2025, Katie passed away peacefully at her home in Palo Alto, where she lived for 51 years. She was 81. Katie was born on March 3, 1944, in Montreal, Canada to William and Hazel Sinclair. She was the youngest of three daughters, attended Montreal High School and graduated with honors from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nursing School. In 1966...

Better known as “Charlie,” Charles Erwin Clark died of Alzheimers January 8, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Lynda Steffen Clark, his sisters Myrtleann Clark Westphal (Missoula, MT) and Vicky A Clark (Pittsburgh, PA), his niece Michelle and Carl Thornblade , Elliot Edward and Ian Charles Thornblade( Missoula, MT), Lynda’s sisters, Martha and Michael Schattschneiders’ family (Gree...

Sheila Conners of Woodside passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Her husband of over 50 years, Richard “Dick” Conners, predeceased her in 2006. She is survived by her three sons, Michael, Matthew, and Terrence of New York, Washington, and Sunnyvale, respectively, a granddaughter, two grandsons, and a great grandson. Born in Seattle, Washington on September 11, 1936...

Michael Cunningham died at his home in San Rafael, California on New Year’s Day at the age of 84. Born in San Francisco, Michael was deeply rooted in the Bay Area where he received two degrees from Stanford University, raised a family on Christmas Tree Lane in Palo Alto and built a life defined by professional excellence, physical discipline and civic responsibility. Michael had a long and...

Patrick Dancer, 27, of Woodside, California, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, following a motorcycle accident on Highway 280, at 5pm, where he succumbed to his injuries. Born on October 29, 1997, in Redwood City, Patrick spent most of his life in Woodside, where he was known for his adventurous spirit and his love of the outdoors. He was a true thrill-seeker who embraced life fully, whethe...

Aldo Louis Dossola — or “Nonno” to his grandchildren —lived a life defined by gratitude, humility, and devotion to family. Born in Menlo Park in 1933 to Italian immigrants from the Piemonte region, Aldo grew up among orchards and open fields, helping his parents while learning the values of hard work and perseverance that would guide him throughout his life. As a boy, Aldo worked at Duc...

David Charles Duisenberg, 81, passed away peacefully at home in Chico on December 26, 2025 after a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. Born December 2, 1944 in San Francisco, he grew up in Palo Alto where he participated in Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout which defined his helpful character throughout his life. He spent many summers of his adolescence on his cousin’s cattle ranch in so...

David Elliott, beloved father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and his early life revolved around education, photography, and experiencing theater through his mother, Millie, who was a stage actress in Pasadena. After graduating from Stanford University with a B.S. in physics, he completed his PhD in high-energy nuclear phys...

The only child and absolute apple of her parents Virginia and Raymond Engasser’s eye, Pat was raised in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA. Always the overachiever, she got her first job at age three! A Hollywood agent saw Pat on a street corner and told her mother that the brown-eyed girl had to be in the movies. Known as a child actress who could master her lines and cry on demand, “Patsy Nash...

Richard Enthoven was born in Washington, DC in 1961 to Rosemary and Alain Enthoven. The family moved to Atherton in 1973. Richard graduated from Menlo Atherton High School. In high school, he was a member of the Key Club and the water polo team. He graduated from Stanford University in 1983 where he met Tucker Ford. They married and moved to Dallas. They returned to California to attend the Stanfo...

Nancy Faisant, 89, of Portola Valley, CA, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at her long-term residence, The Sequoias. Born on February 25, 1936, in Oakland to Chet and Evelyn Southard, Nancy grew up on a small ranch with her brother in a home filled with love and laughter. In her youth, she was often found tending to her dog and horse, dreaming of one day becoming a veterinarian. Nancy...

Bruno Ferrari, a man of honor, dedication, and resilience, passed away peacefully at the age of 99. Born in Italy, he immigrated to the United States with determination and a strong work ethic, building a life defined by integrity, perseverance, and devotion to family. Through years of hard work, he provided for his loved ones and earned the respect of all who knew him. He had a lifelong passion...