The youngest of 12 children, Henri Boisvert M.A. ’74 stood out with his talent for music. He played saxophone and trumpet in his City Band and college band. After getting his M.A. in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University, he moved to Ventura, Calif., and married Therese Grenier. Together they enjoyed gardening and traveled around […]

Early in life, Thomas O’Rourke ’61, M.S. ’65 developed an appreciation for both spiritual and intellectual pursuits. He’d express both passions through his work as a church lector and in management at IBM, where he led technical teams in the U.S. and Europe. One of those teams helped develop the universal product code (UPC) that […]

Michael Isaacs J.D. ’81 was a role model for what it means to be a husband, father, and esteemed peer. Mike was a distinguished and respected commercial bankruptcy attorney for over 40 years and was recognized in Best Lawyers in America from 1995 to 2023. He was well-loved by his clients and peers, and known […]

Leo Dressel M.Div ’77 had a love for God and a passion for education. Leo served in the Society of Jesus from 1965 to 1992. Throughout his career as an educator, Leo impacted the lives of thousands of students and faculty at several schools across the country. He’ll be remembered for his sharp intellect, quick […]

Sharp as a tack and independent all his life Edward Frost M.A. ’74 was an active community member and made his home welcome to all. After dabbling in engineering and then the law, Edward Frost M.A. ’74 found a career as a Presbyterian minister. He later became a pastor in Watsonville and family and friends […]

Daniel Brooks ’09 was sworn in as a Merced County deputy district attorney on April 4, 2024. Chief Deputy District Attorney Thomas Pfeiff administered the attorney oath, and District Attorney Nicole Silveira administered the deputy district attorney oath.

A true product of Jesuit education, John Nunes ’79 was always a “man for others.” John attended Bellarmine College Prep, earned a degree in biology at Santa Clara, then went to medical school at Georgetown University. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology while a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. In his […]

Entrepreneur and business professor James Andre ’69 accomplished a lot in his life. He opened his own retail sportswear store called Sports Locker and taught at various universities and colleges across California. Jim was also proud to teach on a Semester at Sea higher education study abroad program, circumnavigating the globe on four semester-long voyages. […]

Growing up in Watsonville, James Maleta ’75 excelled in sports and was loved by all his classmates. After earning a degree at Santa Clara in business finance, Jim would find work as a property land manager for Granite Rock, and later as a stock broker for Morgan Stanley. Jim’s family was the most important part […]

Family meant everything to Timothy O’Rourke ’82. Growing up with five siblings, the O’Rourke household was always lively. Tim enjoyed sailing trips with his father and brothers, skiing at Lake Tahoe, house boating on Lake Shasta, camping, family vacations to Maui, and golfing with his brothers and daughter. Anytime there was a family dinner, Tim […]

George Greene ’50, a mechanical engineer and pioneer of the clean room industry, died Jan. 4, 2024. During his career, Greene designed a high-bay clean room for Lockheed Aircraft that later became the main assembly area for Lockheed’s satellites, both military and civilian, throughout the Cold War. Greene’s successful design became known to the engineers […]

Ever since his teen years, Edward Plonka ’78 had a soft spot for the elderly and volunteered at local nursing homes. Naturally, he became a doctor specializing in geriatrics and was known for his kindness and compassionate approach to aging. He also taught a biology of aging course for many years at SCU and after […]

In childhood, Maretta Ward J.D. ’94 was a busy kid—Girl Scouts, cheerleading, babysitting, track, and newspaper delivery. She attended UC Berkeley then Santa Clara Law. After two years of private practice, Maretta joined the California Department of Justice in the licensing section of the San Francisco office. She served as a Deputy Attorney General from […]

Paul Neumann ’59 found his life’s calling in teaching others. He was most fulfilled when working with people of all ages encountering college work for the first time. Paul later found work in educational leadership as a Modesto City Schools Board of Education trustee. He was often the biggest advocate for teachers’ interests, trying to […]

Jack Grant ’61 always found wonder, humor, and nuance in life. Jack’s childhood was marked by a love for tinkering and he’d go on to apply his engineering prowess to all things. He worked on the so-called “Mars Box”—a project to reproduce the Martian environment in a chamber—and computer modeling of aircraft infrared tail emissions […]

Esteemed Santa Clara baseball coach and former Cincinnati Reds player John Hardin Oldham died Feb. 24, 2024. Renowned for his 13-year coaching tenure, he secured three West Coast Conference titles and led the Broncos to four NCAA Tournaments. As a four-time WCC Coach of the Year, his legacy includes 433 victories and championships in 1994, […]

Patricia Hearne ’72 was a trailblazer and a remarkable mother to her seven children, infusing their lives with a multitude of interests, valuable life lessons, and, of course, love. Her children have countless fond memories of camping and exploring tide pools at the beach. Pat also loved animals, cultivating a particular passion for horses by […]

Beloved Spanish teacher Lazaro Garza M.A. ’71 died March 28, 2024. The son of an American Presbyterian missionary, Lazaro grew up in Mexico and came to the U.S. in high school to learn English. He majored in English at San Jose State University, then earned his master’s in Spanish at Santa Clara. He taught Spanish […]

Avid sports fan and Korean War veteran Gene Mellor ’64 died Feb. 15, 2024. Gene had a passion for sports and enjoyed many years of season tickets to San Francisco Giants and 49er games. He also coached rugby and soccer, and played in an adult softball league. Gene also a knack for cooking. He was […]

Peter Carcione ’63 had produce in his blood. His father was Joe Carcione, a television and media personality known as the “Green Grocer,”and his grandfather was Pete Carcione of Scatena Galli Produce Company. After serving in the Coast Guard, Pete started his own wholesale produce company in South San Francisco in 1969, Carmine’s Fresh Produce, […]