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| Joe Alvarez
December 17, 2000
Varsity Wrestling
Track
Football
Cross Country
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| Sue Bates Richardson
November 8, 2018
Flower Girl
Honor Society
Pop Club
Debs
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| Francine Caracciolo Fleming
May 6, 2017
| Facebook posting in Blackford Friends group
Hello all, I am Francine's daughter,Jennifer Snider. I wanted to share some sad news regarding my mom. As some of you may have known, my mom had fallen very ill recently. After a very short, but courageous battle, my beautiful, amazing mom succumbed to her fight with cancer and left us on May 6th. I apologize as sending this message from my mom's FB page seems sort of odd, but I wanted to make sure I reached out to her friends. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Thank you! Jenn
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| Kathleen Dorsett Wagner
January 5, 2023
Flower Girl
Pep Club
F.B.L.A.
Student Body Representative
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| Tom Fisher
July 5, 2008
Wrestling | Henry Thomas Tom" Fisher, 57, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008, in an auto accident near Porter. He was born on Feb. 23, 1951, in Aberdeen, to Donald William and Leona Augusta (Pieper) Fisher. Tom was raised in Aberdeen and San Jose, Calif.
In 1969, he graduated from Blackford High School in San Jose, Calif. On June 25, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Ann Cacallori, in Reno, Nev. Kathryn passed away on Oct. 21, 2004. Tom delivered bread for the Franz Bakery. He had lived in Reno, Nev., Vancouver, Wash., and San Jose, Calif., before moving to Oakville.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Centralia and the National Rifle Association and enjoyed fishing, shooting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Tom will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jennifer (Don) Urquhart of Portland, Ore.; son, Aaron (Lindsay) Fisher of Elma; brothers, William (Grace) Fisher of Gig Harbor, Paul (Kathy) Fisher of Elma; sisters, Judith (Bob) Lewis of Boulder City, Nev., and Donna Donahue of Stanwood; and an unending list of close friends and family.
--- Les Purdy
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| Terry Gemiginani
May 3, 2011 | Sad news, my best friend since Jr.High school, Terry (Tyrone) J. Gemiginani died May 3, 2011. A private funeral was held May 9, 2011. Terry put up a courageious fight to the end, but the cancer he had was just too strong. What was really admirable, his new wife never left his side. He leaves his mom (my second mom), his brother Joe and two beautiful daughters and a son. Terry and I have known each other since Jr. High School and when I came home from Vietnam, Terry went to Vietnam. We got out of the army and became roommates with his brother Joe, his cousin Harold and Terry in a large house that we named Animal House. Man, could Terry party, I could never keep up, 12 hours was all I could do. I will miss him so much, all the bars and parties we went to in Los Gatos, Half Moom Bay, the Santa Cruz bars, University of Santa Clara bars, Memories of putting his two daughters on my shoulders at Great America or Santa Cruz. Terry was my best man at my third wedding and I finally got it right this time and so did Terry. His wife always stood by him when he was sick and that was important. My wife and I have been together for twenty years and Terry has always been a part of it. I just wish my best buddy could be here so we can have more memories. We both bought homes on Vancouver Island Canada, I rent out the bottom of mine since it's large and Terry would rent his whole house out and it was always rented. I come up here in the summer from May to Sept. Terry was always a strong person, and a good person, a good man, we have a good friend of Terry's and mine that is also taking this hard. Of all who knew Terry the world is now a better place. Terry and I always considered each other friends and brothers and I will miss my brother tremendously. Chao.
Larry Connell / Blackford class of '68
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| Evelyn Gilluly Kotts
July 13, 2023
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| Michaele Grijalva Scarpello
November, 2019
Honor Society
Student Body Representative
Pep Club
Art Honorary | Michaele J. (Grijalva) Scarpello 1951-2019 My sister Michaele passed away this week after five years of declining health due to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Michaele grew up in San Jose, and married Bob soon after high school. The Scarpellos lived in Santa Clara for many years until Bob’s untimely death. Michaele lived in a Del Web adult community in Lincoln for 10 years. Michaele lived her final years in a senior assisted living facility close to family. She is survived by her son Kevin. Michaele’s spirit will be remembered and missed.
Jim Grijalva
November 5, 2019
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| Joyce Jones Clark
July 3, 2021
Choir
Debs
Orchestra | |
| Dave King
July 3, 2020
Varsity
F.S.Basketball
F.S. Baseball
Varsity Football
Ski Club
Key Club
Block B
Lance Staff
B-Track
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| Ken Mason
May 12, 2020
Auto Club
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| Donald Mathias
December, 1982
Utilities Commissioner
Cadets | Donald Mathias passed away after a long bout with cancer in Campbell, CA. He was 32 at the time and it’s been so long I don’t remember the date but it was around December of maybe 1982. He is survived by his brother James Mathias class of ‘68’ and a son that lives in Arizona. Don was one of my very best friends and I still miss him very much to this day.
Ross McClintock / Blackford class of ‘72 |
| Tiare McMillan
Around 1978
AGA
Pep Club
French Club
Synchronized Swimming
Operation: Share
"Ocean of See"
| Died around 1978 in a boating accident in Tahiti. |
Junior Class Photo
| Daniel Metzger
March 2, 2018
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| Mark Minister
February 14, 2022
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| Larry Mueller
November 8, 2009
Speech and Debate Commission
Interact
Honor Society | |
| Don Noel
January, 2012
Varsity F-S Base
Varsity F-S Football
Block B
Honor Society
Student Council Representative
German Club | |
| Mark Oba | |
| Gregory Ojeda
June 14, 2014
Varsity F-S Base
Varsity F-S C-Bask
Varsity JV-Foot
Block B
Interact. Athl. Commissioner | |
| Irene Panighetti Self
October 15, 2009
Student Council Representative
AGA
Membership Commission
Social Affairs Commission
Biology Club
Spanish Club
Judo Club
| Irene E. Self
E-mailVisit Guest Book
Irene E. Self 02/18/1951 – 10/15/2009 Beloved wife of Howard W. Self. Loving mother of Jesse, Dominic, and Diana. Survived by her mother Babe Panighetti, and Brother Steve Panighetti (Lala). Visitation Tues 10/20/09 3-9 PM with a vigil at 7:00 PM Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary 466 N. Winchester Blvd Santa Clara Mass Wed 10/21 at 9:30 AM St. Christopher's Church 2278 Booksin San Jose.
Published in San Jose Mercury News on October 18, 2009
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| Dolores Prato Giancola
November 29, 2015 | |
| Christine Robinson Crozier
January 14, 2012
Varsity Cheerleader
Y-Teens
Pep Club
Honor Society
AGA Commission
Ski Club
Sophomore Treasurer
Junior Treasurer
Spirit Commission
| Christine S. Robinson (Crozier), born October 16, 1951 in Turlock, CA passed away suddenly on the evening of January 14, 2012 at the site of an auto accident on Shenandoah Road in Amador County. She is survived by her loving husband, Brad Crozier of Somerset, loving sisters, Renee Picard (Robert) of Plymouth, Robin Mendenhall (James, deceased) of Cottonwood, and Debra Robinson of WA; brother, Gaylon Rude of Vacaville; stepson, Matthew B. Crozier of San Jose; nieces, Amy Picard, Emily Picard (Aaron) all of Sacramento and Kari Ray (Justin) of Redding; nephews, Bradley Mendenhall of Cottonwood, Todd Mendenhall of Idaho, Evan Picard of Sacramento; 9 great-nieces and great-nephews. For more than 20 years Chris worked as a property development manager for Southland Corp. and Marriott Corp. She later joined her sister, Renee in designing and building ornamental lawn art at the Wild Goose in Plymouth. As an avid traveler with Brad and other family members, she visited and explored over 30 countries. Additionally, she enjoyed antiques, teddy bears, and was a lover of all animals, including her dog, Zeke and horse Dinero, that had a very special place in her heart. Per her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a local animal rescue or animal shelter of the donor’s choice.
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| Robert Scettrini
Glee Club
B, C Track
Varsity Track | |
| Mary Scoppettone Brasuell
January 12, 2020
Student Body Representative
Y Teens
Pep Club
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 | Janet Sliger
1993
Flag girl
School Affairs Commission
Social Affairs Commissioner
Saga staff
Ski club
Orchesis
Y-Teens
Honor society
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| Pat Stevens
March 4, 2013
Honor Society
F.S. Baseball
Ski Club
Auto Club
Biology Club | San Jose Mercury News - March 7, 2013 Patrick Dennis Stevens Resident of Fairfield 61, passed away on March 4th, 2013 (heart attack). He was born March 31st, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Patrick and Barbara Stevens. He grew up in San Jose, California and graduated with a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University. For the past 24 years he lived and raised his family in Fairfield, California. His proudest accomplishment, besides being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, was building and successfully running his own engineering firm, Stevens, Ferrone, and Bailey, from 2000 until the present. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbie Stevens; his daughters Shannon Thompson and Holly White; his son-in-laws Nate and Eric; and his baby granddaughter Brielle Summer Thompson. He is also survived by his three siblings Mike, Pam, and Lee and their families. He loved spending time with his family, anything tropical, family trips to Disney, and his three cats. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at Concord Funeral Chapel.
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| Christopher Thayer
January 26, 2012
| Passed away due to a heart attack |
| Linda Thrash Moudakas
November 24, 2023
Glee Club
Debs
Bank | |
| Haruo "Chris" Tsubahara
October 16, 2004 | |
| William O Westbrook
Varsity Track
LANCE staff
PTA Executive Board
Student Body Rep
Art Commission
Literary Magazine
Honor Society
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| EA Sethmann
09/11/2008 12:01 PM |
William O Westbrook is deceased.
He took his own life in the 1970's.
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 | Christine Wright-Ott
September 3, 2023
Head Varsity Cheerleader
Letter Girl
Spirit Commission
CSF
Honor Society
Social Affairs Committee
Y-Teens
Student Body Representative
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