Some of our fellow classmates have passed on. If you know of any classmates / faculty that we may have missed, please send me an e-mail. I know it's a bummer to look at the past in this manner, however it must be done, as many people maybe looking for someone, not knowing that they have passed on. Thank you for your help in this matter and for your understanding.
I just received this information from Judy Wasmann and am sending it to all that I have on my
Email list that might have known Barbara. Her obit may be in the HMB Review as her family is
trying to have it printed. Here is a copy of her obit from Texas. I really enjoyed working with her and use to spend a lot
of time visiting her classes to see what she was up to next. She was always experimenting with
new and creative ideas that made her classes interesting. I was thinking of her recently when I
saw some of the pictures done for the annual art calendar. She started that project, I believe over
30 years ago... and it continues as a tradition for raising funds for art scholarships for students.
Our best wishes to her family and loved ones.
Don Berry
Barbara Sue Ogarrio (1932 - 2009) Saturday, July 4, 2009
Barbara Sue Ogarrio, 76, fine artist and former teacher, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, at a hospice in Burleson.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the non-profit Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, Texas 76028.
Barbara was born Sept. 13, 1932, in Fort Worth, the daughter of Cecil W. and Juliet M. Sedberry. A graduate of Fort Worth Paschal High School in 1949 and Texas Wesleyan University in 1953, she received her B.A. in fine arts and M.A. studies at University of the Americas in Mexico City, where she met her husband, Joaquin. They married in 1958 and moved to the San Francisco Bay area, settling in Half Moon Bay, 28 miles south of San Francisco. Barbara taught physical education, then art classes for 29 years at Half Moon Bay High School, serving as chair of its art department.
Barbara drew and painted using various media, including oils, acrylic and egg tempera. In later years she featured and sold her artwork at Bay Area art galleries, becoming recognized for her pastels. She was often featured in American and international art journals, as well as a best-selling book, "Best of Pastels 2."
Between 2000 and 2004, Barbara painted her "crowning achievement," "21st Century Apocalyptic Visions," inspired by the book of Revelation and End Times prophecies from the Bible. Originally conceived on computer, the large-format series of 24 abstract canvases is a "visual record of the Christian faith" from beginning to end--Alpha to Omega. After moving with her husband to Whitney in 2004, Barbara donated "21st Century Apocalyptic Visions" to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary of Fort Worth, where it was formally unveiled in May 2006 inside the A. Webb Roberts Library. The series is now featured in the seminary's art curriculum.
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and niece, Barbara will be remembered for her spiritually, faith, compassion, intelligence, humor, creative mind, strength of character and love of country, but foremost for the great reservoir of love and affection bestowed on her family, friends and students.
Survivors: Husband of 50 years, Joaquin Ogarrio of Whitney; sons, Greg and Sean Ogarrio of San Francisco and Santa Clara, Calif.; daughters-in-law, Andrea and Doni Ogarrio; granddaughters, Juliana and Kristen Ogarrio; brother, Cecil A. Sedberry of Laguna Park; aunt, Henrietta Clower of Fort Worth; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Antonio and Maria de Lourdes Alvarado of Mexico City; niece, Teresa Callarman and husband, Gary, of Fort Worth; niece, Leisa Musgrove and husband, Melvin, of Laguna Park; and numerous great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
This was written by Gerg Ogarrio
From Larkin Evans
Hello, also to all,
Barbara Ogarrio was more than a teacher to so many people. Her legacy is not only the amazing art that she created, but the skills and life lessons that she shared so generously yet modestly, with all her students.
Having been one of her students, back when she taught a fabulous and all encompassing PE program, I know first hand her devotion to creating a well rounded citizen. Later, I was able to work with her
as a colleague at HMBHS when Barbara, Chuck Short and others helped break me in as a relatively rookie high school teacher.
The art department would not be what it is today at HMBHS if it wasn't for
Barbara and she continued to advise me at least once a year or more, every year until about a year or two ago, on our art curriculum. She also convinced my mother to move from being a middle school art teacher
to teaching at HMBHS.
She will remain an inspiration.
Sincerely,
Larkin Evans
Thomas Scott Smith
(“Smitty”) December 8, 2008
July 13, 1959 - December 8, 2008
Thomas Scott Smith
(“Smitty”) passed away peacefully on December 8, 2008, surrounded by his
family.
He is survived by daughter Angela Rose Smith of Capitola,
California; mother Beverly Smith-Wolfe and her husband Fred of Half Moon Bay,
California; father John Smith of Campbell, California; brother Steve Smith of
Half Moon Bay, California; sisters Debbie Smith of Point Reyes Station,
California and Johnelle Garcia of Half Moon Bay, California; nieces Jennifer
Moore, Richelle Heaslet, Sierra Hill, Stephenie Smith, Jaclynn Garcia; nephews
Silas Moore, Zeke Smith, Jake Smith, Frankie Garcia, Chase Smith and Anthony
Garcia; aunts Marilyn McGill, Linda Teixeira and Dale Hurst; along with many
other devoted family members and friends.
Tom was born in San Francisco, California on
July 13, 1959 (three hours after his devoted “twin” cousin Mike McGill of South
San Francisco, California) and was a lifetime resident of Half Moon Bay. Tom
loved sports, fishing, family and friends.
Friends and family are invited
to attend a celebration of life on Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the IDES
Hall, Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California. In lieu of flowers, please
consider making donations to Project 90, 720 So. B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401,
in memory of Tom Smith.
Terry Fitzpatrick
November 7, 2008
To Whom It May Concern,
We've lost another alumna, Terrance Fitzpatrick. My sister and I were friendly with he and his brother. We lived on 6th Street in Montara and they lived on 7th Street. Terry was living in Boise, ID when he died, at the age of 51. Terry graduated from the class of 1975.
Sorry to pass on this sad, but ultimately important information along to you.
Most sincerely, and my heart felt condolences to the Fitzpatrick family.
Hi – I spoke with the Pastor today who is putting together Terry’s memorial service. He asked me to please write up something for his eulogy and I’ll tell you I sure could use some help. If you, your family, or friends can think of some memories about Terry that I could pass on that would be great. I can remember a lot of our high school days, but most of those memories outside of school with Terry involve Budweiser. If you know anyone who would want to contact the Pastor the email is staff@capitolcitychristian.org.
His service will be this Sat, 11/22, at 5PM at Capitol City Christian Church, N 9th St, Boise ID. Thank you Mark! Jeanne Dunbar Brumann
About 70 people attended Terrance’s memorial service. It was well received. We were privileged to do it!
Delighted to be alive in Christ,
Gary D. Anderson
What some alumni have express in light of the tragic loss of Terry. Click Here
A special piece and photos put together by Mike Warner, Class of 1977. Click Here
Emily Knox
August 9, 2008
This is from Emily's sister, Liz. Many of you from years 70 - 76 knew my sister Emily, she was in the class of 74. She passed away on August 9. Tom, older brother, 1972 and I will hold an internment next week sometime midweek at Skylawn. Deborah Vannoland will be holding a memorial sometime in October in Grass Valley. Those of you who knew Emily know how flamboyant she was. If you need more info don't hesitate to email me - LIZ - ebe@coastside.net
From Mark Center
Hello alumni and friends. I knew the Knox family from about 1967 onward. Larry and me hung out quite a bit with the Hnatt's; fishing, playing ball and getting into trouble. I will forever remember the Knox family as a warm, caring and open family, quick with the laugh and a sandwich. My sister Shana was very close to Emily as I remember it, but I was 4 years younger so, better to ask her. Emily called me a few times while we were preparing for the last reunion (2007) and I saved the messages she left me. I thought I'd present it here, as some kind of lasting tribute to Emily.
James Mordecia Obituary from Santa Rosa Newspaper
Page from 2007 Teachers Year Book
Jim Mordecai. Just the name brings an image, a smile, a favorite story and a tear. I attended Jim's memorial service. It was a beautiful tribute and
I would like to share a few memories of my own. This is...
A Tribute to Jim
I arrived on the Half Moon Bay High School campus September 1971. Hiring a new teacher was a big event and soon everyone was introduced and I felt quite welcome. One teacher made an immediate impression. He walked and talked with confidence; he knew every student and teased most of them; he wore black-rimmed glasses but did not look like a scholar. Jim Mordecai was special and I liked him immediately.
Jim always had a group of students following him. He spoke to them as if they were his friends but there was no question that he was in charge. The Ag students and Jim spoke the same language. I had never seen anything like it on campuses I attended. Students drove tractors, built fences and raised animals. They also raised a lot of mischief that Jim seemed to enjoy but Jim was in charge and as he directed he empowered. The Ag students learned Robert’s Rules of Order and competed in parliamentary procedure contests- I taught government and I was impressed.
Early-on Jim invited me to drop by the gym after school for a little basketball. HMBHS had a number of teachers who were basketball enthusiasts. This was great! One of the reasons I was hired was because of my experience in basketball and my desire to coach. I had some new friends to play with!
We chose sides for four-on-four to 12 baskets. To say that Jim was aggressive is an understatement. He would pound the ball to the floor as if trying to either pop the ball or crack the floor. He maneuvered close to the unfortunate person guarding him and began to stare at the rim. The pounding dribble grew higher until it was nearly even with his armpit. His focus on the rim, he charged full-steam ahead. Pity the poor person that tried to defend the goal for he was plummeted and pounded into the wall. There were no fouls called- this was Jim Ball. I quickly learned to get out of Jim’s way. If he was my teammate, I got out of his way. If he was an opponent, even if he was my man to guard, I got out of the way whenever I saw Jim begin to pound the ball. Remember the night we played the Oakland Raider football players as a fundraiser for the yearbook. McArthur Lane was with the Raider team and Jim wanted him to guard. That was a fun match-up!
Another fun match-up was Jim verses a donkey. Poor donkey. The caravan driver learned to keep quiet about where the next stop was when it was Half Moon Bay. The donkeys would have gone on strike. I’m sure the veteran donkeys warned the rookie donkeys about what was ahead. “Look out for the muscle man with the black rimmed glasses. He’s stronger than any of us, much faster than any of us and more stubborn, too.”
Jim’s presence was felt on campus in many ways. He brought the community to the campus. When he needed something for the Ag program that was not in the budget, he recruited help from the community and got the job done. The “old timers” in town knew the importance of what Jim was doing and they supported him. The “old timers” appreciated his leadership and they accepted him as an important part of the community.
What happened in the spring of each year was too much to believe. “Hear that squeal? What is that sound? “ I asked my class. “Oh Coach, those are just the piglets getting castrated.” Ouch! Can you believe that? I never thought piglet castration was part of a high school curriculum but it was in Jim’s class.
Jim brought his hard-charging style into faculty meetings. He was fun to watch: a slow cooker warming up. He tried to remain calm but often enough he just could not. He told it like it was whether the principal wanted to hear it or not. Yea Jim.
Jim was one of our leaders. He loved teaching. He taught with passion and his students responded. He was a man who worked hard, played hard and took pride in his community. Jim Mordecai made a lasting impression on me and I am glad to have been his teammate.
Gary Dilley
Half Moon Bay High School, 1971-1988
Hello Gary,
That was a very nice tribute to Jim. Jim was a very complicated and interesting person. I first met him as my son's
Ag teacher, and then my daughter's, before I came to HMBHS in 1974. I spent time with him attending FFA functions
and the County and Coastside Country Fairs. We worked like dogs on the Coastside Fair.
Remember when we
were one of the few high schools in the U.S. to have our own Rodeo grounds? Can you imagine what the people on
Highland Ave. would be saying if Jim still had all of his animals "down on the ag farm." Would sparks have flown. I'm glad we were all able to see him at the 70's class reunion.
Thanks to Mark Center and his friends for bringing us
all together at that special occasion.
Again, Gary, it was nice of you to share your feelings about Jim.
Best wishes to you and your loved ones.
Don Berry
Mary Ellen Powell October 12, 1929 - March 20, 2008
Mary Ellen Powell of Half Moon Bay passed way at her home on March 20 after a prolonged illness.
Mary Ellen is survived by Edward Powell, her loving husband of fifty-two years, children Mary Elizabeth, John, and George, grandchildren Christopher, James, Robert, Thomas, Laird, Brandon, and Courtney.
Mary Ellen was a longtime coastside resident and educator. She began her teaching career in 1948 in Riverbank, California, where she taught for three years. Her career on the coastside began with teaching eighth grade in the Cabrillo Unified School District in 1951 when the district was known as the Coastside Union Elementary School District. Mary Ellen also taught at several coastside schools and eventually worked her way into school administration. She retired in 1989 as principal of Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School after thirty-four years of service.
Mary Ellen married coastside resident Edward Powell in 1955 and shortly thereafter moved to their residence on Rt. 92, which she enjoyed very much over the years.
Mary Ellen graduated from Burlingame High School shortly after Word War II and earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of San Francisco. Mary Ellen was a charter member of the Half Moon Bay branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and was elected the first Vice President for Programs during the first year of their operation.
Services will be held on Saturday ,March 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Skylawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Christine (Chrissie) Ann Law Driver
February 23, 1969 - April 7, 2008
Chrissie Law-Driver passed away at home
surrounded by family and friends. Chrissie was born and raised in La Honda.
She loved the beauty of the Coastside, especially the Redwoods. Chrissie
attended La Honda Elementary and graduated from Pescadero High School.
Married to Lowell (Champ) Driver III in 1989, they raised two children,
Charlene (19) and Travis (18), in Loma Mar and returned home to La Honda in
1999 to be closer to her father. Chrissie worked as a Daycare and Special Ed
Aide at La Honda Elementary School up until her diagnosis with Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease in April of 2004. Chrissie
faced her disease with strength and a positive attitude for four long years.
Despite the deterioration of her body and speech, friends are proud to
always remember the smile on her face and the sweet tune of her laugh.
Everyone will miss her incredible strength. She will continue to live on as
the love and inspiration in our hearts. Chrissie leaves behind her husband
Lowell (Champ) Driver III, and loving children Charlene and Travis. She is
also survived by her father, Conley Law, and sister Dierdri Munoz and many
friends from La Honda.
Chrissie also leaves behind her mother Carolyn Youtsey, sister Connie Sue
Wheale, and Carol (Coco) Law, all of Oregon.
A Celebration of Life is planned for May 10, 2008 from 1-5 p.m. at the La
Honda Gardens.
Nicholas Alexander Riggle March 28, 1982-August 12, 2008
Nicholas Alexander Riggle, age 26, of Lockeford, passed away on August 12, 2008. Born and raised in California, Nick was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who worked hard, played hard, and lived life to its fullest.
He is survived by his parents: Darleen (Dalton) Keith of Valley Springs and Rick Riggle (Class of 1976) of Fremont; sisters: Janelle Riggle of Spokane, Washington and Jordan Keith of Oroville, CA; grandparents: Tom and Shirley Hickson of Pescadero, CA, Orville and Carol Riggle of San Gregorio, CA, and Kurt and Lois Gronauer of San Marino; great-grandmother: Lois Phipps of Pescadero; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and countless friends. Nicholas touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 16, from noon until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. There are no services and committal is private. A virtual register may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories may be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
From the HMB Review Obit
Jack Bettencourt
1978 Yearbook Photo
Sophomore
Jack Bettencourt, a 20-year Half Moon Bay resident before moving to Benicia, died Feb. 25, 2007, in Napa due to a sudden illness. He was 45.
Mr. Bettencourt was born in Gilroy but his family settled in Half Moon Bay in 1962 when he was 2 months old. He attended Hatch Elementary, Cunha Intermediate and Half Moon Bay High schools, graduating high school in 1981. (Editors Note: we think he graduated in 1980, the yearbook photos indicate this.)
He went on to take several college-level finance courses and to work as a financial investor. His first job was at Varian Associates, and in 1981 he married his wife, Lorraine, whom he met at Varian.
Stelios
Anthony A. Hagiperos
Retired
U.S. Marine Corps Cmdr. Stelios A. Hagiperos of Half Moon Bay died March 27
at Mills-Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame following an illness. He was 73.
Mr.
Hagiperos was born Nov. 24, 1932 in Manville, R.I. to Vasilios and Maria Hagiperos.
He graduated from Woonsocket High School and received an undergraduate degree
in administration of justice from the University of San Francisco.
Mr.
Hagiperos is remembered and honored, according to his family, for his valor
and service to his country during 20 years of enlisted serviced in the Marine
Corps, from 1951 to 1972.
In
that time he served with honor in the Korean War and completed two tours in
the Vietnam War. He was awarded two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star with Combat
"V," the Purple Heart, the Navy United Commendation with Star and
the Navy Achievement with Combat "V" for heroism and valor.
Following
his retirement from the Marine Corps, Mr. Hagiperos served Foster City as
a police officer from 1972 to 1992, rising rank from officer to commander.
He also received numerous commendations for bravery, professionalism and courage
as an officer and community leader.
Mr.
Hagiperos is preceded in death by his brothers Serino and Louis Campanelli.
He
is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan B. Hagiperos of Half Moon Bay, his
children and their families Geno and Laura Hagiperos and grandsons Nicholas,
Alexander and Benjamin of Morgan Hill, Robert Hagiperos and grandson Vincent
of Half Moon Bay, Wendy "Fran"
and David Ibinez and grandsons Dino and David of Citrus Heights, Joanna Hagiperos
of Sacramento and Tony Hagiperos of Half Moon Bay.
He
is also survived by his mother-in-law Bertha Moon and sister Yolanda Crete,
both of Woonsocket and sister-in-law Geralda Campanelli of Method, Ore.
Services
are pending.
Michael Donovan Pattison - 2006
A
celebration of life will be held this Saturday, Feb. 25, for Michael Donovan
Pattison, who lived in El Granada for several years in the 1970s.
Mr.
Pattison died suddenly at his Santa Cruz home on Feb. 17. He was 45.
Born
in Phoenix, Ariz., Mr. Pattison grew up on the Coastside when his family came
to El Granada in 1970. He attended El Granada Elementary School, Cunha Intermediate
School and Half Moon Bay High School.
Mr.
Pattison endeared himself to his family with his love of music, particularly
the music of 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendrix. He himself played the guitar.
He
was a devoted friend and made many buddies in Half Moon Bay, going fishing
off the dock of Pillar Point Harbor as a boy.
"He
was a champion of the underdog all his life," said his mother, Nancy
Donovan of Santa Cruz. He also loved to laugh.
In
the mid-1970s, battling poor health, he relocated to San Mateo and attended
school briefly. He lived there and in San Jose before moving to Santa Cruz
in 1999 to be near his parents.
He
kept up with current events by listening avidly to the radio, and "helped
people around him that he could," said his mother.
"He
had a large, contagious laugh that was second in size only to his big heart,"
said his sister, Ren/e Gabriel of Felton. "He was a big man with a gentle
soul."
Mr.
Pattison is survived by his parents, Nancy and Bill Donovan of Santa Cruz,
his sisters Ren/e Gabriel of Felton, Lori Prentiss of Scotts Valley and Kim
Yglesias of Cupertino, and brothers Brett Pattison of San Antonio, Texas,
Brad Pattison of Loveland, Colo., Bill Donovan Jr. of San Jose and Kevin Donovan
of Redondo Beach.
He
is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The
celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 25, at
the Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center Chapel.
It
is located at 37 Conference Drive in Mount Hermon, which is near Santa Cruz.
A private committal will take place at a later date.
In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to NAMI-SCC,
P.O. Box 360, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.
I have
sad news to share. My mom (Dorothy Tigerman) died last Tuesday October 14.
There will be a celebration of her life on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm
at the Senior Center in Half Moon Bay.
In
lieu of flowers, etc. - donation can be made in my mom's name to the
Senior Coastsiders at 535 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Please
share with those you think would want to know.
Thanks.
Love,
-Sarah
John
Michael Buffmire
John
Michael Buffmire, who lived on the Coastside for nearly 30 years, died
June 8 at his home in Venice, Fla., at age 47 following a sudden heart
attack.
Mr. Buffmire was born in January, 1956, in Montara. He attended Farallone
View Elementary School, Cunha Junior High School and Half Moon Bay High School.
As a boy, he was an all-star pitcher for two local Little League teams: Kent's
Groceries and Firehouse 9. After high school, Mr. Buffmire worked with his
father on his father's commercial fishing boat, "The Pelican," for
about 10 years. "He will also be missed by the many friends he still
had on the Coastside," said Mr. Buffmire's brother, James A. Buffmire
Sr. of Atherton.
In 1985, Mr. Buffmire moved to Florida, where his parents were already living.
When he relocated, he worked briefly on his father's commercial shrimp boat
while studying to obtain a contractor's license. He later owned his own painting
business, with a clientele that consisted of both commercial and residential
customers. He was also active in Florida's Little League Association, as a
coach. His hobbies included hunting and fishing.
Mr. Buffmire
is preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Buffmire, who died in the 1980s.
He is survived by his father, Harold J. Buffmire, of Port Charlotte, Fla.,
his sister, Cynthia O'Neill, of Martinez, and his brother James A. Buffmire
Sr. of Atherton. He is also survived by his nephews Michael O'Neill of San
Francisco and James A. Buffmire Jr. of Half Moon Bay, and his niece Katie
A. O'Neill of Martinez. A private family service was held in Florida. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American
Heart Association in Mr. Buffmire's name
John Buffmire and Terri Bertolucci
William
B. LaVey II
William
B. LaVey II, a 38-year Coastside resident, did a lot for the country before
settling on the Coastside in 1964 and doing a lot for the community, as a
Boy Scout master, the skipper of a Sea Scout ship, the owner of an abalone
shop and an active participant in Senior Coastsiders. Mr. LaVey died peacefully
at age 82 of natural causes on Dec. 29, 2002,
at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Hayward, where he had moved three years ago
to be near his daughter. Mr. LaVey was born in Chicago. He entered the Army
shortly after high school, during World War II, and from January 1943 to February
1946, served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign as a hard-hat diver aboard the
U.S.A.R.S. Conners.
He was received several decorations and citations, including the Asiatic Pacific
Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the
World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. LaVey then went
to San Francisco, where he joined the union and became an iron shipfitter.
In the late 1940s, he migrated to Seattle, where he worked in the same field.
In the middle 1950s, he tried something completely different, becoming a dance
instructor for the renowned Arthur Murray dance studio in San Francisco. He
continued this work for about five years, along with his wife, the former
Gloria Gooley, whom he married in the late 1950s.
The couple performed as dancers in the posh Fairmont and Mark Hopkins hotels
in San Francisco. They remained married for about 15 years until they separated
by mutual and amicable decision, and remained good friends thereafter, said
Mr. LaVey's son, Bill LaVey III. Mr. LaVey opened a dance school in Arizona.
Then he segued into a field he would follow for the rest of his working life,
when he took a law enforcement course and became a sheriff on an Indian reservation
in Arizona.
He then became a parole agent in Arizona, and continued that work after he
returned to San Francisco in the mid-1960s. By the time he came to Half Moon
Bay in 1964, he had moved into working with youth as a parole agent with the
California Youth Authority, with which he continued to work until his retirement
in 1986. He also served on the Pacific Youth Services Advisory Board for more
than a decade. In the 1980s, he served two terms as the chairman of the San
Mateo County Juvenile Justice Commission. Mr. LaVey's interests and hobbies
were varied, said his son. He was an avid reader, enjoyed boating and fishing
in the Sierra, and loved to enter contests - a hobby which benefited his family
as much as himself. "He was very successful at it," said his son.
"He'd win stuff like a $1,500
video camera, a TV, VCRs, which he passed to the family. He made it especially
fun because he saved the things for gifts."
In the 1960s to 1970s, Mr. LaVey served as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop
263, based in Half Moon Bay. In the early 1970s he started the first Sea Scout
Ship 802, berthed in Pillar Point Harbor, and served as its skipper. This
group, which served boys up to age 17, was structured along the lines of the
Boy Scouts, but with a seafaring emphasis. But his favorite time, his son
said, was as the owner of The Abalone Shop in Princeton Harbor from 1974 until
it closed in 1991. Besides selling fresh-caught red abalone to the community
and to San Francisco fish markets, the shop served as a social hub for the
harbor community, LaVey recalled. "
He will be sadly missed by all," said his son. "He left us all with
close and loving feelings forever. The family was well-loved and cared for
by him." Mr. LaVey is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William
B. LaVey III
and Stephanie LaVey, and their son Jeremy, all of the Sierra, and his daughter
and son-in-law, Robyn and Rick Potts, and their son Eric, all of the Peninsula.
He is survived by former daughter-in-law Barbara LaVey, and
grandson David LaVey, and also by great-granddaughter Savanna LaVey, all of
the Coastside.
Mr. LaVey chose to be cremated. The family is considering an Army ceremony
in which his ashes will be scattered at sea.
In the meanwhile, a memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 1, at the Community United Methodist Church, located at 777 Miramontes
St., Half Moon Bay. A second memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 15, at the American Legion Post 474, located at 470 Capistrano Road in
Princeton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made
in Mr. LaVey's memory to the local Methodist church or to the American Legion
Post 474, at P.O. Box 826, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
Richard
Calvin Passes
Richard
Calvin
Richard
Calvin, a longtime teacher and coach at Half Moon Bay High School, died on
Dec. 1 2002 after a long illness. He was 83.
Mr. Calvin
is remembered fondly as a longtime cross country coach at Half Moon Bay High
School. He coached the Cougars from 1970-1997. Four of his boys' teams won
Central Coast Section titles. In 1978, the girls' team won the CCS title when
the cross country championship was a one-division competition.
The 1994
boys' team, led by Justin Stern, not only won the CCS Division IV title, but
also finished third at the state meet. That's the highest showing ever by
a boys' team from San Mateo County.
But there
was more to Mr. Calvin than coaching the cross country team. He also coached
frosh-soph baseball and basketball.
"He
liked sports," said his wife, Lita Calvin. "He felt it was good
for all the kids to participate in sports."
He was
a full-time teacher at Half Moon Bay High School for 26 years. He started
by teaching English, but also taught math.
"He
taught a little bit of everything," Lita Calvin said.
The Calvins
arrived in Half Moon Bay in 1960, and have been here since.
Though
he retired from coaching, Calvin's legacy has remained. He founded the Artichoke
Invitational, a Half Moon Bay cross country meet that attracts as many as
3,000 runners from throughout Northern California.
He said
that he started after watching Half Moon Bay get swallowed up by larger schools
at meets the Cougars attended. So Mr. Calvin started the Artichoke Invitational
as a chance for the Cougars and other small schools to have a chance to compete
on a more even field.
The Invitational
has since grown to include both large and small schools, separated by divisions
based upon each school's population.
While
the meet was a success, it did put a damper on the Calvins' lives. The couple
had trouble celebrating their wedding anniversary because it came right around
the Artichoke Invitational.
At first,
retiring from coaching was difficult to deal with, Mr. Calvin said in an interview.
But that void was eased a bit by the fact that Kevin Ostenberg was the coach.
"He
was very fond of Kevin," Calvin said. "It made it easier for Dick."
During
part of his time coaching in the 1980s, he was also the high school sports
reporter for the Half Moon Bay Review.
Calvin
is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lita, and a son, Steve.
No services
are planned.
Mr. Calvin is scheduled
to be cremated, and his ashes scattered at his favorite places.
Mr. Henry Reyes Passes
From: Randy Jackson
To: Mark Center
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 8:27 PM
Subject: web posting for Henry Reyes Mark,
My name is Randy Jackson, I am writing this on behalf of Beverly Reyes. Her father Henry Reyes a custodian at Half Moon Bay high school passed away on 05/15/02. She would like you to post this information on your web site or get the word out to the alumni about his funeral arrangements.
Flowers and wishes can be sent to:
339 Myrtly
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
The phone number to call family is: 650-726-2015
If you are not the proper contact for this message please let me know.
Thank You, Randy Jackson - jacksons2001@attbi.com
Hello Mr. Jackson,
My condolences on the passing of Mr. Reyes. My family and myself knew Henry pretty well back in the 60's and the 70's. My mom and dad coached little league with him and he was my boss for a few years while I worked for the school district. It's a bummer when people that you've known for what seems forever, pass on. I'm truly saddened by his passing. I'll never forget his commitment to baseball and the ever present toothpick. I'll post this on the site and I'll send it out to my extensive contact list.Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to contact me.
P.S., if you have a photo and the Review obituary which I could post along with your information it would be appropriate.
Accolades and Arpeggios,Mark L. Center
MarkLCenter@iname.com
OHP@mail.ez2.net
Web Site: http://www.outtahear.com
From: "LINDA McDONALD" <cplmgeysers@msn.com
To: "Mark Center <OHP@mail.ez2.net
Date: Sun, 19 May 2002 11:41:43 -0700
We went down to H.M.B. for Henry's service. It was a beautiful day on the coast, Henry must of ordered it. It was wonderful but sad to see people you haven't seen in years, there was lots of hugging going on. That family is incredible with all the love and support they give each other, glad we we're able to be there.
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