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Yan Fuei Wang
Jan. 28, 2026
Yan Fuei Wang passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 98, surrounded by family who loved her deeply. She lived a full and remarkable life marked by perseverance, hard work, and devotion to those around her. Born in Changsha, Hunan, China, Yan Fuei’s early years were shaped by...
Harriet Hardtke
Jan. 26, 2026
Harriet “Kay” Hardtke (née Gentry) passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Menlo Park, California. She was born on July 22, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, to James E. and Marion Kay Gentry, and spent her middle school years in Atlanta, Georgia. Her family relocated to Burlingame, California...
Edward Gan
Jan. 24, 2026
Early in the morning on January 24, 2026, Edward Gan passed away peacefully at the age of 86 in his home in Foster City, California. Born in San Francisco in 1939, Edward was the beloved son of Charles Ting Gan and Lily Leong Gan. He dedicated 30 years of his career to NASA Ames Research as a...
Leon Wilde
Jan. 24, 2026
Leon Wilde, 88, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 in Walnut Creek, CA. Leon Wilde was born in 1937 in New York City. He spent his childhood in Orangeburg, NY, and Closter, NJ. He graduated fom Fordham University, where he studied pharmacy and went on to devote his working life to serving...
Lai Sitou Kuan
Jan. 23, 2026
Our beloved mother, Ms. Lai Sitou Kuan, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in San Jose, California, USA, at the age of 93. She was a virtuous and kind woman, a diligent and frugal mother who raised her children with humility and helpfulness. In accordance with the principle of "simple...
Chuen-Lan Cheng
Jan. 21, 2026
Chuen‑Lan Cheng, beloved mother of Fu‑Len Cheng, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1928, in China, where she spent her early years before building a life centered on family, care, and devotion. A dedicated homemaker, Chuen‑Lan poured her love into creating a...
Shiva Arulanandan
Jan. 21, 2026
Shiva Arulanandan, age 65, passed away peacefully during his sleep at his home in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born on March 21, 1960, in Ghana, West Africa, Shiva was the beloved son of Dr. Kandiah and Rajeswary Arulanandan. He grew up alongside his older brother, Dr....
Jaime Vasquez
Jan. 20, 2026
Jaime Vasquez, beloved husband of Violeta Del Carmen Pérez, devoted father, and cherished brother, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 40. Born on July 27, 1985, in California, Jaime grew into a man known for his kindness, steady presence, and deep commitment to the people he...
Patrica Lorraine Martinelli
Jan. 20, 2026
Patricia Lorraine Martinelli passed away on January 20th, 2026 in Redwood City, CA at the age of 71. Patty was born on May 31st, 1954 in Inglewood, California to parents George and Bette Cooney. Patty ’s Irish twin sister, Pamela, was born 11 months earlier. The family moved to Costa Mesa when...
Thomas S. Yan
Jan. 19, 2026
Thomas S. Yan, a loving son, father, grandfather, and innovator, was born in Hong Kong in 1947. He was the first born child of Joseph and Eva Yan. He spent his childhood years in Hong Kong with his three other siblings until he was 20 years old, when his family immigrated to San Francisco,...
Kenneth James MacDonald
Jan. 17, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Ken MacDonald announces his passing on January 17, 2026, at the age of 58, in Napa, California. Ken was born on May 4, 1967, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ken’s professional career was marked by significant achievements in program and supply...