Robin Denys Faisant
March 5, 1931 - Feb. 3, 2026
Portola Valley, California
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public service
Robin Denys Faisant, known to many as Rob, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at The Sequoias in Portola Valley, California. He was 94.
Rob was born on March 5, 1931, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Eleanor Kathryn Kelley and Ernest Jean Xavier Faisant. He grew up in what was then an undeveloped Hudson River Valley, spending his boyhood exploring forests, hunting, skating on frozen ponds, a...
Bruno Ferrari
July 11, 1926 - Jan. 5, 2026
Los Altos Hills, California
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...
Michael J. Flynn
May 20, 1034 - Dec. 24, 2025
Palo Alto, California
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teacher/educator
Michael John Flynn died peacefully on December 24, 2025, with family at his side. He was 91 years old. Michael is predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia (2023), and daughter, Theresa (2018). He leaves behind his son Frank (Kirsten), his daughters Kathleen and Margaret (Don Evans), nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his youngest brother Thomas Flynn, and so many nieces, nephews and co...
Nancy Gilbertson
Jan. 7, 1938 - Feb. 17, 2026
Palm Beach, Florida
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veteran, business
Nancy Gilbertson, 88, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Palm Beach, FL, with her family at her side. Born on January 7, 1938, in Mount Kisco, N.Y., Nancy lived a life defined by intelligence and steadfast devotion to those she loved. In 1960, she met Gordon on Cape Cod—a meeting that began a 66-year marriage marked by deep love, loyalty, laughter, adventure, and true partnership.
Nancy dev...
Mark Ginanni
May 8, 1959 - Dec. 21, 2025
Palo Alto, California
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teacher/educator, sports
Mark J. Ginanni, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 21 at his home in Palo Alto after a thirteen-month-long battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Born on May 8, 1959, Mark was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach (Wilcox and Palo Alto High Schools), teacher (Peterson and Jordan/ Greene Middle Schools), and friend, whose presence touched the lives of so many.
Mark was a Bay Are...
William Ernest Green
Nov. 19, 1936 - Oct. 17, 2025
Palo Alto, California
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business, sports, public service
Longtime Palo Alto resident, William Ernest Green, 88, passed on Friday, Oct. 17 at home in the arms of his wife, Loretta, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
Bill, as he was known, fled the snow in Rochester, New York and arrived in Palo Alto in 1971, satisfying his dreams of living in California.
He joined the legal staff of Boise Cascade, then a paper and forest products c...
William E. Green
Nov. 19, 1936 - Oct. 17, 2025
Palo Alto, California
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business
Longtime Palo Alto resident, William Ernest Green, 88, passed on Friday, Oct. 17 at
home in the arms of his wife, Loretta, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
Bill, as he was known, fled the snow in Rochester, New York and arrived in Palo Alto in
1971, satisfying his dreams of living in California.
He joined the legal staff of Boise Cascade, then a paper and forest products...
Daniel Hachigian—beloved husband of Martina, devoted father of Jakob, Greta, Lemons, and Oliver, a valued member of the Woodside, California community, and a lifelong friend and mentor to many—passed unexpectedly in his sleep on January 26, 2026.
Daniel was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Alexander and Margaret Hachigian and lived there throughout his teenage years. As a Boy Scout in Tr...
Grant Knute Hagestad
July 20, 1937 - Oct. 25, 2025
Portola Valley and Carson City, California and Nevada
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business
Grant “Gary” Knute Hagestad, 88, of Portola Valley, California and Carson City, Nevada, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Born July 20, 1937, in San Mateo, CA, to Hamilton and Ruth Hagestad, Gary grew up in Placerville and spent his youth surveying the Sierra Mountains with his father. He graduated with honors from Sonora High School and earned a ...
Allen was a devoted husband and father who wore his love of his family on his sleeve, and he was a beloved and endowed Professor of Law at Santa Clara Law School. His scholarship focused on access and fairness in the media, priorities he pursued as the director of the Minority Telecommunications Development Program in President Carter’s Administration and as legal counsel in nonprofit and indust...
Annina Ruhe Hardenbergh Demmon (1933-2025). On December 20, 2025, Annina passed away in Palo Alto, CA, surrounded by her loving family. Annina, or Nina as she was known to family and friends or “GG” to her 12 grandchildren, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Henry Hardenbergh, and was born in Bronxville, New York, on July 4th, 1933. Yes, Nina was a firecracker baby who hosted a 4th of Jul...
Arthur Hausman
Nov. 24, 1923 - Jan. 18, 2026
Atherton, California
Tags:
veteran, business, public service
Arthur Herbert Hausman passed peacefully at Stanford on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 102, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is remembered for his warmth, quiet humor, intellectual brilliance, curiosity and lifelong devotion to family and public service.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Arthur moved with his family to El Paso, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Au...