Rebecca Teitz Ackerman, resident of Palo Alto, California, died at the age of 61 on March 2, 2025, of lung cancer. She penned her own obituary, which follows below. She leaves behind beloved sons Joshua and Daniel Ackerman and son-in-law musa bouderdaben; mother Elaine Tallmadge Osborn; sister Jessie and brother-in-law Travis Becker and their children, Zachary, Samuel, and Dylan/Madeleine; brothe...

Keil Albert passed away suddenly on December 03, 2024. Keil was born in Mountain View, CA in 1968. He grew up in Sunnyvale, attended Harker Academy, Bellarmine Prep and Sonoma State University. In 1994, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, he began a successful career at GeoConsultants, Inc in San Jose where he rose to CEO as a certified Professional Geologist (CA). As CE...

Lawrence Cottrell Allen, Jr (Poppi), 93, passed away on November 26, 2024 surrounded by family after a brief illness. Larry was born on December 9, 1930, to Lawrence Cottrell Allen, and Kathryn (Gibbons) Allen in Cleveland, Ohio. He had two sisters, June Fisher, and Sally Ehrle. Larry graduated with a degree in English from Bowling Green University where he met his future wife, Caroline (Hur...

Matthew Arnold Allen, Former Mountain View Mayor, Dies at Age 94 Matthew Arnold Allen, former Mayor of Mountain View, CA, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Vi at Palo Alto on April 11, 2025 at the age of 94. Matthew lived a rich and full life, devoted to science, public service, and family. Born Matthew Arnold Avner on April 27, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to William and Clar...

Paul Benjamin Althouse passed away November 23, 2024, 3 days after his 98th birthday at The Sequoias in Portola Valley where he lived for 20 years. Paul was born in Porterville, CA on November 20, 1926, to Mary (Cooper) and Benjamin Althouse. Benjamin was a pioneer, being among the first to successfully grow oranges in the San Joaquin Valley. Paul grew up on the family ranch. After a short time...

Dorothy Fisher Anderson was born Dorothy Anker on May 31, 1924 in Funchal, Madeira to Edna Gilbert Anker and Lewis Mann Anker. Her father worked overseas in the textile industry when “Dolly” was born, but soon after, the family returned to Albany, NY where he died of scarlet fever when she was 9 months old. Dorothy, her older sister Marion, and their mother moved to Manhattan in the late 192...

Michael “Mike” John Anderson, 65, completed a life well lived on Christmas night surrounded by his family in Palo Alto, California after battling a rare form of cancer. Born on October 7, 1959, in Bedford, Indiana, to Edna Jane Gulbrandsen and James Howard Anderson, Mike was the middle child of three boisterous boys. Mike’s slight stature in his youth concealed a large personality. He was qu...

Jeanne Throckmorton Bartlett, 90, a longtime resident of Portola Valley, CA, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Redwood City, CA. Born in New Rochelle, NY, on March 15, 1934, Jeanne was the daughter of Harold Avington Throckmorton and Dorothy Louise Mason Throckmorton. She grew up in Rye, NY, and Great Barrington, MA. After graduating from Miss Gill School for Girls in 1954, Jean...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Vincent Basso, Jr. who left us on November 4, 2024. Larry was born on January 9, 1936, to Lena and Lawrence Basso in San Francisco's Marina District. Inspired by his brother Richard's struggles with a severe heart condition, Larry dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of others. His passion for learning and hel...

Joseph Stanley Baylis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1 at his home in Menlo Park, CA. Joe was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1933, the youngest of six children of Francis Ray Baylis and Jessie (Kenny) Baylis. He lived a modest life in his childhood, overcoming persistent health issues in his youth, then becoming president of his high school class in Dexter, Michigan. Joe joined the Army ...

Vic Befera scorned traditional memorials, eschewing what he felt were overused expressions such as “passed peacefully,” and “surrounded by loving family.” Yet we cannot lie, he slipped away gently with a sigh, sent off with love from all three adored daughters as he entered into final rest (a phrase he approved) exactly one month shy of his 99th birthday. “Please remember me more for ...

Lynette Ann Belingheri passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but thankfully peacefully, on February 17, 2025 at the age of 79. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and dog lover, whose warm heart, kind soul and boundless energy touched so many lives. Lyn was born and raised in Redwood City and graduated from Sequoia High School. She was married at 18, had ...

William F. Berry, affectionately known as “Bill,” passed away on January 2, 2025, in Stanford, California, at the age of 83. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and cherished friend, Bill will be remembered for his unwavering love, adventurous spirit, and generous heart. Born on April 12, 1941, in San Francisco, California, Bill grew up in Palo Alto and later in Portola Valley. A ...

Lily Wong Brelsford, 76, passed away in Menlo Park California on January 24, 2025 at home with family by her side. Her tenacity and fortitude kept her going through tough cancer treatments and she had a fulfilling life for many years after her brain tumor was diagnosed 10 years ago. Lily was born in San Francisco at St. Joseph Hospital on December 11, 1948. She grew up in San Francisco’s ...

Laura, a Mountain View resident for 46 years, was born in 1942 in Winton, Minnesota to Eino and Mary (Franti) Paaso. Laura is survived by her husband Robert, Son Eric William, Step-son Geoffrey, nieces Lisa, Lori, Karen and nephew, David. Laura’s family, and older sister, Adele, moved to Seattle when Laura was one year old. Laura grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washing...