TOIVO “TED” HENRY KOSKI

Born Jan 19, 1922 in Red Lodge, MT. Passed away peacefully at age 86, on April 8, 2008 with his family by his side at Kaiser Hospital in Roseville, CA, after a courageous 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilho and Anna Koski, brother Oliver Koski, stepmother Adele Koski, stepsister Aili Hakola and nephew Bob Hakola.

FRANK RENATUS GOLZEN February 3, 1916-April 13, 2008

Born in Frankfurt, Germany and immigrated to America in 1931, our dad was a great man who died peacefully knowing that his family loved him.

He joins his wife, Kunigunde, his “mubbus” who was the love of his life for 63 years.

ROBERT J. GASPICH, M. D.

Robert J. Gaspich, physician and former resident of Los Altos Hills, passed away last week. Dr. Gaspich, one of the founders of El Camino Hospital was one of the first physicians to join the Sunnyvale Medical Clinic. He had been a partner and specialist in internal medicine and allergy there and a clinical professor of medicine at Stanford University. Upon retirement, he donated his time as a physician at a free clinic. Dr. Gaspich was known not only for his skill as a physician, but also his empathy for his patients.

Dr. Gaspich was a very active and engaging person who enjoyed music and had played the coronet in the Santa Clara County Medical Society Orchestra. He was a member of Stanford University Golf Club and Quail Lodge Golf Club.

Michael E Rosinski April 20.1959-April 13, 2001

As always he is near-

Never far although body is gone,

FREDERICK J. YAEGER February 21, 1924 - April 11, 2008

Fred was deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 60 years, Betty Doyle Yaeger, his four daughters; Pam Smith, Gretchen Bryson, Leslie Kranz, Stephanie Landis, seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

ALVINA GUERRA ALLEN

Passed away in Palo Alto on April 13, 2008 at age 79 surrounded by her family. Alvina was the dearly beloved wife of the late Frank J. Allen, Jr., (retired Battalion Chief, SFFD), dear mother of Michael and Peter Allen, cherished mother-in-law of Rita Hirsh Allen and Sylvia Valdez, and loving “nonni” of Madeline and Elizabeth Allen. She leaves behind her sister Rosemarie Giannecchini, nieces and great nieces and nephews. Alvina was born in Jackson California, grew up in Stockton, and raised her sons in San Francisco.

Alvina made her home in San Francisco from 1948 when she came to study dental nursing, and she worked at Letterman Hospital until she married in 1956. She was active in the Italian-American Federation, and an active member in St. Thomas the Apostle parish. She loved musical theatre and enjoyed attending Sunday matinees with her friends. Since 2000, she has lived in Los Altos.

WILLIAM EDWARD RYAN

William E. (Bill) Ryan , 91, passed away at his home in Los Altos on April 10, 2008, after a brief illness. His wife and children were with him. Bill was the only child of Joseph S. and Alice Cain Ryan and was born and raised in Providence, R. I..

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Atkins Ryan and his older son, Michael Cain Ryan. Also, by his wife, Marjorie Dunne Ryan, and stepson, Lawrence R. Dunne. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sally Diekman Ryan, son, Kevin L. Ryan (Melanie), step children, Edward M. and Robert F. Dunne (Debbie), Marilyn Dunne-Wylie (Jerome), daughter-in-law Joan Dunne, and 8 grand children.