Alta Mesa Funeral Home

David Fryberger

May 3, 2026

David Fryberger, 95, a physicist at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), died peacefully at his home in Palo Alto, California, on May 3rd, 2026, in the presence of his wife Betsy and son Mark.

During his SLAC career (1967 to 1998), David contributed significantly to its programs as an experimental physicist and later as a senior...

Georgina Blair

Apr 29, 2026

Georgie Blair passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026.  She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Georgie was born May 4, 1925 in San Mateo, California. She was the second child of George W. Pein and Maude Houseman Pein.  Georgie spent her early childhood in San Mateo and...

Thomas Eugene Brosnan

Apr 26, 2026

Thomas Eugene Brosnan passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the home he loved in Palo Alto, surrounded by his family.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Tom—affectionately known as "GPA"—lived as a faithful Catholic, reflecting Christ's love through his actions and generosity. A quiet hero, he was devoted to serving God, his family, and his country.

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Consuelo Gonzalez Huerta

Apr 20, 2026

Celebrating the life of Consuelo Gonzalez Huerta October 28, 1935 – April 20, 2026

We remember the beautiful life of Consuelo Gonzalez Huerta, who peacefully entered into rest on April 20, 2026. A woman devout in her faith with a wonderful sense of humor and a gentle spirit, Consuelo was friendly and outgoing, making friends wherever she...

Sylvia Siu Lan Leung

Apr 19, 2026

Sylvia Siu Lan Wong Leung July 9, 1931 - April 19, 2026

Sylvia Siu Lan Wong Leung died peacefully on April 19, 2026 after a 2-year battle with cancer. She was 94 years old.

Sylvia was born July 9, 1931 in Hong Kong. She was the 4th...

James Jude Jabir

Apr 15, 2026

James "Jim" Jabir, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, teacher, and former women's basketball coach, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at home in Menlo Park, California, with his wife by his side. He was 63.

Jim was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rose and Fawzi Jabir. He spent his childhood playing basketball on the...

Timothy Alan Gallaher

Mar 21, 2026

Tim Gallaher, 69, passed away peacefully in San Francisco on the morning of March 21, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelby Luchesi-Gallaher; his sister, Patricia (Art) Upham; his nephew, Chris (Michelle) Upham; his grand-nephew, Adrian; multiple cousins; and his significant loved one, Julie. He was predeceased by his mother,...

Mary Lou Oldham (Judd) Taylor

Mar 14, 2026

Mary Lou Oldham (Judd) Taylor passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 14, 2026, at age 86.

Mary was born September 20, 1939, to Dr. Ernest Whitney Oldham and Ruth McBride Oldham. She was the second of four children, growing up as the doctor's daughter in the small town...

Samuel Paul Welles Jr.

Mar 10, 2026

Samuel Paul Welles Jr. (Paul) September 24, 1939 – March 10, 2026

Samuel Paul Welles Jr., known affectionately as Paul, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Berkeley, California, to Samuel Paul Welles, a renowned Professor of Paleontology at UC Berkeley, and Harriet Giles...

Jason Andrew Salum

Mar 10, 2026

Jason Andrew Sana Salum (1984-2026)

Jason was born in Mountain View, CA on April 4,1984 to Cesar and Amelita Salum, completing their family of five.

Jason, also known by his loved ones as Jay, attended Five Wounds School and graduated from Independence High School...