People

September 20, 1931 – April 12, 2026 Richard Owen Kelson (Dick), 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2026 in Los Altos, California.Richard was born to Paul and Mary Helen Kelson and spent his youth in Seattle, Washington. He proudly attended Stanford University,...

May 10, 1935 – April 18, 2026Always one to go the distance, Jerome (Jerry) Carter Lewis’s passing at age 90 on April 18th in his home in Mountain View, California brings to close another remarkable run in a life defined by endurance, purpose and devotion.Jerry...

Los Altos Scout Troop 33 honored eight new Eagle Scouts at a ceremony Aug. 13.The Eagle designation is the highest achievement in Scouting, with only 4% of Scouts attaining it. To earn the Eagle rank, Scouts must complete a minimum of 21 merit badges,...

April 6, 1935 - February 4, 2026Richard (Dick) Henning passed away on February 4, 2026; he was 90 years old.Wow! Did he ever have a wonderful life! Those who knew Dick grieve his passing but smile considering the long life he lived and how much he...

Miyoko Ohtake and Robert BeetemMiyoko Ohtake and Robert Beetem were married Oct. 26 in Half Moon Bay. A reception followed at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links.The bride is the daughter of Patricia Ohtake of Williamstown, N.Y., and Seiji Ohtake of Buffalo, N.Y.She graduated...

September 21, 1939 – February 15, 2026Anton “Tony” Smith of Los Altos, California, passed away on February 15,2026 at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Warren “Bud” Smith and Marie “Mimi” Anton on September 21, 1939 in San...

Charles and Nancy Geschke of Los Altos received the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award Oct. 1 from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). The award recognizes their ongoing leadership and philanthropic support of Catholic education.Sean Bush, a senior at St. Ignatius High School in...