CLASS NOTES
Cher Aguinaldo, Cris (Recto) Ricafort, Eli (Nelle) White, ’70
Eleanor (Nelle) White ’70
Jeanne DeFazio ’72
1950s
1970s
Virginia (Markham) Davenport ’51 was married to her late husband Stephen for 63 years, and had the opportunity to travel the world with him. Her two boys, grandchildren, and great grandchildren keep her busy. Missing many old classmates, including Sr. Richard and Sr. Patrick, and still playing tennis at 90 — but not as vigorously! Busy with charitable groups and enjoying life.
Cher Aguinaldo ’70 reminisced with classmates Cris (Recto) Ricafort and Eli (Nelle) White about their time at Dominican. They will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary Reunion in May, 2020.
Helen (Condon) Sitchler ’59 was recently honored as “Volunteer of the Quarter” at China Camp State Park in San Rafael where she has volunteered in the China Camp Museum and led tours of the historic shrimping village for over 20 years.
1960s Susan Keeney ’64 met her soulmate in 1977 and was finally able to marry her in 2013. They will soon be celebrating their 44th year together. Alice (Small) Munley ’65 volunteers weekly with one of her therapy dogs in the first grade reading program of a local elementary school.
Sue Stephenson ’70 has a lot to celebrate. Two of her children recently married, and the third will tie the knot in April. She is also thrilled to announce that her first grandchild arrived in October, 2019. Rita (Lago) Furnanz ’70 lost her husband Les in January. They had recently celebrated 50 years of marriage in October 2019. Eleanor (Nelle) White ’70 formed Ava’s Kitchen, a feeding program for children in a depressed community of Malipay in the Philippines, after her family spent years battling for custody of her granddaughter Ava. Each Saturday, Eleanor and her family deliver food for almost 200 children every week. They have also organized medical missions, brought mascots and treats, and received countless donations of books and school supplies for children in need. This volunteer activity has enriched Eleanor’s life and provided valuable lessons to everyone involved.
Janet Adam, Mary Wahlberg ’73
Jeanne DeFazio ’72 completed her latest book, Specialist Fourth Class John Joseph DeFazio: Advocating for the Disabled American Veterans. Additionally, her book Keeping the Dream Alive was featured in the 2019 Harvard Magazine Holiday Edition booklist. Janet Adam and Mary Wahlberg ’73 hosted a memorial service at Dominican in September to honor Eileen Schiller Paine ’73. Guests attended mass in Benincasa Chapel in Edgehill Mansion and then unveiled a plaque in Eileen’s memory, blessed by Fr. Bob Haberman, in Angelico Concert Hall. Mark Jordan ’75 played music at Mass and at the plaque unveiling. Eileen’s husband Bob and daughter Carie were also in attendance, along with Frederick Adam ’74. Yolanda Sanchez-Peterson ’75 is now living in Bend, Oregon with her husband Dennis. As grandparents, they enjoy being a part of their daughter’s extended family. After volunteering with one of the first Threshold Choirs in the Bay Area for 12 years, she has now begun a Threshold Choir chapter in Bend. Being associated with this amazing organization and singing for hospice patients has been a deeply enriching experience.
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