Marian Regional Medical Center
INNOVATIONS New. And Always Will Be.
Summer 2013
Cover: Marian Regional Medical Center Cardiologists pictured from left to right; Samir Bhatt, M.D.; Bruce Ourieff, M.D.; Alex Harrison, M.D.; Mark Ginkel, M.D.; Keith Somma, M.D. and Ram Setty, M.D. (Not pictured, Kishor Popat, M.D.)
H ELLO H U MAN KI N D N ESS Every single one of our health care professionals chose this profession to give of ourselves to others. For us, this isn’t just a job, it’s our calling.
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We truly believe that, together, our humanity and kindness create something that this profession and the world at large needs. Our promise is clear and we are devoted to treating our patients and each other with the respect, kindness and the dignity inherent in our name. When community members come to Marian Regional Medical Center, we want them to experience the truth of our mission and values in every interaction they have. We want you and your loved ones to know what we have long known – we are dedicated to more than just medicine and are committed to the overall health of every person’s mind, body and spirit. Medicine has the ability to cure, but it is our shared humanity that holds the power to heal.
LETTER FRO M TH E PRESI D ENT Dear Friends of Marian, It has already been 14 months since Marian Regional Medical Center’s beautiful new hospital opened its doors to the community. Every single day since we opened, we hear and see the countless ways in which the new hospital is positively impacting our patients, their families and the community at large. Throughout the past year, our patients and community members have consistently rated Marian as one of the top performing hospitals throughout the Dignity Health system for positive patient experience. Marian’s outstanding patient experience results have also recently earned recognition for excellence by Avatar Solutions and the “Quest for Excellence” award, Dignity Health’s highest patient satisfaction distinction for Marian’s commitment to continuously improving patient and family centered care. In this issue of the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Innovations publication, we are proud to share the celebration of the Marian Heart Center’s twentieth anniversary, its rich history and plans of a thriving future. You will also read about opportunities for philanthropic giving, patient testimonials and the many ways in which Mission Hope Cancer Center continues to elevate care provided to oncology patients and their families. As you know, Marian stands committed to delivering the highest level of care by investing in the latest technological advancements and recruiting health care professionals and physicians from the top medical schools and institutions. It is the commitment and dedicated service from our employees, physicians, volunteers and donors that assures Marian provides high quality compassionate care and service for our patients and community. Recently Dignity Health proudly introduced new, powerful philosophical messaging to our communities. Rooted in our history, mission and values, we believe that people deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion and humanity. We trust this messaging will continue to unite us, inspire us and help us advance our mission. We’re calling it
“Hello humankindness.” We know medicine is more effective when it’s delivered with “humankindness”, which has always been the mission and philosophy of Marian Regional Medical Center and our founders, the Sisters of Saint Francis. Our physicians, employees and volunteers have dedicated their lives to health care because we want to help people heal – to treat them not as numbers, charts or symptoms, but as human beings worthy of the best care and greatest compassion. We believe humanity is at the very core of health care and we have always known what scientists and researchers are now proving to be true: medicine has the ability to cure, but it is our shared humanity that holds the power to heal. Your unprecedented generosity in support of Marian’s new hospital, technologies, programs and services directly benefits the lives and health of our patients and community. On behalf of all employees, physicians, volunteers and patients, we sincerely thank you and your family for your continued support of the new hospital, which will assure that Marian Regional Medical Center continues to provide for the health and well-being of our patients and community. In Gratitude,
Charles J. Cova President and CEO Marian Regional Medical Center
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AN EVO LUTI O N I N CARD IAC CARE Advancing cardiac treatment for a hospital of tomorrow In 1993 Marian Regional Medical Center introduced its comprehensive cardiac program to the community, allowing the people of Santa Maria Valley, for the first time, to receive cardiac care here at home rather than leave the area for advanced heart treatment . Much has changed since 1993. Over the years, Marian has expanded the Heart Center and updated the catheterization laboratories and the cardiac surgical suite. It’s programs and services continue to flourish and the Heart Center ranks within the top 10 percent nationally for all cardiac care measures of quality. The Heart Center provides a wide range of specialty treatments including interventional cardiology, a multitude of surgical procedures, cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation services and prevention/ wellness programs. Marian continues to add to our dedicated Heart Center team by recruiting the nation’s finest cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists and nurses – who all specialize in cardiac care. As Marian celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the Heart Center, there is no denying that it has grown strong, but there is still more work to be done.
Today’s surgical landscape is rapidly evolving as technology becomes more advanced and science becomes more telling. At present, interventional treatments and surgeries often overlap. Interventions now treat increasingly complex diseases, while surgeries are becoming less invasive. Thus, very often endovascular and open heart procedures are combined in what is referred to as “hybrid” procedures. This merging of procedures has sparked a need for operating rooms that can easily adapt to a variety of procedures, including endovascular, minimallyinvasive, open heart surgery and hybrid procedures. This is why the Marian Heart Center will be taking another giant step forward by adding another state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory and renovating a current cardiac catheterization laboratory to become a new hybrid operating suite. “With a new hybrid operating room and remodeled catheterization lab, we will achieve a higher level of coordination in care for patients who require multiple procedures,” says Charles J. Cova, President and CEO of Marian Regional Medical Center and Vice President of Dignity Health Operations. “This translates to greater comfort, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times for our patients.”
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Cardiac Care Marian continues to be ranked in the top 10 percent nationally for all cardiac care measures of quality
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1989 Dr. Ram Setty participates in experimental study and finds intravenous injections of streptokinase successfully dissolve blood clots.
1991 Marian recruits nationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Marvin Kaplan as Director of Invasive Cardiology.
1991 Marian introduces Project Heart Center to raise $1.5 million from community donations.
A Vision for the Future: Marian Heart Center Expansion Project
and is projected to be completed by late 2014. Costs for renovation of the existing space and acquisition of the new technology and equipment will total to approximately $2.4 million. The ambitious goal of the Marian Heart Center Expansion Project is to raise a total of $1.5 million from community donations.
Within the last year, the Marian Heart Center has seen record growth with a 21 percent increase in patient volume. This is due in part to heart disease continuing to be a growing health issue, “Now we are turning to our community and asking for their but this is also because Marian is a designated STEMI Center support to help us further advance our services and provide meaning all Santa Maria, Lompoc and surrounding area a Heart Center that is truly one beyond its time,” adds Dr. heart attack patients diagnosed with a full blockage are taken Harrison. “Chances are that every community member in their directly to Marian. lifetime will know someone, either a friend or loved one, who has suffered a heart attack or other forms of heart disease. The In an effort to further the Marian Heart Center’s objective to survival of patients suffering a heart attack depends upon the provide our community with the facilities, technology and quality and proximity of lifesaving cardiovascular care. The medical experts of the future, the Marian Regional Medical community’s support of our Heart Center expansion initiative Center Foundation is embarking on a campaign for the Marian gives the public the power to further improve cardiac care and Heart Center Expansion Project to raise community funds. literally save lives.” “As advances in cardiac care, technology and surgery continue, it is vital that Marian remains one step ahead,” states Dr. Alex Harrison, cardiologist and Medical Director of the Marian Heart Center. “The investment in the Heart Center’s expansion and new hybrid suite will allow cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons to continue to accommodate the increasing demand in cardiac procedures that accompanies the recent growth in patient volume. It also allows for continued expansion in patient services as new technologies become available. The plan and hope is for the type of cardiac procedures available at Marian’s Heart Center to be limitless.” Plans for the new 2,500 square-foot cardiac catheterization laboratory and hybrid operating suite and already underway
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Your individual commitment is not only a sound investment in the health of the community, but your own personal health. If you are interested in making our vision a reality, please consider giving towards the Marian Heart Center Expansion Project. To discuss the most advantageous way for you to get involved, please contact the Marian Foundation at (805) 739-3595.
When your life is on the line, minutes count. And Marian Regional Medical Center doesn’t miss a beat.
Marian celebrates the opening of the new Marian Heart Center and West Wing. The new 44,000-squarefoot addition houses cardiovascular services and increases number of larger surgical suites for cardiac surgery.
Marian opens a Chest Pain Emergency Center, a new specialized service of the Emergency Department.
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2014 Expected completion date of Marian Heart Center Expansion Project to add a new cardiac catheterization laboratory and renovate the existing catheterization laboratory into a hybrid operating room suite.
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Marian Cardiac Rehabilitation Services earns accreditation and Marian’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services earns reaccreditation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Marian is granted prestigious STEMI Center Designation certifying Marian is specially equipped and trained to diagnose and treat ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) type of heart attack, caused by sudden blockage of a coronary artery. Santa Maria community member Sheryl Diane Heath is Marian’s first STEMI patient who today is living life to the fullest with no signs of heart damage.
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MARK SM ITH A Marian Heart Center “builder” appreciates the value of his investment
As a successful construction entrepreneur and real estate developer, Mark Smith has spent his life building more than just fine homes and commercial properties. More importantly, Mark and his wife of 67 years, Dorothy, have literally invested their lives in building the future generation of health care for the Santa Maria Valley. It was 1943 when Mark entered World War II as a Private First Class Rifleman in the 99th infantry regiment. As a decorated soldier, Mark served his country with honor and even victoriously fought in the infamous Battle of the Bulge. Mark’s three years in the United States Army taught him many things, but most importantly Mark learned firsthand how precious life is. “I have long felt as if I have been living on borrowed time,” confides Mark. “I’m lucky to be here; lucky to have grown with this community.” Mark has remained a strong believer in the value of preventative health and wellness. Since heart disease can even sneak up on those that are the healthiest and the most active, he also knew how crucial it is to have the right facilities and the right people immediately available in emergency situations. As a result, in the early 1990s, when the Marian Foundation approached Mark and Dorothy about supporting the hospital’s commitment to develop the Marian Heart Center, they generously accepted. Little did Mark know that he would soon be a patient of the Heart Center he helped to build. In 1995, just two years after Marian introduced its comprehensive cardiac program to the community, doctors diagnosed Mark with heart disease and he was soon scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery. A successful businessman, Mark had the options to choose any medical center in the country for his procedure. After careful and extensive research, Mark chose to have his operation at the Heart Center he helped to build,
at the hands of the Marian physicians with whom he had the utmost confidence.. “I’m living proof that heart surgery at Marian worked for me,” explains Mark. “I’m still alive and doing well all thanks to the Marian Heart Center.” Today, more than 18 years after his cardiac surgery, there is no question that Mark is living life to the fullest. His genuine smile, contagious positive vigor and vivacious presence still continue to captivate all those he comes into contact with. When asked about the secret to his longevity, Mark credits the sophisticated cardiac care he received from Marian Regional Medical Center, in addition to his loving wife Dorothy’s support, of course. “At the time we became involved with the building of the Marian Heart Center, I didn’t realize that I was contributing towards insurance for myself,” concludes Mark. “This is our community, our hospital and we all benefit from Marian’s strong programs and services. I am honored to encourage others to do as we did, and give for the future of the hospital and ultimately their own future. There is no investment more valuable than an investment in the health of the community – life literally depends on it. All I can say now is, ‘Thank you.’”
Mark and Dorothy Smith pose for a photo holding the Summer/Fall 1996 issue of Marian Regional Medical Center’s former Pulse publication featuring Mark’s cardiac surgery testimonial on the cover.
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RO BERT I BSEN A heart attack patient who never skipped a beat remained by his side throughout his entire stay at the medical center. During Dr. Ibsen’s procedure his family tried not to worry while counting the minutes in the waiting room. As expected, they were shaken, but it was a huge high sigh of relief once they were updated that Dr. Ibsen’s surgery finished under estimated time and he was doing well. “Everything happened so quickly; it was unbelievable,” recalls Marcy Ibsen, Dr. Ibsen’s wife. “Although it was extremely scary, I felt confident my husband was in the best of care and this is what pulled me through.”
Dr. Robert Ibsen credits the advanced care he received from the highly skilled nurses and physicians at Marian Regional Medical Center with saving his life.
February 7, 2011, started just like any other day until Robert Ibsen D.D.S. asked his wife for two things – an aspirin and an ambulance. As a respected cosmetic dentistry pioneer, Dr. Ibsen has been perfecting smiles for more than 50 years. With his vast medical knowledge and decades of experience, he has long known the symptoms of a heart attack and knew the lifesaving importance of prompt medical attention. “I just knew something was wrong,” remembers Dr. Ibsen. “I felt a bilateral dull ache, my muscles were tight and would not release. My immediate thought was that I needed to get an ambulance. I knew that a higher percentage of heart attack patients who do not call an ambulance don’t make it. I needed to make it.” Paramedics arrived in record time and Dr. Ibsen was immediately taken to Marian Regional Medical Center. Upon arrival, the Marian Emergency Department team quickly moved Dr. Ibsen to the hospital’s cardiac catheterization laboratory and within a matter of minutes surgery plans were initiated. That same morning, Cardiologist Dr. Bruce Ourieff performed the successful surgical procedure of inserting a stent into the fully blocked artery leading to Dr. Ibsen’s heart. Not only was Dr. Ibsen’s cardiac emergency frightening for him, it was also traumatic for his wife and children who
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Following surgery Dr. Ibsen was taken to the hospital’s Critical Care Unit for his recovery, although he didn’t need much down time for healing. Shortly after the procedure, he was back to his normal self and was doing his best to humor his hospital visitors and nurse caregivers. “The procedure was easier than when I put veneers on my patients,” adds Dr. Ibsen with a laugh. “I mean it. It was simple with no pain at all. ” For many, experiencing a heart attack and undergoing cardiac surgery is a serious life changing event. Although Dr. Ibsen’s experience was indeed a serious health concern, the prompt, high level of care he received by Marian’s expert physicians and health care professionals coupled with his successful surgery allowed Dr. Ibsen to be discharged the following day. Without delay, Dr. Ibsen went straight from the hospital to a hair cut appointment and even went into the office to follow up on work – he quite literally did not miss a beat. “When it comes to cardiac treatment, time is critical and having a nearby hospital with advanced technology and professional competency makes a difference,” affirms Dr. Ibsen. “Less than 70 minutes elapsed from calling the ambulance and completion of the placement of the stent. And only six hours later I was moved from intensive care to a regular room for observation. I had a heart attack. I have zero heart damage. I am sincerely grateful.” Post discharge, Dr. Ibsen became a patient of Marian’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Monitoring Program where he attended educational health classes and followed an exercise maintenance program for three weeks. To this day, Dr. Ibsen still faithfully
Dr. Robert Ibsen, pictured at the Marian Health and Wellness Center with members of the cardiac rehabilitation staff, faithfully keeps up his rehabilitation exercise regime.
completes his cardiac rehabilitation exercise regime at the Marian Health and Wellness Center and sings the praises of the cardiac rehabilitation staff for their skilled care. “We were deeply impressed by the overall high quality of care my dad and our family received at Marian,” expresses Noreen Freitas, Dr. Ibsen’s daughter. “I am a lucky daughter; lucky to still have both my parents alive and healthy.” Although Dr. Ibsen credits Marian physicians and nurses with saving his life, he also thanks his loving wife and daughter for providing him with the support needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. At present, Dr. Ibsen is enjoying his retirement and
continues to further his passion of providing community members with confident, life changing smiles in addition to educating industry professionals about noninvasive methods of smile beautification. “I am truly blessed,” confesses Dr. Ibsen with a smile. “It’s all because of the advanced care I received from the highly skilled nurses and physicians at Marian, including Dr. Bruce Ourieff and Dr. Erin Erikson, that I am able to continue my (dentistry) ‘hobby’ that I enjoy so very much. Our community is so fortunate that all residents have access to health care that is unexcelled anywhere in the world; and it’s right here in our community.”
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PAYING FORWARD THE GIFT OF HOPE Tami Sonnabend’s inspiring journey of cancer patient to cancer patient mentor As a fitness instructor and yoga enthusiast, Tami Sonnabend has always strived to maintain her physical strength and health. On September 4, 2011, just one day after her and her husband’s eleventh wedding anniversary, her physical, mental and emotional strength was challenged when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She remembers the day she found a “little lump.” Her husband, Dr. Steven Sonnabend, a radiologist at Marian Regional Medical Center, suggested she get an ultrasound. He thought it was probably a cyst, especially since she was only 41 years of age, but as he performed the ultrasound on his wife, he knew immediately that it was much worse as the ultrasound revealed a tumor. “The look on my husband’s face was like nothing else and I knew right away that it was something,” remembers Tami. “No one expects to be diagnosed with cancer. Being a yoga instructor, being someone who always strived to be healthy, I just never thought I would be diagnosed with cancer.” In the midst of the most difficult time in their lives, the Sonnabends knew where to turn for medical care, support and comfort – Mission Hope Cancer Center, the first integrative cancer care facility in the region. “Tami’s cancer diagnosis and path of treatment was the most frightening thing I’ve ever been through,” explains Dr. Sonnabend. “To imagine that I may potentially lose my wife, my best friend, the mother of my children; it just shook me to my core. As a physician, I trusted the expertise of my colleagues at Mission Hope Cancer Center to care for my wife. I knew that the technology and resources at large metropolitan centers are no better than here. In addition, I knew they would support her, treating her as family and the human side of medicine is just as important as the science and technology aspects.” After a biopsy and MRI, the Sonnabends were told it was stage two breast cancer and within a week, Tami began chemotherapy treatment. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments, a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, Tami is now cancer free. In addition to her supportive family,
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Tami Sonnabend, breast cancer survivor, strikes a yoga pose with Kristin Alexander, fellow breast cancer survivor, mentor and friend.
she credits her health and well being to her many “angels” at Mission Hope Cancer Center who cared for her all while remaining close to home. “It was such a blessing that I didn’t need to travel hours by car or fly across the country for expert physicians and the best in care,” explains Tami. “I felt such exhaustion during treatments; I couldn’t imagine having to travel to another area. If I would have gone to a big city facility I would have received the same treatment, but not the same exceptional love.” In addition to helping Tami, Mission Hope Cancer Center and Marian Cancer Care provided the Sonnabends with the support and resources needed to help their two young children. At the time of Tami’s diagnosis and treatments her son, Noah, was eight years old and her daughter, Hana, was five years old. It was important for her children to understand what was happening to Tami as they came to realize that their mother was becoming increasingly fatigued and losing her hair due to chemotherapy treatments. At the start of Tami’s cancer journey, Marian Cancer Care connected Tami with a very special mentor who offered support in the form of understanding and hope. This fellow breast cancer survivor and dear friend of Tami’s is Kristin Alexander. Kristin
helped Tami in a way that physicians could not. She offered first hand advice and shared her inspirational cancer experience with Tami, which provided much comfort and hope to Tami. Just as she was guided by Kristin, Tami is now a yoga instructor and mentor to more than a dozen cancer patients and caregivers who participate in her yoga exercise class at Mission Hope Cancer Center. “Mentorship was a true gift that I received at a time when I needed it most. I feel this is all part of God’s plan and now I want to give this empowering gift of hope to other cancer patients. I want to share how healthy and happy I am now to show them that they too will get through this.” Tami isn’t the only one in the Sonnabend family now paying it forward. Tami’s cancer journey has also positively influenced her husband’s perspective when interacting with patients.
“There is no question that this experience has made me a better physician. When I look at my patients and their families, I now and see my wife, my children and myself,” explains Dr. Sonnabend. “I try to give them hope by sharing our experience to reassure them that they are not alone.” Although difficult, the Sonnabends agree that Tami’s cancer journey has made their family more united. “Now, life is about looking forward,” explains Tami with a smile. “Now I feel complete getting back to being a wife and mommy again. Life is a gift and I feel so honored to share my experience with my yoga class participants and all of the facility’s cancer patients. Ultimately, I want to thank the many angels at Mission Hope Cancer Center: the physicians, nurses, techs and even the fellow patients who helped me. Now my angels are the women I mentor – they keep me going and keep me looking forward.”
Cancer Affects the Whole Family A diagnosis of cancer affects the entire family and when a parent is diagnosed with cancer children deal with it in different ways. Research shows that young children often have difficulty understanding cancer and express anxiety or emotional distress. Marian Cancer Care and Mission Hope Cancer Center are proud to offer support services to parents, children and families in order to successfully cope with the effects of cancer. When I was first diagnosed with cancer I had so many questions and so many concerns. Of course my children and family were at the top of my priorities. I was worried that my two young children would have difficulty understanding what was happening to their mommy and I was concerned that they would experience anxiety
Tami Sonnabend, breast cancer survivor, pictured with her husband, Dr. Steven Sonnabend, and children, Noah and Hana.
or distress over my battle with cancer. walk, I got down on all fours and told Hanna to jump on my back My daughter, Hanna, was only five years old when I was diag-
for a pony ride. I then carried her on my back into her room and
nosed. After I began to lose my hair and experience fatigue due
read her a bedtime story. I then crawled back to my room.
to my chemotherapy treatments, it became apparent that Hanna was having trouble understanding and coping with my cancer
Although for many this would not seem like an extraordinary mo-
diagnosis. She also began to receive strange treatment from
ment, but for my daughter and I it was extremely poignant. In this
her classmates since cancer is not something five-year-olds are
moment, I was able to provide some normalcy to her life. Hanna
familiar with or understand. I knew my daughter was in a fragile
later expressed to me that it was during this pony ride and bedtime
state. Her whole world was changing at home and at school. Even
story when she knew her mommy would be okay.
our bedtime routine had changed and instead of me going into my son and daughter’s rooms to read bedtime stories, they were now
As parents, we know that children’s fears are usually worse than
coming to my bed.
reality so talking to them about cancer was crucial to open the doors for communication and support. I am so thankful that
I wanted nothing more than to reassure my children that their
Marian Cancer Care and Mission Hope Cancer Center provided our
mommy was going to fight this disease and that everything would
family with the picture books and resources we needed to explain
be okay. One evening when I was feeling especially fatigued, I
my cancer battle to our children – their support truly helped all of us
gathered up all my physical strength, and even though I could not
through my journey. — Tami Sonnabend, breast cancer survivor
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TH E U CLA CO N N ECTI O N Advancing medicine and improving lives through groundbreaking research As an affiliate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mission Hope Cancer Center is part of one of the nation’s largest cancer treatment and research networks. The UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has an established international reputation for pioneering research and developing successful cancer therapies. The dedicated research professionals who operate the UCLA Clinical Research Network Satellite Office at Mission Hope Cancer Center are devoted to finding improved practices of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. “The goals of our work is to find better methods to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer so that people can not only live longer, but also enjoy a better quality of life,” explains Alison Fernandez, Registered Nurse and Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Mission Hope Cancer Center. “It is exception-
Alison Fernandez, RN, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Mission Hope Cancer Center pictured among the many clinical trial test files that are currently underway at the Center.
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ally gratifying to have the privilege of witnessing many of our patients’ conditions improve and many lives positively affected by these groundbreaking therapies.” The vast majority of oncology medical facilities throughout the United States average only five percent of patients on clinical trials. With more than 10 percent of patients on clinical trials, Mission Hope Cancer Center is one of the most active satellite sites in the entire UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center national network. Mission Hope Cancer Center is currently offering 19 clinical trials and nearly 30 patients are on clinical trial drugs. “Through the UCLA clinical research connection, Central Coast patients are able to receive the latest in breakthrough oncology treatments and prescription offerings – all while remaining close to home,” concludes Alison.
TRU EBEAM LI N EAR ACCELERATO R TECH N O LO GY A new, revolutionary approach to radiotherapy cancer treatment The Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator at Mission Hope Cancer Center is a newly advanced technology that represents an exponential leap forward in the speed, power and precision of radiation therapy. The TrueBeam Linear Accelerator delivers radiation at a faster dose rate than most conventional linear accelerators, which translates into shorter treatment times for patients, even cutting treatment periods up to 50 percent. The TrueBeam technology also has a 4D imaging system and respiratory gating that improves accuracy to under a millimeter and reduces radiation exposure to the patient by25 percent.
Dr. Jeffrey Wu, Radiation Oncologist, shown with the newest advancement in radiation therapy, the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator at Mission Hope Cancer Center.
“This sophisticated system features a multitude of technical innovations that dynamically synchronize imaging, patient positioning, motion management and treatment delivery,” explains Dr. Jeffrey K. Wu, Radiation Oncologist at Mission Hope Cancer Center. “The TrueBeam allows for image-guided radiotherapy with submillimeter precision and is capable of treating even a moving target with unprecedented accuracy. This highly precise advanced technology is just one of the many reasons why Mission Hope Cancer Center is currently seeing patients who reside up and down the Central Coast – from Lompoc, Solvang and Santa Ynez to Atascadero and even Los Osos. Mission Hope Cancer Center is privileged to have one of only 270 TrueBeam Linear Accelerators in the world. As the Central Coast’s only TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, the closest proximity TrueBeam machines are located in Los Angeles and Bakersfield.
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M EET M ISSI O N H O PE CAN CER CENTER’S M ED I CAL O N CO LO G ISTS The fight against cancer can be a long, difficult battle. The coordination of medical care provided by an expert medical oncologist is vital to overcoming the many medical and emotional challenges cancer patients face. The role of medical oncologists is more than just treating cancer, ordering tests and prescribing medications. These special physicians offer crucial support to cancer patients and provide care from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and even survivorship.
Robert Dichmann, M.D. An experienced medical oncologist and founder of Central Coast Medical Oncology, Dr. Robert Dichmann has provided superior medical oncology services in the Santa Maria community since 1996. Throughout his years as a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Dichmann witnessed the need for all cancer services in Santa Maria to be offered in one location. Due to his vision and passion to build an integrated oncology facility Mission Hope Cancer Center has become a reality. Dr. Dichmann serves as Medical Director of Marian Cancer Care and the Chair of Marian Regional Medical Center’s weekly Tumor Board. He earned a his medical degree from the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. He also completed fellowships in medical oncology, hematology, oncology and bone marrow/stem cell transplants from the University of San Diego Medical Center.
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Todd M. Erickson, M.D. Dr. Todd Erickson is a skilled and knowledgeable medical oncologist who joined Mission Hope Cancer Center in 2012. Dr. Erickson completed his residency in internal medicine from the University of Hawaii and earned a bachelor of science in microbiology and medical degree from the University of Illinois. Not only is Dr. Erickson board certified in medical oncology, but he is also board certified in hematology and internal medicine. He specializes in clinical trial research and prior to joining Mission Hope Cancer Center, Dr. Erickson was the principal investigator with the Southwest Oncology Group at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
K. April Kennedy, M.D. Dr. K. April Kennedy is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Kennedy also completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Oklahoma where she received the prestigious Khader K. Hussein, M.D., Award for her involvement and scholarly performance in palliative care. Dr. Kennedy joined Central Coast Medical Oncology in 2007. She has vast experience in the treatment and diagnosis of all cancers and provides her patients with individualized care for the best possible outcomes. In addition, Dr. Kennedy’s dedication to providing the most advanced cancer treatments available is evident by her work with the UCLA clinical research program.
WO RKI N G TO G ETH ER TO EN HAN CE TH E PATI ENT EXPERI EN CE Marian Cancer Care Advisory Committee The Marian Foundation Board of Directors identified Marian Cancer Care programs and services as a significant priority with the establishment of the Cancer Care Advisory Committee of the Foundation Board in the fall of 2011. The creation of the committee devoted specifically to identifying cancer funding needs and developing plans to provide for those needs was the outcome of several years of discussion between Robert Dichmann, M.D., Medical Director the Oncology Services and founder of Mission Hope Cancer Center, and Charles J. Cova, President and CEO of Marian Regional Medical Center.
The committee was structured thoughtfully and deliberately to incorporate representation from cancer patients and families, along with the Marian Cancer Care team and Foundation leaders. Patient and family feedback is vital to Marian’s commitment to providing patient and family centered care—modeling the delivery of care around the needs of patient and family. The committee meets quarterly to review cancer programs and services and Foundation funding for those services, and to provide feedback about emerging needs relative to program growth.
Marian Cancer Care Advisory Committee: Pictured (top left to right) Case Ketting, M.D.; Kathleen Sullivan, Vice President, Post Acute Care Services; Steven Sonnabend, M.D.; Jesse Manriquez; Robert Dichmann, M.D.; Charles J. Cova, President & CEO; (bottom left to right) Christine Cruden; Mary Spallino; Sherri Will and Katherine Guthrie, Regional Director, Cancer Care Services; (not pictured) Mark Juretic, M.D.; Patricia Ozzimo; Raul Segura, Sr. and Jeff York.
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MARIAN RECEIVES LEVEL I I I TRAU MA CENTER D ESI G NATI O N Severely injured patients no longer need to be transferred out of the area for expert trauma care In April of this year, Marian Regional Medical Center proudly announced that the hospital officially received designation approval from the County of Santa Barbara’s Emergency Medical Services Agency as a Level III Trauma Center. Level III Trauma Center Designation reflects the expertise of Marian’s experienced medical staff and high level of trauma care provided to severely injured patients. Marian has recruited and organized a team of experienced specialists including expert trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency physicians and nurses who are skilled in trauma services. “No one expects a crisis and when seconds count, Marian’s Trauma Services Team is prepared for the unexpected with advanced lifesaving technology and the highest level of clinical services provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” says Dr. Joseph D. Centeno, Marian Trauma Services Medical Director. “Over time, Marian has transformed from a community hospital to a large, regional medical center providing for the complex, dynamic and ever-changing environment of trauma medicine.”
A Level III Trauma Center has the resources for emergency resuscitation, surgery, and intensive care of most trauma patients and has transfer agreements with Level I and Level II trauma centers that provide backup resources for the care of exceptionally severe injuries.
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Lisa Abeloe, RN, Trauma Services Coordinator
Joseph D. Centeno, M.D., Medical Director, Marian Trauma Services
To obtain Trauma Center Designation, Marian had to achieve strict standards and demonstrate that the facility is staffed and equipped to provide comprehensive, lifesaving trauma care. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, Marian has resources to specialists for emergency resuscitation, surgery and intensive care for trauma patients. In addition, designated Level III Trauma Centers have transfer agreements with Level I and Level II Centers that provide back-up resources for the care of exceptionally severe injuries. “With the opening of the new, state-of-the-art hospital and expanded modern Emergency Department, Marian now has the facilities necessary to meet the increased demand required for trauma patients,” explains Charles J. Cova, Marian President and CEO. “To earn trauma center designation, Marian had to demonstrate the high level of care provided to patients by our expert surgeons, facility physicians and highly-skilled health care professionals. Trauma center designation will improve medical care for all Marian patients by providing patients with access to top-notch specialists and ultimately elevating the quality of care for all.”
ADVAN CI N G RO BOTI C TECH N O LO GY WITH DA VI N CI ® One small incision resulting in a virtually scarless procedure Advances in technology make up some of the most exciting and influential breakthroughs in medicine and Marian Regional Medical Center remains committed to providing patients with the latest in clinical advances. A recent example of this is Single-Site™ da Vinci® surgery and Marian is proud to be the most experienced facility in the Tri-County Area with the highest number of performed Single-Site™ surgeries.
a single incision through a patient’s belly button,” explains Dr. Daniel Oh, FACS, Chair of General Surgery at Marian Regional Medical Center. “To be a local leader in offering this advanced surgery demonstrates Marian Regional Medical Center’s leadership and commitment to providing Central Coast patients with the most up-to-date minimally invasive surgical options.”
Single-Site™ da Vinci® surgeries are virtually scarless procedures since surgery is performed through only one incision in the naval (belly button) and dramatically limits visible scarring. Unlike traditional robotic surgeries requiring three to five small incisions, this sophisticated robotic technology allows for a single incision in the belly button where instruments are placed and the gallbladder is removed. “Gallbladder removal is one of the nation’s most common minimally invasive procedures and Single-Site™ da Vinci® surgery is now taking this common procedure to a new level by making
BENEFITS OF SINGLE-SITE™ DA VINCI® SURGERY: • Minimal scarring • Minimal pain • Low blood loss • Quick recovery • Decreased hospital length of stay • High patient satisfaction
Dr. Daniel Oh, FACS, General Surgery Chairman pictured with the da Vinci systems.
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SUE SWORD A local philanthropic pioneer and the heart of Santa Maria Valley charitable giving Not long after arriving in Santa Maria, Sue married her husband of nearly 50 years, Erl Julian Sword, and began working for the Hancock enterprises. For more than 50 years, Sue was a devoted employee, faithful financial advisor and dear friend to the Hancocks. Marian Hancock quickly recognized Sue’s intelligence and high level of professionalism, which led to Sue’s eventual rise to the position of President of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad. Even to this day, Sue holds the distinction of serving as the only female president of a short line railroad west of the Mississippi. Although Marian noticed many professional qualities in Sue, she also valued Sue’s giving heart and their shared love of philanthropy.
Sue Sword, Marian Foundation Board member and Co-Trustee of the Marian Mullin Hancock Charitable Trust.
When it comes to charitable giving throughout the Santa Maria Valley, there is no name better recognized than that of Sue J. Sword. As the Co-Trustee of the Marian Mullin Hancock Charitable Trust, it is Sue who has continued Captain Allan and Marian Hancock’s local philanthropic leadership. In addition to furthering the Hancock’s tradition of charitable giving, Sue has also built her own legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism – all in order to boldly shape a better world. Over the years, Sue has helped establish Santa Maria’s philanthropy scene and has remained at the forefront of local altruistic giving efforts since moving to Santa Maria in 1945. It was nearly 70 years ago when Sue decided to make Santa Maria her home. She describes her move from Texas to Santa Maria as a simple one and recalls, “I moved to Santa Maria to be closer to my sister who at the time was a nurse at the hospital, then known as Sisters’ Hospital. I came to Santa Maria and fell in love with the community so I stayed and made it my home.”
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As a local leader of philanthropic giving, Sue has established a record of exceptional generosity and charitable responsibility. By serving on countless community boards and with an endless list of philanthropic achievements and honors, it is evident that Sue has committed her life to investing in positive community change and expansion. She has long supported just about every civic and nonprofit organization in the greater Santa Maria Valley from Marian Regional Medical Center to the Santa Maria Valley Boys and Girls Club, to the YMCA, Allan Hancock College and every large and small organization in between. Sue served on the Marian Hospital Community Board and also served as one of the founding members of the Marian Foundation Board. Since the Marian Foundation Board’s inception in 1982, she has also served faithfully over the years by participating in the board finance and policy committees. To this day, Sue continues to serve as an Honorary Marian Foundation Board Member and devotedly attends Foundation board meetings and events. “There is no denying that Sue is an exceptional woman, an innovative philanthropist and committed community leader,” explains Georganne Ferini, a close friend of Sue’s and fellow community advocate. “Due to her involvement and support of Marian Regional Medical Center and countless other causes, she has become a key player in the many successes of and improvements in our community. Sue is a woman who will go the extra mile to honor her commitments and her work is evident of her selfless passion to help others.”
Standing adjacent to the “Sue Sword Colonnade,” the baby grand piano, gifted by the Marian Hancock Charitable Trust, plays classical selections four times a day providing a soothing respite to patients and their families.
The importance of building a foundation for future giving
her great admiration and respect for her longtime cardiologist, Dr. Ram K. Setty.
Despite Sue’s lifetime of philanthropic service, she’s far from done. In 1993, Sue became a founding member of the Marian Foundation’s Legacy Society by including Marian Regional Medical Center in her estate planning as the Sue J. Sword Heart Center Endowment Fund. She has dedicated her planned endowment gift to the Marian Heart Center due to
Through the Marian Legacy Society, the Foundation expresses gratitude to those, like Sue, who have included Marian in their estate planning. Furthermore, Sue has long been a supporter of the Foundation’s need to establish and maintain an endowment to ensure a revenue stream for the future needs of the medical center. In fact, it was her visionary leadership and wisdom
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that played a significant role in the creation of the Foundation’s operating policies to steward growth of endowment funds. Her generosity has provided significant support to every major capital endeavor throughout the Foundation’s history. Most recently, Sue supported the Cornerstone Campaign to build the new hospital and in tribute to her generosity the colonnade outside the hospital main entrance is named in her honor. When asked about her motivation for building her own legacy of giving and why she felt compelled to identify the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation as a deferred gift beneficiary, Sue offers, “The hospital is close to my heart. Marian Regional Medical Center stands for our community and the care they provide touches everyone. It’s very fulfilling knowing that the work they do and the contributions made will further advance care and benefit the future people of Santa Maria.”
A gift unlike any other Although Sue and Marian Hancock both shared a love of charitable giving, they also shared a love of music – especially an admiration for baby grand pianos. Sue is quite familiar with making donations to the hospital and other charitable organizations, but for this particular donation she knew it would take more than writing a check. She eagerly conducted research on baby grand pianos and then shared her idea of this special gift with hospital leaders. “I wanted to provide a gift for the new hospital that everyone would enjoy. One day I thought that’s it – a baby grand piano for the hospital’s front lobby,” explains Sue. “Music is powerful. I wanted to provide a gift that provided soothing and comforting relief to patients and those visiting the hospital.” Now patients, their families and hospital staff take great listening pleasure in the peaceful and relaxing sounds of the newly donated baby grand piano. This beautiful and pristine piano plays classical melodies four times a day and fittingly stands just outside the chapel doors on the first floor of the new hospital as the shining star of the “Sue Sword Colonnade.” When asked what she believes Marian Hancock would say to see her work and the present Marian Regional Medical Center, Sue tenderly smiles and adds, “She would be very, very pleased and would probably say, ‘My Susie is keeping things going.’ She would be truly elated to know that I was carrying things forward. As for Marian Regional Medical Center, she had a specific vision for the hospital and community health care. Seeing the new hospital today and knowing all the services the medical center offers our community, I know she would feel as if all her dreams came true.”
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Sue Sword with Dr. Ram Setty, has included the Marian Heart Center in her estate planning by establishing the Sue J. Sword Heart Center Endowment Fund in honor of her longtime cardiologist, Dr. Setty.
Sue goes on to modestly explain that it is her mission and sincerest hope to foster philanthropy for the greater good of the community. She believes in the same philosophy as Marian Hancock, that charitable giving builds and strengthens a community. “I want to inspire others to also support our organizations. But it’s about more than giving,” states Sue. “It’s about getting involved. Taking an interest in community organizations and volunteering. This is not only beneficial for fellow community members, it is also truly gratifying. I have seen so many changes over the years and have enjoyed every moment of it. There is no better feeling than to be involved in your community and to make a difference in the lives of others.” On behalf of Marian Regional Medical Center and the community at large, the Marian Foundation would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Sue for her legacy of service and generosity. Her unwavering belief in the medical center’s work is genuine and from the heart. Sue’s friendship and support of Marian Regional Medical Center is a special gift which will be forever treasured.
YO U CAN FU RTH ER TH E H EALI N G POWER Join the Marian Legacy Society Every gift makes a difference and changes the lives of Marian patients and families. We invite your support, through membership in the Marian Legacy Society, in furthering the healing power of humanity at Marian. It is our shared humanity that holds the power to heal. It takes much more than the best and brightest nurses and physicians to heal the young and old. We invite you to join the Marian Legacy Society by making a provision for Marian through a planned gift such as a bequest, a charitable gift annuity, or the beneficiary assignment of a life insurance policy, retirement account, or through the establishment of a charitable trust. Your generous gifts are an investment in not only your health, but also the health of your family and community. Membership is open to all who share the vision of ensuring excellent care for future generations. Legacy society membership is an investment in the crucial medical breakthroughs, groundbreaking technologies and nation’s top medical professionals that collectively save countless lives each and every day. Join the Marian Legacy Society by making Marian Regional Medical Center a beneficiary in your estate plan. For questions about making a planned gift, call the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation at (805) 739-3595.
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RECO RD LEVELS O F VO LU NTEER SERVI CE Volunteer Services is reaching new heights with a new record of more than 500 volunteers. During the month of June 2013 alone, these volunteers have served for over 1,500 volunteering shifts and have contributed more than 6,700 hours. In the upcoming year, Volunteer Services will strive to maintain this positive growth through a focus on the continued recruitment of volunteers for our priority service areas as well as the retention of the wonderful volunteers who are already serving. Even with these record numbers, opportunities are still open for those interested in serving Marian’s patients, families and guests, and flexible schedules, including evening and weekend shifts, are available. Applications for adult volunteers are accepted year round with orientations held each month. In addition to the adult volunteers, many local teens are also serving. In June 2013, more than 150 teens—the largest number ever participating—were welcomed into the Summer 2013 Volunteen Program. This Program gives students great exposure to the health care field and the ability to serve their community while they’re not in school. A School Year Program for teens is also offered and will start in early September, and applications for the School Year Program will be accepted through the end of August. The time and talents that each of Marian’s volunteers give is greatly appreciated, and the service they provide is an invaluable contribution to cultivating an ideal healing environment of compassion and care at Marian. For more information about both adult and teen programs, please call the Volunteer Office at (805) 739-3520 or visit the Volunteer Information page at www.marianmedicalcenter. org/Volunteer_Information. Applications for volunteering are available for download on the website.
NEW BOARD MEMBER Mary Oates, M.D. Dr. Oates is a member of the Marian Medical Staff, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is the
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Volunteer Services Leadership Council The Marian Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services Leadership Council leads a dynamic group of over 500 adult and teen volunteers in the provision of service to Marian staff, patients and families. The Leadership Council members shown here provide guidance to the volunteers providing service in a vast array of programs and services, seven days a week, evenings, too! Bottom Row: Rosemarie Bullock (Third Floor Service Lead), Pauline Demorree (Second Floor Service Lead), Joe Hernandez (Fourth Floor Service Lead), Ami Padilla (Manager, Volunteer Services), Marilyn Powers (Member at Large), Linda Redman (Hospice Service Lead), Carol Barker (Mission Hope Cancer Center). Top Row: Carrie Robinson (Past Chairman), Jodi Mrozek (Chairman), Inga Schlosser (Secretary), Ken Koch (Chairman Elect), Maggi Daane (Outpatient Services), Bernard Wick (Recruitment & Retention).
creator and founding Medical Director of the Marian Osteoporosis Center and the Co-Medical Director for Rehabilitation Services at the Marian Extended Care Center. Dr. Oates serves as a member on several committees at Marian.
MARIAN FO U N DATI O N FU N DS $2.5 M I LLI O N Together, the generous supporters of Marian Regional Medical Center (Marian) have become agents of positive change for the patients and families we serve. It is this humankindness in action that is fueling the healing mission of Marian. The mission that assures Marian Regional Medical Center continues to provide for the health and well being of all. This humankindness that has resulted in the ability of the Marian Foundation to fund $2,502,270 in 2013 for the provision of excellent care for patients and families of the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding communities.
Humankindness in action: Equipment and Technology
$505,973
New technology and equipment to enhance patient care and safety
Osteoporosis Center
$ 70,000
Fracture prevention program for high risk patients
Robotic Surgery Program
$357,984
Utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System in minimally invasive surgery
Marian Community Clinics
$250,000
Supporting primary health care for the underserved
Home Health and Hospice
$ 60,000
Hospice program support for terminally ill patients and families
Cornerstone Campaign
$930,130
The Cornerstone Campaign raised $17 million to support building the new hospital
Outreach Program
$50,669
Health and nutrition programs for children at risk of juvenile diabetes
Marian Cancer Care Services
$85,500
Marian Cancer Care services at Mission Hope Cancer Center
Other Marian Programs
$192,014
These funds provide for programs and services offered by Marian including maternal and newborn care, newborn intensive care, staff education, rehabilitation and many others.
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Mr. and Mrs. John A. Eggert Mrs. Fern D. Eimon Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Elliot
The Marian Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Marian Regional Medical Center, a not-for-profit community health care organization. Charitable support continues to play an important role in the future of Marian programs and services. The Foundation is grateful for the many friends who have provided such generous support of Marian’s mission of wellness, health and healing.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Elliot Ms. Esther Fagerbourg Sister Pius Fahlstrom, OSF Mr. Raymond P. Farney Mr. Nathaniel D. Fast Mr. and Mrs. Milo Ferini Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ferini Mr. and Mrs. Helmut W. Figge Ms. Ellen Fletcher Mrs. Joan M. Foley Mr. and Mrs. George Gallison Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gerfen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Gesswein Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Getty Mr. and Mrs. Gordon G. Gill Ms. Betty M. Gillette Michael R. Gomez, D.D.S. Ms. Lieselotte Graeser
The Marian Foundation Board of Directors.
Mrs. Joni Gray
Top Row from left, Kevin Ferguson, M.D., President, Medical Staff; Jane Rooney; Al Schultz, M.D., Chair; Cynthia Schur, Secretary/Treasurer; Denise Valente; Bill Burress, Past Chair; Mary Spallino; Andrew Rice; Lauren Pincot; Laura Hoffman King; Gregory Beebe; Robert Dichmann, M.D. Bottom row, Carol Reiner; Barbara Johnson; Joe Olivera; Larry Lavagnino; Angelica Gutierrez; Marcy Ginkel; Sofia Lariz and Anne Rigali. Not pictured, Rob Buchanan, Vice-Chair; Charles J. Cova, President & CEO; Sister Pius Fahlstrom, OSF; Michael Galloway; Jodi Mrozek, Chair, Volunteer Services Leadership Council; Mary Oates, M.D.; Sue Sword and Jeff York.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Grogan Mrs. Agnes S. Grogan Mr. and Mrs. James A. Guggia Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gummerman
A small group of faithful contributors to Marian programs and services were omitted in error from the donor recognition listing published in the January edition of the Foundation’s Innovations magazine. These names are shown here in gratitude for their faithful support.
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin P. Chase
Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hammond
Mr. and Mrs. David T. Clary
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hampton
Billie L. Cline
Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Hermreck
Mrs. Shirley E. Cobb
Mr. Roger A. Herrmann
Ms. Carolyn M. Concellos
Mr. William E. Hord
Mrs. Sylvia Connors
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie B. Houston
Ms. Dorothy H. Abel
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Bettiga
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Conway
Mr. and Mrs. Jared M. Hurley
Ms. Helen L. Anglin
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Betz
Mr. Jack D. Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Hyosaka
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Avery
Mrs. Madeline L. Bianchi
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Cordero
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ibsen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Ms. Sarah L. Black
Mr. and Mrs. Ron F. Cossa
Emi Inouye
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blough
Mr. and Mrs. John Costa
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jellison
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Baldwin
Mrs. Nadine E. Bondurant
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Cova
Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Barber
Ms. Shirley M. Boydstun
Mr. Kenneth D. Darby
Mrs. Bernice Juretic
Mrs. Solange L. Barrett
Ms. Lois M. Bradford
Mr. Peter J. De Kluyver
Dr. and Mrs. Eruch N.
Mr. Bob Barnes and
Ms. Elaine P. Brownlee
Mrs. Jean Denmun
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan J. Burchardi
Mr. Richard L. Depuy
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart A. Bartleson
Ms. Shirley Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred
Ms. Johanna Beattie
Mrs. Sarah E. Burns
Ms. Joanne V. Beatty
Mrs. Rita A. Calvert
Ms. Elinore M. Diefenderfer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. King
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Beebe
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dolan
Mrs. Patricia L. Kirchhof
Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Carmody
Mr. Fred A. Donati
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Klempen
Mr. and Mrs. George
Mrs. Sandy M. Carty
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Dort
Ms. Elizabeth Koster
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Centeno
Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Drenon, Jr.
Mr. Peter G. Krynak
Mrs. Patricia A. Chandler
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Edwards
Mrs. Margaret T. Larrabee
E. Baldiviez
Mrs. Judith Bartel
S. Benford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Berry
P. Deschenes
Karanjawala Mr. and Mrs. Rodney M. Kennison Ms. Helen King
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Mr. and Mrs. Kam C. Leong
Mrs. Lavern H. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt R. Rinke
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald V. Teixeira
Mrs. Mary B. Leutloff
Sister Antoinette Navarro, OSF
Ms. Pamela S. Rittman
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Teixeira
Mr. and Mrs. Royce R. Lewellen
Ms. Isabel Z. Noriega
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Riveron
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Thayer
Mr. Patrick Lind
Ms. Gabriela V. Novo
Ms. Barbara J. Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Mrs. Margaret Loder
Mr. John W. Oliver
Mrs. Rosalie J. Roy
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Loicano
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Olivera, Jr.
Ms. Susan Rubel
Mr. Dante E. Tognazzi, Jr.
Mr. Jerold R. Luis
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Ourieff
Col. and Mrs. Robert L. Ruck, Sr.
Mrs. Setsuye Tomooka
Mrs. Judith A. Lundberg
Mrs. Margaret M. Paden
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Rust
Mrs. Yatsue D. Tomooka
Mr. and Mrs. Francis K. Lyons
Mr. and Mrs. Max J. Paschke
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton
Toshiko Tomooka
Ms. Jean M. Mackenzie
Ms. Anastasia Paulsey
Mrs. Anna Mae Sheehy
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Travis
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Madjedi
Mrs. Leonore C. Penny
Mr. and Mrs. Keido Shimizu
Mr. and Mrs. Bob D. Tuck
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Marcum
Mr. Manuel V. Pereira
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Shook
Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Uyehara
Mr. and Mrs. Victor M. Marin
Drs. Alan and Andrea Edelman
Mr. Joe D. Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Viadella
Ms. Andrea M. Mather
Mr. Harold B. Phelps, Jr.
Ms. Nettie J. Silva
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Walk
Ms. Beverly J. Matthew
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pollard
Ms. Susan J. Silveira
Ms. Frances A. Walker
Mrs. Betty J. McKibben
Mrs. Lois A. Poltl
Mr. Steven Siri
Mrs. Patricia Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Portman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Wenger
Drs. Joseph and Annelie Purdy
Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wick
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Ms. Phyllis Y. Wicks
N. McLaughlin Ms. Ruth M. McMullen Mr. Peter E. Mehlschau
W. Quigley
H. Souza, Sr.
M. Throndson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Wilkins
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Craig Miller
Ms. Janet Rajala
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Spry
Ms. Eileen E. Will
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Moberg
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rampenthal
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Steis
Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Will
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Moffatt
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Redden
Mrs. Doris S. Stephens
Mrs. Anne J. Will
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Moses
Ms. Linda A. Reed
Mrs. Kathleen M. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Wise
Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Moss
Mr. William R. Reed, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Swann
Mrs. Dorothy E. Wittenauer
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Moss
Mrs. Carol J. Reiner
Mrs. Sue J. Sword
Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Wyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Tim I. Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Renfrow
Mr. and Mrs. Pete J. Sysak
Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Ziemba
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Reynard
Mrs. Joanne Szumski
Susan E. Ziemba, M.D.
These individuals and organizations listed here have given generously in support of Marian Regional Medical Center programs and services between, November 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. Erlinda Abata
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel M. Alvarez
Ms. Dorothy H. Abel
American Medical Response
Accents Salon
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Amiot
Gary Acosta
Praful Anantani
Paulina B. Acosta
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel J. Anaya
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Acquistapace
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Andersen
Addamo Bistro and Wine Bar
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Anderson
Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell A. Adler
Mr. Paul Andrade
Mrs. Pauline E. Ahlemann
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Andrews
Dr. Richard G. Ainley
Anonymous
A to Z Club
Mr. Manuel Y. Barcelona
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Aja
Anthem Blue Cross
Margaret Atteberry
Mrs. Solange L. Barrett
Dr. and Mrs. Edward C. Alderete
API Waste Services
Mrs. Virginia A. Aubuchon
Bob Barnes and Judith Bartel
A Little Something
Evelyn P. Aquino
Mr. Stanley E. Aulabaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bartlett
ARAMARK Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Muthiyaliah Y. Babu
Mrs. Elyse A. Battistella
Ms. June R. Alldredge
Isabel D. Armstrong
Rosalie P. Baez
Hinda Beaman
Tamara S. Allen
Ms. Ann Arnold
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Baldwin
Mr. Tom J. Beaman
Dora C. Almaguer
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Arone
Mr. and Mrs. David Bangs
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Beaver
Crystal S. Alonso
Ms. Anna Artiaga
Ms. Norma Barajas
Mrs. Vickie L. Beaver
Mr. and Mrs. Lupe Alvarez
Asia Market
Ilona A. Baran, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard E. Becker
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Officers of the Marian Foundation Board of Directors from left, Al Schultz, M.D., Chair, Angelica Gutierrez and Bill Burress, Past Chairs. Not pictured, Rob Buchanan, Vice-Chair and Cynthia Schur, Secretary/Treasurer.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Bouquet
Funding the Future of Surgical Care Friends at The Wood Claeyssens Foundation (WCF)have provided a generous grant of $600,000 to fund the Robotic Surgery Program. The WCF has a history of faithful support for Marian programs and services, including the Cornerstone Campaign to fund the new hospital building project. This recent gift for Robotic Surgery funds the provision of the new minimally-invasive surgical technology, including the da Vinci Surgical System. This technology allows for better patient outcomes, including shorter recovery times; less scarring, reduced risk of infection, and blood loss, and significantly less pain for the patient. For physicians, the state-of-the-art technology offers unparalleled precision, enhanced dexterity, and superior visualization. The da Vinci can be used for prostate, kidney, hysterectomy, gynecologic oncology, colorectal, acid reflux, weight loss, and lung surgeries.
Mrs. Catherine D. Bouquet Mr. William H. Bowen Ms. Shirley M. Boydstun Mr. and Mrs. John F. Boysen Mr. William A. Bracamonte Julie A. Brady
Consultants Central Coast Medical Oncology Corp. Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group Central Coast Pathology
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Consultants, Inc.
G. Brandenburg
Ms. Joann A. Cermak
Charles C. Brandt
Mrs. Carol A. Chambers
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Change A Life Foundation
E. Brickey
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin P. Chase
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Brigham
Mr. and Mrs. Juan M. Chavez
Mrs. Helen F. Bright
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Choate
Jane Bringley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Brizzolara
Christansen
Mrs. Tommie L. Broussard
Constance Chun
Mr. William O. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Clark
Mrs. Elaine P. Brownlee
Ms. Lillian J. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. John Brunello
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Clay
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Bryan
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clelland
Pamela J. Buchanan
CoastHills Federal Credit Union
Patsy J. Buchanan
Mrs. Shirley E. Cobb
Mr. Brian Bullock
Mr. David R. Cohen and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Bunkelman
Pictured here with Marian’s da Vinci surgical system are Shelbey Hughes, Secretary of The Wood Claeyssens Foundation, and Christopher Johnson, M.D., Medical Director, Robotic Surgery Program.
Central Coast Inpatient
Mrs. Esther B. Ginsberg Mr. Edgar S. Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan J. Burchardi
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Colli
Dr. Samuel B. Burg
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Collins
Mr. John H. Bushnell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Como
Byars Thompson Buchanan
Ms. Carolyn M. Concellos
Insurance & Financial
Mr. Jack D. Cooper
Services, LLC
Mr. Jose S. Coria
Hannah N. Byram
Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Corser, Jr.
Mrs. Fe T. Cabanting
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Corvi
Cabrillo High School
Mrs. Betty G. Cossa
Dr. and Mrs. Tad P. Callahan
Mr. and Mrs. John Costa
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Campbell
May M. Costa Mr. and Mrs. William
Rhodonna H. Becker
Joann K. Bickley
Ms. Patricia G. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Beebe
Mr. Gordon Bilodeau
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cardona
Mr. and Mrs. Reynold C. Belding
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron D. Bixby
Bonnie J. Cardone
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Cova
Dr. and Mrs. Gary S. Benedetti
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Black
Mr. and Mrs. David Careaga
Ms. Virginia B. Cox
Mr. Phillip J. Benedetti
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis
Michelle M. Caretto
Mr. Timothy M. Cramer
Mr. Charles C. Carl
Dr. and Mrs. Fred L. Crandall
Blacklake Golf Resort
Howard R. Carpenter
Mr. John T. Crawford
Henry Bergeron
Mr. and Mrs. Rick W. Blaemire
Shirley Carr
Mr. Joseph L. Crotty, Sr.
Craig S. Bernard
Mr. William Bley
Mr. and Mrs. Marlon C. Casabar
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cruz
Mr. and Ms. Kenneth J. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blough
Mrs. Rose C. Castaneda
Mr. Ronaldo C. Cruz
Romelia O. Berry
Mr. John Bluthardt
Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Castello
Cruzin’ for Life
Mr. Louis C. Bertsch
Mr. Matthew P. Boland
Rosario Y. Catayas
Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Cudworth
Betteravia Farms
Bonipak Produce
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Centeno
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Dr. and Mrs. Samir N. Bhatt
Juanita T. Bontempo
Central Coast Cardiothoracic
Mrs. Madeline L. Bianchi
Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Borik
Mr. and Mrs. George S. Benford, Jr.
C. Blackburn
Surgical Associates
E. Couey, Jr.
L. Cunningham Dr. and Mrs. James D. Cusack
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Cypress Ridge Golf Course
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dries
Mrs. Joan M. Foley
Jordis A. Daigle
Ms. Harleyetta C. Duke
Mr. and Mrs. Myron D. Forbes
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D’Amato
Mr. Conrad S. Dyke
Melissa Ford
Dr. and Mrs. Ramanand
East Donovan Lanes
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Forster
Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Grennan
Ms. Margaret J. Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. France
Griffin Plumbing Inc.
Ms. Mildred I. Daniels
Mrs. Shirley A. Eckert
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Franklin
Ms. Amanda F. Groce
Mr. Kenneth D. Darby
Ms. Joan C. Edwards
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Grogan
Ms. Margie Darrow
Edwin & Jeanne Woods
C. Dandillaya
Mr. and Mrs. Paulus F. De Bruin
Family Foundation
Auxiliary #1745
H. Greenawald Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Mrs. Agnes S. Grogan
Mr. and Mrs. Wes D. Fuerch
John H. Gross
Mr. Peter J. De Kluyver
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Eggert
Ms. Lucy M. Furia
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Grossman
Mr. and Mrs. Salvador de la Torre
Betty Ehret
Mr. and Mrs. Jim J. Furuya
Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Gruber
Mr. Jesus De Luna
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Elliot
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Mrs. Gloria H. Guhl
Ms. Eva De Pedro
Bruce H. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Mr. and Mrs. James F.
W. DeGasparis Mr. and Mrs. Banaag B. DeGuzman Mr. Mark Delgado Bonnie Delkener
D. Gagne, Sr.
Ms. Louise Guillaume
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Galas
Mr. Michael Gutierrez
Mr. Phillip Gallegos
Monica E. Guzman
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Erhardt
Mr. and Mrs. George Gallison
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hagen
Donna G. Eschen
Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Galloway
Veolit B. Haifi
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham
Mr. Juan R. Galvan, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hajjar
Gamerz Unlimited
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Haley Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
Ensminger, III
Z. Espiritu
Pauline J. DeMartin
Mr. and Mrs. Enrique P. Estacio
Mr. and Mrs. Roberto H. Gandola
Mr. Clifford R. Dennell
Lilia D. Estacio
Lynda M. Gantt, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Dennett
Irma S. Estrada
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert D. Garcia
Mr. Stephen M. Haney
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Denning
Mrs. Maria M. Evans
Robert Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Hannick
Dennis Bethel & Associates, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Evans
Garcia Dance Studio
Donna J. Hanning
Mohammed M. Diab
Mr. Raymond P. Farney
Mrs. Bonnie B. Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Hanselka
Diagnostic Imaging Medical
Nathaniel D. Fast
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Gaskill
Gene C. Hanson
John E. Faulkner
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley R. Gass
Cary D. Harbor
Dr. and Mrs. Barry S. Feldman
Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hares
Group of Santa Maria Diani Companies (Diani Ward Diani, LLC)
Mr. Gerit L. Fenenga
U. Gatchalian
Halliburton
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert W. Harper
Joseph R. Diefenderfer
Ms. Patricia Feola
German Club of Santa Maria
Sharon K. Harris
Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. DiModica
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Feragen
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Gesswein
Dr. and Mrs. Alex T. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Ferini
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Getty
Mr. Richard H. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Diyorio
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ferini
Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Gibilisco, Jr.
Loueen Harsch
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Doane
Mr. Robert T. Ferrence
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Gibson
Terry Hashimoto
The DocuTeam
Jane M. Fesler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Florenciano
Mr. and Mrs. Bill M. Finley
Mr. Malvin H. Giddings, II
Healthcare Financial
David Fisher
Mrs. Betty M. Gillette
Mr. Rande Downer
Honor Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Drenon, Jr.
Benjamin M. Flores
Dominguez
E. Gilmartin Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Troop #50149 Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Troop #50187 Debra M. Glahn Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Gomes
Alex Harrison, M.D., Marian Foundation Golf Tournament Committee Chairman (third from left), with his tournament foursome, from left, Doug Nock, Phillip Benedetti and Stan Shaner during the Marian Foundation Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, March 18 at the Santa Maria Country Club.
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Resources, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hebard Mrs. Mary B. Heiberger Mrs. Betty L. Hennon Ms. Gloria M. Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Jose R. Hernandez Maria Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Javier P. Gonzalez
Mr. Gene F. Hershberger
Mr. Raymundo A. Gonzalez, Jr.
Mrs. Carolyn L. Hicks
Ms. Margaret K. Gooding
Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Marlin K. Gotchal
Ellen Hill
Yael Gott
Mrs. Helen L. Hill
Ms. Lieselotte Graeser
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hirsch
Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Hitching Post Restaurant
Mrs. Victoria M. Hodam
Mr. Charles T. Kirkpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin J. Hoffman
Mrs. Lois A. Kiser
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Hoffman
Ms. Georgia O. Kizziah
Mr. and Mrs. Burton H. Holaday
Mr. Timothy J. Kleinsmith
Sandra C. Holland
Klondike Pizza, Inc.
Ms. Margaret M. Holler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Susan R. Holt
P. Klostermann
Ms. Catherine F. Holtz
Ms. Eleanor M. Klostermann
Home Motors Chevrolet
Mr. and Mrs. Len W. Knight
Mr. William E. Hord
Mr. David J. Knox
Mrs. Grace W. Houlihan
Ms. Darlene V. Krouse
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie B. Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kvek
Mr. Dave Hovde
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin
Tammy L. Hudgins
F. Laemmlen
First Place Paul M. Cook, M.D. Low Gross Award winners, the Rabobank foursome took the top spot at the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation’s 24th Annual Leland “Butch” Simas and Felix Fly, M.D. Memorial Golf Tournament. Pictured from left, Joe Diefenderfer, Matt Richardson, Steve Harding and Bill Racine.
Mr. Kenneth E. Huff
Mr. James H. Laflin
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Majewski
Ms. Bernadine A. McDaniel
Priscilla H. Hurst
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Lamont
Laurie Majewski
Mr. and Ms. Ronald P. McEvoy
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Hyosaka
Alicia T. Lane
Mrs. Edythe M. Major
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Arturo R. Iglesias
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Lange
Trisha Makimoto
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. McIntire
Mrs. Marion M. Ikeda
Kim M. Laplante
Mr. and Mrs. Juliano L. Manalo
Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Mr. Stanley I. Imanaka
Patti M. LaPointe
Leland Mann
Ms. Carina Y. Inay
Sofia Lariz
Magdalena M. Maratas
Mrs. Betty J. McKibben
Industrial Medical Group
Mrs. Margaret T. Larrabee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. March
Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Agnes Larsen
Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo P. Marcos
Emi Inouye
Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Lavagnino
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Marcum
Mrs. Joan R. McNamara
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Ivora
Lee Central Coast Newspapers
Ms. Kathryn A. Marcum
Ms. Florentina Medellin
Jack’s Family Restaurant
Mrs. Patricia M. Leine
Marian Convent Sisters
Medtronic, Inc.
Joseph D. Jackson
Helen A. Lesuer
Ruth Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Leutloff
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. James
Mr. Royce Lewellen and Dr.
of Santa Maria Valley
Dr. and Mrs. Hillel K. Janai
Ann Foxworthy Lewellen
of St. Francis Marian Mullin Hancock Charitable Trust Marian Regional Medical
N. McLaughlin
Carmen C. Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. Moises V. Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Meraviglia
Mrs. Grace M. Jarvis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lewis
J.F. Will Company, Inc.
Janet F. Leyden
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Johnson
Kathleen A. Lienemann
Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Markline
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Craig Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Everett B. Johnson
Mrs. Margaret K. Loder
Ms. Barbara L. Markstone
Mr. Kenneth J. Millington
Mrs. Pamela A. Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Suresh C. Lodha
Mr. and Mrs. William Marsalek
Jean F. Minzenberg
Mr. and Mrs. W. Carter Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Mrs. Marjorie C. Martin
Andrea F. Miranda
Ms. Rose E. Juneau
Marian Regional Medical Center Medical Staff
Miranda Meza Mr. Joe J. Mickels Naomi R. Mier
Richard J. Martin, M.D.
Mission Linen Supply
Mark C. Juretic, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lopez, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron R. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Mitchell
Mrs. Grace C. Kadota
Mr. Jeffrey Lopez
Juan Martinez
Ms. Tomiko Miyamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Toshio Kamo
Lori’s Gifts
Mr. Oscar G. Martinez
Ms. Debra A. Mockler-Young
Jasmine O. Kang
Ms. Emma Lucas
Mr. and Mrs. Tom B. Martinez
Monarch Dunes Golf Course
Karamitsos And Wiltchik A
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Luther
Dr. and Mrs. James B. Mase
Ms. Sharon A. Moore
Ms. Bonnie Lynam, RNFA
Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. Mathews
The Moorehead Family Trust
Dr. and Mrs. James C. Kasper
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Macias
Sachiko D. Matsuda
Linda Mora
Kay’s Country Kitchen
Mr. and Mrs. Michael MacLean
Ms. Beverly J. Matthew
Barbara M. Moreau
Thomas D. Kelly
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Madjedi
Mr. Raymond N. Mayer
Mrs. Estelle M. Moreland
Ms. Barbara L. Kendall
Kaleb C. Madrid
Mr. Robert W. McAllister
Marshand Moreno
Jean Kenton
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Magazino
Mrs. Sharon A. McConnell
Morgan Stanley
Julie Kerhulas
Mr. and Mrs. Arwin L. Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morris
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Killpack
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Mahoney
Ms. Helen King
Main Street Shell Services
Medical Corporation
P. Lombardi
Center Auxiliary
F. McIntosh
J. McCormack Mrs. June A. McCune
Mr. William G. Morton Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Moss
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Pike
Dr. and Mrs. Brian C. Robertson
Mr. Joseph A. Piliero
Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Rodrigues
Mr. and Mrs. Alain Pincot
Mrs. Yolanda I. Rodrigues
Mary S. Pinoli
Ms. Patricia M. Rodriguez
Arlene Pinon
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Rojas
Pioneer Valley High School
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Rojas
ASTRA Program
The Fourth Annual Swiss Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, June 29 at the Rancho Maria Golf Course. Over $10,000 was raised in memory of Sam Manos, “The BBQ King,” to benefit Marian Cancer Care at Mission Hope Cancer Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Rose
Plantel Nurseries, Inc.
Rosemary Hancock Smurr Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Polley
Rotary Club of Nipomo
Mrs. Lois A. Poltl
Rotary Club of Santa Maria
Ms. Violet J. Ponza
Mr. John A. Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Porterfield
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rozeira, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Powell
Ms. Eloise M. Ruiz
Ms. Larue L. Prate
Ms. Lucia Ruiz
Ms. Edith Q. Pray
Mr. Clarence L. Rusconi
Marie W. Price
Mrs. Angela Rutigliano
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Priddy
Mr. and Mrs. Leon H. Sagun
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Pritchett
Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Saiger
Dr. and Mrs. Jon W. Propst
Salas, Inc.
Emma Proroczok
Ms. Ramona Salazar
Drs. Joseph and Annelie Purdy
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Salazar
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Pybas
Mary Salinas
Rabobank, N.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Salling
Sandra Mugg
Mary L. Oswald
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Raffanello
Mr. and Mrs. Homer B. Sanchez
Mr. Eric M. Munro
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Owens
Mrs. Nemesia T. Ramelb
San Luis Diagnostic Center
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Everett L. Pachner
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rampenthal
Santa Barbara Foundation
NAACP
Pacific Petroleum California, Inc.
Rancho Maria Golf Club, Inc.
Santa Barbara Teachers
Dr. and Mrs. Igor J. Nastaskin
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Padilla
Rancho Sisquoc Winery
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Naugle
Nancy M. Paine
Amalia C. Rea
Sister Antoinette Navarro, OSF
Palacios Architects
Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Reade
Mrs. Yolanda M. Neitzke
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Paravato
Veroneka Reade
Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538
Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Ms. Melissa H. Park
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Redden
Santa Maria Kennel Club
Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Parrish
Red Dog Management, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Santillan
Mr. Clifford E. Newbold
Mrs. Roberta L. Parsley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Redman
Alba A. Santos
Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Nguyen
Mr. Richard J. Pastirchak
Ms. Linda A. Reed
SA Wynn Transcription Service
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Nicoll
Don C. Pathirage
Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Reeves
Scentsy Family Foundation
Ms. Frances Norris
Jami O. Patton
Mrs. Carol J. Reiner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schafer
North China Restaurant
Ms. Dawn Paul
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schiber
Mr. Wayne L. Northrup
Frances M. Pedersen
Angela Novoa
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pedersen
Ramona M. Reyes
Drs. David and Mary Oates
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Pedigo
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Reynard
Mrs. Marilyn R. Schobel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ogden
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Penner
Ms. Sandra A. Ricca
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schobel
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Matt Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
C. Neuhauser
A. Olivera, Jr.
J. Pennington
R. Reitmeyer
Mrs. Mildred F. Riewald
Federal Credit Union Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Schmidt, Jr.
R. Schroeder
Olivera Properties LLC
Mrs. Kathrin S. Pereira
Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Righetti
Dr. and Mrs. Albert L. Schultz, Jr.
Orcutt Library
Flora Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Billy R. Rinehart
Ms. Carol L. Schulz
Original Roadhouse Grill
Mrs. Laverne T. Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt R. Rinke
Mr. and Mrs. Dale R.
Mr. and Mrs. Javier C. Orozco
Mr. Douglas Petrick
Ms. Pamela S. Rittman
Mr. and Mrs. Jose R. Orozco
Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Pevny
Riverbench, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Sears
Ms. Julia M. Orr
Connie Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Robbins
SeaStar Enterprises
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Oryall
Sheila Phipps
Mr. John N. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Raul Segura, Sr.
Frank Osborne
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Piatek
Barbara J. Robertson
Mr. Stanley P. Shaner
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Schumacher
Mrs. Sally C. Sheehy
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. Summers
Mrs. Delores F. Sheley
Mr. and Mrs. Raynaldo G. Suniga
Shepard Eye Center
Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Sutter
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Sherrow
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Swann
Mr. Roy A. Sidor
Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Swann
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Viadella
Mr. Roy Wilson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Silbert
Dr. and Mrs. James P. Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Vircsik
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. Wiltse
Mr. Joe D. Silva
Mrs. Sue J. Sword
Mr. Joseph L. Wade
Mrs. Mary E. Winters
Ms. Nettie J. Silva
Sally J. Symonds
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Walk
Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Wise
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Silva
Mr. Benjamin R. Tabar
Mrs. Thelma M. Walker
Mrs. Noreen Withers
Mr. Brian F. Simas
Euchi T. Takagi
Mrs. Barbara R. Walters
Mrs. Dorothy E. Wittenauer
Mrs. Dolores L. Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Talleur
Mr. Robert L. Warren
Women’s Ministry of Saint
Mr. Robert W. Simpson
Dr. and Mrs. Himat G. Tank
Peggy A. Warwick
Mr. Steven Siri
James C. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Watso
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Wood
John H. Sisson
Robert J. Teaford, M.D.
Darlene Watson
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Sisters of St. Francis
Ms. Lillian J. Teran
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Weber
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Woods, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Thayer
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weintraub
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woods, Jr.
Patricia A. Small
Amalia Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. David
Virginia Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Bryn N. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Jewell W. Thomas
Debra J. Smith
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Thomas
Mr. Steven A. Welles
Sharon A. Yamaguchi
Mrs. Shigeko Smith
Ms. Joan A. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Mr. Sam Yamamoto
Smith Electric Service
Joanne Thompson
Alfredo Soto
Mario Tognazzini
Heyward M. Wharton
Mr. and Mrs. Reaf F. Young
Mrs. Marilyn E. Souza
Mrs. Setsuye Tomooka
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. White, Jr.
Ms. Cristian Zamudio
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Toshiko Tomooka
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Whitten
Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Zern
Mrs. Patricia Toubbeh
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wick
Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Ziemba
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Spallino
The Towbes Group, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Wieman
Susan E. Ziemba, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Spire
Toyota & Honda of Santa Maria
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Wilkins
Mr. and Mrs. Keith N. Zurek
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Spoo
Trader Joe’s
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk D. Spry
Trattoria Uliveto
St. Joseph High School
Ms. Mary Tresh
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Mr. Rupert M. Trinidad
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St. Laurent
Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Truby
Ms. Maria Stanciulescu
Mrs. Eileen E. Trujillo
Gary E. Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Bob D. Tuck
STAR Physical Therapy
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Tunnell
Provincial Business
H. Souza, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rocco R. Verlengiere Mr. and Mrs. William J. Veroski, Jr.
A. Wellenkamp
P. Westwood
Mrs. Anne J. Will Mr. and Mrs. John F. Will Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Will Mr. Edward Williams, Jr.
John’s Lutheran Church
Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Wyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Dale J. Young
IN MEMORIAM OR IN CELEBRATION GIFTS Memorial gifts honor a loved one who has passed away. Gifts in celebration honor friends, relatives and colleagues on special occasions. . The contributions acknowledged here were received between November 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Turbow
In Memory of Clinton
In Memory of Fredrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Steis
Adrienne J. Tuttle
F. Asmussen
A. Barenchi
Mrs. Phoebe L. Steveson
Twitchell and Rice, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Mr. and Mrs. James Ramos
Jason A. Stewart
Mrs. Anselma T. Ujano
Ms. Mae E. Stewart
United Methodist Women
Mrs. Nancy Stewart
United Way Mile High
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Stitt
Helen Valdez
Mr. and Mrs. Monte Stone
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Valente
Ms. Dorothy T. Stork
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel
of Santa Maria
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stransky Mr. and Mrs. Amos L. Strawhun John T. Strawn
O. Valenzuela Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Van Belleghem
W. Asmussen Mr. and Mrs. Wesley G. Asmussen Mr. and Mrs. Irwin
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Snodgrass Wendy L. Terrell Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Washbish
E. Branquinho Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brass
In Memory of Glenna
Brumit Diesel, Inc.
L. Barenchi
Ms. Kathleen G. Langenbeck
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Dort
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ott
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Goble
Mr. and Mrs. Lester M. Strong
H. Elizabeth Vancamp
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Porter
Rose Gottlieb
Sister Catherine Sullivan and
Mr. and Mrs. Hendrikus
Mr. Ronald E. Root
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney F. Matye
SM Tire
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. O’Neill
TriCal, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Park
Sister Regine Donner
Vandonzel
Ms. Kathleen K. Sullivan
Mr. Pedro G. Velasquez
Ms. Kathleen M. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Verduzco
Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Patton
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In Memory of Patricia Cardoza
Mrs. Shirley E. Cobb
Newcomers Club of
Mrs. Kathleen J. Jones
Santa Maria Valley
Lompoc Lodge No. 57 Knights of Pythias
In Memory of Ann Cermak
Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Williams
Ms. Joann A. Cermak In Memory of Margaret In Memory of Donald
M. Eberhard
J. Chambers
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Mr. and Mrs. David T. Barker
E. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blough
In Memory of Val Charn
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Geraghty
Louise F. Elliott
Mr. and Mrs. Morris E. Goatley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Elliot
Mr. and Mrs. Keith P. Natzke Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ozzimo
In Memory of Marilyn Clay Kenneth L. Clay, M.D. Javier Cruz, pictured with Debra Scholar, Pediatric Assistant Nurse Manager, receives a Dr. Seuss book with matching plush toy from the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program. Kohl’s sells kid-friendly cause merchandise, with 100 percent of the net profit donated to support kids health and education initiatives in our community and communities nationwide. Proceeds from this Kohl’s program fund Marian outreach programs teaching healthy nutrition and fitness to underserved children.
In Memory of Mary Eberle In Memory of Terry S. Cole
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Snodgrass
Ms. Renee Parker
Mr. and Mrs. James Snyder
In Memory of Jack Cairney
In Memory of Katherine
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Tognazzini
Mr. Bob Barnes and
R. Crowe
Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Kelsey
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jellison In Memory of Ruth Egan Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Bell
Ms. Neilla M. Cenci
In Memory of Louise M. Feragen
Ms. Lynne S. Miller
Mr. Donald E. Feragen
In Memory of William
Ms. Margaret S. Nickson
Ms. Mary Feragen
L. Caldera, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stofan
Ms. Carol Mulcahy
Mrs. Judith Bartel
L. Tognazzini L. Washbish
Mr. and Mrs. James E. White
Sue Rutledge
In Memory of Jim G. Burch
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
W. Quigley Mrs. Vera A. Simmons
In Memory of Bettie Clough
Mr. and Mrs. James Ramos
Mr. and Mrs. Randall
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Acquistapace In Memory of John
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Barca
In Memory of Frank
In Memory of Frances
J. Barlogio, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Battles, Jr.
W. Davis, Jr.
A. Franzen
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Battles, Jr.
Mrs. Lorraine M. Bewley
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Corvi
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Claycamp
In Memory of Lois Begg
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Chabot
Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. Sorenson
Ms. Patricia G. Caird
Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Diamond
Ms. Mary J. Hollinger
Ms. Evelyn M. Donati
In Memory of Michael J. Davis
In Memory of Albert P. Benoit
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Donati
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Miller
Mrs. Arleen Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hampton
Mary J. Trettevik
Mrs. Rosalie Minetti
In Memory of Grace E. Depuy
In Memory of Myron Bettencourt
Janice Pond
Mr. Richard L. Depuy
Mrs. Helen F. Bright
Mr. and Mrs. Manfred C. Sander
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Gomes
Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Smith
In Memory of Fred L. Dotson
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald V. Teixeira
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Torres
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Will
Ms. Cheryl J. Mauchette
In Memory of Nadine
In Memory of Ron Frazier Mrs. Lela M. Souza In Memory of Beatrice Freitas Mrs. Helen E. Silva In Memory of Virginia Giles Mr. Timothy V. Garvin and Mrs. Cynthia Drake
Ms. Marie Pearson
In Memory of Esther B. Ginsberg
E. Bondurant
In Memory of Alice Caldon
Ms. Mary Lou Pearson
Ms. Katlyn Cotton
Priscilla Fellows
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Czarnecki
Ms. Linda L. Sanders In Memory of Harry
Mrs. Floris B. Walter In Memory of Donald J. Brooker Mrs. R. Joan Brooker
In Memory of Al Canup
In Memory of Elizabeth
W. Goodchild
Charlene Stadtmiller
J. Douglass
Mrs. Mae Dutra
Michelle L. Barry
Mrs. Dolores B. Malinowski Ms. Susan Rubel
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In Memory of Gratia Greene
Laurel Brod
In Memory of Bob Lively
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Crowe
Mrs. Shirley E. Cobb
Cynthia Schorr
Mrs. Dolores B. Malinowski
Michele Decant
Linda A. Witham In Memory of Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Espinoza In Memory of Patricia
B. Griffith
In Memory of Davideen Hurley
L. Lizarraga
Jeanette Hamer
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Kinsey
Mrs. Carol A. Chambers
In Memory of Jared M. Hurley
In Memory of Concha B. Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Kinsey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Mr. and Mrs. JohnPaul F. Stornetta
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce V. McBroom, Jr. Mrs. Nancy J. Roady Mr. and Mrs. Alan Share
In Memory of Ricky L. Guthrie
E. Baldiviez
Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Guthrie
In Memory of John J. Kessler
Mr. Justin Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Clark
In Memory of Leona R. Love
Ms. Pam Myers
Mrs. Dona S. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. James Hartle
Wanda Salzer
Mr. Jerre L. Hutchins
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Weisshaupt In Memory of Frank L. Matthews Nathan L. Miller In Memory of Renee McKenzie
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Robertson
In Memory of Don Luttman
In Memory of Helen Hadley
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sobczak
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Dvorak
Mr. Michael Hadley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Stadnick
Ms. Evelyn M. Donati In Memory of Marion Mehl
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Terry
In Memory of Lorita K. Luttman
Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler C. Wardrip
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Dvorak
In Memory of Mary E. Landrum
In Memory of Glenna
In Memory of Doris Metz
Ms. Marjorie L. Chandler
J. Mahoney
Quinn Company
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald V. Teixeira
Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Shiffrar
Connie M. Fineschi
In Memory of Sarah L. Mainini
In Memory of Suzanne D. Miano
In Memory of Marie F. Hauser
Liz Hatch
Doris L. Brolio
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bisho
Cannon
Mrs. Helen K. Kawaguchi
Newcomers Club of
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Brickey
In Memory of Marian
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Lauterbach
M. Hancock Mr. and Mrs. John Gherini In Memory of Opal M. Hansford Mr. and Mrs. David W. Stamey
In Memory of Loretta A. Lara
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. King In Memory of Kevin Hayes
Rebecca J. Sainz
Mr. and Mrs. Perry N. Clyatt
Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, LLC
Santa Maria Valley Mrs. Flora M. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Brickey Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hoffman
In Memory of Betty J. Maple
Mr. James E. Italiano
In Memory of Donald R. Hilbig
Mr. George C. Webster, II
Ms. Marianne Cebulski
Juan
Mr. and Mrs. Rod E. Ferguson
Effie C. Yamano
Mr. Konrad Jones
Ms. Bernadine A. Neil
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Miner
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Palmeri
In Memory of Lewis S. Howard
In Memory of Terry L. Leatham
Ms. Karen S. Santoro
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Palmeri
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Bates
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Griffin
Mr. Kenneth D. Sharp
Anne Priestman
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Sharp
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk D. Spry
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart J. Shelley
Mr. Alan Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wick
In Memory of Regina Marcellini
Ms. Patricia M. Wiltse
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Basile
Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Ziemba
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Brush
Inspired by the troop’s co-leader, who has been battling breast cancer, members of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Troops 50187 and 50149 donated $400 along with Girl Scout cookies and homemade breast cancer pins for the enjoyment of patients at Marian Cancer Care at Mission Hope Cancer Center.
Vini Mara
In Memory of Ruth Milburn
Ms. Myrna Maraviglia
Helen Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Paul
In Memory of Ruth A. Mills
Ms. Lydia A. Trumbull
Ms. Ann Baker
In Memory of Maxine Markota
In Memory of Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Amstutz
L. Mougeotte
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bird
Pamela S. Mougeotte
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burns
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In Memory of Dean Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Larsh Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Reeves
Lapp, Fatch, Myers & Gallagher Accountants Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Moss
In Memory of The Sandy
In Memory of Henry S. Telleria
Hill Elementary Victims
Kathleen M. Telleria
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton In Memory of Mary Telleria
Mrs. Lela M. Souza In Memory of H. O.
Mrs. Charlotte Wellenkamp
Nelson, M.D. Ernest W. Degasparis Family Trust
In Memory of Ardis E. Scotti Marla A. Ziemba
In Memory of Frank H. Nunez Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Ziemba
In Memory of Judith Turk In Memory of Adelina Silva Mr. Joe D. Silva
In Memory of Elizabeth
In Memory of Paul Nunez
A. Newark
Ms. Julie Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Barca Mr. Bob Barnes and Mrs. Judith Bartel
Kathleen M. Telleria
In Memory of Gene Olivera
Judith A. Bartel Mr. and Mrs. James G. Battles, Jr.
In Memory of Mary J. Silva
Ms. Ann Blair
Ms. Mary D. Azevedo
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bonetto
D.E.S. Club of Santa Maria Valley
Mrs. Helen F. Brannon
Ms. Frances A. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin In Memory of Robert W. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Battles, Jr.
Mr. Bob Barnes and Mrs.
E. Branquinho
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bonetto
In Memory of Viola M. Oxrider
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Colli
Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Evey
Hampton Farming
Mr. and Mrs. Charles
W. Cossa, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Diamond
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Jones
Company, Inc.
W. Cossa, Jr.
Santa Maria Lawn Bowling Club
Mr. Robert W. Levinson
Ms. Evelyn M. Donati
In Memory of Frances
In Memory of Dale L. Sorenson
Mr. and Mrs. Burton R. Parsons
Mrs. Mae Dutra
M. Pardini
Mrs. Dolores B. Malinowski
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pogue
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gagarin
Mrs. Helen F. Bright
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Donati
East Donovan Lanes Mr. and Mrs. Dan T. Iriyama
Mr. and Mrs. Everett B. Johnson Mrs. Rosalie Minetti
In Memory of Wayne Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ozzimo
Mrs. Helen E. Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Porter Ms. Susan Rubel
In Memory of Bertha Pinon
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Saladin
Yolanda Daugherty
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Porter In Memory of Earl E. Souza
Mrs. Helen A. Rose
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Adam, Jr.
Mrs. Olivia L. Tonascia
In Memory of Billy V. Starr
In Memory of Antonia Uribe
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Starr
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Espinoza
In Memory of Doris S. Stephens
In Memory of Peter Vallozza
Mrs. Sue J. Sword
In Memory of Barbara Podlesni
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dolan
Mrs. Shirley E. Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Torres
Mrs. Viola B. McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton
Mrs. Helen E. Silva
In Memory of Joseph Prandini
In Memory of Betty Lou Teixeira
In Memory of Annie G. Viegas
Maureen A. Mahoney
Ms. Mary D. Azevedo
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Gomes
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Stamey
Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Will In Memory of Charles J. Newman Mrs. Sue J. Sword In Memory of Harry E. Nichol
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Battles, Jr. In Memory of Ronald E. Rayner
Mrs. Lorraine M. Bewley
In Memory of Christine F. Voyce
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Diyorio
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Caroni
Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Ziemba
Mrs. Mary L. Rabska
Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Dias
In Memory of Leslie E. Vrieze
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Bullock
In Memory of Connie Razo
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Donati
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Bacon
Mr. and Mrs. Jelmer Dorreboom
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Razo
Elva J. Hohe
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Del Re
Mrs. Kathleen J. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Franzen
Magner-Maloney Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. David G. Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Bright
Ms. Patricia L. Munro In Memory of Joe Rina In Memory of James O. Nixon
Mrs. Betty Rina
Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Kroenke Robertson-Bryan, Inc.
Mrs. Rosalie Minetti Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Moss
In Memory of Richard B. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Russ Zink
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Polley
Mrs. Kathleen J. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Caroni
In Memory of Roy Rose
Mr. Fred A. Donati
Christopher Rose
M. Quaresma, Sr. Mrs. Helen E. Silva Mrs. Lela M. Souza Mrs. Charlotte Wellenkamp
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Carole Wilder
In Memory of Tom Roberts
In Memory of Ethel Novo
Mrs. Kathleen J. Jones
Home and Crematory
In Memory of Loretta White Mr. and Mrs. George M. Lauterbach
In Memory of John L. Young
In Honor of Todd M.
In Honor of Deborah A. Schobel
In Honor of Team
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Claycamp
Erickson, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krause
End Cancer Now
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Goble
Mr. Richard C. Erickson
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis J. Tunnell
Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Dennis In Honor of Kimberly Streker
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard In Honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Parsons
Joseph A. Olivera, Jr. In Honor of Sister Janet Corcoran, OSF
Ernest W. Degasparis Family Trust
In Honor of Sue J. Sword Mr. and Mrs. John Gherini
Mr. Dante E. Tognazzi, Jr. In Honor of Deborah
In Honor of Patricia Weekley
In Honor of Mary Cronan
A. Rothanzl
Mr. Bill M. Price
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Spallino
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Follett
LI G HT U P A LI FE
Santa Maria Celebration
Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 PM First United Methodist Church 311 S. Broadway, Santa Maria For more information, please call the Marian Foundation at 805.739.3595.
The individuals listed on these pages contributed in honor or in memory of a loved one to the Light Up a Life tree lighting ceremony in 2012 to benefit Marian Hospice.
Ms. Rita A. Calvert
Mrs. Betty G. Cossa
Ann H. Cameron
Mr. Peter J. De Kluyver
Bernadett N. Cano
Emily A. De Young
Mr. and Mrs. David Careaga
Mrs. Jean Denmun
Mrs. Jeanie C. Ader
Rita Benton
Ofelia Carriedo
Joyce L. Dezellem
Eloise C. Aguillon
Mr. and Mrs. Tony A. Bettencourt
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Carriel
Vanette Diaz
Reba J. Alger
Bobbie Biely and Gail Craine
Nevart Carroll
Mrs. Gloria F. Dickey
Catherine J. Alsup
Audrey H. Bowman
Marcella M. Carty
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Dicus
Ms. Anna Artiaga
Richard J. Boyle
Ms. Joann A. Cermak
H. Eileen Dohl
Dr. and Mrs. Muthiyaliah Y. Babu
Mr. William A. Bracamonte
Mr. and Mrs. Alex G. Chavez
Elizabeth Douglas
Anthony E. Baca
Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Brannon
Anna C. Compton
Rosalie C. Dowty
Glenna L. Barenchi
Mrs. Anita L. Brogdon
Eleanor Jane Conley
Ria Drahmann
Mr. Bob Barnes and
Jack Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Cordero
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Eames
Shirley C. Bryant
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
Debbie Esselstrom
Mrs. Judith Bartel Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bendele
Pamela Burke
W. Cossa, Jr.
Mr. Leroy C. Facciani
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Sister Pius Fahlstrom, OSF
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Lossing
Mr. and Mrs. James Ramos
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wick
Mr. and Mrs. Helmut W. Figge
Mrs. Judith A. Lundberg
Ms. Sandra A. Ricca
Mrs. Anne J. Will
Michael W. Filipponi
Jean M. Mackenzie
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Roady
Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Will
Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Flores
Mrs. Norrine A. Madson
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Rodriguez
Linda M. Williams
Peggy Flynn
Mrs. Claire C. Magee
Mrs. Margaret A. Rowell
Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Wise
Gayle K. Ford
Maureen A. Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. Al Sanchez
Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Zachrich
Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Fredieu
Vivian Malicdem
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy C. Sauer
Marla A. Ziemba
Muriel E. Gade
Peggi Martinez-Arnold
Mr. Eugene L. Schaefer
Susan E. Ziemba, M.D.
Joan Garcia
Ms. Andrea M. Mather
Junivere Schwindler
Sophie M. Zydron
Merilyn L. Garcin
Mr. and Ms. Ronald P. McEvoy
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Selken
Mrs. Betty M. Gillette
Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon R. Green
F. McIntosh
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sheehy
Mrs. Maxine M. Grgich
Mrs. Betty J. McKibben
Mrs. Sally C. Sheehy
Mrs. Agnes S. Grogan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. McKinsey
Richard L. Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Grogan
Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Sharon M. Silveira
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Guggia
N. McLaughlin
Mrs. Dolores L. Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Guida
Mr. and Mrs. Steve McMillan
Sharon L. Simundson
Jeanette M. Harelson
Tasha Mendez
Sisters of St. Francis
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hassett
Mary C. Middleton
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm G. Hearne
Frances C. Montoya
Catherine G. Smith
Mr. Lewis H. Height, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Moses
Mrs. Shigeko Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Heinzler
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Mrozek
Irene Soderquist
Nancy P. Hight
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Munoz
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stone
Istar Holliday
James E. Neuschwander
Ms. Kathleen M. Sullivan
Mrs. Linda A. Holt
Mrs. Isabel Z. Noriega
Linda Sullivan
Mr. William E. Hord
Bill Novak
Marguerite M. Swain
Mrs. Grace W. Houlihan
Dr. and Mrs. Robert
Mrs. Sue J. Sword
Fran Hutchinson Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ibsen Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Jaquez
W. Okerblom Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Olivera, Jr.
Provincial Business
Sally J. Symonds Ms. Judith M. Tani Mrs. Mary D. Thomas
Diane M. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Javier C. Orozco
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald C. Tinney
Grace A. Kalal
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pedersen
Sherrie J. Todd
Sarah B. Keane
Frances M. Pedersen
Jacqueline Toler
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Kee
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Pedigo
Mrs. Yatsue D. Tomooka
Catharine Keene
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Mrs. Edna C. Torres
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Killpack
J. Pennington
Mrs. Suzanne F. Tosti
Ms. Helen King
Ms. Leonore C. Penny
Mrs. Patricia Toubbeh
Margaret A. King
Mrs. Kathrin S. Pereira
Mr. Al Quod and Mrs.
Mrs. Lois A. Kiser
Mr. Manuel V. Pereira
Ms. Elizabeth A. Koster
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Prevost
Elizabeth J. Van Berckelaer
Marjorie J. Kraft
Mary H. Quandt
Sharon Veith
Mr. Peter G. Krynak
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Carlota Villalobos
Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Kurz
M. Quaresma, Sr.
Karen Trapp
Ramona J. Villanueva
Dr. Paul R. Lee
Ralph J. Quinn, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Walk
Mr. and Mrs. Werner E. Leo
Tami Rabska
Ms. Frances A. Walker
Mrs. Alice A. Liechti
Melva B. Ragadio
Alberta F. Walls
Mrs. Margaret K. Loder Mrs. Anita S. Loredo Mrs. Florence J. Lormans
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TH E J O U RN EY O F SAI NT FRAN CIS Saint Francis of Assisi has a special place in Marian Regional Medical Center (Marian) history. Saint Francis is the patron of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, Marian’s founding sponsors. He is known as the model of brotherly love for all creation—a model that all members of the Marian family commit to model in our human compassion and kindness for all we serve.
This special Saint Francis was created by Reto Demetz of the Demetz Studio of Ortisei, Italy, an internationally recognized creator of religious art. The stone from which Francis was crafted was taken from the ranges of Carrara, Italy—the same region from which Michelangelo secured the marble he used to create his great works like the Pieta, now displayed in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
This summer a special Francis was welcomed to the Marian campus thanks to the generosity of the Robert and Marcia Ibsen family, and to the vision of Sister Patricia Rayburn, OSF, Provincial Minister for the Sisters of Saint Francis. When the new hospital was nearing completion, the Sisters felt a Francis of some stature was called for against the large scale of the facility. In Sister Pat’s words, “A Francis that is a comforting, healing presences to all who enter the campus.”
The creation of this likeness commenced in November of 2011 and was completed in June of 2012. He weighs 10, 150 pounds. He was transported by boat from Italy to Long Beach, California, and continued by ground transport to Santa Maria. He was placed at the entrance to the Marian campus on Saturday, July 13, 2013.
A likeness that modeled the Saint Francis known to Gubio, Italy was selected. As the story goes, a fierce wolf was terrorizing the village of Gubio. Seeking out this wild wolf, Saint Francis approached him, quietly calling him, “Brother wolf” and gently tamed him to become a guardian and protector of the people of Gubio. Hence, the likeness of Saint Francis as guardian and protector to all patients, families and visitors entering Marian enjoy the peaceful welcome of his safe and comforting presence.
The Ibsen Family provided the gift to create Saint Francis in honor of the Sisters of Saint Francis and their health care ministry at Marian Regional Medical Center. The Sisters, and all members of the Marian family extend their tremendous gratitude to Robert and Marcia Ibsen and Family for their friendship and support of Marian’s healing work. This beautiful likeness will forever serve as a comforting healing presence to all who enter the Marian campus.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ST. FRANCIS Artist Reto Demetz of the Demetz Studio of Ortisei, Italy shown with his wooden carving sitting atop the block of marble used to create Saint Francis.
Sculpting of the carrera marble stone in progress as the likeness starts to emerge.
Saint Francis near completion shown with the wooden carving used to guide the process.
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A completed Saint Francis is prepared for the journey via boat to California.
Saint Francis arrives on the Marian campus in his wooden crating.
Saint Francis is removed from his protective shipping ‘cocoon.’
Saint Francis is gingerly placed by crane upon his pedestal at the entrance to Marian Regional Medical Center.
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Charles J. Cova, Marian President and CEO speaks before a draped statue at the blessing and unveiling event for Marian employees physicians, volunteers and friends on July 24, 2013.
THAN K YO U TO O U R BOARD LEAD ERS FOUNDATION BOARD
Al Schultz, M.D., Chair Rob Buchanan, Vice Chair Cynthia Schur, Secretary/ Treasurer Gregory Beebe Bill Burress, Past Chair Charles J. Cova, President & CEO Robert Dichmann, M.D. Sister Pius Fahlstrom, OSF Kevin Ferguson, M.D., President, Medical Staff Michael Galloway Marcy Ginkel Stephanie M. Grogan, Vice President, Philanthropy Angelica Gutierrez Laura Hoffman King Barbara Johnson Sofia Lariz Larry Lavagnino, Honorary Jodi Mrozek, Chair, Volunteer Council Mary Oates, M.D. Joe Olivera, Honorary Lauren Pincot Carol Reiner, Honorary Anne Rigali Jane Rooney Mary Spallino Sue Sword, Honorary Denise Valente Jeff York
HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BOARD
Mike McNulty, Chair Jacqueline Frederick, Esq., Vice Chair Rebecca Alarcio Lupe Alvarez, Esq. Todd D. Bailey, Jr., M.D. Sister Amy Bayley, RSM Peggy Blough Kathy Castello Charles J. Cova, President & CEO Terry Fibich, Secretary Steve Flood, D.D.S. Kevin L. Ferguson, M.D., President, Medical Staff Jonathan E. Fow, M.D., Chief of Staff Angelica Gutierrez Michael S. Hardy, Esq. Ernest Jones, M.D. Sister Sheral Marshall, OSF Vincent Martinez, Esq. Juan Reynoso, M.D. Sister Barbara Staats, OSF Kath Tompkins, AGCH Foundation Board Chair
Al Schultz, M.D., MRMC Foundation Board Chair John F. Will
PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS BOARD
Gene Alarcon, Chair Sister Pius Fahlstrom, OSF, Vice Chair Carrick Adam, M.D. Carolyn Baldiviez, D.D.S. Leo Corona Charles J. Cova, President & CEO Robert Freeman Patricia Gomez
David Merlo Ruth Moran Sister Mary Louis Provo, OSF, Secretary/Treasurer Sister Jeanne Rollins, OSF
MARIAN HEALTH SERVICES BOARD
Sister Pius Fahlstrom, OSF, Chair Robert Moss, M.D., Vice Chair Sue Andersen, Vice President & CFO, Secretary/Treasurer Charles J. Cova, President & CEO Kevin Ferguson, M.D.
The Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation was established in 1982 to secure philanthropic support for Marian and the health care mission of the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity.
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