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George W. Artz, B.A. ’37, Feb. 12. The Sacramento native served in the Army during World War II and was a lawyer with Desmond, Miller & Artz. He helped form Alcan Pacific Co., a general contractor with operations throughout the West and in Okinawa and Thailand. He was a member and past chairman of the SCU Board of Regents. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and six children.

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Alan Mateer, August 22. After a military career serving in World War II, the Korean War and three tours in Vietnam, he retired from the Air Force in 1970 and became legal counsel for the California Department of Motor Vehicles, eventually becoming chief legal counsel. He retired from the DMV in 1989. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and dining with friends. He is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Adrian  Schoorl, March 11. He was an administrative law judge with the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. He is survived by his wife, Blanca, and three children.

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Robert A. Vatuone B.S. ’51, May 16. A native of San Jose, he was an SCU law professor after graduating from the law school. As a lawyer, he practiced with the Al Ruffo law firm; Delmas, Berwick, Vatuone & Kettmann; Vatuone & Kettmann; and Vatuone, Meckler & Miller. He focused on real estate law, family law, and legal malpractice. He was chosen by the federal court to be the lead plaintiff in a class action securities fraud case resulting in a greater percentage of the settlement going to class members. In retirement, he served as an ombudsman for nursing homes in Santa Cruz County. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Roxanne, four children, two stepdaughters, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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John O’Brien. B.S. ’52, Sept. 3, 2008. A lifelong Hollister resident, he served two years in the Army and then worked for the state attorney general’s office. He served as district attorney of San Benito County from 1958-66 and as city attorney for Hollister for more than 24 years. He and Frank Borelli B.S. ’56, J.D. ’60, formed a legal practice and worked together for 48 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol, four children, and seven grandchildren.

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Herbert J. Cropper, June 16. He served in the Air Force, worked for the IRS, and owned and operated H & P Liquors in San Jose. He was a graduate of San Jose State University. He practiced law in San Jose for more than 20 years, then opened Mr. Cash Check Cashing Stores, retiring to Palm Desert. Survivors include his wife, Meredith, two children, one stepdaughter, six grandchildren, and two siblings.

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Andrew William Dodd, Feb. 4. A 17-year coach of the mock trial program at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, nothing gave him more joy than to praise his alma mater as he prepped senior students for college applications and eventually, law school. Those who knew him professionally took great pleasure in watching him as he fought such pharmaceutical companies as Merck, Eli Lilly, and Wyeth. He dedicated his career to helping families affected by vaccine injuries, and testified in Congress in support of a bill that led to the creation of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Survivors include his wife, Dikranuhy, two children, and two siblings.

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Vincent Arnerich B.S.C. ’67, May 26. An avid Broncos fan, he practiced law in San Jose. He is survived by an uncle and a cousin. Gary Alan Gavello, B.A. ’67, Aug. 21, 2008. The San Francisco native served in the Army in Korea and received the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service. He began practicing law with the firm of Hassard Bonnington in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Kristina, and three children.

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James Hoyt Dozier, Sept. 28, 2008. The Indiana native served in the Navy until his 1963 retirement as commander. He served as finance director for the city of Los Altos before practicing as a real estate and estate-planning attorney. He is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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Joe Faria, B.A. ’71, Oct. 16, 2008. He was an attorney, a member of Portuguese lodges, a Scout leader, and an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

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Roberta T. Kuguenko, June 18.

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Anita Arellano, June 21. A graduate of San Jose State University, she worked as a university librarian in Berkeley before moving to the Monterey Peninsula in 1963. She taught at Monterey Peninsula College, and also served as president of the academic senate. She practiced law for many years. She managed several political campaigns and was a delegate to the 1984 Democratic Convention. She served on both the Alameda and Monterey Democratic Central Committees. She is survived by her husband, Carl Pohlhammer. Kathryn Elaine Cordier Lyne, J.D./MBA, Aug. 26, 2008. The native of Coldspring, Texas, practiced law in California, specializing in corporation law for small business and testamentary law. She is survived by two children and four grandchildren.

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Petra Gemmingen-Morris, June 28. She was a graduate of Holy Cross College, and earned an R.N. degree from Monterey Peninsula College in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Bruce, three children, her parents, and four siblings.