All Obituaries

Gerald G. Foley died on Monday, April 8, 2024 with his brother and cousins by his side. He was born in Manchester, England on February 24, 1956 to Patrick and Stella Foley. Immigrating to San Francisco with his family in 1960. Gerald graduated from St. Gabriel School (1970) and Sacred Heart High School (1974). He worked for United Airlines, Holy Cross Cemetery, and CYO Transportation. He loved music, especially jazz, and played harmonica in a band called “Looking for the Good” in...

Inez R. Phillips was born on August 26, 1918, in Belle Rose, Louisiana. She was the youngest of nine children born to John and Ophelia Robinson. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized under the pastorate of her grandfather Rev. J. W. Lewis, at Christ Baptist Church. Her early childhood education was at W. H. Reed Elementary School and W. H. Reed Junior High School in Belle Rose, Louisiana. Later, she moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she resided with her brother and...

Born and Raised in Baton Rouge, LA, Dolores graduated from St. Francis Xavier Hight School. She attended St. Mary's Infirmary's School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon completion she returned home and married Robert C. Williams in 1958. Six children were born to this union, 3 in Baton Rouge and 3 after the couple relocated to San Francisco.  Dolores' professional career included ICU and Methadone Clinic Nursing. When her children were young, Dolores took on...

Bette Rae (Covall) Goldman was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Bette was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Goldman of 70 years. The two travelled extensively in their years together mostly by piloting their own boat to Mexico & Alaska. Bette was an avid "A" tennis player enjoying many friends at the Westlake Park Tennis courts. Bette had such a wanderlust for travel, she would always say "Book It Dano". She will join her...

Concha Espil, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, at the age of 99 in her Parkside District home surrounded by her loving family. Concha took on several jobs, including working for the City and County of San Francisco, but her main role was being the best mother possible for her children. Not only did she raise her own children, she cared for and nurtured her grandchildren, great grandchildren and several children from the...

George Haddad was born in British- mandate Palestine on July 21st, 1928 to Elias Haddad and Nifajeh Khoury. He attended schools in Tulkarm and Haifa graduating from St. Luke's College, Haifa. He later met and married Nada Kotite in Beirut, Lebanon in 1963. To this union one son was born, Mazen. George departed this life on February 27th, 2024 at his home in San Francisco, CA. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Mazen; nieces: Suhair, Naila, Randa and Suha; nephews: Zuhair, Ziad and...

Lena Cresci, a cherished sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on February 21st, 2024, in San Francisco at the age of 89. Born in Porticello, Sicily, on August 5, 1934, Lena moved to San Francisco in 1947, building a new life with her family. Her heart remained closely tied to her Sicilian roots, and she treasured trips to Italy, reconnecting with old friends and creating new memories. Lena's humor and spirited nature never failed to brighten the lives of those around...

John McGuire’s Obituary John “Jack” Francis McGuire, 78, of San Francisco passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jack grew up in San Francisco, a city he proudly loved and never left. He worked at City College of San Francisco for 38 years as a coach and teacher where he positively influenced and changed the lives of countless young men and women. Jack will be dearly missed and always remembered. Jack was predeceased by his mother, Irene...