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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Thomas Elsner, J.D., M.A.
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By PGIAA Board
In In Memoriam
Posted March 27, 2025

In Memoriam: Thomas Elsner, J.D., M.A.

Thomas Elsner, J.D., M.A. In Memorandum: PGIAA remembers Tom Elsner, a beloved Professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute, Jungian Training Analyst, and devoted husband and father: Thomas Elsner, [...]

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In Memoriam: Paul T. Nelson
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted July 29, 2023

In Memoriam: Paul T. Nelson

Paul T. Nelson April 16, 1941–July 11, 2023 (PhD 2008 Mythological Studies) When his daughter, Naznin, asked me if I could write Paul’s obit for the YS News, I was frankly intimidated. I didn’t [...]

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In Memoriam: Thomas Gottwald
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted July 3, 2023

In Memoriam: Thomas Gottwald

Celebrating the life and legacy of Thomas Gottwald Long-time Pacifica Director of Facilities, Transportation and Security  (1996-2018), Thomas Gotwald died recently, following a valiant fight [...]

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In Memoriam: Cheryl Chisholm
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted June 23, 2023

In Memoriam: Cheryl Chisholm

Cheryl Chisholm April 15, 1945 – June 17, 2023 Cheryl Chisholm, daughter of Harriet Nash and Charles Sumner Chisholm and mother to Hallie Spencer Hobson, transitioned to become an ancestor [...]

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In Memoriam: Betty DeShong Meador
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted June 14, 2023

In Memoriam: Betty DeShong Meador

In Memoriam: Betty DeShong Meador January 24, 1931 – February 20, 2023 Loving mother, author, and psychotherapist Betty DeShong Meador passed away on February 20, 2023, at age 92. Her [...]

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In Memoriam: Kevin Sousa
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted June 2, 2023

In Memoriam: Kevin Sousa

Kevin Sousa, local musician and ‘heartbeat of the South Bay,’ dies at 52 Kevin Sousa, the South Bay’s proverbial Renaissance man, who was a singer-songwriter, musician, surfer, teacher, [...]

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In Memoriam: Marshall Chrostowski, Pacifica’s Transformational Land Manager
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam, News & Announcements
Posted May 10, 2023

In Memoriam: Marshall Chrostowski, Pacifica’s Transformational Land Manager

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In Memoriam: Leona V Marie
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted April 11, 2023

In Memoriam: Leona V Marie

Leona V Marie July 11, 1942 – March 5, 2023 Leona passed away peacefully in Sarah House of Santa Barbara in the loving presence of family and friends. Her younger brother recalls his childhood [...]

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In Memoriam: Jeremy David Sarka
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted March 28, 2023

In Memoriam: Jeremy David Sarka

Jeremy David Sarka Jeremy David Sarka May 10, 1987 – Nov 7, 2022 35 years A beautiful life completed Jeremy died of natural causes suddenly on November 7, 2022 (diabetic ketoacidosis). We [...]

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In Memoriam: Justin James Dixon
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By PGIAA ADMIN
In In Memoriam
Posted October 17, 2022

In Memoriam: Justin James Dixon

Justin James Dixon Obituary Born July 4, 1968, Rockville, Connecticut. Died October 8th, 2022, Tucson, Arizona Survived by his husband, Dale Thompson, his parents Jerry and Marjorie Dixon, his [...]

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