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Local residents who died recently include:
Rosalie Lefkowitz, 95, grew up in San Francisco, graduating from Lowell in 1946 and attending both Stanford University and UC Berkeley. She met her husband on a blind date before they married in San Francisco and later moved to Menlo Park and then South Palo Alto with their children. After a stint in Sweden, the family returned home where Rosalie would remain active in community organizations and return to school for her master’s in computer mathematics, working for over a decade as a programmer. The rest of her life she would continue her commitments to her family and community.
Diane Welles, 84, grew up in Whittier, California, where she attended high school. She later graduated from the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, and worked a variety of jobs, including many years at the Opera Co. in San Francisco and Mills Florist in Palo Alto. Diane was passionate about helping others, collecting and reading books, writing and spending time with her family. She is remembered as kind, funny, generous and wise.
Matthew Silverman, 40, was raised in Mountain View where he excelled as a math and science student and where he was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He continued his studies and involvement in marching band throughout treatment, was cured and went on to study at UCLA. He then followed a calling to do missionary work in Haiti before being hired at SFSU to train graduates in clinical laboratory science and continuing his commitment to his faith as a youth pastor before his marriage and diagnosis of intestinal cancer.
Laurence Blickman, 71, a resident of Atherton, is fondly remembered as the CEO of BT Commercial Real Estate. He worked his way through UC Berkeley as a cook and car salesman, earning his degree in business, which led him to start his own company at a young age. He received many accolades in the position, being named Investment Broker of the Year multiple times, while still making time to explore his love of cooking, golfing and traveling with family, his two dogs, and as a devoted Cal sports fan. He and his wife Victoria have been married 22 years.
Barbara Perret, 71, is remembered for her vibrant laughter, eyes and life, and her love of her family and kindness to others. Her favorites, like Ringo Starr, the San Francisco Giants and Godzilla, remind others of her presence and celebratory nature. She was an accomplished baker and chef and a warm presence to others, always displaying care and concern for family and friends.
To read full obituaries, leave remembrances and post photos, go to Lasting Memories at obituaries.rwcpulse.com/obituaries/.
