Category: In Memoriam

"Dear Chargers, I am writing to honor and remember our colleague, Sergio Leonardo. Sergio suffered a medical emergency and passed away suddenly at home on the evening of Friday, March 22, 2024. He served Cypress College for 28 years, most recently as our grounds coordinator. A viewing and rosary will be"

"Cypress College is remembering retiree Colette Johnson, one of the campus’ initial cohort of employees who helped open the new campus in 1966. Johnson was an administrative assistant with a passion for serving students and participating in campus events where she cheered on those who represented the college. Johnson died on"

"Mark Eaton’s path to a record-setting NBA career could have been a Hollywood script. But, dig deeper and it also accurately depicts the role of community colleges: an instructor sees possibility and sets a student on a path they never expected. Eaton — the college’s 2004 Alumnus of the Year, the"

"Cypress College is remembering retired professor and coach Tom Lubin. One of the college’s pioneering faculty, Lubin was a chemistry professor who is fondly recalled for his memorable lessons — including jumping off a building — and for his devotion to students, including standouts Swen Nater and Mark Eaton. The Lubin Family has"

"Cypress College is remembering Robert Mercer, a long-time Journalism Department Chair who died on Tuesday morning (January 21, 2020). Mr. Mercer retired from Cypress College in 2015, almost 20 years after being hired. Mr. Mercer brought the Cypress College Journalism Program into the digital age. He was a pioneer in convergence"

"Cypress College is remembering long-time Foundation Board of Directors Member and Alumnus Walter Bowman, who passed away on Sunday (November 17, 2019). Mr. Bowman, a former mayor of Cypress, is being memorialized this evening. Mr. Bowman’s association with Cypress College is long and strong. He enrolled at Cypress College following military"

"Cypress College is remembering Don Tyrrell, a 35-year employee who continued to support the campus following his retirement in 2005. Mr. Tyrrell, a resident of Westminster, died on August 22. He was 81. Mr. Tyrrell was a counselor serving business majors during his entire tenure at Cypress College — and was"

"Cypress College is remembering long-time supporter Irv Pickler, who passed away at age 98 on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Mr. Pickler served for 30-plus years as member of the Cypress College Foundation Board of Directors — during that time, he served in every leadership role on the board — and was"

"By Wes McCurtis and Marc S. Posner Update:  A celebration of life in honor of Don Johnson will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cypress College in GYM II Don Johnson Court. Refreshments will be available at 1 p.m. Parking will be free in Lots 4 and"

"Cypress College employees are remembering colleague Jeri Hernandez, who was known for her kindness and friendliness. A cancer survivor, Hernandez spent the last dozen years of her life serving students in the Admissions and Records Office. She passed away unexpectedly on Saturday after a brief illness. As a result of her"