Deaths Deaths (October 27, 2004)

Bernard S. Aarons

Bernard Simon Aarons, 85, a prominent dentist and longtime resident of Palo Alto, died Oct. 1.

Born in Fresno on June 16, 1919, his parents moved to Oakland when he was 6. At the age of 16, he attended the University of California-Berkeley and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In 1941 he earned a master's degree in chemistry from Stanford University. He graduated from the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in 1944.

He then served two years in the Navy, stationed in San Diego. Eight years later he was called back into service from his thriving dental practice to serve in the Korean War.

Friends and family remember him as a warm and caring man who gave time, energy and funds to help those in need.

His many charitable endeavors included donating to the San Francisco Symphony and Opera and endowing scholarships at Stanford University and the University of Pacific, the latter of which recently named the hygiene school in his honor.

He has contributed to and served on the board of the Mid Peninsula Dental Health Foundation and has given to several Jewish organizations.

As a volunteer dentist he examined and advised seniors at the Palo Alto Senior Center and donated a dental chair and his professional services to the Sharon Heights Convalescent Center.

For many years he was an avid gardener who grew 500 bulbs each spring in his backyard garden. He enjoyed cheering his friends up by giving them colorful arrangements. He was also a docent at the Filoli Mansion in Woodside, a Bay Area attraction that includes 16 acres of beautiful gardens.

He is remembered for his humanitarianism and his many deeds in the community. The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce awarded him the prestigious Tall Tree Award for community service in 1985. He is survived by two brothers, Ted and Saul; a daughter, Darlyne Diehl; a son, Douglas; and four grandchildren.

Donations can be made to the Pilgrim Haven Convalescent Center, 373 Pine Lane, Los Altos, CA 94022.

Lindo Maraschin

Lindo Maraschin, 83, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, died Oct. 17 of cancer.

A native of Jackson, Calif., he graduated from Jackson High School, served in the Army during World War II and was a waste management engineer.

He entered in the Army on Sept. 22, 1942, and was a member of the 270th Engineer Combat Battalion. He saw military action in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. On June 5, 1944, he earned the African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Arrowhead and a distinguished unit badge.

After World War II, he moved to Palo Alto and married Maria Vittoria Fedeli, his wife of 45 years.

Family members said he enjoyed gardening, photography, casual walks and general chit-chat. They remember him as a simple man, with simple needs and a great smile.

He is survived by his wife, Maria; his son, Victor; his son, Sergio, and his daughter-in-law, Lisa, of Palo Alto; and one grandson.

Services have been held.

Ann Lucile Tregoning

Ann Lucile Tregoning, who lived most of her life in Menlo Park, died Oct. 12 of brain cancer. She was 57.

The daughter of William and Helen Tregoning, she was born at Fort Bragg, Calif.

She was a school teacher who taught at Willow School in Menlo Park for many years. Her love for music was shared with her students and friends and she enjoyed performing and singing with several local bands.

She is survived by her son, Randall, and her sister, Victoria, of Menlo Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Randall Tregoning College Fund, 630 Twelfth Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025.

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