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Robert Maldonado Obituary

Robert L. Maldonado Passed away at home on November 25, 2007 at the age of 70. Loving son of the late Manuel and Rose Maldonado. Survived by many good friends and appreciative former students. A native of San Francisco, Robert was raised in San Francisco and was a graduate of Balboa High School, B.A. from San Francisco State College. He had 37 years as a Spanish teacher/activities director at El Camino High School in South San Francisco. He also worked at USA (United Spirit Association) cheerleading camps for 18 years. Family and friends are invited to visit from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2007 with a Celebration of his Life at 7:30 p.m. at CROSBY-N. GRAY & COMPANY, 2 Park Road in Burlingame. A Graveside Service will be held at Olivet Memorial Park in Colma at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2007. Donations may be made to Student Government Services, at El Camino High School, 1320 Mission Rd, So. SF, CA 94080 preferred.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Maldonado

30 Entries

Francisco Lopez

February 19, 2022

I would like to get in contact with a family member of Mr. Bob Maldonado in regards to getting a Compact Disc of the National Anthem - The Star Spangled Banner. If somebody would please contact me by e-mail at [email protected] or @cisco193.

Laurie (Dostie) and Bill Herbert

December 28, 2007

I am oh, so sad to hear that Mr. Maldonado has passed. But thinking of him mostly makes me smile. The world could use many more Robert Maldonados. He was endlessly kind, always lighthearted and very funny. I am very grateful that he took a group of us to Spain during the summer of 1973. I always think of him when I hear anything from 'Man of La Mancha'. Mr. Maldonado was a good man.

Maria Vergara McCray

December 9, 2007

Mr. Maldonado,
What a wonderful testimony you are to the teaching profession. You touched many students lives in very positive way. What more do we want to do as educators?
Thank you,
Maria Vergara McCray

Karin (Weman) Rykken

December 1, 2007

Besides being a Spanish teacher, Bob was also very involved in the 'school spirit' of El Camino. He was an excellent advisor to the cheerleaders, pom pon girls and mascots.

When El Camino switched from boy cheerleaders to girl cheerleaders in the '69-'70 schoolyear, Bob personally drove new cheerleaders Sue, Shelley, Eileen, Kathy & Karin to Colby-Rall, a clothing manufacturing company in San Francisco, to assist them in designing their new cheerleading sweaters. He was so kind to each of them and his input was desperately needed as they were new and did not have former cheerleaders to give them advice.

It was also very helpful that he spoke Spanish as he was able to perfectly convey to the Spanish-speaking seamstresses exactly what he & the cheerleaders had in mind.

I was one of those cheerleaders.I will never forget you, Bob. You always had a smile on your face and were so dedicated to your beloved students. May you rest in peace, dear man. I know there is a special place in heaven just for you.

klaus von hagen

December 1, 2007

so very saddened to hear today of the passing of bob, with whom i had the pleasure of working as comptroller of el camino high school for many years. so happy to read that he is remembered fondly by many of his former students. we, members of the faculty, will remember him as well as a wonderful teacher, advisor and friend.
to his friends and family, my deepest condolences. klaus von hagen
palm springs, california

Jack McShadow

December 1, 2007

Bob was my good friend. He loved a good story and he loved to laugh. His great passion was bay area sports. He was proud to be a San Franciscan.So long Pally...I miss you.

November 30, 2007

Mr. Maldonaldo was a wonderful teacher mentor. He will truly be missed. God Bless him and his family. A fellow class member of class of 1975.

Brian Dunleavy

November 30, 2007

Mr. Maldonado was one of the nicest and most dedicated teachers at El Camino. I had him for Spanish in my sophomore year, well over thirty years ago. He was also the announcer at our basketball games, his big booming "radio" voice brought a touch of class to the Home of the Colts.

ADIOS MI AMIGO, VAYA CON DIOS!

Valerie Stibdard- Milburn

November 30, 2007

Mr. Maldonado, I will miss you! I thought you were crazy the first day I walked into your Spanish class in 10th grade. "Only Spanish will be spoken in this classroom", I remember you saying. I panicked! But by the end of my third year with you, I was able to carry on a somewhat decent conversation in Spanish. As I have traveled throughout the years and needed to speak Spanish, I have always thought of you! May your family find peace at this sad time knowing that you were an inhancement to so many lives. I, for one, am eternally grateful!

Karen (Derenzi) & Jim Guglielmoni

November 30, 2007

To the Maldonado family:
My husband and I were so sad to hear of Maldo's passing - what wonderful times we had in Student Leadership, helping make El Camino a truly fun place to attend high school in the '80s. Although we haven't seen him in years, we had nothing but fond memories of him and know that we are better, more confident adults because of him.

Lydia Steinbeck (Galisatus)

November 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Maldonado's passing. Although it has been a number of years since I last saw him, what I remember most was the affect his smile and sense of humor had on his students. Everyone loved him. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Sincerely,

John Gallagher

November 29, 2007

Senor Profesor,
Some of my best days at El Camino were in his class. He inspired me to be a better student and a positive person. His zest for life was unparallel. My heart is sad for the lost of this good man. (ECH 1967)

Lydia Steinbeck (Galisatus)

November 29, 2007

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Maldonado. Although it has been many years since I last saw him at ECHS, what stands out most to me was the affect his smile and sense of humor had on his students. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Most Sincerely,

Bob Hanlon

November 29, 2007

My condolences to the Maldonado Family. Mr. Maldonado was a favorite teacher of mine, many years ago.I graduated El Camino High School in 1972 and still have fond memories of Mr. Maldonado and his Spanish Class. I am saddened to learn the news of his passing.I pray,
"Que Dios le tenga con misericordia"

Patti (Alfonso) Reyes

November 29, 2007

I was sadden to hear of Mr. Maldonado's death. I was a student of Maldo's back in 1977 and also his lab assistant. He was such an entertaining teacher and I really enjoyed his sense of humor. He was definately one of my favorite teachers. God bless him and his family.

Geni Aymeric

November 29, 2007

I never had the pleasure of having Bob as a teacher because I went to So. City. I had always heard about him and what a wonderful man he was through his student government officers. When I had the pleasure of meeting the "legend" in person, it was through USA spirit camps. His wonderful smile, easy-going manner, zest for life, and penchant for story telling made me look forward to seeing him every year. I will remember his voice as one of the best announcers at football games! Bob was not only a teacher, but also a friend. He will be missed by many.

Janelle Allen

November 29, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes to the friends and family of this amazing man. I met Bob about two years ago and right away he became such an inspiration to me. He will be missed always by myself and many others. He touched the lives of everyone he met.

Helen Sloan McClain

November 29, 2007

Dear Maldonado family,
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Maldonado's death. When I think of my years at ELC I can't help but remember how much I looked forward to going to Mr. Maldonado's Spanish classes. Watering the plants, raking the orange shag carpet, making coffee, collecting money and then driving his car to go get donuts...and learning Spanish along the way. I loved all of it. And who could forget our trip to Spain! Not only was Mr. Maldonado a great teacher, but he was a brave one as well! I pray that your memories will bring smiles to your faces and help to lighten you grief.

Cherie (Kotoff) Allgood

November 29, 2007

Aw, Mr. Maldonado. He was one of the best teachers I ever had. His class was fun. Very few "mini vacations" in his class. Never got a "one-legged A" either.

Pancho (ECHS clase de 1966)

November 29, 2007

Sr. Maldonado fue mi profesor favorito. Soy muy triste.

Wally Prawicki

November 28, 2007

I am at a loss for words, but Bob was more than a teacher. He was my mentor and friend. His zest for life was unequalled. The twinkle in his eye and his charming smile will not be forgotten. Bob never hesitated lending out a helping hand and did it graciously. Buenos noches, Senor Maldonado
Gualterio (that was Bob's idea) Enrique Prawicki

Velma Honan Miller

November 28, 2007

I have very fond memories of Mr. Maldonado at El Camino High School. A wonderful teacher. He was one of our favorites. My sincere sympathy to the Maldonado family.

Mike Galisatus

November 28, 2007

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Maldonado, teacher, colleague, and friend. He was a warm, caring person who was a positive influence to so many. Bob made each of his students feel special and he brought out the best in those he touched. My fondest memories of high school are of his Spanish classes and the joy he brought to learning. I will miss him.

Sonny Garcia

November 28, 2007

I am so sorry to see this wonderful man and teacher pass on. He was truly an inspiration to a lot of students.

Bob Cianciolo

November 28, 2007

Maldonado Family,
I knew Robert during my high school years at El Camino. I was not a student of Robert's but knew that he connected well with his kids at school. He will be missed and remembered by many.
Bob Cianciolo

Mike Zelinsky

November 28, 2007

Bob was a true friend and Deborah Nelson, Tyler and I will miss him greatly. His spirit and love of life and of his home town of San Francisco was infectious and joyful to all who knew him. Bob Moldonado left a great legacy of happiness with those whose lives he touched as a teacher and as a friend.

Cathy Cianciolo

November 28, 2007

Dear Maldonado family,

I was deeply saddened when I heard about Senor Maldonado's passing. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
I was a spanish student at El Camino many years ago, and will cherish the memories of our days together, especially our trip to Mexico City.
May the Lord bless you all in this time of grief.

Sincerely,

Cathy Cianciolo

Ellen Varley (nee Cianciolo)

November 28, 2007

My sincere condolences to Mr. Maldonado's family and loved ones. As a forner student, I have so many wonderful memories of Maldo - I was in Student Goverment during all my years at ELCH. The class conflicted with Calculus or something, so I got a "free" period with Maldo during one of his Spanish classes. He was so kind and generous with time, his amazing spirit, even his donuts - he will be truly missed.

Mike Cianciolo

November 28, 2007

Mr. Maldonado (Senor Maldonado?) taught Cianciolos to conjugate verbs (correctly) for almost 20 years. He's one of the very few people or things I can remember from high school and he will be continue to be remember (and missed greatly) by every one of us.

Gina Ohman (Di Ricco)

November 28, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Mr. Maldonados family. I am a former student of his from way back. He was a wonderful teacher and a lovely man. I have fond memories of my time with him at El Camino H.S. I am sorry that he wasn't there for my children. They would have enjoyed him.

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