Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Add a Memory
Make a Donation
BORN
1932
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Jacques Lasserre Obituary
June 20, 1932 – February 5, 2019
Resident of Santa Cruz
Jacques passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He touched many lives with his gentle and generous spirit.
Jacques was born in Bordeaux, France. In 1958, he married his wife of 60 years, Yvette, in Paris, France. Jacques and Yvette had 3 children, and his family was his true pride and joy. A software engineer, Jacques began his career at La Compagnie Bull in Paris.
In 1969, Jacques accepted a career opportunity and moved his family to Cupertino, CA. He would spend the rest of his career at Control Data Corporation in Sunnyvale, retiring in 2000. When Yvette retired the following year, she and Jacques moved to Santa Cruz, just over the "mountain" from their children and grandchildren, and near the ocean where for many years they enjoyed daily walks along the cliffs, at times resting on a bench to watch the surfers. A man of sharp intellect and numerous interests, Jacques read a great deal and could provide insight on just about any subject matter. He also loved classical music, and hence had an impressive collection of classical CDs which were regularly heard in his house and his car (much to the annoyance of his children during family road trips!)
Jacques is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Yvette; beloved children Mariel (Lasserre) and Ken Hall, Didier and (Jane) Lasserre, Pat and (Christy) Lasserre; cherished grandchildren Stéphanie (Hall) and Mike Higashioka, Natalie Hall, Jean-Luc and Gabriella Lasserre, Chase and Lauren Lasserre; and extended family, and life-long friends who were like family to Jacques, in France.
Jacques will be deeply missed by his family, especially for his unconditional love and selflessness, and by his friends for his kindness, intelligence, discreet nature, and a very keen sense of humor.
Services will be held for immediate family only. Family requests, please no flowers.
View the online memorial for Jacques René Francis Lasserre
Memories and Condolences
for Jacques Lasserre
Sponsored by San Jose Mercury News.
33 Entries
August 11, 2019
RIP Mr. Lasserre. With Love, from one of the neighbor hood kids growing up in Cupertino Ca.
Carmen Gotliffe
March 13, 2019
Toute mes condoléances Yvette toi e ta famillecefut un privilege de connaitre Jacques
Delphine Lemaitre
March 9, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Jacques for his gentle ways and warm smile. Our deepest condolences. Nous pensons bien fort à toute la famille.
Delphine, Adrian, Chloé & Lana
Maxence Paineau
February 24, 2019
Cher Jacques,
Merci à toi pour ces bons moments passés ensemble. C'était toujours si simple et naturel de pouvoir parler avec toi.
Je continuerai de me souvenir de ta gentillesse, ta bonne humeur et ton sens de l'humour.
Prends soin de toi là où tu es Jacques,
Maxence
Faustine Paineau
February 22, 2019
Je garderai de très bons souvenirs avec Jacques, que ce soit en France ou en Californie. Nous nous rappellerons tous de sa gentillesse et son humour, et il restera toujours dans nos curs.
Je pense fort à toute la famille,
Faustine
Remy Guinchard
February 20, 2019
Jacques was always so poised and such a gentleman. So bright and intelligent. A Cupertino friend of us, the Guinchard Family, living nearby prior to Jacques & Ivette moving to Santa Cruz.
Please accept our deepest condolences Ivette and your Family.
Rest In Peace Jacques
Andy and Patti Higashioka
February 19, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss of a very special and dear man. We will always have wonderful memories of Jacques. Our deepest condolences to Yvette and her family during this difficult time.
Willerval Barbara
February 19, 2019
Bonjour ma tata Vevette,Toutes mes condoléances pour mon tonton Jacquot .Je suis tellement triste!Je t'embrasse bien fort ainsi que toute ma famille américaine dans cette dure épreuve.Il reste et restera toujours avec nous dans nos coeurs et il sera notre petit ange gardien qui veille sur nous!Je t'aime mon tonton, tu me manques!!Je vous aime tous!!Bon courage et je vous envoie toute ma force pour essayer de surmonter votre chagrin.❤❤❤Barbara. Romu. Floris. Ilona
Francis & Laurence Paugoy
February 18, 2019
Jacques était rare. De ces êtres qui forcent l'admiration: une intelligence supérieure, un esprit vif, une sensibilité fine, doux et attentionné. Il était un noble exemple de notre humanité.
Ce fut un privilège de le connaître et de partager de bons moments avec lui.
Merci à toi Jacques de nous avoir donné un peu de toi.
Pensées affectueuses à Yvette et à sa chère famille.
February 18, 2019
Toute notre tristesse, vous accompagne. sincere condoleances .tonton Jacques sera toujours dans nos coeur .
Magali,Didier,Oren,Swan
February 18, 2019
Cher cousin Jacques,
Toute la famille des cousins "bordelais" gardera en mémoire et dans son cur ta gentillesse, ton humour et ton esprit vif.
Nous nous rappellerons avec émotion et nostalgie les repas pris ensemble à Ares, Bordeaux et Martillac.....et la joie que nous avions de vous avoir avec Yvette.
Tu resteras toujours avec nous...
Nous partageons la peine de Yvette et de toute la famille.
Marie-Brigitte Benoit Meillan Martillac France
Paulette et Daniel Paugoy
February 17, 2019
A notre cher beau-frère,
Tu seras toujours là, invisible mais présent dans nos meilleurs souvenirs, particulièrement les moments passés ensemble à Cupertino, Santa-Cruz et Le Mans, notamment quand on avait le bonheur de se retrouver.
C'était avec plaisir et sérénité que tu étais toujours prêt à prendre le volant, inlassablement, tu ne comptais pas les kilomètres à parcourir pour nous faire découvrir la Californie.
Nous garderons de toi, cher Jacques, l'image d'une personne très appréciée de son entourage, par son intelligence, sa générosité, sa très grande bonté, recherchant toujours l'apaisement.
Nous partageons le chagrin et la peine de ta chère Yvette et de ta petite famille.
Nous ne t'oublierons jamais.
Paulette et Daniel
John Adsit
February 16, 2019
We send Yvette and all the family our love, a big hug, condolences and strength in this difficult time.
Your family has always been so special for our family. I still remember the knock on the door a few days before Bob's memorial back in 1993,and seeing the warm smile of Jacques and so happy that he had traveled to Phoenix to support us at that time (even though it was the middle of the holidays). He had a soft voice and always kept his heavy French accent, such that I recall often having to focus on what he was saying. His thoughtful words always to the point and finished with a special grin and a twinkle in his eyes.
He is missed by all of you, and will rest in peace being proud of his fantastic children and future generations.
Love to you all.
John and family
Mary Elaine & David Sonksen
February 16, 2019
So very sorry for the loss of this wonderful man! Loved our travels in China together and his passion for photography and Yvette!❤. He was a great husband, father and friend! He is remembered and missed! Sending love and hugs to you both, Yvette! Jacques led a great life!❤
Florine Paineau
February 16, 2019
Je garde pleins de merveilleux souvenirs du temps passé avec Jacques et toute la famille en France et aux Etats Unis en 2003 et en 2015.
Malgré la distance, nous avons su rester proches les uns et autres.
Je pense fort à toute la famille dans ce moment difficile.
Qu'il repose en paix,
Florine.
Delphine Claudel
February 16, 2019
Toutes mes condoléances à la famille. Toutes mes pensées vont vers vous.Nous regretterons ce grand cur, plein de générosité et de gentillesse. Delphine Claudel Verne
Bill Scott
February 15, 2019
We have fond memories of Jaques and Yvette and our visit to their beautiful Santa Cruz home. Our heart goes out to Yvette and her family for their sad loss.
Sincerest Condolences,
Bill and Noelle Scott
sylvia
February 15, 2019
Mon cher tonton, mon cher Jacquot, toutes ces années j'ai appris à les passer sans toi à cause de la distance. Mais je savais que tu étais là.... de l'autre côté de l'océan. Aujourd'hui tu es un peu plus loin..... tu as toujours été dans mon coeur et y restera à jamais....... repose en paix mon Jacquot.
Klaus Friedrich
February 14, 2019
Dear Yvette,
Our most sincere condolences. We are in mind with you!
Surprised by the news after returning from a short trip in Germany.
Warm regards
Beth & Klaus
Marie-Hélène Carrasco
February 13, 2019
Jacques nous manquera. L'absence n'est pas l'oubli, et il sera toujours là, présent de multiples façons dans nos souvenirs. Pour moi, ceux d'un ami que j'ai beaucoup apprécié, intelligent et sensible, discret et délicat. Je partage la peine de tous ceux qui l'aiment.
MARIE ANDERON
February 13, 2019
intelligent, spirituel et raffine, voila l'image que je garderai de Jacques Lasserre, un ami de longue date et le mari de ma chere amie, Yvette, qui, je sais, doit ressentir une grande douleur. MIJO
Dominique Paineau
February 13, 2019
Au revoir Jacquot,mon "tonton" d'Amérique, comme je disais souvent en parlant de toi. La distance nous a privé de se voir plus souvent, et pourtant chaque fois que l'on se voyait, c'était comme si on s'était vu la veille. Cette fois, je sais que je ne te reverrai plus mais tu seras toujours dans mon coeur, et je pense très fort à Yvette et tous mes cousins et cousines.
Mimique
February 13, 2019
Une bougie pour toi notre Jacquot, vas en paix. Ninie et toute ça petite famille
Susan and Bruce Anderson
February 12, 2019
Yevette and family;Bruce and I are so very sorry for your loss of your beloved Jacques... I personally have so many wonderful memories of him esp. in our Cupertino days. We both send our love and thoughts and may he Rest In Peace With love and sadness,Sue and Bruce
Pascal Paineau
February 12, 2019
Jacques était mon "tonton" d'Amérique; nous nous rencontrions de temps en temps, quand Yvette et lui venaient en France ou lorsque nous allions rejoindre nos cousins américains, en Californie. A chaque fois, je prenais plaisir à converser avec lui, des actualités américaines, et françaises, qu'il suivait parfaitement. Nous avions la même passion pour la musique classique, nous avions toujours quelque chose à nous raconter, simplement... Je me souviens de sa hauteur d'esprit, de sa tolérance, de sa gentillesse, de sa compréhension des choses... Jacques, ta disparition m'attriste, mais tu seras toujours là, dans mes souvenirs, toi, mon "tonton" d'Amérique...
Au revoir Jacques !
Pascal
Erv Huntley
February 11, 2019
Worked with Jacques for many years at CDC. He was a kind, nice man. Condolences to the family.
june white
February 10, 2019
I worked With Jacques on the operating system at CDC. He was a pleasure to work with. He was king and gentle. May he rest in peace.
June White
Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills
February 9, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 33 of 33 results
Make a Donation
in Jacques Lasserre's name
Memorial Events
for Jacques Lasserre
Funeral services provided by:
Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills615 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
How to support Jacques's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jacques Lasserre's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreMore ways to support the family
Visit the Sympathy Shop
Sponsored