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San Mateo, California
Oct 11, 1932 – Oct 28, 2019 (Age 87)
Albert Acena, a Seattle native and longtime resident of San Mateo, CA passed away on October 28, 2019. He joined the faculty of College of San Mateo in 1966. During his 41 years at CSM, Al taught history, served as the Dean of the Division of Social Sciences and served on numerous campus...
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Group of 10 Memorial Trees
James Nguyen
October 24, 2020 | Sunnyvale, CA
My condolences to Al's family. I met Al in the mid-90's as his history student at CSM. He then encouraged me to join Alpha Gamma Sigma where I became an officer. We stayed in touch after I transferred and he became a good friend and mentor. We would discuss world affairs, politics, and history. I later became an instructor at De Anza College and we shared teaching in the community colleges, I saw him as more of a colleague than anything else even though we didn't teach together. He has...
January 23, 2020
My heart is broken. My sweet and most kind friend who always supported me through my ups and downs. You are now resting and out of pain, I will miss you always. You will remain in my heart with lightyour bright light from above. God Bless You!
Graciela Quintana
November 15, 2019 | San Diego, CA | Friend
On behalf of Steadfast Care Providers, Inc. Management and Staffs, you'll remain in our hearts Albert with the wisdom and lovely memories you parted with us. May you rest in peace in the Kingdom of our Lord and may His eternal light shine upon you.
Maria Hernandez
November 13, 2019 | San Mateo, CA
Treasured Tribute Wreath
Maria Hernandez
November 13, 2019
On behalf of our Sisters who taught Al at St. James Grade School, Seattle, we offer our prayerful sympathy to all of his family and friends. His life has changed, not ended. May Al be full of peace and joy - so much so, that his nearness brings those gifts to each of you.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
November 11, 2019 | Spokane, WA
Forever in our Hearts
Rest Peacefully
With Much Love
Elisabeth Maman Michael PEPIN DOOLEY
November 10, 2019 | PARIS FRANCE
My heart goes out to Al's family. I had the good fortune to know Albert since1984. He was a dear friend, mentor and dean. I will miss greatly our conversations and visits. He was specialirreplaceable.
Victot Walsh
November 01, 2019 | Oakland | Friend
A great friend to me for over 40 years. He has left me with a treasury of wonderful memories of our adventures together in San Mateo, San Francisco, New York and France.
Philip Keil
October 31, 2019 | San Mateo, CA | Friend