Nicolas, Pierre Jean, 70, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2006. Pierre was born and raised in Fullerton and is a descendent of the original Yorba family. He attended the University of Santa Clara, graduating in 1957. He also served in the United States Army. Pierre had a passion for horse racing and athletics. He was involved in many community organizations, especially Cal State Fullerton athletics. Pierre is survived by his sons, Pierre Nicolas and Matthew Nicolas; daughter, Susan James, and granddaughter, Jessica James. Services will be held at St. Juliana's Catholic Church in Fullerton. Viewing on Thursday, December 7th from 6-7p.m., followed by a rosary at 7p.m. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, December 9th at 10a.m., also at St. Juliana's. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Devereux Foundation, P.O. Box 6784, Santa Barbara, CA 93160, or Cal State Fullerton Athletics Dept. Arrangements by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton (714) 525-4721

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Published by Orange County Register from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2006.

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Connie Van Horn

December 10, 2006

I have placed notice of Pierre's death on the Fullerton Union High School Class of 1953's memorial blog and on the Fullerton Union High School All-Alumni blog.

We were all so happy to see him at our 50th reunion in 2003.
Connie Stafford Van Horn FUHS '53

Rod Sims

December 6, 2006

To Susan (Nicolas) James:

While I never knew your father, my thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Pat & Jim Davis

December 5, 2006

Pierre: We will miss you at 11:00 mass usually sitting near us. You have been at St. Juliana's as long as we have 1968? We will miss you tremendously. Pat & Jim Davis

The Matthew D. Bogy family

December 4, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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