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Carlos Cornejo Obituary

Hon. Carlos V. Cornejo

CARLOS V. CORNEJO was born in San Francisco, CA on May 16, 1929 to Venancio and Claudia Guadalupe from Chihuahua, Mexico. He passed away peacefully at home on September 23,2019. Carlos graduated from George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA and graduated with two majors from San Francisco State University. A proud U.S. Marine during the Korean War, was decorated with three medals for valor and professional discharge of special duties. He attended USF and USC post graduate studies and eventually became an exemplary teacher, counselor, administrator at various levels at the San Francisco School District, where he was proud of his work with at-risk students, trouble-shooter to upgrade various middle and high schools, and designated Chief Administrator in charge of the U.S. Court Order to desegregate/integrate the public schools, as well as standardizing the high school curriculum, and ultimately appointed Superintendent of San Francisco School District public schools, being the first native born San Franciscan to be so. In retirement, he travelled extensively in the world, being a lover of nature became an avid gardener and also authored six books of various short stories.

Carlos leaves his wife, Ana Maria; brother William Cornejo; three adult children and their spouses: Steven (Medelyn), Gregory (Celeste); Paula (Joe) and 6 beloved grandchildren: Cameron, Dakota, Emily, Ian, Daniel, and Francine Ann Marielle. Preceded in death by brother Albert Cornejo.

Life Remembrance to be held on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2019.

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Eileen (Dvorak) Lazzarino

September 10, 2021

I spent much of my early childhood life in the Cornejo home and Carlos was a wonderful father and husband. He was loved by my family. He was very generous. My brother John and I were just speaking of him last month, (not knowing he had passed), and my brother told me of a story of his generosity of giving him his first car. I remember him to be loving and kind. I hope the family see's this and knows we send our condolences. God Bless you all and may Carlos Rest in Peace in our Lords Kingdom. Sending love to you all.

Robert Iannacone

November 2, 2019

Our hearts go out to the Cornejo family, our long time Daly City neighbors. Our sincerest condolences to the entire family.

Ron Cabral

October 20, 2019

i taught with Carlos at Horace Mann Jr. High in 1966/67. We use to go down to Mission St. for lunch. He was an outstanding mentor to me as I was just brand new to the San Francisco Schools. He helped me several times during my teaching career and took me to Wilson High when he became Principal there. He helped me get started as a school administrator and I eventually became Principal at Potrero Hill in the 90's. I was very pleased to see him get appointed our District Superintendent.

Gwendolyn Evans

October 14, 2019

Carlos Cornejo was the most charming mentor I ever had.

Roger and Maria Estassi

October 13, 2019

Our Sympathy for the passing of your dad. May the loving memories and his legacy give you comfort and peace.

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