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for David Haines
Rick
March 25, 2025
David, Having been some time now I wanted you to know we're still thinking about you. Generosity to a fault in kind hearted, loving, entertaining, laughter, professionally. You were great. Our love.
Jim FOX
March 7, 2009
a year has passed, and although i was not a part of Dave's life the past many years, I hope he recalled with joy the fun we had in college at St Mary's and Creighton. I thought I would take this time and try and find out what happened to my old friend as I have heard/read some conflicting stories. Any help would help me, I miss him as you all do....
Michael Pons
January 19, 2009
David,
How I regret never following up on my desire to reconnect with you after hearing from you many, many years ago. I always figured there would be time to find you again and I always put it off for another time. I even had old letters that you had written to me from college and even high school detailing your adventures, that I had always planned on giving back to you when we finally would meet again. I think I will look for those letters now and read them again and remember you as the good friend and roommate so many years ago. I'll remember those days we boarded at Harker Academy and those weekend visits to you at St. Mary's fondly.
Rest in peace, my old friend and to David's partner and family, my sincerest condolences.
Carol Schur-McDonnell
May 10, 2008
Dear Virgil,
I am so sorry for the loss of your great love. The love and support of one another that you and Dr Haines shared serves as an inspiration to me in my marriage. If only there were words that could help ease your pain. I was shocked when I read of his passing and refused to believe it until I saw the picture. It had been years since I saw the two of you but I remember his smile, warmth, kindness, grace and most of all his love for you so clearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wilfred Doucet
May 5, 2008
David, We will always have our days at St. Mary'sCollege. You made my life richer. I still use one of our conversations as a teaching tool in my composition classes. You see, you've touched more lives than you may have ever imagined. Thank you, David. I refuse to miss you. You still walk with me. See you in the by and by.
David H Hanson
May 2, 2008
Dear Virgil,and family of David, So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. I heard of Dave's passing @ the Creighton Dental Reunion weekend. How sad for all who know and love Dave. He was a good friend and guide through Creighton as I went to undergrad and dental school just 1 year behind him and we were friends since early in my freshman year. In 2000 we hung out in New Orleans during our board review course, after not seeing each other since Creighton. We talked at length about the missing years so Virgil.... I know how David loved you even as one who was not around. I am truly saddened for you all. Dave was a special person. Thoughts and prayers!!
Jerry Tafoya- Perry
April 30, 2008
Coco Puff,
It's been great sharing time with you on this planet....St. Mary's College is where we met, became friends and shared idea’s about values, goals and career dreams. Your tenacity, courage and kindness were inspirational to me. May God give strength to your loved ones to endure your loss. Give my regards to Lucy….she’ll show you’re the ropes. Peace Out, Jerry
Gerald Tafoya-Perry
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Jim Fox
April 28, 2008
Dave, look after us all like you did with your patients, 'cause I got hit once and almost a second time on my bike ride home while thinking about you after I found out about your passing. A great time spent with you and all our friends at Saint Mary's and Creighton. Some of my best road trips (Grateful DEAD Midwest Summer Tour 84; California to Nebraska), greezes at our parents' houses, and the list goes on.
We will toast to your spirit the rest of our lives...
Lisa Vronay Handy
April 28, 2008
Dear David, I was so sorry to learn you have gone on; I will never forget our great spring break trip in 1984, all the good times and laughter we shared. Be at peace now...Lisa
Larry Ito
April 27, 2008
CPuff,
Rest in peace brother. You were one fine person and a great friend to all.
LE
Dean Leri
April 26, 2008
David,
We'll always remember you..
Dean and David Leri
PS Give a big hug to David for me!
james melcher
April 26, 2008
i will always remeber the great times we all had at SMC. i will miss you pal.
Cory Iwatsu
April 24, 2008
I just found out about Dr. Haines passing. I'm truly saddened by this loss. He was very kind and thoughtful with me during my surgeries. I'm sure he was the same other patients, friends and family. My sincere condolences to all the people he touched. He will certainly be missed.
Keith Pugliese Isen
April 20, 2008
Dear Virgil,
Today I was walking down Noe Street and saw a sign for an estate sale at 51 Beaver. I thought, "Are those boys moving after all these years?" I then learned of David's passing.
I saw him just a couple of months or so ago at Cafe Flore, where we were both ordering food to take home. I am stunned and deeply saddened.
I walked through the house and the garden and the cottage where I lived in the back (did it get even smaller? how did I ever live in there for 3 years?!), and I was overwhelmed by the memories of joy and cozy times.
The time I lived there was very special, particularly because you and David brought your generosity, warmth, and sweetness to our little compound in the Castro. You both were so thoroughly in love, like two interlocking jigsaw puzzle pieces. Those years will always have a very tender place in my heart.
Virgil, one day I hope to turn and find you standing in front of me, and I will give you the big warm and loving hug I wish I could give you at this very moment.
Here's to David -- a sweet, bright, kindhearted, gentle, giving, adorable soul.
love,
Keith Pugliese Isen
Rick Kamerer
April 18, 2008
My name is Rick Kamerer. I was Doctor Haines’ Practice Manager & Dental Implant Treatment Coordinator. I worked for him from 2000 till 2004 then went to grad school for two years…and then returned in 2006 after I graduated. I returned to Dr. Haines because I missed working for him. David’s philosophy with his practice was to treat all patients like they were friends and family. In short, he created an incredible top notch practice.
Over the years, I was continuously impressed at how dedicated he was to his patients, friends and family. He gave so much of himself to others, and I don’t think he knew how much people really liked him. He had no idea of how special he was.
He routinely gave hugs to his staff and to his colleagues. He even hugged patients if he thought they needed one. This was on top of how superb a surgeon he was. It was common knowledge that David Haines was one of San Francisco’s top notch oral surgeons. And now that I look back I am also realizing that I can’t recall one single lawsuit…and that is amazing because were in California!
He frequently called patients on the nights of their surgery days but often for days after. He did a lot of good will and charity work. He gave discounts even when I didn’t want him to. Last week he even gave a patient cab fare because he was broke. And I can recall one special memory of when he took an elderly lady home after her surgery. She was an emergency patient at the end of the day. Her veteran husband had just died, and she was all alone. He walked her all the way into her apartment while I guarded his car because it was double parked.
I have met many of Dr. Haines’ colleagues and they all thought he was remarkable. One of his colleagues who went through residency with him remembers David buying boxed lunches for poor people on the street even though David himself was financially struggling to support himself through school. I can think of many more examples of what made him an exceptional person. He was truly a classic example of a giving, loving and caring person. It was a privilege to have worked with him and an honor to have been able to call him my friend. I truly admired him, and I will truly miss him.
Virgilio Apostol
April 1, 2008
We will miss his beautiful smile. He was incredibly kind and concerned about me (Virgil) as a patient, and very thoughtful towards my partner Alan. In the end we felt that he was truly a friend. How unfortunate that there wasn't time to carry that forward.
Dana Panes
March 20, 2008
I was priveleged to work with Dr. Haines when he purchased the practice I was already working in. This beautiful man touched my heart in such a way I will never forget. I will miss him deeply.
Ann Buringrud
March 18, 2008
Ann Buringrud and her staff are very sorry for your lost are prayers are with the friends and family
Jared Thomas
March 12, 2008
I just found out today from my mother. I'm so sorry to hear about this. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. David was a great man and I'm very saddened to hear about his passing.
Elizabeth Avila
March 11, 2008
I was a former patient of Dr. Haines and I was saddened by his passing. He was a unique individual, extremely reassuring and compassionate with his patients. He will truly be missed.
Catalina Rico and Breck Diebel
March 9, 2008
My daughter, husband and I were deeply shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Haines' passing. I have rarely met a more compassionate doctor who cared deeply for his patients and their welfare. My daughter, under his care, got the very best care and advice. We wish his loved ones our sincerest condolences and mourn the passing of such a stellar man and professional.
Elena Diebel
March 9, 2008
Dr. Haines was very kind and gentle. He was very thoughtful and I felt very comfortable with him especially as a kid who might have to have surgery. It's hard to believe that he's gone. I will miss him greatly and I'm very sorry to those of you who loved him.
Barry Kerman
March 8, 2008
For the past seven years, I've practiced in an office just down the hall from David's. There were many evenings when we met in the hall at 6pm and jokingly asked each other who was going home first. I will greatly miss David for his smile, his friendliness, and his humanity. My sincere condolences to Virgil and to David's family.
Oliver Fernandez
March 7, 2008
Dearest Virgil. My deepest sympathies to you and the rest of David's family. What a big shock, what a great loss. Such a sad moment in every soul touched by David's genuine love and magnanimity. He will be incredibly missed.
Vanessa and Jeff Thomas
March 7, 2008
My husband was a patient of Dr. Haines. He was the kindest, most compassionate medical professional we have ever known. We are very sad about his passing and extend our deepest condolences to his family and staff.
Sloan McDonald
March 7, 2008
My heart goes out to all of those who were touched by David. I had the privilege of mentoring him as he transitioned into private practice from his residency. It was always fun to get a "practice update" when I ran into him at meetings. He was a loving, caring and compassionate individual and surgeon who will be missed by all.
Sloan McDonald,DDS
Gary Jaffe
March 7, 2008
I was just beginning to know David well, both as a patient and a friend. I was shocked to hear he was gone. My sincerest condolences to his partner, family, and wonderful staff.
Luke Soares
March 7, 2008
Virgil, I'm deeply sadden to hear of David's passing. My condolences to you and David's family.
Toni Marlow
March 7, 2008
Virgil,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. David was such a wonderful and kind person. I enjoyed the times we all spent together and I will miss him deeply. My thoughts and prays are with you, David's family and everyone who loved him.
Tim Owyang
March 7, 2008
Dr. Haines was a true pro in his trade, a class act that's truly rare. Being one of his patients he treated you like an old friend, because of his traits it made going to the dentist a not so bad experience. The good die young.....Dr. Haines was a great man. My deepest sympathy to his family,staff, and friends.
Terry Dentoni
March 6, 2008
I was sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a great friend who supported me through a difficult time in my life. My sympathy for Virgil and the rest of the family.
Terry
Terry Dentoni
March 6, 2008
I am sorry to hear of David's passing, he was a great source of support to me during a difficult time, he was a great friend. Condolences to Virgil and the rest of his family.
Terry
Perry Klecak
March 6, 2008
David was an extraordinary and gifted human being. I will miss his professionalism, compassion and sense of humor. My condolences to his partner, family, friends, office staff and fellow patients.
Heaven is now a happier place....
David Perrott
March 6, 2008
I was on faculty at UCSF when David was selected as an OMS resident. Colleagues and friends from Creighton had the highest praise and recommendations for David. We soon discovered why they were so supportive of him. His compasion for patients and positive outlook was a joy for all of us. He will be missed by all. My condolences to Virgil, his family and staff.
Pat Kray
March 6, 2008
Dear Mark,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother David.
I remember when he was just a tiny little boy.
What great accomplishments he had,
and was obviously so well loved.
Your in my thoughts & prayers.
God Bless,
Pat McGuiness Kray
Marvin Grossman
March 6, 2008
An amazing man. A Beautiful smile. A fantastic surgeon. A gentile and kind human being. With a southern "Je ne sais quoi" My condolences to the family and friends and to his partner Virgil and his staff Pat and Rick and others who I know have lost, as I have, a breath in time.
Leonard Kaban
March 6, 2008
David was a wonderful young man. I was the Chief of OMFS at UCSF when he was accepted to the program. He was a pleasure to work with. His smile, his kind and caring demeanor, his interactions with patients, fellow residents and faculty were a pleasure to observe. We kept in touch intermittently over the years and I was always very happy to hear from David and to be updated on his life. Working with young people like David is inspiring to people like me and his loss will always be felt. My heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with his close friends and family.
edmond bedrossian
March 6, 2008
David was a good friend. A caring, kind and honest professional. I am so sorry to see him gone. He will be missed by our profession, his patients and friends.
DERRIA HOGG
March 6, 2008
Dr. Haines was truly a loving and caring person. I will miss him dearly, especially his infectious smile. My condolences to Virgil, his staff, and family.
Pat,Kim,Josh, Christine Gluch
March 6, 2008
David was a super soul. When ever we would see David he always greeted us with a hug and a smile. Our who family is devistated by this great loss of such a wonderful man. David is one of a kind and he will be greatly missed. To all his family please know our prays and thoughts are with you all during this very hard time. Do know that his life on earth he touched a lot of people in so many ways. The Lors's hand is holding yours as He walks through this time with you.
Donna Joldersma
March 6, 2008
Mark....
I am so sorry to read of your loss of David. Please know you and Carol are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
I find strength in remembering the wonderful times our families spent together, our dad's walking to the Fire Dept together, and the many dinners, BBQ's we had while our dad's were at work.
Please know you have many friends who love and care about you very much.
Love to you, Carol and the boys.
Avery Lieberman
March 6, 2008
A top notch professional and person, he'll be missed. My condolences to the family.
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