Dean William Hubbard died unexpectedly and peacefully in Oakland, CA, on March 11, 2018, at the age of 64.

Dean is survived by his wife, Constance, sister, Diane Lewis (Bud Lewis) and their children Charlotte Lewis (Bryan Newbold) and Emily Lacroix (Matthew Lacroix) and great niece Louise Lacroix, and many beloved godchildren, nieces and nephews.

Dean graduated from Pacific High School in San Leandro in 1971. He married his dear wife Connie in 1980 and they remained life-long Oakland residents.

A professional trombonist for more than 50 years, Dean contributed to a gold and platinum album, was a member of the SF Musicians Union, a mentor to countless young musicians, and a member of several performance groups. Dean was a beloved pillar of the Bohemian Club for more than 37 years, generously sharing his irreplaceable humor, virtuosity, and wisdom. He sponsored many musicians for membership and was a shining example of brotherly love to all who knew him.

More than his professional accolades, Dean was a devoted friend and family man. He was a godparent and Catholic sponsor to many, and he will be remembered for his ability to lighten the mood with a clever joke, making all feel welcome and valuable.

A private Catholic Mass will be held for family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Holy Names High School in Oakland, Connie's alma mater, where she is school President, and where Dean was a volunteer music teacher.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 13 to Mar. 18, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Dean Hubbard

11 Entries

Christine Allan

July 27, 2019

I'm sadly finding this very sad news out a little over a year later. Infact just today. Mr.Hubbard was a trombone mentor to me. My Mother had a friend that knew him and she set it up for me to have lessons with Mr.Hubbard when I was in high school at Campolindo. I was so excited the man that played for Charles Brown is what I was told and I couldn't wait to meet him how exciting it was for me. He inspired me and taught me so much. I'm honestly speechless when I went to look him up this is not at all what I thought I would find. I'm about to be 39 and as much as about 20 years ago I wish I had gone onto the scholarship I hoped for at UCLA there were other plans ment for me instead getting married and having four children. Today I thought finally I can go back I can start again and looked up Mr. Hubbard with hopes he still till this day was giving lessons. Maybe sounds silly all these years later but he inspired me. I thought if anyone could get me back to where I was before with music he would be it. I'm so sorry for the families loss and just wanted to tell you all this true story of search for MR.Hubbard with high hopes of his lessons again but unfortunately a great and talented man is gone. Thank you Mr.Hubbard for your lessons,time,and knowledge I will never forget you and will always remember what you said to me and taught me.
Sincerely,
Christine Allan

May 2, 2018

-This is such sad news...

Dean and I were musicians in the Youth of America band all the way back in 1968 and our life in music continued until now...

I'm missing you and all the time I would expect us together
dear friend...

Gregg

Tom Liles

April 23, 2018

Shocking news...he defined humor...great player...great conversationalist...great Bohemian friend.

Elisa Weathers

April 19, 2018

Say Hello to Everyone up in Heaven for me. You will be missed. We will all meet again I am sure of it. Look in on Connie every day. I am sure she will feel your presence.

Christy Robinson-deAvellar

March 14, 2018

You will be greatly missed .It is a shock to hear you are gone. Remembering -the plays and musicals. Sorry I gave the band the measles's. My hear feels heavy ; too many are gone.

Art Levit

March 14, 2018

A great guy, wonderful musician to hear and to play with. He made me laugh many times with his broad sense of humor. His playing was amazingly smooth, really intelligent and creative, relaxed but always interesting and carefully crafted. Will miss him.

Michael Hatfield

March 13, 2018

I played many a gig with Dean over the years, and everything you hear about Dean was, and is, true. He was a one-of-a-kind conversationalist, you felt listened to, and he made you feel welcomed to the conversation, and always has some humor at the ready. And he could play. There's some young musicians that won't get a chance to converse with a man like Dean Hubbard, it's now our job to do. Thank you, Dean. May your family feel our love for you through these messages.

Max Borjon Lopez

March 13, 2018

Rest in peace Dean

Tom Binger

March 13, 2018

Deano...

For more than 30 years you have always been a great friend. Your wit, laugh, and sincere friendship will be missed.

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