TRITONS REMEMBERED
Danny Chehaiber , Sixth ’ 19 , died March 5 , 2019 , following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident . He was 32 . A veteran of the U . S . Air Force , Chehaiber was posthumously awarded his degrees in biochemistry and cell biology at the commencement ceremony in June . He was an active
peer mentor at UC San Diego ’ s Student Veterans Resource Center . A memorial fund has been established by friends and family , the Danny J . Chehaiber Memorial Award , to support student veterans . Visit tritonmag . com / danny
Tina M . Alaniz , Revelle ’ 89 , died June 3 , 2019 . She was 51 .
William L . Friedman , Muir ’ 79 , died April 23 , 2019 , from brain cancer . He was 62 . A longtime aficionado of obituaries , he loved the history , diversity , food and architecture of his native Los Angeles , alliteration , speed walking through crowds , and lemon meringue pie . Friedman is survived by his wife of 34 years , Jo Eliza Pitesky , two daughters and extended family .
Dr . Hubert Halkin died May 26 , 2019 . He was a distinguished member of the UC San Diego Department of Mathematics from 1965 until his retirement in 1996 . He was 82 .
Mir M . F . Hussainy , Warren ’ 08 , died April 12 , 2019 . He was 66 .
Hong Ma , MBA ’ 09 , died March 5 , 2019 . She was 50 . She was managing partner and founder of an advisory group , China Business Partners .
Jeanne A . Phelps , Muir ’ 73 , died April 4 , 2019 . She was 68 .
Dr . John Ross Jr ., a pioneering cardiologist at UC San Diego , died April 11 , 2019 . He was 90 . He was instrumental in the formation of UC San Diego ’ s School of Medicine in the late 1960s . Today , his research is widely used in diagnosing heart disorders .
Mark A . Winton , Warren ’ 85 , died June 6 , 2019 , of leukemia . He was 59 . He was an avid hiker and backpacker who completed the 210-mile John Muir Trail , among many others . He is survived by his wife , children and extended family .
A memorial gift to support UC San Diego students is a meaningful way to honor a loved one or friend , and commemorate a person ’ s life and accomplishments . Email annualgiving @ ucsd . edu or visit giveto . ucsd . edu to learn more .
1977 ( Continued ) John D . Wagner , Marshall , was recognized by Congresswoman Judy Chu for his past work as an Army journalist , particularly at Letterman Army Medical Center . He is pursuing a PhD at Trinity Theological Seminary , studying Christian apologetics and theology .
1982
Kris Mathur , Marshall , is an executive producer of television commercials at Backyard Productions in Culver City , Calif . He lives in Topanga Canyon with his wife , Diana .
1983
Michael J . Head , PhD , founded Precision Management Engineering , a leading designer and manufacturer of aquatic environmental monitoring equipment based in Vista , Calif . His daughter , Kirstin M . Elliott , Marshall ’ 05 , is the company ’ s president and CEO .
Shelley O ’ Connor , Muir , was named chief executive of Morgan Stanley ’ s two regulated bank entities .
1987
Robert Brill , Warren , a professor of scenic design at UC San Diego , received the 2018 – 2019 Chancellor ’ s Associates Faculty Excellence Award for the Performing and Visual Arts .
1988
Adama Dyoniziak , Revelle , is the executive director of Champions for Health , formerly the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation .
Scott P . Paulson , Warren , curated a vintage multimedia exhibit at Wisteria Cottage for the La Jolla Historical Society this summer .
1989
Jacques C . Smith , MFA , is a cast member in the national tour of The Book of Mormon . He joined the cast in 2018 .
1990
Armin Afsahi , Revelle , has been appointed dean for development and associate vice president at Harvard University . He previously led successful campaigns at the University of Denver , UC San Diego and Georgetown University .
Donald A . Croll , PhD , was recognized as a 2019 Muir Environmental Fellow as part of UC San Diego ’ s annual John Muir College Week .
Teresa Stivers , Warren , was named chair of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce ’ s Education and Workforce Policy Committee .
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