In Memory of...

Red Candle

Al Leake - January 25

The pages below are dedicated to our SFR Family Members who have passed on. You are free to contribute using the link at the bottom of each page or by sending email to the Web Team.

The Tradition of the Red Candle

The Red Candle has long been a tradition of the San Francisco Region to mean "Good Luck to you while we are apart my friend" . . . The complete story of the Red Candle

 

Al Leake

{mosimage}  Al Leake, Jr. memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16th, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michaels Church, 13005 Pine St., Boulder Creek, CA.  It will be followed by a reception at Scopazzi Restaurant, also in Boulder Creek.

Brian Fitzgerald

In memory of Brian, his family would like to offer you the opportunity to honor him by contributing to a memorial for him to be placed at Laguna Seca.


Mike Moore

Darren Michael Moore (Mike)

Our beloved son, grandson, brother and uncle, Mike Moore left us on Sunday, August 5th 2007 at the age of 46.

Peter Grey

Peter Grey, a former Solo Champion, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007, after a battle with cancer. 

John Coyle

John Coyle, member of the San Francisco Region board of directors in the 1960s, passed away at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek on Aug. 29, 2007.


Jack Chisum

Jack Chisum - SFR Volunteer announcer for road racing events for many, many years passed away quietly in his sleep on August 8, 2007

Werner Brandt

Werner G. Brandt - Long-time member of the Infineon Worker Trans Crew and retired owner of C & S Motors in San Rafael, died suddenly on July 12, 2007.

Bradley Kerth
Bradley Kerth - It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you my husband and best friend passed quickly and unexpectedly into God's arms Tuesday night, May 15, 2007, after a bicycle ride.
Bob Dunsmore

Bob Dunsmore - We get news today that Bob Dunsmore passed away Sunday April 15th. . .  Cascade Sports Car Club's club race on June 16-17 at Portland International Raceway has been named the Chicane Challenge XV, dedicated to the memory of Bob Dunsmore.

Judy (Kondratieff) Ganley

Judy Kondratieff, SFR driver from the 1960's, passed away in April 2007 at her home in England.


The Meaning of the Red Candle

 

The following is the story of San Francisco's legendary red candle. A friend of Bob Leip gave me a printed copy of the story many years ago. For years the story was told at the end of day worker gatherings or at start/finish. You can choose to believe it or not, but those that believed really felt there was some mystical power about it. The decals that were given out had all the flames hand painted and they were never sold, they were given away.

Larry Dober

Everyone is welcome to attend the memorial open house for Larry on Sunday March 25, from 2 to 6 pm at 1609 Las Trampas Road, Alamo. Mailing address is: PO Box 488, Alamo, CA 94507.

Fran Chisum

San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Fran Chisum

We received very sad news this morning that Fran Chisum, a long time twenty+-year member of the SFR Timing & Scoring crew, had passed away. She had stumbled and taken a ...

Chuck Billington
San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Chuck Billington A memorial service for Chuck Billington of the former Tracer Racing team will be held Friday, March 3, 2006  ...
Peter Breschini
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my friend, and friend of many here in SFR, "Chico" Breschini.
Barbara Baldwin
San Francisco Region - SCCA Barbara Baldwin  09/16/05: In response to your many inquiries, services for Barbara Baldwin will be held after...
Michael Moore
I remember Mike as always smiling and having a good time at the track and off. He always had a kind word for me and loved racing My heart sank when I heard of his passing. My husband and I will miss the smile and the man -- Debra Kerth...
Mary Jane Brizard
San Francisco Region - SCCA - Mary Jane Brizard - To all of the San Francisco Region SCCA members: It has been just about 1 year since the loss of MaryJane Brizard. I would like to say a special thank you to all...
Carl Mofield
San Francisco Region - SCCA Carl Mofield - It was reported to me that Carl's passing was announced at the June Sprints and that a race was dedicated to him. Since he had hoped to attend the June Sprints this year . . .
Grace Katagiri
San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Grace Katagiri   I just learned today of Grace's passing. Our high school graduating class (1966, Roosevelt HS, Seattle) is approaching its 30th year reunion . . .
Americo Cabral
San Francisco Region - SCCA Americo Cabral    01/13/05: We received very sad news today that Formula...
Bill Bass

San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Bill Bass 

On Wednesday, March 3rd, Karen Cantu wrote us: Dear Family and Friends, Bill Bass passed ...

Bill Bass
Bill Bass   March 2, 2004 Former Chief of San Francisco SCCA Emergency Services  Bill and Doris dancing at Lucky and Kathy's wedding
Hans Bentley
Hans Peter Schoenershoven Bentley, 60, died August 14, 2004. He was born to Elke and Hans Schoenershoven June 19, 1944, in Germany where he spent his younger years working in the family-owned Porsche dealership. He graduated from University of Brunschweig with a degree in engineering....
Charles Aliberti
We were greatly saddened to learn upon our arrival at Thunderhill Park this weekend that SFR Road Racer Charles Aliberti was tragically killed in a testing accident . . .
Robert Smeltzer
San Francisco Region - SCCA Robert Smeltzer - Celebration Of Robert's Life All those who loved Robert are invited to a celebration of his life on Sunday October 10,2004 2:00 p.m. At Huffaker Engineering . . .
Mike Mullan
San Francisco Region - SCCA Mike Mullan  On Tuesday, January 20th, Laura Stich wrote us: Dear Friends, Michael Mullan, Spec Miata & ITX driver ...
Larry Pagels
San Francisco Region - SCCA Larry Pagels  08/08/02: I met Larry back in the early 70s through work. It was there that we realized we had a common...
Lucy Zinardi
San Francisco Region - SCCA Lucy Zanardi  05/08/02: Lucy Zanardi passed away Wednesday May 8 at Southwest Washington Medical ...
DT Watson
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Dewey "D.T." Watson  . . . Bruce Brunner, Starters writes us: A Memorial Service in Celebration of DT's life will be held on Friday, October 8th at 1:00pm. Please plan to attend an...
Kevin Kyne
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Kevin Kyne  07/28/02: Kevin was a dear friend for many years. I knew I could always count on him for ideas. . .
Don Adamson
San Francisco Region - SCCA    Don Adamson    Sad news has reached us that Don Adamson has passed away from a massive heart attack while at home. Don was a dedicated Flagger and Turn...
John Siedl
San Francisco Region - SCCA   John Seidl   And the sky was filled with balloons It is said that a man is measured not by what he does, but in how he influences those he comes in contact with. John Seidl had a way o...
Dr. Richard Lee
San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Dr. Richard S. "Doc" Lee 11/12/03: Public memorial services for Dr. Richard Lee have been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, at 1 pm, at the Stanford Chapel, with a reception to follow and...
Rob Brown
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Rob Brown   05/21/02: The photos you see were contributed by Rob's wife, Mer...
Scott Crawford
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Scott Crawford   04/09/02: Scott Crawford passed away this morning. Daughter Jennifer was with her at Los Gato...
Frank Eubel
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Frank Eubel We received the very sad news earlier this week that long time SFR member Frank Eubel, who had relocated a few years ago back to the East coast, ha...
Will Pool
San Francisco Region - SCCA   #28-GT5 WILLPOWER RACING 07/27/02: Will and I were competitors ... mine was #66...
Tim Barlow
Tim Barlow (9/24/01)  There are people that come into your life and leave an impression that will never leave nor be replaced. Tim did that for me. His happy go lucky attitude, and a smile that was never missing...
Swede Olsen
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Swede Olsen   On Wednesday, December 27th, David Vodden wrote: Dear Friends, Bill Olsen has advised that Swede's (William Olsen) funeral will be at 11am on Saturday December 30 at the ...
Ernie Mendicki
Ernie Mendicki 2/28/38 - 1/3/02    January 7, 2002 Long time SCCA member Ernie Mendicki passed away suddenly on January 3rd. Ernie was the ultimate automotive historian; if you asked...
Art Perry
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Art Perry    Word has reached the web team that longtime member and paddock marshal Art Perry passed away on January 16th of a heart attack. Services will be on Monday, 1/24/00 at 1:00 p.m....
Tom Crusoe
Tom Crusoe    February 6, 1999 Long time SCCA member and Pit Marshall Assistant Chief Tom Crusoe passed away February 3 after suffering a stroke over the weekend. Tom was well-known among the competitors and workers ali...
Louise Lee
Louise Lee - SFR Medical Team - Monday, 2/15/99  Louise Lee, wife of SFR Chief Medical Richard Lee, has passed away after entering the hospital earier this month . . .
Tom Foster
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Tom Foster   I was just made aware of the existence of this web site honoring my long time friend and racing buddy. I attended the Run-Offs every year but the first that Tom competed in. ...
Shirley Lashmett
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Shirley Lashmett Shirley's Candle On Wednesday, March 18, 1998, the Region office was informed that Social Crew member, Shirley Lashmett, and wife of Sears Point Transportation Chief Earl, passed...
Bill Riggins
Bill Riggins SFR Flagging and Communications   Word has just reached the webteam from the business office and others, that On Wednesday, November 18th, long time SFR Flagging and Communciations crew member Bill Riggins pass...
E. J. Bayliss
San Francisco Region - SCCA     E. J. Bayliss, Solo2 Secretary, Safety Steward Chief, and enthusiastic A Stock competitor, passed away on September 20th of pancreatic ...
Bill Knox
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Bill Knox, Friend, Father and Husband, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 1999. He died in the company of friends and family due to cancer related complications. An avid ra...
 
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