UCSF School of Dentistry NEWSBRIEF

Dr. Jorge (George) Castañeda, D'73, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., in Visalia, California, from complications of Type 2 diabetes. He would have turned 67 years old this month.

At his bedside was his loving wife Anita, his oldest son Nick, and his longtime dear friend, Dr. Manuel G. Garcia (D'73) and wife Norma.

UCSF School of Dentistry Faculty Member and Assistant Dean for Community Clinics Dr. Nelson Artiga-Diaz: "I met George when he and Dr. Harvey Brody interviewed me as a dental school applicant back in March, 1971. George became a powerful and inspirational role model, mentor, and beloved friend for me and dozens of dental students, like Dr. Michel Lopez (D'74) of the UCSF Dental Alumni Association - Executive Council. George was a UC Regents Scholar, and upon graduation in 1973, George was the top student in his class, having won all the major student awards at the time. In 1970, George and Dr. Manuel Garcia founded Chicanos in Health Education of UCSF, with George and Manuel becoming the first elected Chair and Co-Chairs of CHE. George was also the elected President, Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC). More recently, George was a recipient of the UCSF Dental Alumni - Medal of Honor. In addition to his wife Anita, George is survived by his children Nick, George Jr., Tony, and Cathy, from his previous marriage."

Memorial arrangements are as follows:

Viewing - Friday, July 11, 2008, 1:00-6:30 p.m.
Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel
127 E Caldwell Ave
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 635-1144

Mass - Saturday, July 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
St Mary's Catholic Church
608 N Church St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 734-9522

On a personal note, I was priviledged to interview and photograph Dr. Castañeda in Visalia for the Why I Give feature of the 2007 UCSF School of Dentistry magazine (Adobe Acrobat PDF: http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/about/Mag2007.pdf). A kind man of gentle good humor and many good works, what came through in our conversation was his love of life and family, his community, his profession, and the School. He was passionate about all of these, and especially about the many students he mentored and encouraged through the years. His life was a gift, and he will be warmly remembered and deeply missed in many communities.

David Hand
Communications Manager
UCSF School of Dentistry



	Dr. Jorge (George) Castañeda, D'73 Passes Away at 66 in Visalia, CA

	Dr. Jorge (George) Castañeda, D'73, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., in Visalia, California, from complications of Type 2 diabetes. He would have turned 67 years old this month. At his bedside was his loving wife Anita, his oldest son Nick, and his longtime dear friend, Dr. Manuel G. Garcia (D'73) and wife Norma. UCSF School of Dentistry Faculty Member and Assistant Dean for Community Clinics Dr. Nelson Artiga-Diaz: "I met George when he and Dr. Harvey Brody interviewed me as a dental school applicant back in March, 1971. George became a powerful and inspirational role model, mentor, and beloved friend for me and dozens of dental students, like Dr. Michel Lopez (D'74) of the UCSF Dental Alumni Association - Executive Council. George was a UC Regents Scholar, and upon graduation in 1973, George was the top student in his class, having won all the major student awards at the time. In 1970, George and Dr. Manuel Garcia founded Chicanos in Health Education of UCSF, with George and Manuel becoming the first elected Chair and Co-Chairs of CHE. George was also the elected President, Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC). More recently, George was a recipient of the UCSF Dental Alumni - Medal of Honor. In addition to his wife Anita, George is survived by his children Nick, George Jr., Tony, and Cathy, from his previous marriage." Memorial arrangements are as follows: Viewing - Friday, July 11, 2008, 1:00-6:30 p.m. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel 127 E Caldwell Ave Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 635-1144 Mass - Saturday, July 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. St Mary's Catholic Church 608 N Church St Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 734-9522 On a personal note, I was priviledged to interview and photograph Dr. Castañeda in Visalia for the Why I Give feature of the 2007 UCSF School of Dentistry magazine (Adobe Acrobat PDF: http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/about/Mag2007.pdf). A kind man of gentle good humor and many good works, what came through in our conversation was his love of life and family, his community, his profession, and the School. He was passionate about all of these, and especially about the many students he mentored and encouraged through the years. His life was a gift, and he will be warmly remembered and deeply missed in many communities. David Hand Communications Manager UCSF School of Dentistry