Month: February 2021

It is with sadness that VCCCDRA has learned of the recent passing of Jay Crane, long time part-time instructor of chemistry at Oxnard College.

Per Dr. Luanne Crocket, retired Oxnard College chemistry professor, “Jay taught chemistry labs for us for about 15 years.  He was a great guy, a very talented person.  He will be missed.”

To read Jay’s obituary in the Ventura County Star, please use this link.

With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Chiiho Terada, a long time part-time instructor at Ventura College.  Chiiho, passed away on January 28, 2021 from cancer.

Chiiho graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture with a bachelor’s degree in industrial design.  For more than 35 years, Chiico was a part-time instructor in drafting and mechanical drawing at Ventura College.  Hundreds of his students found employment throughout Ventura County and beyond, contributing to the region’s strength as a high tech manufacturing hub.

It is with sadness that VCCCDRA learned of the passing of Bona Dillon Press, retired professor of journalism at Moorpark College.  Bona passed away on February 6, 2021 of cancer.  Her death came one year to the day of the passing of her husband, Larry Press.

“A small private graveyard service took place this week. But please mark your calendars for Aug. 6, 2021, when we will have a party and celebration at the Ventura Harbor in honor of this remarkable woman’s life. Stay tuned for info. And as Bona would frequently say in parting, “Take good care of yourself. Cheers.” ”

To read her obituary, please use this link.

Today, VCCCDRA learned of the recent passing of Nikolaso “Nick” Ioannidis on January 24, 2021, after a short illness with cancer.  Harry Culotta, past VCCCDRA President, remembers  “Nick not only ran his own HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) company, but he also taught for many years in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program at Oxnard College, under the lead instructor Bob Chatenever.  His obituary in the Ventura County Star, does not mention his teaching, although it should because he worked diligently to train students in the program.”

Per the family’s wishes, the services will be private.

Please use this link to read his obituary in the VC Star.