VCCCD Retirees

2026 Fall Social

VCCCD Retirees In response to many requests, the 2026 VCCCDRA Fall Social will be held at Moorpark College on October 29th. Please use the links below to print and mail ...
Summer 2026 Monitor Newsletter

Summer 2026 Monitor Newsletter

Dear Colleagues, As your new President, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone on the executive board for helping me as I transition into this position. Susan Bricker ...
Carolyn Dorrance's Passing

Carolyn Dorrance’s Passing

Carolyn Dorrance UPDATE: We have received information regarding services for Carolyn Dorrance. A memorial service will be held at Unity Church, 227 E. Arrellaga Street in Santa Barbara, at 2:00 ...
Rene Rodriguez

Rene Rodriguez’ Death

Rene Rodriguez It is with profound sadness that the VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Rene Rodriguez on July 25, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. Rene worked for the ...
Memorial Postings

Memorial Postings

VCCCDRA is catching up on posting notices regarding deceased colleagues that had not been posted in past years. In our "Listing of Deceased Retirees," we are inviting family and/or friends ...
John Davie

John Davie’s Passing

John Davie With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the death of John Davie on October 25, 2025. John retired from Moorpark College as a professor of English. John's wife, Donna, ...
Joyce Parkel

Joyce Parkel’s Passing

Joyce Parkel With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Joyce Parkel on June 9, 2026 in Ojai, California. Joyce retired in 2006 as a professor of health and ...
Robert Lawson

Robert Lawson’s Passing

Robert Lawson With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Robert Lawson on October 6, 2024. Robert retired from Ventura College as a professor of Music. He also served ...
Carol Smith

Carol Smith’s Passing

Carol Smith With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Carol Smith, Ventura College retiree. Carol passed on February 5, 2026. She was a Biology Lab Technician and a ...
Gwendolyn Lewis Huddleston

Gwendolyn Lewis Huddleston’s Passing

Gwendolyn Lewis Huddleston With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the recent passing of Gwendolyn Lewis Huddleston. Gwendolyn was originally hired as Oxnard College’s Dean of Liberal Studies. She then transferred ...