In Memory

Joe Laus

Joe Laus

Joe passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2006, after a long struggle with lymphoma. Joe was born in San Francisco on March 11, 1956, spent most of his youth in Capitola. He earned his BSEE at San Jose State and spent many years working as a component engineer in the Silicon Valley. His father, Anthony Laus, predeceases Joe. His wife, Joanne and daughter Elizabeth survive him. Joe is also survived by his mother Lilian Riccabona (Tony), brothers Tom (Lisa), John (Michelle), Paul and Michael; sisters Therese Ammiro (Frank), Mary Rose Machenzie (Ian), Barbara Larson (Larry) and Christine Laus; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Joe enjoyed music, Tex Avery cartoons, the Food Network, fine wines and a really good single malt scotch.