Lynn Delagnes
Lynn Bovik Delagnes, who combined a successful real estate career with raising six children, died peacefully Oct. 18 at her home in Atherton following a long illness. She was 75.
Ms. Delagnes was born in Seattle. She attended the University of Washington, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After moving to Menlo Park in 1961, she became a Realtor and married Andre Delagnes. Together, they started Delagnes & Co. Realty in Menlo Park and bought the former home of baseball great Ty Cobb. She remained active in real estate until 1998.
An excellent cook, Ms. Delagnes loved to entertain, say family members. She also enjoyed traveling, fishing, clamming, and playing cards, they say. She was a member of the Menlo Circus Club.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Andre Delagnes; children Adrien, Duane and Jon Delagnes, Robert Moore, Lyle Moore Medeiros and Nicole Delagnes Patton; and l4 grandchildren.
A celebration of her life is planned.
Louis Pourciau
Louis “Dee” Lawrason Pourciau, a former Portola Valley resident, died Oct. 25 in Belmont. He was 87.
Mr. Pourciau was born in Rayne, Louisiana, and grew up in New Roads, Louisiana. He graduated from Tulane University in 1942 with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, he joined a group of scientists brought together at MIT’s radiation laboratory to create microwave radar systems. While at the radiation laboratory, he met his future wife, Nancy Hunter, and they were married in 1943.
Mr. Pourciau later worked at General Precision Laboratory in Pleasantville, New York, where he was responsible for the development and design of television cameras and displays. In 1967 he joined International Video Corp. (IVC) of Sunnyvale, where he oversaw the design and development of color television and video record equipment. After leaving IVC in 1974, he worked as a consultant until his retirement.
A member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Mr. Pourciau held many patents in the fields of audio and television.
Mr. Pourciau lived in Portola Valley from 1967 to 1996 and served on several town committees. He enjoyed all music, especially opera and jazz. With season tickets to the San Francisco Opera, he looked forward to having dinner at a special restaurant before each performance, say family members.
Surviving Mr. Pourciau are his daughter, Jacqueline Morrisey of Foster City; son, Bruce Pourciau of Appleton, Wisconsin; and four grandchildren. His wife, Nancy Pourciau, died in 1995.
Memorials in his name may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 2501 Oak Lawn Ave., No. 435, Dallas, TX 75219.
Richard Evdokimoff
A celebration of the life of Richard William Evdokimoff will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Gar Woods restaurant in Carnelian Bay at Lake Tahoe. Mr. Evdokimoff died at his home in Carson City, Nevada, on Oct. 28. He was 66.
Born in San Francisco, Mr. Evdokimoff grew up in Redwood City, graduating from Sequoia High School and San Jose State University. He lived in Menlo Park from 1970 until 1988 and, at one time, worked in commercial real estate sales for Cornish & Carey. He moved to Carson City 18 years ago.
Mr. Evdokimoff enjoy fishing, skiing, golf, tennis and cooking, say family members.
He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Evdokimoff of Mill Valley and brother Jim Evdokimoff of Pleasanton. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1281 Terminal Way, Suite 111, Reno, NV 89502 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
