In Memoriam
Remembering the Upsilon brothers whose lives, friendships and service remain part of our shared history.
Robert Doumakes, who passed to the Adytum on High in 2016, was known for his dedication to St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. He and his wife Edna are memorialized on this monument at the church.
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35 brothers from Boston to Seattle celebrated the life of Brother Edwards on Feb. 9 at the University Catholic Center, which featured beautiful music and a Nigerian drummer, Francois Awe, who is a professor of musicology at UCLA. Alfred Hernandez eulogized Adrian as a compassionate friend…
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Brother Smith passed to the Adytum on High this past year in his home country of England. He was an international exchange student in 2014, and quickly gained many friends among the brothers. He already graduated with a Masters degree, but took time to travel the…
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Brother Edwards passed to the Adytum on High in November in Houston at age 48. Adrian was beloved by brothers of the late 1980s and early 1990s for his positive attitude and infectious laughter. He was never angry, and always found the humor in every situation.…
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Brother Rea, Upsilon’s last WWII veteran, passed to the Adytum on High in November at age 94. He and his brother, Ralph Rea who lives in Orange County, have been committed to the fraternity for 60 years through financial donations and moral support for the younger…
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More than 260 UCLA students, facility and alumni were killed in World War II; only Harvard University suffered more casualties. This includes four brothers of Upsilon who are listed below. "To all of the veterans of the Greatest Generation, I add my humble thanks to countless…
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Brother Pulaski passed to the Adytum on High in June, after a vibrant lifetime of outdoor adventures, marketing genius, great Rose Bowl tailgaters, and sporting success.
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Brother Seely, who flew in combat during the Vietnam War and commanded aircraft carriers during his 50-year for the Navy career, passed to the Adytum on High on Jun. 3. He married his college sweetheart, Gail, a UCLA sorority girl, and retired as an Admiral. He…
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Brother Jones, a javelin thrower for UCLA track coach Elvin Drake in the 1950s and U.S. Army veteran, passed to the Adytum on Sept. 16, 2016. The gregarious Jones was friends with everyone he met, and a true Bruin until the end. He attended the 2016…
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Brother Peterson passed to the Adytum on High in 2016. He served in active duty in the Navy for five years on submarines, and 25 years in the reserves.
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