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Joann Kayser Obituary

Born in San Francisco, CA to Anita & Joseph Spinetti.

Preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Donald R. Kayser.

Sister of Dolores Riggs, Ramona Spinetti, and Patricia Pacini.

Loving mother to daughters, Joann Bryant, Donna Scarabosio (Ray), Wendy Doty (Doug); and son, Shane Kayser (Marly).
Grandmother to Austin, Joseph and Sterling Kayser, and Eric Doty.

Participated as adult leader of Girl Scouts, San Bruno Council; San Mateo County 4H adult council. Long time parishioner of St. Roberts Catholic Church & School, San Bruno, served as yard duty supervisor, teacher's aide, librarian, women's guild, and altar society.

Graduate of SF State University with BSN at age of 50; worked as RN for 20 years.

In lieu of flowers Joann requested donations be sent to Mission Hospice and Home Care, 1670 So Amphlett Blvd. Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402.

Funeral Arrangements Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Visitation 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. & Rosary Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday February 19, 2026 Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. St. Robert Catholic Church1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Memorial Events
for Joann Kayser

Feb

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Robert Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA

Feb

18

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

St. Robert Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA

Feb

19

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Robert Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA

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