Alfred Holmes, Al to his friends, was a true native son of San Mateo. He was born there, graduated from San Mateo High School, class of 1957, went to College of San Mateo, and lived here most his life. He died at home on June 14, 2018, of cancer. He was 79.
In his 20’s, when Uncle Sam called on Al, he chose to become a Medic in the U.S. Army, as a Conscientious Objector. After honorable discharge from the Army, he obtained his BA from S.F. State in Public Health. He then became a career employee of the U.S. Postal Service, where he retired after 30 years of service.
Al was a spiritual seeker, and his spiritual quests included Scientology (upper levels), Buddhism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and United Church of Christ.
Al was a caretaker. For many years he took tender care of his disabled mother, Katherine Holmes, and, after his retirement, he took on a second career as a caretaker for others. Those who knew him best described him as an angel.
Memorial services for Al will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 9, at St. James AME Zion Church, 825 Monte Diablo, San Mateo.
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