Yvonne G. Neves

Yvonne G.(Ratto) Neves, wife, beloved mother and grandmother, intrepid businesswoman, proud San Francisco native, and Balboa High alum (Fall ‘57), peacefully passed away on July 14th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her immediate family and loved ones. Yvonne was born to George and Lorraine Ratto on July 12th, 1940 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in San Francisco, CA. Her strong Italian roots exemplified by her father and her uncles, Romero and Pete, were the foundation of her early family life. Yvonne loved her work as a school uniform executive. Throughout her 20-year career, Yvonne’s colleagues knew her as a kind soul who loved people. She had an infectious smile and contagious laugh that made a lasting impression on everyone. Along with her daughter and business partner of 25 years, Yvette, she co-founded Simply Uniforms, a staple of the Colma business community.

Yvonne is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Richard, endearing brother-in-law Francis, loving daughters Yvette and Janette, attentive son Richard (Jennifer), and her precious grandchildren Chris, Kaliko, Keahi, Savannah, and Olivia. She is also remembered by many family members as “Aunty Bunny”.

Funeral Services have been held. Donations may be made in Yvonne Neves’ name to Sutter Care at Home, Attn: Gift Processing, PO BOX 160045, Sacramento, CA 95816 or the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose at msjdominicans.org.

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