Matilda Jurevich ConwayJune 7, 1927 December 11, 2016Resident of San MateoMatilda "Tillie" Mary Jurevich Conway, a resident of San Mateo, California for 65 years. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2016 at the age of 89; in the home that her and her husband John Joseph Conway built in the early 1950's. Tillie was born on June 7, 1927 in Alameda, CA to Miho and Minnie Jurevich. Tillie was raised on an orchard in the Cupertino area where her father and mother grew apricots and cherries. Having two brothers Ivan and Bill, their family thrived having a strong Croatian work ethic. Tillie graduated Holy Names High School and San Jose State University with a teaching credential in physical education. Tillie was married to John Joseph Conway on November 29, 1952. Over the years, Tillie was employed as a physical education teacher on The Peninsula at Mercy High School, Our Lady of Angels, St. Catherine's, St. Gregory's and Notre Dame grammar schools.Tillie also contributed to the Athletic Community on the Peninsula as a teacher, coach and referee of volleyball, basketball and soccer. Tillie loved tennis, alpine skiing, gardening, the great outdoors, family and friends. Tillie is preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Conway and her son, Mark Charles Conway. She is survived by children Michael Andrew Conway, wife Marjorie; John Joseph Conway, Liane Marie Conway, Matthew Bernard Conway, Logan Ann Carnell, husband Joel and her grandchildren Michael, J.C., Mark, Christian, Margaux and Christy.A viewing will be held at Crosby-N. Gray & Co., 2 Park Road, Burlingame, CA on Monday, December 19, 2016 between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 2715 Hacienda St, San Mateo, CA on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10:30am. Interment to follow at Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mission Hospice and Homecare, 1670 S. Amphlett Blvd., #300, San Mateo, CA 94402. 650-554-1000. View the online memorial for Matilda Jurevich Conway