BFS - Obituaries 2010

David French was born on June 17, 1947 in Santa Cruz, California and passed away on December 26, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. He was 63 years old.

Ronald Montes was born on June 30, 1949 in Salinas, California and passed away on December 24, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 61 years old.

Harold Norris Goff
December 21, 1929 - December 22, 2010
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at San Jose Christian Reformed Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Interment: Ceres Memorial Park, 1801 E. Whitmore Avenue, Ceres, CA 95307

Harold Goff was born on December 21, 1929 in Modesto, California and entered into rest on December 22, 2010 in Mountain View, California.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sylvia; daughters, Elizabeth Takahashi (Curtis), Marji Hajic (Steven), Alice Gerbel (Tim); grandchildren, Zachary Hajic and Tyler Gerbel; sisters, Alexa Robinson and Barbara Livingston; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 29 at 2pm at San Jose Christian Reformed Church, 5150 Camden Avenue, San Jose.

Jaroslav Sydir was born on January 5, 1913 in Ukraine and passed away on December 23, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 97 years old.

Juan Carlos Gonzalez Sr.
May 3, 1966 - December 16, 2010
San Jose, California

Juan Gonzalez was born on May 3, 1966 in San Jose, California and entered into rest on December 16, 2010 in San Jose, California.

Juan is survived by his loving wife, Reneé Gabaldon; children Manuel, Marianna, Juan Jr, Andrea, Dominique, Natalie, Karina, Christian, and Sabrina; 6 grandchildren; mother, Dolores Garcia; sister Marian; brothers, John, Raul, and Rick; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Visitation and Vigil will be held from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Wednesday, December 22 at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 366 St. Julie Drive, San Jose. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow the visitation. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, December 23 at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W McCabe Rd, Santa NelIa.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Juan's children's college funds at any Wells Fargo Bank. Account number 8533 820851.

Leona Mathews Larson
August 10, 1906 - December 13, 2010
Grants Pass, Oregon

Interment: Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 E Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631.

Leona Larson was born on August 10, 1906 in Fresno, California and passed away on December 13, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. She was 104 years old.

Steven Edward Thomas Hempler
January 10, 1965 - December 3, 2010
San Jose, California

Steven Hempler was born on January 10, 2010 in Altadena, California and passed away on December 3, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 45 years old.

Erlinda Salim Andales
December 7, 1946 - December 4, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Erlinda Andales was born on December 7, 1946 in Bohol, Philippines and passed away on December 4, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. She was 63 years old.

Mary Hanson was born on February 3, 1925 and passed away on November 29, 2010 in Meridian, Idaho. She was 85 years old.

Grimaldina Chavarria
November 1, 1917 - November 30, 2010
San Jose, California

Interment: Friday, December 10, 2010, 10:30 a.m., Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Grimaldina Chavarria was born on November 1, 1917 in Lima, Peru and passed away on November 30, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 93 years old.

Memorial Mass: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at Saint Isidore Catholic Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526.
Graveside service to follow at 3:00 p.m.
Interment: Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 270 Los Ranchitos, San Rafael, CA 94903.

Mary Ann Dix was born on October 20, 1918 in San Francisco, California and entered into rest on November 29, 2010 in San Ramon, California.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Dix and her daughter Susan Schaffer. She is survived by her daughter Robin Leach (Gary) of Danville, California.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 9 at Saint Isidore Catholic Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, California. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in San Rafael.

José Muñiz López
January 2, 1922 - November 19, 2010
Sunnyvale, California

Jose Lopez was born on January 2, 1922 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and passed away on November 19, 2010 in Mountain View, California. He was 88 years old.

Lambertha Wiskerke Visscher
March 28, 1925 - November 19, 2010
Salinas, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos, Los Gatos, CA.
Interment: Private.

Lambertha "Bertie" Visscher was born on March 28, 1925 in Terneuzen, The Netherlands and entered into rest on November 19, 2010 in Salinas, California.

Bertie was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Engbertus "Bert" Visscher, and her son, Eise Visscher.

She is survived by her daughters, Francoise Lowry (Walt) of Spokane, Washington, and Irene Hoey (Dave) of Aromas, California; her grandchildren, Tawni Lowry, Corey Lowry, Janna Espinoza (Josh), Leo Visscher-Brown, Sean Hoey, and Patrick Hoey; and her great-grandchild, Maizie Espinoza; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Bertie was a long time weaver and fiber artist. She loved gardening, traveling, and her dog, Sam.

Renato Sanchez Vergonio
July 21, 1952 - November 12, 2010
Sunnyvale, California

Visitation: Monday, November 15, 2010, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Monday, November 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Private.

Renato Vergonio was born on July 21, 1952 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on November 12, 2010 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 58 years old.

Juanita Mendoza was born on October 6, 1919 in Chiclayo, Peru and passed away on November 8, 2010 at her home in Sunnyvale, California. She was 91 years old.

Marianne Decker passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 2, 2010 in Mountain View, California at the age of 78. She was born in Salinas, California in September 1932, the only child of Loyal Maurice and Cordibel Coats (both originally from Texas).

Marianne was happily married for 43 years to Wilbur (Bill) Eugene Decker of Fleming, Colorado up until his death in 1999. She is survived by her son Stephen Maurice Decker and daughter-in-law Lisa Ann Decker of Campbell, California and her daughter Sharolyn Marie Bradford of Honolulu, Hawaii.

As the devoted wife of a Navy fighter pilot and aerospace engineer, Marianne had a long life filled with many adventures. Her smile and laughter will be missed. Like her husband Bill, her ashes will be scattered at sea to join him in eternal peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the national Alzheimer's Association or your local Hospice.

Lake Paul Sturtevant
August 20, 1981 - October 20, 2010
San Jose, California

Lake Sturtevant was born on August 20, 1981 in Eureka, California and passed away on October 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 29 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at The Westside Grill, Gilroy, CA.
Interment: Private.

Bill Brewington was born on July 12, 1959 in Denville, New Jersey and entered into rest on October 17, 2010 in San Jose, California.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patti; his parents, Bill & Connie Brewington; his brother, Bruce Brewington; and his sister, Cathy Brewington.

A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at a later date. Please contact the funeral home for details.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Maximillian Alexander Root
June 20, 2010 - October 15, 2010
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Belgatos Park, 308 Belgatos Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Interment: Private.

Maximillian Root was born on June 20, 2010 in San Diego, California and passed away on October 15, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 3 months and 25 days old.

Tom Gutman was born on November 10, 1942 in Domme, France and passed away on October 12, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 67 years old.

Juana Maullon Zagala
December 17, 1917 - September 29, 2010
San Jose, California

Juana Zagala was born on December 17, 1917 in Batangas, Philippines and entered into rest on September 29, 2010 in San Jose, California.

Juana is survived by her daughters, Zenaida Matanguihan (Lamberto), Aurora Badillo, Luzminda Zagala, and Theresa Spindler; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2020 East San Antonio Street, San Jose, California.

Fr. James J. Mifsud, S.M.
February 6, 1935 - September 29, 2010
Cupertino, California

FR. JAMES J. MIFSUD, S.M.
Born on February 6, 1935
in San Francisco, California.
Died in the service of
Our Blessed Mother September 29, 2010
Cupertino California
in the 76th year of his age
and in his 58th year as a Marianist.

To the end of our days we are happy to spend
our lives and strength in Mary's service.
-MARIANIST RULE OF LIFE

COMMUNITY ASSIGNMENTS
Marianist Novitiate, Santa Cruz-1953
St. Mary's College, Moraga-1954
St. Louis High School, Honolulu-1956
Marianist International Seminary,
Fribourg, Switzerland-1961
Archbishop Mitty High School, San Jose -1965
Korea-1968
Marianist Community, San Jose-1980
Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose-1985
Marianist Center, Cupertino-2009

Daphine Fama Bonilla
October 28, 1932 - September 25, 2010
Gilroy, California

Daphine Bonilla was born on October 28, 1932 in Oklahoma and passed away on September 25, 2010 in Gilroy, California. She was 77 years old.

William James Hall
October 4, 1952 - September 24, 2010
San Jose, California

William Hall passed away Friday, September 24, 2010, in San Jose, California. Bill was born October 4, 1952, in Washington State to William James Hall I and Donna Marie Eaton. He grew up in Seattle, at age 10 he moved to San Jose, California.

Bill served honorably in the United States Navy and the in the Naval Reserve during the Vietnam War. He attended UCLA where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

In 1983, Bill met Patricia Ann Jones, the love of his life. Bill and Patty were married on September 14, 1985 in Brookdale, California. They have two daughters, Julie Anna Hall and Brittany Lee Hall.

Bill spent the majority of his career working in Property Management/Real Estate in San Jose area. He was a beloved husband, respected father and dear friend to many. Bill was an outdoor enthusiast, avid hiker and dog lover.

Bill is survived by his wife and two daughters, his brother Jim Broderick and wife Jody of Seattle, Washington, his best friend Graham Farran of Jacksonville, Oregon, and the Moberly family of San Jose, California.

Bill touched the lives of everyone he met. His warm smile and personality made a lasting impression that brought joy and happiness into the lives of others.

A fund has been set up for the family to help with these unforeseen expenses and for Brittany and Julie's education. Deposits can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank, make checks out to Patty Hall Account # 3497070346 or the cards can be deposited into a box at the memorial service.

The memorial service will be held to celebrate his life at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Church of the Chimes, located at 1447 Bryan Ave, San Jose, CA, 95118

Angelica Cera Erasquin
October 28, 2002 - September 24, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Visitation: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Visitation: Friday, October 1, 2010, 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Graveside Service: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Angelica Erasquin was born on October 28, 2002 in San Jose, California and passed away on September 24, 2010 in Stanford, California. She was 7 years old.

Visitation: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Chapel, 27 Winsor Street, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Funeral Service: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Chapel, 27 Winsor Street, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Thanh Lam was born on December 25, 1981 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on September 22, 2010 in Milpitas, California. He was 29 years old.

Apolonia Tamayo Santa Maria
April 10, 1936 - September 20, 2010
San Jose, California

Visitation: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:15 - 10:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 8:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Pozorrubio Municipal Cemetery, Barangay Talogtog, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines 2435

Apolonia Santa Maria was born on April 10, 1936 in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines and passed away on September 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 74 years old.

Donna Earlene Martinez
September 26, 1960 - September 15, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Donna Martinez was born on September 26, 1960 in San Jose, California and passed away on September 15, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 49 years old.

Angel Manuel Sierra
November 12, 1942 - September 17, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Funeral Mass: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Clare Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Interment: Private.

Angel Sierra was born on November 12, 1942 in Fairmont City, Illinois and entered into rest on September 17, 2010 in Santa Clara, California.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Alice; daughters Cristina Sierra-Mundo (Gerardo) and Ann-Marie Sierra; and his grandchildren, Isabel and Joelle.

Angel was a teacher at Archbishop Mitty High School before becoming an Academic Counselor and Professor of Chemistry at Foothill Community College where he worked for more than 30 years.

Friends and family are invited to a funeral mass on Saturday, October 9 at 10am at Saint Clare Church, 941 Lexington Avenue, Santa Clara, California.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to FHDA Foundation, Angel Sierra Scholarship, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022.

Edward Stefanowicz
January 17, 1924 - September 13, 2010
Sunnyvale, California

Edward Stefanowicz was born on January 17, 1924 in Jersey City, New Jersey and passed away on September 13, 2010 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 86 years old.

Youav Joe Beitpolous
January 30, 1945 - September 11, 2010
San Jose, California

Youav Beitpolous was born on January 30, 1945 in Hamedan, Iran and passed away on September 11, 2010 in Stanford, California. He was 65 years old.

Simone Stringfellow
December 31, 1963 - September 9, 2010
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Friday, September 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Simone Stringfellow was born on December 31, 1963 in San Francisco, California and passed away on September 9, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 46 years old.

Memorial Service: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Chai House, 814 South Elizabeth Drive, San Jose, CA 95126.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Leslie Ruttledge was born on June 23, 1957 in San Jose, California and passed away on September 8, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 53 years old.

Marian Grace Cherbone
April 14, 1926 - September 8, 2010
Hollister, California

Marian Cherbone was born on April 14,1926 in San Jose and entered into rest on September 8, 2010 in Los Gatos, California.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa McLaughlin (Sean), Karen Barone (Anthony); son John Cherbone (Jennifer); grandchildren, Kristin Shearer (Don), Brian McLaughlin (Jenny), Anthony Barone, Michael Barone, and Ricky Barone; and great-grandchildren, Megan, Lauren, Raegan, and Jack.

Graveside Service: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 12:15 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Todd White was born on January 13, 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away on September 5, 2010 in Vallejo, California. He was 42 years old.

Memorial Service: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

She is survived by her children, Charles Bohn (Carolyn), Michael Bohn (Marlene), and James Bohn; grandchildren, James Wallace Bohn, Melissa Bohn, Tracy Bohn, RaeDawn Bohn, Keain Bohn, and Andrea Bohn; and great grandchildren, Alana, Joseph, and Mikayla Davis.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life at 3PM on Sunday, September 12 at Church of the Chimes 1447 Bryan Ave., San Jose.

Emanuel Michael Warda
December 25, 1932 - August 31, 2010
Redwood City, California

Emanuel Warda was born on December 25, 1932 in Baghdad, Iraq and passed away on August 31, 2010 in Redwood City, California. He was 77 years old.

Jeffrey Brian Lane
September 6, 1940 - August 18, 2010
Santa Cruz, California

Jeffrey Lane was born on September 6, 1940 in Hollywood, California and passed away on August 18, 2010 in Santa Cruz, California. He was 69 years old.

Celia Stets was born in Avon, Massachusetts on October 10, 1919 and passed away peacefully on August 18, 2010 in Escondido, California at the age of 90. She fought a courageous battle against Alzheimer's disease. Those whose lives Celia touched would be quick to speak of her true passion for gardening and, in particular, flowers of all kinds. She especially enjoyed spending time traveling to visit family on the east coast, photography, growing orchids, playing the organ, making ceramic arts and crafts and collecting all kinds of memorabilia.

Celia leaves behind Barbara Johnston, daughter, Theresa and Orin Eldridge, daughter and son-in-law, Francis and Gayle Stets, son and daughter-in-law, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Francis E. Stets who passed away August 17, 1995.

She embraced family gatherings, fun and laughter... may her spirit live on in all who knew her.

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Richard was born on March 20, 1934 in Atascadero, California and went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2010 in San Jose, California.

He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, 7 children, 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and his sister.

He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years. Richard's life revolved around his family, friends, and his faith. He will be deeply missed.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 10:30am at Church of The Chimes, 1447 Bryan Avenue, San Jose.

Donations in his name can be made to the Richard Brown Memorial Fund through Communities of Hope Church to benefit Alzheimer's patients.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery Chapel, Fremont, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Patricia Ward was born on September 30, 1970 in Redwood City, California and passed away on August 7, 2010 in Fremont, California. She was 39 years old.

Funeral Service: Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Ron was born on October 8, 1953 in Watsonville and entered into rest on August 4, 2010 in San Jose.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation and funeral service on Saturday, August 7 at 10am at Church of the Chimes, 1447 Bryan Avenue, San Jose, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Vigil at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Winnie was born on October 31, 1971 in Burma and entered into rest on July 30, 2010 in Stanford, California. She received her MBA from Santa Clara University.

She is survived by her husband of 6 years, Manuel Favorito (they have been together for 18 years), and her daughter, Angelina. She will always be remembered by her friends and family.

Memorial Service: Monday, August 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Maria Goretti Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Moses Quesada was born on March 27, 1948 in Anaheim, California and passed away on August 7, 2010 in Modesto, California. He was 62 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, August 6, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Los Gatos Memorial Park Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

John Regan was born on June 13, 1932 in Axbridge, England and passed away on August 2, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 78 years old.

Ando Eshobayati was born on June 25, 1924 in Uroumieh, Iran and passed away on July 22, 2010 in San Jose California. He was 86 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery Chapel, Santa Clara, CA.
Graveside Service: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Edelmira Nava was born on December 28, 1938 in Mexico and passed away on July 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 71 years old.

Chih Wang was born on February 26, 1946 in China and passed away on July 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 64 years old.

Mary Johnston was born on September 1, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on July 17, 2010 in Mountain View, California. She was 85 years old.

Edward Robert Martinez
November 5, 1946 - July 13, 2010
San Jose, California

Edward Martinez was born on November 5, 1946 in Hanford, California and passed away on July 13, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, July 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Los Gatos Memorial Park Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Nerses Tatevosian was born on August 12, 1925 in Esfahan, Iran and passed away on July 5, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Desmond Gordon Banks
February 17, 1930 - July 5, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Desmond Banks was born on February 17, 1930 in England and passed away on July 5, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. He was 80 years old.

Visitation: Friday, July 9, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Saint Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Vigil at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Graveside Service: Monday, July 12, 2010, 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

George Toldi was born on July 15, 1925 in Pecel, Hungary and passed away on July 3, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. He was 84 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, July 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549.

Patricia O'Brien Vales was born on June 13, 1923 in Lambert, Montana and passed away on June 26, 2010 in Campbell, California.

Pat retired from Shell Oil Corporation in Orange County in 1988 and was then a volunteer with the Cypress Police Department for several years where she was named Citizen of the Year in 1990.

Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Barron Vales, and grandson, John C. Gibson. She is survived by her children, Susan Gibson (Fred) and Robert Vales (Lynne); five grandchildren, Cindy Carpenter (Dan), Scott Vales (Lety), Larry Vales, Theresa Rogers, and Fred C. Gibson; and nine great-grandchildren, Brent Carpenter, Blake Carpenter, Brittany Carpenter, Scott Vales, Jr., Frank Vales, Vivian Vales, Mason Rogers, Brianna Rogers, and Sophia Gibson.

A graveside service will be held at Queen of Heaven cemetery in Lafayette at 2 pm on Friday, July 2, 2010.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at Mission Villa in Campbell for all of their kindness and help over the many years Pat lived there. Our thanks also to Hospice of the Valley for their support and care during Pat's final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Marilyn Bandara for Mission Villa Activity Programs in memory of Pat Vales, 4843 Manitoba Drive, San Jose, CA 95130.

Maria Del Socorro Loredo
April 16, 1929 - June 16, 2010
San Jose, California

Maria Loredo was born on April 16, 1929 in Managua, Nicaragua and passed away on June 16, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.

David Livingston Weathington
September 14, 1940 - May 23, 2010
San Jose, California

David Weathington was born on September 14, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on May 23, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 69 years old.

Visitation: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Vigil at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: Friday, June 18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA.

Harry Kavanaugh was born on March 13, 1921 in San Francisco and passed away on June 13, 2010 in San Jose.

Harry is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Gloria; his children, Dave (Beverly), Bob (Inge), and Bill (Betty); his grandchildren, Mike (Sive), Jeff, Tom (Sabrina), Rebecca McDowell (Evan), Katie Saint John (Matt), Matt, Scott, Ben, and Mary; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Sister Barbara Kavanaugh SND of Redwood City.

He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1942 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. He was in the Signal Corps in Iceland and attained the rank of Captain by the end of World War II. He worked for 35 years at Underwriters Laboratories (UL), most of that time as Senior Project Engineer.

Harry was an active parishioner of Ascension Catholic Church in Saratoga. He was also involved with The Knights of Columbus, Seniors in Retirement, and The Serra Club.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 17 from 6-7 pm and a vigil from 7-8 pm at Ascension Catholic Church, 12033 Miller Avenue, Saratoga. Friends and family are invited to a reception from 8-10 pm following the vigil at the Ascension Church Hall. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 18 at 8:30 am at Ascension with burial to follow at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Harry's name to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral Mass: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Sylvia Lucrecia Aguilar de Montosa was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and passed away as a result of her 3 year fight with ovarian cancer. Sylvia passed away on 8 June 2010 while living with her family in Gilroy, California.

Sylvia is survived by her husband of 38 years, Rich; her son Richard Jr. "Ricco" of San Jose, California; her daughter, Angel, and her husband Allen Lyles of Klamath Falls, Oregon; four grandchildren, Richard A. Montosa, Alexa Lyles, Riley Lyles, and Katie Lyles; her brothers, Willy and Fernando Aguilar; and her sister, Maria Brooks.

Sylvia was raised in Daly City, California, where she attended Westmore High School and was married. Sylvia then lived in Germany, Panama, California, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington, Hawaii, and Oregon.

Sylvia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse working at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, Black Hills Hospital in Olympia, Washington, Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California, always performing duties as a Critical Care Nurse.

Sylvia was half owner of Woody's Hotdog and Coffee in Camp Smith, Hawaii and owner of "Circuit Sisters" a women only fitness center in Los Gatos, California.

Sylvia always put her family's welfare first, sharing her life experiences, vast knowledge, and opinions, showing kindness, generosity and love to all of the individuals she cared for and came in contact with. Sylvia was always willing to help others in any way she could. Sylvia will be missed by all and our love will forever be hers.

Funeral services will be held at Church of the Chimes, 1447 Bryan Avenue, San Jose, California, at 1:00 p.m., 12 June 2010, followed by committal services at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, California.

If in any way Sylvia has ever touched you or your heart, please visit her at www.BeddingfieldFuneralService.com where your testimonies, memories and thoughts can remain for all to see forever. Please forward this to everyone who has had contact with, benefited from, or has been affected by my wonderful and loving wife Sylvia (My Sylvita).

Rowland Lewis was born on November 16, 1924 in Mount Vernon, Illinois and passed away on June 3, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Interment: Solano Nueva Vizcaya Cemetery, District #3, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.

Erlinda Flores was born on April 7, 1931 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on May 31, 2010 in Los Gatos, California. She was 79 years old.

Sheila Mary Dahlberg
November 5, 1941 - May 19, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Memorial Mass: Monday, May 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Lawrence the Martyr, Santa Clara, CA.
Interment: Private.

Sheila Mary Dahlberg of Santa Clara, passed away peacefully May 19, 2010. Reunited in love with her husband, Charles Dahlberg. Much loved mother of Bryan Albrecht, Dennis Albrecht, and Melissa Albrecht. Born November 5, 1941 in San Francisco, California. Treasured Sister, Grandmother, Auntie, Stepmother and friend to all of her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all who love her.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday May 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, 1971 Saint Lawrence Dr, Santa Clara. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home for Life, PO Box 847, Stillwater, MN 55082.

Atorila Piry was born on November 9, 1967 in Iran and passed away on May 8, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 42 years old.

Sarkis Vardeh was born on March 1, 1935 in Urmeieh, Iran and passed away on May 8, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 75 years old.

Givargis Seryani was born on June 6, 1924 in Tabriz, Iran and passed away on May 7, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Gilbert Irwin Dwight Worsham
January 29, 1920 - April 28, 2010
San Jose, California

Gilbert Worsham was born on January 29, 1920 in Santa Barbara, California and passed away on April 28, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. He was 90 years old.

Memorial Service: Friday, May 7, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Rancho San Antonio, Los Altos, CA
Interment: Private.

Derek Ginger was born on May 23, 1946 in London, England and passed away on April 21, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Ginger; daughters, Stephanie (Eliot) Harris and Emma Ginger; grandchildren, Fisher and Clover Harris and Carter, Trevor, and Holly Ogden.

Gwendolynn Olivia Banks
August 28, 1929 - April 21, 2010
Santa Clara, California

Gwendolynn Banks was born on August 28, 1929 in Yorkshire, England and passed away on April 21, 2010 at her residence in Santa Clara, California. She was 80 years old.

Carl Thoreson was born on June 27, 1929 in Rugby, North Dakota and passed away on April 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 80 years old.

Victoriana Corre Butihen
November 2, 1924 - April 17, 2010
Mountain View, California

Victoriana Butihen was born on November 2,1924 in Bohol, Philippines and passed away on November 17, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Ignacio Alvarez Molleda was born on July 31, 1932 in Torreon, Mexico and passed away on April 11, 2010 in Stockton, California. He was 77 years old.

Primitivo Aldino Macaraeg
January 25, 1925 - April 11, 2010
San Jose, California

Visitation: Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Interment: Private.

Primitivo Macaraeg was born on January 25, 1925 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on April 11, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Robert Lawrence Buckley
January 5, 1952 - April 10, 2010
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Stevens Creek Park, 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA, Site Sycamore.
Interment: Private.

Robert Buckley was born on January 5, 1952 in San Jose, California and passed away on April 10, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 58 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center, Livermore, CA in the North Cresta Blanca Room.
Interment: Private.

Jon Lee Carter was born on July 12, 1959 in Redwood City, California and passed away on April 4, 2010 in Morgan Hill, California. He was 50 years old. He was known to some of you as Jonnie, Jon, J.C., Dad or Boppa Jon.

Jon wasn't much of a musician and sang completely out of tune, but he loved music and loved it loud. He had a passion for cars and was an Auto Technician for over 30 years. Jon was one of the best mechanics around. He was an avid collector of knives, swords, coins, 49er memorabilia, and dragons. He further commemorated some of this through his intricate tattoos.

Jon loved to play cards. It didn't matter the game, he would always play it, although he was typically fond of Blackjack. He was always up for a game no matter the stakes and was never afraid to call a bet. In addition to cards, he was an avid bowler, having bowled on leagues for most of his life.

Jon was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Jean Carter, and his father, Kenneth Eugene McNaught.

Jon is survived by his brother, Brian G. Carter; daughter, Vicki L. Wienand; grandchildren, Vylette A. Wienand and Ace J. Wienand; along with other loved ones and friends.

To celebrate and honor Jon's life the family invites you to join them on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550 in the North Cresta Blanca Room. We encourage you to bring your favorite memories of Jon to share.

Leonid Ivanovich Kravtson
January 15, 1929 - March 30, 2010
Palo Alto, California

Graveside Service: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Leonid Kravtson was born on January 15, 1929 in Ukraine and passed away on March 30, 2010 in Stanford, California. He was 81 years old.

Visitation: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Friday, April 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Chris was born on February 10, 1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and entered into rest on March 29, 2010 in Tracy, California.

He was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma and came to California when he was a young man. He did two tours in the Army Air Corp during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William C Bishop and Irene Doyle Bishop.

Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Esther Bishop; his daughter, Shena Seniff (Bill) of Livermore; grandchildren, Michael Seniff of Sparks, Nevada, Christoper Seniff of Livermore, and Angela Seniff of Queen Creek, Arizona.

He loved the outdoors, camping, reading, and gardening. Cooking was one of his greatest passions. He had many friends and several brothers at the VFW post of Tracy. He never knew a stranger and always had a big smile on his face. He owned his own painting business for 25 years.

A visitation will be held from 6-9 pm on Thursday, April 8 at The Lincoln Glen Church, 2700 Booksin Ave, San Jose. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 9 at The Lincoln Glen Church.

Rose was born on October 18, 1928 in Merced and entered into rest on March 27, 2010 in San Jose at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold Carroll.

Rose was a caring mother of five and is survived by her son, Thomas Turrey, and her daughter, Sandy Azevedo. She was preceded in death by Pauley Turrey Jr., Josephine Turrey, and Louis Turrey. She also had 10 amazing grandchildren, Tommy, Teresa, Clint, Natalie, Nicole, David, Victoria, Richard, Norman, and Gabriel; and 10 beautiful great-grandchildren, Rosemary, Tommy, Elly, Kailey, Louis, Gilbert, Evan, Annabelle, Isaiah, and Marcus. Rose was a sister of three brothers and three sisters, and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Rose is also survived by her cat, Ki-Ki.

Ori Aruj was born on July 30, 1974 in Zfat, Israel and passed away on March 26, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. He was 35 years old.

Helen Gabrielle Galantiere
July 28, 1920 - March 23, 2010
San Jose, California

Helen Galantiere was born on July 28, 1920 in Vienna, Austria and passed away on March 23, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 89 years old.

Our mother entered into eternal life with our Lord on March 23, 2010. She was born in San Jose to Ramona and Juan Garcia. Judy was a loving mother to Lydia Adayan (Arnold), Jr, and Andrew. She was grandmother to Mariyah, Diego, Roman, and Jaiden. She will be missed by her siblings, Justin, Julian, Jeff, Joyce, Janice, and Fred, as well as 12 nieces and nephews, and her partner Richard. She was employed at VTA for 24 years and was selected as Employee of the Month four times. Judy was a very charitable person, giving generously to several charities.

A visitation will be held at East Valley Pentecostal Church, 2715 S. White Rd. on Sunday, March 28, from 5-9 pm. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 29 at 11 am at the same church.

Ronald Christian Brandon
February 25, 1941 - March 19, 2010
Gilroy, California

Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Seven Trees Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Ronald Brandon was born on February 25, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away on March 19, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 69 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:00 a.m. at Alta Mesa Memorial Park Chapel, Palo Alto, CA.
Interment: Private.

Kazuo Wada was born on November 10, 1933 in Japan and passed away on March 17, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Loving husband, father, son, and loyal Giants fan, he is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Sadie; parents, Ida and Albert; children, Chez (owner of Eclipse Tanning and Fitness) and Adrea; grandchildren, Landon and Donovan; and his sister, Ada.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, March 21 from 5-8 pm at Church of the Transfiguration at 4325 Jarvis Ave., San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 22 at 10 am at Transfiguration.

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Carl was born on June 6, 1932 in Madill, Oklahoma and entered into rest on March 16, 2010 in San Jose, California.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth. Carl is survived by his children, Donna Faye Warford (Bob), Choia Rease, Lisa Regua (Everrett), Serena Cowing (Dov Mordowicz), Garth Rease (Cherry); 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas, California.

Josefina Arabia Bringas
August 8, 1931 - March 14, 2010
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Loyola Memorial Park, 849 Arnaiz Ave, Makati City, Philippines

Josefina Bringas was born on August 8, 1931 in Tarlac, Philippine Islands and passed away on March 14, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

Erlinda Baltazar Lopez
September 17, 1944 - March 15, 2010
San Jose, California

Erlinda Lopez was born on September 17, 1944 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines and passed away on March 15, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 65 years old.

Elva Gomez "Champagne" Hinojoz, resident of San Jose, April 24, 1959 - March 9, 2010, age 50, entered Heaven peacefully with family present at Kaiser Hospital in San Jose.

Born in Pecos, Texas to Manuel and Sofia Hinojoz, she is survived by daughter, Yolanda Garcia, 34; son, Bobby Perez, 20, of San Jose; brothers Arnie, 49, and David, 42.

Church Services will be held on Tuesday, March 23, at 3:30 p.m. at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 200 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA 95129. There will be a Viewing from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Mass from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cremation follows.

Donations may be sent to Elva Hinojoz, c/o Beddingfield Funeral Service, 4323 Moorpark Ave Ste C, San Jose CA 95129.

God took his precious son Nicholas Langone into his Kingdom at the age of 53 on March 12, 2010 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Nick is preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Rose Langone. Nick will be dearly missed by his wife, Jan, and his three beloved sons, Nicholas, Ryan, and Aaron, of whom he was extremely proud. His sons were his favorite topic of conversation. He is also survived by his two brothers, Gary and Al Langone (Sara Langone), plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Nick's entire career was in the meat business. He started working in junior high school in the butcher department in the family-owned Northside Market in San Jose. He spent the last 25 years of his career as a meat manager for Safeway.

Nick enjoyed vacationing at Lake Tahoe, camping and fishing with his family at Pinecrest Lake, and caring for his garden and his 60 year old desert tortoise, George.

Nick will be remembered for his outgoing personality, wonderful sense of humor, and big friendly smile. He always saw the good in people and had such a big heart. He was a wonderful person, loved by many, and will be forever missed and in our hearts.

A celebration of Nick's life will be held at South Hills Community Church at 6601 Camden Avenue, San Jose 95120 on Wednesday, March 17, at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Avenue, San Jose, whom the family can't thank enough for all their help and support.

Dennis Anderson was born on November 1, 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin and passed away on March 5, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 68 years old.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Maria Garcia was born on January 21, 1969 in Michoacan, Mexico and passed away on March 6, 2010 in San Jose, California. She was 41 years old.

Vincent Ray DePasque
June 10, 1959 - March 4, 2010
San Francisco, California

Vincent DePasque was born on June 10, 1959 in Fresno, California and passed away on March 4, 2010 at his residence in San Francisco, California. He was 50 years old.

Richard John Silva
September 26, 1939 - February 24, 2010
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Richard Silva was born on September 26, 1939 in San Jose and passed away on February 24, 2010 in San Jose. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Hardesty and Geri Anderson. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 11 am at Church of the Chimes, 1447 Bryan Ave, San Jose.

Visitation: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Saul Salguero was born on August 31, 1931 in Chalatenango, El Salvador and passed away on February 27, 2010 at his residence in Santa Clara, California. He was 78 years old.

Elaine Sorenson Deleeuw
September 25, 1917 - February 24, 2010
Morgan Hill, California

Interment: Penn Valley Cemetery, 17918 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, CA. 95946

Elaine Deleeuw was born on September 25, 1916 in Ephrine, Vermont and passed away on February 24, 2010 in Campbell, California. She was 92 years old.

Benjamin Jay Endsley
November 28, 1966 - February 18, 2010
Hayward, California

Visitation: Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Mission Chapel, 22297 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA.
Interment: Private.

Benjamin Endsley was born on November 28, 1966 in Salem, Oregon and passed away on February 18, 2010 in Berkeley, California. He was 46 years old.

Jose Alfredo Espinoza
September 30, 1994 - February 11, 2010
San Jose, California

Jose Espinoza was born on September 30, 1994 in San Jose, California and passed away on February 11, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 15 years old.

Lillian Frances King
August 31, 1918 - February 2, 2010
Placerville, California

Visitation: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Lillian King was born on August 31, 1918 in Heloise, Tennessee and passed away on February 2, 2010 in Placerville, California. She was 91 years old.

Memorial Service: Friday, February 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Althea Dail was born on August 22, 1922 in Coalmont, Pennsylvania and passed away on February 1, 2010 in Morgan Hill, California. She was 87 years old.

Sylvio Anthony Alaimo
April 20, 1926 - January 28, 2010
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Sylvio Alaimo served in the Navy during World War II. He was on board the PCE843 from 1944 to 1946. He was in the second Halsey typhoon in the Philippine sea in 1945 and helped commandeer the ship from turning over from 60 foot waves.

Sylvio helped form the Helpers Union for Pacific Manufacturing Company in Santa Clara. He worked in the door business for over 40 years.

Sylvio is survived by his wife, Grace Alaimo, and his son, Anthony Alaimo. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 2, at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St, Santa Clara.

Victor Rodriguez Medina
January 19, 1946 - January 20, 2010
San Jose, California

Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of San Francisco County, California.

Victor Medina was born on January 19, 1946 in Mexico and passed away on January 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. He was 64 years old.

Jesus Relicio Bautista
October 26, 1952 - January 25, 2010
San Jose, California

Jesus Bautista was born on October 26, 1952 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on January 25, 2010 in Mountain View, California. He was 57 years old.

Richard Sanchez Bernal
April 20, 1919 - January 24, 2010
San Jose, California

Visitation: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Queen of Apostles, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Richard Bernal was born on April 20, 1919 in Pueblo, Colorado and passed away on January 24, 2010 in San Jose, California.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Acela; sons, Richard (Lorie) Bernal, Patrick (Elaine) Bernal, Earl (Belen) Bernal, and Paul Bernal; his daughters, Christine (Perry) Borbeck, Linda (Jon) Regan; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 6-9pm at Queen of Apostles on Wednesday, January 27 and a funeral mass will be held at 11am on Thursday, January 28 at Queen of Apostles, 4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA.

Russell George Schonberg
September 15, 1926 - January 22, 2010
Los Altos Hills, California

Some short time following his sixth birthday, it became apparent to everyone that Russell Schonberg was no ordinary child. On a cool autumn day that year in Minneapolis, Russ decided to go airborne. Fascinated by the airplanes flying over his childhood home, Russ climbed the steep driveway leading to his house pulling a small wagon and an eight foot long, 2x12 piece of lumber. After reaching the highest point, he laid the 2x12 across the front of the wagon, sat down, and plummeted down the hill. Unfortunately, after failing to achieve lift off, his experiment ended abruptly when he crashed into the side of his parent's house.

So began Russ Schonberg's career as a scientist and innovator. Ever inquisitive, audacious, and intellectually gifted, his experimental curiosity led him through an extraordinary career in one of the world's most experimental and revolutionary fields.

Decades later, as manager of electronics at Varian Associates, he became known as "Hard Right Russ." When his team of engineers thought they had completed a linear accelerator, Russ would march in and crank it up to maximum power to see how far it could go. This often resulted in a dramatic display of sparks, explosions, and flying metal followed by groans from the engineers and months of modification.

His approach to everything was, "put the pedal to the metal and see if she flies!" New discoveries were only possible through pushing the limits of knowledge and taking risks, sometimes calculated, sometimes not. New frontiers fascinated him and he pursued them relentlessly. In his eyes, failure always led to a new opportunity. He never wanted to do the same thing twice. During his career, he helped design and build over a hundred unique systems.

However, success did not come quickly or easily. Russ could not tolerate being told what to do. While in the Navy, he passed up a world class opportunity to attend Annapolis because he couldn't endure the "boot kissing." He harbored equal contempt for the rigid structure and grading system of the universities. In his working life, he was continually at odds with the management. In 1970, he was fired from SHM Nuclear Corporation because of disagreements with partners.

However, the same bullheadedness that got him into trouble proved to be one of his greatest assets. In the same year he was fired from SHM, he founded his own company, Schonberg Radiation Corporation (SRC). His determination and optimism has kept it going ever since.

Russ had an extraordinary sense of the possible, and he never stopped believing that what he was doing was both revolutionary and viable. He surrounded himself with a team of talented scientists, engineers, and businessmen who shared his dream and helped him to realize it. In its forty year history, SRC has been involved in some of most exciting innovations in the field of linear accelerators. Now, with a new CEO, Russ' legacy will continue into the future.

Russ began singing in the Navy Training Chorus as a way to avoid standing watch. This would spawn a lifelong passion for music. He was a member of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Scola Cantorum, the Louis Mager Singers, and hammed it up in The Pirates of Penzance and other musicals.

Russ and Pat loved to travel. Russ visited sixty-six different countries and all seven continents. They rounded Cape Horn in huge seas on their way to explore Antarctica, had a ruckus dinner party with the mayor of Shanghai, and marveled at the flora and fauna of the Galapagos.

Researching family history was another favorite avocation. Russ' father was an Estonian immigrant and his mother was a first generation Swedish-American. About 30 years ago, Russ decided to track down his lost Estonian relatives and connect his family together. He eventually found them and, over the course of several visits to Estonia, he became very close to them. In 2000, he flew his children and grandchildren all the way to Estonia so they could meet their relatives and explore their heritage.

Russ was devoted to his wife Pat with whom he lived and worked side by side for sixty-one years until his death. They organized and hosted countless family reunions, bringing relatives together from all over the country. Russ was an involved and dedicated father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He invested in the business ventures of his children and helped his grandchildren through college. He never missed a graduation. Despite acquiring some wealth, Russ always remained generous and humble. Countless charities and institutions received his support. He had little interest in luxury. He drove cheap cars, and wore sweaters and shirts until they disintegrated.

Even as his life was coming to an end, Russ continued, relentlessly. In his final days, he held business meetings from his bed and signed invisible checks in his sleep. His latest idea was to build inexpensive cancer treatment units for third world countries because he believed that radiation treatment should be available to everyone. His vitality lasted well into his golden years. He was white water rafting at seventy-five and downhill skiing at eighty-two. His legacy, as passed down to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, close friends, and colleagues, is one of determination, high expectations of oneself, the importance of education, and the priceless value of family. Russ Schonberg lived life, pedal to the metal, until the end.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Larry Thomas Swindell, 65, of San Jose, California died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 due to an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Lillian Swindell, and his brother, Randy.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cherie Swindell; a son, Allan Swindell; a daughter, Heidi Martinez; six grandchildren, Hunter, Ryder, Gage, Rowdy, Bear, and Essence; a brother, Dan Swindell, Jr.; and two sisters, Judy Waters and Libby Buck.

Our brother was devoted to his wife and family. Larry received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy after four years of service. He was on the USS Forestal.

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Joel Harlan Meek was born on June 6, 1956 in Los Gatos and passed away on January 15, 2010 in San Jose. He is survived by his loving wife, Laurie Meek; his children, Amanda and Alex Meek; his father, James Meek; his brother, Damon Meek; and numerous other relatives and friends. Joel was a kind and gentle giant loved by so many.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 11 am at Church of the Chimes, 1447 Bryan Ave., San Jose. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his children's education funds. Please call Linda Patel at (408) 859-6609 for details.

Alem Asefan Gebraselease
March 4, 1960 - January 14, 2010
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Sunday, January 17, 2010, 1:30 p.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Alem Gebraselease was born on March 4, 1960 in Tessenei, Eritrea and passed away on January 14, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. He was 49 years old.

Memorial Service: Friday, February 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Monika Stewart was born on May 22, 1944 in Essen, Germany and passed away on January 12, 2010 in Santa Clara, Californa. She was 65 years old.

Penina Thorp was born on February 14, 1914 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on January 12, 2010 in Morgan Hill, California. She was 95 years old.

Penina was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Thorp, Jr. She is survived by her daughter: Marilyn Martiny and her husband Gary Martiny; sons: Dr. Robert Meyers and his wife Ilene Meyers, and Louis Sorkin; grandchildren: Charlsea Martiny, Tamara Hart Simone, and Robert Meyers, Jr.; great-grandchild: Sienna Simone; and step-grandchildren: Jacie Datnow, and Jenifer Levini.

Duelia Small, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, was born on July 14, 1919 in Southwick, Massachusetts and passed away on January 8, 2010 in Mountain View, California. She was 90 years old.

Gloria May Ostrander was born on May 15, 1931 in San Francisco and passed away on January 5, 2010 in San Jose.

Gloria is survived by her daughters: Janice Kerstetter and Joyce DeBord of Washington state, Darcie Leone and Marcia Riemers of Fremont, and her loving Grandbabies and Grandchildren.

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