BFS - Obituaries 2011

Esperanza Garcia Zavala
April 15, 1920 - December 31, 2011
Santa Clara, California

Esperanza Zavala was born on April 15, 1920 in Michoacan, Mexico and passed away on December 31, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 91 years old.

Shirley Lorraine Gomes
April 1, 1934 - December 23, 2011
Centennial, Colorado

Graveside Service: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at St Clare Chapel.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Shirley Gomes was born on April 1, 1934 and passed away on December 23, 2011 in Centennial, Colorado. She was 77 years old.

Connie Miller was born on March 1, 1939 in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away on December 31, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 72 years old.

Binford Fox Thompson, Jr.
March 4, 1923 - December 29, 2011
Gilroy, California

Binford Thompson was born on March 4, 1923 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away on December 29, 2011 in Gilroy, California. He was 88 years old.

Matthew Anthony Tamburri Lightner
October 29, 1983 - December 25, 2011
San Ramon, California

Visitation: Friday, December 30, 2011, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Saint Clare Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Mass at 8:00 p.m.
Interment: Private.

Matthew Lightner was born on October 29, 1983 in San Francisco, California and passed away on December 25, 2011 in San Ramon, California. He was 28 years old.

The following is a link to a blog from former employees and customers of Site5, a company that Matt founded when he was 14 years old and successfully sold at the age of 24.

Grady Lee Lewis, Jr.
August 17, 1942 - December 25, 2011
San Jose, California

Grady Lewis passed away on December 25, 2011 in San Jose at the age of 69. Grady joined the Air Force after high school and traveled extensively before he was honorably discharged. He studied music at San Jose State University and later worked at the US Post Office.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, January 07, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at St Francis of Assisi, 5111 San Felipe Rd, San Jose. Reception to follow at the Lewis residence.

Robert McGee was born on July 1, 1923 in Spokane, Washington and passed away on December 24, 2011 in Saratoga, California. He was 88 years old.

Lorry Mae Miller
September 3, 1934 - December 12, 2011
Santa Clara, California

Graveside Service: Friday, December 16, 2011.
Interment: Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, 8601 Riverview Rd, Northwest Snohomish, WA 98290

Lorry Miller was born on September 3, 1934 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma and passed away on December 12, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 77 years old.

George Joe Azcarate
January 19, 1934 - December 11, 2011
Santa Clara, California

George Azcarate was born on January 19, 2011 in Menlo Park, California and passed away on December 11, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. He was 77 years old.

Janice Margaret Pincus
August 25, 1957 - December 10, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Janice Pincus was born on August 25, 1957 in San Francisco, California and passed away on December 10, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 54 years old.

Mary Opelena Warren
February 8, 1937 - December 7, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Friendship Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Mary 0. Warren was born to late Elder Warren Johnigan and Jeannertie (Burnley) Johnigan on February 8, 1937 in Big Sandy, Texas.

A beloved wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with her Lord on December 7, 2011 at 4:20 a.m. surrounded by loved ones.

She is preceded in death by brothers: Charles Johnigan, Herndon Johnigan, Leslie Johnigan and Maurese Johnigan: one sister Lula Ward; and one grandson Kenneth Wayne Smith Jr.

She is survived by: her husband Clifton Warren, San Jose, CA; two sons, Clifford D. Warren, San Jose, CA. and Clifton A. Warren, Tracy, CA; Three daughters, Paula L Gee, Gilroy Ca, Felecia V. Strickland, Dallas, Texas and Mary E. Warren, San Jose, CA. two Sisters Dollie Johnigan and Doris Johnigan of SanJose, two brothers Vernon Johnigan of Los Angeles, CA and Wallae Johnigan of Tyler, TX and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Although a devoted wife and mother she retired as a successful realtor and banker for many years. Her college education included business and economics.

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions. She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not fear the consequences of laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her. There are many virtuous and capable women in the world but you surpass them all. Proverbs 31:25-29.

Over 50 years ago I asked Mary to marry me as we were standing at a quiet fork in the road. As we looked at the road, we noticed that - one road was greatly traveled and barren; the other road was less traveled and full of life. I took Mary's hand in mine and I said to her, Mary look at the two roads real close and tell me which road would you like to travel. She looked into my eyes and she said Clifton I would love to take the road with you - the one less traveled. For well over 50 years closer to 60 in love we traveled this road hand in hand as man and wife - until the day the father called her home. From the love of my youth until now I shall cherish that union eternally.

Diosdado Giron Dela Cruz
August 2, 1935 - December 10, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Cusimano Chapel, Mountain View, CA.
Interment: Himlayang Pilipino Inc., Triumph Building, 1610 Quezon Ave, Quezon City, PI.

Diosdado Dela Cruz was born on August 2, 1935 in Bacoor Cavite, Philippines and passed away on December 10, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Klauspeter Wilfried Boegner
October 8, 1938 - December 7, 2011
San Jose, California

Klauspeter Wilfred Boegner , otherwise known as "Peter" was born to Karl and Helena Boegner on October 8, 1938 in East Germany. Peter was the third sibling born under this union. Peter has two brothers; Dieter and Baldur Boegner; and two sisters, Ursulah and Karin Boegner. At the age of 7, Peter and his family fled the inner German border to West Germany to escape the Soviet-German War/ World War II. His fondest memories he had while living in East Germany was he and his sister playing in the snow on their sled. The Boegner family left Germany for New York in 1956.

Upon their arrival, the Boegner family were met by church members who helped them to become established in America. From New York, Peter moved to Palo Alto, California. Peter attended Palo Alto High School and graduated in 1957. There he made many friends. After high school, Peter went on to Foothill College and studied Zoology for two years. Being a huge fan of soccer, Peter joined the Palo Alto Juventus Soccer Team and won a cup! Peter spoke great things about his teammates Warner, Alex, Cornell, Happ, and the team coaches. After working in electronics, Peter went on to become a dry wall taper. Peter also volunteered a lot of time to efforts like helping to build churches and helping in the community.

One of the greatest joys of Klauspeter's life was the birth of his daughters, Gina and Gloria Boegner. He also loved his niece and nephews. Peter was a true family man.

In 1982, Peter met Mavis while leaving from work in Menlo Park. Peter saw Mavis walking home with a large basket of laundry on her head. Being the caregiver that he is, Peter pulled over offering Mavis a ride - but she refused. Persistent, he kept circling around the block and insisted until she finally gave in. Mavis and Peter dated for one year but went their separate ways. After 10 years of praying for her, Mavis and Peter were reunited. They soon wed and have been together ever since sharing both joy and sorrows. With their union, Peter gained additional children - Lilian, Shana, Marshall, Leslie, Roderick, Rochester and Olawallie.

Besides soccer, Peter was a lover of nature, classical music and history - everyone knows Peter was a good historian! Peter enjoyed sauerkraut and potato dumplings in bed. Peter had a wonderful sense of humor; he was very athletic and would compete with the kids in push-ups and, of course, would win.

Peter awaits the arrival of his wife Mavis; his children Gloria and Gina Boegner, Shana, Marshall, Leslie, Roderick, Rochester, and Olawallie; his grand-children, Mia and Antonio Curiel Jr., Kayla, Chelsea, Destiny, Anglica, Julietta, and Christian Thomas Jr; his siblings Dieter, Baldur, Ursulah and Karin Boegner; his nieces and nephews; and a greater community of family, friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Graveside Service: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:30 a.m.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Kenneth Lewis Richardson
November 2, 1954 - November 26, 2011
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Friday, December 16, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd, Rittman, OH 44270

Kenneth Richardson was born on November 2, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on November 26, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 57 years old.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m..
Interment: Valley of the Temple Memorial Park, 47-200 Kahekili Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744.

George Tsakonas was born on July 2, 1923 in Brooklyn, Connecticut and passed away on November 28, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 88 years old.

Graveside Service: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 1:30 p.m.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Upon first meeting Noreen, a native of Blackpool, England, she impressed you as a friendly and cheerful person with a ready laugh. She had a cute English accent and English names for things such as "bonnet" for the hood of the car and "mum" for mother. It was also sweet the way she and Sam, her husband, referred to each other as "louv" or "louvie" for love or lovey.

Noreen had lived through the many bombings of England during WW II which left her with a permanent fear of all loud noises. Therefore the fourth of July with all the noisy fireworks was not a holiday in America which she enjoyed. Sam, always protective of his English lass, let people know all they had to do during the fireworks was take her hand to keep her calm.

Although she wanted them, it was not meant to be for Noreen to have children. She would have been such a good "mum" with her English background which so believed in proper behavior for children.

Noreen had a darling little white toy poodle named Peppi whom she loved very much. Although Noreen was not into a lot of cooking, that lucky little poodle enjoyed freshly cooked ground beef with steamed rice prepared by Noreen regularly. One of the times Peppi was "guesting" at her brother-in-law's house while Noreen was away, his girls, small at the time, dressed Peppi up in a hat and cape and entered him in a best dressed pet contest at the local library. Peppi won a first place ribbon which Noreen proudly displayed on her refrigerator for a long time.

Although Noreen knew how to dress up and fit in with the best of company, she was a very down-to-earth person and easy to talk to and get along with. She was in that unusual category of innocence among adults – no hidden agendas, no preconceived calculations. She was very much honestly and simply with you in the moment.

She followed Sam in all things – very much like the biblical Ruth followed Naomi. Where Sam went, Noreen would go and where Sam would stay, Noreen would stay. His people were Noreen's people and his G-d, Noreen's G-d. When Sam died, Noreen died so shortly after and now where Sam is buried, Noreen is also buried. Noreen will be missed.

Eshagh Nazaradeh was born on May 23, 1926 in Iran and passed away on November 21, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Robert David Wollbrinck
January 5, 1963 - November 19, 2011
Campbell, California

Robert "Bobby" Wollbrinck of Campbell, California entered the Lord's hands unexpectedly on November 19, 2011 at the young age of 48. Born and raised in the San Jose area, Bobby attended Archbishop Mitty High School. He was proud to have worked for the Voss family at Stevens Creek Quarry for many years.

Bob was a dedicated family man. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of 23 years and their four children; Austin, Troy, Ricky and Joey. He will forever be remembered by his beloved mother, Evelyn; devoted brothers and spouses James (Charisse), Steven (Janet), Michael (Kathleen), and Doug (Liz) Wollbrinck; loving sisters, Julanne (Tom) Mastrella and Cathy (Charlie) Kattuah; as well as his caring mother-in-law, Nancy Mort; brothers-in-law, Ed, Chris (Lori), Jim (Lori) Mort; along with 19 nieces, nephews, and countless other friends and family who were blessed to know him. Bobby was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his father, Lou Wollbrinck; his grandparents; and his father-in-law, Jim Mort.

Bob was an avid duck hunter and loved spending most of his free time with family and friends in his little piece of heaven in Los Banos, CA where he passed. He loved singing classic country songs, talking on the CB radio, telling jokes and giving his two cents to anyone that would listen.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm. To honor Bobby's memory and passion, in lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the California Waterfowl Association in his name at 4630 Northgate Blvd., Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834.

Sheila Evangelista Concepcion
August 23, 1961 - November 20, 2011
San Jose, California

Sheila is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Romeo Concepcion; sons, Angelo and Jerell; loving parents, Sol and Aurora Evangelista; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-9pm on Friday, November 25 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 26 at 12pm at Santa Teresa Catholic Church.

Graveside Service: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Sam was the descendant of Spanish Jews who had made their way to Turkey after the Inquisition. From there the family made its way to Jerusalem, where they had lived for many generations by the time that Sam was born in Mandate, Palestine. Sam lost both his parents as a young man and saw his family pulled apart as he headed off to London to study. One brother was sent to live with an aunt and uncle in Palestine, another brother went to live with another aunt and uncle and a sister was left behind as the family scattered. Sam had the opportunity to study in London as a result of a scholarship, which recognized his potential. Being the oldest he took responsibility for his family from a young age. He encouraged both his brothers to continue their studies through college when they had the opportunity, Yossi in New York and Eli in Bristol, and with Yossi, came up with the cash to buy Judith a house in Jerusalem so that she could live on her own.

Sam's roots were deep within the Jewish community, his upbringing Orthodox and even in the United States he honored that upbringing as a younger man, not riding on the High Holidays.

Sam was generous with his brothers, even when they didn't need his support, as he would later get satisfaction from being able to spoil his nieces and nephews with gifts.

Sam came to the United States in 1955, and after living for a while in Michigan, Denver and Los Angeles, came to settle in Saratoga in 1980.

It was a great atmosphere in which to be an entrepreneur and Sam enjoyed many satisfying years working hard in Silicon Valley.

Despite the challenges that had marked his life, Sam had a positive, optimistic outlook and a great determination. That determination, though an asset in business, made it hard for Sam to accept help from others or to move out of his home.

Up until the last few years, Sam was healthy, but then developed heart problems that became much more severe.

The gifts of Sam's life – his intelligence and determination, his desire to help others, his generosity, the good times he shared with family and friends will be remembered.

Erik Andrew Gailey
September 15, 1981 - November 10, 2011
San Jose, California

Erik Gailey was born on September 15, 1981 in Arkansas and passed away on November 10, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 30 years old.

Michel Manuel Ravasco
June 20, 1924 - November 8, 2011
Santa Cruz, California

Michel Ravasco was born on June 20, 1924 in Casablanca, Morocco and passed away on November 8, 2011 in Santa Cruz, California. He was 87 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, November 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, 16524 South Center Avenue, Los Baños, CA 93635.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Baños Cemetery, 16575 South Center Avenue, Los Baños, CA 93635.

Elios Aguirre Partida was born on May 2, 1935 in Guadalajara, Mexico and passed away on November 6, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Sang Doo Nam was born on January 4, 1929 in South Korea and passed away on November 4, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Edward Lee Horsley
September 11, 1943 - October 31, 2011
San Jose, California

Edward Horsley was born on September 11, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away on October 31, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 68 years old.

Memorial Service: Monday, November 21, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Church, San Jose, CA
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Bob Hamro passed away at the age of 72 after a year long battle with colon/liver cancer on October 30, 2011. Born August 31, 1939 in Seattle, Washington, Bob graduated from Fremont High School in Sunnyvale. He worked at Lockheed and Tire Service Company before becoming self employed as the owner of several Chevron and Shell service stations and car washes.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carol; daughter, Sandy Fletcher and husband Dave; and son, Jeff and wife Katie; and his grandchildren, Janaye, Meagan, Colton, Carson and Wyatt. He never missed any of his daughter's Moreland Bobby Sox Softball games and high school softball or his son's Campbell Little League games, high school and De Anza College baseball. Grandpa thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren's volleyball, field hockey and baseball games. He is greatly missed by all.

Bob loved cars and has owned many collectible vehicles over the years. He belonged to several car clubs including the Mid-Peninsula Old Time Auto Club, the Contemporary Historical Vehicles Association - Redwood Region and to both the Capital and Northern California Chapters of the Buick Club. He served as the Director of the Northern California Chapter of the Buick Club for several years.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Bethel Church, 1201 South Winchester Blvd. in San Jose on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that you consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.

Mariya Kanoun was born on July 1, 1927 in Dohuk, Iraq and passed away on October 31, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Graveside Service Sunday, October 30, 2011, 12:30 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Lazar Shnaider was born on June 28, 1927 in Russia and passed away on October 27, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Berryessa Community Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA

Family and friends mourn the passing of Betty Jo Cates, born August 31, 1932 as Betty Jo Reese.

Betty passed away on October 23, 2011 in Woodland, California and leaves behind two brothers, Darrell Reese of Virginia and Dr. Jim Reese of Texas. She was a loving mother to David Cates of San Jose, Gayla Cates Biser of San Jose, Brenda Cates Bender of Woodland and Debbie Cates Bassett of Woodland; and mother-in-law to Debbie's husband Randy. Loving Grandmother of many.

Remembered for the selfless way she gave of herself to anyone who needed her, she held our hands, wiped our tears, warmed our hearts and calmed our fears. She will be remembered by many, missed and loved by all.

Viewing will be held on Nov 1, 2011 at Berryessa Community Church, 3355 Sierra Road, San Jose, CA. Graveside service will be held at Mission City Memorial Park, 420 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in her memory would be most appreciated.

Enriqueta Gonzalez Cruz
July 15, 1928 - October 21, 2011
Chowchilla, California

A Visitation will be held from 7-9pm on Thurs Oct 27 at Lincoln Glen Church 2700 Booksin Ave., San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9am on Fri Oct 28 at St. John Vianney Church 4600 Hyland Ave., San Jose.

Dolores Frances Logan
June 11, 1920 - October 23, 2011
Mountain View, California

Graveside Service: Friday, October 28, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Jose, CA.

Dolores Logan was born on June 11, 1920 in San Francisco, California and passed away on October 23, 2011 in Mountain View, California. She was 91 years old.

Ester Floro Gatmaitan
April 30, 1938 - October 21, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Loyola Cemetery, A. Bonifacio Ave, Marikina City, Philippines.

Ester Gatmaitan was born on April 30, 1938 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on October 21, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 73 years old.

Marie Cecile Mulcrevy
July 1, 1922 - October 17, 2011
San Francisco, California

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 2555 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, CA.

Marie was born on July 1, 1922 in San Francisco to Frank and Cecile Mulcrevy. She passed away suddenly on October 17, 2011 in San Francisco surrounded by loving family. Marie attended Notre Dame des Victoires grammar school and graduated high school from St. Rose Academy in 1941. Along with her sister, Frances, and brother, Robert, Marie owned and operated the Millbrae Pancake House and was very devoted to her extended family which included longtime employees and loyal patrons. She was a long time parishioner at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in San Francisco.

Marie was preceded in death by her sister, Frances "Frankie", and brother-in-law, Jack Holder. She is survived by her sister, Anne M. Holder; brother, Robert J. (Elir) Mulcrevy; nieces, Jacqueline Holder Beddingfield, Jane (Eric) Kenneally, Erin (Kenny) Burke, Laura Mulcrevy, and Maureen (Thomas) Maguire; nephews, Frank (Pamela) Holder, John (Kristi) Holder, Richard Holder, Daniel (Anna) Holder, Michael Holder, and Robert Holder; 23 great-nieces and nephews; 5 great-great-nieces and nephews; cousins, Dorothy McCarrick and Barbara Eggers; sister-in-law, Gracie Mulcrevy; and many dear friends. The family is especially grateful to Connie Kelly for all the care, friendship, and support she gave to Marie.

Marie's warm and generous spirit touched many people over the course of her life. She was a true guardian angel on earth and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 25 at St. Cecilia's, 2555 17th Avenue, San Francisco with a burial to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Friday, October 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Teodomira Alcantar was born on January 20, 1921 in Mexico and passed away on October 15, 2011 in Hanford, California. She was 90 years old.

Shawn Hailey - Ashawna
Resident of San Jose and Kauai
Silion Valley Pioneer

Shawn passed away at home in peace on October 14 at the age of 62. Shawn is survived by his children Neal Hailey and Nora Hailey and by his brother Kim Hailey. Shawn was born in Lubbock, Texas, on October 8, 1949. He attended Texas Tech University, where he co-founded Data-Link Corporation during his senior year. After graduation, he moved on to Martin Marietta to design the launch sequencer for the Sprint Anti-ballistic Missile System. He joined Kim at General Instrument as a microprocessor architect in 1972. He continued computer design at AMD in 1974 by building their first Intel compatible processor - the 9080. While at AMD he also introduced their first non-volatile memory family that competed with the Intel 2708. In 1979, Shawn and Kim founded Meta-Software. They introduced Hspice, a circuit simulator that has become the world standard for high speed circuit analysis. Together with the 120 members of the Meta team, the company went public in 1995 and today is an important part of Synopsys. Videos of this history can be found at silicongenesis.stanford.edu

After a successful career in technology, Shawn embarked on an even greater challenge: the creation of Ashawna, an Independent Entertainment Professional. This was, perhaps, his most important endeavor. This metamorphosis opened the doors on an adventure which brought the newly formed Ashawna into contact with myriad kindred spirits. Ashawna approached the world with a loving and creative, playful, trickster genius that lightened and inspired the lives of those around her. Shawn, Ashawna and all that they created will be missed greatly. We who survive her are eternally grateful for the opportunity to have known her.

Over the years, Ashawna has helped guide and support many causes. She worked with Maps.org to forward a Phase II trial for subjects suffering from treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She was a strong supporter of CODEPINK, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Second Harvest Food Bank. Contributions to Ashawna's favorite causes can be found at www.ashawnahailey.remembered.com.

Whether it was a morning board meeting, a lunch at Taco Bravo, a dinner with President Obama, or an all night dance, the sparkle of Ashawna will be missed and cherished by us all.

Graveside Service: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Florence Spinner (nee Faigel Jakobowitz) died peacefully in her sleep at the Meadows in Los Gatos on October 15. She was born in Czaladz, Poland on "Purim" 1916 to Issac Jacobowitz and Rachel Klimen. She immigrated to New York in July, 1929. Florence married Sam Spinner in 1938 and moved to Washington, DC where she was employed as a property manager in Rockville, MD. She moved to Los Gatos, California in 2000 to be closer to her children.

Florence was an exuberant, and outgoing person who made friends easily wherever she went. Her exquisite taste and impeccable dress were admired and renowned. Her friends and family will miss her joie de vivre, her affable sense of humor and her generous demeanor.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam and her youngest daughter, Martha Rachel Spinner Levine. Survived by her sisters, Dr. Bea Kranz, Toby Tabot; her daughters, Susan Ansley & husband John, Jean Richards & husband Dr. Henry Richards, and her grandchildren Jonathan Grossman & wife Mary Catherine, Sarah Cafcalas & husband Gus, Dr. Rachel Richards, and Erin Richards & fiancé Brent Kunkel.

Ellis Henry Shepherd, Jr.
May 19, 1929 - October 14, 2011
Saratoga, California

Ellis, a loving husband, father of 3 children and 6 grandchildren, passed peacefully with family by his side.

He was an elementary school teacher for the San Jose Unified School District for 40 years and loved children. After retiring in 1991, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and keeping busy with personal projects. Even through his final days, he did kind acts for others to display his love. Always a teacher at heart, some of his final words were "The secret word is LOVE."

A Memorial Service celebrating Ellis' life will be held at 11:00 am on November 5, 2011 at Lincoln Glen Church at 2700 Booksin Avenue, San Jose, reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung Association.

Esmerita Catalina Vergara
April 30, 1943 - October 10, 2011
San Jose, California

Esmerita Vergara was born on April 30, 1943 in Santiago, Chile and passed away on October 10, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 68 years old.

Josephine Miriam Mason
August 23, 1910 - October 6, 2011
Palo Alto, California

She is survived by her daughter, Irene Jenkins (Don) of Sunnyvale; son, Robert Mason (Evie) of Mendocino; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Victoria Saclolo Jonsay
November 17, 1962 - October 4, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Friday, October 7, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Mass: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Love Memorial Park, Salcedo, Noveleta, Cavite, Philippines.

Victoria Jonsay was born on November 17, 1962 in Cavite, Philippines and passed away on October 4, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 48 years old.

Diana Rosemary Reyes
January 24, 1935 - October 3, 2011
San Jose, California

Diana Rosemary Chin Reyes was born January 24, 1935 in Women's Hospital, New York, New York to Daisy Chau and Shau Hong Chin, who was an aide to a Kuomintang general in World War II. She was named "Shuit Moi" or Snow Flower in Cantonese. She was the sixth daughter of nine children. Her father passed away in 1944, her mother in 1957, her oldest sister, Eleanor, died in 1998, the next daughters were twins, Muriel died in 2008 and Janet in 2010. Diana is survived by three sisters, Dorothea, of Pebble Beach, Monterey County, Isabelle, of San Francisco, and Joan, who lives in Hayward, and two brothers, Robert, of Reno, Nevada, and David, of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County.

Diana graduated in 1956 as a Registered Nurse from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in upper Manhattan. She worked part-time in Doctor's Hospital in Modesto, the Empire Migrant Labor Camp (near Modesto) and the Ceres Unified School District as a school nurse for five years. She also worked part-time as a substitute company nurse at the Campbell Soup Company and the Gallo Winery, both in Modesto, then part-time at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose while raising five children of her own, a daughter, Donna Chandler of Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, and four sons, Eric, of San Jose, Fred Anthony of Kauai, Hawaii, Gabe Paul of Castro Valley, Alameda County, and Howard of Mililani, Hawaii, while living in Sunnyvale, then Modesto before moving back to San Jose.

She worked nearly 20 years as a school nurse at the Alum Rock Unified School District in San Jose, from where she retired in the year 2000. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia and Parkinson's Plus and Osteoporosis in February, 2009, which eventually led to her death on October 3, 2011, surrounded by her daughter and sons and their families.

Peggy Jean Gillenwater
April 11, 1936 - September 30, 2011
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Park Hill Cemetery, 5915 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661.

Funeral services will be Sunday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (1500 Leigh Ave).

Peggy lived in Minnewaukan, North Dakota; Vancouver, Washington and southern California. She has lived in the South Bay for the last 25 years, many of them with her mother, Beulah.

She was known for her devotion to her grandchildren, service to church and family, and her unconditional hospitality.

She is survived by her mother, Beulah Burgess; siblings, Marvalou Linn, Gary Burgess, Penny Brunell; children, Tonie Enright, Eugene Setzer, Bob Setzer Jr. and Terrie Barnes; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren (with one more expected soon).

Peggy Jean Gillenwater: A Brief Biography - By Bob Setzer, Jr. (with help from the family).

Peggy Jean Gillenwater was born to Gene and Beulah Burgess on April 11, 1936, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Her family lived in Minnewaukan, but the town was too small to have its own hospital. In 1944 they moved Vancouver, Washington so her parents could work in the shipyard as part of the war effort. Her mother was a welder and her father a mechanic. Her mother later went into nursing and her father worked as a mechanic for the school system.

Peggy went to local schools in the Vancouver area until she married Robert (Bob) Setzer in 1951 and had their first child Tonya Darlene (Tonie). Although her personal schooling was truncated due to her early marriage, education was always very important to Peggy. She instilled that belief in her children and made sure that they all graduated at, at least, the high school level. Indeed, all her children have some achievement at the post secondary level, some with college or even advanced degrees. This says a lot about the spirit of a low income single mother of four from a rural area in North Dakota. Peggy eventually went on to obtain her GED (in 1968) and earned several vocational certifications in the nursing field.

After his service in the navy during the Korean War, Bob Sr. and Peggy Setzer moved to the Montebello area of southern California in 1956. In 1959 they bought a house in the suburb of Placentia in order to raise their growing family. By this time they had added Eugene (Lewie), Bob Jr., and Terrie.

While living in Placentia, as a result of an auto accident while traveling and a quick succession of difficult pregnancies, Peggy acquired what would become a life long struggle with agoraphobia (a fear of traveling that, in severe cases, causes people to become house bound). This occurred at a time when not much sympathy was given to phobias, or other mental illnesses for that matter. Her illness took a toll on the marriage and she was divorced in June 1, 1964. Her illness, and her inability to travel, were the biggest regrets of her life.

Owing to her illness, the children moved back up to the Washington area with their father so that they would have his family as a support structure. Peggy worked at various jobs as a waitress and in the nursing facilities in the southern California area. She married Floyd Main in 1966. In 1969, her children, now in their adolescence, moved back down to live with her. They lived in various cities in southern California - Santa Ana and Anaheim. Her daughter Tonie married 1972. In 1973, Peggy's marriage to Mr. Main was dissolving and she moved with her children to Glendora, California, where she worked as cook in a nursing facility. Her two youngest children graduated from Glendora High School. She also met Floyd Gillenwater, with whom she would eventually marry and stay with until his death 2002. Eventually all of her children married and started families of their own: Lewie in 1976 (and again in 2001), Terrie in 1977, and Bob Jr. in 1986.

With her children out of the nest Peggy and Floyd started working their way up to the Bay Area, where her sister Marvalou lived with her family. She first moved to Oceana, then to Pismo Beach, and finally to the South Bay. During this time she focused on family, friends, work, her church (Trinity Evangelical Lutheran), and her grandchildren. Eventually her mother came down to live with her after her father's death in 1995.

Peggy will best be remembered for her devotion to her grandchildren, service to church and family, and her unconditional hospitality. Her grandchildren will remember her particularly fondly. Those that lived close by would go on weekly outings with her - fishing at the Santa Cruz pier, petting zoos, etc. The older ones, who lived farther away, would look forward to visiting grandma during the summer or on holiday breaks. Her grandchildren's friends were always welcome. She enjoyed showing them around and her advice was always, "Hey, try something new." In her church she was a lay-leader, always making sure there were fresh candles for the service and doing whatever else needed to be done. She served as president of Lutheran Women's Missionary League for seven years, and always volunteered her efforts for vacation bible school. Her service and hospitality was always heartfelt and unassuming. When it came to entertaining the family her motto was, "The more the merrier." If two visitors were good, five were better. If you were willing to accept the humble accommodation that a full house had to offer she was always happy to provide you with a hardy laugh, an inflate-a-bed, and a plate of whatever she was cooking. Those of you that know her know that she was not the kind of person that waited until her house was in perfect shape before offering hospitality. She figured that if you couldn't accept real hospitality from real people, then that said more about you than it did about her. One of the most amazing things about her style of service and hospitality was that it never seemed to be a burden. She always seemed happy to do it. More than that, she made you feel that it was her greatest joy. All in all she was a remarkable woman, and it was not uncommon from time to time to hear someone comment, "That woman is a saint." Indeed, the heavenly kingdom will be that much better for having an extra pot of beans on the stove somewhere. She will be dearly missed.

Chi King Heung was born on July 7, 1931 in Canton, China and passed away on September 26, 2011 in Mountain View, California. She was 80 years old.

Ken Patrick Pfeffer
September 1, 1981 - September 20, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, September 30, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

He left us too soon. A wonderful father, brother and son. We'll remember you always.

Survived by Leona, John and Tina Pfeffer and Katrina, Elias, Dylan and Roman Dunham.

Wanda Lou Smith
December 12, 1936 - September 22, 2011
Cupertino, California

Wanda Smith was born on December 12, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri and passed away on September 22, 2011 in Mountain View, California. She was 74 years old.

Carlos Arciga Araiza
July 15, 1928 - September 20, 2011
San Jose, California

Interment: Panteon Municipal, Prolongacion 16 de Septiembre S/N, Yurecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico 59250.

Carlos Araiza was born on July 15, 1928 in Ecuandureo, Michoacan, Mexico and passed away on September 20, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 83 years old.

Jeffrey John Edwards
August 26, 1935 - September 20, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Jeffrey Edwards was born on August 26, 1935 in London, United Kingdom and passed away on September 20, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 76 years old.

Elsie Addisaatlou
December 11, 1956 - September 16, 2011
San Jose, California

Elsie Addisaatlou was born on December 11, 1956 in Iran and passed away on September 16, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 54 years old.

Howard Lafe Coldwell
December 31, 1922 - September 13, 2011
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 2:45 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Howard Coldwell was born on December 31, 1922 in Garland, Texas and entered into rest on September 13, 2011 in San Jose, California.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Verna; two loving sons, Howard Coldwell Jr. (Lee Ann) of St. Louis, Missouri, and John Coldwell (Milly) of San Jose, California; grandchildren, Melanie, Cory, Alyson, Christopher, and Matthew; brother, Dick Coldwell (Jean) of Garland, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.

He served in the Marines during WWII. Howard was a very devout Christian and active member of the church. He will always be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, September 20 at Foxworthy Baptist Church, 1774 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, California. Graveside services will follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park at 2:45pm.

Annette Louise Pettyjohn
December 8, 1937 - September 11, 2011
Mountain View, California

Funeral Mass: Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:30 a.m. at Saint Lucy Church, Campbell, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Annette is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Bruce Pettyjohn; sons, Craig Martin (Ruth), Scott Martin (Michelle Huan), and Blair Pettyjohn; grandchildren, Eric, Corey, and Aubrey; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 am on Monday, Sept 19 at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, 2350 Winchester Boulevard, Campbell.

Arturo Berjamin Bernas
September 22, 1939 - September 11, 2011
Mountain View, California

Visitation: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Mount Zion Memorial Park, Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines.

Arturo Bernas was born on September 22, 1939 in Panay, Capiz, Philippines and passed away on September 11, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 71 years old.

Timothy Murphy was born on June 4, 1943 in Albany, New York and passed away on September 11, 2011 in Oakland, California. He was 68 years old.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, September 13, 12:00 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Boris Moldavskiy was born on May 21, 1944 in Russia and passed away on September 8, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 67 years old.

Nina Petrovna Gribkova
December 25, 1932 - September 7, 2011
Campbell, California

Nina Gribkova was born on December 25, 1932 in Russia and passed away on September 7, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

David Stephen Gore
March 30, 1948 - September 1, 2011
Santa Clara, California

David Gore was born on March 30, 1948 in California and passed away on September 1, 2011 in Stanford, California. He was 63 years old.

Visitation: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Cusimano Chapel, Mountain View, CA.
Interment: Private.

Gelve Cedillo was born on May 10, 1987 in Yuma, Arizona and passed away on August 21, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 24 years old.

Jany Bertos was born on May 22, 1953 in Tehran, Iran and passed away on August 27, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 58 years old.

Dorothy Ghilardi Schmitz
December 16, 1921 - August 26, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Dorothy Schmitz was born on December 16, 1921 in San Francisco, California and passed away on August 26, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 89 years old.

Kosaki Nagaoka Messner
December 10, 1923 - August 26, 2011
Los Gatos, California

Kosaki Messner was born on December 10, 1923 in Nagoya, Japan and passed away on August 26, 2011 in Los Gatos, California. She was 87 years old.

Richard Rose was born on April 19, 1942 in California and passed away on August 1, 2011 in Mountain View, California. He was 69 years old.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Los Gatos Memorial Park Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Rostam Sotoodehkhoo was born on August 1, 1926 in Yazd, Iran and passed away on August 19, 2011 in Stanford, California. He was 85 years old.

Maria Rosa Serapio Solatan
March 29, 1920 - August 16, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Maria Rosa Solatan was born on March 29, 1920 in the Philippines and passed away on August 16, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 91 years old.

John Carvalio Robello
November 9, 1946 - August 14, 2011
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Logos Christian Fellowship, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii.

John Robello was born on November 9, 1946 in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away on August 14, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 64 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, August 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Edward Kim was born on January 1, 1937 in Seoul, South Korea and passed away on August 11, 2011 in Manteca, California. He was 74 years old.

Marcelle Verbist was born on August 8, 1928 in Belgium and passed away on August 12, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Etagegn Zelleke Gebrehiowet
September 12, 1925 - August 7, 2011
San Jose, California

Etagegn Gebrehiowet was born on September 12, 1925 in Harer, Ethiopia and passed away on August 7, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Rosary: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Mass: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, 500 Fairview Ave, Fairview, New Jersey 07022.

Evelyn Bell was born on April 1, 1919 in New York and passed away on August 7, 2011 in Mountain View, California. She was 91 years old.

Memorial Service: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 12 - 6 p.m. at The Brit, 173 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Monterey County, California.

Quenston Staten passed away at Stanford Hospital on July 31, 2011. Quenston was blessed with a secondary gift of life when he received a heart transplant on November 20, 2004. His family was blessed with his presence until he succumbed to kidney failure.

Quenston was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on November 4, 1955. He was the eldest child of James Henry, and Virginia Staten (deceased). He graduated high school in 1972, and entered the army in 1973. Quenston moved to California from New Jersey in 1978. A life long musician, Quenston started playing drums in the Royales Junior Drum and Bugle Corps and later progressed to playing in numerous bands throughout the years here in the Bay Area.

Quenston was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Anthony Morrow, Javon Morrow, Tramell Staten, and Trever Staten of San Jose; brothers, James A. Staten of Sunnyvale, Clifford Staten of San Jose, and Jerry Staten of Simi Valley, California; sisters, Tracie Staten-Mirch of San Jose, and Jennifer Mass of Augusta, Georgia; stepmother, Ama Staten of Moorpark, California; step-grandmother, Connie Alleshouse of Moorpark, California; brothers-in-law, Edward C. Mirch of San Jose, and Rodney Brown of Lanexa, Virginia; sisters-in-law, Jenola Smith of San Jose, and Leslie Brown of Lanexa, Virginia; nieces and nephews, Jatuan Wilson, Semaj Wilson, Olivia, James, Phoebe, and Alex Staten, Kwanza Brown and her daughter Knandi, Nia Brown and her son Molade, Jamia Mass, Andrea and Anthony Williams, Avery and Adrian Williams. He also leaves behind extensive family in New Jersey; aunts, Clara Blueford, Margaret Dismuke, and various cousins, and also numerous adopted sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters whom he loved dearly.

A celebration of his life will be held on August 21, 2011 from 12 to 6 pm at The Brit, 173 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

Graveside Service: Monday, August 8, 2011, 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Rosa Arancibia was born on August 15, 1931 in Chile and passed away on July 31, 2011 in Campbell, California. She was 79 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, August 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. at Cusimano Chapel, Mountain View, CA.
Interment: Private.

Donglin Zhao was born on July 27, 1939 in China and passed away on July 30, 2011 in Stanford, California. He was 72 years old.

Fred Paganucci was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; son, Jerry; and daughter, Jan. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce (Phil); daughter-in-law, Carm; 6 grandkids; and 7 great-grandkids.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Visitation: Thursday, August 4, 2011, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Visitation: Friday, August 5, 2011, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, August 6, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

She is survived by her parents, Romulo and Lourdes Cereno; her siblings, Francis Cereno (Shanna), Marianne Cereno, Theresa Cereno; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Wade Douglass was born on February 27, 1946 in San Jose, California and passed away on July 26, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 65 years old.

Minerva Lomibao Candelaria
November 30, 1930 - July 20, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Private.

Minerva Candelaria was born on November 30, 1930 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on July 20, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Chi Lau was born on April 14, 1926 in Hong Kong and passed away on July 15, 2011 in Milpitas, California. She was 85 years old.

Memorial Service: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA
Interment: Private.

Kathryn Rivers was born June 2, 1952 in San Francisco, California and passed away July 11, 2011 in Campbell, California. She was 59 years old.

Visitation: Friday, July 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Saint Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Funeral Mass: Friday, July 15, 2011, 3:00 p.m. at Saint Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Interment: Private.

Diego Chavez was born on October 22, 1933 in San Jose, California. He was raised in Hanford and graduated from Hanford High School. While stationed at Lajes Field AFB in Terceira, Portugal, Diego met his wife of 49 years, Maria João Teixeira. In 1976 Diego retired from the military and he and his family settled in Santa Clara.

Diego was a soccer fan, an avid golfer, a dedicated father, and a loving and devoted husband. He was best known for his generosity and huge heart. He was loved immensely and will be missed and remembered by many.

Diego is survived by his wife, Maria João; daughters, Sandra and Raquel Chavez; sons, Diego Chavez, Jr (Teresa) and Pedro Chavez (Sandy); grandchildren, Trevor, Nathan, Emma, Zaida, Zachary, Harrison, Grace, and Olivia; and sisters, Marcie Cordero and Lucy Roberson.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 3pm on Friday, July 15 at St. Justin's Catholic Church, 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. Visitation will begin at 2pm.

Cleofas Alcotas Tibre
September 20, 1922 - July 8, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Mass at 12:00 p.m.
Interment: Private.

Cleofas Tibre was born on September 20, 1922 in Pastrana, Leyte, Philippines and passed away on July 8, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Cusimano Chapel, Mountain View, CA.
Interment: Private.

James McDonald was born on December 10, 2011 in Lubbock, Texas and passed away on July 7, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. He was 67 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Maureen; son, Mike (Jane); and grandchildren, Charlie and Sammy. A Celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, July 16 at Cusimano Chapel, 96 W El Camino Real, Mountain View.

Raymond Michael Molina
September 16, 1949 - July 7, 2011
Santa Clara, California

Raymond Molina passed away July 7, 2011 at the age of 61 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. He married Jean K. Burkley in 1988. A graduate of Long Beach State, Ray earned his MBA from Golden Gate University in 1990. He worked as a Branch Manager at the Saratoga branch of Bank of America for the past 5 years but has been in the profession for the past 35 years. Ray affected so many people in a positive manner. It was through his encouragement and sense of humor that helped many in the community achieve their goals and dreams.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; mother, Rosemarie; step-father, Phil; step-sons, Robert, Jonathon, Matthew and Tracey; step-daughter, Shari; and sisters, Vivian, Roseanne, Cynthia, and Leonor. His father Raymond passed in 1993.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 14 at 1:00 at Gate of Heaven cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA, 650-428-3730.

Patricia Prausa was born on February 28, 1958 in Redwood City, California and passed away on July 2, 2011 in Palo Alto, California. She was 53 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Cementario Santiago Capitiro, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Adelina Ruiz-Villagomez was born on April 15, 1955 in Mexico and passed away on July 1, 2011 in Mountain View, California. She was 56 years old.

Bahbah Enviehgolpashin
December 11, 1924 - July 1, 2011
San Jose, California

Bahbah Enviehgolpashin was born on December 11, 1924 in Baghdad, Iraq and passed away on July 1, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 86 years old.

Mova Johnson was born on August 9, 1929 in Londonderry, Ireland and passed away on June 29, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 81 years old.

Ruth Sample was born on May 12, 1919 in Gary, Indiana and passed away on June 28, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 92 years old.

Robert Wev was born on August 22, 1921 in Louisiana and passed away on June 26, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. He was 89 years old.

Our beloved mother and wife passed away peacefully on June 25, 2011 in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, after several strokes and a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born Rosemarie Alexandrine Bell (but known to her family and friends as Romey) on September 11, 1934 in Shanghai, China, the youngest of 16 children. During WWII, she and many of her siblings were interned in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp until they were repatriated in 1943 when they eventually settled in San Jose, California. Romey graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951. She attended San Jose State University for two years before meeting the love of her life, Bill McIntire, who was a sergeant in the US Army. After a short courtship, they married on November 13, 1955. Over the next 23 years, they criss-crossed the globe living in countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Germany, and Japan while raising a family. Despite the initial anxiety as a military wife, she learned to enjoy the overseas adventures, always excited to immerse herself in a new culture and meet new people. During the Vietnam War, she took on the dual role of father and mother for her children while her husband was transferred to Vietnam and Thailand. In 1976, she and Bill retired from the military in San Antonio, Texas. In 1984, she completed her Nursing Degree and worked as an ER nurse before being hired by USAA Insurance as a case manager. In an effort to be closer to her brothers and sisters, Bill and Romey moved to Sacramento, California in 1989 where she continued to work for USAA. In 2001, she opened up her own medical consulting business before retiring in 2005 to enjoy visiting their children and grandchildren, and traveling overseas to China and Europe.

Romey will be remembered for her compassion, her gentle, nurturing spirit, and for her love of people, always chatting with everyone and easily making friends. Probably the greatest joy in her life was her family. She was the family matriarch and a devoted wife and mother, guiding, caring, and protecting her children. She loved being a part of the large "Bell" family with all her many siblings and their families, enjoying time together, especially the summer reunions each year in San Jose. As a nurse, she freely helped others, always lending a helping hand wherever she could, and being a patient advocate. She loved to laugh and had an infectious giggle up to the very end. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Though we will miss her presence here on earth, heaven will be a better place with this most beloved and special angel.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bill; their four children, Kevin McIntire (wife, Nancy), Dennis McIntire (wife, Kim), Christina Coleman (husband, Josh), and Scott McIntire (wife, Heather); eight grandchildren, Amanda, Chris, and Kimmie McIntire; Lindsey and Matt Coleman; Valerie, Jake, and Jared McIntire; two great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Nathan; and her remaining siblings Joe, John, Marie, Peter, Richard, and Tony. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nellie Bell, and siblings Ed, Frank, Paul, Lucille, Barney, David, Nellie, Chris, and Audrey.

Visitation: Monday, June 27, 2011, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Chimes, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Benita Dominguez was born on August 25, 1929 in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on June 22, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.

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Trinidad Balaqui Cerezo
December 3, 1935 - June 21, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at United Church of Christ, Sunnyvale, CA.
Visitation: Friday, June 24, 2011, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at United Church of Christ, Sunnyvale, CA.
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9:30 a.m. at United Church of Christ, Sunnyvale, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Trinidad Cerezo was born on December 3, 1935 in Salcedo, Philippines and passed away on June 21, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 75 years old.

Visitation: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Friday, June 24, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Joel Carpenter passed away unexpectedly and way before his time. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and passed away in San Jose, California.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carlene; children, Travis and Michaela; mother, Marilyn; brother, Jim (Dixie and niece, Kelsey) and sister, Mary. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 6-8 pm at the Lincoln Glen Church, 2700 Booksin Avenue, San Jose. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, June 24 at Foxworthy Baptist Church, 1774 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Joel Carpenter Memorial Fund, US Bank #253459033085.

Norman Eugene Galyean
December 23, 1950 - June 16, 2011
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Monday, June 27, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Westgate Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Norm Galyean was born on December 23, 1950 in Eugene, Oregon and passed away on June 16, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 60 years old.

Elaine Saltz was born on December 8, 1923 in Tucson, Arizona and passed away on June 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Dennis Kwan was born on April 14, 1936 in Canton, China and entered into rest on June 14, 2011 in Los Altos, California.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Minnie; mother, Jin Kwan; children, Lawrence Kwan (Katherine), Bruce Kwan (Miki), Caroline Sienknecht (Dave); 6 grandchildren; brothers, Jackson Kwan, Tony Kwan (Ellen); sister, Rose Okumoto; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday, June 17 at The All Saints Chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos.

Graveside Service: Sunday, June 12, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Salem Memorial Park, Colma, CA.

Ronald Backman was born on July 26, 1928 in Toronto, Canada and passed away on June 10, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Gary Rule was born on August 12, 1947 in San Jose, California and passed away on May 28, 2011 in Fremont, California. He was 63 years old.

Graveside Service: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Mohammed Khosrowmanesh was born on August 15, 1951 in Shiraz, Iran and passed away on June 3, 2011 in Stanford, California. He was 59 years old.

Robert Arkley was born on December 28, 1927 and passed away on June 5, 2011 in Palo Alto, California. He was 83 years old.

Eugene Guido was born on February 3, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on June 2, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Rhodella Hicks was born on December 16, 1926 in Kanosh, Utah and passed away on May 31, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Carole Maurer was born on December 31, 1921 in San Francisco, California and passed away on May 27, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 89 years old.

Phyllis Barbara Stempson
March 31, 1924 - May 19, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Phyllis Stempson was born on March 31, 1924 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and passed away on May 19, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 87 years old.

Sut Yue was born on August 19, 1919 in Hong Kong and passed away on May 21, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. He was 91 years old.

Alice Ternian was born on May 25, 1948 in Hamadan, Iran and passed away on May 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 62 years old.

Visitation: Sunday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cusimano Chapel, Mountain View, CA.
Funeral Service: Monday, May 23, 9:00 to 12:30 a.m. Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary Chapel, 96 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Tin Nguyen was born on October 4, 1928 in Ha Noi, Vietnam and passed away on May 19, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. He was 82 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Saint Clare Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Clare Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Erlinda Martin was born on July 27, 1951 in San Jose, California and passed away on May 11, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 59 years old.

Aprim Joma was born on November 1, 1932 in Tehran, Iran and passed away on May 3, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 78 years old.

Soontorn Thongkumthamachart
December 6, 1943 - April 25, 2011
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cusimano Chapel, Mountain View, CA.
Witness Cremation: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 12:30 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, 41001 Chapel Way, Fremont, CA 94538.
Interment: Private.

Soontorn Thongkumthamachart was born on December 6, 1943 in Thailand and passed away on April 25, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 67 years old.

Graveside Service: Monday, May 9, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Olivia Hidalgo was born on April 16, 1921 in Uvalde, Texas and passed away on April 26, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 90 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, April 22, 2011, 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Robabeh Zeynali was born on April 7, 1928 in Iran and passed away on April 20, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Connie Vasquez Rubio
February 28, 1947 - April 19, 2011
San Jose, California

Connie Rubio was born on February 28, 1947 in Mexico and passed away on April 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 64 years old.

Cheung-Kun Wang was born on August 9, 1929 in China and passed away on April 15, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.

Timothy Herbert Bowman
November 21, 1948 - April 5, 2011
San Jose, California

Timothy Bowman was born on November 21, 1948 in Tennessee and passed away on April 5, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 62 years old.

Ibrahim Bourshrockn was born on October 20, 1927 in Nikopol, Ukraine and passed away on March 30, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 83 years old.

Nancy Aiwaz was born on September 23, 1931 in Hamadan, Iran and passed away on March 29, 2011 in Stanford, California. She was 79 years old.

Visitation: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Mass: Friday, April 8, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Christopher Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, 500 Fairview Ave, Fairview, New Jersey 07022.

Dave Bell was born on September 29, 1915 in Shanghai, China and entered into rest on March 29, 2011 in Palo Alto, California.

He was preceded in death by brothers Ed Bell, Frank Bell, Paul Bell, Barney Bell, and Chris Bell, and sisters Nellie Heacock, Lucille McCarthy, and Audrey Hill.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Evelyn Bell; brothers Joe Bell, John Bell (Juanita), Peter Bell (Lynn), Father Richard Bell M.M., Tony Bell (Joan); sisters Marie Beuselinck and Romey McIntire (Bill); sisters-in-law, Pat Bell, Irene Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gregory Wayne Furduto
March 31, 1951 - March 27, 2011
Santa Clara, California

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Rama Gebriel Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Alemayehu Bizuneh was born on September 15, 1929 in Ethiopia and passed away on March 25, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 81 years old.

Doris Eshobayati was born on March 24, 1959 in Tehran, Iran and passed away on March 24, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 52 years old.

Chun Tsang Kwang
January 20, 1925 - March 24, 2011
San Francisco, California

Chun Kwang was born on January 20, 1925 in China and passed away on March 24, 2011 in Castro Valley, California. He was 86 years old.

Beloved mother and grandmother. Born March 21, 1928 and passed away in Santa Clara on March 24, 2011 at the age of 82.

She is survived by her daughter, Anne Fienhage Stahl (John Stahl); son, Steve Fienhage (Jackie Polzin); and granddaughter, Lauren Stahl.

A celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Sat, March 26 at St. Thomas Church 231 S. Sunset Ave., Sunnyvale.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Arthritis Foundation.

Frances Allen was born on December 3, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on March 22, 2011 in Prescott, Arizona. She was 96 years old.

Zaida Tividad Venturero
January 28, 1931 - March 15, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Friday, March 25, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Zaida Venturero was born on January 28, 1931 in the Philippines and passed away on March 15, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Servillano Viaje Dizon
September 25, 1957 - March 5, 2011
San Jose, California

Servillano Dizon was born on September 25, 1957 in the Philippines and passed away on March 5, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 53 years old.

Mary Clare Valencia was born Mary Clare Snedeker on May 31, 1937 in San Francisco, California.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James Valencia; daughter, Victoria Kelly; and her sister, Barbara Brockhage. She is survived by her granddaughter, Shannon Kelly Pichler (Steve); great-grandson, Kane Pichler; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 25 at 11am at St. Joseph's of Cupertino 10110 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA.

Jensuey Kuo was born on January 10, 1936 in Taiwan and passed away on March 6, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 75 years old.

Beatrice Jaramillo was born on September 17, 1918 in Yuma, Arizona and passed away on March 4, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 92 years old.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 5:00 - 9:00 a.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Visitation: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Friday, March 11, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Narcisa Manuel was born on July 2, 1936 and passed away on March 3, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 74 years old.

Sue Ching Chang was born on March 15, 1921 in Xian, China and passed away on February 28, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 89 years old.

Genaro Nunez was born on October 7, 1946 in Sahuayo, Mexico and passed away on March 1, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 64 years old.

Aurora Mendez was born on November 20, 1959 in Guatamala and passed away on February 23, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 51 years old.

Dennis Cagliaro was born on November 19, 1950 in San Francisco, California and passed away on February 22, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 60 years old.

Jennifer Michele Steins
May 24, 1970 - February 24, 2011
San Jose, California

Jennifer Steins was born Jennifer Michele Herman on May 24, 1970 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and entered into rest on February 24, 2011 in San Jose, California.

Jenna is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Rob Steins; her parents, Catherine and William Carrano of Belmont; her step-brother, Aaron Carrano (Angela) of San Jose; and numerous other relatives and friends.

She resided in the bay area since 1988. Jenna graduated from San Jose State in 1992 and worked in graphic design.

Interment will be in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Jenna's life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jenna's name to the World Wildlife Fund

Ezequiel Barajas Barron
December 26, 1931 - February 22, 2011
San Jose, California

Visitation: Monday, February 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Monday, February 28, 2011, 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Ezequiel Barajas was born on December 26, 1931 in Michoacan, Mexico and passed away on February 22, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 79 years old.

Minerva Nelson Torres
November 23, 1953 - February 20, 2011
Santa Clara, California

Visitation: Monday, February 28, 2011, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Monday, February 28, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Tuesday, March 31, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Minerva Torres was born on November 23, 1953 in New York, New York and passed away on February 20, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 57 years old.

Laurence James Findley
March 26, 1960 - February 10, 2011
Castro Valley, California

Laurence Findley was born on March 26, 1960 in Modesto, California and passed away on February 10, 2011 in Castro Valley, California. He was 50 years old.

Ellen Marie Coelho
August 1, 1960 - February 9, 2011
Scotts Valley, California

Ellen Coelho was born on August 1, 1960 in Burbank, California and entered into rest on February 9, 2011 in Scotts Valley, California.

Ellen is survived by her loving husband, John Coelho; daughter, Sarah Nowicki; and parents, Stanley and Anne Wojnar.

Everett Anthony Ochoa
April 28, 2011 - February 9, 2011
San Jose, California

Everett Ochoa was born on April 28, 1944 in Richmond, California and passed away on February 9, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 66 years old.

Stephen Cooper Rowe
December 24, 1951 - February 3, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Stephen Rowe was born on December 24, 1951 in Montclair, New Jersey and passed away on February 3, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 59 years old.

Denzil Forrest Marley
March 11, 1917 - February 4, 2011
Saratoga, California

Interment: All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 North Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 95012.

Denzil Marley was born on March 11, 1917 in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away on February 4, 2011 in Saratoga, California. He was 93 years old.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Masato Fukumoto, sons Eugene and Arnold Fukumoto, daughter Gail (Connie) Shoffner, grandson Jason Brown, and son-in-law Michael Shoffner.

Mariko was born July 2, 1922 in Santa Rosa, California, and moved to Japan at one year of age, returning to California after graduating high school. Mariko married Masato March 11th, 1943 in Ameche, Colorado. In 2008, after 35 years in their beloved San Francisco, they moved to San Jose.

She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed. A private memorial service was held in Colma.

Milton Chuon Fuk Pang
September 21, 1947 - February 4, 2011
San Jose, California

Interment: Nuuanu Memorial Park And Mortuary, 2233 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

Milton Pang was born on September 21, 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away on February 4, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. He was 63 years old.

Adam Blacklock Halliday
January 11, 1932 - January 31, 2011
San Jose, California

After enjoying a blessed and adventurous life, Adam passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a clever, straight-forward man who spoke his mind and encouraged debate. His charismatic nature and amazing sense of humor were combined with a presence that commanded attention. Adam was born in Scotland to parents, Mary Alexander Marshall Young Halliday and Andrew Dobbie Halliday; who cherished their only son.

He became a journeyman in the sheet metal trade in Scotland and also served in the British Army, where he played on the Army's Championship Rugby team. During his service, he was stationed in several countries in Europe and developed an appetite for travel. He loved soccer, good food, and laughter. At the age of 19 he met the "love and inspiration of his life," Mary Halliday, and they recently celebrated their 55th Anniversary. In 1967, Adam and Mary immigrated [along with their four daughters] to Canada and embarked on the adventure of their lifetime with travel being the great educator and exposure to different cultures, customs, languages, and a more worldly perception of events and ideas. Then in 1969, the family immigrated to America, staying briefly in New Jersey, and eventually settling in San Jose, California.

Adam held a vast array of roles during his lifetime, a family man, journeyman, foreman, designer, inventor, supervisor, inspector, business owner, coordinator, innovator, athlete, coach, adventurer, historian, traveler, but the one that seems to most accurately depict him and capture his essence is "Entrepreneur." He worked globally in the sheet metal industry for more than 50 years, owned and operated a sheet metal business in San Jose called "Advanced Sheet Metal" and became known to many as "The Man of Steel." His determination, all-encompassing resilience, and radiant love for his wife Mary was demonstrated every day! A loving and inspirational father to daughters, Doris Campa, Dawn Kulish, Doreen Sowards, and Andy Steen; proud grandfather to Camille, Amanda, Austin, Derek, Chantel, Shannon, Austin, Jaime Lynn, Ashley, Skyler, Haley and Kendall and admired father-in-law to David Campa, Jim Sowards, and Brett Steen. The Man of Steel is authentic and real!

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Avenue in San Jose, and followed by a reception at the church hall.

Judy Lee Cruz Garcia
December 14, 1947 - January 27, 2011
Milpitas, California

Judy Cruz Garcia was born on December 14, 1947 in Wilmot, Arkansas and passed away on January 27, 2011 in Milpitas, California. She was 63 years old.

Barbara Ellen Driggs
June 8, 1945 - January 25, 2011
Santa Clara, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at The Patio Bar, 948 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA 94087.
Interment: Private.

Barbara Driggs was born on June 8, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on January 25, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. She was 65 years old.

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 22, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley, CA.
Interment: Private.

Danny Chow was born on February 27, 1955 in Canton, China and passed away on January 19, 2011 in Cupertino, California. He was 55 years old.

Sandra Annette Cook
October 14, 1952 - January 15, 2011
Sunnyvale, California

Sandra Annette Cook was born on October 14, 1952 in Wisconsin and passed away on January 15, 2011 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 58 years old.

Jui Lan Hsiung was born on December 1, 1923 in Nanjing, China and passed away on January 14, 2011 in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 9:30 a.m. at Saint Lucy Church, Campbell, CA.
Interment: Private.

David Lanoie was born on December 20, 1953 in San Jose, California and entered into rest on January 12, 2011 in Dos Palos, California.

David is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol; his children, Sean Lanoie (Seana) of San Jose, and Stacy Christofferson (James) of Jackson, Wyoming; grandchildren, William Lanoie, Danica & Kylie Christofferson; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 8:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Private.

Edgardo Basa was born on March 2, 1940 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on January 7, 2011 in San Jose, California. He was 70 years old.

Heather Mikayla, nee Lomas and also known as Shock, died January 8th after a two year battle with breast cancer. Heather was born in the UK on November 4, 1949 and grew up in Sydney, Australia. Heather is survived by her nephew, Craig Lomas of Hong Kong and many, many beloved friends.

Heather Mikayla, known for her wicked sense of humor and her unfailing optimism, followed her heart to become a healer and create the community of Light Bodies. She was relentless in her pursuit of the truth and knowledge. To the end, she battled cancer with her belief in the healing nature of the alignment of thought, energy, and matter. Heather felt the presence of that energy most clearly in her beloved redwoods and so there will be a celebration of her life on the Spring Equinox, March 20 at 2:00 PM at the Big Basin Redwoods State Park at the Sequoia Group Camp 1.

Lowell Amon Noble Jr.
September 27, 1928 - January 7, 2011
Monte Sereno, California

Memorial Service: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Scatter at sea by airplane at Lighthouse Point, off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Lowell was reunited with his beloved wife Robyn on January 7th as well as his predeceased daughter, Melynda.

He was born in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Roseburg High School at sixteen and received a BS and MS in Chemistry from University of Oregon, Eugene before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1950's.

An inventor, attorney and businessman, his 17 patents range from military applications to lasers to 3D devices.

An avid Apple fan, he hosted meetings of one of the first Apple users groups, SAPS, in his home for 20 years.

He is survived by his brother, Norman Noble, his two daughters, Mellissa Noble Asmussen and Melenie Noble Pearson and grandchildren, Gregory and Sarah Robyn Asmussen, Jonathan Snyder, and Victoria Pearson.

All who knew him will agree that life with Lowell was never boring. He will be fondly remembered.

Services will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 12:30 pm. Interested parties can contact the family through Beddingfield Funeral Service.

Rosario De Luca was born on January 15, 1924 in Trecastagni, Catania, Italy and entered into rest on January 1, 2011 in San Jose, California.

He came to the USA in 1969 to make a better life for his family. He worked at Gallo Macaroni and for the Cambrian Union School District. At the age of 83 he was still riding his bike and he was proud of it.

Rosario was preceded in death by his grandson, Massimo. He leaves behind his loving wife, Anna; his three children, Sal, Loredana, and Maria; and grandchildren, Enrica, Annalea, Ivana and Luca.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 8 at Saint Mary's, 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos.

Memorial Mass: Friday, January 14, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside Service Friday, January 14, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Interment: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA

Charlie lived a good long life and enjoyed it to the fullest. He was very charismatic and had many talents.

He was born in Missouri, served as a marine in WWII and settled in Alviso for over 50 years.

Charlie was a carpenter by trade but could do any thing he set his mind to. He garnered local fame for his Totem pole carvings, Charlie was the outdoors man of outdoors men, he loved to troll lake Shasta on the house boat he built with his own hands, and entertain family with his quick wit and great big smile.

He is now where he wanted most to be, resting peacefully with his wife Dorothy and smiling down on all his loved ones.

Please join us to say farewell, services are at the Church of the Ascension 12033 Miller Ave., Saratoga at 1 pm.

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