BFS - Obituaries 2016

If you purchased an obituary in the San Jose Mercury News, there will be a "guest book" link at the end of the obituary on these pages. The guest book link takes you to the Legacy.com Condolences and Obituary pages. At the end of the Legacy.com Obituary is a link to the LastingMemories.com memorial page.

Jeanette Jacqueline Conens
June 13, 1928 - December 30, 2016
Cupertino, California

Graveside Service: Friday, January 6, 2017, 3:00 p.m.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Jeanette Conens passed away peacefully on December 30 in San Jose. She was born on June 13, 1928 in Huntsville, Alabama. At a young age she migrated to the Bay Area and attended schools in the Cupertino area. She graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's in Anthropology.

Her passions were her grandchildren, reading, gardening and traveling, especially to the Southwest.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Janis Trammell (Tim), Sue Conens, Gail Miller (Tim), Patti Conens, and Matt Conens; her grandchildren, Tom Miller M.D., and Casey Miller (Mari).

She will be interred during a private ceremony at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to the Kaiser Foundation through Kaiser Hospice Santa Clara.

Filoteo Dimaculangan Agbay
November 5, 1939 - December 28, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Funeral Mass: Saturday, January 14, 2017, 1:00 to 3:00 PM at St Justin Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, January 27, 2017, 12:30 PM.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Filoteo Agbay was born on November 5, 1939 in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines and passed away on December 28, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 77 years old.

Jeanette Faye McLeod
October 26, 1935 - December 27, 2016
Cupertino, California

Memorial Service: Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Sunny View Retirement Community, 22445 Cupertino Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Tel: 408-454-5600.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:00 p.m.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Jeanette McLeod passed away peacefully on December 27 in Mountain View. She was born on October 26, 1935 in San Antonio, TX.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Debbie Little, and Greg McLeod; her grandchildren, Jessica Little and Caitlin McLeod.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 4 at Sunny View Retirement Community, 22445 Cupertino Rd, Cupertino.

Ingeborg Dale was born on June 30, 1934 in Riga, Latvia and passed away on December 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 82 years old.

Laura Katherine Tershy
November 10, 1948 - December 26, 2016
San Jose, California

Laura Tershy was born on November 10, 1948 in Boise, Idaho and passed away on December 26, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 68 years old.

Esperanza Baello Sumabat
September 28, 1931 - December 25, 2016
San Jose, California

Visitation: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. at St John the Baptist Church, Milpitas, CA.
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 2:30 p.m. at St John the Baptist Church, Milpitas, CA.
Interment: Private.

Esperanza Sumabat was born on September 28, 1931 in Caloocan, Philippines and passed away on December 25, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Hassan Zafarmand was born on May 13, 1948 in Kashan, Iran and passed away on December 25, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 68 years old.

Juana Laureta Elido
August 21, 1923 - December 24, 2016
San Jose, California

Juana Elido was born on August 21, 1923 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines and passed away on December 24, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 93 years old.

Gerald served in the US Navy and retired as a lieutenant after 26 years of service. He was a longtime resident of Sunnyvale.

Gerald is survived by his son, Bill Russell (Daniel Harris); and his daughter, Dee Dee Russell; his sister, Mae Carlisle; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 6 in the All Saints Chapel at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos.

Charles Powers Weathington
February 25, 1932 - December 22, 2016
San Jose, California

Charles Weathington was born on February 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on December 22, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Mario Garcia Gonzalez
January 19, 1956 - December 21, 2016
Gilroy, California

Mario Garcia Gonzalez was born on January 19, 1956 in Oaxaca, Mexico and passed away on December 21, 2016 in Gilroy, California. He was 60 years old.

Cheryl Yvette Flowers
March 25, 1964 - December 18, 2016
Menlo Park, California

Cheryl Yvette Flowers unexpectedly passed away on December 18, 2016. She was born on Hill Air Force Base in Davis County, Utah in 1964. She spent some time in England as a child during her stepfather's service in the U.S. Air Force. She spent several years in Pacifica, California before moving to Ogden, Utah as a teen.

Cheryl attended Weber State University, University of Utah and graduated with a Business degree from the University of Phoenix. Cheryl served in the Army Reserves, but was later "honorably discharged" for a health related issue. Cheryl returned to the Bay Area during the latter part of her life because she always loved California.

Cheryl always kept a positive attitude and offered words of hope, even in the face of her own personal challenges. Her soul and spirit will live on in the lives of those she knew and loved. She chose the selfless act of organ donation, so that others in need would have a better quality of life. She chose to have her remains cremated. A private memorial and tribute will be conducted amongst her family.

She is survived by her mother Kathleen Peguese, her sister Melanie Peguese-Richards, a brother Sean Peguese, her aunt Beth Bell, uncle Tony Galloway Jr., a niece and nephew, as well as a host of cousins and relatives.

Graveside Service: Friday, December 23, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E Florence Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302. Tel: 310-412-6500.

Eloise King was born on April 22, 1926 in Tampa, Florida and passed away on December 18, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 90 years old.

Reydante Sosa Zabala
December 30, 1950 - December 18, 2016
San Jose, California

Visitation: Friday, December 23, 2016, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Vigil at 7:00 p.m.
Interment: Cabugao Cemetery, Cabugao, Ilocas Sur, Philippines.

Reydante Zabala was born on December 30, 1950 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines and passed away on December 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 65 years old.

Yvonne Chen was born on October 23, 1969 in Taipei, Taiwan and passed away on December 18, 2016 in Cupertino, California. She was 47 years old.

Interment: Monday, December 19, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Jeanne Henslin was born on June 28, 1924 in Alhambra, California and passed away on December 15, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 92 years old.

Graveside Service: Monday, December 19, 12:30 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Nicolae Erdei was born on September 4, 1935 in Carei, Romania and passed away on December 13, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 81 years old.

Donald Charles Edwards
September 19, 1939 - December 12, 2016
San Jose, California

Donald Charles Edwards left this earth peacefully on December 12th, 2016. "Pops", as his family called him, was a man of great determination, grit, and resiliency. He was extremely funny, loving, sensitive and kind. And a bit opinionated.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 19, 1939, he graduated from Sunnyslope High School and attended Arizona State University. He was honored to serve 6 years in the Army National Guard.

Don had a long successful career in construction management and property development. Early on, he worked for the State of Arizona. His favorite project was building the Burro Creek Bridge. After working for W.R. Shultz for a time, he became an independent residential developer in the 80's. After moving to San Jose, California, he proudly finished his career at L&D Construction, with deep respect and admiration for his co-workers, and a great sense of fulfillment.

In his early years, Don rode motocross, and loved his Bull Taco, and yellow tanked Husky. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to fish. Later in life, he kept in great shape from working out and hiking every day. He had a love /hate relationship with golf, but was proud to teach his son-in-law, John, the game.

He is survived by his daughters, Kristi Holder (John) and Kelly Schmida (Wayne); his son, Brent; His beloved granddaughters, Samantha, Nicole, Ally, Arielle, Eden, Violet, Sahara; His sisters, Joyce Classen & Linda D'Avola (Buddy); his love, Lory; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his dear friends.

He was thankful to all who shared in his life adventure. His ashes will be spread over the Monterey Bay near his favorite spot, the Cement Ship at Sea Cliff Beach, in a private ceremony. Like that old ship, he had many good stories to tell. His motto was "Life is Good". Think of that the next time you gaze at the beauty of the Monterey Bay. He would like that. In Lieu of flowers, please direct any donations to your local animal shelter.

Rodolfo Manlutac Guintu
July 10, 1955 - December 12, 2016
Milpitas, California

Viewing: Thursday, December 15, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St John the Baptist Church, Milpitas, CA.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, December 15, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at St John the Baptist Church, Milpitas, CA.
Interment: Concepcion Memorial Cemetery, St Jude Village, Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines.

Rodolfo Guintu was born on July 10, 1955 in Pampanga, Philippines and passed away on December 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 61 years old.

You'll Be In My Heart - Phil Collins
Everything I Own - Bread
Paglisan - Color it Red

Graveside Service: Friday, December 16, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Herbert Barovsky was born on May 2, 1930 in Akron, Ohio and passed away on December 12, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 86 years old.

Anne Gunnerson Paynter
December 22, 1924 - December 11, 2016
San Jose, California

Interment: New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303. Tel: 603-796-2026.

Anne Paynter was born on December 22, 1924 in Staten Island, New York and passed away on December 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 91 years old.

Robert Forrest Near
February 17, 1962 - December 10, 2016
Sunnyvale, California

Bob attended school in San Jose, Saratoga and Hawaii, including Seabury Hall where his skateboarding adventures garnered more than a few stitches. He also played water polo and wrestled in high school. He lived most of his life in Santa Cruz and Aptos, California, never being too far from the beach.

He loved his pets, which included his Australian Shepherds, Brenda and Lisa, his adopted Shitzu, Shadow, and his cat, Moche. He also loved cars, his favorite being a red '61 Ford Galaxie Sunliner.

He worked in the restaurant business, but spent most of his career as a field manager for Golden State Bulb Growers.

Survivors include stepmother, Pat Near, brother, Randy Near, sister, Nancy Lawton, and stepbrother Rob Vanderhoof. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite and Jim Near and brother, John Near.

Rose Mary Kern (nee Nadin), loving wife of Donald "Dan" Kern for 68 years, proud mother of Mary Kern, Margaret Clar (Richard) and William Kern (Suzanne), passed away on December 9 at home with her family. She was 93.

Rose was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 4, 1923. She worked as a riveter during WWII at the Cleveland Bomber Plant. During her marriage, she was a nurse most notably for Los Gatos Hospital.

Rose loved cooking, music, dancing and nature. In her retirement she became an accomplished artist producing many beautiful paintings.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Fekry Barsoum was born on May 25, 1925 in Cairo, Egypt and passed away on December 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 91 years old.

Memorial Mass: Saturday, December 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Beloved Brother, Uncle, and Friend to many. Ron died peacefully on December 4, 2016 after complications with his heart. He was born in Bakersfield, California. He attended San Jose High School. He resided in Saratoga for most of his life and ran his trucking business "Vida Lines" in San Jose for many years. Ron was previously married to Barbara Durham for 32 years. He has no children.

Ron touched many lives with his kind heart and generosity. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed many trips to Hawaii and Vegas with his friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, 13716 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga. All of his friends and family are welcome.

Marcelina Gonzales
April 27, 1922 - December 3, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Viewing: Friday, December 9, 2016, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at St Justin Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Funeral Mass: Friday, December 9, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at St Justin Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Graveside Service: Monday, December 12, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Interment: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.

Marcelina P. Gonzales, 94 passed away on December 3, 2016 of natural causes. She was born in Mesa, Arizona on April 27, 1922.

She worked as a seasonal cannery worker at Mariani's in Sunnyvale. Marcelina was in a bowling league and she loved to go dancing. She belonged to the Guadalupe Society of Saint Justin Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ralph M. Gonzales, and her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children; Rosemarie Alanis (Cruz) and Ralph J. Gonzales; her grandchildren, Lynette Cardona (Wil), Anthony Alanis (Julie), Ralph III and Jade; and eight great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 3 pm on Friday, December 9 at St Justin's Catholic Church, 2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara.

Viewing: Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, December 9, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Kuan Shun Cheng was born on December 24, 1949 in Seoul, South Korea and passed away on December 2, 2016 in Campbell, California. He was 66 years old.

Patricia Jean Stanley
November 5, 1952 - December 2, 2016
San Jose, California

Patricia Stanley was born on November 5, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan and passed away on December 2, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 64 years old.

Albert Baba Danielzadeh
October 2, 1931 - December 1, 2016
San Jose, California

Albert Danielzadeh was born on October 2, 1931 in Kermanshah, Iran and passed away on December 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Carolyn Sue Lyle
December 21, 1942 - November 29, 2016
Morgan Hill, California

Graveside Service: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Interment: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA

Carolyn Lyle was born on December 21, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away on November 29, 2016 in Morgan Hill, California. She was 73 years old.

Renato Ferrucio Piombi
October 19, 1927 - November 27, 2016
Belmont, California

Renato Piombi was born on October 19, 1927 in Argentina and passed away on November 27, 2016 in San Carlos, California. He was 89 years old.

Geronima Garcia Reyes
March 13, 1931 - November 27, 2016
Milpitas, California

Geronima Reyes was born on March 13, 1931 in Pampanga, Philippines and passed away on November 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Viewing: Monday, November 28, 2016, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Witness Cremation: Monday, November 28, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Mithil Prasad was born on December 29, 2003 in Mountain View, California and passed away on November 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 12 years old.

Viewing: Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Raymond Ra was born on March 15, 1943 in China and passed away on November 20, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

Felton Charles Elbert
December 31, 1935 - November 19, 2016
San Jose, California

Felton Elbert was born on December 31, 1935 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on November 19, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 80 years old.

Robert Joseph Martinez
January 31, 1942 - November 18, 2016
San Jose, California

Interment: Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, 17th and Watercanyon Rd, Carrizozo, NM 88301.

Beloved brother, uncle and friend, Robert "Veto" Martinez was born in Carrizozo, NM, January 31st, 1942 and has passed away on November 18th, 2016. He was 74 years old.

He is survived by brothers, David Martinez and Candido Martinez (Dar Lene); his sisters, Connie Montaño (Lou) and Mela Raymond-Martinez (Dave); and all of his loving nieces and nephews.

A Friend to all, he touched the lives of so many. Humble by nature, and extremely generous by heart, he will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mama Mia's 275 East Dunne Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 on Sunday, December 11th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a luncheon.

Kimberly Bannister-Anderson
January 14, 1988 - November 16, 2016
East Palo Alto, California

Kimberly Bannister-Anderson was born on January 14, 1988 in Stanford, California and passed away on November 16, 2016 in Stanford, California. She was 28 years old.

Saw Benjamin was born on January 29, 1942 in Rangoon, Burma and passed away on November 14, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

Martha Nellie Rodarte
February 2, 1957 - November 14, 2016
San Jose, California

Martha Rodarte was born on February 2, 1957 in Victoria, Texas and passed away on November 14, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 59 years old.

Bruno Giovanni Zulpo
January 1, 1928 - November 14, 2016
San Jose, California

Bruno Giovanni (John) Zulpo passed away in his sleep on Monday, November 14th, 2016 in San Jose, CA. He was born January 1, 1928 to Pietro and Luigia Zulpo in Somerville, Massachusetts where he attended Somerville High School, class of 1946, and worked on the docks as a young man. He moved to California and attended San Jose State University where he earned a business degree. Bruno opened his own real estate company and was a successful real estate broker for the remainder of his life.

Bruno loved to travel, and as a member of the Sierra Club he backpacked and hiked all over the world including Denali National Park, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, all over Hawaii, Costa Rica, Australia, and Fiji. In addition to backpacking Bruno loved traveling the world and would recount his many adventures in his annual Christmas letters to family and friends.

Bruno was an active person who played golf, jogged and walked daily, and worked out at the YMCA regularly. He also thoroughly enjoyed meeting his coffee shop buddies to shoot the breeze.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, and his very close friend and traveling companion, Veronica Keating of Bellerica, MA.

Online condolences can be left on Bruno Zulpo's memorial tribute at www.legacy.com. Memorial donations can be made to the Sierra Club at www.sierraclub.org or East Valley YMCA at 1975 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95148.

Kenneth Eugene Cutbirth
January 6, 1934 - November 11, 2016
Los Gatos, California

Graveside Service: Friday, November 18, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Kenneth Cutbirth was born on January 6, 1934 in Commerce, Oklahoma and passed away on November 11, 2016 in Los Gatos, California. He was 82 years old.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alum Rock United Methodist Church, San Jose, CA.
Witness Cremation: November 15, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

U Cho Myint was born on April 24, 1939 in Rangoon, Burma and passed away on November 9, 2016 in Saratoga, California. He was 77 years old.

Somaya Sobhy Mina
April 12, 1950 - November 7, 2016
Scotts Valley, California

Somaya Mina was born on April 12, 1950 in Tanta, Egypt and passed away on November 7, 2016 in Scotts Valley, California. She was 66 years old.

Anita Mary Schenk
October 24, 1935 - November 6, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Interment: Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada A0B2Y0.

Anita (Lynch) Schenk, age 81 of Santa Clara, California formerly of Jerseyside, NL Canada, passed peacefully away at her home in California in the presence of her loving husband Dave on Sunday, November 6, 2016 after a long and enduring fight with Alzheimers. Anita lived in California for many years and it was there that she met and married her husband Dave Schenk and settled into their home in Santa Clara. Anita enjoyed travelling and especially the times she travelled home to see her family and friends. She loved books, animals, talking walks, writing letters and mostly she loved her family.

Predeceased by her parents William and Johanna Lynch, and her brother Peter Lynch whom she loved and adored.

She leaves to mourn, her husband Dave, who loved and cared for her until her very last breath; her niece Ann (Wayne and family) who was her shinning light, her friend and whom she loved like a daughter; her nephews Shawn (Joanne and family), Petie (Tracy) and Darryl (Chantelle and family); as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

The Family also wishes to thank all those who cared for Anita during her last few months.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher’s Funeral Home in Placentia, NL, Canada. Visitation to take place at Maher's Funeral Home on Saturday from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place 11am on Monday, November 21st at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.

Viewing: Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 3:15 to 3:35 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Shang Jian Cun Cemetery, Luo Zi Gou, Wang Qing, Yan Ji, Ji Lin, China 133216.

Han Jun Lin was born on March 5, 1954 in Yan Ji, China and passed away on November 5, 2016 in Gilroy, California. He was 62 years old.

Sargis Sargis was born on February 2, 1922 in Kermanshah, Iran and passed away on November 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 94 years old.

Pamela Dawn Bischoff
December 13, 1966 - November 4, 2016
Sunnyvale, California

Visitation: Friday, November 11, 2016, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Pamela Bischoff was born on December 13, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois and passed away on November 4, 2016 in Mountain View, California. She was 49 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Private.

Dale Samuel Cramb, born in Powell River, BC, Canada June 25, 1935 passed away peacefully on October 31.

He was a past President of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, Royal Canadian Legion and Retired United Airlines Employees Association. He was also an Area Representative of the Retired United Airlines Pilots Association, and a proud member of the Gliding Geezers.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years, Billie; son, Graham (Denice); daughter Laura; and grandson, Ian.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Alameda Family Funeral Home, 12341 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga on Saturday, November 12th at 11 AM, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in his honor to the International Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.

My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua - Greg and Junko MacDonald
I'll Remember You - Greg and Junko MacDonald
Mexican Shuffle - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Whipped Cream - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Edna Helen Iversen
December 20, 1925 - October 31, 2016
San Jose, California

Edna Helen Iversen, began her amazing life on December 20, 1925 and departed this earth for heaven on October 31, 2016.

A life-long resident of Oakland and proud of her Scandinavian roots, Helen touched the lives of all who knew and loved her. Hers was a life well-lived which was exemplified by her love for her family, friends and faith, and by her countless and enduring stories.

At her request, no services will be held. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Helen, you gave us all so much joy!

Visitation: Sunday, October 30, 2016, 12:00 p.m. at Islamic Society of East Bay, 33330 Peace Ter, Fremont, CA 94555.
Funeral Service: Sunday, October 30, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at Islamic Center of Fremont, 4039 Irvington Ave, Fremont, CA 94538.
Graveside Service to follow.
Interment: Five Pillars Cemetery, 1761 Laughlin Rd, Livermore, CA 94550.

Abdul Khan was born on May 4, 1936 in India and passed away on October 29, 2016 in Fremont, California. He was 80 years old.

Graveside Service: Thursday, November 3, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane at Highway 99, Lodi, CA 95241. Tel: 209-334-9613.

Karla Hunt was born on January 4, 1936 in Paducah, Texas and passed away on October 28, 2016 in Campbell, California. She was 80 years old.

Winston Lora was born on February 23, 1931 in Salem, Ohio and passed away on October 28, 2016 in San Leandro, California. He was 85 years old.

Eric Fain was born on October 22, 1971 in Winipeg, Manitoba, Canada and passed away on October 26, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 45 years old.

Jorge Rene Gamboa
September 17, 1956 - October 23, 2016
San Jose, California

Jorge Gamboa was born on September 17, 1956 in Mexico City, Mexico and passed away on October 23, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 60 years old.

Alejandro Armero Vibar
June 22, 1922 - October 23, 2016
Milpitas, California

Alejandro Vibar was born on June 22, 1922 in Romblon, Romblon, Philippines and passed away on October 23, 2016 in Livermore, California. He was 94 years old.

Anthony Mark Viloria
November 29, 1999 - October 21, 2016
Fullerton, California

Anthony Viloria was born on November 29, 1999 in Whittier, California and passed away on October 21, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He was 16 years old.

Curtis Russell was born on August 31, 1952 in Palo Alto, California and passed away on October 18, 2016 in Stanford, California. He was 64 years old.

Harold Chusid was born on August 5, 1937 in New York, New York and passed away on October 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 79 years old.

Funeral Mass: Friday, October 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Patsy Fernandes was born on October 5, 1939 in Goa, India and passed away on October 17, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 77 years old.

Ching Yi Chu Liu was born on May 5, 1920 in China and passed away on October 15, 2016 in Cupertino, California. She was 96 years old.

Christopher Joseph Pilling
September 5, 1968 - October 15, 2016
San Jose, California

Christopher Pilling was born on September 5, 1968 in Hayward, California and passed away on October 15, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 48 years old.

Wei King Ho was born on November 18, 1921 in Canton, China and passed away on October 15, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 94 years old.

Norma Violet Brynsvold
June 26, 1936 - October 12, 2016
San Jose, California

Norma Violet Brynsvold, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on October 12, 2016 at the age of 80 in San Jose. She was the oldest daughter of 12 children born to Eino and Lillian (Holmstrom) Koskiniemi, Finnish-speaking farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota. She graduated from Sebeka High School and put herself through college, receiving her BS in Education from Saint Cloud State College. She married Glen Brynsvold in 1958 and they arrived in San Jose in 1960.

She was proudest of being a wife, mother, teacher, and friend. She had a smile and kind word for everyone she met, and she expected the best from herself and from others. She was an elementary school teacher in Minnesota, paused her career to raise her children (and serve as a classroom volunteer and PTA officer), and then attended San Jose State to meet the requirements for a California Teaching Credential. She was Teacher of the Year for San Jose Unified School District in 1992 as a classroom teacher, and was also a tutor, instructional associate (language development and ESL), and substitute teacher. She served as a Christian Education Elder at CUP Church, and as a church school director, superintendent, and teacher for many years. She found herself put in charge of many volunteer and social groups because she had a clear vision and would actually do the work required. Norma and Glen received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 for volunteer service. Cooking and baking were two of her greatest gifts to the people she loved.

She is dearly missed by her husband, Glen; her children, Randy and Barbara, Rick and Tina, Rusty, and Ann Marie; her grandchildren, Doug, Kristin and Ashley; her brothers, Gerald, Lester, Douglas, Donald, and Ronald; her sisters, Nancy, Alice, Anna, and Dorothy; her Brynsvold in-laws, Leila and John; and the rest of her large extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brothers, Charles ("Maynard") and Eino; her brothers-in-law Michael Roeder, Al Wilmot, and Les Cross; sisters-in-law Audrey Brynsvold and Carolyn Koskiniemi; and her parents-in-law Rudy and Vera Brynsvold.

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday October 29 at 11am at the First Congregational Church of San Jose at 1980 Hamilton Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to CityTeam Ministries and the American Cancer Society.

Viewing: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 4:30 to 4:50 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Kazuko Sakurai was born on March 7, 1937 in Miyagi, Japan and passed away on October 9, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 79 years old.

Nanette Landrum was born on March 10, 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on October 8, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 64 years old.

Rigoberto Telesforo Pompa Palma
January 5, 1934 - October 7, 2016
San Jose, California

Rigoberto Pompa Palma was born on January 5, 1934 in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on October 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Memorial Service: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: San Tiburcio Catholic Church and Cemetery, Orokieta, Navarre, Spain.

Jose Antonio Oiz was born in the Basque Country province of Navarre. He immigrated to the US at the age of 20 where he lived as a sheepherder in the Central Valley. Settling in the Bay Area, he began his family and landscaping business.

He was a dedicated hard worker and wise father. A proud Vasco, he was a contributing founder of the Basque Cultural Center in San Francisco, where he enjoyed playing in Mus Tournaments and being with loyal friends. He was humble by nature, generous by heart, and courageous in life. Goian Bego.

Memorial Information: October 13th, 2016, 10:30am, Queen of Apostles, 4911 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129.

Viewing: Friday, October 7, 2016, 2:00 to 2:20 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, October 14, 2016, 9:00 a.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Hung Yuen Tran was born on December 27, 1929 in Canton, China and passed away on October 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Viewing: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Anna Simesso was born on August 24, 1964 in Yubdo, Ethiopia and passed away on October 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 52 years old.

Funeral Service: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Assyrian Church of the East, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380. Tel: 209-632-9111.

Sargon Khoshaba was born on March 20, 1958 in Tehran, Iran and passed away on October 2, 2016 in Campbell, California. He was 58 years old.

James Joseph Olson Jr
June 28, 1921 - September 30, 2016
San Jose, California

James was born on June 28, 1941 in Chicago, IL to James and Lillian (Austerlade) Olson. He grew up in Chicago, IL, the third of nine children: Janet, Madeline, Donald, Paul, Theresa, Lillian, Rita and Mary Ann.

James married Janice Olson on September 11, 1965 in Chicago, IL. They were happily married for over 47 years, until Janice passed away in 2013.

James worked at the Chicago Tribune for 25 years and the San Jose Mercury News for 19 years. A proud union man, devout Catholic, Democrat, James was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. However, the greatest pleasure of both James and Janice's lives were raising three children and doting on six grandchildren.

James is survived by his daughter, Charlene (Brian) Davidson of Manteca, CA; his sons, James (Eve Vasquez) Olson of Yucaipa, CA, and Steven (Marcia Ferrante) Olson of San Jose; grandchildren Ashley, Olivia, Melanie, James, Madeline and Addison; and numerous other relatives.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made as a tribute to Janice Olson, James' soulmate, at Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Avenue, San Jose, California, 95124, www.hospicevalley.org.

Linda Gail Spalding
December 6, 1938 - September 30, 2016
San Jose, California

Linda Spalding was born on December 6, 1938 in Balch, Arkansas and passed away on September 30, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 77 years old.

Pedro Jorge Merel
October 14, 1930 - September 30, 2016
San Francisco, California

Visitation: Sunday, October 9, 2016, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Vigil at 3:00 p.m.
Interment: Private.

Pedro Merel was born on October 14, 2016 in Lima, Peru and passed away on September 30, 2016 in Redwood City, California. He was 85 years old.

Mazurca, Op. 17, No. 4 - Maurizio Moretti
La Flor de la Canela - Paco de Lucia & Ramón Algeciras
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

Virginia Ruth Daly
December 21, 1925 - September 28, 2016
Saratoga, California

Virginia Daly was born on December 21, 1925 in, San Francisco, California and passed away on September 28, 2016 in Saratoga, California. She was 90 years old.

Maria Magdalena Bun
March 13, 1925 - September 28, 2016
Sunnyvale, California

Maria Bun was born on March 13, 1925 in Caiaponia, Goias, Brazil and passed away on September 28, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 91 years old.

Thomas Balfour Smith
November 20, 1944 - September 27, 2016
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, October 1, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA
Interment: Private.

Thomas Smith was born on November 20, 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois and passed away on September 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 71 years old.

Carlos Benito Monteros
April 14, 1940 - September 26, 2016
Mountain View, California

Viewing: Friday, September 30, 2016, 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Carlos Monteros was born on April 14, 1940 in Tucuman, Argentina and passed away on September 26, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 76 years old.

Roza William Oraha
July 1, 1939 - September 24, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Roza Oraha was born on July 1, 1939 in Mosul, Iraq and passed away on September 24, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 77 years old.

Robert Leroy Harp
October 5, 1926 - September 24, 2016
Sunnyvale, California

Interment: Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Tel: 650-326-2083.

Robert Harp was born on October 5, 1926 in Eatonville, Washington and passed away on September 24, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 89 years old.

Jane Linn was born on July 6, 1962 in Santa Rosa, California and passed away on September 22, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 54 years old.

Richard Pierce Cooley
November 25, 1923 - September 21, 2016
Seattle, Washington

Graveside Service: Saturday, November 5, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Devoted, blessed, and deeply loved husband, father, friend, and former CEO, Richard Pierce Cooley, 92, passes away.

Richard "Dick" Pierce Cooley, 92, a former chief executive of both Wells Fargo and Seafirst Bank, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 21st, at home in Seattle in the arms of his loving wife, Bridget. His son, Richard Pierce Cooley, Jr., was also present.

Dick Cooley was born on November 25, 1923, in Dallas to Victor Cooley and Helen Pierce Cooley. He grew up in Rye, New York and had three younger sisters-twins, Kay and Ann, and Helen. Dick graduated from Portsmouth Priory in Rhode Island and was accepted at Yale University in 1940 at age 16. There he further developed his significant athletic skills and played tennis, squash, and football. This feat was recognized along with his leadership skills in business with the George H. W. Bush Lifetime of Leadership Award in 2007.

While attending Yale, Dick volunteered for the army and flew a P-38 in the European theater of WWII. In December 1944, he was test flying a newly delivered P-38 when the dive flaps failed and he crashed. A Frenchman, in Dick's words his unnamed savior, took him to a local hospital. During the accident, Dick's right arm was severed.

Although loss of his arm meant he no longer could play football for Yale, he retrained left-handed and played tennis, squash, and golf competitively. In the mid-1950s he became the national squash champion. He was a member of the Augusta National Golf Club, Cypress Point Club, and Seattle Golf Club. Dick also continued flying as a private pilot with his third wife, Mary Alice, who passed away in 1999 from cancer, and with Bridget, who is also an accomplished pilot.

Dick graduated from Yale in the class of 1944 in Industrial Administration and Engineering. He first worked for the McCall Corporation in New York City in the commercial printing department. In 1949, with his first wife, Sheila, he moved to San Francisco and joined Wells Fargo and eventually became its president and chief executive in late 1966 at the age of 42. He was named chairman and chief executive in 1978. In 1982, needing a change and a new challenge, he resigned from Wells Fargo. At the beginning of 1983, he was named chairman, chief executive, and president of Seafirst Corporation in Seattle. While at Seafirst, he determined that the best way to support investors and customers of the nearly bankrupt bank (due to loans to oil industry projects that failed) was a merger with Bank of America. Dick successfully orchestrated this and Seafirst was able to keep its name and management team for a time. Dick remained at Seafirst until 1992, staying on four more years as chairman of the bank's executive committee.

In retirement, Dick began periodic lectures at the University of Washington and made the case for an MBA class focused on the role of chief executive and critically important board relationships. Generations of University of Washington and eventually Seattle University MBA graduates benefitted from his course, which he titled The Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. It was one of the highest rated courses in the Executive MBA program at UW. After passing the lead instructorship to Bill Ayer, retired chairman and CEO of the Alaska Air Group, Dick continued to kick off the course each session by teaching the first class with a lecture that came to be called his "Pocket Guide to Leadership." According to the director of the UW program, Louise A. Kapustka, as recently as the 2015-2016 winter and spring quarters, EMBA students "enjoyed his insights and sage perspective." Louise described Dick as "the quintessential leader-role model-generous with his time, modest about his accomplishments, and honest about his life lessons. Always approachable and a cheerleader for our students, it has been a rare privilege to know Dick. He made us all better-we'll miss his indomitable spirit."

Dick was a class act, chivalrous and a man of true conviction. He led a life of quiet devotion, taking comfort in his faith daily. Like many of his generation, he made emotional and physical sacrifices in service to his country but with humble heroism and dignity, qualities he exhibited throughout his life. He also possessed youthful vitality. Whether it was discussing flying, business, politics, or any other subject, he spoke with optimism and about possibilities. Dick was patient, adept at listening to others and skilled at offering words of wisdom. He had an enormous heart and a calm composure when he listened, often helping to facilitate the ability of others to act on their dreams. His strong moral compass helped guide him through hardship and happiness with grace and a sense of purpose. Dick was and felt blessed in life, but he also felt "lucky," a word he used often and cheerfully when he would marvel at his experiences and downplay just how hard he had worked for his achievements in business, athletics, flying, and bringing together communities of people in his home cities over the years.

Dick was committed to his large family, his many friends, and his boundless faith. He attended mass every day, although many people around him did not know that, as he was never one to bring attention to himself. For Dick, love and compassion were the answer to all of life's questions. Dick mingled with captains of industry, policy makers, politicians around the world, and famous individuals. He gained audiences with three popes and even encountered Babe Ruth-yet he always preferred to be in the company of friends and family to whom he offered encouragement, motivation, and support.

Dick was described as a top quality "Level 5 leader" by Jim Collins in his book titled Good to Great (2001), which describes the success of Wells Fargo in the 1980s. In addition to and in spite of the demands of his career, Dick served on both for-profit and nonprofit boards. For example, Dick was a director on the boards for United Airlines (UAL, Inc.) for 25 years beginning in the early 1970s; Pacific Gas and Electric; PACCAR, Inc.; Egghead Software; and the Burlington Northern Railroad board and audit committee from 1989 to 1994. He was an emeritus trustee of Caltech and on the board of the Kaiser Family Foundation from 1987 to 1994. He also served as a trustee for the RAND Corporation from 1971-1981 and 1982-1992. Dick was a chairman for the United Way in San Francisco and Seattle. He served on other nonprofit boards ranging from the San Francisco Zoo early in his career, to the boards for the Los Angeles County Museum and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Seattle Art Museum, to Seattle Prep.

In 2010, Dick published his memoir Searching Through My Prayer List, which describes his long and interesting life from childhood through World War II to his successful career as a CEO in banking to being a well-loved teacher in the business schools at the University of Washington and Seattle University. A revision of this book, titled Level Best, will be published by early 2017 and is dedicated to his son, Sean Cooley, who passed away from pancreatic cancer on April 30, 2015.

Dick was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bridget McIntyre Cooley; his children: Leslie Cooley (Kristine Jensen), Richard Pierce Cooley, Jr. (Christie Lane Cooley), Sheila Cooley (Mark Fagan), Mark Cooley (Joan D'Ambrosio); his stepchildren: Karin Costa, Susan Janneck, Michael Burnap (Irene Tanabe), Jim Burnap (Sarah Burnap), Anne Marie Cordingly, Bruce Cordingly (Anne Marie Ruljancich), Jessica Kolbe, Nicole Ludwig; his grandchildren: Miles Cooley (Claudia Costa), and son Enzo Cooley, Katherine Fagan (Noel Jensen), Dylan Fagan (Jenny Zhang), Charlotte Fagan, Richard Pierce Cooley III, Anne Cooley, Sean Cooley, Jr., Bridget Cooley; his step grandchildren: Nicholas Janneck (Hillary Janneck), Calvin Burnap, Brian Burnap, Clark Burnap, Alec Burnap, Trey Tickner, Quincey Tickner, Bruce Tickner, Eliot Cordingly; his siblings: Kay Cooley, Helen Cooley Reilly; and the following family members: Judy Chase Ludwig (former spouse), Jean Kayser (Sean Cooley's wife), Brenda Payne Cooley (mother of Sean's children), and James Buckley (Ann Cooley's husband).

Dick was pre-deceased by his spouses: Sheila McDonnell Collins and Mary Alice Clark Cooley; his son: Sean Cooley; and sister: Ann Cooley Buckley.

The Cooley family would like to thank the many caregivers and medical practitioners who helped care for Dick. His exceptional caregivers from McDonald Employment were Mahal Borres, Nikki Daza, Richard Kyabihende, Katie Kyllo, and Maria Lowe as well as staff from Evergreen Hospice.

Of her late husband, Bridget says, "Dick Cooley was an exceptional human being. It was a privilege to be with him."

A memorial service will be held at St. James Cathedral Parish at 804 9th Avenue in downtown Seattle on Tuesday, November 1st at 3:30 pm. A celebration of Dick's life will follow at 5:30 pm at the Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South.

The Cooley family requests that donations be made to the Fulcrum Foundation, which provides scholarships and help for the parochial school system. Donations may be mailed to Fulcrum Foundation, 710 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 or made online at www.fulcrumfoundation.org/donate.

Fahimeh Betyavari was born on May 5, 1933 in Ormieh, Iran and passed away on September 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Eduardo Amarrador Muyco
April 22, 1938 - September 20, 2016
Campbell, California

Eduardo Muyco was born on April 22, 1938 in the Philippines and passed away on September 20, 2016 in Campbell, California. He was 78 years old.

Ilse Renate Volckaert
March 20, 1930 - September 16, 2016
San Jose, California

Ilse Volckaert was born on March 20, 1930 in Leipzig, Germany and passed away on September 16, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Viewing: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 11:00 to 11:20 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Derrald Conner was born on May 24, 1940 in Delta, Colorado and passed away on September 16, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Federico Bondoc Sanchez
June 19, 1923 - September 15, 2016
San Jose, California

Visitation: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Risher Montebello Mortuary, 1316 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640. Tel: 323-728-1261.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 12:30 p.m. at Chapel of St Joseph Salesian Youth Center, 8301 Arroyo Dr, Rosemead, CA 91770. Tel: 626-280-8622.
Interment: Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Quezon City, Philippines.

Federico Sanchez was born on June 19, 1923 in Biñan Laguna, Philippines and passed away on September 15, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 93 years old.

Rachel Huerta Ruiz
December 14, 1933 - September 14, 2016
Gilroy, California

Rachel Ruiz was born on December 14, 1933 in Santa Paula, California and passed away on September 14, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 82 years old.

Michael Joseph Morgan
August 30, 1926 - September 14, 2016
San Jose, California

Michael Joseph Morgan passed away on Sept 14th after 90 wonderful years. He was born in Marysville, CA and moved to San Jose where he attended Lincoln High and San Jose State. After 4 years in the Navy, Mike met the love of his life, Audrey Ketch. They married in 1950, Audrey in chantilly lace and Mike in a cast up to his knee.

A proud and loving father of 6 - the only gift he ever wanted was his family's happiness.

Mike worked at Cheim Lumber for 42 years, eventually leaving to start Morgan Lumber in Campbell.

Mike was preceded in death by his sons, Bradley and Michael Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Audrey; children, Allyson (Dan), Tracy (Judy), Larry, Margaret (Dave); his grandchildren, Jennifer, April, Michele, Amy, Allyson, Ashley, Jackalyn, Bo and Bailey; plus many adorable great-grandchildren.

Dad was innately kind, with the rare ability to make everyone he met feel special. He was a joy to be around and will be missed forever.

Qiying Cai-Huang
November 11, 1938 - September 10, 2016
Saratoga, California

Qiying Cai-Huang was born on November 11, 1938 in China and passed away on September 10, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 77 years old.

Witness Cremation: Thursday, September 15, 2:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Kiratpur Sahib Gurudwara, Rupnagar, Punjab, India.

Harbans Bains was born on July 6, 1951 in Mahil Gahilan, India and passed away on September 8, 2016 in Mountain View, California. She was 65 years old.

Jack Aker was born on March 26, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas and passed away on September 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 81 years old.

Robert Frank Covey
December 27, 1960 - September 5, 2016
San Jose, California

Robert Covey was born on December 27, 1960 in California and passed away on September 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 55 years old.

Michael William Pemberton
July 3, 1963 - September 1, 2016
San Jose, California

Michael Pemberton was born on July 3, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana and passed away on September 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 53 years old.

Viewing: Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 1:15 to 1:35 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Wenhua Chao was born on January 12, 1928 in Shen Yang, China and passed away on September 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 88 years old.

William Clifton Ray
September 20, 1958 - September 1, 2016
Tracy, California

William Ray was born on September 20, 1958 in Fort Gordon, Georgia and passed away on September 1, 2016 in Stockton, California. He was 57 years old.

David Brown was born on October 31, 1923 in Tonopah, Nevada and passed away on September 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 92 years old.

Renjuan Huang was born on December 1, 1957 in Shanghai, China and passed away on August 31, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 58 years old.

William Edwin Henslin
August 24, 1958 - August 31, 2016
San Francisco, California

William Henslin was born on August 24, 1958 in California and passed away on August 31, 2016 in San Francisco, California. He was 58 years old.

Witness Cremation: Thursday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Marshall Dana was born on January 20, 1945 in Milbury, Massachussetts and passed away on August 30, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 71 years old.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Clare Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

A loving mother and grandmother, Lucille passed away on August 30 in San Jose. She was born on February 28, 1919 in Foggia, Italy. She came to the United States in 1949 to marry Nick Burriesci.

Lucille is survived by her daughters, Joan Burriesci, and Linda Caminada (Brian); her grandson, Nick; and her sister, Vera Vermillion.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 10 AM at St Clare Catholic Church, 941 Lexington St, Santa Clara. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association or Hospice of the Valley.

Haus Dang was born on February 14, 1992 in Salt Lake City, Utah and passed away on August 29, 2016 in Santa Cruz, California. He was 24 years old.

Young Kim was born on October 20, 1965 in South Korea and passed away on August 29, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 50 years old.

Ruth Block was born on July 2, 1927 in Granville, Iowa and passed away on August 28, 2016 in Los Altos, California. She was 89 years old.

Hiawatha Daniel Webber
September 24, 1950 - August 27, 2016
San Jose, California

Viewing Service: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 11:00 to 11:20 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 12:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Hiawatha Webber was born on September 24, 1950 in Oakland, California and passed away on August 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 65 years old.

Judy Veronica Carranza
December 7, 1964 - August 24, 2016
Gilroy, California

Judy Carranza was born on December 7, 1964 in San Jose, California and passed away on August 24, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 51 years old.

Lawrence William Welsh Jr
February 2, 1939 - August 23, 2016
Los Gatos, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, August 25, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Lawrence William "Bill" Welsh, Jr. passed away at the age of 77 on August 23, 2016 surrounded by his family at Los Gatos Meadows from melanoma cancer, after a 7 year remission from the disease.

Bill was born in East McKeesport, PA on February 2, 1939 to Lawrence William Welsh, Sr. and Elna Welsh. He is the oldest of 6 siblings. He married Dorothy after a short courtship. They said it would never last, but 55 years later, they were only separated by Bill's passing.

Bill served in the Air Force and received full military honors at his burial. Bill worked for IBM for over 26 years and for Seagate another 4 years.

In his retirement, he worked part-time as a park ranger for the City of San Jose at Alum Rock Park. It was his dream job to get paid to walk in the park. Bill took every opportunity to be one with nature. Whether it was going for a long run to clear his head, or getting the family out camping as often as possible, he would always prefer to be outside.

More than anything, Bill was a family man. He loved his family with all his heart and they loved him. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Welsh; his children, Laura Welsh Litzinger (Brian) and Diana Welsh (Chris Sanders); his grandchildren, Miranda Litzinger and Rachael Litzinger; his siblings, Eileen "Lee" Mischo, Glenn Welsh, Jan Welsh, Jon Welsh, and Bruce Welsh; and countless nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his nephew, Matthew Welsh and niece, Aubry Dawson Smith.

Bill's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers at Regency of Evergreen Valley and Los Gatos Meadows and the countless doctors, nurses and others who helped take care of Bill. You are all angels.

Bill's burial was held on August 25, 2016 at Los Gatos Memorial Park. The family will be hosting an open house celebration of Bill's life on October 1 at the family home from 2-8 pm. Memorial donations can be made in Bill's name to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

Witness Cremation: Friday, August 26, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Petronila Roque was born on March 6, 1936 in Pateros, Philippines and passed away on August 20, 2016 in Woodland, California. She was 80 years old.

Frederick Navarre Jr
November 3, 1942 - August 18, 2016
San Jose, California

Frederick Navarre was born on November 3, 1942 in Houma, Louisiana and passed away on August 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

James Junior Vasquez
February 26, 1945 - August 16, 2016
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 27, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

James "Jimmy" Vasquez was born on February 26, 1945 to Wenceslao and Juana Vasquez. He lived his entire life in San Jose and graduated from San Jose High School in 1963.

Jimmy loved Karaoke, dancing, golfing, the Giants, 49ers, the Warriors, and card games with the family.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, Rusty, Mike, Lupe, and Rudy; his sisters, Margaret Garcia, and Mary Lopez.

Jimmy is survived by his brother, Robert Vasquez; sisters, Pearl Macias, Delores Theiss (Larry), Angie Tanner (Russ), and Ruth Martinez; Over 40 nieces & nephews; many great-newphews & great-nieces.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 27 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 5111 San Felipe Rd, San Jose.

Graveside Service: Thursday, August 18, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Home of Peace Cemetery, San Jose, CA.

Tsilia Shnaider was born on January 5, 1930 in Krasnoe, Ukraine and passed away on August 16, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Graveside Service: Saturday, August 20, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Dorothy Austin was born on May 25, 1922 in Boston, Massachussetts and passed away on August 16, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 94 years old.

Barbara Lynne Smith Danesh
June 3, 1944 - August 11, 2016
San Jose, California

Barbara Lynne Danesh was born on June 3, 1944 in Staten Island, New York and passed away on August 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 72 years old.

Abraham Almeron Esperanza
February 27, 1944 - August 9, 2016
San Jose, California

Abraham Esperanza was born on February 27, 1944 in Pangasinan, Philippines and passed away on August 9, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 72 years old.

Graveside Service: Monday, August 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m.
Interment: Olivet Memorial Park, 1601 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA 94014. Tel: 650-755-0322.

She worked at Testmart as an accountant. Carol was a lifelong Giants fan and enjoyed cross stiching in her free time. She was a very devoted grandmother and loved spending time with her family.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Roy Heavey; her son, John Heavey; her daughter Tamara Larson (Brian); her two granddaughters, Kaylah and Baileigh; and many other relatives and numerous friends.

Craig Swanson was born on April 1, 1943 in Deerfield, Illinois and passed away on August 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

Viewing: Thursday, August 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Thursday, August 11, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Shirley Hsu was born on June 23, 1934 in Shensi, China and passed away on August 5, 2016 in Los Gatos, California. She was 82 years old.

Viewing: Friday, August 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Swargadwar, Puri, Odisha, India.

Mitali Chakravarty was born on June 3, 1983 in Cuttack, India and passed away on August 4, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 33 years old.

Parviz Pira was born on November 30, 1939 in Kermanshah, Iran and passed away on August 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Suman Atmaram Patil
October 5, 1947 - August 3, 2016
Mahabal Area, Jalgaon, India

Suman Patil was born on October 5, 1947 in Nimbhora, India and passed away on August 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 69 years old.

Memorial Service: Friday, August 5, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Carl Leavene Curl entered into rest on Monday August 1, 2016, at 2:40 AM in Santa Clara, California. He was born December 29, 1933, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Guy Curl and Cora (Culton) Curl.

Carl was a good and loving son, brother, father, husband, friend, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1951, at the age of seventeen. From his earliest days, he was a conscientious student, and would have finished high school by the age of sixteen, but was held back by his mother because she thought he was too young to graduate.

In 1952, Carl enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, and was honorably discharged in 1955, in San Francisco, California. He was married at a young age to Edith Compton. This union produced four children: Kenneth Curl, Guy L. Curl, Shawn Curl, and Elaine Curl.

Carl enrolled in college in San Jose, California, culminating in a degree in Electronics. Following graduation, Carl accepted a position with Lockheed Missile and Space Company in Sunnyvale, California. Throughout his career he was a trailblazer, and held various positions working his way up to a managerial position. He was involved in assignments pertaining to the NASA Gemini project, the Apollo Program, the Hubble Telescope, and the military’s infamous Skunk Works program. Being an avid sports lover, he participated in the Lockheed father-son basketball team with his eldest son Kenneth. He also liked to golf, bowl, play pool, and coach little league baseball.

As life would have it, Carl and Edith would eventually separate and divorce. As time went on, Carl met Mary Kathryn Grace while working at Lockheed and they were married in 1975. They both would retire from Lockheed in the early 1990’s, after thirty years of service, and soon thereafter move permanently into the lake front house they purchased in Clearlake, California. Together they stayed involved in local community activities such as boating, fishing, and square dancing. They also loved to travel throughout the United States visiting friends and family in their motorhome.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Guy Curl and Cora (Culton) Curl; his siblings Ferna, Clois and Alonzo, his nephew Delvano Dorsey, and also his wife Mary Kathryn (Grace) Curl. He is survived by his ex-wife Edith (Compton) Curl and their four children: Rev. Kenneth E. Curl (Gila), Guy L. Curl (Nympha), Shawn L. Curl, Elaine Curl-Turner (Collie), and his stepchildren Rev. Gloria Word (Rev. James), Margaret Unseld (Kenneth), and Dominique Devot; his grandchildren: Kinshasa Curl, William Curl, Jerel Curl, Jediah Curl, Jovon Curl, Avery Turner, Shayauni Turner; and his step grandchild Brittany; great-grandchildren: Italy, Easton, and Abrielle; and step great-grandchild Nathan . He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends he hopes to see in that great kingdom one day. He will always be loved and greatly missed until that day.

Witness Cremation: Wednesday, August 3, 8:30 a.m. at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA.
Interment: Private.

Elliott Ding was born on July 21, 1993 in Tallahassee, Florida and passed away on July 27, 2016 in Mountain View, California. He was 23 years old.

Funeral Mass: Monday, August 1, 2016, 12:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Photjarin "Bee" Lin was born on June 27, 1984 in Bangkok, Thailand and passed away on July 27, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 32 years old.

William Johnson was born on September 23, 1925 in Lemon, South Dakota and passed away on July 25, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He was 90 years old.

Witness Cremation: Thursday, July 28, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Jeet Agarwal was born on February 17, 1996 in Ahmedabad, India and passed away on July 24, 2016 in Stanford, California. He was 20 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Witness Cremation: Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Scatter on the Ganges River, India.

Hena Majumdar was born on September 26, 1933 in Narayangung, India and passed away on July 24, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 82 years old.

Funeral Service: Thursday, July 28, 2016, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Herculano Landeros was born on November 7, 1933 in Zacatecas, Mexico and passed away on July 23, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, July 29, 2016, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Witness Cremation: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of San Diego County, California.

Tom Vongvisay was born on March 28, 1945 in Laos and passed away on July 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 71 years old.

Aniass Lachinpour was born on August 24, 1935 in Ormieh, Iran and passed away on July 20, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

James Howard Loop, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great friend to all was born in Cayuhoga Falls, OH, and moved to San Diego early on. Jim served in the Korean War and after college he worked in aerospace and defense.

Jim and Diana owned businesses on Catalina Island and Las Vegas. They enjoyed months long RV trips traveling from coast to coast and camping with their kids and grandkids. His family and friends mattered most to him. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Diana; his two children; and his six grandchildren.

Viewing followed by a service will begin at 10am on Tuesday, July 26th at Church of the Ascension, 12033 Miller Ave, Saratoga.

In lieu of flowers we are asking for contributions towards the boys' (2 grandsons he and Diana have been raising) college education at https://www.gofundme.com/JamesLoopMemorial.

Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days) - The Judds
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Donald Eischen was born on June 1, 1926 in Fresno, California and passed away on July 14, 2016 in Santa Cruz, California. He was 90 years old.

Rakhi Mokhattas was born on July 29, 1930 in Baghdad, Iraq and passed away on July 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Lena Jean McCleary, 56, of Los Altos, passed away on July 8th, 2016 at her home.

Lena was born in Shrewsbury, PA to Millard and Leona McCleary as the youngest of seven children.

Impatient to excel, Lena went to Bucknell University at the age of 16. She then attended Carnegie Mellon to complete an MBA. Lena subsequently joined Intel in the finance group and rose to the position of Vice President of Finance.

She married Andy on July 29th, 1989 in Portland OR. Playing the piano, directing music, learning Spanish and cooking, Lena brought the same energy to life at home as she had in her professional career. She also dedicated her financial skill to the Diabetes Youth and Family organization as a member of the board.

The darkness of depression overwhelmed Lena and smothered her ability to feel the love of those around her. She succumbed to the pain and took her own life.

Lena is survived by her husband, Andy Keane, her children, Connor and Callie, and the McCleary extended family.

Lena is preceded in death by her brother, Dale McCleary, her mother and her father.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, www.bbrfoundation.org, which supports research into the causes and treatment of mental illness. In keeping with Lena's wishes, a memorial service will be held for family members.

Nancy Garcia was born on June 23, 1963 in Casa Grande, Arizona and passed away on July 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 53 years old.

Interment: Pacific Crest Cemetery, 2701 182nd St, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. Tel: 310-792-7570.

Joyce Carlyle was born on April 9, 1931 in Greenwood, Indiana and passed away on July 6, 2016 in Mountain View, California. She was 85 years old.

On the warm afternoon of July 6, 2016, with his family by his side, Dave peacefully went to sleep for the last time.

Dave’s passions in life were peace and health for all. On his 18th birthday, as American involvement in the Vietnam War was escalating, he went to the Oakland military registration office and refused to be inducted into the Armed Forces, as Mohammed Ali did just two years later. By doing this, he risked felony imprisonment, but no charges were filed.

Five years later he joined the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), who do not believe in war for any purpose. Dave remained an active Quaker for the rest of his life.

One of his hopes was to visit France in 2018 for the November 11th Centennial Celebration of the end of WWI. This date of Nov 11, 1918 became known as Armistice Day (Veterans’ Day), a day that is recognized as the day of formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting. How fitting that he was born on this same date.

After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Environmental Biology, he went on to earn his Master’s in Public Health. He read incessantly about health issues current and past, and seemed to have an encyclopedic knowledge of diseases and how they affect populations. He put his knowledge of health and wellness to use as an educator in California colleges and jails.

Dave was born in Pennsylvania and moved with his family to San Jose in 1951. He graduated from Markham Jr. High and Willow Glen HS (’65).

Dave grew up participating in many outdoor activities, often involving his family’s cabin in the Sierras, and earned his Eagle Scout rank as a high school student. Throughout life he enjoyed hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and bike riding. Dave loved volunteering for AIDS Lifecycle, a 7-day bike ride to raise funds for HIV/AIDS services and raise awareness. He was also a passionate Yosemite volunteer during the summers doing construction, maintenance, or whatever was needed.

Dave cherished all living things, except squirrels. He had many fruit trees and a large vegetable garden, which the squirrels looted regularly. Using whatever was leftover, Dave made marvelous meals for family and friends.

Dave lived a very active life until he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in December 2015. He is survived by his wife, Susan Golden, their beloved pups Bella, Queenie, and Princess, siblings Mary and Tom, sister-in-law Evelyn (Joe), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dave is predeceased by his parents Mary and Bill, his brother Joe, and his sister-in-law, Brenna.

We will commemorate Dave’s life at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Yosemite Conservancy or Doctors Without Borders.

Memorial Mass: Friday, July 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Robert Edward DeBarr, loving husband to Pam, and the best father to Kelly and Jeffrey, passed away from brain cancer at 59 on July 4, 2016. He was born in San Francisco on September 21, 1956, raised in San Jose, and was a 33 year resident of Saratoga. He attended Queen of Apostles School and graduated from Bellarmine. He received his BA in Finance from San Jose State – "The home of the mighty Spartans," and received his MBA from Golden Gate University while working full time. For 30 years, he worked in various positions in Finance at National Semiconductor, including Corporate Controller and Treasurer. He retired as CFO of Micrel in Oct, 2015.

His passions included traveling, music, and sports. Bob's friends and neighbors meant the world to him. He loved the 49ers and Warriors, but his love for the Giants defined him. He loved coaching Saratoga Little League and NJB, and watching youth, high school and college sports. There was nothing more important to Bob than his wife, children, parents, and siblings.

Bob will be remembered for his integrity, humor, loyalty, and for being a "Top Notch" guy. From Galatians 5:22, "…the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Bob exemplified all of these qualities without even trying; it's just who he was.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Pam; his children, Kelly and Jeffrey (Kelsey); his granddaughter, Coralie; his parents, Fran and Bob; his siblings, Diane and Denise (Jim); sister-in-law, Pam; and 8 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dan; brother-in-law, Rick; and nephew, Jamie.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 22 at Queen of Apostles, 4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. Burial will follow at Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to Archbishop Mitty High School.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Riverhurst Cemetery, 2500 E Main St, Endicott, NY 13760. Tel: 607-785-8118.

Richard Seymour was born on July 8, 1926 in Endicott, New York and passed away on July 4, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 89 years old.

Laurens Allan McCarty
December 2, 1938 - July 3, 2016
Sacramento, California

Born in Coos Bay, OR to Laurens W Hunniecutt and Murial Heath as Laurens Allen Hunniecutt. His family eventually settled in Sacramento. Larry or Mac, as he was often known, graduated from Sacramento High School. After high school he moved to Klamath Falls, OR to work for his cousin. It was there that he was drafted into the Army. He proudly served in the 82nd airborne as anyone who met him in his later years would have know by one of the t-shirts he always wore. He loved baseball. He was one of the founders of women's slow pitch softball in Sacramento and was involved as a coach for many years. He continued with his love for baseball by coaching little league at College Glen LL for over 20 years. He would spend his last few years cheering on his 2 grandsons as they played little league in San Jose, CA. He is survived by his sister; 3 brothers; his son; daughter- in-law; and 2 grandsons. Arrangements by Beddingfield Funeral Service.

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Bellarmine College Preparatory Leontyne Chapel, 960 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95126. Tel: 408-294-9224.
Interment: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA.

Mary was born to John and Agnes Joyce in Paterson, NJ where she eventually graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing.

Mary married her high school sweetheart Jack McGarry in 1954. They made CA their home while raising their seven children. Mary returned to nursing in Maternal/Child Care and had a successful career spanning 25 years. Patients and staff loved Mary for her kind and compassionate nature.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Jack; her children, Kevin (MaryAnn), Maureen Hausauer (Jim), Sean, Colleen Dickerson (Richard-deceased), Brian (Rosemary), Bridgit (John Amarillas), and Eily Hamilton (Dave); and 16 grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9 at Bellarmine College Prep Leontyne Chapel, 960 W Hedding Street, San Jose.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral Service: Sunday, July 10, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church, 4405 Fortran Ct, San Jose, CA 95134. Tel: 408-942-2822.
Graveside Service: Monday, July 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Ming-Hsiang Chao was born on March 1, 1934 in Pingtung, Taiwan and passed away on July 1, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 71 years old.

Viewing: Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783. Tel: 301-434-4640

Suchiu Peng was born on October 10, 1923 in Jiangxi, China and passed away on July 1, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 92 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, July 8, 2016, 9:00 a.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, July 8, 2016, 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Yung Cheng was born on February 18, 1920 in Tien Jing, China and passed away on July 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 96 years old.

Graveside Service: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Patricia "Pat" Burney was born in Vancouver, BC to William and Annie Horton. She grew up in Vancouver, BC and in 1951 immigrated to Pasadena, CA where she married Robert.

After their son, Raymond, was born in 1955, they enjoyed living in Hawaii for two years before returning to California.

Pat was a champion golfer. She enjoyed playing bridge and organizing ladies events at medical conventions. In addition she volunteered at Saratoga High School and for the non-profit EMQ Families First.

She enjoyed raising her only son, Raymond, and attended his every sporting event from Little League to college sports.

Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert, and is survived by her loving son, Raymond (Trudi).

Pamela Morse was born on May 3, 1937 in San Jose, California and passed away on June 27, 2016 in Mountain View, California. She was 79 years old.

Viewing: Monday, June 27, 2016, 3:00 to 3:20 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Mass: Friday, July 1, 2016, 2:30 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Tel: 650-323-7914.
Interment: Private.

Elena Lim was born on May 31, 1930 in Iloilo City, Philippines and passed away on June 25, 2016 in Redwood City, California. She was 86 years old.

Gordon Alcorn was born on July 20, 1924 in Nichols, Iowa and passed away on June 25, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 91 years old.

Elizabeth Noel Gutierrez-Granados
December 21, 1981 - June 24, 2016
Sunnyvale, California

Witness Cremation: Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Elizabeth Gutierrez-Granados was born on December 21, 1981 in San Jose, California and passed away on June 24, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 34 years old.

Scott Jeffrey Bronsord
December 21, 1960 - June 23, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Scott Bronsord was born on December 21, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut and passed away on June 23, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 55 years old.

Memorial Mass: Thursday, June 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Private.

Starlite Hiatt was born on December 4, 1973 in San Jose, California and passed away on June 22, 2016 in Stanford, California. She was 42 years old.

Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
One Call Away - Charlie Puth
Get The Party Started - Pink

Franklin Webster Coburn
November 25, 1944 - June 22, 2016
Sunnyvale, California

Frank Coburn passed away on June 22 in San Jose. He was born November 25, 1944 in Ada, OK. He was raised in Grass Valley, CA where he graduated from Nevada Union High School. After high school he moved to the South Bay Area where he attended San Jose State graduating with a bachelor's in chemistry.

Frank grew up being an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as downhill skiing and water-skiing.

He is survived by his sons, Frankie Coburn and Johnny Coburn; and his grandson, Henry Coburn.

Daniel Silverio Alcalá
June 20, 1923 - June 22, 2016
Los Altos Hills, California

Graveside Service: Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 10:00 a.m.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Daniel Silverio Alcala, a long time resident of Los Altos Hills, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2016, two days after his 93rd birthday.

Dan was born on June 20, 1923 in Mohave, California to Daniel and Paula Alcala. Upon the untimely death of his father in 1929, Dan moved with his mother and younger brother to Santa Barbara. In December 1942, after graduation from Santa Barbara High School, Dan joined the Army Air Corps, where he served until the end of World War II.

In 1948, Dan graduated from Santa Barbara State Teacher's College, married Gwendolyn Gilbert, and moved to the Palo Alto area to pursue a Master's Degree in Education at Stanford.

Dan taught at Jordan Junior High School in Palo Alto, until 1956, when he received a job offer from US Steel. He moved his wife and three children to Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela and became the Director of Education for the Orinoco Mining Company. In 1964, Dan and his family moved back to Palo Alto to become the Director of Personnel for the San Mateo Unified School District. He later joined the San Jose Unified School District, where he retired in the mid '80's as Assistant Superintendent.

After retirement, Dan continued to pursue a passion for travel and adventure that had led him to Venezuela many years before. Over several decades, he and Gwen traveled the world many times. Dan was an avid sports fan who followed every Bay Area team, but was especially passionate about Stanford sports, attending most football, baseball and basketball games. He was a dedicated volunteer at the Veteran's Hospital in Palo Alto, had a love for gardening, was an excellent dancer, and loved listening and telling a good story.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Gilbert Alcala. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Gwen Alcala; four children, Pam, Daniel, Peter and Lisa; 8 grandchildren, and his great-grandson. A private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Daniel's name to the Buck Cardinal Club at Stanford or The Fisher House at Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital.

Daniel Aguinaga passed away June 22nd after fighting serious complications that resulted from his battle with recurring health issues.

Danny, affectionately called Danny Boy by his family and life-long friends, lived an adventurous life that included following in his father's footsteps driving trucks for a living. He accomplished his dream of becoming an owner-operator and worked in construction and long distance freight during his years as a trucker. He traveled on the open road on his Harley Davidson to faraway places but loved the local backroads between San Jose and the Pacific Ocean.

Danny is survived by his mother, Lupe; sisters, Lupe, Rosie, and Laurie all of San Jose; his nieces and nephews, Victoria Ruiz and Evan McLaughlin of Providence, Rhode Island, Lupita Calderon and Jeremy Patterson of Santa Monica, California; his son, Daniel; his daughter-in-law, Reyna Quint; and grandchildren, Elias, Sariah, and Myla of Gilroy.

Danny was known for his generous loving spirit and his desire to always be among those he loved. To those of us lucky to have him in our every day lives, he was known for always being there to hear your story or to tell you a story that would soothe your heart and restore or affirm your faith in God and in our fellow man. Although his physical presence will be greatly missed, those of us closest to him will always carry him within our hearts.

Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass and reception on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity, 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA 95122.

Tracey Lannette Eoff-Soto
May 25, 1962 - June 19, 2016
Morgan Hill, California

Tracey Eoff-Soto was born on May 25, 1962 in Porterville, California and passed away on June 19, 2016 in Morgan Hill, California. She was 54 years old.

Yen Lin Lee Li was born on July 14, 1935 in Beijing, China and passed away on June 17, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Jacquelyn Stout McGiffert
August 28, 1923 - June 16, 2016
San Jose, California

Jacquelyn McGiffert was born on August 28, 1923 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey and passed away on June 16, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 92 years old.

Viewing: Thursday, June 16, 2016, 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Alice Jeske was born on June 22, 1942 in Talahassee, Florida and passed away on June 14, 2016 in Redwood City, California. She was 73 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Interment: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA.

Stanley Thomas was born on April 7, 1943 in Independence, Kansas and passed away on June 13, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

Ying Ching Luk was born on November 30, 1908 in Hong Kong, China and passed away on July 11, 2000 in Hong Kong, China. She was 91 years old.

Louis Irvin DeWitt Jr
September 15, 1929 - June 11, 2016
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, June 16, 2016, 12:00 p.m.
Interment: Eastside Memorial Park, 1600 Buckeye Rd, Minden, NV 89423. Tel: 775-782-2215.

Louis DeWitt was born on September 15, 1929 in Coalinga, California and passed away on June 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 86 years old.

Edward Garcia was born on April 9, 1947 in Maui, Hawaii and passed away on June 9, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 69 years old.

Viewing: Monday, June 27, 2016, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Yihuang Ye was born on August 14, 1935 in Wuxi, China and passed away on June 8, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 80 years old.

Viewing: Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Crystal Lake Cemetery, 3816 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Jesus Bradach was born on June 17, 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and passed away on June 8, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 36 years old.

Nicholas Ryvola was born on January 27, 1995 in San Jose, California and passed away on June 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 21 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, June 25, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Assembly of God, Cupertino, CA
Interment: Private.

Richard Wayne Hammond was born to William and Sheila on September 4th, 1963. He went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 6th, 2016. Kim Kerr helped raise him and his beloved sister, Shawne.

He is survived by his wife, Teri, of 32 years; his children, Shane (Michelle), Thomas (Erika), and Elise Sedgwick (J.R.); and his granddaughter, Natalie.

Rick was a loving, generous, God-fearing man. He worked hard and played hard. He loved camping, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing, Disneyland, poker, and anything that brought people together.

All who loved Rick are invited to his memorial service on Saturday, June 25 at 4pm at Abundant Life Assembly of God, 10100 N Stelling Road, Cupertino.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the benevolence fund at Abundant Life Assembly of God.

Paciencia Duque Alonzo
September 11, 1917 - June 6, 2016
Saratoga, California

Visitation: Saturday, June 11, 2016, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA
Visitation: Sunday, June 12, 2016, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA
Vigil at 8:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass: Monday, June 13, 2016, 12:30 p.m. at Saint Victor Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Paciencia Alonzo was born on September 11, 1917 in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines and passed away on June 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 98 years old.

Claudia Jean Louise Adams
December 2, 1978 - June 4, 2016
Belmont, California

Claudia Adams was born on December 2, 1978 in Urbana, Illinois and passed away on June 4, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 37 years old.

Charles Rebhan was born on January 2, 1941 in San Jose, California and passed away on June 4, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 75 years old.

Vladimir Sokolski was born on November 15, 1925 in Odessa, Ukraine and passed away on June 1, 2016 in Saratoga, California. He was 90 years old.

Memorial Service: Monday, June 13, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Rd, Slidell, LA 70460. Tel: 985-646-6458.

Christopher Smith was born on July 13, 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed away on May 28, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He was 30 years old.

Stephen Wong was born on July 27, 1953 in Hong Kong, China and passed away on May 25, 2016 in Zhuhai, China. He was 62 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, June 10, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA.

Patricia Mary Radtke was born on July 6, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away in Sunnyvale on March 25.

Pat spent her first 25 years in Minnesota where she enjoyed summer camping trips with her parents, siblings, and extended family. She moved to California in 1975 and lived most of the rest of her life there, primarily in Cupertino.

Pat's children were a major part of her life. She worked for 11 years as a parent aide in their classrooms at the Christa McAuliffe grade school and cheered them on in all their sports activities. She was a member of the Las Madres mothers' group where she met many of her lifelong friends.

Pat enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader and walker. She became aware of memory problems and took up running late in life to attempt to stave off the effects of Alzheimer's disease which eventually took her life.

Pat is survived by her husband, David Radtke; her two grown children, Derek Radtke and Nathan Radtke; and her siblings, Stephen Howard and Judith Murphy. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Howard.

Patricia Radtke's memorial will be held on June 10 at 11:00 am at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto.

Erlinda Ortega was born on November 1, 1941 in Pampanga, Philippines and passed away on May 24, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 74 years old.

Makruhi Mergen was born on February 10, 1924 in Erzurum, Turkey and passed away on May 24, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 92 years old.

Michelina "Maggie" Tupaj passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on May 24 in Gilroy.

She was born on May 8, 1928 in Waldwick, NJ to Carmine and Maria Olivieri. She lived most of her life in Fair Lawn, NJ and moved to Gilroy in 2013.

She is survived by her children, Janice Tupaj-Farthing (Howard) of Gilroy, Stanley Tupaj (Rondi) of Lovell, ME, and Mary Montone (John) of Fair Lawn, NJ; her grandchildren, Michael, Jackie, Joey, Ben (Cassandra), and Anna; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jackson and Reagan.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in NJ. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to Notre Dame High School in San Jose.

Gerald Barden was born on October 2, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on May 23, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Baby Michelle Muxue Wang
February 25, 2016 - May 21, 2016
San Jose, California

Viewing: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 2:00 to 2:20 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Scatter at Sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Michelle Wang was born on February 25, 2016 in Santa Clara, California and passed away on May 21, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 2 months 26 days old.

Robert Acosta was born on May 31, 1956 in El Paso, Texas and passed away on May 20, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 59 years old.

Alan Louis Spalding was born on December 12, 1938 in Salem, Oregon and passed away on May 14, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 77 years old.

Witness Cremation: Friday, May 20, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Graveside Service: June 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Yvonne Flemming was born on January 14, 1938 in Ada, Oklahoma and passed away on May 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

Sargon Yaldaei was born on November 23, 1933 in Basra, Iraq and passed away on May 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, May 20, 2016, 3:00 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Service: Saturday, May 21, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.

Jay Prendergast passed away peacefully in San Jose. He was born in San Francisco to Frank and Barbara Prendergast.

Jay is survived by his brother, John Prendergast (Jan) of Folsom; and many friends.

A Service will be held on Saturday, May 21 at 2 pm at Foxworthy Baptist Church, 1774 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose. Burial will be at Los Gatos Memorial Park.

In The Garden - Emily Ann Roberts
Hallelujah - Jordan Smith
Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

Graveside Service: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Hossein Salabi was born on July 16, 1926 in Khorramshar, Iran and passed away on May 10, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 86 years old.

Baby Xiahiah Foster Broughton
October 11, 2015 - May 9, 2016
Campbell, California

Xiahiah Broughton was born on October 11, 2015 in San Jose, California and passed away on May 9, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He was 6 months 28 days old.

Baby Kaira Ariana Jimenez-Aguilar
February 16, 2016 - May 8, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Kaira Jimenez-Aguilar was born on February 16, 2016 in Santa Clara, California and passed away on May 8, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 2 months 22 days old.

Mabl Lazar was born on April 9, 1937 in Orumieh, Iran and passed away on May 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 79 years old.

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Noel Presbyterian Church, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside Service: Monday, May 9, 2016, 11:30 p.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Ok Joo Kang was born on April 2, 1925 in Kyung Ju City, South Korea and passed away on May 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 91 years old.

Eric Browning was born on December 24, 1956 in San Diego, California and passed away on May 2, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 59 years old.

Interment: Crown Hill Cemetery, 830 N Engineer Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301. Tel: 660-826-1562.

Dorothy Scott was born on March 31, 1933 in Green Ridge, Missouri and passed away on May 2, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 83 years old.

Carl Gonzalez passed away peacefully, on May 2nd, to once again join his beloved wife, Esther.

Carl, a native of Cuba, was a successful manager at companies like Revo Inc., where he made instant and lasting friendships. If you knew Carl, you knew laughter and unconditional love. His business achievements were many, but no success came close to how well he loved his family.

Carl is survived by his daughter, Marlene Keshvari; his son, Juan Carlos Croissier; his granddaughters, Heather Croissier and Marissa Learoyd; his nieces, Carmen Lucas, Aymee Ramos, Mayra Ryan. We love you Papi!

Please join us in celebrating the life of this amazing man on Saturday, May 14 at 12:30 pm in the All Saints Chapel at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos.

Dare To Live (Vivere) - Andrea Bocelli & Laura Pausini
Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

John Keith was born on November 4, 1962 in Lamarque, Texas and passed away on May 1, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 53 years old.

Rodolfo Inciong Concepcion
April 14, 1931 - April 29, 2016
San Jose, California

Visitation: Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Saint Victor Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 12:00 p.m. at Saint Victor Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Rodolfo Concepcion Passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Santa Clara.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eugenia; his children, Jun (Pia), Romeo, Roy Peter, Romell (Bambi), Rowena Ng (Paul); and 10 grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wed, May 4 at 12pm with viewing starting at 10am at St. Victor's Catholic Church, 3108 Sierra Rd, San Jose.

Harry Gruber was born on September 7, 1948 in Frankfurt, Germany and passed away on April 29, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 67 years old.

Adeline Rice Jensen
October 10, 1925 - April 28, 2016
Monte Sereno, California

Adeline Jensen, 90 years young, passed away comfortably in her home town with friends and family at her side on April 28th, 2016.

Adeline was a loving wife and mother; she always gave service when called upon. She served a mission for the LDS church in France. She was also the church organist for many years and took great pride in it. Her great love of music was also evident by the many children she taught piano to. She always had time for family, friends and neighbors, and showed love to all her family. She will be missed.

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 10am at the LDS Church, 15985 Rose Avenue, Los Gatos.

Jovina Hampton was born on July 9, 1945 in Mexico and passed away on April 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 70 years old.

Nadimeh Bakunians was born on November 13, 1939 in Ramsar, Iran and passed away on April 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 76 years old.

Graveside Service: Thursday, April 28, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Josephine Carbone was born on May 8, 1919 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and passed away on April 25, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 30, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Martin of Tours Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Tel: 530-541-7070.

Philip Cali passed away peacefully on April 25 in San Jose. He was born in New York City on April 24, 2016 to Salvatore and Filippa Cali.

Philip served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific as part of the Admiral Spruance staff.

He graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's in 1947 and a Master's in 1950. In July 1947 he married Helena Florence Mitchell. They lived in Millbrae from 1955 to 1980 and then Danville from 1980 to 2015. He loved to play golf, travel, and enjoyed watching the 49ers.

He is survived by his children, Christy Cali, and Glenn Cali (Lisa); and his grandsons, Matthew and Nicholas.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 11am at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 200 O'Connor Dr, San Jose. He will be buried at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe.

Jean Madsen Hollands was born a vivacious Gemini on June 18, 1932 and passed away Saturday, April 23 at El Camino Hospital after a stroke.

Jean lived an extraordinary big life with a big heart and a giant smile and was a fighter of life. Her favorite motto's were "fake it until you make it" and "the sky's the limit." Jean was married three times, first to Lee Hollands, for 25 years and had 4 children, later Don Wuerflein for 20 years, and finally Tom Roher for the last 10. Before the end of her first marriage at 46, Jean had the itch to change her life around completely. Jean went back to school and became a Marriage and Family Therapist, started her counseling center called the Good Life Clinic in Mountain View, and later changed the name to the Growth and Leadership Center as she branched into executive coaching with many top Silicon Valley companies in the area, including Apple and Intel. Jean felt she was the first person to invent and practice the whole field of Executive Coaching which she continued for the next 27 years. Her daughter, Laura Hollands-Steck took over the business. Whether counseling, coaching, networking, as a member of various boards, or with her friends or her dear family, Jean impacted the lives of thousands, often proclaiming that she "saved lives and saved careers!" When sitting with CEO's she intuitively knew how to be with people and help them find their way. Jean was a straight-shooter, fearless about telling people what they needed to hear while also offering heart-warming support.

Jean was also the author of six books, Silicon Syndrome, Optimistic Organizations, Red-Ink Behavior, Same Game Different Rules for Women, and Approachability. Jean loved the spotlight and wanted to be a movie star or politician, and instead took up counseling causes and helped people in so many ways. Jean enjoyed being a frequent guest on Oprah, Good Morning America and being interviewed by a number of national publications. Jean helped non profits, and earned many awards, including the Athena Award National Association of Business Woman of the Year. Jean worked with the San Francisco Giants and the American Women's Basketball Association. Jean's fondest experiences always involved being with her family, grandchildren, and friends and doing group therapy. We will miss you so much, good bye Jean Hollands. You are so loved by so many and so much! So long!.

Jean is survived by her husband, Tom Roher; and her 3 grown children, Laura Hollands-Steck, Todd Hollands and Glenn Hollands; Step Daughter, Sandy Pounds; and her grandchildren, Lindsay, Jackie, Matt, James, Devon, Jared, and Jeremy.

Jean Hollands' memorial will be held on May 7, at 3:00 pm at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto. Please join us in Celebrating Jean's life and saying goodbye.

Michael Zarate was born on May 31, 1971 in San Jose, California and passed away on April 23, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 44 years old.

Susan Anne Smithwick Fisher
March 14, 1965 - April 23, 2016
Palo Alto, California

Susan Anne Smithwick Fisher passed away peacefully on April 23 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 14, 1965 in San Jose to Alton and Ursula Smithwick.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, William Fisher; and her daughters, Stacey, Riley, and Samantha.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 2 at 10am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

Jennifer Bedolla was born on July 26, 1983 in San Jose, California and passed away on April 23, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 32 years old.

Karl Yontz was born on January 6, 1935 in Ravenna, Ohio and passed away on April 22, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. He was 81 years old.

Anoeil Joseph was born on September 28, 1986 in San Jose, California and passed away on April 22, 2016 in La Mesa, California. He was 29 years old.

Steven Wayne Westlake was born March 28, 1950, to Eldon and Mary Westlake in Chico, CA. He went home to heaven on April 21st, 2016 in San Jose.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his 5 children; 14 grandchildren; his one great-grandson; his father; and his sister.

Home Going Services will be held at North Valley Baptist Church in Santa Clara on Wednesday, April 27th at 10 am with viewing beginning at 9 am.

Maryam Babella was born on August 15, 1935 in Baghdad, Iraq and passed away on April 20, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Ernestine Marie Galindo
January 12, 1947 - April 18, 2016
Campbell, California

Ernestine Galindo was born on January 12, 1947 in Orlando, Florida and passed away on April 18, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. She was 69 years old.

Richard Steven Garcia
September 30, 1955 - April 16, 2016
San Jose, California

Interment: Private.
Memorial Service: Saturday, May 14, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95112.

Richard "Rick" Steven Garcia passed away after a courageous seven month battle with cancer. He was born in San Jose to Robert (d. 1976) and Lois Garcia. Rick graduated from Branham High School in 1973 and went on to marry his college sweetheart, Diane F. DeBarr, on May 15, 1976.

Rick worked in the electrical field for 35 years, having 21 years in IBEW Local 332. For the past 13 years Rick was the Facilities Services Electrical Foreman at Sprig Electric spending many of those years at the Google site. Rick was an avid bird hunter and member of the Richmond Hunting Club for 18 years. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and most recently, trips to Kona, HI with Diane, his wife of 40 years. He was a lifelong Giants and Sharks fan.

Rick is survived by his wife, Diane Garcia; his daughter, Kristin Garcia Gonzalez (Steve); his best friend and son, Matt Garcia; his mother, Lois Garcia; his brothers, Dave Garcia of Elk Grove, Randy Garcia, and James Garcia, of Livermore; and his sister, Christy Garcia Bachich.

A Celebration of Life is being planned within the coming weeks. Details to follow.

Harry Bender was born on June 10, 1926 in New York, New York and passed away on April 16, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 89 years old.

Thomasena Louise Rumford
June 14, 1935 - April 16, 2016
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Friday, April 22, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Service: Friday, April 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith, San Jose, CA.

Thomasena (Tommie) Rumford, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 16 from complications of pneumonia. Thomasena was born June 14, 1935 in San Jose which is where she married the love of her life, Verlindon (Lindy) Rumford.

Her priority in life was her family. She loved playing Bingo, attending her great-grandchildren's events and traveling. Above all she loved spending time with her husband.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lindy; her sister, Sherin; her children, Sherrie, Debbie, Kim, and Jim. Her son, Jeffrey, predeceased her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored, will carry on her legacy with love.

We will all miss her smile, grace and optimistic outlook on life. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt to many nieces and nephews, and friend.

A memorial service will be held at Cathedral of Faith in San Jose at 2PM on Friday, April 22.

Robert A.Bear Bernard
February 29, 1944 - April 15, 2016
Big Pine, California

Robert Bernard was born on February 29, 1944 in Bakersfield, California and passed away on April 15, 2016 in Mountain View, California. He was 72 years old.

Wendy Evans was born on August 3, 1955 in Encino, California and passed away on April 15, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 60 years old.

Morteza Dai Javad was born on August 9, 1935 in Isfahan, Iran and passed away on April 15, 2016 in Morgan Hill, California. He was 80 years old.

Oscar Rene Aguilar Morales
April 28, 1967 - April 14, 2016
San Jose, California

Memorial Mass: Friday, April 22, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church, Mountain View, CA.
Interment: Friday, April 29, 2016, 2:30 p.m. at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Oscar Aguilar Morales was born on April 28, 1967 in Guatemala City, Guatemala and passed away on April 14, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 48 years old.

Native of Michoacán, Mexico, Guadalupe 82, entered into eternal peace on April 11, 2016, surrounded by her family. Guadalupe was a very kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eduardo Dominguez; and her daughter, Nancy. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her children, Isabel, Eddie, Nora, Paul, Alex, and Rey. Mom loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She will be forever in our hearts.

Rosary and Funeral Mass will both be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1385 Michigan Ave, Alviso. Rosary will be held Monday, April 18 at 7pm., A Funeral Mass will held on Tuesday, April 19 at 11am. Interment will follow at Mission City Memorial Park in Santa Clara. Celebration of Life Reception to follow at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

Lieu Tran was born on April 17, 1942 in Ha Nam, Vietnam and passed away on April 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

William Hugh Swortwood
November 21, 1931 - April 11, 2016
San Jose, California

William Swortwood was born on November 21, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away on April 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Aida Alonso was born on March 5, 1943 in Harlingen, Texas and passed away on April 10, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 73 years old.

Mary Lou Mildred Brown
January 13, 1940 - April 8, 2016
San Jose, California

Mary Lou Brown was born on January 13, 1940 in Holdingford, Minnesota and passed away on April 8, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 76 years old.

Bing Luk was born on January 25, 1921 in Shanghai, China and passed away on April 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 95 years old.

Jozef Petkowski was born on July 11, 1922 in Poznan, Poland and passed away on April 5, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He was 93 years old.

Andrew Stuart Mitchell
October 26, 1977 - April 3, 2016
San Jose, California

Andrew Mitchell was born on October 26, 1977 in San Jose, California and passed away on April 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 38 years old.

Luigia Angela Magnin
December 14, 1928 - April 2, 2016
Los Altos, California

Luigia Magnin was born on December 14, 1928 in Gemona, Italy and passed away on April 2, 2016 in Menlo Park, California. She was 87 years old.

Ofelia Alas Rebollo
February 2, 1919 - April 1, 2016
Los Angeles, California

Visitation: Thursday, April 7, 2016, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: Friday, April 8, 2016, 12:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Ofelia Alas Rebollo was born on February 2, 1919 in Chilamatal, El Salvador and passed away on April 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. She was 97 years old.

Saul Yousefpor was born on July 31, 1928 in Kermanshah, Iran and passed away on April 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 87 years old.

William David Wenderlich
February 14, 1951 - March 31, 2016
Aptos, California

William Wenderlich was born on February 14, 1951 in Bath, New York and passed away on March 31, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 65 years old.

Zinah Lazar was born on October 24, 1937 in Hamadan, Iran and passed away on March 31, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, April 8, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
Interment: Home of Peace Cemetery, San Jose, CA.

Bella Shtabnitskaya was born on May 18, 1941 in Moscow, Russia and passed away on March 31, 2016 in Stanford, California. She was 74 years old.

Sarah Sato was born on December 21, 1935 in Sanger, California and passed away on March 28, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 80 years old.

Yumin Shi was born on August 8, 1952 in Changchun, China and passed away on March 28, 2016 in Cupertino, California. He was 63 years old.

Gordon Wall was born on February 26, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota and passed away on March 25, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 70 years old.

Judith Smith was born on May 21, 1939 and passed away on March 25, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 76 years old.

Varoujan Ohannes Mamarian
July 25, 1937 - March 24, 2016
San Jose, California

Varoujan Mamarian was born on July 25, 1937 in Baghdad, Iraq and passed away on March 24, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

Funeral Service: Sunday, March 27, 2016, 5:00 p.m. at Hana Church, 2301 Miramar Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578. Tel: 510-377-4913.
Witness Cremation: Monday, March 28, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Tack Dae Park was born on January 30, 1941 in Seoul, South Korea and passed away on March 24, 2016 in Redwood City, California. She was 75 years old.

Agnes Cicillia Rorabaugh
March 8, 1917 - March 23, 2016
San Jose, California

Interment: Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Tel: 404-255-0750.

Agnes Rorabaugh was born on March 8, 1917 in Loouisville, Kentucky and passed away on March 23, 2016 in Los Gatos, California. She was 99 years old.

Douglas William Toombs
December 30, 1943 - March 22, 2016
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Douglas Toombs was born on December 30, 1943 in San Jose, California and passed away on March 22, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 72 years old.

Clyde Ernest Dimmitt
December 17, 1925 - March 22, 2016
Pleasant Hill, California

Visitation: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Clyde Ernest Dimmitt was born the first of two children (Clyde and Lee) to William and Henrina in San Jose. Clyde was 90 years old when he passed.

He graduated from San Jose High School in 1943 and joined the US Navy in 1944. He served on a repair ship in the pacific during the final stages of WWII. He came home to San Jose to meet and marry Claudia in 1946 to begin what turned out to be nearly 70 years together.

He followed his late father by making sheet metal design, fabrication and installation his craft. He served in the local sheet metal union as a member of the board of trustees. His work spanned 40 years and included running jobs at the Linear Accelerator in Palo Alto, De Anza College in Cupertino, Stanford University in Palo Alto, IBM in South San Jose, and Lockheed Martin in Mountain View.

One could say that Clyde was a pioneer contributor to the development of the South Bay which is now referred to as Silicon Valley.

He was a past commander of the former Mountain View American Legion Post, McCloud CA Post, and VFW Post in Polluck Pines CA.

As a father and grandfather he was a most passionate fan of all of his families' activities and accomplishments.

Clyde is survived by his wife Claudia of Pleasant Hill, CA; his brother, Lee Dimmitt (Connie) of San Jose; his daughter Carolyn Woodcox (Larry) of Orinda, CA; his sons, Thom Dimmitt (Julie) of Pismo Beach, CA, Steve Dimmitt of Ben Lomond, CA, Jeff Dimmitt of San Jose, Eric Dimmitt of Maryville, TN; grandsons, Michael Sargenti, Marc Woodcox (Jessica), Jonathan Woodcox, Evan Dimmitt, and Levi Mentz (Rachel); granddaughters, Dakota Phillips, Erika Dimmitt, Skylar Mentz, Hayley Mentz, and Shawna Woodcox; his great-grandchildren, Kyle and Karson Woodcox, Avery Wellington, Jaxstin and Charlie Jean Mentz, Scarlet and Harlan Mentz, and MacKenzie Owens.

A Service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 26 at Foxworthy Baptist Church, 1774 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to the American Heart Association and/or the March of Dimes.

Robert Alexander Arbuckle
September 10, 1948 - March 21, 2016
San Jose, California

Robert Arbuckle was born on September 19, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away on March 21, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He was 67 years old.

Richard Shane Fernandez
March 31, 1977 - March 18, 2016
Campbell, California

Richard Fernandez was born on March 31, 1977 in San Jose, California and passed away on March 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 38 years old.

Luie Manuel Lopez
December 22, 1960 - March 18, 2016
Morgan Hill, California

Memorial Service: Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 3:30 p.m. at Archbishop Mitty High School, 5000 Mitty Way, San Jose, CA 95129. Tel: 408-252-6610.
Interment: Private.

Luie Manuel Lopez passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2016 of cancer-related causes. A loving and generous husband, father, and friend, Luie is survived by his wife, Rose Lopez; his stepson, Rajan Bansal; his daughter, Maren Lopez; his mother, Margaret Lopez; his sisters, Julie Ruiz, Jeannie Stone, and Jeanette Lopez Lipari; and a large extended community of family and friends.

Born on December 22, 1960 and raised in Selma, CA, Luie graduated from John Swett High School in 1979 and attended San Jose State University, where he studied photography. Luie's career path took him to working as the Art Director at Pacifico Advertising, owning his own business, Lopez Graphic Design and Digital Imaging, and working as the Senior Art Director for Keane Advertising before he found his home as the Director of Publications at Archbishop Mitty High School in 2003. During his 13 years at Mitty, Luie visually chronicled every aspect of school life, affectionately known by all as "the man behind the camera." His talent for capturing the quiet, powerful moments on film is a gift that he graciously and selflessly shared with all who encountered him.

A man characterized by family and friends as dedicated, courageous, faith-filled, and loving, Luie was a husband who lit up at the mere mention of his beloved wife Rose; a father who exuded pride in his cherished children Rajan and Maren; a coach who loved to talk basketball with anyone who would listen; and a friend who truly showed us how to live. His willingness to share so much of himself, to be that example of what it means to put up the good fight, to remind us of the importance of gratitude in our lives – that is the impact he had on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A memorial will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at 3:30pm at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose.

Interment: Riverhust Cemetery, 2500 E Main St, Endicott, NY 13760. Tel: 607-444-2526.

Marion Seymour was born on February 21, 1929 in Endicott, New York and passed away on March 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, March 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Hongtai Liu was born on January 16, 1949 in Guangzhou, China and passed away on March 18, 2016 in Campbell, California. He was 67 years old.

Witness Cremation: Friday, March 18, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Chua Thich Ca Gia Bao Temple, 147 N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116.

Tu Chau was born on June 4, 1924 in Sadec, Vietnam and passed away on March 17, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 91 years old.

Interment: Thursday, July 14, 2016, 3:00 p.m., Scatter at Sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Jimee Currie was born on March 21, 1926 in Long Beach, California and passed away on March 16, 2016 in Union City, California. She was 89 years old.

Memorial Mass: Saturday, April 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Simon Catholic Church, Los Altos, CA.
Interment: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Ted is survived by his daughters, Chelsea Busick and Tori Ward; his parents, Donald and Marion Busick; his brothers, Chris, Tim, and Bob.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 9 at St. Simon Catholic Church, 1860 Grant Road, Los Altos.

Earl Raymond Williams Jr
November 1, 1929 - March 13, 2016
Saratoga, California

Earl Williams was born on November 1, 1929 in San Jose, California and passed away on March 13, 2016 in Saratoga, California. He was 86 years old.

Valentina Oushana Caldani
December 4, 1936 - March 11, 2016
Gurnee, Illinois

Valentina Caldani was born on December 4, 1936 in Rostov, Russia and passed away on March 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 79 years old.

Frances Barbara Scarpino
March 27, 1918 - March 10, 2016
San Jose, California

Just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday, Frances passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Serafina Badalamente; her beloved husband Sam; her adored son Richard; her loving siblings, Leona Sunseri, Rose Esposito, Marie Badalamente, Vincent Badalamente, Frances Badalamente, and Joseph Badalamente.

She is survived by her sister, Sister Ann Carmel Badalamente SND; granddaughter Michelle Malanado (Patrick); great-granddaughter Samantha Davidson (Andrew); precious great-great-granddaughter Hope Davidson; niece Saundra Rinde (David); great-nieces, Jocelyn Rinde and Trista Handisides (Damien); great-great-nephew, Freeman Handisides; daughter-in-law, Margaret Scarpino; sister and brother-in-law, Hank and Audrey Lucente; and many other family members and friends -- loved by all.

Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 325 Willow St, San Jose on Friday, March 18th, 2016 at 11am. Private burial.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to a charity that is close to your heart.

Ardashir Ebrahimpour was born on March 24, 1913 in Urmia, Iran and passed away on March 10, 2016 in Mountain View, California. He was 102 years old.

Florentino Lopez was born on May 22, 1927 in Atwater, California and passed away on March 10, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 88 years old.

Giovanni Michael Hernandez
March 26, 1993 - March 9, 2016
San Jose, California

Giovanni Hernandez was born on March 26, 1993 in San Jose, California and passed away on March 9, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 22 years old.

Manoshagh Davoodian was born on November 29, 1931 in Ormiah, Iran and passed away on March 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Cornelis Wilhelmus Pruyn
August 29, 1925 - March 5, 2016
Saratoga, California

Interment: Westwood Hills Memorial Park, 2720 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667. Tel: 530-622-2223.

Cornelis Pruyn was born on August 29, 1925 in The Hague, Netherlands and passed away on March 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 90 years old.

Visitation: Friday, March 4, 2016, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Friday, March 4, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: Calumpit Garden Memorial Park, Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines.

Ligaya Montemayor was born on May 16, 1935 in Bulacan, Philippines and passed away on March 2, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Kum Ye Chi was born on November 27, 1926 in South Korea and passed away on March 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 89 years old.

Dianne Lynn Scarbrough
March 13, 1953 - February 29, 2016
Gilroy, California

Dianne Scarbrough was born on March 13, 1953 in North Adams, Massachusetts and passed away on February 29, 2016 in Gilroy, California. She was 62 years old.

John Richard Feineman
November 1, 1923 - February 29, 2016
San Jose, California

John Feineman passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on February 29.

He was born on November 1, 1923 in Long Beach to Wilbur and Martha Feineman. He received his Bachelor's from UC Berkeley and his Master's from San Jose State. John was an engineer and retired from Lenkurt.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Commons, and is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Feineman; his daughters, Carole Shapiro (Bruce) of Las Vegas, NV, and Peggy Feineman of San Jose; and his grandchildren, Alice, David, Michael, Rebecca, and Lydia.

Rebecca Kay Ferris
November 29, 1956 - February 28, 2016
San Jose, California

Rebecca Ferris was born on November 29, 1956 in Cheboygan, Michigan and passed away on February 28, 2016 in Morgan Hill, California. She was 59 years old.

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 3, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, March 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
Interment: Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA.

Lan Qi Yu was born on December 19, 1954 in Shanghai, China and passed away on February 27, 2016 in Cupertino, California. She was 61 years old.

Celebration of Life: Friday, March 4, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Reception: Friday, March 4, 2016, 3:15 p.m. (following service) at Holder's Country Inn, 998 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129.
Interment: Private.

Philip is survived by his mother, Phyllis Stickel; stepfather, Orville Stickel; stepmother, Kathy; sisters, Kathy, Kim, Karyn Canez, Lisa Robertson (Rod); his brothers, Todd (Darla), and Matthew (Jeannine); his nieces and nephews, and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 4 at the Alameda Family Funeral Home, 12341 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga.

Francisco Gonzalez-Casillas
October 8, 1961 - February 21, 2016
Gilroy, California

Francisco Gonzalez-Casillas was born on October 8, 1961 in Guadalajara, Mexico and passed away on February 21, 2016 in Gilroy, California. He was 54 years old.

Jewell Terry Joseph
January 23, 1937 - February 19, 2016
San Jose, California

Jewel Joseph was born on January 23, 1937 in San Mateo, California and passed away on February 19, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 79 years old.

Viewing: Friday, February 19, 2016, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Stockton Rural Cemetery, 2350 Cemetery Ln, Stockton, CA 95204. Tel: 209-465-5213.

Frank Lugo was born on March 5, 1941 in Bakersfield, California and passed away on February 17, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

Jane Richardson Jaros
October 20, 1924 - February 12, 2016
Campbell, California

Jane Jaros was born on October 20, 1924 in Caspian, Michigan and passed away on February 12, 2016 in Campbell, California. She was 91 years old.

Esther Andrea Croissier
November 30, 1932 - February 11, 2016
Campbell, California

Viewing: Friday, February 12, 2016, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Monday, February 22, 2016, 12:30 p.m. at All Saints Chapel, Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Esther Croissier passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on February 11, 2016.

Esther, a native of Cuba, was a great beauty. She worked for AT&T for many years where she made lasting friendships.

Esther is survived by her husband, Carl; her daughter, Marlene Kashevari; her son, Juan Carlos Croissier; her granddaughters, Heather Croissier and Marissa Learoyd; her sister, Carmen Ramos; her brother, Ralph Croissier; and her nieces, Carmen Lucas, Aymee Ramos, Mayra Ryan, Viviana Mayoli, and Chery Palomino.

Esther touched many lives. She will be missed dearly. Let us remember the beautiful, loving woman that she was. We love you Esther!

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, February 22 in the All Saints Chapel at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos. Interment will follow the service.

The Prayer - Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion
Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

Elishva Issako was born on January 25, 1932 in Hamadan, Iran and passed away on February 11, 2016 in Los Gatos, California. She was 84 years old.

Georgi Todorov Todorov
June 15, 1936 - February 10, 2016
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Georgi Todorov was born on June 15, 1936 in Pravdino, Bulgaria and passed away on February 10, 2016 in Stanford, California. He was 79 years old.

Jesus Carranza Gallegos
August 7, 1940 - February 10, 2016
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, February 18, 2016, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Saint Victor Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Jesus "Chuy" Gallegos lost his 20 year battle with Parkinson's surrounded by his loving family in San Jose, CA. Jesus was born in Salinas, Mexico and grew up in Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. Always a hard worker, he spent years working in the coal mines of Nueva Rosita. Jesus and Concha, his wife of 54 years, lived their American dream and moved to the United States working as migrant farm workers in Soledad, California. In 1972 they settled in San Jose to raise their five children. For the next 25 years, Jesus worked the canneries at Glorietta Packing, Sun Garden and then Mayfair Packing Company.

Jesus is survived by his wife Concepcion (Ibarra) Gallegos; his children, Juan Gallegos (Lucy), Jesse Gallegos (Bobbi), Marcela Reyes, Linda Smit (Hermie), and Alfonso Gallegos (Heather); his grandchildren, Lisset Reyes, Sara Bernard (Kyle), Erica Gallegos, Adrian Reyes, Matthew Gallegos, Monique Gallegos, AnnMarie Gallegos, Vincent Delgadillo, Fabian Delgadillo, Isaac Reyes, Alejandra Gallegos, Leticia Gallegos, Isabella Gallegos, Gabriela Gallegos and Daniel Smit; and his great-grandchildren, Alynah, Steven and Leia. Of his family in Coahuila, Mexico, Jesus is survived by brothers, Cruz Gallegos and Beto Gallegos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Juanita (Carranza) Gallegos; and his brother, Juan Gallegos.

It is a sad time for us all who loved him, but we are comforted in the fact that he is at peace and no longer in pain. Jesus loved sports and was a talented softball player back in the day. He loved riding his bike and playing golf, but Parkinson's slowly took all of those joys away. We rejoice in the faith that he has been released from his broken earthly body and is enjoying his splendid heavenly one. So Dad/Pops/Tata: we want you to play, sing, dance and rest in peace until we see each other again.

A Funeral Mass will be held on February 18th at 5:30pm with a visitation beginning at 4pm at St. Victor's Catholic Church, 3108 Sierra Road, San Jose.

Graveside Service: Saturday, February 13, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Celebration of Life: Saturday, February 13, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at the San Jose Baha'i Center, 945 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125. Tel: 408-277-0510.

Saeed Ataii passed away peacefully with his family by his side in San Jose on February 9.

An interment service will be held on Saturday, February 13 at 1:30 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose.

A Celebration of Life will be held the same day at 3 pm at the Baha'i Center, 945 Willow St, San Jose.

Sara Vulfovna Iserlis
April 30, 1916 - February 6, 2016
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Home of Peace Cemetery, San Jose, CA.

Sara Iserlis was born on April 30, 1916 in Russia and passed away on February 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 99 years old.

Stephanie Kimbell Belton
April 12, 1941 - February 5, 2016
San Jose, California

Stephanie Belton was born on April 12, 1941 in Mankato, Minnesota and passed away on February 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 74 years old.

Rafael Marti Obieta Sr
March 26, 1943 - February 5, 2016
San Jose, California

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Rafael Obieta was born on March 26, 1943 in Manila, Philippines and passed away on February 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 72 years old.

Visitation: Monday, February 15, 2016, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Stone Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Guang Yuan Pan was born on August 15, 1937 in Hepu, China and passed away on February 5, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 78 years old.

Richard Libby Rotchford
January 11, 1960 - February 4, 2016
San Jose, California

Richard Rotchford was born on January 11, 1960 in Santa Clara, California and passed away on February 4, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 56 years old.

Richard Curtis Fielder
May 21, 1964 - February 3, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Richard Fielder was born on May 21, 1964 in Tulare, California and passed away on February 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 51 years old.

Memorial Mass: Saturday, February 6, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Private.

Terence Loughlin was born on March 29, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away on February 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 58 years old.

Cosme Gallardo was born on September 27, 1929 in Armston, Iowa and passed away on February 1, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. He was 86 years old.

Noemi Minerva Villabrille
July 1, 1927 - January 28, 2016
San Jose, California

Noemi Villabrille was born on July 1, 1927 in Argentina and passed away on January 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Joan Chesley Robinson
November 28, 1927 - January 27, 2016
San Jose, California

Interment: Friday, February 26, 2016, 3:00 p.m., Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

Joan Robinson was born on November 28, 1927 in New York, New York and passed away on January 27, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Patrick Henry Martin
December 8, 1952 - January 26, 2016
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Monday, February 1, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Thursday, February 4, 2016, 9:30 a.m.
Interment: Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, Tel: 858-658-7360.

Patrick Martin passed away peacefully at home with his wife Barbara at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patrick was born in Buffalo, NY to Roy and Evelyne Martin. He retired from AT&T in 2010.

Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Urias Martin; son, James Martin (Sarah); his step-children, Andrea, Ashley, and A.J.; his grandchildren; and his siblings, Linda, Michael, Sean, and David.

Mathias Keiner was born on October 26, 1924 in Yugoslavia and passed away on January 26, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 91 years old.

James Anthony Rehn
January 31, 1944 - January 24, 2016
Kelseyville, California

James Rehn was born on January 31, 1944 in St Louis, Missouri and passed away on January 24, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 71 years old.

Sergio Madrigal was born on August 3, 1955 in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on January 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 60 years old.

Maximo Macandili Narvaez
May 29, 1947 - January 20, 2016
Milpitas, California

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 30, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Witness Cremation: Saturday, January 30, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Maximo Narvaez was born on May 29, 1947 in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines and passed away on January 20, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 68 years old.

Nguyen Le was born on April 7, 1949 in Can Tho, Viet Nam and passed away on January 20, 2016 in Mountain View, California. He was 66 years old.

Christa Johanna Alexander
December 19, 1928 - January 19, 2016
San Jose, California

Christa Alexander was born on December 19, 1928 in Berlin, Germany and passed away on January 19, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Witness Cremation: Friday, January 22, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Kuoling Chung was born on September 9, 1926 in Guangdong Province, China and passed away on January 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 89 years old.

Eugene Perez was born on September 10, 1949 in Oakland, California and passed away on January 14, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 66 years old.

Beverly June Curtis
September 12, 1937 - January 14, 2016
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, February 27, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 41386 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538. Tel: 570-651-0301.
Interment: Private.

Beverly Curtis was born on September 12, 1937 in Chappel, Nebraska and passed away on January 14, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

Viveca Murillo Campanilla
August 11, 1954 - January 11, 2016
Mountain View, California

Viveca Campanilla was born on August 11, 1954 in Cebu, Philippines and passed away on January 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. She was 61 years old.

Interment: Oakland Cemetery, 838 N Bronough St, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. Tel: 850-545-5842.
Celebration of Life: Monday, January 18, 2016, 11:30 a.m. at Venture Christian Church, 16845 Hicks Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Tel: 408-997-4600.

Joe was a man of integrity, humility, and kindness. He is already missed. He loved his wife Linda, his children, and his grandchildren. He was a committed Christian.

George Chernishof was born on August 13, 1951 in Bandargaz, Iran and passed away on January 10, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 64 years old.

Ming Shen Huang was born on January 14, 1923 in Canton, China and passed away on January 10, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 92 years old.

Frances Patricia Poirier
March 17, 1932 - January 9, 2016
San Jose, California

Frances Poirier was born on March 17, 1932 in Douglastown, Nebraska and passed away on January 9, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Robert Charles Bachmann
November 22, 1940 - January 9, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Bob passed away at home with his family by his side. He died from pulmonary fibrosis, but maintained his optimism and sense of humor throughout his illness. He was born in Los Angeles to Rudolph and Irene Bachmann, Swiss immigrants.

Bob graduated from Santa Clara University in 1963 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an Engineering Program Manager at Northrop Grumman. After retirement he taught part-time at the Monterey Naval Post Graduate School.

He was a lifelong skin diver and cyclist. He volunteered at Santa Clara Senior Center and enjoyed gardening and cooking for family gatherings. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and will be remembered for his generosity, humor and love of life.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly; sons, Steve (Stephanie) and Jon (Katherine); grandchildren, Charlie and Chloe; brother, Rudy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the food bank or your favorite charity.

Archibald Brolly was born on June 17, 1937 in Pennsylvania and passed away on January 8, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 78 years old.

Celebration of Life: Friday, January 22, 2016, 12:00 p.m. at The Crow's Nest Restaurant, 2218 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Tel: 831-476-4560.
Interment: Sunday, February 28, 2016, 3:00 p.m. Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California.

He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Matson (Max) and Julie Custodio (Justin); 3 grandchildren; his mother, Mary Lee Curtis; his siblings, Peggy Bosse and Jeff Curtis (Lynnette); and many other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, January 22 at 12pm at The Crow's Nest Restaurant, 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

Pak Yeung was born on October 14, 1929 in Hong Kong and passed away on January 6, 2016 in Los Gatos, California He was 86 years old.

Bao Zhen Li was born on August 13, 1923 in Beijing, China and passed away on January 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. She was 92 years old.

Harry Block was born on December 14, 1925 in Wisconsin and passed away on January 3, 2016 in Mountain View, California. He was 90 years old.

Hanh Nguyen was born on January 5, 1922 in Hanoi, Vietnam and passed away on January 2, 2016 in San Jose, California. He was 93 years old.

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