BFS - Obituaries 2019

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This list does not reflect all of the families that we have served. Some families request an online obituary and some do not.

Edward Ortiz was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 60 years old.

Joanne Marie Crum
September 28, 1935 - December 29, 2019
Los Gatos, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, January 3, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM at The Terraces of Los Gatos, 800 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032.

Joanne descended from some of the early Salinas Portuguese families. She grew up in Salinas and attended Salinas Schools graduating from Salinas High School in 1952. Shortly thereafter, becoming a homemaker to her husband and four children.

She was a longtime lover of horses and the Salinas Rodeo and was Rodeo Queen in 1952. Joanne loved reading and the Los Gatos Library, where she volunteered for years. Additionally, she enjoyed playing bridge, gardening and entertaining family and friends.

She leaves many friends from around the Central Coast area, as well as her 4 children, Rod Carlsen, Melanie Kennedy, Kim Richion, Carrie Carlsen; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was later married to Don Crum. They loved to travel exploring new places and meeting people along the way.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 1 at The Terraces of Los Gatos, 800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Friends of the Los Gatos Library or the Terraces Benevolent Fund.

Jose Chaidez Sepulveda
October 6, 1932 - December 29, 2019
San Jose, California

Jose Sepulveda was born in Durango, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 87 years old.

Veronica Nwabundo Oribabor
January 30, 1952 - December 25, 2019
Gilroy, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, January 9, 2020, 11:00 AM.
Interment: Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA.

Veronica Oribabor was born in Kaduna, Nigeria and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 67 years old.

Frank James Patania Jr
July 18, 1949 - December 21, 2019
San Jose, California

Frank Patania was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 70 years old.

Kathleen Sylvia Michael
March 31, 1940 - December 20, 2019
Cupertino, California

Kathleen Michael was born in San Clemente, California and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. She was 79 years old.

Clifford Joseph Beaulieu
February 5, 1957 - December 19, 2019
San Jose, California

Clifford Beaulieu was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 62 years old.

Memorial Service: Sunday, December 22, 2019, 06:00 PM at New Vision Church, 1201 Montague Expwy, Milpitas, CA 95035. Tel: 408-719-0000.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Myong Lee was born in Gaesung, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Reno Torres was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 43 years old.

Henry Lee was born in Ping Tung, Taiwan and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. He was 77 years old.

Abraham "Terry" Cohen passed away peacefully in San Jose on December 14. He is survived by his 4 children; Alan, David, Shelly, and Leslie. He will be interred at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.

Monalisa Calceta Paraiso
October 18, 1935 - December 14, 2019
Milpitas, California

Monalisa Paraiso was born in Bohol, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Victor Yee Lain
February 11, 1936 - December 11, 2019
Santa Clara, California

Graveside Service: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:00 AM.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Victor Lain was born in New York, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 83 years old.

Jacqueline Arlene Masso
September 15, 1930 - December 7, 2019
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Monterey County, CA.

Jackie Masso, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday the 7th of December. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Union City, New Jersey, Jackie married and moved to California in 1953 where she and her husband Pat raised their 3 children. Jackie found her passion after a horrific car crash and became a Victim Advocate and the President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving's Santa Clara County Chapter, where she and Pat touched the hearts and lives of countless victims and offenders alike.

Jackie found great joy spending time with her family and she is lovingly survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her younger brother. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband and older brother.

Interment of Cremated Remains: California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Rd, Seaside, CA 93955.

Carlos passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on the morning of December 5, 2019.

He was a devoted husband who is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Vivienne Faith. He was a devoted father to Karla L. Sanchez (Richard) and a doting Grandfather to his two grandsons, Isaac Sanchez & Nicholas Sanchez; to his son Craig A. Garcia (Teresa), Michael Maldonado & Tessa George (Benjamin).

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Cantuo Garcia (1992) & his mother Amelia “ Molly” (Rosales) Contreras (2019) and his two beloved sisters, Carmen (Contreras) Shrum (2007) & Helen (Contreras) Banashek (2013). He so loved his family very much. He is survived by his step-father Paul B. Contreras of San Fernando Valley, CA and his three beloved brothers & sisters-in-law, John Contreras (Carole) of Simi Valley, CA, Gilbert Contreras (Sandra) of Palmdale, CA, Robert Contreras (Sandra) of Palmdale, CA and uncle to the many nieces and nephews too!

Carlos served his country in the branch of the U.S. Army as a young man, then soon after his service time, he met his wife Vivienne, they married in 1964 and started a family soon after. Carlos worked for Santa Clara County in the counties’ print shop, then as a gardener and he finally spent most of his hard working years at the Parks & Recreation Dept. at Ed Levin Park, Milpitas, CA. He retired from the county in 2001 with 37 years.

Since retirement, he and Viv had enjoyed moving around to many places. Living and volunteering for many years at Mission Springs in Scotts Valley, CA (kind of their heart and soul), then to Lockwood, CA for a short time, then to Oregon and finally moving back to San Jose, CA making new friends where ever they settled for the time.

His precious soul was taken way too soon from us; he’s now with the Father, Christ our Lord and Savior in heaven.

We hope that you can come to his Celebration of Life which will be held in March 2020. More information to follow.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.
Memorial Service: Monday, January 20, 2020, 11:30 AM at First Congregational Church of San Jose, San Jose, CA.

Paul Armand Heymann born on June 8, 1942 and passed away December 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Paul is preceded in death by father, Armand H. Heymann and mother, Genevieve E. Bonnet Heymann and survived by his loving wife Jan, and devoted children Renee (Chris Bertaccini) and Greg (Monica Vela), grandson Greg, his beloved dog, Keira and many cousins.

He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1960 and went to San Jose City and Chico State studying to become an accountant. In 1965 he decided to join De Luxe Dye Works, Inc, the family business since 1912. He cleaned area rugs and dyed clothing until he retired in December 2018. He loved his family, friends, traveling, gardening and boating on Lake Tahoe. He had the most wonderful SMILE. He was very compassionate, friendly, trustworthy and loved to laugh and be with family and friends. Paul and Jan were married for 54 years…they were truly soulmates and best friends.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:30am on January 20 at The First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA

Prudencio Hernandez Sosa Jr
March 26, 1937 - December 5, 2019
San Jose, California

Visitation: Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Friday, December 20, 2019, 11:30 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Prudencio "Paul" Sosa Jr passed away in San Jose on December 5. He was the long time owner of Sosa's Appliances in San Jose.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline; his sons, Phil (Selina) and Shawn (Raelene); 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 20 at 11:30AM with visitation beginning at 10:30AM at Community Chapel, 1701 Little Orchard Street, San Jose. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Music
Try Me (Single Version) [Mono] - James Brown
Cuando Allá Se Pase Lista - Javier Molina
Treat Her Right - Roy Head & The Traits
Dancing in the Sky - Dani and Lizzy

Carol McNall was born in Concord, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 67 years old.

Marinko Majic was born in Buscak, Hercegovina and passed away in San Mateo, California. He was 62 years old.

Margharita Aurelia Capifoni
July 9, 1929 - December 2, 2019
San Jose, California

Marge was born in Weed, California. She graduated from Mt. Shasta High School and St. Mary’s College of Nursing in San Francisco. She went on to earn her bachelors degree from St. Francis College. Marge was also a registered respiratory therapist.

Marge retired as an R.N. after contributing over 40 years at the San Jose Medical Center.

She is survived by her daughter Emmy Bolich and son Louis Capifoni, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Charles Sr. and Emma and her two brothers Charles Jr. and Louie.

Per her wishes no services will be held and internment will be in the Mt. Shasta Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be planned in 2020.

Richard Lynn Hackworth
April 11, 1949 - December 2, 2019
Antioch, California

Richard Hackworth was born in San Mateo, California and passed away in Antioch, California. He was 70 years old.

John Richard Gallagher Sr
January 19, 1929 - November 29, 2019
San Jose, California

John Gallagher was born in Massachusetts and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 90 years old.

Barbara Ramires was born in Patterson, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Consuelo Moncayo Primitivo
April 25, 1946 - November 25, 2019
San Jose, California

Consuelo Primitivo was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 73 years old.

Frieda Imogene Bigelow
February 4, 1938 - November 20, 2019
Campbell, California

Frieda Bigelow was born in Armathwaite, Tennessee and passed away in Campbell, California. She was 81 years old.

Visitation: Sunday, November 24, 2019, 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Monday, November 25, 2019, 11:45 AM.
Interment: Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, CA.

Tim Tse was born in Saigon, Vietnam and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 57 years old.

Visitation: Friday, November 22, 2019, 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St Martin of Tours Church, San Jose, CA.
Rosary at 10:00 AM.
Funeral Mass: Friday, November 22, 2019, 10:30 AM at St Martin of Tours Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, November 22, 2019, 02:30 PM.
Interment: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.

Wayne Fields was born in Oakland, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

Music
Memory - Barbra Streisand
The Twelfth of Never (Single Version) - Johnny Mathis
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack

Michael Anthony Dinsmore
December 16, 1967 - November 14, 2019
Scotts Valley, California

Visitation: Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Santa Cruz Memorial Mission Chapel, 1927 Ocean St Ext, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-426-1601.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 11:00 AM at Santa Cruz Memorial Mission Chapel, 1927 Ocean St Ext, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-426-1601.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Santa Cruz Memorial Park, 1927 Ocean Street Ext, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Michael Dinsmore was born in Portland, Maine and passed away in Salinas, California. He was 51 years old.

James Charles Crawford
May 13, 1927 - November 13, 2019
San Jose, California

James Charles Crawford Sr died November 13, 2019 in San Jose. He was born May 13, 1927, in Lincoln NE., the son of Theodore R. Crawford and Betha E. Barrett.

James graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Math & Physical Education Degree. He taught Math, English, PE and coached Basketball and Football. He sold school textbooks for 32 years and served as the President of the CA Bookman's Association. James served in the Marines and one of his fondest memories was when "Goose" Tatum of the Harlem Globetrotters visited the marine base, and this is where he learned the "hook" shot. James had a passion for sports his all-time favorite teams were the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland A's, Chicago Cubs, Warriors and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. GO BIG RED!

James is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Virginia; children, Mike (Mary), Kevin, Jim (Samantha), Joe, & Mary (Todd); daughter-in-law, Michelle; grandchildren, Jason, Andrea, Lacey, & Kaila. great-grandchildren, Zoe, Ford, & McKinley; nephews and nieces, Dick, Irene, Sharon, Alan, Brian, Irene, Connie, Chris, Gretchen & Ben.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Saturday, November 23 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave, San Jose. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Memorials may be made to hilinskishope.org.

Emily Elsie Hendrickson
February 11, 1931 - November 9, 2019
San Jose, California

Emily passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on 9 Nov 2019. She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, scholar, artist, & writer. She was married for 59 years to Eric who passed away 21 Nov 2014.

Emily was born in Wayne, Michigan on 11 Feb 1931. She married Eric on 30 April 1955 and they moved to S. Carolina, followed by Sacramento, CA and then finally settling in San Jose, CA. Emily went to West Valley College, De Anza, and San Jose State and was an avid reader & writer. She used her learning in order to teach kids to read and write.She was also a great artist and created beautiful oil paintings. Emily enjoyed the holidays and was always planning for some type of gathering at her house.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Gerald & Doris. She is survived by three brothers, Frank, Albert, & George; sons, Arne, Mathew, & Mark; 10 grandkids; and 4 great-grandkids.

Emily loved her family very much: Arne & Danielle: Randy (Carmen), Sean, Joe, Jessica (Mike), and Conor; great grandkids: Nathen, Ethan, Randy Jr. (RJ), and Harper. Matthew & Nancy: Lauren (Kamakani) and Kyle. Mark & Laurie: Brittney, Derek, and Andrew.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Saratoga Federated Church: 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070.

Judith "Judi" A. Harting passed away November 6, 2019, at 11:07 PM. She was 77. Born in Los Angeles, she was the youngest of two children, grew up in Willow Glen and attended college locally where she was a part of the women's tennis team. She lived in California, Montana and Tennessee being an Air Force wife and loved the outdoors. She was particularly proud of her ability to bait her own hook, clean and cook fish. She loved to sail and camp. She was also the loving mother of two daughters, Julie and Lori, and continued to raised them in California after moving back in 1984. She then worked for almost twenty years for the County of Santa Clara. After her retirement she enjoyed playing penny poker, bingo, reading, and having fun with friends and family.

Judi is survived by her two daughters, Julie Garcia (Tony), and Lori Harting; granddaughter, Natasha; brother, Don (Nancy); nieces, Sara and Becky; grandnephew, Ray; and many cousins and other family members. She will be in our hearts forever and missed by many.

Visitation: Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:30 AM at St Maria Goretti Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Felicitas Gonzalez was born in El Platanar, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 59 years old.

Celine Jean Marie Foord
February 16, 1981 - November 2, 2019
San Jose, California

Celine Foord was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 38 years old.

Edward Francis Dugan
December 16, 1941 - October 28, 2019
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of San Francisco County, CA.

Edward Dugan was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 77 years old.

Juan Gomez was born in Colombia and passed away in Cupertino, California. He was 60 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of San Mateo County, CA.

Sandra Vrooman was born in Chicago , Illinois and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 78 years old.

Winston was born June 1, 1925 in Blue Earth, MN, son of Lawrence Weber and Ruth Stegner Weber. Survived by wife of 67 years, Phyllis; daughters, Kristen Weber Carlisle, and Jeananne Weber (Oscar); grandchildren, Karry Giunti, Max Carlisle, and Jeffrey Carlisle; great-granddaughter, Evangeline; and nieces and nephew. Predeceased by children, Winston Weber Jr. (1992), Karen Ruth Weber (2010); and grandson, Joseph Giunti (2005).

Win graduated from Blue Earth High School, then served as a SeaBee in U.S. Navy (1943-46), seeing combat in the South Seas, including Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. He attended University of Minnesota, but left to attend to his ill mother. Win was in the Reserves, and was called back into service during the Korean Conflict. He served on troop ships between Japan and San Francisco, where he and Phyllis met. Win was honorably discharged from the Navy on April 17, 1952 and ten days later he and Phyllis Daily were married at the Methodist Church in Chico, CA. He had a job waiting for him in Grand Forks, ND, but decided to try for a sales job in CA and applied to United States Rubber Company. He was accepted and was assigned to cover Fresno County, calling on shoe stores, furniture and sports stores. He and Phyllis lived in Fresno, CA for 9 years where Karen and Winston were born. In 1960 Win took a job with Travelers Insurance, and was subsequently transferred to Santa Clara to manage a training office in 1961. After several years he decided the San Jose area was a good place to stay, and in 1965 he started Weber Insurance, which he successfully managed until retirement in 1997.

Win loved God and his church, and singing in choir and with the Santa Clara Men's Chorus. He enjoyed tennis with a Willow Glen group until 89 years old. Woodworking was an important hobby as was keeping his garden clipped.

Win had a quiet strength and will be remembered as a man of unfailing integrity and as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The family thanks the staff at Palm Villa and the Hearts and Minds Alzheimer's Activity Center for their loving care.

A memorial service will be held November 9th at 2 P.M. at Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Los Gatos with reception. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to LGUMC choir or AAC.

Francisco Estrada Quirimit
September 17, 1946 - October 21, 2019
Fremont, California

Visitation: Monday, October 28, 2019, 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 42500 Gatewood St, Fremont, CA 94538. Tel: 510-656-8754.
Funeral Service: Monday, October 28, 2019, 11:30 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 42500 Gatewood St, Fremont, CA 94538. Tel: 510-656-8754.
Graveside Service: Monday, October 28, 2019, 02:00 PM.
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Francisco Quirimit was born in Pangasinan, Philippines and passed away in Fremont, California. He was 73 years old.

James Arthur Kudelka
August 18, 1943 - October 18, 2019
San Jose, California

James Kudelka was born in Illinois and passed away in Campbell, California. He was 76 years old.

Michael James Shoffner
December 4, 1946 - October 18, 2019
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Michael James Shoffner passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 with his wife, Gail "Connie"; sons, Mike Jr. and Jason; daughter-in-law, Paige; and future daughter-in-law, Jessica at his bedside. At age 72, he succumbed to pancreatic cancer.

He is also survived by his brother, Gary; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was a loyal Raiders fan, loved gardening, was known as the Gatherer of Friends, loved a good party and had them often. He was a one-of-a-kind, a good man, and will be sorely missed by all. Private services will be held.

Anna was born to Thomas and Pauline Angileri and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie; son in-law, Tom Micele; her loving grandson, Kevin Waltrip; and sister, Rosie Maiello.

Anna is survived by her children, Donna Micele, Ed Ingoglia (Linda), Linda Sigl (Bill) and Michael Ingoglia (Donna); grandchildren, Melissa Taku, Justin (Corryne), Sydney and Alison Ingoglia, Kristopher Sigl (Malinda) and Nick and Jacob Ingoglia; great-grandchildren, Morgan Waltrip, Amber Ingoglia, and Adam and Evan Sigl; brother, Ben Angileri; sisters, Mary Costanza and Loretta LaRocca; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 7 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Ave, San Jose with a reception immediately following in the Avila Hall.

Vicki Olsen was born in San Diego, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 53 years old.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM at Cosmopolitan Evangelical Church, 97 S Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. Tel: 408-272-8049
Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 07:00 PM at Cosmopolitan Evangelical Church, 97 S Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. Tel: 408-272-8049
Interment of Cremated Remains: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA.

Mike Pascual was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 38 years old.

Erik Ibarra was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 15 years old.

Music
Algun día - Tercer Cielo
No Crezcas Más - Tercer Cielo
Descansa Mi Amor - El Komander

Timothy Charles Lane
October 7, 1945 - October 12, 2019
San Jose, California

Timothy Lane was born in Michigan and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

He was a loving husband to Sheryl; wonderful father to Jackie, John, Julie, Steven, Nikki and Charles; and grandfather to 9: Susanne, Geena, Brea, Joseph, Bodie, Charlie, Nathaniel, Balin and April.

Yvonne Winnifred de Veer
November 26, 1928 - October 7, 2019
Campbell, California

Yvonne de Veer was born in the Netherlands and passed away in Campbell, California. She was 90 years old.

Laurence Kerba was born in Cairo, Egypt and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

John Palmberg was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 69 years old.

Mary Toshiko Tafarella
September 24, 1924 - September 28, 2019
San Jose, California

The light of our lives, Mary Toshiko Walker Tafarella, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 95 years in Campbell. Mary was born on September 24, 1924 in Nagasaki, Japan. She will be forever missed by her loving daughter, Sarina A. Tafarella-Gonzales; her oldest son, Peter A. Tafarella; her son-in -law, Robert J. Gonzales; her step-brother, Denis Walker and his wife, Noriyo Walker; and many whose lives were touched by knowing her.

The Walker Family home Is in Nagasaki, Japan, and is part of the Glover Estate Complex, which is a nationally recognized tribute to the first European settlers who established Nagasaki as an international port of call in the 1800's.

Mary was one of the very few, but very fortunate survivors of the 1945 Atomic bombing of Nagasaki. This traumatic experience left her with emotional and physical scars that remained with her the rest of her life.

Her strict, but disciplined early schooling at a Catholic Convent run by French nuns helped her to develop a mastery of foreign language, and she became fluent in French, Japanese, and English.

Her language skills served her well during and after the war. After Japan's surrender in 1945 she was called upon to act as a translator between the U.S. military Occupational Forces and the Japanese. It was during this time that she met Army Master Sgt Tony Tafarella who worked for the U. S. Army Intelligence Department. They were married after a long courtship, and Tony's career in the military required them to travel between the U.S. and Japan for over 20 years, until they settled in San Jose in 1968. They raised four children together.

Mary would survive the heart wrenching loss of her beloved husband, Tony; as well as the death of her youngest daughter, Patricia; and the untimely death of her youngest son, Michael.

She would spend the remainder of her life in preferred, quiet solitude. She kept herself busy with activities that she enjoyed like reading, writing, studying language, history, politics, poetry, ceramics and painting, floral arranging, cooking, and gardening.

She was a loving, gentle and very kind human being and was devoted entirely to her family. She asked for nothing, gave tirelessly to others needs, and was always there to lean on......she was our guiding light and our beacon of hope. She was strong, courageous, determined, and always there to support us in any endeavor. She was a survivor and a true believer. She was a rare and precious jewel with unlimited brilliance and her light will shine forever in our hearts.

We pray that she will be reunited with all those beloved ones who departed before her and that she will have everlasting joy and happiness, and peace, until we meet again.

A quiet, private, graveside ceremony was held in her honor on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos

Glenn Balinao was born in Luzon, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 59 years old.

Graveside Service: Thursday, October 3, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Bertha Johnson was born in Leadville, Colorado and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

Radny Khamis Hessar
April 11, 1976 - September 25, 2019
San Jose, California

Radny Khamis Hessar was born in Tehran, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 43 years old.

James William Laude
February 15, 1935 - September 21, 2019
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Willwood Burial Park, 7000 W State Street, Rockford, IL 61102.

James Laude was born in Rockford, Illinois and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Sital Singh Sohal
January 13, 1926 - September 21, 2019
Cupertino, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Sital Sohal was born in Lahore, India and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 93 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Maryann Bryan was born in Fresno, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Laura Fernandez Gonzales
July 15, 1974 - September 19, 2019
Sunnyvale, California

Visitation: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 12:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA.

Laura Gonzales was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 45 years old.

Charles Emory Brown Jr
January 19, 1932 - September 17, 2019
Sunnyvale, California

In loving memory of Charley who passed away peacefully at home on 9/17/19 with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side.

Charley was born to Charles "Emory" Brown, Sr. and Emma Frances Tanner Brown on 1/19/1932 in Washington DC. He lived his early years in Reba, Virginia and then Huntingdon, Pennsylvania prior to moving to Sunnyvale, California in 1961.

He was the oldest son of 6 boys and 1 girl (Russell, Claude Robert, Ralph, John Henry, Brian and Anne).

In his youth he enjoyed playing football, boxing, and building and flying model airplanes.

In 1951 he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, the love of his life, in Huntingdon, PA and they honeymooned in Atlantic City, NJ. On 9/6/19 they celebrated their 68 Wedding Anniversary.

Charley had a natural mechanical ability from a very young age and worked for United Airlines - SFO as an airline mechanic for 37 years where he made many life-long friends prior to retiring on 1/19/1994.

In retirement he enjoyed a weekly Wednesday breakfast with other United Airlines retirees. He also met monthly for a Sunday night couple's dinner.

Charley had many interests. He enjoyed wood working in his garage and was very good at fixing cars and almost anything. His garage was always open if a neighbor or friend needed to borrow a tool, wanted some lemons from his prized lemon tree or just wanted to chat. He loved camping and boating with his classic Mahogany Chris-Craft boat. He also enjoyed traveling annually to Alaska for salmon fishing with his buddies.

Charley and Barbara shared a passion for travel and together they travelled the world. Charley loved visiting historical sites such as the great pyramids of Egypt, Machu Picchu in Peru and El Castillo in Chichen Itza, Mexico.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Charles R, Mike (Nenie), Susan (Dwayne) and Lisa; grandchildren, Scott (Felicia), Shawn and Marissa; brothers, Russell, Ralph, John Henry, and Brian; many cherished nieces and nephews; and close friends.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, Emory & Frances; brother, Claude Robert; sister, Anne; and Sister-in-law, Joyce West. He will be deeply missed.

We are grateful to all those who sent flowers, cards, emails, phone calls, food and visited. A special thank you to the wonderful people at Bridge Hospice Bay Area for their loving care.

A private burial will be held at Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara. There will be a Celebration of life held at a later date. If interested in attending please send your contact information to Lisa at: goofy4vmc@yahoo.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Bridge Hospice Bay Area, 46723 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538

Funeral Service: Thursday, September 26, 2019, 11:00 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Ricardo Edson Merel “Ricky”, age 33, unfortunately passed away on September 17, 2019 due to a car accident in Hayward, California. He was born on July 3rd 1986 in Santa Clara, California to Maria Barahona and Pedro Merel. He was raised in a loving home with his mother, brothers, step-brother, and his step-father, Cesar Barahona.

Ricky received a certificate in Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu Peru Institute in Lima, Peru in 2011 and was also certified in computer web design by CIW in 2008.

He was passionate about his health, eating healthy and was dedicated to working out, sometimes twice a day. He enjoyed cooking, playing video games, listening to EDM music and dancing to it. Ricky lived a rich life. He loved to go to music festivals and travel.

Ricky will always be remembered for his affection to others, generosity, and kindness.

He is survived by his parents, siblings, grandmother, aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jing Ren Wang was born in Shan Dong, China and passed away in Cupertino, California. He was 98 years old.

Jon Francis Callaghan
March 5, 1953 - September 16, 2019
San Jose, California

Jon Callaghan age 66, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 16, 2019. Jon was a native of California born in San Jose at O’Connor Hospital to the late Francis and Mina Callaghan. He was the youngest of 4 siblings. Jon grew up in Mt View/Los Altos and embraced the Bay Area changes over the decades, so much that he was the family’s local historian. He enjoyed Julia Morgan architecture, California open spaces, traveling the back roads, catching a SF Giants game, fishing, riding his electric bike, collecting maps, going to a good estate sale to find an antique deal, and sharing timeless stories with family and friends.

He valued his family and was a friend to all. Jon is survived by his daughter Karen Callaghan, best friend Lucinda Callaghan, Sister Nancy Callaghan, Brother Dan Callaghan, and many nieces and nephews: Shelly Smith, Rob Smith, Erin Solheim Perez, Addie Callaghan, Callaghan Smith, Claire Smith, Greg Perrier, Kayleigh Perrier, Timothy Perrier, Megan Perez, Brianna Milazzo, Marcus Milazzo, Marissa Milazzo, Rachael Robledo, Lena Robledo, and Tori Robledo, longtime friend (50+ years) to Arne Risy, Tom Prudell, Dave Duskin and Gary Fowler. He was preceded in death by his father Francis Joseph Callaghan, mother Mina Callaghan, sister Susan (Perrier) Callaghan, and the late Scout Callaghan (his beloved schnauzer).

Jon had a quick wit, with a kind and gentle soul and he will be greatly missed from our lives and live in our hearts forever.

Alan Russell Talboy
April 9, 1932 - September 15, 2019
Cupertino, California

Al Talboy, the legendary Bay Area baseball coach and lifelong resident of Palo Alto and Cupertino passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 15, 2019. Al was 87 years young. He had a fulfilling, energetic, and purposeful life. He remained active throughout his long life, attending the Stanford Football home opener game just two weeks before his passing.

Alan Russell Talboy was born in Palo Alto on April 9, 1932 to Irwin & Evelyn Talboy and big sister, Wilma. He was a 1949 graduate of Palo Alto High School, attended Menlo Junior College and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Stanford University in 1954.

Al was a star baseball player. While at Menlo College, he played shortstop and pitched. He was inducted into the Menlo College Athletics Hall of Fame. At Stanford, Al played outfield and first base. In 1953, he was a member of the first Stanford baseball team in Stanford history to make it to the College World Series. Al also enjoyed playing collegiate basketball while at Stanford. Later he was a batting star for the Palo Alto Oaks semi-pro team and Ford Ord. After serving two years in the Army, Al was signed to professional baseball by the San Jose Josox of the Class C Calilfornia League. In 1966 and 1967, Al played in the World Tournament of Fastpitch Softball.

Al kicked off his nearly 70-year career in coaching at Palo Alto High School when he was a Senior at Stanford University. He then went on to be a P.E. Teacher and Baseball Coach at Los Altos High for 10 years, then Foothill College in Los Altos for 25 years, 1967 to 1992. Al was also Foothill College’s first Volleyball Coach. His 1975 team placed third in the state. Al said his greatest satisfaction was being associated with the kids and the game of baseball. His retirement in 1992 allowed him to devote his time to charting pitches for the San Francisco Giants, operating the scoreboard and game clock for Stanford Men’s Basketball, working with the Officiating Governing Body to develop young officials, volunteering as an Assistant Baseball Coach for DeAnza College, officiating high school basketball games, working with the Santa Clara County Hot Stove Organization which annually recognizes area baseball players and teams from the major and minor leagues, college and high school levels. During his career, Al also enjoyed being a spotter for Don Klein during Stanford Football and 49er radio broadcasts. Al was known for his vast knowledge of sports trivia and rules, as well as, his amazing attention to detail and passion. When it came to Baseball, he was a tremendous student of the game and enjoyed mentoring kids during his over 70 years of being associated with interscholastic baseball on the Peninsula. He received many awards and recognitions throughout his lifetime. His family is most proud of his 1994 induction into the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association (CCCBCA) Hall of Fame which recognizes individuals who have made an exemplary contribution to California Community College Baseball.

Al also enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, golfing, swimming, playing tennis, organizing sports pools, attending Stanford football games, fantasy football, being a member of the Eagles and the Elks, doing card tricks and telling jokes. His last twenty years were spent with the love of his life, the late Diana Harbaugh. Godspeed Al and Diana on to your next fabulous journey.

Al was blessed with four children. Ted Talboy of Bear Valley, Tim Talboy of Citrus Heights, Ricky Bagnati of Palo Alto, and Rena Gummere of San Francisco. He was also blessed with three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Above all, Al was a loving, dedicated dad, a fun-loving, generous friend and an inspiring, caring coach. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Friends and family are invited to Celebrate Al’s Life on Sunday, October 6, 2pm to 4pm at Don Giovanni’s Ristorante at 235 Castro Street, in Mountain View.

Helen Wen was born in Shanghai, China and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 95 years old.

Scott Hootman was born in Pamona, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 67 years old.

Glen Anthony Souder
February 12, 1963 - September 12, 2019
San Jose, California

Glen Souder was born in Alameda, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 56 years old.

Jon Hoyt was born in Billings, Montana and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 56 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Westmoreland County Memorial Park, 150 Eastside Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Tim Yothers was born in Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 55 years old.

Mutsuko Ukegawa Iwatate
April 10, 1920 - August 31, 2019
Santa Clara, California

At the spring flower age of 99, Mutsuko Ukegawa Iwatate left this life to the next where her husband, Hideo, son, Robert, and many other family and friends were patiently awaiting her arrival. I’m sure the party has definitely started.

Mutsuko, otherwise known as Bachan, was not an overly sentimental person but showed her love and care in actions and gestures. Her life was long and filled with more history than a National Geographic documentary. She was pocket sized. Short and little but with a mighty personality that couldn’t be ignored. It would go against her wishes to lament and focus on her passing so instead, we shall send her off with love and memories of a life well lived.

Bachan was born, Mutsuko Ukegawa, in the US in 1920. She left to live in Japan for 8 years and years after her return home, was sent to live in Internment camps during WW2. Her flair for theatrics and singing placed her on the small stage in the camps and propelled her popularity amongst the interned. Her status as an interned did not stop her from finding her life’s love and partner. She married Hideo Iwatate in 1944 in Philadelphia. They had 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

She was a tough, hardworking, no nonsense fighter. She was a diligent farmer, an amazing cook, a gorgeous seamstress and she could knit and crochet amazing creations with her eyes closed. Bachan was “yancha”, rowdy, outspoken and always spoke her mind without a filter, shrinking delicate dispositions as she went. When she was a farmer, 2 young men stole her truck from the farm and she followed them and made them bring it back. No fear. Bachan drove a car like she was out of a Dukes of Hazzards episode. She had the care of her grandchildren and jumped the small hill the railroad tracks were on at such a speed that the car went airborne and landed with such force, it caused the kids in the car to cheer and request a repeat to which she replied, “shut up, shut up, don’t tell your parents”.

She did not finish high school so that she could work and allow her younger siblings to complete school, but she read like a scholar and her intelligence could not be denied. She was a living public safety announcement against cooking and napping, having caught the house on fire 3 times but her delicious cooking and ability to mop smoke stains from the ceiling eased the pain of repair expenses.

Bachan had no concept nor did she have the ability to recognize the embarrassment of others. One cannot forget the notorious sausage/weenie incident of 2003, where at a rehearsal dinner, Bachan and Irene dueled with forks over the authorized chicken and unauthorized “weenie”. The evil cackle that was spent from bachan alerted everyone that she had won said battle.

In her 80’s she could still elicit a honked horn while she bent over to pick crab grass out of the ground and she would still challenge anyone who dared to bother her family. No child was safe from her discipline within her scope of reach. There were always other kids living in the house and they too got to experience having a one-of-a-kind bachan while they lived alongside her and her family.

She loved to party and played poker with the best of them. She would have late Hana poker nights with the ladies representing the Japanese Animal House. Fun times were had with those ladies even if the roads were not safe with their driving.

She refused to be old, even when her mind and body refused to cooperate. She remained yancha, a fighter, a troublemaker. My Bachan was vibrant and stormy, loud and loving, tough and talented, harsh and persevering. She sailed through the rough seas of life, and drifted through the calm waters and traveled through her life like a well versed sailor, a naughty pirate and a magical mermaid. May her next life be as full as this life and I hope to meet her again when I, too, have finished my life’s travels.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Garden of the Ascension Memorial Park, Pavia, Ilo Ilo, Philippines 5001.

Thelma Pama was born in Ilo Ilo, Philippines and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. She was 79 years old.

Graveside Service: Thursday, September 5, 2019, 02:00 PM.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Service: Thursday, September 5, 2019, 03:00 PM at Assyrian Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA.

Morasa Bouresh Rockn was born in Ormieh, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 93 years old.

Mary (Marija) Barach, 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 28th at Kaiser Hospital after suffering a stroke. Marija was born to Nikola Kobilić and Jelena Lučić in Vrbica, (Dubrovnik), Croatia where she grew up. Although her family suffered during WWII, her stories about her childhood and growing up in the countryside with her siblings were beautiful and magical. Marija was one of five children; Žarko, Olga, Katica and Tomislav (all deceased). As a young girl she dreamed of coming to America. After a long, circuitous and difficult journey via Belgium and Canada she finally made it to America in 1967 and met her husband, Ljubo Barach. They moved to Sunnyvale in 1969 and created a life together until he passed away in 1999.

Marija was an avid gardener, exceptional cook and devoted wife and mother. She was known to spend hours, every day, tending to her many fruit trees and tomato bushes and she loved to brag about how big her tomatoes were. She lived a very active and social life and was a wonderful grandmother to her three grandchildren. She is survived by her only daughter, Shirley Modrić and her husband Miljenko; grandchildren Nikola, Gabriela and Marin; and many nieces and nephews and their children.

Liturgy will be held in the St. Clare Chapel on the grounds of the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery on Friday, September 6th at 11am.

Yuki Kennedy was born in Okinawa, Japan and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 81 years old.

Martin Jeffery Edwards
March 11, 1959 - August 24, 2019
San Jose, California

Martin Edwards was born in London, England and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 60 years old.

Robert Manuel Gonsalves
December 21, 1933 - August 24, 2019
San Jose, California

Robert "Bobby G" Gonsalves entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on August 24, 2019 at the age of 85, in Morgan Hill after a short battle with lung cancer.

Bob was born in Stockton where he spent most of his youth. He attended St. Mary's High School through his sophomore year and graduated from Avenal High School in 1951. He worked as a real estate agent and business owner and made many wonderful friends in the process. He will be remembered for his love of family, storytelling, his love of sports (especially the 49ers), and his humor and social nature. Bob and Kathy were founding members of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in San Jose. They loved to travel, and were blessed to visit many wonderful destinations over the years.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Kathy Gonsalves (nee Welsh); his parents; and his sister, Diana. He is survived by his three daughters, Lisa Hanson (Mark), Lori Kimball (Shawn), Kristi McCabe (Jeff); nine grandchildren: Bryanna, Colby and Ryan Hanson, Matthew and Emily Kimball, and Micah, James, Joshua and Molly McCabe; his sister, Timi; brother Marc; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Funeral Services will take place on Friday, August 30 at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 366 St. Julie Drive, San Jose, with a viewing at 10am followed by the Mass at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.

Memorial Mass: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 09:45 AM at St Francis of Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA 94518. Tel: 925-682-5447
Graveside Service: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 02:45 PM.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Danville, CA — Harriette Hagey (88 years old) died Wednesday the 21st of August at Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living with her daughters by her side. Ms. Hagey was born on the 9th of August 1931 in San Francisco, CA, She grew up in Burlingame, CA and attended Burlingame High School. She married and went on to raise her children in Campbell, CA. She moved to the East Bay area in 2007.

Harriette was very involved with the Catholic faith and became a Carmeilite. She sang in church choirs at various times during her life and was passionate about opera and singing. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed drawing whenever she could from landscapes to portraits. She enjoyed many friends and family and had a sweet soul and kind heart. Her endless prayers for others was one of her wonderful gifts.

She is survived by her children (Jeannette Cox, Danny Hagey, Janine Schwartz, and Michelle Hoover) and several grandchildren (Alex Schwartz, Nicole Schwartz, Brooke Cox, Trent Cox, Grace Hoover, and Jacob Hoover) all of whom brought great joy to her later years. She will join her father Harry Lemos, mother Marion Lemos, and sister Noel Lemos and granddaughter Abbey Hagey with our heavenly father. She is also reunited at last with her beloved son (Douglas Glen Hagey) whom she will be buried with at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Carmelites (408) 296-8412 santaclarracarmel@sbcglobal.net who were so important to her spiritual growth and faith foundation. The Beddingfield Funeral Service has been entrusted with arrangements.

Evelyn Nellie Jinguji
February 6, 1936 - August 20, 2019
San Jose, California

Evelyn Jinguji was born in Quezon, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Mary Garry was born in Mishawaka, Indiana and passed away in Stanford, California.

Patricia Jane Jones
November 15, 1932 - August 19, 2019
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Monday, August 26, 2019, 02:30 PM.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Patricia Jane Jones was born in North Dakota to Laura Mae and Herb Hagen and died in San Jose, CA surrounded by love. Pat grew up in Portland, OR, attended Oregon State University, and then moved to Berkeley, where she met Robert Jones. They married in 1956 and had two children, Stephen and Lisa.

"She was the most alive person I ever met," says her still-smitten spouse of 62 years. Pat earned a BA in Art History and a MA in Archaeology from San Jose State. Archaeological digs held a special fascination for Pat; she dug and sifted in Scotland, Wyoming and other sites.

Pat taught ceramics, was a realtor, a curator, a tech writer, an avid traveler, consummate hostess and doting grandmother. She prided herself on her needlepoint creations and her essays and poems.

For years Pat contributed to the care of African children whom she met and revisited in Kenya. Later she took up the cause of saving elephants.

Survivors include her husband Robert, daughter Lisa (Rod Fisher), daughter-in-law Karyn Haaland, grandchildren, brother Buzz Hagen, sister Elaine Andrews, nieces and nephews, and dear friends. Her son Stephen predeceased her. The family will hold a gathering to celebrate Pat's life.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Riverhurst Cemetery, 2500 E Main St, Endicott, NY 13760.

Joseph Machata was born in Binghampton, New York and passed away in Los Gatos, California. He was 98 years old.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Rosary at 07:00 PM.
Graveside Service: Thursday, August 22, 2019, 12:00 PM.
Interment: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA.

Helen Hernandez was born in San Antonio, Texas and passed away in Hollister, California. She was 100 years old.

Interment: Eternal Valley Memorial Park, 23287 North Sierra Highway, Newhall, CA 91321.

Maryann Olofsson was born in Illinois and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 71 years old.

Grace Inyang Archibong
September 11, 1943 - August 13, 2019
Sunnyvale, California

Grace Archibong was born in Calabar, Nigeria and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 75 years old.

Mark Muonio was born in Oakland, California and passed away in Davenport, California. He was 24 years old.

Visitation: Sunday, August 25, 2019, 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Ke Wang was born in Jiangsu, China and passed away in Maui, Hawaii. He was 41 years old.

Josraj Nalloor Kuruvilla
February 22, 1951 - August 5, 2019
San Jose, California

Visitation: Friday, August 9, 2019, 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM at St Martin of Tours Church, San Jose, CA.
Rosary at 07:00 PM.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, August 10, 2019, 10:00 AM at St Martin of Tours Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Josraj Kuruvilla was born in Kottayam, Kerala, India and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 68 years old.

Music
Close to Home - Jayson Steed
We Meet Again - Matteo Manfredi
The Book of Love - Piano Royale

Hermogenes Dumaguin Flores
June 13, 1943 - August 3, 2019
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, August 8, 2019, 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM at St Victor Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Mass: Friday, August 9, 2019, 09:00 AM at St Victor Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA.

Hermogenes Flores was born in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Nadine Kubas was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Visitation: Monday, August 5, 2019, 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM at St Lucy Catholic Church, Campbell, CA.
Rosary at 08:00 PM.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 11:00 AM at St Lucy Catholic Church, Campbell, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Isaias Orozco Diaz was born in Michoacan, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Music
Pescador De Hombres - Cesáreo Gabaráin
Cien ovejas - Coral Católica
Más Allá del Sol, Yo Tengo un Hogar - Jose Palcios

Donald Stephen Perez
August 23, 1949 - August 1, 2019
Santa Clara, California

Memorial Service: Sunday, August 18, 2019, 12:30 PM at Jamison-Brown House, 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Donald Perez was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 69 years old.

Andrew Shaffer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 86 years old.

Betty Zyung was born in Venice, Illinois and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 75 years old.

Donald Claude Gehant
September 23, 1938 - July 29, 2019
San Jose, California

Memorial Mass: Saturday, September 14, 2019, 11:00 AM at St Julie Billiart Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Donald Gehant was born in Aurora, Illinois and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 80 years old.

Florendo Martinez Salvador
January 21, 1948 - July 29, 2019
East Palo Alto, California

Visitation: Friday, August 2, 2019, 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Florendo Salvador was born in Philippines and passed away in East Palo Alto, California. He was 71 years old.

Visitation: Monday, July 29, 2019, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Monday, July 29, 2019, 11:00 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park,

Ho Kim was born in Taegu, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 82 years old.

Theresa Wai Tow Leong
March 26, 1928 - July 21, 2019
Foster City, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, 2177 Puowaina Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Our mom received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Hawaii and Master’s Degree in Art from Stanford University. Theresa was a beloved mathematics and science teacher in both Hawaii and California before moving into accounting.

Theresa was an avid reader, enjoyed walking to church and around the neighborhood, and loved spending hours on her garden. She was sharp, strong and loved to share her wealth of knowledge until her sudden passing on July 21.

A memorial dinner will be held at Silver House restaurant in San Mateo on August 24 at 6:30PM. At a time to be determined, our Mom will return to Hawaii for burial in the National Cemetery of the Pacific alongside our father, James.

Graveside Service: Monday, September 16, 2019, 02:00 PM.
Interment: California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Tel: 831-393-9371.

Robert Wygant was born in Troy, New York and passed away in Saratoga, California. He was 93 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Victoria Wells was born in Oakland, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 60 years old.

Visitation: Monday, July 15, 2019, 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox, San Jose, CA.
Trisagion at 07:00 PM.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 11:00 AM at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

He was born on June 28, 1943 in Samos, Greece and came to the US in 1967. He owned Caribbees Liquor Store on Senter Road and was known by his customers as "Pete."

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Voula; children, Christina Kougiouris (Panos), Sofia Efstratiou (Tassos Nicolaou), Venni Efstratiou (Napo Bletsas), and Natasa Iliadis (Michail); nine grandchildren; sister, Aglaia Efstratiou; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis Street, San Jose with a Trisagion Service at 7pm on Monday, July 15 and a Funeral Service at 11am on Tuesday, July 16. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Graveside Service: Monday, July 22, 2019, 10:00 AM.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Domingo Simon Gonzales passed away on July 5, 2019 in Santa Clara, California, at the age of 87.

Domingo was born on March 26, 1932 in Mountain View, California, to John Moreno Gonzalez and Alfonsa Simon Miras Gonzalez of Spain.

Domingo spent his life in Santa Clara County, attending Mountain View High School where he won the Golden Glove for boxing. He served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950’s.

Domingo is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Lea Gonzales; his children, Jan Allen, Jill Eaton, Scott Gonzales, and Belinda Gonzales Haines (Michael); and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Pilar Yatco was born in Manila, Philippines and passed away in Norwalk, California. She was 92 years old.

Jeanne Tajeugni was born in Dschang, Cameroon and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 53 years old.

Karen Elaine Connolly
February 25, 1958 - June 24, 2019
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Karen E (Reily) Connolly, age 61, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019, in San Jose, California. The loss of our beloved, sweet sister leaves very saddened hearts.

Karen was a graduate of West Valley Community College, having earned her Associates of Arts degree.

Her life was challenged by life-long special needs. She was loved by family members and friends. She had a fiercely devoted and loving mother.

Karen maintained a gentle and friendly disposition to all, right to the end of her days. She was a very smart, funny and positive soul who rarely if ever complained. She had an unusual sense of happiness and contentment no matter what her condition or situation. She was accepting, loving and cheerful.

She loved her niece and nephew as they grew up, who in turn loved her dearly. Karen leaves behind sisters Elizabeth and Kathleen; a brother James; a niece Eve and nephew Sam; and nieces Elizabeth Solis and Emily Bachand. She joins her loving parents on the other side.

Mabel Ann Nunn was born on December 1, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to Lottie Mae Nunn and Ollie Stallworth Sr. From the moment this little crumb snatcher was born everyone could tell she had a special presence. Determination and tenderness blended with a sense of adventure.

Growing up in Alabama with her mother Lottie, her sisters Oryko and Henrietta, and bothers Arthur and Robert presented Mabel with many opportunities to develop her curious and loving nature. Times were not always easy but with the love and support of family, Mabel was able to grow into the strong, beautiful, and insightful woman we all came to love. Mabel always had a sense for family, and while a difficult choice, she decided to journey to Philadelphia to connect with her father and siblings Barbara, Cynthia, Mark, Sherry, Clarice, Carmen, Christelle, Patricia, Gregory, and Beatrice.

After graduating from High School in Alabama Mabel made a decision that would change her life. It was time to go to California and see what all the fuss was about. It was in California where she met her former spouse Aleroy Kennon. Together they had Aleroy, Jr. and Kimberly.

In the wake of her daughter Kimberly’s death, Mabel stepped up to raise her grandson Lamar Lee. Understanding the meaning of education she wanted to prove to her children and grandchildren that anyone could achieve their educational goals no matter the circumstances. With that in mind she resumed her education at De Anza College and San Jose State as an adult and graduated at age 48 with a bachelor degree in Social Work. Family, education, and leading a good, spiritual life were the pillars of Mabel's philosophy. She may not have always had much, but you could bet that she would help you even if all she could provide was advice and guidance.

She had a zest for life and looked forward to every chance to catch up with friends and family. She loved music, movies, and being by the ocean.

Her 76 years were full of life and love, and she will be missed by all the lives she touched.

Mabel passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 in San Jose, CA. Mabel Ann Nunn will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her son, Aleroy; grandsons, Lamar, Markeem, and Christopher; great-grandchildren Theodore and Devin; sisters Henrietta, Oryko, Barbara, Cynthia, Sherry, Carmen, Christelle, Clarice, and Patricia; brothers Ollie and Mark; and her former spouse Aleroy Kennon; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones!

Music
When Love Was King - Gregory Porter
They Can't Take That Away from Me - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Anna Pavel was born in Rastov, Russia and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

Salvador Perez was born in Mexico and passed away in Gliroy, California. He was 67 years old.

Clara Harter was born in Oneonta, New York and passed away in Saratoga, California. She was 87 years old.

Adean Harriet Burke Reid
December 8, 1918 - June 17, 2019
San Jose, California

Funeral Mass: Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:30 AM at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Saturday, June 29, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment: East Line Street Cemetery, 2000 Poleta Road, Bishop, CA 93514. Tel: 760-873-6260.

Adean Reid passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 17 at the age of 100. She was born on December 8, 1918 in Eureka, UT to John and Harriet Burke. She moved to Bishop, CA in 1956 and raised her family there until she moved to San Jose in 2007.

She was a long time parishioner of St Thomas of Canterbury and worked closely with the homeless through the church.

Adean was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Don Reid. She is survived by her children, Will Reid (Marsha), and Marilyn Bird (Steve); her grandchildren, Shannon Graves (Art), Shaun Reid (Brenda), Jacob Bird, and Matthew Bird (Cristina); great-grandchildren, Sarah and Jillian Graves; her sister, Sarah Cornia, brother, Mick Jones; her sisters-in-law, Elaine Jones, Bonnie Bauer, and Nanci Burraston (Lee); and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 21 at St Thomas of Canterbury, 1522 McCoy Avenue, San Jose. Interment will be in Bishop, CA.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.
Memorial Service: Friday, September 20, 2019, 11:30 AM at Unitarian Universalist Church, Livermore, CA.

Commander Roy S. Cornwell departed on his final mission on June 15. He was born to John Lee Cornwell and Allie Stribling on Oct 9, 1922 in Nashville, NC.

As a small boy, he dreamed of flying airplanes. He lived that dream to the fullest. Roy packed a lot of adventure into his long life. He enlisted in the Navy and leaned to fly after getting his aeronautical engineering degree from NC State. Shortly thereafter he met the first woman of his dreams, Sara Frances Foster, who was attending William & Mary College in VA and they wed in her hometown of Matthews, VA. They saw the world as Roy traveled with the Pacific and Atlantic fleets. His squadron was the "Top Hats". He had four children: Allie (Scott), Roy Jr., Karen, and David.

After retiring as a Commander from the US Navy, Roy joined LLNL's Z-Division which provides the US Intelligence Community with technical assessments of foreign nuclear programs and weapons capability. He continued accruing pilot miles as a civilian tow pilot, pulling up gliders and releasing them to fly.

After Roy and Sara divorced, he met Loree (Dolores) Mulqueeney Castro who became the next woman of his dreams. They Wed in 1974, and he began life with Loree and her two daughters: Karen (Duffey) and Michele (Michael), both deceased. Roy & Loree were the party hosts extraordinaire. You could always find him serving drinks and conversation behind the bar or out at the BBQ telling jokes and grilling tri-tip. They danced, traveled, attended opera, theater, and community events. Roy spent many years in Pleasanton and Livermore, CA with his final years living near his daughters' in California.

He is survived by his four children, ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. If you would like to make a donation to an organization in Roy's name, the family suggests: The Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org

Commander Cornwell's Final Party will be held on Friday, Sept 20, 2019 with an 11:30 AM Memorial Service at Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore and a 1 PM final Salute and Party in Roy's honor at the Martinelli Event Center. Please join us in Celebrating his many Adventures!

Holland Clare McBride, also known as “Dutch”, departed on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 35. Holland was born on June 21, 1983 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She attended grade school in San Juan Bautista and Morgan Hill, went to High School in Salinas, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from San Jose State University.

Growing up, Holland was a gifted dancer which took her to places across the United States and to Europe. She was an avid sports fan throughout her life, faithfully supporting the San Francisco Forty Niners, San Jose Sharks, and Golden State Warriors.

Holland was a bright light who was known for her smile, her giving heart, and her sense of humor that touched the lives of many, and endeared her to all whom she met. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Holly, her brother, Reilly, her maternal grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her loving Yorkshire Terrier, Jake.

A private interment was held. A Mass and Celebration of Life are pending. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to the Preservation Fund of Mission San Juan Bautista in memory of Holland C. McBride:

Perry Brown was born in Spokane, Washington and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 68 years old.

Henry Alexander Barrios-Medina
November 28, 1998 - June 11, 2019
Modesto, California

Henry Barrios-Medina was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Stockton, California. He was 20 years old.

Music
Descansa Mi Amor - El Komander
Yo Te Extrañaré - Tercer Cielo
See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth) - Wiz Khalifa

Frances Zielinski was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away in Saratoga, California. She was 92 years old.

Karen Nelson was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 76 years old.

Witness Cremation: Friday, May 31, 2019, 2:30 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Sumithra Kemparaj was born in Bangalore, India and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 42 years old.

Jerome Cicero passed away in San Jose at the age of 65. He served in the Marine Corps from 1975 - 1977 and worked at the Palo Alto and Menlo Park VA Hospitals for many years.

Jerome is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Cicero; his children, Jerome Cicero Jr of Poconos, PA, Michael Cicero, and Melissa Cicero; five grandchildren, his mother, Evelyn Cicero of Brooklyn, NY; many siblings, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Esperanza Ruiz Olmos
January 8, 1925 - May 23, 2019
Citrus Heights, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.
Memorial Mass: Monday, June 24, 2019, 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.

Esperanza Olmos passed away at her daughter's residence on Thursday, May 23 in San Jose at the age of 94. She was born in Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico to Lauro Olmos and Maria Refugio Ruiz and came to San Jose in November of 1952. She leaves behind her children, Liduvina, Alicia, Rigoberto, Yolanda, Salvador & Daniel. She especially doted on her 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Esperanza will forever be remembered for the love she showered on her family, for her cooking, canning, sewing and gardening and for her willingness to help others at the drop of a hat.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 24 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 325 Willow Street, San Jose.

The family would like to thank Seasons Hospice of San Jose for the loving care they provided to Esperanza and her family during Esperanza's final days. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fremont, CA.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 12:00 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Christian Memorial Park, Palanas, Lemery, Batangas, Philippines.

Servillano Bruce was born in Batangas, Philippines and passed away in Stanford, California. He was 62 years old.

Roberto Lopez was born in Flagstaff, Arizona and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

Salvador was born on Jan 4th, 1916 in Ciudad Guzman, Jal, Mexico and passed away on May 20th, 2019 in San Jose, CA surrounded by his family.

During his life he enjoyed photography and mountain hiking. He kept himself active and independent up to his mid-90s.

He will be remembered by a large extended family and friends who will miss him greatly.

Melody Young was born in Washington, DC and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 65 years old.

Graham Douglas Vincent Chloupek
January 9, 1950 - May 18, 2019
San Jose, California

Graham Douglas Vincent Chloupek left us too early, unexpectedly, at the age of 69 on May 18, 2019.

Born January 9, 1950 and raised in Oakland, he ultimately resided in San Jose with his bride of almost 38 years, Patrice. He is missed by his adoring and wonderful children, Shannon & Nicholas, for whom he gave so much - soccer & baseball coach, boy scout leader, study & travel buddy.

Graham earned a BS in Engineering at UC Berkeley (Go Bears!). He got his MBA at Santa Clara University while beginning a lifelong career in technology at GTE Lenkurt, CA Microwave & Siemens (25 yrs). Known for his quiet brilliance, gregarious smile, goofy spirit, and warmth, he loved great wine, classic rock, stamps, the Sharks & Giants, and his tomato garden. With a need for speed he raced his green 1970 911 T Porsche for many decades, car #38 in Porsche Club of America. Proud to be part of the "Big Dogs", his passion for hiking was a major part of his life. One of his many proud moments was conquering Machu Picchu in Peru with Shannon!

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 31 at 11am at Queen of Apostles, 4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose. As Graham loved his Hawaiian shirts, casual attire is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to any cancer research organization.

Graveside Service: Thursday, May 23, 2019, 12:00 PM.
Interment: Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane at Highway 99, Lodi, CA 95241. Tel: 209-334-9613.

Veryle Hunt was born in Smith County, Kansas and passed away in Campbell, California. He was 88 years old.

Laverne Kidwiler was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

Alphonse Egbuna Onyeagwa
December 23, 1949 - May 14, 2019
Cupertino, California

Funeral Service: Thursday, May 30, 2019, 11:00 AM at Cathedral of Faith, 7250 Forest St, Gilroy, CA. Tel: 408-267-4691.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA.

Alphonse Onyeagwa was born in Enugu, Nigeria and passed away in Cupertino, California. He was 69 years old.

Luis Acosta was born in Brooklyn, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 57 years old.

Elizabeth "Betty" Einhorn passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Einhorn and is survived by her children, Linda White (Richard), and Gary Einhorn (Cindy); her grandchildren, Brandon Einhorn (Jennifer), Alexandria Einhorn, Aaron White, Sarah White, and Ryan White; great-grandchildren, Kameron, Arabella, Chase, and Cole; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 20th at Queen of Apostles, 4911 Moorpark Ave, San Jose. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven.

Jung Han was born in Seoul, South Korea and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. She was 90 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Rosary at 07:00 PM.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 09:30 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kameda, 76, passed away on May 9, 2019. She was born in Marshville, North Carolina on July 6, 1942 to the late J.B. Gardner and Atha Lee Gardner. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived her Catholic faith in prayer and love.

She is survived by her husband, Fred Kameda; three sons, Scott (Lisa) Kameda of Paoli, IN, Monty (Heather) Kameda of Santa Clara, CA, and Yonas Kameda of Santa Clara, CA; seven grandchildren, Kiaya Santa, Channing Kameda, Tanner Kameda, Jaden Kameda, Teya Kameda, Sage Kameda and Aariya Kameda; one brother, Arnold Gardner; and two sisters, Linda Faulkner and Janet Sloan of Marshville, NC. She is preceded in death by her brother, Frank Gardner.

The family requests memorials be made to Our Lady of Peace Church, 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11:00 AM at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside Service: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 02:30 PM.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Jason Yu passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, following an auto accident. Jason was born on July 7, 1995, at Northwest Community Hospital in Illinois.

Jason grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and finished middle school at the Western Academy of Beijing. He spent one year at Lynbrook High School and three years at the Harker School. He was the goalie for the Harker varsity water polo team and was awarded MVP in his senior year. He was also a member of the Harker Robotics team, and he was the handyman and IT support at home, fixing everything from garage doors to iPhones.

Jason attended UCSD and Cascadia College, completing his B.S. in Computer Science with distinction from Purdue University in 2017. He was an undergraduate TA at Purdue University. He began his career as a software engineer at Amazon working on AWS cloud service.

Jason loved nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed mountain climbing, hiking, water rafting, and visiting parks. His passion was to "ride my bike and fly my drone". He enjoyed cooking and often cooked Michelin star level meals for his family and friends.

Jason's big smile, humor, and positive attitude were infectious. He was beloved by his colleagues and friends. Jason loved his family. He is survived by his parents, Sharon and Charles: his younger brother, William; and his grandparents, Li, Dingyi and Lanfen. Jason decided to follow Christ last Father's Day.

Services will be on Saturday, June 8 from 10:30 to 1pm at the Alameda Funeral Home, 12341 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga. Burial will follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Jason Yu Memorial Scholarship" at Purdue University: https://giving.purdue.edu/inMemoryofJasonYu.

Luhur Tirto Utomo
April 19, 1938 - May 5, 2019
> Visitation: Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Thursday, May 9, 2019, 02:00 PM.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Luhur Utomo was born in Kraksaan, Indonesia and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 81 years old.

Claudia Mae Dimmitt
November 11, 1926 - April 29, 2019
Pleasant Hill, California

Funeral Service: Monday, May 6, 2019, 11:00 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Claudia Mae Dimmitt was born on November 11, 1926 to Army Sgt Joe Miller and Ruby Miller. She attended San Jose State prior to her marriage to Clyde E. Dimmitt, whom she met at a USO event shortly after WWII. They were married for 70 years prior to his passing in 2016. She had six kids and started the lifelong journey of parenting when she was 20 years old and had her last child at age 40. Her priority in life was first and foremost to be a good wife and mother. Her active parenting was soon followed by grandparenting and great-grandparenting. Family was everything to her. She looked forward to each and every holiday family gathering, each and every birthday, and life milestone. She was always joyful about the next event, and loved recapping the last event. One might say that her 92 years were full of life and love. She walked for the March of Dimes door to door through her neighborhood in the early 50's when her 5 year old and 3 year old boys lay in the hospital in isolation with polio during her young adulthood. Later in life she was a behind the scenes supporter of younger family members. Claudia Mae Dimmitt, always remembered, never to be forgotten.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Woodcox (Larry) of Orinda, CA; her sons, Thom Dimmitt (Julie) of Pismo Beach, CA, Steven Dimmitt (Barbara) of Ben Lomond, CA, Jeff Dimmitt of San Jose, and Eric Dimmitt of Maryville, TN; her grandsons, Michael Sargenti, Marc Woodcox (Jessica), Jonathan Woodcox (Kate), Evan Dimmitt, and Levi Mentz (Rachel); her granddaughters, Dakota Phillips, Erika Dimmitt, Skylar Mentz, Hayley Mentz, and Shawna Woodcox; her great-grandchildren, Kyle, Karson, and Mary Woodcox, Avery Wellington, Jaxstin and Charlee Jean Mentz, Scarlet and Harlan Mentz, Forest Turner, and MacKenzie Owens; and her brother-in-law, Lee Dimmitt (Connie) of San Jose.

A Service will be held at 11am on Monday, May 6 at Community Chapel, 1701 Little Orchard Street, San Jose.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Juan Alatorre was born in Tampico, Tamoulipas, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 81 years old.

Jeane Asaro was born in Lubbock, Texas and passed away in Morgan Hill, California. She was 80 years old.

Paul Gamlin was born in San Mateo, California and passed away in Redwood City, California. He was 73 years old.

Sally Hanton was born in Davenport, Iowa and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 82 years old.

Elizabeth Orr was born in French Camp, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Rosary at 08:00 PM.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 01:30 PM at St Victor Catholic Church, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Christine Penaflor was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines and passed away in Stanford, California. She was 64 years old.

Josephine Antonette Eichele
September 20, 1930 - April 13, 2019
San Jose, California

Josephine Eichele was born in Staten Island, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Claire Martoglio was born in Ridgefield, New Jersey and passed away in Morgan Hill, California. She was 79 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.
Memorial Mass: Friday, May 3, 2019, 11:00 AM at St Lucy Catholic Church, Campbell, CA.

Nancy Gadbois was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Campbell, California. She was 63 years old.

Nancy passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8 at the family home in Campbell. She is survived by her loving husband, Dave; mother, Rosemary Chivers; daughters, Julie and Katy McKay, and Lea Gadbois; sons, Daniel Tating, Paul and Scott Gadbois; grandchildren, Phoenix, Kenya, Haven, Dominic, Brevin, Brody, Kiera, Lydia, and Haylee; brothers, Dennis Chivers (Lynda), Tom Chivers (Susie), and Larry Chivers (Anna). Nancy worked for over 30 years as an Ophthalmic Assistant. She loved sewing, going to classic car shows with her beloved husband, and attending country music concerts. She also enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren and her yellow lab Molly. She will be missed by all the lives she touched.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM on Friday, May 3 at St. Lucy Parish Church, 2350 Winchester Blvd., Campbell.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the San Diego Women's Foundation https://sdwomensfoundation.org or One Light Global

John Lawrence Verdon
September 26, 1963 - April 6, 2019
San Jose, California

John Verdon was born in San Mateo, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 55 years old.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 12:00 PM at Chapel of Lights, Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA.

Joyce Coleman was born in Auckland, New Zealand and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 88 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Union Presbyterian Church, 858 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024. Tel: 650-948-4361.

Francella Stevens was born in Marshall, Texas and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 64 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA.

Ok Kim was born in South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Beloved wife and mother succumbed to her 15 year battle with cancer on March 31st. She was born to Paul (deceased) and Sue Dileo on June 19, 1956. She was a graduate of San Jose State University and was a teacher for seven years. Her main job however was raising her daughter Wendy.

Special thanks to doctors Susan Smarr and Lucy Song and the hospice staff at Kaiser Permanente. A celebration of life for Jennifer will be held at a to be determined date and location.

Brendan Moran, 89, passed away on March 29th, 2019 in Santa Clara surrounded by his loving family.

Brendan was born to John and Brigid Moran, on April 24th, 1929, in Newport, County Mayo, Ireland and was one of 8 children. He immigrated to the United States in 1955 and spent 41 years as a civil engineer working on some of the largest public works projects in the Midwest and California. While he was an avid golfer, he most cherished spending time with his family.

Brendan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Matilda; children, Paul (Nancy), John (Angela), Colm (Kristine), and Mary Johnson (Jim); 15 grandchildren; brothers, John Moran of Westport, Ireland, and Anthony Moran of Kilkenny, Ireland.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, April 5th at Sacred Heart Parish, 13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Burial will follow at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

Music
After All These Years - Foster & Allen
Darlin’ Say You Will Love Me When I’m Old - Foster & Allen
When My Blue Moon Turns Gold Again - Foster & Allen

Maria Coelho was born in Angra, Azores and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 84 years old.

Bernhard Fredrich Henschke
November 24, 1933 - March 26, 2019
Santa Clara, California

Graveside Service: Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 02:00 PM.
Interment: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA.

Bernhard Henschke was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 85 years old.

Marion Lafave was born in Albany, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Teresa Rocha Mastroieni
June 12, 1933 - March 24, 2019
Los Banos, California

Teresa Mastroieni was born in Madeira, Portugal and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 85 years old.

Trevor Tangerose was born in Illinois and passed away in Stanford, California. He was 21 years old.

Meria Mikhaeil was born in Hamadan, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 93 years old.

Otto Eichele was born in Staten Island, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 92 years old.

Purificacion Florendo Rojas
February 2, 1925 - March 20, 2019
Morgan Hill, California

Purificacion Rojas was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines and passed away in Morgan Hill, California. She was 94 years old.

Music
Unforgettable - Michael Bublé
Moon River - Andy Williams
My Way - Frank Sinatra

Funeral Mass: Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 09:30 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, Santa Clara, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. Tel: 888-204-3131.

Soledad Soza was born in Manila, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 89 years old.

Patrick Joseph Dougherty
August 19, 1962 - March 17, 2019
San Jose, California

Patrick Dougherty was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 56 years old.

Roy Alfred Wellman
December 16, 1937 - March 17, 2019
Mountain View, California

Roy Wellman was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 81 years old.

Graveside Service: Monday, March 25, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Memorial Service: Saturday, March 23, 2019, 02:00 PM at United Church of Christ, Campbell, CA.

Jason Choi was born in Seoul, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 46 years old.

Mary Harvey was born in New Prague, Minnesota and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Rona Cohen was born in Brooklyn, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Maryam Azoo was born in Dohuk, Iraq and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 87 years old.

Chinedu Nwobi was born in Orlu, Nigeria and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 52 years old.

Funeral Service: Friday, March 22, 2019, 11:00 AM at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery Chapel, Los Angeles, CA 90007.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery, 1831 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Tel: 323-734-3155.

Mary Florence was born in Scurry, Texas and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 90 years old.

Nancy Kenney Wright passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 88 after receiving hospice care since January. She was a native San Franciscan who graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and San Francisco College for Women (Lone Mountain) before becoming a teacher.

Nancy traveled (1956-57) to West Germany to teach students on an American military base. While there, she met Victor Wright, a former U.S. Marine and fellow teacher. Nancy was bright, beautiful and a woman of faith. Victor, a Washingtonian, followed Nancy back to California. Once there, he converted to Catholicism and the two were married and raised five boys together.

Nancy went back to school and obtained a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from SJSU. She worked at Mission College as their Educational Transition Coordinator. She very much enjoyed the companionship of her friends who were members of "The Steel Magnolias" and "The Turtles." Nancy and Victor found time to travel the world together, visiting 6 of the 7 continents. They both enjoyed their time in the St. Basil's Couples Club at St Lucy's parish. They were also part-time "snowbirds" in Arizona during their retirement years before

Nancy leaves behind 5 beloved sons: Kenney (Terri), O'Neil (Theresa and twin daughters, Abigail and Annie), Coleman (Kelly and daughter, Kasey Marie), Karl and Shelby. She also leaves behind nieces, Siobhan Kenney and Erin Kenney; nephew, Jim Kenney and their families.

Friends and family are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass for Nancy at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, 1522 McCoy Ave., San Jose, CA. The family invites donations in Nancy's name to the National Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: www.pancan.org.

Carole passed away Wednesday March 5, 2019, 4 days after what would have been her 66th wedding anniversary

She was predeceased by husband, Robert; and son Michael. She leaves behind sons, Cameron and Brad; grandson, Christopher (Brittany); and great-granddaughter, Henley Rose.

She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A master seamstress, her hobbies included bowling (at age 86 she could STILL outbowl all of us), volunteering at Flint Center, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, touring the United States, and her beloved church chorale ensemble.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.
Memorial Service: Saturday, March 23, 2019, 05:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, San Jose, CA.

Kenny Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, April 20, 2019, 10:30 AM at South Broadway Baptist Church, Pittsburg, KS, CA.
Graveside Service to follow.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Garden of Memories Cemetery, 149 S Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Tel: 620-231-9235.

Juanita Jopp, 93, formerly of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on March 3, 2019 in San Jose, CA, with both her daughters by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at South Broadway Baptist Church in Pittsburg, KS on Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Moss officiating. The family will receive friends after the service, with burial to follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Juanita was born in Baxter Springs, KS on June 15, 1925, the daughter of Mabel Phillips Hardy and Clifford Hardy. She graduated from high school in Riverton, KS in 1942 as valedictorian and was hired as private secretary to the chief engineer during the building of the Jayhawk War Plant near Crestline, KS. She then worked in Ohio in the same capacity for Aluminum Co. of America, the first war plant to earn the Army-Navy E for excellence in war production.

Returning home, she continued her studies in business and finance at Pittsburg State University.

Juanita met her future husband, Ralph Jopp, in November 1943 while he was stationed at Camp Crowder near Neosho, MO. They were married at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, February 17, 1945 after his return from the war in the Pacific.

They resided in Baxter Springs, KS from 1949-1961. They had two daughters, Linda and Sherry. An accomplished seamstress, Juanita enjoyed sewing dresses for them throughout their school years. She never missed a school activity or sporting event of her children and grandchildren.

A Pittsburg resident from 1961 to 2015, she was employed by the Jones Department Store office for several years until the store closed in 1974. A devoted daughter, she provided support and care for her mother who lived in Joplin until her death in 1985.

Juanita was an active member of South Broadway Baptist Church where she participated in the women’s auxiliary and was a Bible School teacher. Memberships were held in the Farm Bureau, the American Business Women’s Association, the Christian Women’s Club, where she enjoyed her Bible study group, and the Sunflower Kiwanis Club. She formed a Sewing Circle of neighborhood friends which met for nearly 40 years. She also derived joy from being a Girl Scout leader and mentoring students at Lakeside School to help them become better readers.

Juanita’s abiding commitment was to the Mt. Carmel/Via Christi Auxiliary. She volunteered for 29 years and served 6500 hours as a Pink Lady in the Gift Shop.

Juanita loved to travel and was proud to visit all 50 states with her husband. They also drove across Canada several times. At age 70, she obtained her first passport and during the next decade traveled to Europe many times with her daughters, as well as taking Caribbean, Mediterranean and Alaskan cruises.

In 2015, Juanita moved to an independent senior living community near her daughter, Linda, in San Jose. Except for profoundly missing her Kansas family, she was able to enjoy life to the fullest until the end, maintaining an active interest in current events and engaging in the social life of her living community. She was devoted to her family, generous, courageous, and she made friends wherever she went.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband in 1989, her parents, and a brother, Dr. Clifford Hardy. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Goytia of San Jose, CA and Sherry Turnbull and husband Mark of Pittsburg; a brother, Dr. Glenn Hardy of Fayetteville, AR; and a sister, Mary Blanchard of Santa Cruz, CA. Other survivors are three grandchildren, Valerie Turnbull Frounfelter and husband, Trevor, of Joplin, MO; Jared Turnbull and wife, Rebecca, of Pittsburg; and Chad Goytia and wife Sarah of Santa Cruz, CA; and 7 great-grandchildren: Jackson, Nolan, Hayden, Weston, and Channing Turnbull, and Landon and Scarlett Frounfelter; and many nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be made to either the Mt. Carmel Foundation, PO Box 1173, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762; or to South Broadway Baptist Church, 1322 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

Kangli Shen was born in China and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

Lilli Vera Champagne
November 22, 1935 - March 2, 2019
Cupertino, California

Lilli Champagne was born in Borup, Denmark and passed away in Cupertino, California. She was 83 years old.

John Bruce Stewart, 92, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019 surrounded by family.

John was born in Troy, New York to the Rev. James Kirkpatrick Stewart and Hazel Lynam Stewart. He loved music and learned to play the trombone and piano. In high school at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield, MA he performed in the choir, glee club, orchestra, band and jazz band. In 1947 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

John worked for the Pure Oil Co. in Chicago, IL and soon transferred to their oil refinery in Toledo, Ohio. In Ohio, he met his future wife, Caroline Beck. They were married on May 8, 1954.

In February 1955, John took a new position where he worked in instrumentation and nuclear power engineering at General Electric Co. in Lynn, MA for 15 years and the family home was in Marblehead, MA. The family moved to Saratoga, CA in 1968 when John transferred to the GE Nuclear Division in San Jose, CA. He worked for them in Zurich, Switzerland from 1970-76 designing nuclear power plants for Switzerland and Italy. He was president of the American Men’s Club, and on the board of the International Schools in Zurich, Switzerland.

After six years abroad, the family returned to Saratoga where life led to college graduations, weddings and grandchildren. The family shares very happy memories of celebrating John and Caroline’s 50th wedding anniversary on the Big Island of Hawaii together in 2004, many ski trips to Tahoe, golf and delicious home cooked family meals. He and Caroline thoroughly enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and the U.S.

He cherished every moment spent with family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Caroline; their three children, John Jr. (Jan), William (Anne), and Susanne Cambern (Tom); and seven grandchildren, Ben (Megan), Kate, Greg, Maeve, Kyle, Emily and John.

He was interred on March 16, 2019 at a private family ceremony at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070.

Barbara Jeanne Hatter
December 17, 1935 - February 27, 2019
Morgan Hill, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Upper Mabel Cemetery, Mohawk River Rd, Marcola, OR 97454.

Barbara Hatter was born in Redondo Beach, California and passed away in Morgan Hill, California. She was 83 years old.

Lawrence Everett Lien
February 16, 1935 - February 27, 2019
San Jose, California

Lawrence Everett “Bud” Lien was called home on February 27, 2019. He passed peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by family.

Bud was born in Lakota, North Dakota on February 16, 1935 to Clarence and Agnes Lien, joining his older sister, Clarine. The young Lien family soon relocated to Crookston, Minnesota, where he attended local schools and until his enlistment in the US Air Force in 1953. After honorably completing his service to his country, Bud began his career at automobile dealers in Crookston and Minneapolis. He was then prompted by a former co-worker and friend to accept a position at San Jose Ford in 1961. Soon thereafter he accepted another positon at Joe Kerley Lincoln Mercury where his career would span 43 years until his retirement in 2005. It was in the early years in San Jose that he and Agnes (nee Koolstra), also originally from Crookston, were married. They were blessed with three sons.

Bud served his church family at SJCRC for over 55 years in many capacities: greeter, coffee server, youth leader, custodian, building & grounds committee member, deacon and elder. Bud’s faith was prominent in how he lived his life. His prayer for family and friends was that they too would come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 8:1-17.

Bud is survived by his wife Agnes and three sons, Jeff (Paige), Mike (Laura) and Ken. He is also survived by five beloved granddaughters, Clara, Briana, Aubrey, Cassidy and Amanda, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and nine nieces and nephews. Bud was predeceased by his parents and sister.

Interment was private at Los Gatos Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life service will be held at San Jose Christian Reformed Church, 5150 Camden Avenue, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Memorial gifts may be made to the SJCRC / Bud Lien Memorial Gift Fund.

Visitation: Monday, March 4, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Witness Cremation: Monday, March 4, 2019, 12:30 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Huayun Yang was born in Xin Tai, China and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 61 years old.

Darryl Marshall was born in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 61 years old.

Mary Fray was born in Preston, England and passed away in Stanford, California. She was 85 years old.

Michael Kennedy was born in Alton, Illinois and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 79 years old.

Rodolfo Manlutac Cordero
March 30, 1937 - February 23, 2019
Santa Clara, California

Visitation: Saturday, March 2, 2019, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 2, 2019, 12:00 PM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Interment: La Pieta Memorial Park, McArthur Highway, Angeles City, Pampanga, PI 2009.

Rodolfo Cordero was born in Angeles City, Philippines and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 81 years old.

Theodore Erskine Gehrke
April 1, 1939 - February 23, 2019
Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Ted was born in Portland, OR on April 1, 1939 to Leonard Henry Gehrke and Eugenia (Taylor) Gehrke. He spent his youth as an "Army brat" as his father was transferred around the US during World War II.

In his early adult years he lived in New York City and managed several emerging jazz and rock bands, their concerts and tours (US and Europe) and record albums. He married Elizabeth Turner in 1967 and in 1968 they moved to the SF Bay area. In 1972 he became the Student Union Program Board Advisor at San Jose State University, where he guided a student board on the booking and producing of music and other arts acts. He later ran the Student Union Art Gallery.

In 1981 he inaugurated, with Rick Bates and the Program Board, the San Jose State Fountain Blues Festival - now called the San Jose Fountain Blues and Brews Festival - which has had an (almost) continual annual run in downtown San Jose. He continued to be a very vocal and real supporter of San Jose State University and the City of San Jose.

He was an accomplished poet, an excellent golfer, and a contributing member of his Redwood Estates community where he and his family have lived for 46 years. One of his proudest successes as a member of RE Water Board was helping to stop part of the Santa Cruz mountains from logging.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; twin daughters, Lucia Arredondo and Sierra Gehrke; daughter Crystal Hoffman; and by his twin granddaughters, Evangeline "Eva" Belle Arredondo and Josephine "Josie" Jane Arredondo. On behalf of Ted and the family, to continue his legacy of the Fountain Blues and Brews Festival, remembrance donations can be made to the non-profit Festival at www.fountainblues.com. Also, please support this year's 38th annual event by attending Saturday, June 22nd, 2:00-8:00 PM at Cesar Chavez Park.

He will mostly be remembered as a mentor to young people, an enthusiastic promoter of all music and the arts, a raconteur, as well as a loving and devoted father and husband. Here was a man who truly reveled in his family, friends and community. A Memorial Gala is to take place Saturday, March 30. Please email Elizabeth at TedGmemory@gmail.com for details. Another special tribute/fundraiser will take place at a later date at the Poor House Bistro. Check www.fountainblues.com for details.

Florence Groch Turek
August 2, 1932 - February 22, 2019
Saratoga, California

Interment: St Hedwig Cemetery, 500 Eggert Crossing Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08638. Tel: 609-396-9068.

Florence Turek was born in Trenton, New Jersey and passed away in Los Gatos, California. She was 86 years old.

Richard Vernon Hayes
March 11, 1932 - February 20, 2019
Santa Clara, California

Richard Hayes was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 86 years old.

Frank Leo Lombardo
February 18, 1932 - February 20, 2019
San Jose, California

Funeral Service: Friday, March 8, 2019, 01:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Beloved brother, wonderful uncle and great-uncle to 21 nieces and nephews. Services to be held at Community Chapel, 1701 Little Orchard Street, San Jose Friday March 08, 2019 1P.M. Graveside to follow.

Shiu So was born in Shanghai, China and passed away in Stanford, California. He was 89 years old.

Carlos Uht was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 69 years old.

Visitation: Monday, February 25, 2019, 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Funeral Mass: Monday, February 25, 2019, 03:00 PM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside Service: Friday, March 1, 2019, 11:30 AM.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

CRUZ LECHUGA passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the age of 64. Cruz’s passing was peaceful and serene; he was surrounded by his loving family and close friends at his passing. Cruz was a devoted and attentive father, grandfather, and friend, and his spirit, sense of humor, and the great love he expressed for his family will be greatly missed. Cruz was preceded in death by his beloved mother and stepfather, Soledad Torres Serrano and Gil Serrano; his brother, John T. Lechuga; and his daughter, Patricia Lechuga. Cruz is survived by his sister, Guadalupe Lechuga; sons Jesse, Anthony, Jose, and Daniel Lechuga, and daughter Sylvia Lechuga, along with many grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the following for their assistance and support throughout the years: Leticia Gomez, Nicole Lujan, Lizet Leal, and Susie B., and is grateful to everyone at Regional Medical Hospital for their caring support through a most difficult illness. Special thanks to Father Barry O’Toole for his wonderful ministering of final rites.

On Monday, February 25, 2019, a memorial service / visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., immediately followed by a funeral Mass at 3:00 p.m., at Church of the Ascension, 12033 Miller Avenue (Miller at Prospect Road), in Saratoga, CA 95070

On Friday, March 1, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., interment and graveside services will be held at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024.

The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made, in Cruz’s honor, to the San Jose chapter of the Salvation Army; to Sacred Heart Community Services in San Jose; or to your favorite charity.

Judith Gracia was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 68 years old.

Byron Low was born in Stanford, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 59 years old.

Niran George was born in Baghdad, Iraq and passed away in San Ramon, California. She was 71 years old.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 11:30 AM to 04:30 PM at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA.
Graveside Service: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 09:30 AM.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Antonio Pacheco was born in Huajimic, Mexico and passed away in Los Gatos, California. He was 92 years old.

Genevieve Talavera was born in Jerome, Arizona and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 82 years old.

Lyudmila Georgievna Abrosimova
March 20, 1947 - February 12, 2019
San Jose, California

Visitation: Sunday, February 17, 2019, 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Lyudmila "Lucy" Abrosimova was born in Leningrad, Russia and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 71 years old.

Music
Romance from Snowstorm (1965) - Georgy Sviridov
Belle - Patrick Fiori, Garou & Daniel Lavoie
They Can't Take That Away from Me - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Amanda Hui-Ling Gray
December 23, 1963 - February 12, 2019
Campbell, California

Funeral Service: Sunday, February 17, 2019, 02:30 PM at Ark Baptist Church, 380 Montague Expwy, Milpitas, CA 95035. Tel: 405-526-1312.
Graveside Service: Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 10:00 AM.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Amanda Gray was born in Chi-Ayi, Taiwan and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 55 years old.

Trinity Grace McArthur
February 12, 2019 - February 12, 2019
San Jose, California

Trinity McArthur was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 0 years old.

Brigitte Henriette Cooper
June 14, 1943 - February 11, 2019
San Jose, California

Brigitte Cooper was born in Neutr, Czech Republic and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 75 years old.

Visitation: Thursday, February 28, 2019, 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Gregory Ajimura was born in Palo Alto, California and passed away in Pahrump, Nevada. He was 58 years old.

Graveside Service: Thursday, February 14, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Shin Ja Ahn was born in Seoul, South Korea and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 74 years old.

Gloria Ortiz Fernandez
January 29, 1928 - February 7, 2019
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, February 14, 2019, 02:00 PM.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Gloria Fernandez was born in Musquiz, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 91 years old.

Witness Cremation: Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment: Private.

Nghiep Nguyen was born in Hanoi, Vietnam and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 68 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: St Helena Public Cemetery, 2461 Spring St, St Helena, CA 94574. Tel: 707-963-3544.

Asmund Pedersen was born in Tjotta, Norway and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 77 years old.

Debra Pilar Erens
September 29, 1956 - February 4, 2019
Santa Clara, California

Debra Erens was born in Mountain View, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 62 years old.

Cherylene Yuk Gean Vercelli
March 30, 1946 - February 3, 2019
Palo Alto, California

Cherylene Vercelli was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 72 years old.

Souria Mesho Alkurjy
February 12, 1951 - February 2, 2019
San Jose, California

Souria Alkurjy was born in Kirkuk, Iraq and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 67 years old.

Margaret Adam was born in Los Angeles, California and passed away in Cupertino, California. She was 90 years old.

Michael Lee was born in Anhui, China and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Victoria Ravasco sang her departure out of this life at the age of 95. She was born in Campobello De Mazzara, Sicily and was raised most of her young life in Casablanca, Moricco where she married Michel, the forever love of her life. Michel passed away in 2011 and she has been anxiously waiting for this moment of their reunion.

She and Michel emigrated from France to the US in 1966 to join her Family in California, including her older brother Nino Fagianno (deceased) of Santa Cruz. Victoria is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Angelina Fagiano of San Jose; a large number of nephews and nieces including Marie-Jeanne Dyer who was lovingly devoted to taking great care of her in the last years of life. Victoria was always grateful for the warmth and attention of the staff at Glorian Manor in San Jose, especially Rebecca.

The last song she sang before she fell asleep into eternity was J'e Ne Regrette Rien (I Regret Nothing). Private services will be held on Saturday, February 9. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Santa Cruz

Anna Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

Keiko Lewis was born in Kyoto, Japan and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Visitation: Friday, February 1, 2019, 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Graveside Service: Monday, February 4, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Loiue Ting was born in Rangoon, Burma and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. She was 96 years old.

Johnny Lawrence Williams
February 5, 1930 - January 28, 2019
San Jose, California

Johnny Williams was born in Columbus, Ohio and passed away in Gilroy, California. He was 88 years old.

Helen Marsha Magnus
February 10, 1931 - January 26, 2019
San Jose, California

Helen Magnus was born in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 87 years old.

Saman Makhtoumi
October 5, 1990 - January 25, 2019
Woodland Hills, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, January 31, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA.

Saman Makhtoumi was born in Gonbad, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 28 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 10:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Bundang Memorial Park, 79 Saenari-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Kyounggi-do, South Korea.

Sohee Shin was born in South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 37 years old.

Music
No music

Lucy Mae Bankhead-Kidd
July 17, 1946 - January 22, 2019
San Jose, California

Visitation: Monday, February 4, 2019, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM at True Vine Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Funeral Service: Monday, February 4, 2019, 10:00 AM at True Vine Baptist Church, San Jose, CA.
Interment: Tod Homestead Cemetery, 2200 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505..

Lucy Bankhead-Kidd was born in Youngstown, Ohio and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 72 years old.

Music
Jesus Loves Me - Whitney Houston
Order My Steps - GMWA Women of Worship
Take My Hand, Precious Lord - Mahalia Jackson

Myron Bowen was born in Iowa, Kansas and passed away in Campbell, California. He was 90 years old.

Amarjit Kaur was born in FZR, India and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 65 years old.

Weston Alexander Roseberry
October 15, 1994 - January 18, 2019
San Jose, California

Memorial Mass: Friday, January 25, 2019, 04:00 PM at St Lucy Catholic Church, Campbell, CA.
Rosary at 03:30 PM.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Weston Roseberry was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Longmont, Colorado. He was 24 years old.

Ronald Cox was born in Rhode Island and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

John Alexander Herman (also known as Dr. John or “DJ”) passed away on Jan. 14th having spent his life committed to service while spreading wit, warmth, and exuberance to everyone he met. John was a graduate of Cornell University, NYU Medical School, and became a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, 78th USAF Hospital, Hamilton Air Force Base, CA. There he cared for wounded soldiers returning from Vietnam and found his calling to help others.

Recognizing the impending diabetes epidemic, John spent 25+ years at San Jose Medical Group as a practicing Physician of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology working extensively with Hispanic patients with diabetes. Summers were filled educating and treating diabetic children at Camp De Los Niños and Camp DJ at Sequoia Lake, named in his honor. And for three decades, John was an active Board member of the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara, fundraising and providing diabetes education programs to the local community.

John also taught at UCSF for 40 years as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, guiding hundreds of first-year medical students to provide comprehensive medical and emotional care to low income patients. And as a cancer survivor, John volunteered at Cancer CAREpoint sharing his compassion, care, and good humor to those in Silicon Valley touched by cancer.

In 2008, John was recognized by the California State Senate with a Lifetime Achievement and Service Award for his meritorious service to humanity.

John was passionate about gardening, enjoyed hiking with his best friend Frank, traveling the world with his wife Edna, painting, and spending time with his family.

John’s loving spirit will be carried on by his wife of 53 years, Edna Herman; daughter, Michelle Herman; daughter and son-in-law, Erica and Denis Baylor; and grandchildren, Michael Alexander and Jason John Baylor.

Guanghui Jin was born in Beijing, China and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 75 years old.

Witness Cremation: Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 11:00 AM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA.
Interment of Cremated Remains: Private.

Hanh Tran was born in Saigon, Vietnam and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 62 years old.

Eloise Mayhugh Congdon
March 17, 1918 - January 7, 2019
Redwood City, California

Eloise Congdon was born in Walton, Kentucky and passed away in Redwood City, California. She was 100 years old.

Sam Choe was born in Iksan, South Korea and passed away in Stanford, California. He was 67 years old.

Nanajan Gharamani-Dizajtakieh
March 15, 1952 - January 6, 2019
San Jose, California

Nanajan Gharamani-Dizajtakieh was born in Urmyah, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 66 years old.

Danny Nicholas Tsouvas
July 12, 1966 - January 5, 2019
Santa Cruz, California

Danny Tsouvas was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 52 years old.

Anthony Bura was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 83 years old.

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of San Luis Obispo County, CA.
Memorial Service: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 03:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA.

Julie Martinez was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 55 years old.

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