BFS - Obituaries 2023

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James Joseph Crampsey Jr
May 17, 1949 - December 31, 2023
San Jose, California

James Crampsey was born in Allenstown, Pennsylvania and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

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

Hitomi Gates was born in Fresno, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 74 years old.

Alan Kenneth Newcomb (known as Ken) passed away December 27, 2023 after suffering a series of strokes. Ken was born in Spokane, WA on July 23, 1936 to WK and Grace Newcomb. He grew up in Spokane, Yakima and Seattle, WA along with his brother Duane.

Ken graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle in 1954. He attended the University of Washington where he graduated in 1958. He met his wife Janet in Mount Vernon, WA and they were married in Burlington, WA in 1959. Their first son Terry was born in 1960. Later in 1960 they moved to San Jose, CA where their son Chris was born in 1961 and then Mark in 1966.

Ken worked with his father at the Los Gatos Firestone for several years before getting his teaching credential. He taught 6th grade at Blossom Hill Elementary where he directed his classes in a yearly melodrama before moving on to teach at Fisher Junior High School where he also coached volleyball, basketball and soccer. His students remember him as a very enthusiastic and inspiring teacher and coach.

Ken enjoyed bowling, softball, golfing, ping pong, playing basketball and was an avid gardener and sports fan. He took his family on many memorable camping, fishing and backpacking trips.

Ken was loved and is remember fondly by his sons and eleven grandkids Trevor, Rowan, Lauren, Will, Seamus, Griffin, Elizabeth Rose, Alex, Allison, Eowyn and Elizabeth Grace, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ken's life will be celebrated with an open house at the family home in Cambrian Park on Saturday, January 20th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Friends and family are invited to stop by and share their remembrances of Ken.

Angelina Louise Artana
January 12, 1926 - December 24, 2023
Saratoga, California

Graveside Service: Friday, January 12, 2024, 11:00 AM
Interment of Cremated Remains: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Angelina Louise Artana (Besio), 97, of Saratoga, CA, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. She was born on January 12, 1926, in San Francisco, CA, to John and Lucy Besio.

Angelina was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Rinaldo Artana, and her brother, Fred Besio. She is survived by her sister, Rose Chiappino and her four loving daughters, Rita (Peter -deceased) Prindle, Cathy (Troy - deceased) Stansberry, Elaine (David) Canha, and Annette (Pat) Mulcaire. Each of them carries forward Angelina's legacy of love, strength, and compassion. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, who will forever cherish the memories of their beloved.

Angelina's life was marked by a dedication to the Italian "la bella figura" lifestyle—a commitment to living beautifully and maintaining a positive, healthy and graceful demeanor in all aspects of life. Angie loved to exercise and maintained her fitness well into her golden years with daily neighborhood walks and weekly workouts with her personal trainer, Laura.

Angelina was an avid golfer who found joy on the greens, often enjoying rounds with her beloved husband of 51 years, Leo and cherished friends. Their shared love for the sport was a source of camaraderie and joy, creating lasting memories for those who had the pleasure of sharing the fairways with them.

Angelina also greatly enjoyed traveling the world with family. Her adventures took her to several European countries, as well as Egypt, China, Bermuda and even down under to Australia and New Zealand! Hawaii was a family favorite. These experiences were filled with joy, laughter, and the exploration of diverse cultures, creating cherished moments for everyone who had the privilege of sharing these adventures with her.

Angie was an active member of the Cupertino Federated Women's Club, The Cupertino De Oro Club, The Catala Club of Santa Clara University, and a volunteer with the Friends of the Saratoga Library. Her dedication to these organizations showcased her passion for community service, and her many friends made through these organizations were a blessing to her throughout her life.

A private celebration of Angelina's life will be held on January 12, 2024, in Saratoga, CA, The family would like to thank her caregiver, Juhne Tualacala, for her loving care and for the support received from Grace Hospice of San Jose. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Angie’s name.

May Angelina Louise (Besio) Artana rest in eternal peace, reunited with her beloved husband Leo.

Sarieh Panahpour Bazarshani
June 8, 1931 - December 22, 2023
San Diego, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, January 4, 2024, 11:00 AM
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Sarieh Bazarshani was born in Baku, Azerbaijan and passed away in San Diego, California. She was 92 years old.

Prospero Lopez was born in Brawley, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 93 years old.

Kathleen Anita Conner
July 20, 1943 - December 20, 2023
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery, Reno, NV

Kathleen Conner was born in Massachusetts and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Nancy Huang was born in Wuhan, China and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. She was 83 years old.

David Patrick Scholl
January 6, 1939 - December 17, 2023
Cupertino, California

David Scholl was born in Long Beach, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Yanqing Zhu was born in Shanghai, China and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 64 years old.

Betty Carter was born in Hiawatha, Kansas and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

James Gibson Hillan
October 22, 1937 - November 28, 2023
San Jose, California

James "Jimmy" Hillan passed away in San Jose on November 28. He was born in Both Wellhaugh Village, Scotland on October 22, 1937.

Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Hillan; his step children, Christopher Williams, Stephen Williams, Anne Rumbaugh (Todd), and John Williams (June); his step grandchildren, Phoenix, David, Katelyn, Ian, Emily, and Max; and his nephews and nieces, Annette, Malcom, and Marie.

He was a fantastic grandpa, expert singer on cruise ships, lover of Haggis, and a great dancer. Jimmy was a very Scottish man and will be missed dearly.

Visitation: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM at San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, CA
Witness Cremation: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Lifang Liu was born in Shanghai, China and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 84 years old.

Karen Nordman was born in Unknown and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Leslie Orban was born in Mezofalva, Hungary and passed away in Los Gatos, California. He was 87 years old.

Chamiran "Sherry" Shimmon was born in Hadan, Iran and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 84 years old.

Music
American Pie (Full Length Version) - Don Mclean
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

Laura Hoyle was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 61 years old.

Mary Sole was born in Ohio and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 76 years old.

Patricia Ruth Basinski
September 13, 1932 - November 16, 2023
San Jose, California

Patricia (Trish) Grover Basinski passed away on November 16, 2023. She was a devoted wife and mother, a professional geologist, a lifelong avid reader, and a lover of music and the arts.

Patricia (Trish) Grover Basinski (nee Patricia Ruth Grover) was born at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio TX, on September 13, 1932, the seventh child (of eight) of Marie Jeanettte Durham and Daniel Anthony Grover. The Grover and Durham families had long history in Texas, though both her grandmothers were immigrants to the US.

The family moved to Houston Texas in 1938, when Trish was in 1st grade. In her school days, she took piano lessons, and was often the featured performer at recitals.

Patricia spent one High School year in Van Nuys, California in the Los Angeles area, living with her sister Margaret and her family, before finishing High School in Houston, graduating in 1951. She began college at the University of St Thomas in Houston, and worked as a Stewardess for Trans Texas Airlines for several years in the early 1950s.

Patricia married Erwin James Basinski on August 20, 1955, at St Anne's Catholic Church in Houston TX. They moved to Charleston, where Erwin was stationed in the US Navy. Patricia and Erwin raised five children as the family moved over the years, living in Houston Texas, Virginia Beach Virginia, Clear Lake City Texas, Melbourne Florida. The family moved to Dallas Texas in 1973. At that time, Patricia returned to full time work in retail sales in upscale malls in Dallas.

A few years later, Patricia enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas, where her professors included Nobel prizewinner Polykarp Kusch. She was awarded a B.A. in Geosciences in 1980. After graduation Patricia was employed as a geologist for Wagner Oil Exploration from 1981 to 1985.

In 1985, Patricia and Erwin moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and lived in San Mateo, San Francisco, and Mountain View. During the time living in San Francisco, Patricia worked briefly in retail sales once more.

Patricia and Erwin moved to Santa Barbara in 2005, living there with her sister Mary Jane Walter, before moving back to San Jose 2009, to be closer to their oldest son.

Patricia is survived by her husband Erwin Basinski, her children Mark Basinski, William Basinski, Peter Basinski, Anne Basinski Cody, and Patrick Basinski, her 4 grandchildren, Alexander Basinski, William Basinski, Jack Basinski, and Vivian Basinski, and by her sister Mary Jane Walter. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Texas, California, Oregon, New Mexico and Iowa.

Robert Kaye McDowell
November 12, 1952 - November 7, 2023
San Jose, California

Robert McDowell was born in San Diego, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 70 years old.

Patrick William Young was born at the Presidio of San Francisco to George and Mary Young. The 6th of 8 children, his military family traveled the world, but settled in San Jose, where Pat attended Willow Glen High School and graduated from San Jose State. After graduation, he joined the Internal Revenue Service, where he served for over 40 years. He was very active in his schools, community and the Catholic Church, and he maintained many friendships from those days until his passing.

Following his college years, he met and married the beautiful Elaine Barnes, and they spent their years together involved in the lives of their friends and extended family, which included their many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Pat and Elaine loved Hawaii, and lived in Maui and Honolulu for several years. They returned to San Jose to be closer to their family and friends, where Elaine passed away in 1995. Pat found great support and comfort through his Church, St Julie Billiart.

In 1998, Pat married the lovely Cecilia Rojas, expanding his family to include Cecilia's siblings, children and grandchildren. Pat and Cecilia enjoyed visiting friends and family through their travels in Venezuela, Panama and throughout the United States. Cecilia passed in 2020.

After retiring from the IRS, Pat continued to be active in St Julie's, the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Charities, and Second Harvest. Pat was incredibly interested in and proud of each of his extended family and friends. He had an amazing mind and a phenomenal memory for the joyful events and details of the lives of the many people he cared for and loved. He always had a story to tell, and he will be greatly missed.

He will be laid to rest beside his first wife, Elaine Young on Thursday, December 7 at Calvary Cemetery, Citrus Heights, CA

Judith Ann Lohman was born February 20, 1947 in St. Louis, MO, the second daughter of Louise McKinney Lohman and Ira Henry Lohman, Jr. She grew up in Endicott, NY, and Chappaqua, NY, then moved again with her family to Saratoga, CA, when she was in high school. She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1966 and attended Christian College in Columbia, MO, now known as Columbia College of Missouri.

Judy worked for Pacific Telephone for 29 years, in San Jose and San Ramon, moving to Dublin, CA in 1985 when the new office building was opening. She had many friends through her work, and especially enjoyed the golf, bocce and bowling leagues.

She adored children, especially her niece, Julia Lohman, and nephews Brian, Kevin and Sean Spence, who affectionately called her “Aunt Puny.” Judy was “small but mighty!” She made several trips to Japan to visit her sister Linda and family, and loved to travel. She never missed a family reunion and enjoyed staying connected with the 16 cousins on her father’s side of the family. Judy travelled extensively with friends on cruises throughout North America and Alaska, Central America, and the Caribbean. Las Vegas was a favorite destination and she also enjoyed her trips to Europe, especially a visit to Lourdes.

Cats were always her passion and she rescued and parented many over the years. Judy was admired for the thoughtful gifts she gave, always carefully selected for the recipients. She was a frugal shopper who always loved a bargain! She was devoted to her friends and provided loving support to many.

Judy is survived by her sister, Linda Spence (Robert), brother Guy Lohman (Darline) and sister Dale Lohman; nephews Brian Spence (Kirsten Glass), Kevin Spence (Susan) , Sean Spence (Erin Schorran); niece Julia Lohman; 15 cousins, her beloved cat Minnie and many friends.

Donations in Judy’s memory can be made to an animal welfare organization of your choice.

Michael Clark Genzmer was born on May 9, 1952, to Patricia and George Genzmer and grew up in Los Angeles. He died in Los Gatos, California, on Nov. 1, 2023, with his wife (Kathy Curless) and other friends and family at his side.

Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in geology and went to work at the Jet Propulsion Lab in LA. Later he worked as a systems analyst engineer at Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, California. In 1993, Mike started spending time each summer in Wyoming since Kathy grew up in Lander and owned a cabin in Atlantic City. They were married August 26, 2006, at Lake Tahoe. After 26 years at Lockheed, he retired in 2013 at the age of 61.

Mike was known and loved by many people in California and Wyoming because of his expertise in tai chi and martial arts and for his spiritual guidance. He studied tai chi and martial arts for over 20 years and taught Dancing Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Twenty years ago he was ordained by the Universal Church of the Masters and conducted many weddings and memorials. After his own cancer, he counseled many other cancer patients, taking friends to chemo appointments and helping to take care of them.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Curless, his brother George Genzmer the Third, and his sister KC Genzmer. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother Geoffrey. A celebration of life will be scheduled in Wyoming in the summer. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to your local food bank.

Jeffrey James Whipple
August 12, 1967 - October 28, 2023
San Jose, California

Memorial Service: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 04:00 PM at Belarmine College Prep chapel, Elm St, San Jose, CA 95126. Tel: 408-294-9224
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Jeffrey James Whipple, the eldest son of James and Susan Whipple, died on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in San Jose, California. He was 56.

Jeff was born on August 12, 1967, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where his father was based in the Army. Most of his childhood was spent in San Juan Capistrano, California where he graduated from Dana Hills High School and continued to University of California, Davis where he graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Economics. He settled in San Jose, California after college where he started his finance career in Silicon Valley and built his family with Karen.

His most treasured title was "Dad" to Jake, Zach, and Annie. Anyone who ever met Jeff would quickly learn about his children whom he loved fiercely. He was incredibly proud of them and all that they have accomplished throughout their lives.

Sports were an important part of Jeff’s life growing up as well as throughout his adult life. He played football and baseball for Dana Hills HS and played offensive line for UC Davis. When his children began to play sports Jeff jumped at the opportunity to become a soccer coach, a Little League coach, a softball coach, and a football coach. When he wasn’t coaching his children, he was always on the sidelines cheering them on at every game.

For the past 15 years, Jeff was known as Coach Whipple to many Pop Warner football players in the San Jose area. He looked forward to spending practices, games, and tournaments with his fellow coaches (and friends), and all the players he coached.

Jeff’s 30+ year career in the Finance industry eventually led to him co-founding his own finance business. He enjoyed what he did and found a passion for helping Silicon Valley startups, small businesses, and organizations.

Jeff is survived by his children, Jake (Liz), Zach, and Annie; his brother, Rick (Sheridan); nephew, Ben; and niece, Addy.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Wednesday, November 15th at 4 p.m. at the Bellarmine College Prep chapel; a reception will follow. Please use the parking garage on Stockton and Emory.

John Douglas Whitmore
March 13, 1943 - October 27, 2023
Santa Clara, California

John Whitmore, age 80, died peacefully on October 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Whitmore; his brother, Donald Whitmore; and was the last of this Whitmore family.

John received his A.A. from Yuba College, Marysville, CA in 1964 and B.A. from San Jose State University in 1966. He was a retired Media Equipment Tech from SJSU IRC. He was an avid touring motorcyclist and Pontiac aficionado. He enjoyed collecting Zenith radios, recording equipment, old clocks, jukeboxes, player pianos and vinyl record albums. John was a lifetime member of Death Valley Natural History Association, member of NORCAL Theater Organ Society, Golden Gate GTO's, California Sightseers Motorcycle Club and was a follower of San Francisco 49ers and SJSU Spartan football.

John will be interred next to his parents and brother at East Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento.

Paul Mitsuyoshi Kaneshiro
December 15, 1939 - October 21, 2023
San Jose, California

Witness Cremation: Monday, October 30, 2023, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Memorial Service: Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:00 AM at Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Tel: 650-856-0123
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Paul Mitsuyoshi Kaneshiro was born in Glenwood, Hawaii on December 15th, 1939 and passed away on October 21st, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, LaDonna, daughters, Alanna and Kiyomi, and 5 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple on Nov 17th, 2023 at 11am.

Pablo Nieves Palick, 89, died peacefully on October 15, 2023 with friends by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelino and Maximina Palick.

He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War period. Upon discharge, he worked for the J.M. Smucker Company and later as a correction officer at Soledad State Prison. He enjoyed playing the guitar and ukelele as well as listening to jazz, classical music and attending the theater.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Westmont of Milpitas for their loving care during his stay there. Pablo will be deeply missed by his friends and family.

There will be a service at 3pm on Monday, November 6, 2023 at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Road, Seaside.

Sarah James entered into rest October 14, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Matt James; her mother, Tessie Quezada; her sister, Sandra Ortiz; and her nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 4th at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave, San Jose. Viewing from 12:30-2:30pm followed by Mass at 2:30pm followed by celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sarah's name to the ASPCA.

Music
There Will Be a Day - Jeremy Camp
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Praise You In This Storm - Casting Crowns

Scott Moore was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 53 years old.

Jeffrey Wayne Kavinta
September 16, 1953 - October 5, 2023
San Jose, California

Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayne Kavinta, 70, died Oct. 5, 2023, at Courtyard Care Center in San Jose, California.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 1959 with his family. They lived in Crystal River, Sebring and Fort Lauderdale before they settled in Fort Pierce in 1962.

Kavinta left home in the early 1970s, eventually went back to Cleveland and then moved to Chicago before he landed in San Francisco in 1995. He considered San Francisco his home and lived there for 28 years.

He mainly worked in the floral industry, but he also was a hairdresser. He loved plants and gardening. His passion was square dancing, and he was a member of the Western Star Dancers and danced periodically with the Foggy City Dancers.

Survivors include his sisters, Pamela (Larry) Blandford of Fort Pierce, Florida, and Amy (Jim) Reisner of Palm City, Florida; brother, Jon, of Fort Pierce; two nephews; a niece; two great-nephews; and a great-niece.

Maria Victoria Ortega Magno
January 11, 1974 - October 5, 2023
Santa Clara, California

Maria Victoria Magno was born in Manila, Philippines and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 49 years old.

Graveside Service: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 01:00 PM
Interment of Cremated Remains: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, CA

Anne Marie Nieve, born January 10, 1933, died on October 4, 2023, after suffering a stroke on August 20, 2023.

The youngest of six children of Manuel and Rosario Villarreal, survived her siblings, Mary, Manuel, Charles, Ray and Toby.

Born in San Francisco, California, living mostly in the Bay Area, she was mother to 8 Children. Grandmother to 19 Grandchildren and 1 Grandangel. Great Grandmother to 31 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandangel. And, Great, Great Grandmother to 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

In addition to her books, movies and music, she found much pleasure in playing cards; poker and bridge with good friends of the past.

Her love for all variety of music and enjoyment of dancing with family will forever be cherished by all her children.”

William Kurt Koenig
January 7, 1963 - September 26, 2023
San Jose, California

Celebration of LIfe: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 01:00 PM at Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. Tel: 408-269-3133
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

William "Bill" Koenig passed away peacefully with family and friends at his bedside after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in Fresno and attended elementary school in Selma, CA. The family moved to San Jose in 1971 where Bill attended junior high and graduated from Blackford High. He worked at various machine shops in the South Bay area, including 28 years of service at Ceramic Tech in Fremont.

Bill enjoyed cooking and gardening, but really enjoyed the outdoors – going to his nephews' little league games, barbequing, camping, fishing and hunting. His passion was waterfowl hunting and was a longtime member of the Lonesome Mallard Duck Club in Los Banos.

Bill is survived by his brother, Mark and sister, Claudia Cismondi, both of Auburn, CA.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on Sat, November 11 at Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose.

Music
Born In the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen
Against the Wind - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Rochelle Perla Mambaje Samson
September 16, 1982 - September 26, 2023
Santa Clara, California

Visitation: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at St Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Vigil at 07:00 PM
Visitation: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM at St Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Vigil at 07:00 PM
Funeral Mass: Friday, October 6, 2023, 11:30 AM at St Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Graveside service to follow
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA

Rochelle Samson was born in Santa Clara, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 41 years old.

Music
Betcha by Golly, Wow - The Stylistics
Hanging By a Moment (Acoustic Version) - Lifehouse
The Bones (Acoustic) - Maren Morris

Ruth Estrella Morales
December 11, 1966 - September 21, 2023
Harrogate, England

Visitation: Thursday, October 19, 2023, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, CA
Funeral Mass: Friday, October 20, 2023, 10:00 AM at St Martin Catholic Church, Sunnyvale, CA
Graveside Service: Friday, October 20, 2023, 12:30 PM
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA

Ruth passed away peacefully in Harrogate, England on September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Daniel Morales and the mother of Daniel, Sonya, Rebeca, and Victor.

She was the youngest daughter of Victor and Luz Estrella of Sunnyvale, and the sister of Angelica, Veronica, Ernesto, Celina, Zuly, Daniel and Luis.

Ruth graduated from St. Francis High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at SJSU and a Masters in Education, School Administration from National University.

She moved to England to start her life with her husband Dan aka “Chris”. Ruth was a Catholic administrator at her chapel on base. She organized and oversaw faith inspired retreats and activities for her community.

Ruth was proud of her heritage and successfully introduced Mexican traditions in England like “Las Posadas and Las Mañanitas. She was proud of her culture and family traditions and built a community in England around those values.

She had a beautiful smile that brightened up the room and a contagious laugh that filled the air with joy. She was an inspiration to many and a blessing to all. Ruth lived a simple life and by simple rules, “Treat everyone as you would want them to treat you”.

Ruth will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds.

James Marinus Hoogesteger
February 20, 1935 - September 20, 2023
San Jose, California

James Hoogesteger was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 88 years old.

Hollis Herbert Poche Jr
December 8, 1949 - September 18, 2023
Sunnyvale, California

Visitation: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Cathedral of Faith, San Jose, CA
Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 12:30 PM at Cathedral of Faith, San Jose, CA
Graveside service to follow
Interment: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA

Hollis Poche was born in Brush, Colorado and passed away in Cupertino, California. He was 73 years old.

Tachi Liu - 劉大奇
June 12, 1942 - September 17, 2023
Milpitas, California

Tachi Liu was born in Hunan, China and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 81 years old.

Melvin Louie Keys
September 14, 1934 - September 16, 2023
San Jose, California

Melvin Keys was born in Prague, Oklahoma and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 89 years old.

Linda Marie Kenigsberg
August 5, 1941 - September 14, 2023
Saratoga, California

Funeral Mass: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 11:00 AM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA
Graveside service to follow
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Linda Marie (nee Dinneen) Kenigsberg was born August 5, 1941 in Rock Island, Illinois. She left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 14, 2023. Loving wife of 59 years to Will Kenigsberg. Preceded in death by son Michael. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Tom and Katie & David and Paige. Grandmother to Cristina, Ryan, Jared, Matthew (Zara), Nathan, Connor, and Timothy. Oldest daughter of Joseph Malachy Dinneen (5/14/1920) and Ann Catherine Dinneen (3/12/1917), caring sister (sister-in-law) of Jim (Sharon), Joe (Sharon), Pat (Mieko), Cathy, Danny (Peggy and Marilyn), Theresa (Martin), David (Cat), Rita (Guy) and Marty (Ramina).

Linda’s desire to do something meaningful in her life led her to pursue a nursing degree in Peoria, Illinois, and she began her professional career in Chicago. This led to her meeting Will, who had been in a life-threatening auto accident and was hospitalized. His interest in her was not initially matched by hers, but Will’s persistent admiration of her eventually won her attention. They were married in Rock Island, Illinois on July 18, 1964. They lived in Chicago, where Tom was born in 1965. In 1967 the family moved to California, followed by the births of David in 1968 and Michael in 1972.

Linda was a supportive and encouraging mother, believing her children and grandchildren could successfully pursue their dreams. She coached baseball with Will, serving as an awesome third base coach. This showed her desire to participate in the lives of her boys. She encouraged her sons academically and socially, driving them to various events and believing that they could achieve great things. She took great pride in the impact her sons’ lives have had on the people they have served.

She was an example of believing in one’s ability to succeed. After raising her children, she went back to work in the 80’s as a claims analyst, and with Will’s encouragement finished her career as a CEO of an insurance administration company. She used her earnings to generously pay for all her children’s educational expenses, again showing the value she placed on her sons’ success. Her excellent executive skills led to several requests from the company’s board of directors to postpone her retirement.

Linda was an avid traveler, who wanted to teach her children a love for seeing other places while broadening their view of the world. When the family was young, this led to non-glamourous road trips to such places as Willits to see the Skunk Train. The whole family slept in a station wagon. Later trips included Mexico, Hawaii, Italy, and Costa Rica. Linda longed for family time together, sharing her resources to create special memories. This also became a personal passion, and she and Will travelled and cruised the globe as a couple. She visited over 90 countries around the world.

Her relationships with family and friends were an immensely important part of her life. She felt extremely connected to her siblings, nieces, and nephews, always tracking birthdays and life milestones. Her love of family included her extended family as well, eventually leading her to devote hours to researching the clan’s genealogy. She appreciated people, forming deep, often lifelong friendships, whether with friends from the neighborhood, colleagues from work who became true friends, and through her involvement with Will’s MIT college friends. She enjoyed simply spending time with people and was always ready to get out of the house to spend time talking and sharing. More recently, she enjoyed spending time with others through her new passion, playing bridge.

She will be laid to rest near her darling son Michael. She loved Michael’s long curly hair, playfulness, and laughter.

For her loving husband, she was so many mosts - most beautiful, most intelligent, most honest, most hard working, most funny, most best mother, and occasionally, the most playfully scary. And always the most loving.

She will be dearly missed, and loved forever. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to doctorswithoutborders.org.

Music
You Are My Sunshine - The Hound + The Fox
Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme from "Dr. Zhivago") - Andy Williams
To Where You Are - Josh Groban
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Amazing Grace - London Philharmonic Choir

Margarita Iride Gadong
July 10, 1937 - September 3, 2023
San Jose, California

Margarita Gadong was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Kathleen Elizabeth Rogers
July 21, 1942 - August 30, 2023
Los Angeles, California

Kathleen Elizabeth Rogers, 81, of San Jose, California passed away on August 30, 2023 after surviving cancer for years. Kathleen, known as Kay, was born on July 21, 1942 to Irish parents, John and Mary Rogers in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. After immigrating to England with her sister, Margaret, Kay worked in London before continuing to the United States on a secretarial visa.

She travelled throughout the East Coast and the South with a friend, working as a waitress and volunteering at a school for the blind before landing in San Francisco. In the late sixties, early seventies, Kay joined the freedom movement by protesting for liberal causes. During this time, she met life-long friends in the city.

Eventually, Kay settled in San Jose- becoming a US citizen and homeowner. She worked for the City of San Jose for 23 years until retirement. Starting as an apprentice mechanic for the police, Kay moved departments and became the first female street sweeper operator in California. She also proudly worked repairing streets as part of the “Hot Gang”- so nicknamed, as summer days in the Valley were scorching when the crew poured asphalt.

Always active in sports, Kay played tennis with regular partners in community courts around the South Bay. She ran dozens of 10K races and completed the San Francisco marathon. Finally, in her seventies, she practiced hot yoga daily as part of Bikram Yoga San Jose.

Kay also loved Guadalajara Market burritos with hot sauce, films based on true stories, gardening and laughing a lot – with friends and at herself.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Rogers, of Los Angeles; her sister, Margaret Bass, of Orpington, England; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Mauritius, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Kay was predeceased by her sisters Ann and Frances in Africa; and by many stray pets she adopted from the streets including dogs Muffin, Linus and Scrappy Do.

Witness Cremation: Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA

Fatu N. Thadani, 96, husband of Jamuna, passed to a place of peace and love on Monday, August 28th, 2023.

Fatu was born on March 22, 1927 in Karachi to Nenumal and Sounpibai Thadani. While he trained as a mechanical and electrical engineer and built his career at Burmah Shell & Bharat Petroleum in instrumentation, he will always be remembered as a talented cricketer, a patient and loving father and husband and a fierce romantic and idealist, who was loved by many. Always dressed impeccably, Fatu reminded us of the marvels in every day life, with his love for music, singing, and good company. To those who knew him, Fatu was forever young - he impressed us all as a life long student, always engaged and always learning - whether through reading, writing or music. He is beloved and is deeply missed.>/p>

He will be remembered by his son Vijay, daughter Geetanjali, and their spouses Bina and Arun. Loved by his grandkids, Sameer, Amit, Kunal, Priyanka and Nikesh and their spouses Sarine, Sofie, Meha, and Jason. Fondly loved by his great grandkids Otto and Rocco. May he rest in peace.

Sandra Torres was born in Michoacan, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 54 years old.

Graveside Service: Saturday, August 19, 2023, 11:00 AM
Interment: Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond, CA

Duk Haeng Shin was born in South Korea and passed away in Oakland, California. She was 94 years old.

Witness Cremation: Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Scatter at Sea: Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 12:30 PM
Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA

Henry Yi was born in South Korea and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was -5 years old.

Margarito Razon Rodriguez
June 10, 1962 - August 11, 2023
East Palo Alto, California

Margarito Razon Rodriguez was born in Jalisco, Mexico and passed away in Menlo Park, California. He was 61 years old.

Visitation: Friday, August 11, 2023, 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM at St Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Funeral Service: Friday, August 11, 2023, 02:00 PM at St Justin Catholic Church, Santa Clara, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Gloria Cubberly (nee Bardroff) peacefully embarked on her final journey from this world on August 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy as a loving wife, cherished daughter and sister, accomplished professional, beloved friend, and above all, a nurturing mother and grandmother. Born on April 22, 1954 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Gloria was the beloved daughter of Harold and Gloria Bardroff (nee Marchetti). The oldest of three siblings: Harold Bardroff, Alan Bardroff, and Laura Zieger, together, they shared a strong bond that was a source of joy, support, and lasting connections throughout their lives.

Gloria embarked on a journey of love and family, becoming a devoted wife on June 6, 1981 to Ken Cubberly. Together they shared 42 years of a beautiful marriage, enjoying the beach, trying new restaurants, and just spending time together. She also loved training her dog, Rocco, spa days, traveling, and playing Bingo! She found immense joy in basking under the warm embrace of the sun.

Above all, Gloria was a loving mother to her children: Keith Bardroff, Candice Pena, Kristy Cubberly, and Kassie Cubberly. Her role as a mother was her most cherished and rewarding. Gloria's love extended to the next generation as she and Ken embraced the role of grandparents with open arms. She shared a special bond with her grandchildren: Eddie Pena, Emily Pena, Abby Pena, Mya Urias, Ava Urias, Lea Urias, Aly Urias, Kendra Toledo, and the expected arrival of Roy Toledo, Jr.. Her love and wisdom were woven into the fabric of their lives, leaving an everlasting impact on their hearts and minds.

While Gloria's motherly love was the cornerstone of her life, she also excelled professionally in the healthcare industry, where her dedication and drive earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues and friends. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge led her to become an EKG Tech II at El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, California. While there, her incredible smile and beautiful attitude left a mark on everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.

Though she is no longer with us, the love, guidance, and nurturing spirit of Gloria will continue to shine brightly through the lives of her children, grandchildren, and all those she touched. May she find eternal peace and rest.

Music
Forever In Love - Kenny G
You Are Not Alone (Single Version) - Michael Jackson
I Could Not Ask for More - Edwin McCain

Bruce Mund was born in Fargo, North Dakota and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 89 years old.

Joseph Medal was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Kenneth Michael Maysenhalder
August 31, 1946 - July 30, 2023
San Jose, California

Kenneth Maysenhalder was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 76 years old.

Abrahim Farokhyans
January 21, 1929 - July 26, 2023
Mountain View, California

Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 01:30 PM at San Jose Open Bible Church, 5303 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. Tel: 408-269-5779
Graveside service to follow
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Abrahim Farokhyans was born in Armavic, Russia and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 94 years old.

Annette Ehrman passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 24. She was born in San Jose and raised in Gilroy.

Annette was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ehrman. She is survived by her children, Sheryl Cathers (Jeff), and Michael Ehrman (Fran); 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4848 Pearl Avenue, San Jose. Burial will follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park

Katherine Johnson was born in Hollywood, California and passed away in Campbell, California. She was 85 years old.

Phillip Wright Selby
October 19, 1948 - July 21, 2023
Pleasant Hill, California

Phillip Wright Selby passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023 at the age of 74. He called the bay area his home throughout his life. Phil was surrounded by family until his death, and he took great pride in his loved ones. Phil was dearly loved by his family and friends. Nothing made him happier than cooking for a crowd, telling old stories, and enjoying time at meals filled with laughter and good food.

Phil was born on October 19, 1949 in San Francisco to Dorothy and Walter Selby. After being raised in Berkeley and El Cerrito and graduating from El Cerrito High School, he spent his life in the East Bay. He raised his family and retired in Pleasant Hill.

As a professional in the retail and grocery industry, Phil worked hard to offer customers a friendly and high quality experience. He loved to talk about fine foods and wines, and how the two could create a great dining experience. While he was committed to sales, he was always genuine with customers. Phil created strong relationships with his co-workers and created many lifelong friends at Piedmont Grocery.

In retirement, Phil enjoyed memorable vacations to Spain, Portugal, and France. These trips were filled with sightseeing and fine food. His wife Esther joined him on these trips, and Phil was ecstatic to have such a great travel partner. They also enjoyed trips to Canada, Southern California, and family visits to Oregon and Washington.

He is survived by his loving wife, Esther; daughter, Kimberly; son, Kevin (Emily); sisters, Cynthia and Cathryn (Henry); brothers, Walter III (Penny) and Paul (Kimblerly); grandsons, Travis and Wesley; Aunt, Catheryn Ward; nephews, Walter IV, Stephen ( Jordan), Dylan Taylor, Jesse Vermont-Taylor (Laurel) and Evan Taylor; grandnephews, Dylan Dominichelli, Caiden, and Cole; grandniece, Bella Dominichelli; and his cousins, Dennis, Patrick, and Theresa Ward.

The Selby family will forever be grateful for the outstanding professionalism and care given to Phil at the John Muir Health Concord Medical Center. The doctors, nurses, and staff in the cardiovascular intensive care, medical surgical intensive care, and cardiovascular progressive care units used remarkable teamwork and gave all of their resources in providing care for Phil. A private celebration of Phil’s life will be held for the family.

Music
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) [Edit Single Version] - The Moody Blues
I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty

Witness Cremation: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 12:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA

Kollie Chen was born in Miri, Malaysia and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 56 years old.

William Donald Whetstone
April 14, 1934 - July 16, 2023
Saratoga, California

William Whetstone was born in Jefferson County, Alabama and passed away in Saratoga, California. He was 89 years old.

George Quentin was born in Rome, New York and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 89 years old.

Audrey Gale Hammond
January 20, 1947 - July 13, 2023
Morgan Hill, California

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

Audrey Hammond was born in Pueblo, Colorado and passed away in Stanford, California. She was 76 years old.

Stanley Ong was born in Oakland, California and passed away in Newark, California. He was 86 years old.

Charles Jeffrey Swanner
August 18, 1959 - July 11, 2023
San Jose, California

Charles Swanner was born in Vallejo, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

Zack West was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 40 years old.

Roger Baker was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 64 years old.

Victor Nishimoto was born in French Camp, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 87 years old.

Dianne Burton was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 83 years old.

Bee Chang was born in Manila, Philippines and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 90 years old.

Phyliss Brazell was born in Columbus, Texas and passed away in Los Altos, California. She was 79 years old.

Dean Hanson was born in Madison, Wisconsin and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 95 years old.

Rose Togami was born in California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 89 years old.

Barbara Searles Squire
November 10, 1921 - June 24, 2023
Los Gatos, California

Barbara Squire was born in Jackson City, Michigan and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 101 years old.

Juanito Page was born in Sevilla, Santa Cruz, Ilocos, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 87 years old.

Music
Oh! My Pa Pa (Digitally Remastered) - Eddie Fisher
For the Good Times - Perry Como
No Other Love - Jo Stafford

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

We are sad to report the passing of long-time MFHS member, Diana Tyler on 20 June, 2023 at the Los Gatos Kaiser Hospice Center.

A resident of San Jose, Diana was born in 1945 in Seattle to John and Delores Tyler. She got a taste of real Navy life in 1952 when she accompanied her mom to join her dad who had been transferred to NAS Atsugi, Japan. They returned on the USNS Frederick Funston to the Seattle area in 1954 and spent several years as a “Navy Brat” at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington.

After initial training with the San Jose Police Department, Diana became a Santa Cruz County Deputy Sherriff in 1975. She was one of 12 women accepted by the agency. Her training officer said “…She was a hard charger and tough as woodpecker lips. On patrol, she was a good cop, highly skilled with the baton and fearless in tense engagements. Diana exhibited professionalism, willingness to volunteer and gracious relationships with all whom she encountered. She always gave 100%, despite not always being acknowledged by her peers. She was the go-to senior executive for the local branch of the International Police Association (IPA) person for decades.”

Diana had joined the Santa Clara Valley Council of the US Navy League and became an active participant in running the Ship Sponsor Program for USCG Cutters Stratton and Bertholf. She accepted the position as the Council’s Treasurer, which she held until she could no longer participate.

Diana spoke passionately about a small clinic in Nairobi, Kenya that she had established. She supported the clinic by raising donations here at home to provide medical supplies. She also supported two students at a nearby girls’ school, buying their uniforms and paying their annual tuition. It was her dream to bring these young ladies to the U.S. to continue their education, but was unable to raise the necessary funds.

Diana joined the Moffett Field Historical Society in 2011 and volunteered in the Museum as Admissions Receptionist, Gift Shop Assistant Manager and docent, escorting visitors through the various displays and venues.

During this period, Diana was instrumental in re-opening the shuttered Naval Air Station Moffett Chapel for active Sunday services under the auspices of the U.S. Army’s chaplains’ service. Following its opening she attended regularly with her dogs.

A memorial service for her will be held at the Moffett Chapel in coordination with her Police League friends on August 20 following the regular 1000 service.

John Jeffrey Frothingham
September 11, 1960 - June 17, 2023
San Jose, California

John Jeffrey Frothingham was born on September 11, 1960 in West Islip, New York and moved to California when he was 12 years old. He met his wife, Mary Van Den Broeke, through mutual friends and they were married on February 10, 1980. They welcomed their daughter, Brooke Lynn, in 1983 and their son, John Leonard, in 1986. Both of his children are happily married with successful careers and blessed John with two beautiful granddaughters that he adored (Lucy, 8 and Penny, 6) and two more on the way due fall 2023.

John was a successful truck driver for 42 years. He loved his job and dedicated his life to working hard and supporting his family, all with a smile on his face and a positive attitude.

John unexpectedly passed on June 17, 2023 in his home at the age of 62. Prior to his passing he spent the day surrounded by his loved ones. He was very much loved by all and will be greatly missed.

It is with deep sorrow that the Elfar family bids farewell to Wedad Fuad Elfar who passed from this life on Wednesday, June 14th in Los Gatos, CA. Wedad was born in Ramallah, Palestine on August 20, 1930 and left us just two months before her 93rd birthday. She was the second eldest of six children born to Khalil and Azizeh (Misleh) Kaoud of Connecticut.

Wedad was born in Ramallah and immigrated to the U.S. in 1966, along with her husband and children. During their first two years in the U.S., the Elfar family resided in Connecticut along with Wedad’s mother and siblings. They migrated to California in 1968. Wedad helped the family establish a business all while taking care of the home.

Wedad had a passion for cooking. Her food was loved by all. She enjoyed spending countless hours in the kitchen preparing meals for her family. In addition to her love of cooking, she also enjoyed traveling the world with her friends, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Not only was she the matriarch of the Elfar family, but she was also a mother to all.

Wedad is survived by her children, Anan Qura (Yousef) and Ghassan (Deena); her grandchildren, Summer, Amy, Melissa, Fuad, Janelle, Jonathon and Alexander James; her great-grandchildren, Emily, Joey and Ghassan; her daughter-in-law, Shirley Elfar; and her brother, Ibrahim Kaoud. She was predeceased by her husband, Fuad; sons Adnan and Iskander; and her grandchildren, Abid Yousef Qura and Tina Yousef Qura.

While we grieve her loss, we are heartened and comforted by the legacy Wedad leaves behind as she continues to live in our memories and hearts. May all who knew Wedad live long, healthy and prosperous lives. May her memory be eternal.

Services will be held at the Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer, 380 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos Hills on Tuesday, June 20th with Visitation beginning at 6pm and Trisagion Service at 7pm. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 21 with burial to follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations in Wedad’s memory be made to the Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer, 380 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024.

Frank Vincent Forti II, 65, a native son of Cupertino and a longtime resident of San Jose, passed away on June 14th, 2023, after a courageous six-year battle with transverse myelitis.

Frank was a proud business owner who served the community as a musical instrument repair specialist, assisting Bay Area schools, churches, and music stores.

He is survived by his wife of four decades, Denise; his son, Justin; his brother, Fred; his sister, Peggy; his aunt, Rose; and his aunt, Jenny.

Frank, fondly remembered for his infectious humor, love for home cooking, passion for rebuilding cars, and ceaseless generosity, leaves a legacy that will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Jayson Hickman was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 26 years old.

Bernadette Eleanor Silveira
October 9, 1940 - June 9, 2023
San Jose, California

Bernadette (Berna) Silveira, age 82, grew up in Redwood City and was a lifelong resident of San Jose. She passed away on June 9, 2023, from a long-term illness.

She is survived by her sister, Helene Lauricella, and brother-in-law Don Lauricella; two nieces, Liz Rueda, her husband, Luis Rueda, and Andrea Lauricella; and two grand nieces, Brianna, and Alyssa Rueda.

Services will be held Thursday, June 15, at 12:30 pm at Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose. Following the service will be a procession to Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.

John Tirri, 85, of San Jose, CA, passed away on June 9, 2023, in Gilroy, CA. He was born on April 19, 1938. John, also known as "Papa," was a beloved son, father, uncle, brother, and teacher. He had a vibrant personality that endeared him to everyone he met.

A full-blooded Italian, John had a zest for life that was contagious. He had an unforgettable laugh and was known for his jokes. He cared deeply for the safety of those around him and always made sure everyone was well taken care of. John was a multi-champion trap and sporting clay shooter, passing down his love for shooting to future generations. He was also an avid hunter and had a strong work ethic that was truly remarkable.

In his professional life, John owned and operated a successful floor covering company. He was dedicated to his work and took great pride in providing quality service to his clients. John's commitment and hard work were evident in the success of his business.

John is survived by his loving wife, Judy Tirri, his five children, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a large extended family, he called friends. He was the last surviving member of his 11 siblings.

John Tirri will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy of love, laughter, and hard work will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.

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

Mathew Faletti was born in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 95 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, July 29, 2023, 02:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14103 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. Tel: 408-867-0822
Interment of Cremated Remains: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA

Thelma was born in New Rockford, North Dakota to Eva (Levi) and William Sorenson. She spent her first decade living in the Barlow ND train depot where her father was the depot agent for Northern Pacific Railroad, before the family moved to a house in Carrington ND. Thelma attended Carrington High School and the University of North Dakota (BA English). Thelma met Air Force navigator Ralph Leslie Turner, Jr. while teaching in Great Falls, MT, and they were married on June 10, 1956.

Thelma and Ralph settled in Westchester (Los Angeles) in 1956 and moved to San Jose CA in 1967. She was a loving and supportive wife and mother, staying home with her three children until their teen years, when she joined the registrar’s office at De Anza College until her retirement. Thelma gently passed to heaven after a 20+ year battle with congestive heart failure, two days shy of her 95th birthday.

Thelma was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Ralph, in 2021. She is survived by her three children: Philip Turner, Leslie (Reed) Canerday, James (Vaskie) Turner; grandchildren: Steven (Allison) Turner, Michael Turner, Christopher Canerday; great-granddaughter Eva Turner; brother James Sorenson, and numerous nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Saratoga, 14103 Saratoga Ave, at 2 p.m. on July 29, 2023. Thelma was a member there for 55 years.

Evelyn Lam was born in Manila, Philippines and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 81 years old.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 02:00 PM
Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, CA

Dolores Sermone was born in Yeager, Oklahoma and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 86 years old.

Timothy Lee Hoogesteger
September 18, 1960 - May 19, 2023
San Jose, California

Timothy Hoogesteger was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Los Gatos, California. He was 62 years old.

Adelaida Alamillo Trajico
October 9, 1939 - May 18, 2023
Sunnyvale, California

Adelaida Trajico was born in Cavite City, Philippines and passed away in Sunnyvale, California. She was 83 years old.

Louella Anne Kerath
September 21, 1948 - May 17, 2023
College Point, New York

Louella Kerath was born in Queens, New York and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 74 years old.

June Marie Haskett was a fun loving auntie and great-great-grandmother. Born in Colorado on 6-19-1922, her family drove to California in their Model T when she was 5. She spent the rest of her adult life in Campbell. Her first job was picking cots and prunes in the orchards, and her last was at Valley Med where she worked for 25 years. She was a happy homemaker who retired when she was needed most to raise her great-granddaughter. She then became affectionately known as Nanny and the two of them stayed together for 37 years. She loved to get in the car and drive to the country, beach, or for a good cheeseburger. June was always up for adventure. She had a sharp wit, cracking jokes and singing all the way to the ripe age of 100.

Nanny passed away in the arms of her beloved great-granddaughter, Ashley Sundy on Mother’s Day 5-14-2023. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; granddaughter, Denise; 6 brothers; 1 sister; and her niece, Kerri. She is survived by her great-granddaughter, Ashley Sundy (Marko Gera); great-great-granddaughter, June; her nieces and nephews, Ray, Teresa, Cissi, Eveline, Debby, Karyn, Joan and Robert; and her beloved dog, Toby.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, May 30th at San Jose Funeral Service, 1050 S Bascom Ave, San Jose. Burial will follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park.

Jose Ojeda was born in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 52 years old.

Memorial Service: Friday, June 2, 2023, 06:00 PM at Harvest Mission Church, 3137 Forbes Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Tel: 408-244-0100
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Eun Benea was born in Busan, South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 68 years old.

Emma Norred was born in Saratoga, California and passed away in Mountain View, California. She was 87 years old.

Memorial Service: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:00 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 875 Quince Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Interment of Cremated Remains: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA

Judy Sorensen Ruuth, 66 of Santa Clara, CA was called to her heavenly home on April 20th 2023. She has been reunited with her mother, father, brother Bruce , and sister Francene.

Judy was a devoted wife to her eternal companion John C Ruuth, a nurturing mother to Stirling & (Jess) Ruuth, Justin & (Miranda) Ruuth, Taryn & (Paul) Rodriguez, and Andrew & (Sarah) Ruuth, and a loving grandmother to Mackenna, Addison, Cashton, Kayli, Presley, Oliver, Brielle, Hayes, Madison, Remington, Kynnlee, Sawyer, Gabe, Jax and Kal-El., She was a caring sister to Bruce Sorensen, Gary & Jayne Sorensen, Leslie Sorensen, Vickie Sorensen, Conrad Sorensen, Ron and Leisa Sorensen and Francene and Jay Rex and best friend to many . Always a goodly neighbor to those she came across, and second mom to many, as well as a denim enthusiast influencer to the world.

Judy was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. When she wasn't throwing water balloons at newlyweds , she was attending Rancho High School and eating chips and salsa with her best friends at Macayos

During her college years, while standing in line to order food at McDonald's on the famous boulevard in St. George, Utah, she met her eternal sweetheart. Even though she went for his friend who had the blonde hair and jeep at first, John quickly won her over with his charm. They were sealed in the St. George Temple in 1980. They had 43 years of love, service and friendship on this earth and will have many more for all eternity. She was a rich girl because of how much John and her family treasured her.

With Judy, her kids and grandkids were everything to her. She loved laughing with her kids. One of her best talents was to sew and she loved sewing quilts for her grandchildren.

She loved getting together with her friends to sew, go out to dinner and movies and play cards with the girls. She loved calling her life long friends and checking on them.

Judy had a strong testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved President Nelson. She lived by faith and a love of charity and hope. She had the gift of endurance. Even through hard struggles with health issues, she pushed through her body's weaknesses and chose to serve and love and nurture. We will all miss her very much.

Patricia Lou Krueger
December 28, 1935 - April 19, 2023
San Jose, California

Patricia Lou Krueger passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. Pat was 87 years old. She leaves behind Elton, her husband of more than 60 years; her children, Ann, Sue, Charlie, Mary and Patty; her grandchildren, Amanda, Olivia, Mason, Rachel, Danny, Sarah, John, Silas and Ada; her great-grandson, Jayden; and another great-grandson on the way. Pat’s family was her heart and her joy.

Pat studied nursing at Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco and was a devoted and caring nurse for more than 38 years. She worked at San Jose Hospital for two decades.

Born and raised in San Jose, Pat was in the first graduating class of Willow Glen High School and was proud that two of her grandchildren went there, too. She loved to be in or near the water and may have taken her kids to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk instead of school, on occasion.

She never missed an opportunity to see a movie with family, take little ones to Happy Hollow, and enjoy her favorite restaurants. She was also a fierce competitor at board games. Her entire family will miss Pat's great warmth and vibrant spirit.

Xianli Huang was born in Yexian, China and passed away in Palo Alto, California. He was 83 years old.

Guadalupe Ramirez was born in Camp Stoneman, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 80 years old.

Visitation: Monday, April 10, 2023, 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Shaoping He was born in Shanghai, China and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 79 years old.

Visitation: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St Joseph Catholic Church, Mountain View, CA
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 12:30 PM at St Joseph Catholic Church, Mountain View, CA
Witness Cremation: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Francesca Lozada was born in Makati City, Philippines and passed away in Cupertino, California. She was 20 years old.

Annmarie Eyers was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 60 years old.

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Annmarie (Burriesci) Eyers on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Annmarie was born on August 31, 1962, the third of four children of Salvador Victor Burriesci (deceased) and Carol Jean (Sommer) Burriesci.

An extremely bright and happy child, she attended Mariposa Elementary, St. Justin, Curtis Junior High, and Emil R. Buchser High School. She earned an associate degree from West Valley College in Saratoga, California.

In high school, Annmarie not only excelled academically, but was also active on the school’s dance team, the Bruinettes, for 3 years, and she was Head Bruinette in her senior year. Annmarie continued her friendships with her classmates throughout the ensuing years by planning several high school reunions and serving as the alumni representative for the Buchser Class of 1980.

While working at Wells Fargo Bank in 1983, Annmarie met her future husband, Cecil Eyers. In earlier years, Cecil and Annmarie traveled extensively and had many adventures, but Annmarie was the epitome of support and gave new meaning to the term “holding down the fort” while Cecil went on hunting or fishing trips several times a year. Together they expanded their family room to display his hunting trophies, including a towering ten-foot-tall brown bear. They built a beautiful life together for over 40 years. She was Cecil’s best friend and the love of his life.

For years, Annmarie helped Cecil run his business (Eyers Hitch Center) by maintaining the books, managing payroll, and attending to all things financial. She had an excellent business mind.

Annmarie was passionate about her family and was fondly known as “Auntie Ree” to seven of the luckiest nieces and nephews who ever lived. The love, attention, and time she devoted to these kids (now adults) over the years were nothing short of amazing. She supported her family 100% and was actively involved in all family gatherings.

Annmarie suffered from Polycythemia Vera, a blood disorder that took her from us way too soon. She is survived by her loving husband, Cecil F. Eyers of Santa Clara, CA, her mother, Carol Burriesci of Colorado Springs, CO, her sister Maryrose Hutchinson (Will) of Sebastopol, CA, her brother Robert Burriesci (Holly) of Gilroy, CA, and her sister Lily Lauer (John) of Granbury, TX. She was pre-deceased by her father, Salvador Burriesci in 2012. Annmarie leaves behind her nieces and nephews Kelli Jennings (Cody), Jonathan Lamb (Elizabeth), Kyle Burriesci, Mark Burriesci, Jake Lauer (Nikayla), Josh Lauer, Ariel Lauer, great-nephews Sawyer Jennings and Mitchell Lamb and great-niece Kylie Lauer. Annmarie was stepmother to Eric Eyers of Santa Clara, CA and step-grandmother to Melissa Brewer and Mathew Eyers (Magda) of Santa Clara, CA. Lastly, she was “mommy” to her beloved Cocker Spaniels, Holly, Brandi (RIP), and Lexi (RIP).

Per Annmarie’s wishes, no services were held and a private Memorial gathering has already taken place with her immediate family.

Julie Villorente Gresham
June 10, 1936 - March 30, 2023
San Jose, California

Julie Gresham was born in Libacao, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 86 years old.

Joan Khangaldi was born in Urmia, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 97 years old.

Stacy Kelleher was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 58 years old.

Betty Ramirez Valente
December 11, 1934 - March 27, 2023
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 01:00 PM
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Betty Valente was born in Del Rio, Texas and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Blanca Recinos was born in El Salvador and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 65 years old.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 09:30 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1336 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 10:00 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1336 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Graveside Service: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 02:00 PM
Interment: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery,

Beverly Ann Fender (Thean), age 80, of San Jose, passed away March 21, 2023. After years of declining health and heart failure, she joins her late husband Robert John Fender. Beverly dedicated decades of service to others through volunteering in youth programs such as scouting, international service trips to schools and orphanages, volunteer work at San Jose historical museum, the Tech museum, and various hospitals, amongst many other organizations. As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she lived a faithful life striving to live the teachings of Jesus.

Beverly grew up in Southern California where she was lovingly raised by Anthony and Marie Thean. She attended Alhambra High School and graduated from Los Angeles State College and soon after joined the Peace Corps. She met Robert while he was on leave from the Navy in Hawaii and they were married in the Oakland Temple. Having lived in the San Francisco South Bay area for the past fifty years, Beverly leaves behind family, many friends, and associates.

Beverly was a loving mother of five children: Timothy, Joy, James (Jennifer), Jeff (Stacey), and John (Melody). She is also the grandmother of seven grandchildren: Alexander, Olivia, Kayle, Emily, Louisa, Nora, and Josephine.

There will be services held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1336 Cherry Avenue in San Jose, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 10:00 am with subsequent burial at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.

Sam Haddad was born in Mosul, Iraq and passed away in Stanford, California. He was 83 years old.

John Chu was born in Taiwan and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 73 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, March 31, 2023, 12:00 PM
Interment: Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, CA

Wendy Capps Winton, a shining light to all who knew and loved her, left us on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to lay beside her beloved husband, Michael Dwight Winton. Their bodies will be rejoined at Mission City Memorial Park, but their spirits will forever soar above us, their souls united in everlasting embrace.

She leaves behind two brothers, two children, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a vast sea of heartbroken friends and acquaintances.

Music
In My Life - Jake Shimabukuro
Angel - Jake Shimabukuro
Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

James John Scanlon
October 20, 1943 - March 13, 2023
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

James John Scanlon, 79, of Pine Knoll Shores, NC, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Stanford Medical Center in Stanford, CA, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

James was a kind and generous man who will be missed and remembered for dedicating his life to higher education. He humbly spent time in service to several campus communities including those at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Southeast Missouri State University, Clarion University, Youngstown State University, and Missouri Western State University, where he retired as President Emeritus. Outside of his career, James cherished his family, was passionate about feeding those in need, and was a fervent supporter of Catholic primary and secondary education.

He is survived by his son, Blake K. Scanlon; daughter-in-law, Ellen R. Scanlon; grandson, William L. Scanlon of Los Gatos, CA; his sister, Patricia Steimer; his brother, Robert Scanlon (Irene); and his mother, Margaret Brady.

He is preceded in death by his father, James J. Scanlon; his beloved wife, Lauren Kristan Scanlon, and their infant son, Evan Scanlon.

The family welcomes all who wish to pay their respects on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 10:00am, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, in San Jose, CA. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am, with Father Steve Kim officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Food Pantry of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in San Jose, CA, (https://paybee.io/@stleo@30) or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (https://pancan.org).

Ishve Sargiz Gharghiz was born in Urmia, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 92 years old.

Memorial Service: Sunday, May 21, 2023, 02:00 PM at the Mill Pond Club House, San Jose, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Martha Mary Markovits will be remembered for her vivacious spirit, generosity and kindness. Her family, friends, long time companion and Max, will miss and love her forever and even longer.

A memorial service will be held May 21 in the Mill Pond Club House, 2 PM San Jose

Oefik Babakhany Daerberoody
August 17, 1964 - February 22, 2023
San Jose, California

Oefik Babakhany Daerberoody was born in Tehran, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 58 years old.

Primitiva Ventura Raras
December 4, 1926 - February 22, 2023
San Jose, California

Primitiva Raras was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 96 years old.

Music
Ave Maria D. 839 - Musopen
Moments in Life - Evan Wise
Rising Above - Marc Aaron Jacobs
You and Me - Dream City Orchestra
Bottom String Ballad - Freeplay Music
Close to Home - Jayson Steed
Silhouettes - Freeplay Music

Maxine Shirley Morse
December 30, 1924 - February 21, 2023
Santa Cruz, California

Graveside Service: Saturday, March 11, 2023, 10:30 AM
Interment of Cremated Remains: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Maxine Morse, 98, of San Jose, California, passed away on February 21, 2023 in Santa Cruz.

She married Robert Morse on August 28, 1948 and had three children: Michael, Kenneth and Virginia.

Maxine is survived by her two sons, eight grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

William Piroyan was born in Urmia, Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 87 years old.

Marjorie Jean Gilbert
February 14, 1924 - February 17, 2023
Cupertino, California

Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2:00 PM at the IOOF Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA

Marjorie Gilbert was born in Wheeler, Oregon and passed away in Cupertino, California. She was 99 years old.

Marge Gilbert, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and dedicated community volunteer died on February 17, three days after her 99th birthday. She passed away in the Cupertino home where she and her late husband, Joe, had raised their six children.

A stay-at-home mom, Marge was active in Cupertino’s Welcome Wagon, serving as its president, helping to organize bridge groups and its gourmet club. She also volunteered at Faria School when it opened, serving as a room mother in her children’s classes and volunteering to sell juice bars every Friday at the school with no cafeteria.

Once her fifth child began school, Marge volunteered with Children’s Home Society, helping to care for infants in a county hospital. She gave up that role when she delivered her sixth child, at 44, and became a full-time mom.

She and Joe volunteered together and independently in the community. They helped found Belles and Beaus, raising money for the Santa Clara County Mental Health Association. They served as leaders of Cupertino National Little League, he as president, she as treasurer, and were active in Monta Vista High School’s PTA and Booster Club. Marge again helped at Faria School, serving as PTA president and school volunteer, and she taught catechism at St. Joseph’s of Cupertino Church.

Marge was active in Cupertino Federated Women’s Club, twice serving as president and was the long-time treasurer. She was supervisor of the neighborhood voting precinct for 25 years. She volunteered at Los Gatos Community Hospital for 30 years. She served as chair of the Girl Scout cookie drive several times.

Her greatest cause was her family, and she attended all of her children’s and grandchildren’s games, dance performances, speech tournaments and theatre productions. There wasn’t a student event she didn’t volunteer to chaperone and transport students to.

Marge was known for her cooking and her hospitality. She and Joe enjoyed sharing their home and backyard pool with friends, and their Fourth of July parties were legendary with 70 people or more.

Marjorie Jean was born to Frank and Clara in Wheeler, Ore., where her father was a scaler for the lumber mill and her mother was postmistress and pianist for silent movies. The family briefly lived in Tacoma, Wash., then moved to Salem, Ore., where she graduated from Salem High School.

She met her future husband as a journalism student at the University of Washington, where she pledged Kappa Delta Sorority and remained a member. She earned her degree from Washington and worked as a reporter for The West Seattle Herald until Joe returned from World War II duty, completed his degree and began his newspaper career. He later went to work for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, which moved the family from Washington to California.

Marge Gilbert is survived by five children, Maureen, Kirk (Teri), Annette Iwamoto (Stan), Lori and Chris (Tisha), two grandchildren, Kelly (Jesse) and Brett (Tian Tian) and three great grandchildren (Audrey, Zach and Dash). She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Gilbert, her daughter, Sandra, parents, sister Frances and brother Charles.

A celebration of life is scheduled for March 18 at 2 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd., Cupertino. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery is private.

Napoleon Gilbert Macias
April 27, 1941 - February 17, 2023
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, March 16, 2023, 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM at St John Vianney Catholic Church, San Jose, CA
Funeral Mass: Friday, March 17, 2023, 12:00 PM at St John Vianney Catholic Church, San Jose, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Napoleon Macias was born in Chih, Mexico and passed away in Stanford, California.

Kevin Brendan McGreevey
May 27, 1941 - February 13, 2023
Sunnyvale, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Kauai County, HI

Kevin started teaching elementary school in Reno right after graduating from University of Nevada, Reno. After a few years, he worked nights and summers on a master's degree, completing it in 1969. He then relocated to California and started teaching for the Mountain View School District (40 miles south of San Francisco). He retired after 30 years, but continued to work part time, working on assessments and hands on science. He worked two weeks of the school year in charge of all of the state testing.

After retiring, Kevin had time for traveling in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Ater maintaining a second residence on Kauai for 22 years, he sold it and had more time for foreign travel. He enjoyed visiting Egypt.

The rest of his time was spent attempting to keep the house and yard in order. He enjoyed long walks every day and was a news junkie: TV, radio and weekly news magazines. He also enjoyed reading biographies and historical fiction. After getting rid of prostate cancer and having his first cataract surgery, life was good.

Isabel Cortes Vargas
November 19, 1925 - February 13, 2023
Morgan Hill, California

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 12:00 PM at Mission City Church, 1290 Pomeroy Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Tel: 408-241-5365
Graveside service to follow
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA

Isabel Vargas Cortés was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on November 19, 1925. She married Rosali Vargas on October 15, 1949 and remained married for 50 years until his passing in 1999. Rosali and Isabel moved their family to Mountain View in 1951 and have been in the area ever since.

She is survived by 9 children; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was strong in her Christian faith, taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir, and counseled many couples. She loved music, dancing, and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Josefina R Castaneda
February 20, 1941 - February 6, 2023
Campbell, California

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

Josefina Castaneda was born in Mexico City, Mexico and passed away in Campbell, California. She was 81 years old.

Vivian Lorraine Consul
January 31, 1926 - February 6, 2023
San Jose, California

Vivian Consul was born in Summerfield, Oklahoma and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 97 years old.

On February 6th, the anniversary of our mother‘s passing, our brother Joseph John Eaton (Jay) passed away at the age of 63. He was residing in Milpitas, California at the time of his death.

Jay was born on June 27, 1959 in San Jose, California. He graduated from Gunderson High School in 1977 and then attended San Jose City College where he received a degree in electronics and a minor in music.

Some great memories are of Jay’s trumpet playing years. He had been in several jazz bands in his younger years winning many awards and honors. He was a big jazz enthusiast, some of his favorite artists included Miles Davis and Doc Severinsen. His 40+ year work history was in Santa Clara County and occasionally overseas. He worked as a senior electronics engineering technician and eventually bought his own company “Dance Music Productions.” Being a DJ suited Jay’s personality and he became very successful for many years before selling his business. Those were happy times for many years with his wife Lucia Aviles and their sons, Joey and Kevin. There were always large family gatherings with great Nicaraguan food, lots of dancing and parties, holiday gatherings and fun memories that will always have a special place in all our hearts.

Jay’s life then took on some turns and he eventually made plans to leave California and move to Thailand. This is where he met Ann. Ann and Jay began their life together with a ceremonial wedding and they later welcomed the birth of their daughter, Sammy. Jay loved his new family and wanted to stay in Thailand though he could not find work. One year later Jay returned to California.

The families share their sadness at Jay’s passing and hope he has found eternal peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. We love and miss him.

Jay was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Francis Eaton, and mother, Margaret Caroline Eaton.

He is survived by his love, Ann Thepnuan, and their child, Sarocha (Sammy) Thepnuan; Jay’s two sons, Joseph Robert Aviles, Kevin Michael Eaton and his spouse, Allyson Marie Eaton; Jay’s 3 grandchildren, Joseph Robert Aviles Jr., Mia Love Aviles and Henlee June Eaton; his sister, Leslie Eileen Canal; his brothers, Christopher Robert Eaton and Mark William Eaton, and his nieces and nephews.

You are welcome to attend Joseph Eaton’s memorial service which will be held at Santa Teresa Catholic Church 794 Calero Ave. San Jose, California 95123 on March 15, 2023 at 11:00am.

Romeo Garces Jr
December 23, 1967 - February 5, 2023
Mountain View, California

Graveside Service: Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:30 AM
Interment of Cremated Remains: Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA

Romeo Garces was born in Manila, Philippines and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 55 years old.

Edward Howard Brostrom
December 25, 1930 - February 1, 2023
Los Gatos, California

Edward Brostrom was born in Dos Palos, California and passed away in Campbell, California. He was 92 years old.

Diana Liu was born in Taiwan and passed away in Santa Clara, California. She was 73 years old.

Visitation: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, CA
Witness Cremation: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 02:30 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11:00 AM at United Japanese Christian Church, 136 N Villa Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

On the early morning of Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Lily Paras, loving and dedicated mother of five children, passed away at the age of 78.

Lily was born on January 11th in Dinalupihan, Philippines to parents Cornelio and Oliva. She married the love of her life, Enrique Paras in February 1968, and had five children. The family moved and resettled in the United States in 1988 and have built a new life in California. She was a very active member of Fresno Christian Fellowship Church in Fresno, California where she served as the Church secretary and was a member of the church choir. In her later years, she was a member of United Japanese Christian Church where she also shared her gift and love for singing in the Church choir. She held various jobs for many years and was dedicated and worked diligently and hard to provide for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Paras; sister Marlyn and brother Sonny.

Lily is survived by her five children, Elna, Pia, Ellis, Beth and Kimpee; their spouses, Wilson and Gary; her six grandchildren, Emily, Allen, Lia, Jared, Eleana and Lilah; her five great-grandchildren, Sophia, Abram, Aydin, Naiya, and Leo Oliver; her sisters, Myrna and Teresita; her brother, Boy; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Sydney Lejuez was born in Netherlands and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 90 years old.

Luzviminda Alino Lewis
April 26, 1958 - January 29, 2023
San Jose, California

Luzviminda Lewis was born in Cotabato, Philippines and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 64 years old.

Sheldon Blaine Ryan
February 26, 1960 - January 28, 2023
San Jose, California

Sheldon Ryan was born in Van Nuys, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 62 years old.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 10:00 AM
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Julie Mikaelian passed away on January 26 in Santa Clara. She was born on March 6, 1935, in the West Pullman community of Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Toros and Heropsima Mikaelian, and the sister of Jacob (Hagop) Mikaelian.

Julie graduated with honors from Fenger high School, and later obtained a degree in Education from Nothern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. She taught elementary school in Arlington Heights Illinois, and later in Palo Alto after she relocated to California. Subsequent to her early retirement from teaching, she worked for Fairchild industries and then for a major accounting firm until her retirement.

While living in West Pullman, she was active in the Armenian community, and served as a member of the choir of Armenian Saint Savior Apostolic Church of West Pullman from adolescence until her relocation to California.

Julie was pre-deceased by her parents, Toros and Heropsima; her brother, Jacob; and older infant sister; her maternal aunt and uncle, Siranoush and Ohan Elasarian; her cousin, Mary Elasarian Pederson (Douglas); and her dear friend, Kenneth Marsh. She is survived by her cousins, Elizabeth, John, and Anna Elasarian of Waukegan, IL; and her cousin Mary's sons, Mark (Barbara), Michael (Jenith), and Robert Pederson, and their families; and many dear friends in California and Illinois.

She was interred at Los Gatos Memorial Park in San Jose, CA. May God bless her soul and may she rest in peace.

Tony Hefner was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

Fiel Bascon Trinidad
October 11, 1952 - January 23, 2023
Modesto, California

Fiel Bascon Trinidad was born in Cebu City, Philippines on October 11, 1952. He was the youngest son of Mariano & Maria.

He graduated from the University of the East in Manila with a degree in Business Administration.

He immigrated to the United States in 1978 and worked at Advanced Micro Devices where he met the love of his life, Susan, and subsequently at the United States Postal Service where he retired in 2009

He was fortunate to celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary surrounded by family & friends on January 8, 2023.

He passed away at the age of 70 on January 23, 2023 in Imus, Cavite. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their 2 children, Ryan & Chrisele (her husband Tony); 3 brothers, Vic (wife Vivian), Nilo (wife Felina) and Rene (wife Maria Theresa); 2 sisters Ester (husband Leonidas) and Lilia (husband Elpidio) as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He is preceded by his parents, Maria & Mariano, brothers, Joel & Tito (along with wife Marilyn).

Jayalakshmi Rao Perumalla
February 14, 1943 - January 22, 2023
Mountain View, California

Witness Cremation: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 12:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Scatter at sea off the coast of Santa Cruz County, CA

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Jayalakshmi Perumalla, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 77.

Jaya was born on July 16th in Kohir, a small village at that time in Karnataka, India. With her trademark intense determination, she earned a Master’s degrees in both Education and English Literature and thoroughly enjoyed her career as a middle and high school teacher. In 1967, she married B. V. Rao. Together they raised one son, Srikant, and two daughters, Vandana and Ranjana.

Jaya was a proud and learned devotee of Sai Baba and Venkateshwara Swami and was always happy to enlighten others with her spiritual values. She had a passion for education and never stopped teaching others, whether it was mathematics with the grandchildren, or passing along her secrets for an authentic recipe, she was always ready to share her expertise and her time. She loved reading, cooking, music, dancing, traveling, watching Indian soap operas and films. She will always be remembered for her love of learning, her infectious smile and laugh, and her kind and compassionate spirit.

Jaya is survived by her three children Srikant Bevara, Vandana Mukherjee, Ranjana Young, their spouses Soudamini Bevara, Bodhi Mukherjee, Alan Young and her five grandchildren Trisha Mukherjee, Srikar Bevara, Shriya Bevara, Charles Young, Misty Mukherjee, her brother Vijay Chary, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Hindu service will be held on January 25th at Noon PST at Irvington Memorial Crematory at 41001 Chapel Way, Fremont, CA 94538. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to El Camino Hospital Foundation in memory of Jayalakshmi Perumalla. Gifts can be made online at www.elcaminohealth.org/foundation/ways-to-give/honor-memorial-gifts. To make a gift by mail, please send checks payable to El Camino Health Foundation, PO Box 885868, Los Angeles, CA 90088-5868. Please include Jayalakshmi Perumalla as the honoree in the memo line.

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

Andrew Dow was born in Danbury, Connecticut and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 66 years old.

Fred Ganji was born in Iran and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

Graveside Service: Monday, January 23, 2023, 02:30 PM
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Byong Hellgren was born in South Korea and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.

Diane Genene Buckley
February 9, 1945 - January 16, 2023
Cupertino, California

Diane Buckley was born in Berkeley, California and passed away in Cupertino, California. She was 77 years old.

Dave was called home on the morning of January 15, 2023. Dave (as he was more affectionately known) was born 7/1/54 to Albert and Del Muscolo of Oregon.

In his younger years, Dave was an avid skier, classic car enthusiast and loyal “Dead Head” (The Grateful Dead Band). Prior to his retirement, Dave worked as a tax accountant in a business that was started and handed down to him by his father.

Dave was known for his witty sarcasm, his social time at the dog parks and his love for his family. Dave was an avid hockey fan (Sharks), football fan (49ers) and baseball fan (Giants); even devoting countless hours to his sons during their little league baseball careers as assistant and head coach.

Despite his late health issues, Dave never gave up hope and never wavered in his strength to be a fighter and keep beating the odds.

Dave was a beloved father, a loving brother, and a great friend who will be missed dearly.

Ronald Kenneth Nicholas
October 8, 1934 - January 14, 2023
Los Altos, California

Ronald Nicholas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 88 years old.

Joseph Talaich was born in Metkovic, Croatia and passed away in Saratoga, California. He was 90 years old.

Roseann Kitt was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 82 years old.

Viresalinga Vijaya Sekhar Ravadi
July 3, 1935 - January 4, 2023
Palo Alto, California

Visitation: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, CA
Interment: Trimulgherry Cantonment Cemetery, 88 Mornington Rd, P&T Colony, Secunderabad, Telangana, India

Viresalinga Ravadi was born in India and passed away in Palo Alto, California. He was 87 years old.

Eufemia Navarro was born in Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines and passed away in Fremont, California. She was 78 years old.

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