BFS - Obituaries 2024

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Todd Mosley was born in Encino, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 54 years old.

Kathleen Angela Casey
October 16, 1927 - April 14, 2024
San Jose, California

Kathleen Angela Casey peacefully passed away on April 14th, 2024 at the age of 96 in San Jose, CA.

Born in 1927 in Balla, Ireland, she came to the US as a young woman after attending nursing school in Ireland.

She lived in New York until her sister invited her to California. Once she arrived in California she went to work for AT&T. Most of her adult life was spent living in Menlo Park and San Jose, California. She lived a full life of love, family, friends, walking and travel.

She retired from AT&T and went on to become a House Mother at Stanford University. That was her most favorite job ever!

Most of her family preceded her in death. She leaves behind nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She loved her family and was loving, kind and generous to all.

Steven Michael Del Grande
April 12, 1963 - April 11, 2024
Manteca, California

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11:00 AM at Foxworthy Baptist Church, San Jose, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Steven Michael Del Grande (60) of Manteca, CA, passed away in a tragic accident on April 11, 2024, when an oncoming car suddenly made an illegal U-turn directly into the path of his Harley Davidson motorcycle as he was riding home from work. His family is profoundly saddened over this unexpected loss.

Steve was born in San Francisco, CA on April 12, 1963 to parents David and Colleen. In 1970 the family moved to the South Bay Area (Cupertino then San Jose) where Steve played Little League baseball, rode dirt bikes, and got into plenty of mischief with a legion of neighborhood friends. He graduated from Blackford High School in San Jose in 1981, and went on to study at community college before beginning his long successful career in all things mechanical, machining, fabrication, precision tooling assembly and testing.

In January 1991, Steve welcomed his only son, David Michael, who grew to become Steve’s best friend. Together they shared a love of motorcycles, boating, fishing, sports, and more. Steve was thrilled to share these passions with his cherished new grandsons Clayton Michael (35 months) and Chance Cameron (12 months). He was such a proud papa who loved to brag about these boys, and held great admiration for their mother, Morgan Bridgman, David’s partner.

At work, Steve excelled at systems troubleshooting, building prototypes, and creating tools for industries ranging from nuclear power to national defense. He developed and contributed his expertise at NASA/Ames - Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse/Northrop Grumman, SLAC/SRI, GE, and Primus Power, before ultimately landing a dream job in 2021 at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, building and tearing down important systems for our national defense. As a Senior Mechanical Technologist within the Defense Technology Engineering Group, he supported Strategic Deterrence and Weapons Technology Programs.

He was very happy after buying his first home in Manteca, where he loved to wrench on cars and motorcycles in his vast garage. His friends say he was a brilliant mechanic and could often be found tuning Harleys by ear.

Steve enjoyed classic rock, southern rock, and blues, and loved attending concerts of artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Robert Cray, and Jonny Lang. He was a faithful fan of the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, and San Jose Sharks. Throughout his life, he loved to watch games with his dad, Nonno, and son, and for a couple of decades hosted a weekly fight-night tradition with many of his good friends.

Steve was a devoted and loving son who called his mother daily with the greeting, “Hello my beautiful mother.” He possessed a warm and genuine smile with an infectious laugh that will be greatly missed.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, David Michael Frank Del Grande, and is survived by his mother Colleen Ann Whitney, son David Del Grande, grandsons Clayton and Chance, brother Chris Del Grande, sisters Deanna Broussard and Tara Del Grande, step-mother Kathy Del Grande, and loyal dog Tessie.

His departure comes as a shock and great wound that is deeply felt by his entire family and countless friends who loved him dearly.

Services will be held May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Foxworthy Baptist Church located at 1774 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. The service will be followed by a Celebration of Life picnic at Almaden Lake Park in the South Point Picnic Area, located near the east entrance at 5949 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95118

Paul J Calleja, born May 3, 1933 in San Francisco, went home to the Lord on April 9, 2024.

Paul proudly served as a Marine in the Korean war and was awarded a Purple Heart. He continued his lifetime of service to others through the parishes of St. Lucy and St. Thomas of Canterbury. As a Knight of Columbus, Paul was recognized for his lifetime of outstanding service and dedication. He had a zest for life and compassion for animals. He loved singing and making others laugh. Paul was a friend to all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.

Paul is survived by his forever sweetheart of 69 years, Virginia; and their children, Tony (Linda), Mike, Teresa, (Bill), Kathleen (Vince), and Evelyn. He was a loving Papa to eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St.Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, 1522 McCoy Ave, San Jose.

Charles Stasi was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 73 years old.

Visitation: Sunday, April 14, 2024, 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA
Witness Cremation: Sunday, April 14, 2024, 01:30 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Victor Ho was born in Da Nang, Vietnam and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 74 years old.

David Francis Morrell
June 16, 1938 - April 6, 2024
San Juan Bautista, California

David Morrell was born in Illinois and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 85 years old.

James Mang was born in Havre, Montana and passed away in Stanford, California. He was 84 years old.

Gloria Argentina Pasos Aragon
November 8, 1934 - March 28, 2024
San Jose, California

Interment of Cremated Remains: Cementerio General De Managua, Managua, Nicaragua

Gloria Pasos Aragon was born in Granada, Nicaragua and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 89 years old.

Graveside Service: Monday, April 1, 2024, 12:00 PM
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Ismael Robledo passed away peacefully with his family by his side in San Jose at 91 years of age. He was born in Alpine, Texas and was a veteran of the Air Force.

He will be remembered for his remarkable soul, kindness, smile, and generosity. He was a great listener with a razor-sharp mind, and we could always count on his impeccable memory to recall dates and names that we couldn’t recall.

He was a maestro of melody who strummed the strings and keys of both guitar and accordion with passion. Home was his sanctuary, where his singing filled every room and the news of MSNBC, or the timeless tales of his beloved westerns rang throughout. Nothing brought him more joy than receiving Snapchats from his grandchildren, each image a glimpse into their world, followed by a text message or call that never failed to light up his face with his infectious smile.

Ismael is reunited with his beloved wife of 50 years, Marge Robledo; son, Manuel Robledo; and his sweet Schnauzer, Reina in heaven.

He is survived by his children, Ernest Robledo, Lucinda Callaghan (Thomas Prudell), Rita Milazzo (John); and his stepdaughter, Monica Ramos (Kilos); grandchildren, Rachel Ryan (Nick), Lena and Victoria Robledo, Karen Callaghan, Brianna, Marcus and Marissa Milazzo, and Ruben, Rolando, and Rita Ramos; great-grandchildren, Colt and Palmer Ryan; and grand dogs, Mia Milazzo, Zoey and Tito Callaghan. Private services have been held.

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 09:00 AM at Alameda Family Chapel, Saratoga, CA
Graveside Service: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 03:00 PM
Interment: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA

Laurence David Morgan
January 18, 1959 - March 21, 2024
San Jose, California

Laurence David Morgan, 65, passed away in San Jose on March 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Audrey Morgan; and brothers, Bradley and Michael. He is survived by his loving daughter, April Thornbrough; siblings, Allyson Rainieri (Dan), Tracy Morgan (Judy) and Margaret Delong (Dave); and numerous grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

Larry was a kind, generous man with a great sense of humor and a lifelong love of baseball. He could quote statistics for any player from the1930’s and forward. He wrote beautiful poetry and never forgot a birthday; carefully selecting the perfect gift with the little money he had. A spiritual man, Larry ended all his cards and letters with the words, "Jesus pleases."

Larry’s lifelong struggles with mental illness gave him the insight and compassion to help others with similar challenges. He would give you the shirt off his back if needed.

If you choose to honor Larry’s memory with a donation to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), know that it would have pleased him greatly.

Patricia JoAnn Carter (Pat) passed away at El Camino Health in Los Gatos, California on March 17, 2024. Family was by her side while in the hospital and her daughter was holding her hand when she passed peacefully.

Pat was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri by her late parents Emma and William Hintz. She was preceded in death by her siblings Pearl, Willis, Ona and Robert. She married her husband, Gene Carter, on November 13, 1954. They had a strong and loving marriage that lasted for almost 70 years. Pat and Gene lived various places before settling in California where they raised their two children. Pat and Gene traveled the world but her favorite place was their second home in Tucson, Arizona where they lived close to Gene’s sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jim Lenzini.

Pat is survived by her daughter Pam Shukait (Keith), son Brian Carter (Jeanne), grandchildren Patrick Shukait (predeceased), Christopher Carter (Janet), Zachary Shukait (Susie), Alyssa Carter, William Shukait and her three great-grandchildren.

Pat was warm and welcoming to everyone she met. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and for her kind spirit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area.

Mary Doreene Eades (Dorie) was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 17, 2024. Dorie was the firstborn to David and Mary Laubscher in Long Beach, California. She is survived by Wendell, her loving husband of 17 years, their three dogs (Jack, Coco, and Tango), brother David (Reina), sister Lennie (Doug), many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In 2010 Dorie and Wendell started attending Westgate Church. She volunteered in KidzTown and then became an employee as a Childcare Coordinator. Dorie loved teaching children about Jesus, a ministry she also had with Bible Study Fellowship. Dorie also found loving friends and relationships through her Lifegroup and coworkers.

Matthew 25:23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things: I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.”

Graveside Service: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:00 AM
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Born in Belgium, Sylvain was the youngest boy of fourteen children in a humble farm family. The Hossay family endured war, occupation and postwar uncertainty together, with perseverance, compassion and a kindness that would shape Sylvain deeply.

He married Lea Seffer and they boldly chose to move to the South Bay in 1959. The young couple struggled, with Sylvain working any odd job he could find to support his family, from unloading freight cars to selling brushes door-to-door, all while trying to learn a bit of English when he could. In fact, Sylvain’s commitment to his family, willingness to work hard, and kindness to others would be character hallmarks throughout his life.

He landed a job with Green Valley Disposal in the early 1960s and worked for the company for four decades, while helping to raise his two children, and building a broad network of friends and a reputation for kind-heartedness and an unending readiness to help a friend.

He grew to become a gentile and generous patriarch of a growing family, and a remarkable source of love, kindness and support in the lives of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dedicated to soccer as a young man, he enjoyed sports throughout his life and cheered for the Giants, 49ers, Warriors, and Manchester United with enthusiasm. He enjoyed gardening and had a well-known green thumb.

He is survived by his daughter Brigitte, his son Patrick, daughter-in-law Sheri, grandchildren Ricky and Brandi, grandson-in-law Joseph, granddaughter-in-law Kathy, and greatgrandchildren Kyah, Niko, Glenda, Kingston, Athena, and Lea.

His gentile and kindhearted spirit will be missed by his many friends, whose lives are a bit finer for having known him.

Stephen Timothy Quigley Jr
September 22, 1945 - March 15, 2024
San Jose, California

Visitation: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM at St Christopher Catholic Church, San Jose, CA
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 02:30 PM at St Christopher Catholic Church, San Jose, CA
Interment: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Stephen Timothy Quigley, Jr. died March 15, 2024 at the age of 78 after a long illness. Known to all as “Tim”, he was a beloved father, brother, uncle, son, & friend. Service – to his family, community, country, and by working to build peaceful connections between nations – defined his life.

Born September 22, 1945 in Wabasha, Minnesota to Stephen T. Quigley, Sr. and the former Catherine Langdon Foley, Tim earned his Eagle Scout award in 1959. He attended Cretin High School in St. Paul where he completed the junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program and received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy from Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey.

After graduating in 1967, Tim embarked on a nearly 30-year Naval career. He was certified as a P3 pilot and conducted surveillance operations around the Pacific Rim as a member of several patrol squadrons, including VP-1, VP-50, and VP-47. With VP-1 he served three combat tours during the Vietnam War. It was as a young pilot that Tim first found his way to San Jose, the city that would become his adopted hometown for nearly half a century.

His senior military leadership roles included squadron commander for VP-47, Executive Assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of NATO Forces Southern Europe and Naval Forces Europe, Commanding Officer at Moffett Field Naval Air Station, and Director of Strategic Planning and Policy for the Department of the Navy. Along with numerous military honors, Tim completed an executive management certification course from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and served as course president for the NATO Defense College in Rome. After retiring from the Navy at the rank of Captain in 1994, Tim returned to San Jose to embark on his next semester of life.

As a corporate and non-profit executive, Tim served as President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Defense/Space Consortium, Managing Director & CEO of the Silicon Valley Global Trading Center, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley, and Program Director of Green Challenge California. He later served as Chairman and CEO of Azores TV and NPG Multimedia. In addition to his business interests, Tim maintained active community involvement by volunteering as a board member for the San Jose Symphony and the San Jose Police Foundation, was a member of the Rotary, and found his greatest passion by serving on the board of the San Jose/Dublin Sister City Program.

His experiences being stationed internationally during his military service inspired a strong belief in the role of citizen diplomacy to foster peace through economic, social, and cultural connections among people from different countries. As a board for the San Jose/Dublin program, he participated in every San Jose delegation visit to Dublin since 1999 and led efforts to create the Pat McMahon Masters Level Scholarship program. Since its establishment in 2012, the McMahon scholarship now provides an academic exchange internship for students at San Jose State University and Dublin City University. In 2019 he was honored for his work with the Spirit of Ireland Award from the San Jose/Dublin Sister City Program.

Tim grew his involvement in citizen diplomacy by also serving as President of Sister Cities International and the Sister Cities International Foundation, which he helped to create. In those roles he led citizen delegations to countries around the world and, working from the belief that deeper integration can diffuse conflict, he was particularly proud of his efforts to foster connections with some of the United States’ political rivals, particularly cities within China and Russia.

Over the course of his tenure, he helped to established many new sister city relationships and was Chair of the 2014 International Sister Cities Annual Conference Host Committee. In 2022 he received the Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco for his contributions to building connections between cities in the United States and Japan.

A fourth generation Irish American, Tim held deep pride in his heritage and the strong sense of family that his large Irish clan instilled in him. He relished big family reunions and weddings, ski trips to Lake Tahoe with his children, and his annual “Christmas in the Park” family holiday celebration.

His outgoing social nature seemed to have no limits. Tim never met a waiter he didn’t want to know on a first name basis, or a city councilmember that he didn’t want to talk to about the benefits of a new sister city arrangement. He accomplished a great deal, but always maintained that his greatest pride came from his family.

Tim is survived by his partner of more than 20 years, Tsuyoshi Hashimoto of Kumamoto Japan, his daughter Ashley Jardine of Oakland, CA; sons Aaron Quigley (Jenny) of San Jose, CA; Nathan Quigley (Corinne) of San Francisco, CA; and Joshua Quigley (Tracy Gondo) of Oakland, CA; his siblings Cathy (Ray) Wicks of Woodbury, MN; Mary (John) Stevens of Marshalltown, IA; Eileen Quigley of Silver Spring, MD; Kevin (Camie) Quigley of South St. Paul, MN; John Quigley of Eagle Rock, CA; his seven grandchildren and his great-grandson. He was previously married to Mary Lynn Ashburn of Sonora, CA.

A Catholic funeral mass will be held at the St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in San Jose. Internment with military honors will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are appreciated the Pat McMahon Scholarship Program or the Sister Cities International Foundation.

Miguel Archangel Pajarillo
March 14, 1951 - March 12, 2024
Vallejo, California

Miguel Pajarillo was born in Sunnyside, Washington and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 72 years old.

Victor Torres was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 66 years old.

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 28, 2024, 11:00 AM at Community Chapel, San Jose, CA
Graveside service to follow at 02:00 PM
Interment: Mount Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill, CA

Sharon Therese Troy nee Perry passed away unexpectedly on March 7 at her residence in Morgan Hill. She was 77 years young. She was born on May 21, 1946, in San Francisco and was raised on a ranch in San Jose alongside her siblings, Judy, Paul, and David and surrounded by beautiful orchards and a variety of farm critters.

Sharon pursued a career in the medical field and spent well over 40 years helping and comforting people throughout the San Benito and Santa Clara counties.

Taking her love of music and dancing very seriously, Sharon volunteered for the USO at the Presidio in Monterey for several years during the late 60's. A big lover of pizza and heist films, Elvis and Perry Mason.... saw Jimi Hendrix light his guitar on fire at the Monterey Pop Festival, loved to play Yahtzee, and was the keeper of all lost and stray animals as well as a horse racing enthusiast. Hard working, compassionate, humorous, friendly, sweet, generous with her time and energy, thoughtful and resilient are just few ways to describe this loving soul.

Huge heart and kind, Sharon's favorite thing was to spend time with her favorite person in the world, her grandchild, Lyja. The two of them are extremely close and have spent every other weekend together since Lyja was born. Besties, Sharon introduced Lyja to Mystery Science 3000 and Lyja introduced her to Hayao Miyazaki films. They also both love Jeopardy! Oh, and garlic bread!

She is survived by her son, Matthew Aaron Troy; and her grandchild, Lyja Sagan Troy, both residents of the Bay Area.

A Funeral Service will be at 11am on Thursday, March 28 at Community Chapel, 1701 Little Orchard Street San Jose. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Memorial Park in Morgan Hill.

Antonio Borbon was born in Santa Clara, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 52 years old.

Carol Adams was born in Superior, Wisconsin and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 82 years old.

Visitation: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA
Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 12:30 PM at Church of the Ascension, Saratoga, CA
Witness Cremation: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 02:00 PM at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Jose Rodriguez was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 34 years old.

Larry Myers was born in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away in Los Gatos, California. He was 88 years old.

Byron Perez was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 47 years old.

Melaine Marie Schuler
November 2, 1967 - February 25, 2024
San Jose, California

Melaine Schuler was born in San Francisco, California and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 56 years old.

Gary Francis Juhasz
January 25, 1961 - February 22, 2024
San Jose, California

Gary Juhasz was born in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 63 years old.

Mary Cullins was born in Rolla, Missouri and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 88 years old.

Elia Hernandez Ramirez
April 10, 1963 - February 19, 2024
San Jose, California

Elia Hernandez Ramirez was born in El Chocolate, Michoacan, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 60 years old.

Music
Si No Te Hubieras Ido - Marco Antonio Solís
Amor Eterno (Live) - Juan Gabriel
Nadie Es Eterno - Antonio Aguilar

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

Edward Simpson was born in Los Angeles, California and passed away in Stockton, California. He was 79 years old.

Ronald Edwin Alexander
January 29, 1931 - February 18, 2024
Campbell, California

Ronald Alexander was born in Santa Clara, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 93 years old.

Adrian Cardona was born in San Jose, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 44 years old.

Graveside Service: Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00 AM
Interment: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Rachel Mikl was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Saratoga, California. She was 57 years old.

Lillian May Sidlow
September 15, 1930 - February 13, 2024
San Jose, California

Graveside Service: Monday, February 19, 2024, 11:30 AM
Interment: Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Lillian May Sidlow, 93, of Sun City West, Arizona, died on February 13, 2024, in San Jose.

Lillian was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 15, 1930. She married Homer Sidlow, on December 23, 1951, just before he departed for service in the Korean War.

She began a career in nursing after graduating from the Western Reserve University nursing program at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland in 1953. She earned her RN from the Michigan Board of Nursing in 1955.

In 1964, Lillian and her family settled in Orinda, California, where she and Homer raised four children. Once the kids were in school, she worked alongside her husband at his law offices in Concord and San Leandro as a legal assistant. Her dedication to her family and her commitment to her work were hallmarks of her character.

In 1992, Lillian and Homer moved to Sun City West, Arizona, where they embraced retirement and built lasting friendships and cherished memories for nearly three decades. They shared 51 years of marriage before Homer’s death in 2003.

An avid player of Canasta and Mahjong, Lillian enjoyed traveling, spending time with her friends and family, and volunteering at Del Webb Hospital and for the telephone reassurance service. Her caring and loving personality endeared her to all who knew her, and her gentle spirit touched the lives of many.

Lillian leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, cherished by her four children, Faith, Beth, Brian and Mark; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she touched, and her memory will be a source of comfort and inspiration for years to come.

We will never forget her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family and friends.

A graveside service will be held Monday, February 19 at Los Gatos Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bonita Springs Hospice Care in Gilroy to which the family is extremely grateful for their help and support.

Memorial Service: Friday, April 5, 2024, 12:00 PM at his home in Saratoga, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA

Lenny Pollak was born in New York, New York on May 7, 1952. He was the first born of three brothers.

He attended UC Santa Cruz for his undergraduate studies, then went on to teach English to homestay students from Japan. This is where he met his wife. He eventually moved to Japan to be with her, and they married on March 20, 1977. In 1980, they moved back to his hometown, Sunnyvale, California, with their first daughter.

He got an MBA from Santa Clara University. He pursued a career in Human Resources and landed at Acer, where he worked for 40 years. He and his wife had a second daughter in 1989. They eventually settled in Saratoga in 1997.

Lenny is predeceased by his wife, Ikue, who he cared for through 25 years of degenerative illness, Those few who knew him well, knew him to be deeply loyal and extremely generous. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October, 2021, but he never allowed the illness to dampen his love for life. He continued to live, work, laugh, and love, until the very end. He was a pillar of strength for both of his daughters, and he will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

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

Donna Beresford was born in Steubenville, Ohio and passed away in San Jose, California. She was 74 years old.

Jessie Estrada Quirimit Sr
December 5, 1952 - January 25, 2024
Santa Clara, California

Jessie Quirimit was born in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines and passed away in Santa Clara, California. He was 71 years old.

Music
How Do I Say Goodbye - Dean Lewis
Father's Love - Gary Valenciano
Dance with My Father - Luther Vandross

Jorge Ramalho Teixeira
December 20, 1931 - January 25, 2024
San Jose, California

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. Jorge R. Teixeira of San Jose, CA. Jorge was born in Porto, Portugal in 1931 and immigrated to the United States in 1949. He lived in Newark, NJ until enlisting in the US Army in 1954. He culminated his military service as a Specialist 3rd Class in 1957 and moved to California thereafter where he remained living for the past 60 years. He led a successful career as an electronics engineer and was known for a thirst for knowledge and passion for travel. He is also renowned for providing personal finance advice and teaching people how to invest in the stock market.

Jorge is the beloved husband of Mariza Teixeira, stepfather to Vinicius Rezende and his wife, Aline Rezende, grandfather to Henrik and Arthur Rezende, and brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. He was predeceased by his wife Cladis in 2009.

Mr. Jorge Teixeira passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024. There will be a viewing from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Trinity Presbyterian Church located at 3151 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA. Funeral mass service will immediately follow from 12:30-1:30 pm.

We will proceed to the cemetery for a burial service with military honors starting at 2:00 pm at Los Gatos Memorial Park located at 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, CA. A small gathering for a funeral repass will be offered by Mrs. Mariza Teixeira following the burial.

Music
Patriotic Theme Intro Music - Tukios
Honorable Discharge - Freeplay Music
Close to Home - Jayson Steed
Cinematic Piano Orchestral - Draganov Veaceslav
The Battle Cry of Freedom - Freeplay Music
Taps - United States Army Band

Adalberto Avendaño II
April 14, 1972 - January 23, 2024
Belmont, California

Visitation: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, CA
Graveside service to follow.
Interment: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA

Adalberto “Alberto” Avendaño passed away January 23rd, 2024 in San Mateo, California at the young age of 51 years old. Alberto was born on April 14, 1972 to Adalberto and Rosaura Avendaño in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Alberto is survived by his loving mother, five siblings, two sons Andrew (Katie) Avendaño, Anthony (Jenna) Avendaño, and his two grandchildren Lennon and Elias Avendaño.

Alberto’s life was centered around the importance of family and the simple pleasures of life. He found his greatest joy in being a loving father and grandfather. His love for his sons was immeasurable, and his pride in them and their accomplishments was evident. In addition to his role as a father, he was beyond ecstatic when he became a grandfather to Lennon and Elias. His face would light up with joy, love, and happiness at the mere mention, thought, or sight of his grandkids. He always adored and had a soft spot for children. He loved his nieces and nephews and treated them like his own children as well.

He will be missed by his family very much. His mother and siblings will hold him forever in their hearts and remember him for the funny character that he was. He always made everybody laugh and was a joy to be around. He was cared for dearly and his mother Rosaura will tremendously miss the presence of her first-born son, who she was always very close with. Alberto was also very close with his father Adalberto, who tragically passed away when Alberto was six years old. After Adalberto’s passing, Alberto and his family immigrated to San Francisco from Sinaloa. Alberto always held his father in loving memory, and the family knows they are now both resting in peace together.

Alberto loved all things Elvis, dogs (especially his Rottweilers Zeus and Haus), barbequing, and the Dallas Cowboys. He worked as a contractor for over 30 years and was talented in painting and construction. He took a lot of pride in everything he did, whether it was for family, friends, clients, or even strangers, he was always respectful and did everything with care. He was very humble and would give the shirt off his back for anyone whether he knew them or not.

Alberto will also be missed by his friends (who became family) over the years and who he shared multiple hobbies with. Some of the many things they enjoyed together included: camping, dirt biking, wakeboarding, and snowboarding.

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting donations be made to the GoFundMe fundraiser by using the QR code or link below:

Joanne Troy peacefully passed away on January 23, 2024 at the age of 86 in San Jose. She was surrounded by loved ones, having fought ovarian cancer for two years. Born in 1937, she lived a life full of love, family, food, and adventure. She was an avid hiker, skilled sign language interpreter for students, a lifelong learner, and an active community volunteer. Joanne grew up in San Mateo, lived for two years as a military wife in France with her husband Tony and then moved to San Jose in 1960. She kept that love of travel throughout her life. She goes to join her husband Noel Anthony Troy and her parents, Phoebe Charlotte and Ernest Joseph. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Colleen Lewis (s. Brian), Michael Troy (s. Ann Marie), Steven Troy, and David Troy (s. Debra), siblings E.J. Polati and Jerilyn Strong, and by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, loved ones, and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Parish on Woodard Road in San Jose. The service will be on February 5th at 10am with the burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos. A reception will follow at Cupertino De Oro Club.

The family would like to thank the staff of Kaiser Santa Teresa for their diligent and thoughtful care during Joanne’s illness. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to a local park, Bay Area open space, or cancer research.

David William Waddingham
November 20, 1951 - January 22, 2024
San Jose, California

David Waddingham was born in San Mateo, California and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 72 years old.

Juan Monsivais was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and passed away in San Jose, California. He was 69 years old.

James Birch Kyle (Jim) passed away January 18th 2024 in San Jose California at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his four sisters, too many friends and Jan.

He is survived by Jeffrey, James Rees, Michael, Jill, Kaylee, six grandchildren: Alex, Rees, Avery, Zion, Ian, Maren and the love of his life Karen.

Jim was born on November 15th, 1939 in San Diego California and graduated from Richmond High School (Richmond, California) in 1957. After being accepted to all the military academies, Reed and Cal, he decided to attend the US Air Force Academy, and graduated in 1961.

In 1968, he loaded up his young family and drove them from Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Milpitas, California where he found a job at Fairchild Semiconductor. An unintentional 1st generation techie, he remained in Silicon Valley for his entire private career and retirement.

A kind man who, secretly dreamed of being a forest ranger, never missed a kid’s soccer or baseball game, mostly took the high road and enjoyed a quiet stubborn streak. A lover of grandkids, flyfishing, music, lattes, a winter storm on the coast, Angry Birds and most of all Karen.

Earl Lester Grace
September 4, 1952 - January 17, 2024
Sunnyvale, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, February 3, 2024, 01:00 PM at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church, 2495 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Tel: 408-241-2728
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Loving husband, father grandfather, son, and brother, Earl Lester Grace, born September 4, 1952 in Mount Shasta, California was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 17, 2024.

Earl is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shandy. Their children, Cassandra & Brian Fuller, Shandi & Eric Holder, Ryan & Diana Grace, Kari & Leo Amaro, and Holli Hudson; grandchildren, Austin, Dylan and Evan Holder, Hayden and Emma Fuller, Isabel, Siobhan and Owen Grace, Parker and Nolan Amaro and Scarlett Hudson.

He is also survived by his mother, Frances Grace, his sister, Lonelle Purcell, and his brother, Christopher Grace.

Earl was always happiest being with his family and extended family. Everyone who knew him knows his love of coaching baseball will never be forgotten, from the “Undefeated 24-0” year to the Allstar Championship to the Dirt Bags!

We will celebrate the life of Earl on February 3, 2024 at 1 PM at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church, 2495 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Orlando Jesus Campos Campos
April 28, 2024 - January 11, 2024
San Jose, California

Visitation: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Joseph Catholic Church, Mountain View, CA
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12:00 PM at St Joseph Catholic Church, Mountain View, CA
Graveside Service: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 02:00 PM
Interment: Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA

Orlando Campos Campos was born in Lima, Peru and passed away in San Jose, California.

Alan Kusaba was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Mountain View, California. He was 76 years old.

In loving memory of Dr. Dimitrios Stefanidis, a brilliant scientist and dedicated leader, who passed away suddenly at his home in Saratoga, California early in January 2024, at the age of 65. As the coinventor of multiple groundbreaking drugs in the fields of HIV, HCV, CMV, oncology, and inflammation, Dimitrios made invaluable contributions to life-saving therapies.

For two decades, he led the Roche Palo Alto formulation department and later the pharmaceutical development and supply chain department at Gilead Sciences. His critical thinking and mentorship of scientists resulted in over 50 patents, shaping the landscape of medical advancements.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dimitrios was a passionate runner, both in his youth and as a cherished member for 25 years of the West Valley Joggers and Striders Club. His love for the sport endured until his final days.

He earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Toronto in 1989, continuing his research at renowned institutions such as Brandeis, Brown, and Harvard universities before settling in the Bay Area in 1994.

Dimitrios leaves behind a legacy of wisdom, kindness, and scientific achievement. He also took pride knowing his scientific achievements saved lives. His absence is deeply felt by family, friends, and colleagues whose lives were touched by his remarkable spirit.

Carol Evelyn Eliason
September 14, 1943 - January 2, 2024
Cupertino, California

Memorial Service: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 02:30 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church, Cupertino, CA
Interment of Cremated Remains: Residence

Carol Evelyn Eliason (nee Morton), 80, died on January 2, 2024. Carol, fondly called “Mort”, was born in San Carlos to Florence and Herbert Morton, graduated from Carlmont High School and then got her degree from San Jose State to begin her lifelong career as a speech therapist. Married to Norm “Eli” Eliason for 58 years, they raised two daughters, Jill and Jennifer, in Cupertino, who all still reside in the area. Both Mort and Eli retired in 2000 to enjoy cruising and charity work with the Cupertino De Anza Lions Club.

Mort leaves behind her husband, Norm “Eli” Eliason; her children, Jill Eliason (Scott Ludlum) and Jennifer Erickson (Carl Erickson); her grandchildren, Sydnie Ludlum, Eli Erickson, and Kaitlin Kahn; and her brother, Don Morton.

A memorial service will take place at 2:30pm on Saturday, April 27 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Avenue, Cupertino. Anyone who knew Mort, knew that she loved music and celebrations. Her friends and family will never forget that legacy.

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