San Jose, CA Obituaries

Apr 6, 2026

On April 6, 2026, heaven got another angel with the passing of my brother, Timothy John Patrick Butler. Tim was born on December 22, 1947. He lived his life primarily in San Jose, California and then moved to Campbell, in 1961 for the remainder of his life. He was the son of the late Lloyd W Butler and Betty Butler,...

Mar 8, 2026

Barbara Jane Craig 63, passed away peacefully in Santa Clara on March 8,2026, from complications due to Parkinson’s disease. Her family, friends and care givers were with her continuously during the last few days.

Born Barbara Jane Craig on May 20, 1962, in Atlanta Georgia, she was the youngest of 4 children. Driven by her father’s career, the family moved regularly,...

Feb 11, 2026

Iris I. Harris, age 80, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Regional Hospital in San Jose, California. On July 14, 1945, a beautiful baby girl named Iris Irene James was welcomed into the world by her parents, Charles and Genevieve James, at Pawating Hospital in Niles, Michigan. As the second of six children, Iris was treasured from the very...

Jan 23, 2026

With great sadness from her loved ones, Monica Hope Cortinas passed on January 23, 2026 surrounded by immediate family in San Jose, Ca. Monica Cortinas was born on November 27, 1971 in Santa Clara, Ca. Monica was the first daughter of seven children of Joseph Altamirano and Rita Priscilla Cruz Altamirano. Joseph Altamirano, remarried to Juanita Altamirano, who raised Monica...

Jan 13, 2026

Forever in our hearts, Martha Elva Calderon Reyes, born May 10, 1954, in Michoacán, Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026, at the age of 71. Martha is survived by her two sons, her beloved grandchildren, her siblings, and a large extended family. She was a devoted mother, a proud and loving grandmother—known lovingly as “Wita”—as well as a...

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Maniaci passed away peacefully on December 13, Surrounded by love.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Maniaci, with whom she shared nearly 70 years of marriage. Their life together was grounded in faith, love, and devotion, and their marriage stood as a beautiful testament to commitment, prayer, and partnership.

Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl...

Dec 11, 2025

Jesus Leonel Cano, lovingly known as “Jesse” or “Joker,” was born on January 3, 1982, and passed away on December 11, 2025.

Jesse was the beloved son of Leonel Cano, Tina Cano, and Manuel Calsadillas, and the grandson of Joe and Dolores Sanchez, and Manuel and Bertha Calsadillas. He was a much-loved brother to Leonel, Erica, Manuel, and Frances.

He was the...

2025

With hearts full of gratitude for her remarkable life, we celebrate the beautiful journey of Ascension “AC” Celaya Gallego who entered eternal peace at the age of 81. She was a devoted wife to Edward “Eddie” Gallego, a loving mother to Antoinette “Tonia” Salas Pedroza, Terri (Senon) Chavez, Susie Galvan (Abraham Avila), Cindy (Dino) Panos, Debbie Gallego, Gilbert (Terrie) Gallego,...

Nov 29, 2025

Frank Hernandez Lopez age 89 passed away quietly and peacefully on November 29th at 11:34 AM he was surrounded by family, friends and his current and former boxers and their families the last three days of his life.Frank was born in Kemp, Texas on 1936. He was the second youngest of 12 children. His family moved from Texas to Arizona...

Oct 6, 2025

Santos was born in Laredo, Texas and was drawn to California through his time in the Marines. After the travel and adventure, he found his wife which began a memorable 65 years. He spent his career in carpentry, and local trucking where he earned a well deserved pension. He enjoyed watching the Raiders and Cowboys, building fences, growing tomato plants,...

Oct 1, 2025

Dorothy Jean Pumphrey addressed by many as "Sister Pumphrey'' or "Dolly" was born on February 3, 1939 in El Dorado Arkansas has dearly departed this life at 86 on October 1, 2025 at Regional Medical Center in San Jose Ca. She is survived by her 5 sons as a beloved mother, mother in-Law, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and a cherished friend...

Sep 17, 2025

Louis Alvarez Barron, born on April 30, 1958, in Arizona, passed away peacefully in Modesto, California, on September 17, 2025. He lived a life rich in love, laughter, and dedicated service, touching the hearts of many throughout his time with us.

Louis enjoyed a remarkable 50-year career in construction, where his strong work ethic and craftsmanship were deeply appreciated. In retirement,...

Sep 16, 2025

Frank C. Antuna, born on September 28, 1929, in Colorado, passed away peacefully at his residence in Escalon, California, on September 16, 2025. He was a beloved figure to many, known for his kind spirit and dedication to service.

Frank's journey through life was marked by numerous accomplishments and experiences. He was a proud alumnus of Gilroy High School, where he...

Sep 16, 2025

Tarrah Lynn Taylor June 20, 1999 - September 16, 2025 Tarrah was born in Oregon and moved to San Jose, California when she was 11. She graduated from Mid-Peninsula High School in 2017 and was pursuing her vet tech credential. Tarrah possessed a unique gift for connecting with animals, intuitively understanding their needs and joys. From the age of 14,...

Aug 28, 2025

With heavy hearts and endless love, we share the passing of Rosa Gonzalez, who entered eternalrest on August 28, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family. Rosa was born on December 17, 1946, in Huejuquilla, Jalisco, Mexico, and later made her home in San Jose,California, where she built a life rooted in love, family, and faith....

Aug 22, 2025

“Betty Jean Carabajal, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on August 22nd at the age of 67. Born in Tempe Arizona, she lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her laughter that filled every room, and the countless memories she created...

Aug 20, 2025

Today we remember and celebrate the life of Maria Tamayo. She was someone who could light up any room with just her smile. She had a way of making people feel welcome, whether it was at a big family party or just a simple get-together. With her humor, her kindness, and her warm heart, she made every gathering feel special....

Aug 12, 2025

Frank Brandon Cazares Jr. was born in Palm Springs, California, where he spent his early childhood until the age of eight. The family later moved to the Bay Area, settling in Concord, where Frank graduated from high school in 2023 and began working alongside his father in the family business.

Frank was a fisherman, a skater, an artist, a rapper, and...

Aug 12, 2025

Phoonsap “Malee” Silvis, 58, the beloved matriarch of the Silvis clan, passed away of August 12, 2025, holding hands with her husband of 27 years. Born on October 3, 1968, in Nong Bua Lumphu, Thailand, Malee’s greatest joy and achievement was her large, close-knit family here and abroad. As a mother of combined 5 children and 7 grandchildren, Malee was...

Aug 10, 2025