Obituaries
San Jose, CA Obituaries
Local obituaries for the San Jose & Santa Clara, CA area
Vincent Antonio Victor Quinones
May 31, 2026
Vincent Quinones was born on February 24, 1982 in San Jose, CA. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by those he loved on May 31, 2026. Being born and raised in this city, he loved and represented everything that this city stood for; perseverance and strength. Growing up around so many of his cousins, he became a favorite through his...
Tony Navarro
May 22, 2026
Tony Navarro, a cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and devotion. Born on October 11, 1941, Tony’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his family and his enduring spirit.
For 50 years, Tony dedicated himself as an operations technician at the Del Monte cannery, demonstrating...
Deborah Davis
May 22, 2026
Deborah was born in Sacramento, California, and was raised in San Jose, Calitornia, where she spent most of her lite surrounded by the people she loved. She loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. Deborah truly lved by two of the greatest commandments: to love the Lord with all your heart and to love others. She had...
Bette C Mendizábal
May 21, 2026
Bette Clarice Mendizábal
June 30, 1938 – May 21, 2026
Born in San Diego, California, to Edgar and Mary Fletcher, Bette was the eldest of two daughters. The family later settled in Concord, where Bette graduated from Mount Diablo High School before attending San Jose State University. Bette passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones;...
Benjamin Ignacio Ruezga
May 19, 2026
To know Benjamin Ignacio Ruezga was to know that life was meant to be lived at full volume, usually with a smirk on his face, when you walked into a room and felt the energy shift, if the laughter was a little louder and the atmosphere a little more electric, you didn’t even have to look—you knew Benjamin had arrived....
Jose Patrocinio Abundiz III
May 13, 2026
Jose Patronclnlo Abundiz Ill, born August 27, 1945, in Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at his home in San Jose, California, surrounded by loved ones. The second of ten children of Jose Patronclnlo II ("Tito") and Aurora Abundiz, Jose grew up adventurous, spirited, and full of llfe - qualities that defined him throughout his 80 years.
He...
Moses Landa
May 7, 2026
Moses Landa, a loving, kind, and strong soul, passed away on May 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 2, 1996, Moses touched the hearts of all who knew him with his ever-helping hand and warm smile, qualities that remain vivid in the memories of those closest to him. His courage and sense of humor were...
Alsedee Greene
May 4, 2026
Alsedee Greene, affectionately known to many as "BJ" passed away on May 4, 2026, in Oakland, California. Born on August 10, 1970, Alsedee dedicated much of his life to his career as a security officer, a path that he owned and shaped with unwavering commitment.
"BJ" was a man deeply devoted to his family. He cherished his wife, Jina Greene, and...
Adrian Federico Torres
Apr 22, 2026
Adrian Federico Marquez Torres, known to many as “Adrian,” was born on March 3, 1974, in Mexico. He passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 52. Adrian was lovingly known by nicknames throughout his life, including “ cotorro“ names that reflected the love and closeness he shared with family and friends. Adrian was a beloved son, brother,...
Lucio Belmares Alvarez
Apr 17, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful father who brought joy and inspiration to all of us. A man of honor and resilience. Lucio Belmares Alvarez was born on June 25, 1936, in Conception de la Purisima San Luis Potosi Mexico to parents Cosme and Remedios Alvarez. He lived to be 89 years of age before passing away on April 17,...
Timothy Butler
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,...
Barbara Jane Craig
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,...
Iris I Harris
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...
Monica Hope Cortinas
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...
Martha Elva Calderon
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...
Mary Maniaci
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...
Jesus Leonel Cano
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...
Ascension "AC" Celaya Gallego
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,...
Frank Lopez
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...
Santos A Maldonado
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,...
