San Jose, CA Obituaries

Reheleo VasquezAugust 1, 1947 - Oct. 21, 2017San JoseReheleo "Roy" Vasquez, a native of San Jose for 70 years, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend passed away on October 21, 2017. He is survived by his children, Terri, Butter, Grandchildren, Jordan, Melissa, Monet, Monique, Raymond, Ivori, Greatgrandchildren, Gia, Damien, Abby, Alyssa, David, Daniel, Hazel, Luviah, Ezekiel, Nayah, Alyanna, Raymond Jr.,...

Edward Joseph VierraFeb. 24, 1934 - Oct. 19, 2017San JoseBorn in Benicia, the only child of Manuel and Theresa Vierra, Edward passed away peacefully on the morning of October 19th. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, his three children (daughter Coleen & husband Michael, older son Brian and younger son Victor & wife Bonnie), his six...

Estela Leaños DiazFeb. 12, 1935 - Oct. 20, 2017San JoseBorn in Jerez Zacatecas Mex. Survived by her sons Jose Diaz, Jr. (Pepe) Joel Herrera and daughter Elsa Loredo. Also her loving daughter-in law Vianey Diaz, son-in law David Loredo and daughter-in law Mandy Herrera. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She passed away at home surrounded by...

Jane (Lopez) GallegosJun. 14, 1938 - Oct. 6, 2017Resident of San JoseJane (Lopez) Gallegos, 79, entered into rest peacefully Oct. 6, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Phoenix, AZ and later moved to San Jose, CA where she and her late husband Manuel Gallegos built their home in 1957. Many described her as a spiritual, loving, sweet,...

Edwin McCallJan 26,1937-Sept 2, 2017San JoseEd was born in San Francisco, CA to Edwin J. and Bernice Gorman McCall. He attended St. Paul's grammar school, St. Joseph's College, and St. Patrick's Seminary. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1962 and served for 15 years. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara, Ed leaves behind his beloved...

Tommie Lopez MirandaFeb. 26, 1919 - Sept. 3, 2017Resident of San JoseTommie Lopez Miranda, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Sept. 3, 2017 at her home in San Jose, CA, where her daughter and son-in-law Evelyn and Angel Ramirez had been taking care of her for the past several years. Tommie was the oldest of 12...

Gabriella S. GarciaFeb. 28, 1925 - Aug. 29, 2017Resident of CampbellGabriella S. Garcia passed away on August 29, 2017 at the age of 92.Gabriella was born in Santa Barbara, CA February 28, 1925 to Lena Corderoand Martin Sotelo of Santa Barbara, CAShe is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jose Garcia, her daughterRose Marie and son Joe.She leaves behind...

Leo S. ValdezDec. 2, 1942 - Aug. 9, 2017Leo passed away suddenly on August 9, 2017 he is survived by his wife of 57 years Dolores Valdez and their six children Lori, Johnny, Tony, Leo, Darlene, Vickie and their 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandkids.Viewing will be held Fri. Aug. 18, 2017 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 2nd St. San...

Dorothy Dore-DowlenJuly 25, 1925 - July 20, 2017San Jose, CADorothy is survived by Daughters: Jean Louise Woodall of San Jose, CA and Sarah Luna of Tucson, AZ,; Grandsons: Mark Woodall of Howell, MI, Brien Woodall of Flint, MI, Kelly Woodall, Sr. of Gilroy, CA, Michael Brito of Santa Clara, CA, Jason McCurry of Morgan Hill, CA, Scott McCurry of Milpitas,...

Juanita GuerraJun. 12, 1933 - Jul. 19, 2017Resident of San JoseViewing from 6-9PM and a vigil at 7PM on Jul. 27, 2017 at Chapel of Flowers. Mass at 10:30AM at St. Leo's the Great on Jul. 28, 2017. Burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. View the online memorial for Juanita Guerra

John J. Alaimo Sr.May 6, 1933 - July 9, 2017San JoseJohn (Johnny), 84, passed away in his home on July 9, 2017 after a long struggle with cancer. John is survived by his 3 children, John, Ralph & Salvatore, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He lived & worked most of his life in San Jose. In his last days,...

Josephine Barbara ParadisoDec. 22, 1926 - Jun. 16, 2017Resident of San JoseJosephine Paradiso died peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 16, she was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by husband Tony, and is survived by sons Patrick and Anthony, daughter in law Laurie, grandchildren Ryan and Gina Paradiso, brother and sister in law Peter and...

Michael Oliver O'FlynnFeb. 12, 1935 - Jun. 19, 2017Resident of San JoseMichael Oliver O'Flynn, age 82, of San Jose, California, died Monday morning, June 19, 2017. Born February 12, 1935, in the County Louth, Ireland, he was the son of the late Michael I. O'Flynn and Helena Mary Theresa (McDevitt) O'Flynn.Michael was a professor at San Jose State University in...

Donald Robert RyanJun 20, 1934 - Jun 3, 2017Resident of San JoseA third generation San Josean, Don passed away on June 3, 2017 at age 82 from complications following surgery. Don was the son of the late Thomas P. Ryan and the late Aileen McKagney Bernal. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas P. Ryan, sister-in-law Barbara Ryan,...

Helen CasertaJul 26, 1915-May 27, 2017She is survived by 3 of her children and by 3 generations of grandchildren. Rosary service Monday 7PM June 5th Chapel of the Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. Funeral service Tuesday 11AM Santa Teresa Church, 794 Calero Ave. View the online memorial for Helen Caserta

Amparo Victoria LozanoNov 17, 1923 - May 20, 2017Resident of San JoseAmparo Lozano In San Jose, CA May 20, 2017. Daughter of late Manuel and Hilaria Olguin. Beloved wife of the late Ignacio Lozano. Loving mother of Mary Gonzales-Greer, Raymond Gonzales, Michael, David, Charles (Leslie) Lawrence (Craig) and Esther Lozano, Erminia (Tom) Jaurique and Margaret (Derek) Carroll. Adoring grandmother of...

Alberto GallegosDec. 2, 1951 - May 10, 2017San JoseBeloved husband of Raquel Candelaria Gallegos, loving father of Martin Lawrence (Melissa), Patrick (Delia) & Gabriel (Rebecca). Dear brother of Fernando & Carlos Gallegos and Diamantina Pahler. Adoring grandfather of Ariel, Haley Raylene, Nathaniel, Noah, Ezekiel, Hezekiah & Gabriella. Service will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7PM at the 1st...

Velma D. BreauxJan. 1, 1921-May 8, 2017Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully at age 96. Born in Cane River, LA, before moving to San Jose where she spent the rest of her life. She is preceded in death by son Cardell, sister and brother Merver Fitch and John Williams, Jr. Velma is survived by her husband Isiah, children Tom (Alice),...

Hector EsparzaSan JoseHector Esparza Sr., a San Jose resident since 1949, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Born on November 2, 1929 to Paula Esparza in Zacatecas, Mexico, Hector moved to California as a young adult and in 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in the Korean War. Following his military career, he became...

Margaree "Margaret" EvansOct. 21, 1934 - April 10, 2017San Jose, CAMargaret Evans peacefully passed away in her sleep at Kaiser Santa Teresa on April 10th after a brief illness, 5 years to the date of the death of her husband, William Evans.Born in Monticello, MS, she was a resident of San Jose for 57 years. Married to her loving husband...