San Jose, CA Obituaries

Nicolas J. TorresAugust 10, 1927 - Oct. 19, 2016San JoseNicholas Juarez Torres, "Uncle Nico" gave joy and passed on his commitment to faith to everyone he met. He is survived by his brother, sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin 7pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mass will be 11AM 10/27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,...

Jane NanniniMar. 31, 1925-Oct. 15, 20162Resident of San JoseBeloved wife of the late Ed Nannini, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91. Jane is survived by her loving daughters Janice (Randy) and Patty, her pride and joy grandchildren Danielle, Leanne, Jason, Richelle (Kevin) and great granddaughter Laila. She was adored and loved by many....

Annette Marie LocatelliSept. 13, 1928-Oct. 12, 2016Resident of San JoseIn Loving memory, Annette (Taormino) Locatelli passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Mario Locatelli. Loving mother of David Locatelli, and Christine Locatelli-Woodward, adoring grandmother of Chelsea, Matthew, Bailey, Brittany and Steven. Annette's passion was antiques, and she enjoyed running her antique shop on West San Carlos St. in San...

Thomas Edward TorresJun. 3, 1960-Oct. 4, 2016Resident of San JoseThomas Edward Torres aka: Tommy T - passed away peacefully. Born to Tommy and the late Mary Torres.He was a wonderful son, brother and uncle who touched many lives with his smile, firm handshake and a good joke, while maintaining a wonderful social life.Tom was born in San Jose, graduated from...

Steven GarrityNov. 17, 1949 - Oct. 5, 2016Santa ClaraSteve is survived by his wife, Veronica, son Steven Jr., niece, Jasmine, and brother, Michael.A Celebration of life will be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St. San Jose, on Oct. 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. View the online memorial for Steven Garrity

Mary Lourdes CostaApril 23, 1935 - Sept. 25, 2016San JoseMary was born in San Miguel, Azores. Mary is survived by her loving husband, John Costa, her three sons, John Costa, Michael Costa & Peter Costa, along with her daughters-in-law, Joyce Costa, Norma Costa and Lisa Costa. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jesse & Jordan Costa, Lindsay & John...

Derek Michael JonesMar. 9, 1965 - Sept. 14, 2016Resident of Santa ClaraViewing from 6-9pm on 9/23/16 at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral service on 9/24/16 at 10:00am at Chapel of Flowers. Burial to follow at Santa Clara MissionCemetery. View the online memorial for Derek Michael Jones

Phillis Ann WallApr. 4, 1924-Aug. 29, 2016Resident of San JosePhillis Edwards Percy Wall, 92, died at her home in the Evergreen district of San Jose on Aug 29. A graduate of Los Gatos High School and San Jose State College, she taught primary grades in the Mt. Pleasant School District for 30 years. She volunteered with the Evergreen 4-H and...

Daniel G. SilvaJan. 3, 1932 - Aug. 14, 2016San JoseHas passed away at the age of 84, preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natividad Silva, his brother Heladio Silva and sisters, Emilia Garcia and Louisa Bernal. Survived by his sisters, Olympia Silva Chavez, Inez Delgado, Nicolasa Del Real also his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.Daniel...

Beatrice was born on July 6, 1934 and passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.Beatrice was a resident of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin at the time of her passing.Visitation on Monday Aug. 8 from 11AM until time of Memorial Service at 12PM at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK-CHAPEL OF FLOWERS; 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield. The family would like to invite everyone for...

Jimmy Perez VasquezOctober 7, 1949 - July 30, 2016Resident of San JoseJimmy passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30 at the age of 66, in the loving presence of his family. Jimmy is survived by his wife Brenda of 39 years, daughter Yvonne, son James and was a very devoted grandfather. The service will be held at 6:00pm tomorrow Saturday,...

Estella MosquedaSept. 26, 1919 - June 24, 2016Resident of Alum RockEstella was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and came to California as a small child. Married to her late husband Basilio for 75 years. Estella was wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker in San Jose Estella is the loving mother to seven children and grandmother to 29. Her family was always most...

Maria F. DiazNov. 20, 1952 - June 22, 2016Resident of San JoseVisitation on Thursday June 30, 3-9PM, with a rosary at 7PM. Mass will be Friday July 1, 10AM at Sacred Heart Church, burial to follow at Oak Hill View the online memorial for Maria F.  Diaz

Deborah Ann West BoydNov. 15, 1952 - June 6, 2016San JoseLoving daughter, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away last Monday, June 6, 2016. She is survived by her father, Hubert West, mother, Lila Jaquez, sister, Lila Ingraham, four brothers, Roger, Nathan, Randy and Kenneth West, children, Christie and Jason Boyd and three grandchildren.We invite those who were blessed to have...

Rachel Estrada LeavittResident of San JoseRachel Estrada Leavitt, 55, passed away on 5/11/16. She leaves behind a loving family. A memorial service will be held at 3:30p.m. on 5/21/16 at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home in San Jose. View the online memorial for Rachel Estrada Leavitt

Gina Michelle WhitsonSept. 23, 1968 - April 25, 2016Resident of Los GatosGina Michelle Whitson, 47, of Los Gatos passed away April 25, 2016. Born in Los Angeles she was raised in Boston in a large family of eight children. She made the Bay Area her home for the last twenty-five years, graduating from Palo Alto University and working in the...

Lawrence Ronald "Ron" ThompsonFeb. 15, 1944 - Apr. 16, 2016Resident of San Jose, CaliforniaHe was born in Muscatine, IA, moved to SJ in 1976. Worked for 33 years as a CAD Engineer at GE, Hana & Megatest, then retired in 2014 after 10 yrs with Home Depot. Survived by two sons, Aaron & Rob. Services May 9&10th at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral...

Laura ParraJune 12,1958 - April 27, 2016Resident of Santa ClaraPassed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday April 27, 2016. Beloved mother to Rosemary Cruz, Johnny Madrid, Joel Lopez, Renee Parra, Chano Parra, and Esperanza Parra. Dear sister to Yolanda Leano, Silvia Lujan, Leticia Reynoso, Salvador Lopez, and Geraldo Lopez. Services will be held Friday May 06,...

Joseph Alverez Barron2/27/1956 - 4/12/2016The memorial services will be held on May 4 at the Chapel of Flowers from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. View the online memorial for Joseph Alverez Barron

Helen Dalton GonzalesApril 1, 1933 - April 20, 2016FresnoHelen Gonzales (nee Dalton) passed away on Wednesday, April 20th at Community Regional Hospital, Fresno surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. She was the devoted wife for 52 years to the late John Gonzales. She is survived by her two sons, John A. Gonzales, James Gonzales; and her...