San Jose, CA Obituaries

Hazel L. SarmentoResident of SacramentoHazel Lillian Sarmento (Nunes), 95, passed away April 17, 2016, in Sacramento, CA. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Edwin Sarmento, of Yuba City, CA. Visitation and Vigil will be 5-7pm with a Rosary at 7p.m. - held at Geo L Klumpp-Chapel of Flowers in Sacramento on April 25, 2016. Mass of Christian...

Pedro BarraganOct. 26, 1934 - April 11, 2016San JoseKorean Veteran-Marine Detachment Yorktown CV10. 27 years at Kellogg's.Survived by Herlinda, wife of 31 years. Children: Joyce, Pete Jr. (deceased), Clara, Augie, Susan, Miriam, Joseph. Until We See Each Other Again In The Arms Of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Visitation will be held 4/17/16, vigil at 6PM. Mass will be 4/18.16 9:30...

Maria F. CarrilloDec. 13, 1923 - April 3, 2016San JoseA native of Mexicali Baja, California. Maria is survived by 15 of 16 children, 33 grandchildren, 44 Great grand children, 10 great-great grand children. She was passionate about roses and knitting. She loved her great grandchildren & had a great sense of humor. She loved to dance & listen to mariachi...

Ernest Steven PalaciosApril 15, 1954 - April 4, 2016San JoseBorn in San Francisco, Ernest passed away and went to heaven in San Jose. He graduated from Blackford High and San Jose State. He taught at Rainbow Montessori School for 18 years. Steve enjoyed rollerblading and biking and loved MGM and Disney movies. He loved to collect Disney pins and taking...

Carol Diacomis DarwinDec. 18, 1917 - April 6, 2016San JoseCarol Diacomis Darwin, 98 was born in North Carolina, the third of 13 children of Arthur & Marie Deese. She married Paul Diacomis of Greece in 1937 and moved to California. They owned a restaurant in Martinez, CA, before moving to San Jose where Carol returned to school and graduated from...

Felicitas (Phyllis) F. RamosSan JoseFelicitas died peacefully at home after battling cancer. She was born in Strong City, Kansas and was the middle child of nine born to Hilaria Madera and Fortino Rosales. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, son Philip, parents and siblings. She is survived by 3 of her children, Cecilia Escobar (Anselmo), Michael and...

George Raymond ContrerasJuly 24, 1953 - Mar. 23, 2016San JoseGeorge was a wonderful loving man that was cherished by many. He is survived by his daughters Mia and Angela and his son George, two grandsons, two granddaughters, his mother Mary, sister Rachel, girlfriend Rania and numerous nieces and nephew. George lost his battle with cancer and will be missed dearly....

Roy Soriano SrJuly 31, 1950-March 12, 2016San Jose and CeresOn March 12, 2016 surrounded by family, Roy went home peacefully. He was 65. Family and Friends are invited to attend services on Sat., March 26, 2016, 4pm, Chapel of Flowers, 900 S 2nd St. San Jose, CA. View the online memorial for Roy Soriano S

Robert Tomlinson May 24, 1950 - March 6, 2016 Robert Wayne "Bluchie" Tomlinson lost his courageous fight with a rare lung disease known as B.O.O.P. (Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia) and passed away at San Jose Kaiser Hospital early Sunday morning, March 6, 2016. He was survived and will be sorely missed by his devoted and loving wife of 41 years,...

Robert TomlinsonMay 24, 1950 - March 6, 2016San JoseRobert Wayne "Bluchie" Tomlinson was born in Wilmington, Delaware on May 24, 1950 to Ruth and Harvey "Tommy" Tomlinson. He came to California when was twelve years old. Robert passed away at San Jose Kaiser Hospital early Sunday morning, March 6, 2016. The funeral services will be held on Friday, March 18th...

Manuel R. EstradaMay 15, 1935 - March 3, 2016San JoseA vigil will be held on March 10, 2016 at 7PM. A service will follow the next morning at 10AM at Chapel of Flowers. View the online memorial for Manuel R.  Estrada

Ralph "Tatie" AltamiranoJan. 27, 1953 - Mar. 2, 2016Resident of San JoseLoving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Viewing on 3/7/16 from 3-9pm. Rosary 7:00pm at Chapel of Flowers. Mass on 3/8/16 at 10:30am at Most Holy Trinity. Burial to follow at Santa Clara Mission. View the online memorial for Ralph "Tatie" Altamirano

Ruben R. AvalosJanuary 26, 1939 - Feb. 24, 2016San JoseRuben passed away on February 24, 2016. He retired from the City of San Jose, where he worked for over 30 years in the housing dept. He is survived by his wife Marcella, his children, and many grandchildren as well as great grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all those...

Vance E. HowethFeb 12, 1967 - Feb 15, 2016San JoseVance passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 49. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5:00 PM and an evening service at 6:00 PM. CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900...

Dwayne Lee ThornsberryNov. 12, 1939-Feb. 10, 2015Resident San JoseDwayne Lee Thornsberry passed away peacefully at the age of 76. He is survived by his daughters Sheli (Tim), Jodi, Teri (Scott) and 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Services will be held on Saturday, February 27th at Chapel of Flowers at 4pm. View the online memorial for Dwayne Lee Thornsberry

Sylvia MartinezJune 18, 1948 - Jan. 27, 2016Resident of San JoseSylvia was surrounded by her family when she was called home on Jan. 27, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, William, she leaves behind two daughters and a loving family that will miss her dearly. Memorial service to be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San...

Burdette Marie PontierJun. 6, 1922-Jan. 30, 2016Resident of San JosePeacefully passed in her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Burdette was preceeded in death by her husband Anthony Pontier and is survived by her four sons Alan, Daniel (Carla), Donald and David (Mary) Pontier. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and seven...

Starr G. HendersonMay 9, 1936 - Jan. 6, 2016Resident of San JoseStarr, born in Roswell, NM, died after a courageous, year long struggle with cancer. After living briefly in Southern California, Starr moved to San Jose in 1954 with his parents Jack and Lela Henderson. They opened Hendersons Pianos and Organs where Starr worked, and where he met the love...

Frank David Cortez IIIMarch 1, 1978-January 20, 2016Resident of ModestoViewing Saturday Jan. 30th from 4-8pm at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral will be at 6:00pm. View the online memorial for Frank David  Cortez III

Richard MartinezNov. 14, 1944 - Dec. 29, 2015Resident of San JoseRichard Martinez born in Phoenix, AZ resided in San Jose, formerly worked at FMC passed away peacefully with loving family and friends by his side on Dec. 29, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Helen and Raymond, brother Raymond (boy) and grandson Manuel Jose Martinez Jr, the 2nd. He...