San Jose, CA Obituaries

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...

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...