San Jose, CA Obituaries

Rocky EliaApr. 4,1921-Dec. 26, 2015Resident of San JoseIn Loving Memory. For service information please contact Chapel of Flowers at (408)294-9663. View the online memorial for Rocky Elia

William B. HookeNov. 26, 1939 - Dec. 14, 2015Resident of Willow GlenWilliam B. Hooke, age 76, passed away peacefully in his home in San Jose on Mon., December 14th, 2015. William fought a long and courageous twenty-two year battle against Parkinson's disease.He was born in Houston, Texas to Murray and Mary Hooke. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's...

Carol "Babushka" Gregorius1936 - 2015Resident of San JoseMom passed away peacefully Dec. 29, 2015. A loving mother, aunt, grandma, big grandma, friend and avid quilter will be sorely missed by all who know her. Survived by her children: William, Bonny Sue and Michael, grandchildren: Anna Tompkins, Andrew & Joshua Gregorius, great grandchildren: Jasmine & Raymond Tompkins, Ivan Gregorius. Viewing Saturday,...

Michael Anthony RiveraOct. 25, 1924-Dec. 11, 2015Resident San JoseMichael Anthony Rivera passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015 in Santa Clara, CA at the age of 91. He was born on October 25, 1924 in Stockton, CA. Michael graduated from Santa Clara High School and received his B.A. from San Jose State University, his M.A. from Stanford University and...

Bernardine NelsonDec. 8, 1943 - Nov. 27, 2015Resident of San JoseBernardine passed away peacefully after a resilient fight with bone marrow cancer with her son by her side and daughter on the phone. Viewing Fri. Dec. 4, 3-9 pm Quiet hour 7pm Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St San Jose 95112. Services Sat. Dec. 5, 10am Five Wounds Catholic...

Betty GassmannFeb. 28, 1932 - Nov. 17, 2015Resident of San JoseBetty Ellen Hall was born in San Jose, California to Minnie Yeager and Homer Hall. She grew up across the street from the Winchester Mystery House, where she and her classmates would play in the garden after school. After graduating from Campbell High School she married Lucien Gassmann, and they...

Tomas Roy PelayoJune 6, 1981 - Nov. 21, 2015San JoseSon of the late Joseph Jr. and Sandra A Pelayo. Brother to Abigail, Linda, Joseph III and Fernando. He leaves behind 4 daughters; Veronica, Adrianna, Vanessa and Isabella. Loving Nephew, Uncle, Cousin to the Pelayo/Escobar Family and Friends to many others. Viewing Wednesday, Dec 2nd at 5pm-9pm, Rosary at 7pm. Funeral...

Jesse PizarroJune 18, 1935 - Nov. 16, 2015Resident of San JoseJesse was born in Palo Verde, Los Angeles County and passed peacefully in San Jose. Services have been held. View the online memorial for Jesse Pizarro

Raymond Palacio RuizSept. 21, 1947 - Nov. 18, 2015Resident of San JoseSon of the late Raymond Ruiz Sr. and Julia Castor Ruiz. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Arlene Ruiz. Devoted father of Raymond Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, Raylene Ruiz and Nicholas Ruiz and grandfather to 12. Loving uncle and brother-in-law of the Medina and Hulguin families. Loving brother of Rachael...

Judith C. BaresOct. 30, 1949 - Oct. 21, 2015Resident of Santa ClaraJudith C. Bares had two dreams. One was to have a job she could describe in 2 words, the other was to help children. Judith attended University of Connecticut Law School and became a patent attorney for the Xerox Corporation. She was an avid traveler and volunteer—doing mediation work...

Dellia Ruth CampbellMay 19, 1931 - Nov. 5, 2015Resident of San JoseVisitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 6:00pm-8:00pm at Chapel of Flowers. Home going services will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 11:00am, True Vine Baptist Church 505 S. White Road, San Jose, CA. View the online memorial for Dellia Ruth Campbell

Daniel Gerard GelineauFeb. 21, 1950-Oct. 31, 2015Resident of San JoseDan Gelineau passed away of natural causes, less than a year after the passing of his beloved wife, Pam. He is survived by his sisters Sue Schuttinger and Rosalie Mietzel, his sons Mark and David, his daughter-in-law Tiffany, and his grandson Bryce.Dan was an alumnus of Palo Alto Military Academy, St....

Sammy SanchezMarch 3, 1944 - Oct. 31, 2015Resident of San JoseSammy passed away peacefully October 31, 2015 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rachel, 3 children, Sammy (wife Adriana), Anthony (wife Gina) and Vicki (husband Pete), 6 grandchildren, Niko (wife Bethany), Michael, Samantha, Sabrina, Vanessa, Vincent and 1 great-grandchild, Kingston.Rosary will be...

Laverne Bisel12/31/1936-10/6/2015Resident of San JoseLaverne Bisel is survived by her daughter Sandi Davey (Chuck), brother Carl Mills, 3 granddaughters, 2 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in San Jose on Friday, October 16 at 10:30 AM. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers a donation to your...

Paul Atsushi HenthornSept. 9, 2015 - Sept. 11, 2015San JosePJ passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents, Paul Howard and Misako Usui Henthorn. While he was not with us long, the love he brought us will last forever. Friends and family are welcome to his celebration of life, 11am on October 1st at Chapel of Flowers at 900...

Robert 'Bobby" SalasJune 14, 1951 - Sept. 23, 2015San JoseAged 64 years, entered into rest Sept. 23, 2015. Born in Floresville, Texas. Beloved son of Juan & Ricarda Salas. Beloved friend of Linda Sanchez, Devoted father of 'Lil Bobby, Sophia & Teresa. Loving "Tata Bobby Bus' of 15 grandchildren, Loving brother of 5. A visitation will be held Thursday 10/1...

Theodore M. MarakJune 16, 1921 - Sept. 6, 2015Resident of San JoseTheodore (Ted) Marak, 94 passed away peacefully in San Jose. Born in New Haven, CT, son of Charles & Anna Marak, Graduated from West Haven High School (1939) he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, stationed in Rawlings, WY & Fairfield, CT. He served in the U.S. Army map making...

Willi Erich HuebnerApril 14, 1922 - Sept. 3, 2015Resident of San JoseWilli Huebner, ladies' man, engineer, conversationalist, passed away at age 93, 9/3/15. His "ladies" were his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and his only non-lady, his grandson. Born in Germany, he and wife Olly immigrated to Canada after WWII and then to the USA where he raised a family and built...

Anita AmezquitaDec. 6, 1924 - August 19, 2015Resident of San JosePredeceased by Albert, survived by children, Ron (Lorrie), Roger (Tina), Rudy (Diane), Rick and Becky, 7 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Rosary Friday, August 28, at 7:00 PM & Services Saturday, August 29, at Noon Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Michael WidmanMarch 1, 1965 - Aug. 2, 2015Resident of San JosePassed away after a long, brave battle with leukemia. Mike is survived by his loving mom, Karen, and his soulmate, Kate. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy. Mike was deeply devoted to his family and friends, who will dearly miss his compassionate, gentle soul. Donations in his...