San Jose, CA Obituaries

Vincent David MarineMarch 20, 1949-May 8, 2015Resident of San JoseVince (David) passed away peacefully on Friday, 5/8 in the company of family and friends.A life-long resident of San Jose, he was born at O'Connor Hospital on 3/20/49 to Vicente and Isabel Marine.He was a talented artist and photographer who enjoyed science fiction, music, and being outdoors, and will be remembered...

Michelle Vasquez12/30/1977-4/28/2015Resident of San JoseLoving daughter of Gilbert Sr. and Rachel Vasquez. Mother of Francisco and Nicolas. Life time companion of Irwin Pablo. Sister of Gilbert II (Monique). Auntie of Gilbert III and Crystal. Michelle leaves behind many cousins, aunts, uncles and good friends.She has been called to rest after a long battle with cancer. She was at home surrounded...

Basilio J. MosquedaJune 14, 1911-May 5, 2015Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully at age 103. Basilio served for our country in WWII, with campaigns in Normandy and Rhineland. Basilio and his loving wife Estella were happily married for 75 years. Viewing will take place on May 13, 2015 from 4:30pm-9:00pm A Rosary will be at 7:00pm at Chapel of Flowers....

Marit McCreadyNov. 1, 1930 - April 25, 2015Resident of San JoseMarit McCready, a 46 year resident of San Jose, California, passed away April 25, 2015 at the age of 84. Marit was born November 1, 1930 to Hjalmar and Aslaug Helland in Soerfold, Norway. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her beloved husband of 54 years,...

Robert Dennis Gavich5/15/1934-4/12/2015Resident of SunnyvaleRobert Dennis (Bob) Gavich of Sunnyvale passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 of natural causes at his home.Formally of Pawtucket Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Dennis and Rose Gavich. After his Service to Our Country, he settled in California and made many friends.Bob is survived by five cousins, four from Massachusetts,...

Reynaldo Galindo BoisseMarch 7, 1932 - April 13, 2015San JoseRay passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Ramona of 57 years. Loving father to Ray, Tina, Raymond, Nanci, and Johnny. Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held at Chapel of Flowers on Thursday April 23, starting at 7pm....

John PerezOct. 24, 1947 - April 4, 2015Resident of San JoseJohn passed away suddenly on April 4, 2015. He touched many hearts with his smile, positive look on life, and his love for the Lord. In 1967-69, he was a Paratrooper on the Big Red One in Vietnam. He loved playing his guitar, singing, & spending time with his family....

Hollie Fowle RuxFeb. 21, 1965 - April 6, 2015San JoseHollie Fowle Rux was born in San Jose, Ca. in 1965. She passed away unexpectedly on April 6th, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie, son Nicholas (Ashli), son Daniel (Anna) beloved grandchildren Alona,Jacob,Bella,Ryli & Ayden. She leaves behind siblings Jim, Carol & Robert (Sue). She was loved by all...

George R. CooperMay 2, 1950 - April 4, 2015San JoseGeorge passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 4, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.George was born on May 2, 1950 in Sheridan, AR to Curtis Cooper Jr. & Sarah Waddell Cooper. He was the 2nd son of a family of 7 boys and...

Emma SawatzkyDec. 19, 1913 - Mar. 28, 2015Resident of San JoseEmma was born in Lithuania December 19, 1913 to German parents. She grew up surrounded by nature and working with animals on the farm. Emma married Ronald Sawatzky in 1936. They has six children, Anna Smailus, Irma Galovic, Walter E. Harding, Oskar H. Sawatzky, Horst H. Savickas and Angelika U....

Carmen Jeannie CastroSep. 16, 1947 - Mar. 29, 2015Resident of San JoseBeloved wife of Leonard Castro. Beloved mother of Denise & Eddie Chavez. Beloved sister of Ardell, Felix, Richard, Ray, Lorraine, Dolores & Stephanie. beloved grandma of Dominique, Sarah, Raymond & Maddison. Memorial service to be held Sat. April 11th @ 10:30 am.

Jack Edwin AdamsSept. 25, 1986 - Feb. 3, 2015San JoseJack cherished every friend he made and loved to make them laugh. Jack's loving family, David, Brenda and his brother Kyle. Jerry and Lynn Gustafson loving grandparents, Jeff, Kristy and Kelsey Hill. Dave, Sholeh, Caivon and Cameron Gustafson . Megan Crossfield who is so special to all of us. Jack would...

Mildred Charlotte DeMattei Glover LentzSept. 14, 1918 - March 1, 2015Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully in her home of 69 years. Born in San Jose, CA, the only child of Julio DeMattei and Rachael Nicora. Mildred attended St. Patricks's School and graduated from Notre Dame HS in 1937, maintaining many friendships throughout her life from her early school days....

Sharon Lorraine Wilkins-Pretty2/12/1959-2/21/2015Resident of San JoseBeloved mother Sharon tragically and suddenly passed away following a cardiac arrest. She will be deeply missed by her surviving son, Nicholasand daughter, Elizabeth. Sharon, born in London, England, was a resident of California since 1981. She loved dancing, karaoke, and traveling. Friends, please join us for a Memorial Service on Saturday Feb. 28, at...

Pio "Paul" B. CaampuedOct. 8, 1934 – Feb. 19, 2015Resident of San JosePio "Paul" Caampued peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 yrs, Celia; his daughter Maria & family from So Cal, son Alvin & Family from SJ, 9 grandchildren, daughter in law Charlene & family from Stockton, a pet dog Max...

Matilde O. CavazosDec. 2, 1935 - Feb. 17, 2015Resident of Santa ClaraWidow of the late Jose Cavazos. She is survived by her children Nettie, Joey, Heidi, Rigo, six grand children and one great grandchild. Vigil service will be held at Chapel of Flowers at 7p.m. Feb. 22nd. Mass Feb. 23rd at Sacred Heart church at 1p.m. Burial to follow at...

Donald Henry Bartel7/15/1931-2/12/2015Resident of San JoseDonald Henry Bartel passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his nine children, Julie, Debbie, Kim, Tammy, Deanna, Tj, Tracy, J.J, and Sydney as well as brothers Jack, Rusty, Elton, sister Carol, and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.A celebration of life will be held on 2/21/2015 at 2:00pm,...

Andrew Jose LuceroAug. 26, 1946 ~ Feb. 5, 2015Resident of San JoseAndrew (Andy) Jose Lucero, son of the late Jose and Doris Lucero was born in San Francisco and moved to San Jose at age 14. He voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam at Binh Thui Air Base. Upon returning to San Jose, he dedicated...

Raymond John DoudellJun. 16, 1945 - Feb. 6, 2015Resident of AlamedaRaymond was a native of San Jose and long time resident of Alameda. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory 1963 and The University of Santa Clara 1967. Worked as a letter carrier for the US Post Office for thirty years in San Jose, Palo Alto and Alameda. Self-taught sailor who...

Manuel P. GallegosJan 31, 1929 - Feb 1, 2015San Jose, CAManuel Gallegos entered into rest Sunday Feb. 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Gallup, NM and moved to San Jose, CA where he built his home in 1957. He was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from Lockheed Martin after 35 years of service. Many...