San Jose, CA Obituaries

Michelle Hutton ZamoraNov. 29, 1974 - Feb. 1, 2015San JoseMichelle Hutton Zamora died unexpectedly in a local hospital on Feb. 1, 2015 in San Jose, Calif at the age of 40. Michelle is survived by her husband Matthew Zamora and a Son Kaleb Zamora (12 years old) of San Jose, Cal. Parents Doug & Lucy Hutton of Temple TX, Sister...

Jorge GodinezJuly 16, 1978 - Feb. 1, 2015Resident of San JoseSan Jose Native, Silver Creek High School graduate, Class of 1997. Jorge went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his mother, Graciela Godinez. Survived by his father, Sacramento, brothers Sergio and Albert, and his niece Chelita, along with his grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends....

Robert E. JohnstonJuly 19 1923 - January 20 2015San JoseBob died as gracefully as he lived, on his own terms, and surrounded by love. He was finally free of his hated brace, worn for 6 years after the fall that broke his neck; he never allowed it to define him. Born to William Ed and Rose (Zwissler) Johnston in North...

Louis A. Chavez5/31/1933-1/12/2015Resident of San JoseBorn in Watsonville Ca. Moved to San Jose and attended San Jose high school. After high school he joined the Air force, serving during the Korean war. Louis loved camping, hunting, being a 49er fan & jazz. Survived by his wife of 60 years Eleanor. Sons Randy(Yvonne) and James (JoAnn). Daughter Victoria. Grandchildren James II,...

Albert LeRoy Blankenship 8/28/33-1/13/15Resident of San JoseAlbert passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital, on Tuesday, January 13, at the age of 82.Born in Everest, Kansas, he served in the US Navy before settling in San Jose. A devoted family man, his greatest pleasures in life were spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, woodworking, and the outdoors. He was...

Sally BrancoNov. 9, 1941 - Dec. 18, 2014San JoseSally was called home to the Lord after a valiant fight with cancer and pulmonarydisease. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family. She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Tony, son Scott (Alex), daughter Kelly Rodman (John), grandchildren Ethan and Declan Branco and Julianna and Anthony Rodman, sister...

Matilde DelgadoOct. 31, 1922 - Dec. 22, 2014San JoseA public visitation will be held January 5th, 2015 from 3-9PM, with a Rosary at 7PM. Mass will be the following morning, January 6th at Sacred Heart Church at 9AM. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Mathew Paul-Alan Zampko5/23/1993-1/21/2014Resident of San JoseOur Angel Mathew left earth & made his way to heaven on December 21st, following a 5 year battle with Leukemia. Mathew leaves behind his Mother Tanya Munoz, Grandfather Henry Zampko, brothers Robert and Jacob Munoz, and sister Hailey Munoz. Mathew was a source of light and love to his family and friends. He was...

Ernestina GarciaMar. 13, 1919- Dec. 20, 2014Resident Of San JoseShe was born in Arizona on March 13, 1919, than moved to California at age five. She lived half her life in the Los Angeles area, marrying Pablo M. Garcia and raising 10 children, Stella (Nunez), Paul Jr., Mercy, Jesse, Virginia, Molly, David, Sylvia, Joseph, and Thomas. She lived the last...

Herminia JimenezJun. 20, 1943 - Dec. 20, 2014Resident of San Jose, CaShe passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband Nicasio Jimenez, Sr, her son Rico and her step children Joepeter, Nicasio Jr., Julius, Jason Memorial service will be held on Dec. 29, 2014 at the Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home at 900 South 2nd...

Harold Arthur HallMay 13, 1938 - Dec. 9, 2014San JoseHarold Arthur Hall went "home" on December 9, 2014. Hal was born in Chicago, IL May 13, 1938 to Wendell Gladstone Hall and Margaret Elizabeth Asplund Hall. He was an only child. Hal obtained his Electronic Engineering AA degree from San Jose City College and served in the Coast Guard Reserves...

Robert R. CoronadoAugust 29, 1930 - Nov. 26, 2014Santa ClaraRobert R. Coronado, retired Maintenance Mechanic and Welder, Santa Clara, CA, died unexpectedly on November 26, 2014 at the age of 84 resulting from heart failure at Kaiser Hospital, Sunnyvale, CA. Robert is survived by his sons Robert, Steve, and Ernest and was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Patricia...

Abel ZamoraMay 9, 1939 - Dec. 12, 2014San JoseAbel Zamora passed away on December 12, 2014, at the age of 75. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Leticia Zamora; his children, Mary Mckay, Diane Serrano, Deborah Sanchez, Yvonne Miguel, Abel John Zamora, Dennis Zamora, 17 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. We will celebrate Abel's life and all that...

Giovanni F. (John) Giannotta7/3/1930-12/11/2014Resident of HollisterGiovanni, 84 resident of Hollister, CA passed away peacefully on 12/11/2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in San Jose, CA on 7/3/1930. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Eleanor. Beloved father of John (Skeeks-Julie), Vincent and Camille (John). Grandfather of Hunter, Madison,...

Walter KaczkowskiFeb 5,1928-Oct 29,2014Sunnyvale, CAWalter Martin Kaczkowski passed away at Valley House Rehabilitation Center in Santa Clara, CA. where he touched many lives with his kindness and gentle spirit. Walter was born in Cliffside Park, NJ and graduated from St. Peter's College in Jersey City with a degree in Chemistry. After serving in the US Army during the Korean era,...

Lawrence Paul Faber Jr.Apr. 23, 1920-Nov. 26, 2014Resident of Palo AltoLarry was born in Palo Alto, CA as the only child of Larry Paul Faber of Palo Alto and Helen Keegan Faber of Chicago, Illinois. Larry graduated from Sequoia High School and attended Menlo College before joining the US Army. He was stationed in the Midwest where he met and...

Kevin Lee Knight3/28/1954-12/3/2014Resident of San JoseQuiet hours will be on 12/14/2014 from 5-9pm at Chapel of Flowers. A funeral service will held in his honor on 12/15/2014 at 11:00am also at Chapel of Flowers. Burial Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Andrew V. FigoneMay 11, 1930-Nov. 24, 2014Resident of San JoseAndrew Figone was a devoted follower of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, by way of his Catholic faith, and that's how he wanted to be remembered.Andy was born in San Luis Obispo May 11, 1930. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to San Jose: and except during his service in the...

Margaret BaileyJune 10, 1932-Nov. 28, 2014Resident of San JoseBorn in New Mexico to Gumecindo and Marcela Contreras she later moved to San Jose for the remainder of her life. Preceded in death by her parents and sister (Rosemarie), she is survived by her children, Mary Lou Arenas, Carole Rodriguez and Michael Bailey, two grandchildren, Kelly (Barret) Pruden and Mikey, great...

Maria Elena RenteriaMay 2, 1941-Nov. 22, 2014Stockton, CA former resident of San Jose, CAOn Nov. 22, 2014, our beloved mother joined our father in heaven. She is survived by her children Marina Gonzalez (Gregorio), Raul Renteria Jr., Monica Vargas (John) and Vanessa Renteria; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Juan Hernandez (Linda), Maricela McCullough (Robert), Samuel Hernandez (Shannon), Carlos...