San Jose, CA Obituaries

David R. GarciaJuly 3, 1931 - Nov. 27, 2014Resident of San JoseBeloved husband of the late Carmen Garcia. Loving father of Virgina Aguilar, Veronica Casanova, Valerie Silva, Geraldine Collett, Genevieve Rodriguez & Chris D. Garcia. Dear Father-in-law to Manuel Casanova, Luis Silva, Roger Collett, Marco Rodriguez & Maritza Garcia. Adoring brother to Mario Garcia, Esther Valdez, Mary Benavides, Albert Garcia,...

R. Duane MelottAug. 16, 1935 – Nov. 17, 2014Resident of San JoseDuane was born in Long Beach, CA, the oldest of three children, to Madge and Raymond Melott. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lee Angela, sons Mark and Gary, daughter-in-law, Debbie, grandson, Matthew, granddaughters Samantha and Allie Kimber, and great grandson, Ira Speakman. Duane was...

Richard Bernard CampiJuly 6, 1922 - Nov. 18, 2014Resident of Yerington, NVA rosary will be held at The Chapel of Flowers, Nov 25 at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Justin's Catholic Church in Santa Clara on Nov 26 at 11:00 AM.

Jean DuncanApr. 23, 1929 - Nov. 14, 2014Los GatosJean passed peacefully into eternity on November 14,2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Louisiana and spent almost half of her life in the South: Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. In high school she was a girls' basketball star. She spent 5 winters in Illinois before moving to California on Jan...

Fred M. Ritchie Resident of San Jose Aug. 11, 1933 - Oct. 19, 2014 Beloved father and grandfather. Survived by his daughter & grandchildren. Memorial will be held Saturday, November 22, at Chapel of Flowers, 4 p.m.

Pamela Ann GelineauDec. 20, 1948 - Nov. 15, 2014Resident of San JosePamela Gelineau passed away on Friday, November 15th, after a two year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of forty-two years, Dan, her mother Adeline, her sons Mark and David, her daughter-in-law Tiffany, and her grandson Bryce. Pam was an incredible wife, mother, and...

Theresa Maria PolyakovicsOct. 11, 1935 - Oct. 31, 2014Resident of San JoseTheresa passed away after a long illness from cancer. Theresa Maria (Arellano) Polyakovics was born in Pittsburgh Ca. She is the second daughter of ten children. She was a wife, mother, homemaker and salesperson. All are welcome to a visitation on Fri. 14th from 11am to 2pm. Funeral service...

Yvonne Mary 'Bonnie' RockJune 3, 1936 - Sept. 25, 2014Resident of San JoseNative of San Francisco. Survived by brothers Fr. Martin Rock SJ, of Ojai CA and James Rock of Atherton along with numerous nieces and nephews. Long time friend of Bill "W'.A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 16, 2014 at 1pm Los Gatos Masonic Hall, 131...

Maria G. Romero1/7/1933-10/31/2014Resident of SalidaViewing will take place at Chapel of Flowers on 11/11/14 from 3-9pm. Rosary will be at 6:30pm. Mass will be on 11/12/14 at 10:00am at Most Holy Trinity. 2020 Nassau Dr. Burial to follow at Calvary.

John Haslet HallJuly 11, 1932 - October 30, 2014Resident of MilpitasJohn Haslet Hall, son of the late William McLaurine Hall, Jr and Mary Helen (Ent) Hall, was born July 11, 1932 and died October 30, 2014. Hall was an early and prolific Silicon Valley inventor. In a career that spanned over 60 years, Hall developed technology included in over 20...

Loraine Ruth GruenNov. 11, 1911-Sept. 23, 2014Resident of San JoseLoraine Gruen was born on Nov 11, 1911 in Lehighton, PA, to Leo Carl and Clair Manet Gruneberg. She was the second of seven children.Loraine was a graduate of Smith College and studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris. She lived in NYC following college and worked as an editor for...

Marian Joan FerrariAugust 25, 1939 - October 25, 2014Resident of San JoseMarian was born to Bernard and Gertrude Schultz on August 25, 1939 in Park City, Utah. She was raised in Denver, Colorado and was a graduate of South High School. Marian received her bachelor's degree in science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1961 she married the love...

Alberto Gonzalez-FelixJuly 23, 1926 - October 23, 2014San Jose, CAIn loving memory of Alberto Gonzalez-Felix. Birthplace of Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico. Survived by his beloved wife, Louisa, sister, Estella Garcia, daughters: Rebecca Estrada, Amelia Clark, Debra Felix, thirteen grandchildren, three great-grand children. Service to be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St, at 6pm on Oct, 29th.

Jerry Arlene DimosMay 26, 1933 - Oct. 25, 2014Resident of Discovery BayBeloved wife of the late Tom Dimos JR. Preceded in death by son Billy. Survived by: Son's Thomas & Dennis, daughter Tina, 3 grandsons & 2 granddaughters. Graveside service will be held for Jerry Friday Oct. 31st at 11am in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers the...

Maria (Tia Chita) Flores7/11/1924 - 10/20/2014Resident of San JoseMaria passed away peacefully at home on Monday October 20, 2014. She was mother to Sylvia Clover and Louie Flores Sr. Grandchildren included: Lawrence, Michelle,Louie Jr and was a great grandmother to Melissa. Born in San Antonio and raised in Del Rio, Texas, Maria spent most of her life in San Jose,...

Walter Edward SeebachAug. 9, 1932-Oct. 18, 2014Resident of San JoseWalter Edward Seebach, age 82, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, October 18, 2014. Born August 9, 1932, in San Jose, California. Walter lived all his life in San Jose graduating from Bellarmine High School and San Jose State. He served in the army as 1st Lieutenant. Walter is...

Thomas G. FotisMay 23, 1966 - Oct. 17, 2014Resident of Reno, NVThomas G. Fotis 48, of Reno,NV, died unexpectedly on Fri Oct 17, 2014 at St Mary Medical Center in Reno, NV. Born in Lancaster, Pa, Tom was the son of Gust and Markella Fotis San Jose, CA. Tom was the owner of WildSide Entertainment with shows in San Jose,...

Jimmy ParrazSept. 6, 1959-Oct. 11, 2014Resident of San JoseFuneral service will be on Oct. 18, 2014 at 2:00pm at Chapel of Flowers.

Guadalupe Munoz CortezJuly 18, 1929 - Oct. 10, 2014Resident of San JoseGuadalupe entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2014 in San Jose. Loving mother of 14 children and their families. Grandmother to 21 children and great grandmother of 8. She leaves 1 surviving sister. A native of Mexico, aged 85. Vigil Service on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 7:00...

Pete MendozaSept. 10, 1957-Sept. 29, 2014Resident of Santa ClaraRaised in Watsonville, Resident of Santa Clara All those who knew Pete agree that he lived life the way he wanted. Always energetic even as he battled health issues. His passion for sports, especially playing golf in his later years, kept him young and active.We'll all miss Pete's whit and inclination for...