San Jose, CA Obituaries

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...

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...