San Jose, CA Obituaries

Alvin Francis Easthouse3/3/1917-7/27/2013Resident of San JoseAl Easthouse, age 96, passed away July 27th at his home in San Jose. He was born in Kadoka, South Dakota. He married Berniece Oleta Browder on August 1st, 1937. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2007. Al was a developer, builder and construction manager in Santa Clara County for 42 years and...

John Meno CruzNov. 10, 1939 - July 28, 2013Resident of San JoseJohn Meno Cruz, RET. Captain U.S. Air Force and RET. Systems Engineer at Lockhead Martin. Born November 10, 1939 in Merizo, Guam. He passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved family at the Veteran's hospital, in Palo Alto, CA, on July 28, 2013, at 7:05 PM. Served 26 years in...

Ralph R. BondApr. 24, 1922 - July 31, 2013Resident of SunnyvaleRalph Bond passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 70 years , LeeEunice, by his side. He is survived by his children, Ronald and Barbara Bond, Rolane and Tony Santos and Gail Giralico. He was a loving papa to Christopher and Alicia Bond, Robert Rodrigues Jr., Kristin...

Oliver Greig Saunders II6/8/1954-7/27/2013Resident of San JoseMemorial service will be held on 8/10/2013 at 10:30am at Chapel of Flowers.

Anthony C. FernandezFeb. 2, 1972 - July 29, 2013Resident of San JoseAnthony was born in San Jose, Ca. Beloved father, son, and brother. Anthony is survived by his children Jacob, Desirae, Anthony, Erik and Karolyne. Loving son of Aurora Carrasco, beloved brother of Alma, Eddie, Ruby, Carlos andMarcos. Anthony will be well remembered for his easy going personality and loving...

Cecelia Rose RileyResident of San JoseCecelia Rose Riley was born in Sugar Notch, PA, Aug 31, 1922. On July 17, 2013 she entered God's Kingdom at 90. She lived a long and healthy life in San Jose, CA as a wife of 66 years and is survived by 3 sons, Edward, Anthony and Joseph, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.The Rosary...

Joseph R. LloretJun. 24, 1929 - Jun. 29, 2013Resident of San JoseLoving husband to Paulette, Adoring father to Pamela Ann and Paul. Funeral Service will be held Mon. July 8th 11am at Chapel of Flowers. Burial at Golden Gate Cemetery to follow. In lieu of Flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in memory of Joesph.

Alvera SilveraAug. 31, 1918 - June 19, 2013Resident of San JoseLoving wife to William, Sister to Mae Rose and Raymond Dutra. Sister in law to Tony Rose and Carrie Dutra, Aunt to Steven, Paul, David, Robert, and John. Great aunt to Dana, Bobby, Kelly, Katie, John, David, Kyle and Kristy.A rosary will be held at 7:00pm on Thurs. June 27th...

Lance A BaileyFeb 22, 1961 - Jun 4, 2013Resident of Los GatosBorn and raised in San Jose, Lance entered into rest on June 4, 2013 at the age of 52. Lance had many interests, but enjoyed his family the most and riding his motorcycle. Lance will be missed by his family and friends and is survived by parents Emma and...

Jose G. HernandezApril 5, 1924-June 9, 2013 Resident of San JoseJose G. Hernandez passed away June 9, 2013 surrounded by family in San Jose. In his long life, he laid to rest his wife Margarita, and 2 of his children Angie Tauscher and Fernando Hernandez. Jose is survived by his children Margaret Marrujo, Jose M. Hernandez, Bertha Gomez, Linda Melendez,...

Diana Marie SalinasOct. 10, 1965 - Jun. 6, 2013Resident of San JoseMemorial service will be held June 13th 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers.

Rosanna Maria FeolaResident of GilroyRosanna Maria Feola, born March 10, 1974 in Asmara Eritria. Passed June 2nd at the age of 39. Viewing Saturday, June 8, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose. Final Viewing: Sunday, June 9, 12:00 PM (same location) proceeding to final resting place at Oak Hill, 300...

Albert H. TapiaSept. 5, 1956 - May 20, 2013Resident of GilroyAlbert leaves Loving Wife Debbie, sons Elias Madrid, Ryan and Albert Jr. and daughter Antoinette Martinez. Wonderful Mother in-law. Proceeding in death by Father, Mother and 3 brothers. Family includes 3 brothers, 5 sisters. 2 sister and 5 brother in-laws. Numerous nephews & nieces and one loving grandson Ezrial Madrid...

Vivian Newell9/2/1959-5/21/2013Resident of San JoseAdoring mother of Milton Jr., Arthur, Esmeralda, Adelle and Alvina. Beloved daughter of John and Josie Newell. Loving sister of Jimmy, John and Barbara. Cherished grandmother of 13. Viewing 5/29/13 from 3-9pm. Rosary at 7pm at Chapel of Flowers. Mass 5/30/13 at 11am at St. John Vianney, 4600 Hyland Ave. Burial at Calvary

Lydia A. GordilloAug. 3, 1937 - May 18, 2013Resident of San JoseEntered into Rest May 18, 2013, Born on August 3, 1937 in Bisbee, AZ. Daughter of the late Belen L Torre. She was a retired instructional teachers aide from the Alum Rock School District. Lydia is preceded in death by her husband Raul C. Gordillo, survived by her daughters...

Gayle "Kathy" von Raesfeld10/22/1941 - 05/17/2013Resident of San JoseBorn 10/22/1941 in Detroit Michigan, daughter of North and Lois Vance, lived in Santa Clara, CA, passed away suddenly, Friday, May 17, 2013. She was 71 years old. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gary, her son Christopher, his spouse, Sarah and four grandchildren. Kathy worked hard her whole...

Ralph 'Tapie' Gomez Resident of San Jose With deep sadness we announce the passing of Ralph 'Tapie' Gomez (46 yrs) May 8, 2013. Ralph joined his father Narciso Gomez and sister Linda 'Gata' Gomez in Heaven. A native of East San Jose, CA, Ralph was born to Narciso & Lucy Gomez on Nov. 23, 1966, the baby of 11 children....

Janice DemarestOct. 12th, 1955- May 9th, 2013Resident of San JoseJanice leaves behind a loving husband, Keith, and her four children Nicole, Keith Jr., Matt and Sabrina. She also leaves behind her extended family to include her niece Danielle, and grandchildren Andrew, Emily, and Danielle's son Jacob. She was a cornerstone to her friends and family, who will miss her dearly....

Lisa Marie Mares08/06/1964 - 04/29/2013Resident of San JoseEntered into the gates of heaven after losing her battle with Huntington's disease. Celebration of Lisa's life to be held at Chapel of Flowers in San Jose on Sunday May 5, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth's Church in Milpitas on Monday May 6, 2013 at 11:00am.

Apolonio Alvarado4/10/1938-4/25/2013Resident of San JoseViewing 5/1/2013 from 3-9pm at Chapel of Flowers. Viewing 5/2/2013 from 12-4pm at Chapel of Flowers. Rosary 5/2/2013 at 7pm at Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Dr. San Jose, CA. Mass 5/3/2013 at 9am at Most Holy Trinity. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.