San Jose, CA Obituaries

Helen T. De Nieva11/15/1951 - 9/23/2012Resident of MilpitasBorn November 15, 1951, Capiz, Philippines; Died: September 23, 2012, San Jose, California Viewing, Payers, Blessing and Celebration of Helen's life Saturday September 29, 2012 from 3-9pm at Chapel of Flowers

Patricia (Pat) Dinapoli9/5/1937 - 9/24/2012Resident of San JosePat Dinapoli, a longtime resident of Willow Glen in San Jose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sept. 24th after a prolonged illness.Pat was born in Oakland, CA and at age 10 moved to San Jose. She graduated from Notre Dame High School, San Jose and became a registered nurse after...

Salvador J. Gonzales6/9/1925 - 9/13/2012Resident of San JosePeacefully passed to his eternal reward after a long and fulfilling life. A Veteran of WWII and proud owner of La Fonda restaurants, he leaves behind Anthony, Joe, Tony (Lisa), Darold, Steve (Vicki), and Judy Briones (Daniel). Also adored by 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Viewing 9/18/12 from 3-9. Rosary at...

Jose R. MoliniResident of StocktonBorn July 25, 1940, in Del Rio, Texas, lived in San Jose, Ca. Died in Stockton, Ca. on Sunday, August 26th, 2012. A Member of The Brotherhood of Teamsters also the infamous Dog-House. He lived by the codes of both and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be missed dearly. Survivors include His wife of...

Nancy S. MartinezOct. 9, 1917- Sept. 2, 2012Resident of San JosePredeceased by her loving husband Thomas Martinez. Survived by her children George Martinez, Julie Martin, Stella Riebli, Rose Kirvan, Diane Curiel and 22 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday 9/9/12 from 5 to 9pm with a Rosary at 6pm at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral mass to be held...

Arturo H. GomezApr. 1, 1957-Aug. 15, 2012Resident of San JoseArturo H. Gomez, passed away at age 55. He was born in Pecos, Texas, but lived in San Jose,Ca. for 53 years. He retired from the floor covering business, due to health issues. He enjoyed being with his family. He was a very good person to talk to and a great...

Mabel Viola LaneySept. 9, 1930 - July 18, 2012Resident of San Jose"Protestant" Memorial service Tuesday July 24th at 2pm and a Rosary at 7pm at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Funeral Mass July 25th at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Los Gatos at 10am. Burial to follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to...

Alice Molina DelgadoLong-time resident of San Jose Born November 29, 1929, in San Bernardino, Alice passed away peacefully Sunday, July 15, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Alice was raised and attended school in Visalia, California where she met her husband, Manuel H. Delgado. Together they raised 5 children and were happily married for over 60 years. Alice was employed...

Yvonne CaudilloResident of San Jose Was born on May 17, 1966 and delivered to our God on July 5, 2012 at the age of 47. Service to be held at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose, CA at 7:00pm, Friday, July 13th.

Judith Irene HawleyOct. 22, 1943-June 21, 2012Resident of San JoseWith her loving family by her side, Judith peacefully passed away after a short illness. Judith is survived by her husband of 50 years Ronald, Sons Michael and Sean, Grandchildren Lauren Roediger, Dustin Hawley, Travis Hawley and Christopher Hawley, and Great-grandchildren Alexis Boughter and Logan Roediger. As well as her beloved...

Robert Ariaz Ramirez8/27/27-6/11/12Resident of San JoseBeloved son of the late Encarnacion and Casimira Ramirez. Survived by 3 sons, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Loving brother of 1 sister and 4 brothers. Memorial service Saturday June 16, 2012 at 7:00pm at Chapel of Flowers.

Ricky Anthony Jacques, Jr.Feb. 15, 1994 - May 17, 2012Resident of San JoseSurvived by loving parents Rick and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Destiny, Melissa, Joshua and Anthony. Grandson of Alice. Nephew of Sharon, Dale, Jimmy, Tim and Leslie. Uncle of Natalie Matthew. Visitation will be held Saturday May 26th from 4pm - 9pm Funeral Service will start at 6pm at...

Martin F. BarreraSept. 12, 1935 - May 13, 2012Resident of Rio Vista, CaMartin F. Barrera, died on Sunday, May 13, at his home in Rio Vista, Ca. He was born September 12, 1935, in Mason, Texas, to Bicente and Minnie Barrera. In 1953 he moved to Sunnyvale, Ca. and married Mary Robles in 1958. They raised three children, Mark, deceased...

Gerarda Garcia ReyesResident of San JoseBeloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on May 10th, in her home.Gerarda was 100 years old. Born in Boquilla de Conchos, Sonora, Mexico: Oct. 5th, 1911. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Clara Garcia; her husband Blas; her sons Refujio and Angel (Margaret). Survived by her daughters: Virginia (Manuel),...

Betty Jane GriffithJune 21, 1926-April 23, 2012Resident of San JoseBetty Griffith, 85 passed away in her home in San Jose on Monday April 23. Betty was born in San Francisco. In 1957, she married Bill Griffith and moved to San Jose where she lived with her husband for 51 years until he passed away in 2009. She and her husband...

Stanley Eugene Brackett Sr.Apr. 26, 1932 - Apr. 20, 2012Resident of San JosePreceded in death by his parents Cecil Myrtle Brackett son James Allen Brackett. Survived by his children: Jeffrey, Sharon, Stanley Theresa. Grandfather of 6 great grandfather of 9. Funeral service will be held Wed. Apr. 25th. @ 1pm @ Chapel of Flowers.

Jesse L. ValdezResident of San Jose 1-25-1931 - 4-17-2012Jesse entered into eternal rest on April 17 at 81 years of age with his entire family by his side. He is survived by Esther, his beloved wife of 58 years, and his four children, Gloria (Ernest) Lipari, Jess (Vanessa) Valdez, Cindy (David) Perea, and Elaine (Art) Campoy, and 11 grandchildren. Also,...

Walter R. "Bud" MinkelResident of San Jose 88, passed away April 16, 2012, surrounded by family.Born November 6, 1923, in San Francisco, California, son of the late Dorothy and Fred Minkel. On October 31, 1948 at the Mission in Carmel, California he married his "one and only", the late Dorothy Delphine Lattuada.Bud enlisted in the Armed Forces in 1942 and...

Rose Anne NavarraJan 10, 1924 - April 11, 2012Resident of CampbellRose Anne Navarra, 88 entered into rest on April 11th after a long bedside vigil with her family by her side. Rose battled Alzheimer 's disease for over 8 years. She is at Peace and resting in Heaven now. She will be missed by all and leaves an emptiness in...

William (Bill) EvansResident of San Jose Nov. 27, 1933-Apr. 10, 2012Bill Evans peacefully passed away at the Palo Alto VA Hospital on April 10th. Though unexpected by his family, Bill seemed to anticipate it and was at peace.Born in Monticello, MS, he was a resident of San Jose for 53 years. Married to his loving wife Margaree for 59 years,...