San Jose, CA Obituaries

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,...

Charles W. "Chuck" Gallup Sr., PhDResident of San JoseProud Korean War veteran and entrepreneur, died on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the age of 80. Born on October 27, 1931 in Danville, IL, Chuck spent most of hischildhood in San Francisco, CA. He attended high school in Pasco, WA, where he excelled as an athlete and boxer. In 1950,...

Jesus FernandezJuly 11, 1929 - April 3, 2012Resident of Los BanosBorn in El Paso, Tx, Jesus was the beloved son of Jesus Fernandez and Paula Fernandez Quintana and 1 of 18 children. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Elena Canales-Fernandez, he was the dear father of 8 children, Mary, Carmen, Gloria, Manuel, David, Hector, Ester and Estella. Grandfather to...

Jennifer Rose Flores11/13/1983-3/26/2012Resident of San JoseJennifer passed on March 25th. She was a loving mother of Jacob "Boogie" Palpallatoc 8 and Joshua "Jiggs" Flowers 6 months. She is survived by here friends and famly. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts as our Rose. We love you Jenny Rose and we know you will be our angel...

Atilano Mike Palomo Jr.10/29/52-3/16/12Resident of San JoseBeloved father of Rena and Mike Palomo. Adoring grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 2. Loving son of the late Nellie Ortiz and Atilano Palomo Sr. Cherished brother of Robert, Vicky, Nick and Joe. Viewing 3/28/12 from 3-9pm. Vigil at 7:30pm at Chapel of Flowers. Mass 3/29/12 at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church....

Tom Steven Piazza5/23/1964-3/19/2012Resident of San JoseBeloved son of Rosetta Piazza and the late Nick Piazza. Loving brother of Mark and Sal Piazza. Adoring uncle of Joseph Piazza. Visitation 3/27/12 from 3-9pm. Vigil at 7:00pm at Chapel of Flowers. Mass 3/28/12 at 9:30am at St. Christopher's Church 1576 Curtner Avenue, San Jose. Interment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

Janet Katherine VargasResident of San Jose 7/19/1930 - 3/6/2012With heavy hearts our family announces the passing of the family matriarch, Janet Katherine Vargas at 81 years of age. Janet is survived by her children, Robert, David, Steven, Mary, Linda, Michael and Mark and her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 17, 2012 at 1:00pm...

Lucy Lujan6/12/1924 - 03/02/2012Resident of San JoseEntered into rest at age 87. Devoted wife of Alfred Lujan, Loving mother of Lucy Mendoza, grandmother of Jessica Lopez and great-grandmother of Angela & Jordan Lopez. Sister of Bessie Murillo, Janet Paez and Manuel, Lalo & Robert Garcia. Preceded in death by her parents Marcelino & Felipa Garcia, siblings Natalie Savala, Jesse, Ruth,...

Duke NewtonResident of Gilroy Feb. 24, 2012, we lost our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend. At the age of 49 due to a heart attack. Duke was born Jan. 5, 1963 survived by wife Doreen Newton, sons Josh, Jorden, Brett, Brent, mother Barbara Newton, brother & sisters Cheryl, Daryl, Randy, Sandy, Dave, Darren, preceded in death Huey Newton.Service will...