San Jose, CA Obituaries

Aug 20, 2018

Bernard Bernie Ben Uncle Bernie August Schaefers, of San Jose, California, born on January 22, 1947 in Wenatchee, Washington, to the late Bernard Mary Schaefers and the late Marcella Gertrude Schaefers, passed away at age 71 on August 20, 2018 in San Jose, California with his children by his side. He attended Camden High School, and then DeAnza College to...

Aug 3, 2018

Lawrence Patrick Burton, born on January 21, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, passed away at age 81 on August 3, 2018 in San Jose, California, Santa Clara. Lawrence is survived by his son, Fernando Burton & Family; daughter, Maria Salinas & Family; stepson, Ed Dominquez & Family; and stepdaughters, Lisa Begley & Family, Ana Diaz & Family, and Elena Wright....

Oct 19, 2017

Edward was born on February 24, 1934 and passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017.Edward was a resident of California at the time of passing.Funeral services will be held Nov. 5th at 11:00 at Chapel of Flowers in San Jose, followed by his Celebration of Life at Fiorillo's Restaurant.

Apr 21, 2013

Carole NuteNov 10, 1938 -Apr 21, 2013Resident of San JoseCarole Lynne Nute, 74, of San Jose passed away peacefully on April 21, 2013 surrounded by family at the home of her daughter.Carole was born in Springfield, Mass and moved to California with her husband of 44 years, Torrie, in 1969. She was a beloved homemaker and served as the neighborhood...

Apr 9, 2013

Peter Van Dam08/18/1951 - 04/09/13Resident of San JoseWM. PETER VAN DAM, 61, died peacefully at home in San Jose on April 9, 2013. He managed the last year of lung cancer with an abundance of grace and humor. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he forged a new life in San Jose in 1980 with the love and support of...

Feb 19, 2013

Willa Mae HunterJanuary 27, 1923 - February 19,2013Resident of Santa ClaraWilla Mae was wife to the late, Alphonzo Hunter, Mother of: Carolyn ,Evelyn, Terry, Darrell, and Renita . Grand Mother to: Lamont, Mark, Brandon, Max , Joshua, Daniel, Katie, Tyler, Heather and Isaiah. And great grandmother to: Jailen, Melanie , Zuri, Tianna, Niara ( due 4/28/13) and Little angles Alphonzo...

Roy Daniel Ruiz, 101, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. He was born on April 20, 1921 to Ventura and Mercedes Ruiz. He was raised in San Jose and at the age of 21 he enlisted in the Army Airforce and then served in WWII, first as a medic, then as an aerial gunner on a B24 bomber. Roy...

Dennis left to be with his parents February 24, 2023 after a long illness. Dennis was born May 2, 1944 to Mervyn and Nancy Mason in San Jose, CA andraised in the Tri-Valley Cannery area of North San Jose. He attended Grant Grammar School and San Jose High School. Dennis discovered a passion for cars in high school. After graduation,...

Randy Clinton Adams passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Paula, his adoring children Natalie (Steve) and Vincent (Nina), cherished grandchildren Nicolas and Jack. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.A Celebration will be held on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at 10:30am at Chapel of Flowers Funeral...

A Memorial service will held in Frank's Honor on Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home

Elisa was born in Santa Barbara, California. In 1931, her father moved their family to Mexico. In 1951, she met and married her husband, Luis Arevalo in Leon, Mexico. Luis and Elisa were married for 44 years until Luis' death in 1996. They immigrated to San Jose in 1955, with their first three children (Elisa, Maria and Luis) and soon...

Jessie Martha Apodaca passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 4, 2022 in San Jose, CA. Jessie was born on July 28, 1945 in Hanford, CA. She grew up in Hanford where she graduated from Hanford High School in 1964. Jessie loved the outdoors and took many trips to Yosemite and other National Parks. Jessie worked as a technician in...

Stephen passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2022.He is preceded in death by his parent's Ralph and Margaret Salmon and loving brother and sister in-law Ralph Jr. and Sue Salmon.Adoring father of Stephanie (Honey Babe) Salmon. Loving brother of Kevin (Helen) Salmon. Cherished uncle of Ralph III, Gardner, Tootie Middione, Murl and Susan Salmon.Born and raised in San Jose, Stephen...

Jessie Martha Apodaca passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 4, 2022 in San Jose, CA. Jessie was born on July 28, 1945 in Hanford, CA. She grew up in Hanford where she graduated from Hanford High School in 1964. Jessie loved the outdoors and took many trips to Yosemite and other National Parks. Jessie worked as a technician in...

Norman ManiaciFeb. 11, 1929 - Aug. 6, 2022Resident of San JoseNorman Maniaci passed away at home on August 6th, 2022 at the age of 93 after a long battle with Parkisons disease. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Mary, his daughter Cheryl Bufalini, son in law Steve. His siblings Josephine, Andrew and Mary (deceased). 3 grandchildren Rick...

Marilyn Della VierraOct. 30, 1935 - May 10, 2022Resident of San JoseBorn in San Francisco the youngest of Harold and Winifred Orcutt's three children, Marilyn went home peacefully on the morning of May 10th. She is pre-deceased by her two loving husbands and survived by her daughter Coleen & husband Michael, two sons, Brian and Victor & wife Bonnie, six...

Annie Lee OsborneSept. 22, 1941 - Dec. 24, 2021San Jose, CaliforniaOur beloved Annie Lee Osborne, 80, of San Jose, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 24, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was a warrior during her last days, as she fought the unexpected complications of heart valve surgery. Annie was born on September 22, 1941...

Theresa Marie ParadisoOct. 11, 1932 - Nov. 11, 2021Resident of San JoseTheresa Marie Paradiso entered into rest on November 11th after a brief illness. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Paradiso was a lifelong resident of San Jose, born to John and Mary Avila on October 11, 1932. After graduating Lincoln High School, she was...

Antonio CastilloJan 29, 1929 - Oct 23, 2021San JoseAntonio was born in Los Ranchos de Santiago, Chihuahua, Mexico and immigrated to the United States through the Bracero Program in 1953 eventually settling in San Jose. He passed away at home surround by family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Velia; his children, Carmen (Joel Gonzales), Antonio...

Walter "George" PledgerDec. 3, 1935 - May 26, 2021Resident of Santa ClaraWalter "George" Pledger (1935-2021) passed away peacefully in Santa Clara, CA on May 26. He was born in Alabama and earned a mechanical engineering degree from Auburn University. Hewas an engineer for Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA for almost 40 years. His love for music, dancing and singing made him...