Obituaries
San Jose, CA Obituaries
Local obituaries for the San Jose & Santa Clara, CA area
Jacqueline Michelle Hernandez
Nov 14, 2023
Jacqueline Michelle Hernandez, 47, departed this world peacefully in San Jose, California on Tuesday November 14, 2023.
Born on October 30, 1976 in San Jose, California to Elizabeth and Jose Nañez, Jackie experienced a childhood filled with love alongside her older brother Jacob and younger sister Tracy. They were a close-knit family, cherishing the affectionate presence of their grandmother Alejandra...
Debra Faye Watkins-Veal
Nov 7, 2023
Debra Faye Watkins-Veal, a woman of remarkable character and unwavering spirit, has bid farewell to this world on November 7, 2023. Born on March 18, 1955, in the enchanting city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Vera Veal.From an early age, Debra embarked on worldly adventures alongside her family; their journey taking them to...
Georgia Lee Brown
Nov 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Georgia Lee Brown. She departed from this world on November 4, 2023, due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. At the age of 66, Georgia's unexpected death has left her family and friends in deep sorrow and shock.
Georgia was born on October 7, 1957, in Torrance, California. Throughout...
Linda Silva
Oct 19, 2023
Linda Marie Silva, born on February 16, 1965, entered this world radiating life and joy. From the start, her straight hair flowed gracefully down her back, a testament to her natural beauty. In her high school years, Linda discovered a passion for music, mastering both the clarinet and the flute with admirable skill. Known for her academic excellence, she achieved...
Nancy Farrant
Oct 9, 2023
Following a lengthy illness, Nancy passed on October 9th. Born in Pittsfield, MA, she moved with her family to San Jose, CA in 1956. Her initial career field was in dental assisting working in Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose. Her secondary career field was in ministry for the Catholic Church working for parishes in San Jose, Pleasanton,...
Ismael C Candelas
Oct 7, 2023
Ismael, a proud husband and loving father of five children, dedicated his life to his family. Today, as we mourn his passing, we also celebrate the legacy of love that he leaves behind. Born as the second eldest among thirteen children, Ismael's mission in life was to bring joy to his family.Throughout his active life, Ismael cultivated a deep passion...
Bertha M Villegas
Oct 5, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Bertha on October 5th, 2023, in Stockton, CA. Surrounded by her loving family, she fought her illness with unwavering strength and courage until the end. Born on June 26, 1952, in Bakersfield, CA to Consuelo and Florentino Villegas, Bertha was the third oldest of eleven siblings.
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Robert Pasquinelli
Sep 23, 2023
Robert Louis Pasquinelli
Resident of San Jose, CA
January 17, 1945 - September 23, 2023
Robert, son of Mary and Louis Pasquinelli, was raised in Willow Glen and was passionate about memorializing his mother’s contribution to the founding of the neighborhood lawn Christmas tree tradition in the 1950’s. A graduate of Willow Glen High School ‘62, Santa Clara...
Francisco Lopez
Sep 22, 2023
Francisco C. Lopez, aged 34, of San Jose, California, passed away on September 22, 2023. He was the beloved son of Dianna Gonzales and Cirilo Lopez, and was born and raised in San Jose.
Francisco graduated from Independence High School and attended San Jose State University. He had a deep passion for skateboarding and biking. One of his greatest joys...
Michelle Urmeneta
Sep 15, 2023
Michelle was born and raised in San Jose, California.
From a young age she loved life and lived it to the fullest.
She was the first member of her family to Earn a University degree.
She proudly graduated from San Francisco State University.
Michelle was truly passionate about teaching and tutoring young people
especially the...
Wanda Kaye Dye-Hodge
Aug 25, 2023
'I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help.'
(Psalm 121: 1-2)
Wanda Kaye Dye-Hodge was the loving daughter of the late Oscar and Lydia Dye. She was born on February 12, 1943, in Terrell, Texas. There were two other daughters from this union: Anita Dye Collins and the deceased Charles Gwendolyn Dye-Sterns.
Wanda grew up...
Maria De Los Angeles Licea
Aug 18, 2023
God mercifully called upon our dear mother, Maria De Los Angeles Licea, to her eternal rest on August 18th, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born and raised in her beloved city of Guadalajara in the State of Jalisco, Mexico on March 7th, 1939.Together with our father support, our mother raised us in a strict Catholic home. Looking back,...
Eugene Joseph Melatti
Aug 14, 2023
Eugene Joseph Melatti entered into rest peacefully on Monday, August 14th 2023.
Born in 1932 and raised in San Jose, CA, Eugene was a second generation Italian whose parents, Antonio Melatti (Father), and Argentina Melatti (mother), moved from Pescara, Italy in the early 1900’s.
Eugene was a Veteran of the Korean War in the early 50’s. ...
Maria Antonieta Johnson
Aug 7, 2023
Maria Antonieta Martinez Johnson was born on June 13, 1938, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Her parents Alonso Martinez and Maria Bertha Garza were both Immigrants from Mexico. She moved to Santa Clara County (San Jose) California in 1959 and has been here ever since.
Maria passed into eternity on the evening of August 7, 2023 at 8:21 PM. She was...
Arturo Medina
Aug 7, 2023
Arturo Medina, 82, of San Jose, California died August 7th, 2023. Surrounded by family and loved ones.He was born January 24th, 1941 in Mexicali, Mexico. The son of late Maria Navarro and Albert Medina. He is the oldest of 8 siblings. The late Angie Upton. Survived by Armida Cabello and Albert Medina. Reconnected and survived by Virgil, Alejandro, Pancho,...
Loretta Louise Palla
Aug 6, 2023
Loretta Palla was a San Jose native through and through. She was one of 12 children that married her childhood neighbor Frank Palla. Soon after marrying they moved to Willow Glen to their forever home.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Frank Palla, her daughter Diane Palla-Lovaglia (Larry), her son Gerald Pall, grandson...
Frank "Randy" Perez
Jul 22, 2023
Frank "Randy", was a happy, fun-loving, family oriented, and most of all a loving man. Although his life here with us has been cut short, he lived a very happy and fulfilled life. He was a very hard working dedicated man. He was loved and cherished by all. It did not matter whether you knew him as Son, Brother,...
Ignacio Arzate Penaloza
Jul 13, 2023
In Loving Memory of
IGNACIO PENALOZA
Ignacio Azarte Penaloza passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born November 11th 1942 and is survived by his children Griselda Plancarte, Jose Luis Diaz, Lidia Penaloza, Hilda Aguilera, and Ignacia Penaloza.
Ignacio was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and also a great-great-grandfather. He is...
Andre Eugene Towns
Jul 7, 2023
Though his ashes reside in our earthly presence
his eternal soul resides with you Great Jehovah.
Andre,
your mother, Pamela Towns,
your sisters, Porchea and Eunik Towns,
and your niece Olivia Towns,
hold your memory in our hearts lovingly.
Jehovah's Grace, Peace, and Joy forever.
"So also you have sorrow now, but...
