San Jose, CA Obituaries

Juan E. BarrientesResident of San Jose 3/27/1940 4/17/2011Juan E. Barrientes was the founder and executive director of "Casa Raza". Juan was an avid community activist and organizer, he was a remarkably positive person who gave support to all the people who were fortunate enough to know him and befriend him. Juan passed away on an early Sunday morning, beginning the...

Dora C. TorrezResident of San Jose 12/19/37 - 4/16/11Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Dora, beloved wife of Cruz E.Torrez, mother of Michael (deceased), Cynthia (Matias), David (Cindy), Christopher (Olivia), Victor (Christine) & Timothy (Theresa). Loving grandmother to Norma, Joshua, Jorge, Lauren, Christopher, Aaron, Cassandra, Alejandro, Kaitlyn, David, and Brenda. Her father Pablo Chavez, and mother Cleo Caballero...

Valdemar Simon Garcia, Sr.Feb. 27, 1925 ~ April 12, 2011Resident of San Jose Valdemar Simon Garcia Sr., Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend will be greatly missed. Dad was surrounded by loved ones as he passed into eternity with his Savior, Jesus Christ on April 12, 2011. He was born in Ojai, California. He is our hero....

Joe Morales GarciaResident of Santa Clara After a long battle with cancer, Joe died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Del Rio, Texas on June 14, 1926 to Jose and Juanita Garcia, he moved to California in 1940. Joe was a retired heavy equipment operator and proud member of the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 since...

Matilda Diana BeltranResident of San Jose Oct. 14, 1939-April 7, 2011. Memorial Service Tuesday April 12, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA.

Anita MarquezResident of San Jose Jan. 28, 1924-Mar. 30, 2011 Beloved mother of Robert, Sandra, Suzan, Sylvia, Saadia grandmother of 8 great-grandmother of 3.Viewing will begin at 5p.m. with a service to be held at 7p.m. on Wed. April 6th at 281 North 33rd St. San Jose. Funeral service at the above address will be Thursday 4/7 at 10a.m. Interment...

Marvin Lee Derry 'Marvelous'Resident of San Jose Went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2011. He is survived by his children Cheryl Rasmussen (Chris), Crystal McKay (Rich), Kim Maruffi and John Maruffi. Cherished grandchildren Kyle, Korinne, Alexander, Anna and Lukas. He is preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend Patricia Jean Derry and now is...

Maria (Olivia) OrtizResident of San Jose 1/29/1927 - 3/24/2011Loving Mother and Friend to sons Frankie and Robert. Survived by granddaughters Michelle and Lauren and daughter-in-law Cheri. Rosary Tuesday 3/29/2011 at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. Funeral Mass Wednesday 3/30/2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe 2020 San Antonio St., San Jose.

Linda Joanne SanchezResident of San Jose Was born in San Francisco on May 22, 1956 to Heladio and Eleanor Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She grew up in the Gardner area of San Jose and later moved to Milpitas. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and San Jose State University. During her career she worked for the...

Maurice DokesResident of Sunnyvale 7/3/1945 - 3/13/2011Survived by daughter, Mary Jo McSwain, brother, John (Sylvia) Dokes, sister-in-law, Cordula Dokes, step children, Naomi, Pina, Eunice, Melanie and Dexter. A native of Little Rock, AR, aged 65 years. Funeral Service on Tues, 3/22 at 11am at Mission City Memorial Park in Santa Clara. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of Flowers.

Anthony "Nin" Carcione May 31, 1931 - February 28, 2011Life Long San Josean SMILE ~ This is a joyous remembrance of a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and musician.Nin was the 2nd. born to Antonia and Gaetano (Tony) Carcione and his sister Mary on Memorial Day, 1931, in San Jose. Nin, like most youngsters in "the old days,"...

Paul V. ChavezResident of San Jose Passed away March 6, 2011. Paul was born in Jerome, AZ to Pablo and Cleo on May 27, 1936. After serving in the United States Air Force, Paul worked as an electrician before becoming an avid bingo player and coordinator for bus trips to casinos and bingo halls. Paul was preceded in death by...

Aurelia C. CorpusResident of San Jose 1-28-31 to 2-25-11 Beloved wife of Aniceto Corpus, loving Ramiro (Frances) Corpus, adoring grandmother of Robert and Andrew. vigil service on wed. 3-2-11 at 7pm at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral Mass on thurs. at 10am at Holy cross church. Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Thomas CurranGillespieResident of Redwood City Thomas Curran Gillespie, aged 100 years, passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2011. A first generation son of Irish-born Thomas Gillespie and Bridget Curran, Thomas was born in San Francisco four years after the 1906 earthquake. The second of four sons, he served with distinction in World War II and was honorably discharged from the...

Andrea Annette KingResident of Santa Clara Age 54 years. Beloved daughter of Ignacio, and the late Socorro Mediano, Adoring mother of Gregory Candelaria. Dear sister of Alex, Esther, Kathy and Nadine and the late Mike Mediano. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:00 am Saturday, at the Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose.

Gilbert Frank Salas Sr., aka LionResident of San Jose Entered into eternal rest on 02/14/11 at the age of 63. Gilbert served in the USMC during the Vietnam War, a member of the 2nd Division Battalion 4th Marine. He was a longtime member of San Jose Alano Club. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending quality time with friends and...

Jenny KeakalauloaResident of San Jose 5/20/1961 - 2/13/2011Viewing at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose on Sat. 2/19/11 3:30-4:30, Service at 4:30.

Eddie Dinsmore, Jr.Resident of San Jose 76, died Feb. 9th. He was manager postal police, postal inspection service San Francisco division. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 1:00 PM at Chapel of the Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Joe Richard Herrera 11/3/1940 - 2/5/2011Resident of San Jose Beloved father of Danny, Raymond and Joey Herrera and Debra Silva Herrera. Sisters, Millie Lucero, Mary Contreras, Lampy Camerena, brothers Tony, Paul and Ralph Herrera. Preceded in death by parents Seferino and Seferina Herrera and sisters Lala Davis and Florence Zuniga. Beloved Grandfather of 10 and Great Grandfather of 6. Vigil...

Adolph FoiadaResident of San Jose It is with great sadness that the Foiada family announces the passing of our beloved father, Adolph. He departed peacefully on February 3, 2011 at the age of 103. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Theresa, and leaves behind his son Dale Foiada, daughter Carol Corcoran, son in law Tim Corcoran, grandchildren...