San Jose, CA Obituaries

Patsy C. LopezResident of San Jose Beloved wife of the late John Lopez. Beloved mother of Rose Togisala of San Jose, Robert (Petra) Lopez of Arizona, Angie and Rueben Lopez of San Jose. Beloved mother of the late Luz, Beatrice and Lupe J. Lopez of San Jose. Great grandmother of the late Robert J. Garcia, grandmother of 17, great grandmother...

Maria Silva Lozano1/19/28-8/17/11Resident of San Jose Beloved wife of the late Jose G. Lozano. Viewing on Tues, 3-9pm at Chapel of Flowers, Rosary at 7pm. Mass on Wed at Sacred Heart at 10:30am, burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

William A. VasquezResident of San Jose 12/16/47 - 7/30/11Peacefully entered his rest on July 30, 2011. Beloved brother, loving uncle, alive in our hearts forever. Sleep well my dear brother and Glory in God's goodness, until we meet again in the Resurrection. Memorial Service on Wednesday at 6pm at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose.

Alex GonzalezResident of San Jose 6/9/45 - 8/5/11Tejano Master Accordionist has gone to be with the Lord. Services on 8/18 from 5-9 at Chapel of Flowers. A memorial celebration will be held Fri 8-19 at the Moose Lodge, 1825 Mt Pleasant Rd at 4pm.

Henry C. HidalgoFormerly of San Jose 6/14/38 - 7/17/11Beloved husand of Teresa Hidalgo, loving father of 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Viewing this Thur. 7/21 from 3-9 with a 7:00 p.m. vigil at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Mass Fri. 7/22 at 9:30 a.m. at St.Maria Goretti Church. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Danny Del ToroResident of San Jose 2/18/1961 - 6/30/2011It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Danny Del Toro. Preceded in death by his parents Angie and Ray Del Toro. Survived by his wife Irene, his son Danny Boy, 3 grandchildren, brothers Jr, Ricardo, Ernie, sisters Mary, Eva, Sylvia. Numerous nephews/nieces and great nephews/nieces. Viewing will be...

Danny F. BrentonResident of San Jose 5/17/1927 - 6/16/2011Beloved husband of 61 yrs to Connie, loving father of Robyn (Alvino), Danny (Cindi), and Kerry (Dawn), Grandfather to Toby, Kevin, Rollins, Christopher, Jennifer, Crista and Jordan. Also survived by Teddy Bear, his faithful and loving dog.Memorial service will be held Thursday,6/23/11 at 5:30 pm at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home, 900...

Lillian H. LeonResident of San Jose Feb. 6, 1924 - June 8, 2011Entered into rest surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Alice Camacho, Virginia Leon, Raymond Leon, Angie Martinez, Rudy Leon, and Yolanda Leon. Loving grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother to 15.Friends & Family are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:00...

Placida De WittResident of San Jose Sept. 2, 1916 - June 9, 2011Placida "Pat" De Witt, born in Ontario, CA raised in Silicon Valley area was a wonderful mother, sister and wife to her large family. Born the first of many children, she raised her own 3 children to embrace life and strive to succeed. Pat was a passionate ambassador...

Linda Rodriguez AzevedoLong time resident of San Jose 01/13/1949 - 05/27/2011Linda graduated from SJSU with her M.A. in Counselor Education and B.A. in Social Science. She worked as a social worker for the disabled. She passed away due to complications from Scleroderma and Pulmonary Hypertension. She is survived by her husband Thomas Azevedo. Beloved mother of Kenneth Prenger Jr., Tammy...

Deon "Buddy" Nathan Peevyhouse Jan 9, 1970-May 12, 2011Resident of San Jose Buddy passed away at home May 12th, 2011 surrounded by loved ones.Joining his beloved mother Rosie and brother Joseph in heaven. Born and raised in San Jose, CA where he met the love of his life at the age of thirteen, his Maggie.Buddy will be deeply missed by...

Jose "Tim" MartinezOct. 28, 1938-May 7, 2011 Resident of Alviso Survived by wife of 55 years Mary B. Martinez. Children: Marie Christine Martinez, Geraldine Martinez, Josephine Chagoya (Jimmy), April Trevena (James), Timothy Martinez (Linda). Grandchildren: Mary Alice Martinez, Anita Miller, Claudia Martinez, Raymond Garcia, Michael Delgado, Anthony Delgado, Vanessa Martinez, Eddie Chagoya, Jesse Delgado, Christopher Charles, Patrick Delgado, Timothy "Santana"...

Vidal B. Ramirez, Jr.Resident of San Jose 7/8/1927 - 5/7/2011Vidal, the youngest of 6 children, preceded in death by Vidal S. and Teodora B. Ramirez and his 5 siblings, was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico.The family moved to California when he was 10 and settled in Newark, CA. Here he went to school and began working until he joined the...

Mary C. GuillenResident of San Jose Born in Salinas, CA on 9/6/1936. Passed away peacefully at home on 4/23/2011, after a brief battle with cancer. Loving wife of 54 years to the late Bartolo B. Guillen. Survived by 4 children: Terri Torres, Cathy Garcia, Bart (Betty) Guillen & Tomas Guillen; 7 grandchildren: Marisa, Anthony & Gregory Torres, Erika (Dewayne) Zimmer,...

Edward Michael KellyResident of San Jose Nov. 20, 1916 - May 1, 2011Loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away surrounded by family on May 1, 2011. Ed was born and raised in Salinas, California, the son of Edward M. Kelly and May Marguerite Pierson. Ed went on to graduate from Santa Clara University in 1939 with a...

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.