San Jose, CA Obituaries

Edward W. O'Dea 51, returned home Nov. 13 with family and friends by his side. Loving son, brother, father, father in law, grandfather & soulmate to Jeri Lyn Perry. Services to be held on Sat Dec 5th at 3pm at Chapel of Flowers.

Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Oberson Entered into rest on Nov. 29, 2009, in San Jose, CA. Beloved wife of Ted. Mother of Maggi, Todd, Luke and Alexis. Grandmother of Sadie, Jack and Nathan. Sister of Tim, Peter, Christine, Kathleen and the late James. A nurse by vocation, and a caregiver and volunteer in the Cupertino community for over 25 years. A...

Victor Raymond Casassa, Jr. September 6, 1927 - November 26, 2009. Born and raised in San Francisco and a WWII veteran. He leaves his wife of 60 yrs; Sharon Rose Bell, daughter and son-in-law Michael and Elizabeth Frangadakis, 3 grandchildren, Eleni, Anthony and Victoria. He is finally free from cancer and is in heaven with his son, Tony. Also left...

Victor Raymond Casassa, Jr. Sept. 6, 1927 - Nov. 26, 2009 Born and raised in San Francisco and a WWII veteran. He leaves his wife of 60 yrs; Sharon Rose Bell, daughter and son-in-law Michael and Elizabeth Frangadakis, 3 grandchildren, Eleni, Anthony and Victoria. He is finally free from cancer and is in heaven with his son, Tony. Also left...

Henry Bonilla passed away Nov. 12, 2009. Visitation Nov. 19, 3-9pm Vigil 7pm Mass Nov. 20, 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe church. Burial will follow Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Frank Carlos Lopez In San Jose Nov.12, 2009 after a long illness. Beloved son of Frank Lopez and the late Susan Lopez. Loving father of Candice and Francisca Lopez. Dear brother of Dorina Lopez and the late Katy Lopez. Step-son of Margaret Lopez. A native of San Jose aged 45 years. Vigil service on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 at 7:00pm...

Thomas Mark Howcroft Passed away in San Jose 10/21/2009. Funeral service will be Friday October 30th at 7:00pm at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose.

Elsa Carmelina Haunani (Kamakani) Hernandez 44, of Campbell, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her two sons, John Robert and Luciano Jr. Elsa will be missed by her brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends. Memorial will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm at Chapel of Flowers,...

Mildred Cowles Osenga In Santa Cruz, Oct. 18, 2009. Beloved wife of Syd Osenga. Loving mother of Robert Clayton of Couer D'Alene, ID and Paul Cowles of Benicia, CA. Adoring grandmother of Rhonda, Nancy, Laura, Kevin, Rebecca, Christopher and the late Stephanie and great grandmother of 10. A memorial luncheon will be held Sat, Oct. 24, 2009 at 1:00pm at...

Shirlene F. Bays On 10/16 at age 72. Celebration of her life on Sat. 10/24 at 11am at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd, SJ. She will be missed as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Lola Zapien Rodriguez Passed away on October 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband Ramon Rodriguez, children Raymond Rodriguez, Linda Rodriguez, and John Rodriguez; grandchildren & great grandchildren. Funeral Service on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street San Jose, with Interment to follow at Calvery Cemetery, 2655 Madden Ave., San...

Robert (Bob) John Paradiso Passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2009. A native of San Jose, 56 years. Beloved son of Helen Paradiso and the late Lawrence Paradiso. Brother of the late Larry Paradiso. Also survived by sister in-law Diane Paradiso and Niece and nephew Lia and Larry Paradiso. Bob attended St. Joseph's Elementary and graduated from Pioneer High School....

Nahum (Mary) Trevethan Loving wife of 57 years to Howard Trevethan, sister to Auxilio Viramontes, Ninfa Castaneda, Acelia Bernal and aunt to many nieces and nephews, passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2009. She was born in Mexico on Jan. 24, 1923. Lived in San Jose most of her life. She loved life, crafts, traveling and family. She worked at...

Felix Morales Barrera In San Jose Sept. 30. Vigil Service Tuesday Oct, 6. at 7pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass 10:00am Wednesday Oct. 7, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Jesus Perez Romero at the age of 55, died peacefully September 29, 2009, surrounded by his children in his home after a yearlong battle with gastric cancer. Jesus was born February 18, 1954, in Joliet, Illinois, son of Paulino and Maria Romero and brother to Robert Nava, Paul Romero, Eddie Romero, Raymond Romero, Manuel Romero, Ruben Romero, Louie Romero, Charlie...

Joe Phillip Trujeque In San Jose on 9/26/09. Beloved son of Wilfred and Kathy. Father of Andrew and James. Brother of Mona. A native of San Jose, aged 35 yrs. Funeral Mass today at 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San Jose. Burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of Flowers.

Mary Elena Garcia Donis Passed away surrounded by family on 9/25. Visitition will begin on Thurs 10/01 from 3-9 p.m. vigil service 7p.m.at Chapel of Flowers San Jose Mass will be 10a.m. Fri. 09/02 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.

Robert F. Mendez (Tito) On 9/23/09. Vigil service on Sunday, 9/27/09, at 5pm at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Funeral mass on Monday at 11am at St. John Vianney with burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Frances Gonzales On 9/16/09. Funeral service at Chapel of Flowers on Sat 9/26/09 at 12:30 p.m. Private interment.

Bernard Bernie P. Yamat Jr. On 9/20/09. Viewing from 3-9pm on Fri, 9/25/09 at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Vigil at 6pm. Celebration of Life held 12-1pm on Sat. 9/26/09 at Salvation Army Chapel, 359 North 4th St., San Jose.