San Jose, CA Obituaries

Porferio C. Mayordomo In Stanford, May 6, 2009. Beloved husband of Elvira. Loving father of Nathaniel, Elmer (Arlene), Hyades, Porferio, Jr., (Diodel) and Darlene (Edgardo). Dear Grandfather of Zheny Gay (Francis), Ray Venn, Colen, Sed, Hyacille, Kay, Michael Ryan, Jed, Meg, Josh, Gabriel and Dex. A Native of P.I. Aged 93 years. Funeral Services on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at...

Frances V. Ivey Woodson Entered into rest April 30, 2009, in Quinlan, TX. Beloved wife of Anthony Zapata. Adoring mother of Connie Garcia, Mary Munoz, Delores Woodson and the late; Jimmy Palato, Tony Basques and Frank Basques. A dear sister of Richard Viveiros. A devoted grandmother of many grandchildren, and an aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin...

June Marie Williams 1927 - 2009 Born in Alabama, arrived in San Jose, CA as a teenager attending Lincoln High School. Employed at United Airlines in SF, B of A in downtown San Jose and General Electric in San Jose. Enjoyed sewing and reading. Excellent seamstress. Leaves behind loving sister Octavia Bachman and brother Edward Hacker, three Children, Diane Huff,...

Celestino Raul Gonzales Born Feb. 18, 1962, passed away April 15, 2009. His family moved from Bakersfield to San Jose in 1976. Founder of Sal's Carpet Care and avid Raiders fan, Sal leaves his wife, Anita Evans, children Sasha, Susan, and John Gonzales, grandsons Isaiah Gonzales and Landon Derby, siblings Virginia A. Gonzales and Jose A. Gonzales and many nieces...

Charles Nicholas Perez Sept. 10, 1946 - April 10, 2009. Born in San Jose, CA. Entered into rest after a lengthy illness due to complications of diabetes. Survived by sons Jason Marcus and Charles Jr., mother Jacobed Caravayo, brothers Larry, Benjamin and Timothy, 2 grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his father Joseph and closest sibling,...

Josephine Torian 86 years old. Passed on 3/21/09, she was preceded in rest, by her son Art Carrillo, Ed Carrillo & Patty Galves. Survived by 3 siblings, Millie, Lydia & Shirley & 10 children, Irene, Lil, Bob, Albert, Andy, Bonnie, Pat, Steve, Corina & Alex. 33 grand, 46 grt & 6 grt grt grand children. Memorial Service @ Chapel of...

Dorothy (Mickey) Saia 1/27/1928 - 3/17/2009 Born in New York, moved to California at age 16. Beloved wife of 60 years to Auggie. Devoted mother of Donald (Donna) Saia, Debbie Tracey and Shirley (Scott) Fleming. Grandmother of Janna, Sal, Jessica, Vincent and Anthony. Great grandmother of 7. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 4th, at 1:00 pm, at...

Evelyn Hammonds In San Jose, CA, Mar. 20, 2009. A celebration of her life will be held Apr. 1, 2009, at 11:30am at Bethel Church, 1201 S. Winchester Rd., San Jose. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Daniel Sanchez In San Jose, CA, March 26, 2009. Memorial services will be held Mon., March 30, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Rudy Herrera 4-10-46 - 3-21-09 Survived by wife Hope of 49 yrs. Beloved Father of Alex (Tina), Lorraine (Jesse), Larry, Rudy Jr. (Corina), Paul, Rudy (Arlene) and James (Johanna). Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Vigil Thurs. at 7 pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass Fri. at 9:30 am at Most...

Amelia "Emily" Martinez Born December 27, 1929 in Holtville, California to Miguel "Mike" and Catalina Trujillo Sotelo died peacefully on March 22, 2009 in San Jose, CA where the family moved to some 35 years ago. As a devoted mother and home maker she raised eight children and volunteered tirelessly at her children's elementary school and Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Alfredo Ortiz In Santa Clara, CA March 11, 2009. Survived by Juan, Sylvia, Santos, Rosalie, Daniela & Santitos Ortiz. Vigil Service will be held 3/25/2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Service Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the above chapel. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Julia Moreno Garcia Born March 1, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. Went to heaven March 21, 2009. Loving daughter of the belated Manuel and Esparanza Moreno. Loving wife of belated Perfecto P. Garcia. Loving sister of belated Eloise Martinez, Manuel Moreno Jr., and Ceciela Garcia. Julia's Legacy will live on. She is survived by her five children, David, Monica, Daniel,...

Raymond E. Andre (Our Hero) July 5, 1935-March 14, 2009 Preceded by parents Raymond & Eva Andre, brother Bob Rose/Margaret, & sister Alberta Narvaez. Survived by adoring sister Desiree Coelho/("Bud") Joe, beloved children Raymond, Evette, Edward, & Melody Andre, loving step-daughter Renee Houshmand/Darius, 3 cherished grandchildren, Sean, Jake & Sage - Also survived by former spouses LaVetta & Linda Andre,...

Mary Louise Martinez Passed away on March 15, 2009 at the age of 85. She is the beloved mother of Sylvia, Mary, Irma, and Nancy. She blessed 12 grandchildren, 30 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild with her faith. Services are Thurs. March 19, 6-9pm, Chapel Of Flowers Mortuary, San Jose, CA. Funeral Mass Fri., March 20, 9:30...

Dora G. Lozano In San Francisco March 15, 2009. Daughter of Eliza Garcia & Felix Lozano and mother of Lisa Munoz. Services on Thurs., March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose.

George F. Fontaine Sr. Age 93, lifelong resident of San Jose, George passed peacefully at home on March 16, 2009. Devoted husband of 72 years to Agnes. Loving father to George Jr., (Barbara) of Jamestown, CA, Maureen Bell (Ron) of Fallbrook, CA, and Janis Christie of San Jose. Proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 12. George loved his family,...

Gustavo Anthony Rangel, Jr. In Cupertino March 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Alicia Rangel. Devoted son of Gustavo & Irene Rangel. Loving father of Evanjelina, Yvette & Gus. Dear brother of Aileen and David. Adoring grandfather of Jaerson. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A native of San jose, aged 53 years. Memorial services will be held Thursday,...

Richard H. Schaeffer Jr. Oct. 13, 1958-March 7, 2009 Richard H. Schaeffer Jr. graciously gave his heart to the Lord Saturday, March 7, 2009; joining his father Richard H. Schaeffer Sr. He leaves behind his family and best friends; mother Roberta Schaeffer, brother Robert Schaeffer (Kellie), sister LeeAnn (John) and Linda (Daniel), nephews and nieces Brett, Kendall, Jayme Schaeffer, Christopher...

Anthony Rodriguez passed March 6, 2009. Children, parents, siblings and manynieces and nephews survive him. Services to be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 South Second St., Wednesday, March 11th from 3 - 9pm.