San Jose, CA Obituaries

Nicholas J. HiljeJan. 11, 1923 - May 16, 2021Willow Glen San Jose, CANicholas J. Hilje died May 16th at the age of 98. Nick is survived by his childhood sweetheart Margaret his wife of 77 years. He served in WWII being one of the first troops to liberate Dachau. Nick grew up on the family's apricot orchard where his family...

Susan SalmonMay 22, 1937 - May 9, 2021Resident of San JoseMabel Susan Salmon (Gardner), 83, of San Jose, CA left us peacefully after battling cancer on Mother's Day. Sue will be remembered for the kindness she offered on our toughest days. At the end of many of our loved ones' lives, she was there for us in obvious ways for...

Betty June LawrenceAug. 26, 1921 - Mar. 22, 2021Resident of SaratogaBetty June Lawrence will be missed by her entire family and community of friends. Betty was born Betty June Cassell in Edgar, Nebraska, August 26, 1921. She departed this life on March 22, 2021, well into her hundredth year, to join her beloved husband Bill, who had a head start....

Benny Robert DinapoliOct. 30, 1933 - Feb. 10, 2021Resident of San JoseBen Dinapoli, a longtime resident of Willow Glen Benny In San Jose, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 after a sudden illness.He was born in San Jose, CA. He graduated in 1952 from Bellarmine College Preparatory, and San Jose State University, School of Business in 1956.He was a...

Lionel GallegoMay 16, 1942 -Dec. 28, 2020Resident of San JoseYou will begin hearing loud mariachi music from above, the life of every party has moved upstairs. Lionel "Leo" Gallego entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 28, 2020. A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend, Leo had tremendous character, was fiercely loyal and the first to lend a hand....

Martha Garcia TamezJul. 29, 1942 - Dec. 11, 2020Resident of San JoseMartha Garcia Tamez passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 78. Born in Visalia California formally a resident in San Jose California. Daughter to the late Manuel T Garcia And Frances B Garcia. Loving Wife to Abel S Tamez Loving and devoted mother to Regina, Abel,...

Martha Garcia TamezJul. 29, 1942 - Dec. 11, 2020Resident of San JoseMartha Garcia Tamez passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 78. Born in Visalia California formally a resident in San Jose California. Daughter to the late Manuel T Garcia And Frances B Garcia. Loving Wife to Abel S Tamez Loving and devoted mother to Regina, Abel,...

Anita Steffen Raabe San Jose, CA - Anita Steffen Raabe, age 93, of San Jose, California, formerly of Shalimar passed on November 23, 2020. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 25, 1927. Anita grew up in Highland Falls, NY, a small town on the Hudson River near the US Military Academy at West Point. There she met...

Anita Steffen Raabe October 25, 1927-November 23, 2020 Anita Steffen Raabe, age 93, of San Jose, CA, formerly of Letts, passed on November 23, 2020. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 25, 1927. Anita grew up in Highland Falls, NY, a small town on the Hudson River near the US Military Academy at West Point. There she...

Judy Neff Cranmer 1932 - 2020 San JoseLuminous, peaceful spirit. Gentle and kind. Gracious and loving toward all. A life fully lived. No regrets. "The only thing that's real is love". Donations to Best Friends Animal Rescue would be smiled upon. View the online memorial for Judy Neff Cranmer

Ernest Lipari Jr.Feb. 16, 1927 - August 15, 2020San JoseMr. Ernest Lipari, Jr. was carried to heaven on August 15, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in San Jose' and lived his entire life there. He attended Grant Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, and San Jose' High schools in the downtown area. After graduating in 1944, Ernest...

Francisca Marie Yglesias ParadisoFeb. 14, 1929 - Sept. 18, 2020San JoseA native of Sunnyvale, Francisca moved to San Jose upon her marriage to Anthony Paradiso on August 12, 1951. She worked at the Social Security Offices until her retirement as a supervisor. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Anthony, and their daughter Diana. Also...

Gene Ruiz Jr.July 16, 1934 - August 29, 2020 Resident of Santa ClaraGene Ruiz, Jr., 86, of Santa Clara, California passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 29th 2020. Gene was born in Hollister, California on July 16th, 1934 and grew up in Mendota, California.After graduating from high school, Gene served in the US Air...

Velia PagliaroliNov. 24, 1927 - June 23, 2020San JoseWith profound sadness we announce the passing of Velia Pagliaroli (nee Maragoni), lovingmother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. Sheleft us in the early morning hours on the Eve of St John the Baptist Feast Day, Tuesday, June 23,2020 in San Jose, California. Born on November 24,...

Steven Charles BakerAugust 23, 1950 - June 8, 2020Resident of San Jose, CA.We are saddened as a family for of the loss of Stephen Charles Baker.He was born in Washington, August 23 1950. He lived most of his life in Santa Clara County. He was called home June 8 2020. Stephen leaves behind his loving wife, Jody, sister, Desiree Baker,...

Claudette EliasonMay 8, 1947 - May 3, 2020 Resident of San JoseClaudette will have an urn placement service at at Oak Hill memorial park at 1PM on June 10, 2020. View the online memorial for Claudette Eliason

Claudette EliasonMay 8, 1947 - May 3, 2020 Resident of San JoseClaudette M. Eliason (Bellina) was born on May 8th, 1947 in San Jose, where she resided until her death from Covid-19 on May 3rd, 2020 at the age of 73. She was married to Dave Eliason for 43 years and was a crossing guard for the City of San...

Dennis J. BrucklacherAug. 13, 1948 - Mar. 18, 2020Resident of San JoseDennis J. Brucklacher, age 71, son of Merle and Viola Brucklacher, passed away in Santa Clara, CA, on March 18, 2020, from complications of the flu and years of multiple sclerosis. Growing up in Wellsboro, PA, Denny became an Eagle Scout and wrestled on the high school team. After...

Dennis J. Brucklacher, 71, son of Merle and Viola Brucklacher, passed away on March 18, 2020, in Santa Clara, CA, from complications of the flu and years of multiple sclerosis.Born Aug. 13, 1948 and growing up in Wellsboro, Denny became an Eagle Scout and wrestled on the high school team. After attending the Pennsylvania State University and earning a bachelor's...

Robert Thomas Stokes Jr.Feb. 11, 1932 - Mar. 9, 2020Resident of San JoseRobert Thomas Stokes Jr. passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Robert and Helen Stokes. Bob moved with his wife and sons to California in 1963 and had his own business in the construction industry for...