San Jose, CA Obituaries

Peter V. Martinez Passed away January 29, 2009, in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of 48 years to Evangeline Martinez. Loving father of 4 daughters and 1 son. Adoring grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 5. He will be in our hearts forever. Memorial Services will be Monday, February 2, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900...

Barbara McConnell In Los Banos on 1-11-2009. A celebration of her life will be held on 1-22-2009 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. at 11:00 am Private inurnment at a later date.

Helen Bravo Leininger Entered into her new life on January 13, surrounded in her home by her husband of 50 years, Jim, her three children, Michael (Pandora), Kelly (Jim), and Trisha, as well as her grandchildren. Her sister, Lolly, her closest living relative, was also present, and cared for her often during Helen's 41 hospitalizations and 29 surgeries for cancer...

Richard A. Trenoff Died January 7, 2009 and will be greatly missed by his immediate family, Dolores, Leonore, Dimitri, Bronte and Matisse. Viewing will be Wednesday January 14, 2009 from 3:00pm -9:00pm at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA. followed by a military burial. As a Korean War Veteran he received the National Defense Service medal,...

Walter 'Johnny' Diaz, Jr. 3-17-49 - 11-26-08 Father, son, brother and friend to many, Johnny was a fine musician who loved and served his country in Vietnam, and he will be greatly missed. Memorial service to be held Thursday, January 15 at the Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street at 7 pm He will be laid to rest Friday,...

Ursula Medeiros Passed away on 12/25/2008. She is survived by 3 daughters Pia Medeiros Brayden, Lisa Medeiros, & June Peralta. She is survived by 3 brothers, 1 sister & 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be on 1/10/2009 at 11:00 am at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home.

Amanda "Eva" De Santiago Beloved wife & mother passed away 01/05/09 in San Jose. Survived by her husband Lorenzo, children, Stella, Rosalie & Fernando & 10 grandchildren. Prayer Service Thursday, 01/08/09, at Chapel of Flowers, Funeral Mass, Friday 01/09/09 at 10:30 at Sacred Heart Church, burial at Mission City Memorial Park.

Fernando 'Dino' Hernandez Passed away January 1, 2009. Vigil service Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose at 6 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10 am at St. Leo the Great. Burial Oak Hill.

Richard Daniel Newman Age 78, passed away 1/1/09 in Hollister. Beloved husband of Carol Newman, devoted father of Michelle Ferrari & Timothy Newman, "Papa" of 5, Great Grandfather of 2. A general contractor for over 30 years. Services at Chapel of Flowers, 2nd St., SJ on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at 12:30 pm. Private interment.

John Frank Paul Passed away peacefully December 28, 2008. He was born on April 8, 1953 to Mary Patricia and John F. Paul in Butte, Montana. He attended St. Ann's elementary school and graduated from Butte High School in 1971. He enjoyed sports, fishing and camping during his years in Montana. After graduating, John joined the US Marine Corps and...

Robert "Bobby" Rivas In San Jose, on December 29, 2008. Beloved son of Jovita Cisneros. Survived by brothers and sisters; Louis, Patricia, Raymond, Alex, Lupe, Jessie and the late Irene, Gloria and Marilyn. Also survived by many children. Funeral Services January 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose.

Olivia Alaniz Sanchez February 10, 1931 - December 18, 2008. Born in Mission Texas to the late Roque & Sara Alaniz. Beloved wife of 34 yrs. to Jess Sanchez. Loving mother to Felix Santana (San Jose) & Robert & Yuri Santana (Japan). Devoted Grandmother to Cynthia Michiyo Santana. Vigil service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2008 at 7:00...

Deborah Dee Parsons-Mason 47 yrs old. Tragically died on Dec 19th. She was a loving wife and mother of four. She leaves behind her loving husband Bill Mason. Beautiful daughters Nancy Mason-Cluever, 22 and Theresa Mason, 20, loving sons Tommy, 16 and Jimmy, 14. Mother-in-law to Matt Cluever, daughter of Al Parsons and Diane Courtney. Stepdaughter to Linda Parsons. A...

Maria de Los Santos Cavazos Roybal Maria, 58, entered into rest December 9, 2008, in Modesto, California. Loving wife of 32 years to Conrad. Devoted mother to wonderful sons, Mario Galan Jr. and Conrad Valentine and one stepson Conrad Anthony; Five beautiful daughters, Lavalle, Rachel, Monique, Maria, and Valerie; sons-in-law Mike, Claudio, Jesse and Richard, grandmother of 30 and great-grandmother...

Demetrio Antonio Soveral Pinto San Jose 11/30/08. Visitation Thurs. 4th, 3-9pm Chapel of Flowers. Vigil at 7 p.m. Mass will be at St. Francis of Assisi at 10:30 a.m. with reception to follow after mass . Burial will be private.

Daniel Louis Galloway 07/30/1955 - 11/25/2008 Beloved husband for 33 years to Lydia Curiel Galloway. Dear father to Daniel, Paul , Sabrina. Loving grandfather to Angelica, Paul, Daniel, Isaiah, Angel, Richard. Loved by his father Bert and wife Rose, Son of Bert and (the late) Victoria Galloway. Brother to Pat, (the late) Bert, Loretta, Dolores, Eddie, Roxanne, Roseanne, Richard, Gloria,...

Lillian (Bobbie) Colla Passed away peacefully on November 25, 2008. She was the adoring wife of the late Albert J. Colla. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mae Roose. Loving sister of the late Betty Butler and Joseph Roose. She was the mother of her devoted and kind sons John, Robert (Marlene) and Tom. She was the loving grandmother...

Frances Shelton In San Jose, CA, November 18, 2008. Mrs. Shelton was born July 26, 1915, in Saratoga, CA. She was widowed by her husband, Robert Shelton on September 24, 2004. Interment at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, CA. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers, San Jose.

Enos D. Flint In Palo Alto, CA, November 18, 2008. Husband of the late Cora Ellen Flint his wife of 49 years. Father of Geraldine Rivas, Leroy Enos (Ricky) of Michigan, Rodney Lewis, Roger Jay of Colorado and Chester Merle Flint. Grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 9. A native of Mansfield, WA, aged 96 years. He lived most...

John B. Martinez Entered into rest on November 13, 2008, age 83. A native of Camarillo, CA, and raised in Santa Paula, CA. He is survived by loving wife, Cecilia and beloved children Gloria, John, Fredrick, Anna and Christina, 14 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Viewing will be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd...