San Jose, CA Obituaries

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...

Nicholette Marie Gomez In San Jose, CA November 9, 2008. Beloved wife of Arturo Gomez. Devoted mother of Emily Gomez. Adored daughter of Ralph and Margaret Parker. Dear sister of Ralph Parker and Christine Bouvia. A native of Salem, OR, aged 26 years. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Jubilee Christian Center, 105...

Ruth Silverstein Succumbed to Leukemia on Nov. 11, 2008 at the age of 85. Ruth was born in Linden, NJ in 1923. She married Milt in 1946 after he returned from war and they settled in Chicago where Ruth worked for the Manhattan Project until they started their family. They moved west, living in LA, HI, and finally settling in...

Roy Robert Perez, Sr. Aug. 28, 1940 - Nov. 11, 2008 Services at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, 10 am - 6 pm. Vigil at 2 pm.

Vivian B. Ojeda Our beloved mother and grandmother Vivian B. Ojeda, passed away on October 30th at 74 years. Born in Riverside and moved to San Jose with her late beloved husband Rito C. Ojedo, where they raised eight children. Vivian is survived by her four daughters, 1 son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held on November 11th...

Sam Ross Piraro In Los Gatos, CA October 29, 2008. Beloved husband of 60 years to Sally Piraro. Proud father of Sam Piraro (Baseball coach at San Jose State University) and Stuart Piraro (Baseball Coach at Lincoln High School). Proud father-in-law of JoAnn Piraro. Adoring grandfather of Jason and Jenna Piraro. Dear brother of Irene Butera and beloved brother-in-law of...

Anthony Quintero May 10, 1917 - October 26, 2008 Anthony Quintero was born to Maria Quintero, his father Antonio Galaz died of the Influenza, prior to his birth. As a young child, during the Great Depression, he worked to help support his mother and his younger twin sisters. He was very ambitious as a young man, and started and owned...

Anthony Quintero Born: May 10, 1917 Died: October 26, 2008 Anthony Quintero was born to Maria Quintero, his father Antonio Galaz died of the Influenza, prior to his birth. As a young child, during the Great Depression, he worked to help support his mother and his younger twin sisters. He was very ambitious as a young man, and started and...