San Jose, CA Obituaries

May 10, 1917 ~ Oct. 26, 2008 Resident of San Mateo CountyAnthony 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...

Raul P. Miranda In San Jose, CA on October 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Tommie Miranda. Adored father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle & brother to many. A native of Los Angeles, CA, aged 78 years. Viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Vigil services will...

Tillie Lopez (Sonora) March 14, 1925-Oct. 24, 2008 Services to be held Saturday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112.

Tomas R. Felan, Jr. Feb. 15, 1976 - Oct. 19, 2008 Passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 19, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents Rosalinda and Tomas Sr. Beloved father, brother. He will be missed dearly by many family and friends. Vigil Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 South 2nd St....

David Rodriguez In San Jose, California on October 19, 2008. Services will be held October 23, 2008 at 6:00pm @ Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, CA.

Larry Howard Pool In San Jose, CA October 14, 2008. Beloved son of the Mahlon H. and Isabel F. Pool. Loving father of Lisa Osorio (Jose). Dear brother of David Pool (Ellen), Joyce Taormino (Mel) and the late Brian Pool. Adoring grandfather of Luis and Joel Osorio. A native of Winnebago, MN, aged 68 years. Private services to be held....

Charles Dale Wagnaar March 22, 1936 - Oct. 11, 2008 Red, as everyone knew him, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday. He was sitting next to his wife " the Love of his life" Martha Wagnaar, who has been dealing with Cancer and Alzheimer's. It was their 50th wedding anniversary. Because of Mom's condition we are only having a viewing on...

Soledad Carrillo Partida In San Jose, CA October 9, 2008. Wife of Antonio Partida for 32 years. Survived by her children Tony, Jr., Armando, Jose Luis, Gabriel Partida, Gloria Carrillo, Alicia Montes, Olivia Ortega, Leticia Martinez, the late Arturo Partida, and her sisters Andrea Caro and Emilia Guzman. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A native of...

Art Marine Born July 18, 1954, died September 30, 2008. Devoted father of Krystal Dawn Marine; beloved brother of Lali Ramirez and Vincent David (Sandi) Marine. Loving Tito to Julia Ramirez and Vincent Ramirez; dear uncle of Coltette Lindemann, Robert Miles, Lynda Medeiros, and Lisa Doherty. Proud Grandpa of Lorenzo Nava and Nia Nichols. Son of the late Vincent and...

Valentine Q. Barrera 3-28-53 to 9-30-08 Survived by his loving sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Vigil 7pm, Chapel of Flowers, San Jose, Tuesday, October 7, Mass Sacred Heart Parish 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 8.

Esther D. Sabala Born 2/6/29, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Reno, NV, on 9/29/08. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Sabala Sr. Loving mother of Linda (Rick), Cachi, Nono (Gloria), Carol (Joe), Sally, the late "Jimmy Jam", and Gina (Jesse). Grandmother to the late "Weazer", Rachel, Tina (Marcus), Joey, Funky, Lolo (Yolanda), and Missy. She helped raise...

Angie Votano Ribeiro Was called home by our dear Lord on September 30, 2008. She is the beloved mother of Georgette and Rick and mother-in-law of Carol. The proud grandmother of Sarah, Amy, and Armando and great-grandmother of Isaiah. The sister of Mary and Rose and preceded in death by husband George, mother Rose, sister Mickey, and brothers Rocci and...

Theodore (Ted) Bracy Jr. 57 of San Jose CA. passed away Sept. 28, 2008 of cancer. Member of the IBEW Local 332 & 3. He will be deeply missed. Memorial service Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, 3-5pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 South 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112 408 294 9663.

Felipa C. Holguin 9/13/2008 – 9/27/2008 Born Sept. 13, 1924 to Jose Contreras and Victoriana Hernandez in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Married to Librado Holguin, has 5 surviving children: Joel, Olivia, Gloria, Isabella, and Librado Holguin Jr. She has 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. All of her children are a testament of the great love she had for all...

Juan N. Rodriguez In Santa Clara, CA, September 29, 2008. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Lupe Rodriguez, his children: Susie, Roxanne, Regina, Monica, Rozella, Rebekah and Jonathan. He also leaves brothers, sisters and 10 grandchildren. Prayer services will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral services will be held...

Melissa Ann Mahan Melissa was a Native American and Canadian Indian born in Fresno, CA on June 2, 1969. Her parents, Fred and Mary Ann Martinez, and sisters, Julie Ann Mendoza and Angela Martinez, resided in San Jose, CA throughout her life. She shared her life with husband Martin Paul Mahan and had 2 children, Marissa Ann Mahan and Martin...

Margaret Herrera Garcia Born: April 16, 1934. At rest: September 15, 2008. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado daughter of Benjamin and Ramoncita Herrera, sister to Ernest Cordova, Esther Gonzales, Benjamin Herrera Jr., Steven and Gary Herrera. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Raymond Garcia and son Christopher Garcia. She is survived by her daughter Cindy...

Donald R. Aguilar In Stockton, CA September 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Viola Aguilar. Dear brother of Dolly, Joe, Liz, Tony, Ronnie, Armando and Louie. Prayer services will be held today at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral at the above chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial to follow at Santa Clara Mission...

Melecio N Gonzalez Born on February 12, 1929 in Atotonilco, Zacatecas, Mexico. Beloved husband of Maria de le Luz Gonzalez , caring father of Maria Cruz, Melecio, Arturo and Erica. A kind and gentle grandfather to eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Brother of 9. Uncle of numerous nephews and nieces. At the age of 17, Melecio immigrated to the...

Alba Joyce Martini 12/28/1914 - 09/05/2008 Loving daughter of Albino and Erminia Martini. She will be missed by her long time friend Donald Tustin. Former member of Pioneer Society & Italian Heritage Society. She was a long time employee of Lockheed. For service times please call Chapel of Flowers.