San Jose, CA Obituaries

Lucia Molina Jaquez Passed away in San Jose, CA on Nov. 11, 2007. Vigil Services will be held Monday, November 19, 2007 at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Jose.

Matthew VanWagenen Died November 11, 2007. He was a 10 year employee of Oak Grove School District. Matthew is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter Mary, brothers in law Jim and Grant, son in law Max, sister in law Lois and step grandchildren Jennifer and Jonathan. Visitation will be Mon., Nov. 19, 2007 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd...

Orlyn Rodney Jones Went to be with the Lord November 10, 2007. Beloved husband of Ruby Jones. Loving father of Linda Mancuso (Dennis) and Sharon K. Jones. Adoring grandfather of Christina Church, Steven Moore, Jason Moore and David Mancuso and great grandfather of seven. A native of Colorado aged 81 years. Visitation will be Thursday, November 15, 2007, from 4:00...

Esther Morales In Manteca, CA November 7, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Frank Morales. Loving mother of Naomi Davis, Robert Quiroz, Anita Brito, DeAnna Alvarez, Renee Ford and step-mother to David Quiroz Guerra. Dear sister of Joe Arellano. Adoring grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many. A native of Corona, CA, aged 91 years. A prayer service will be held...

Albert Lee Karda Entered into rest November 2, 2007, in San Jose, CA. Funeral Services at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd. St., San Jose, CA.

Adolfo Rivera 77 of San Jose. Vistiation November 4th 2-9 pm Vigil Service 4pm at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose.

Alejandro Escobar 'El Tigre' Born November 20, 1918 in Chihuahu, Mexico. Preceded in death by his wife, Dionisia. Beloved father of 12, grandfather of 28, great-grandfather of 50 and great-great-grandfather of 2. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Vigil Services will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S....

Mary Ann Piazza Of San Jose, CA passed away on October 23, 2007. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Inurnment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery will follow the service.

Benton Clark Warfel "J. R." Of Sunnyvale, passed away on October 24, 2007. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA.

Joanne Nicolaysen Went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2007. Born on September 28, 1929 to Russell T. and Mary J. Cripe in Santa Monica, CA. Loving wife of Floyd, mother of Nacy Nicolaysen, Deanne Nicolaysen, Tom Nicolaysen, Suzanna Story and Cherylee Bolton, grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 28. Visitation will be held Friday, October 26,...

Ruben Ortiz Born and raised in San Jose. Joined our creator on 10-22-07. Beloved husband of Jessie. Proud father of Tony, Frank and Vickie. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of Dalina, Anthony, Riana, Sierra and Jazelle. Loved by family and friends. Funeral Services will be at 6:30 today at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Burial will be...

Eufemia D. Gonzales Wiggins Age 76, in San Jose. Visitation begins Wednesday, 10-24 from 2 - 9 p.m. Vigil 7 p.m. Chapel of Flowers. Thursday Service at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel above. Interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Joanne Nicolayson Went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2007. Born on September 28, 1929 to Russell T. and Mary J. Cripe in Santa Monica, CA. Loving wife of Floyd, mother of Nancy Nicolayson, Deanne Nicolayson, Tom Nicolayson, Suzanna Story and Cherylee Bolton, grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 28. Visitation will be held Fri., Oct....

Renaud Leopaul Tanguay My Dad, My Hero 7/23/30-10/13/07 After 11 months of the good fight against lung cancer, Reno was taken up in the Living Lords arms while at home with his loving family by his side. Reno was a native of Sanford, Maine before moving to the Bay Area in 1961. Reno served his country with the Navy during...

Epifanio "Chano" Parra 9/10/54 - 10/11/07 Epifanio Chano Parra born in Fresno, Ca September 10, 1954 passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Santa Clara surrounded by his family on October 11th after a brave battle with cancer for 2 years. Chano grew up in San Jose where he spent most of his life. After overcoming may obstacles...

Catherine Louise Shuck Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Santa Teresa Church, 794 Calero Ave., San Jose. Dinner, reception to follow, please bring finger food or dessert to share. Rather than flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to : San Jose Cursillo, P.O. Box...

Gabriel G. Garcia In San Jose, CA, October 7, 2007. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Burial at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, CA.

Edward Wesley Blanchard Passed away at the age of 69 on October 1, 2007 in San Jose, CA. He was born in Syracuse, New York, and had a distinguished Army career as a Commissioned Officer. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Subsequently his career followed the Army as a Program Manager for...

Jose Maria Carvajal Mar. 21, 1932 - Sept. 29, 2007 Beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. A native of Del Rio, TX, he will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial Services will be held on Sat., Oct. 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA.

Minnie Chavarria Died on Oct. 4, 2007. Visitation on Mon., 10/8 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA with Funeral Service on Tues. 10/9 at the above funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment Calvary Catholic Cemetery San Jose, CA.