San Jose, CA Obituaries

Leona RamirezApr. 8, 1922 - Mar. 3, 2020Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully in her home with family and friends by her side. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 20, 2020 at 6:30pm at Chapel of Flowers. View the online memorial for Leona Ramirez

Margaret ChavezDec. 30, 1937 - Mar. 5, 2020Resident of San JoseMargaret (Tootsie) Huerta Chavez born in San Jose, Ca to Pedro Huerta and Elena Perez Huerta, died peacefully on March 5, 2020. Margaret graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. Margaret is the sister of David and Richard Huerta and Carmen Pedregon. Margaret is survived by her sons Mark, Ron...

Anthony Peat ParadisoOct. 14, 1929 - Feb. 01, 2020Resident of San JosePreceded in death by his parents Santina and Rocco Paradiso, Brothers Louie and Richard, and his beloved daughter DianaSurvived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Francesca, Granddaughter Joanna (Robert)Grandson Alekzander, Great Grandchildren Julian, Elliot, Mateo, Sister in Law Theresa,Nieces (Those damn girls) Pam, Brenda (Alex) Rene'e, Melanie (Ruben)...

Paul J. MendozaJuly 13, 1924 - Feb. 21, 2020San JoseOur Dad, Paul Mendoza, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, our Mother, Marie. The only child of Joseph and Josephine Mendoza, Paul was born and raised in San Jose. After graduating from Bellarmine...

Dr. Constantine J. (Gus) Samios 1930 - 2020Resident of Monte Sereno for 35 years and Santa CruzThe world lost a good man on February 5, 2020. Gus was a gentleman of great integrity, perpetually positive and cheerful. His keen sense of humor, ready smile and laughter were contagious. He possessed an amazing ability to enjoy the moment whether traveling through...

Patrick Emanuel BrockMarch 17, 1950 - January 23, 2020Resident of East Palo AltoThe "Boss" has left E. Palo Alto and taken with him the happiness he brought so many of us. He was one of six children of Ozella and Joseph Brock, both deceased. He leaves behind a brother Luther, sisters Ashah Al-Amin, Mona Lisa, a sister Bernardine (deceased) and...

George F. Prussia George F. Prussia passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 at his residence in Santa Rosa, CA; he was 88 years old. George was born to Leland and Doris Prussia on Jan 6, 1931 in San Jose, CA the youngest of three children. George attended Abraham Lincoln High School in San Jose and continued his education at...

George F. PrussiaJan. 6, 1931 - Dec. 28, 2019Santa Rosa, CAGeorge F. Prussia passed away peacefully on Dec 28, 2019 at his residence in Santa Rosa, CA; he was 88 years old. George was born to Leland and Doris Prussia on Jan 6, 1931 in San Jose, CA the youngest of 3 children.George attended Abraham Lincoln High School in San...

Richard Lee RizzoAug. 20, 1942 - Nov. 22, 2019 San JoseRichard Lee Rizzo, age 77 passed in peace on Friday November 22, 2019 surrounded by life-long friends. Preceded in death by his loving parents Harold F. Rizzo and Ileen Rizzo of San Jose, Rich was born on August 20 1942. Educated in the Jesuit tradition at Bellarmine College Prep where...

Parris Ann CorreaFeb. 8, 1948 - Nov. 11, 2019Resident of San JoseOur sweet "princess" lifted off Monday, 11/11/19 peacefully at home. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1948, spent most of her formative years in Clifton Heights, PA., and finally settled happily in NorCal. She is survived by her husband, Tom Cochran, son Zack; son Dominic Natale (Stacey)...

Guadalupe SesmaAugust 26, 1936 - Nov. 2, 2019San JoseGuadalupe Sesma joined the Lord after passing away peacefully in her home in San Jose on Nov. 2, 2019. She is survived by her 3 loving daughters, 2 granddaughters & 2 great grandchildren. A Rosary service will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Chapel of Flowers, 900...

Gerald E. MarchFeb. 2, 1931 - Sept. 11, 2019Los Gatos, CAGerald E. March born 2-9-1931 in Calumet, Minnesota. He was the youngest of twelve children. Gerald graduated from Santa Clara University and served in the Navy. He worked for Remington Corporation and eventually started his own business. Gerald was a beloved friend, an avid traveler, enjoyed music, gardening and writing...

Rose EscarcegaAug. 30, 1917 - Sept. 12, 2019San JoseRose was born in Corona, CA. As a young girl, Rose and her family moved to Santa Clara, CA. And In 1934 Rose met and married Joe Escarcega. Rose and Joe moved to San Jose in 1943 and raised their seven children. Rose is preceded in death by her mother Valeria Martinez...

Eugene Joseph MuzzioMar. 19, 1927 - Aug. 31, 2019Resident of San JoseEugene Joseph Muzzio was born on March 19, 1927 in San Jose to Manuel and Romilda Muzzio. He died peacefully on August 31, 2019 surrounded by his family. Upon graduating Lincoln High School, he joined his father in the family business, the California Paste Company, in downtown San Jose...

Benita Prieto FrescasAug. 8, 1929 - Aug. 19, 2019Resident of San JoseBenita Prieto Frescas passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019. A long time resident of San Jose and surviving spouse to Raymond Benites Frescas Sr, PFC Army WWII Veteran. Benita is survived by her 7 children; Stella Lopez, Jesse Frescas, Alex Frescas, Tommy Frescas,Raymond Frescas Jr, Mary Frescas and...

Thomas J. NavarroMarch 7, 1927 - July 23, 2019San JoseA native of Norwalk, Ca. Thomas passed peacefully in San Jose, Ca. Beloved Husband to Ramona Navarro of 65 years. Preceded in death to parents Balerio & Maria, as well as 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Brother to 7 siblings; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by 9 children;...

Robert "Bucky" DerApr. 26, 1922 - May 28, 2009Resident of San JoseIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Robert Der. He was born Bock Jung Deh to parents Lock Deh and Lin Ho Soo Hoo in 1922. Bob grew up in SF Chinatown, the oldest of five. He was...

Stephen John RussellJan. 4, 1965 - April 28, 2019San JoseStephen John Russell, born in Oakland, CA, on January 4, 1965 and entered eternity in San Jose, CA,on April 28, 2019. Beloved father of Justin Stephen Pineda Russell, Alan James Pineda Zabala, andHarry John Pineda Zabala, brother of Mary Russell Nuttall, nephew of Jane-Marguerite Russell, uncle toSabrina Nuttall and Sean Nuttall,...

Leland (Lee) O. WilsonAug. 25, 1940 - April 29, 2019Resident of San JosePassed in peace Monday April 29 at the age of 79. A retired San Jose Police Officer with 37 years of service and a former National Guardsman. Preceded in death by his son Tyler Andrew Wilson. He was the beloved husband to Teresa Ann Wilson, and the loving...

Marlene KomroskyFeb 10, 1935 - Apr 24, 2019San JoseMarlene Joan Komrosky, 84, from San Jose, California, passed away peacefully in her home on April 24, 2019. Her funeral service will be held Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 PM at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St, San Jose followed by internment at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 6th, at San...