San Jose, CA Obituaries

Jessie Martha Apodaca passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 4, 2022 in San Jose, CA. Jessie was born on July 28, 1945 in Hanford, CA. She grew up in Hanford where she graduated from Hanford High School in 1964. Jessie loved the outdoors and took many trips to Yosemite and other National Parks. Jessie worked as a technician in...

Norman ManiaciFeb. 11, 1929 - Aug. 6, 2022Resident of San JoseNorman Maniaci passed away at home on August 6th, 2022 at the age of 93 after a long battle with Parkisons disease. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Mary, his daughter Cheryl Bufalini, son in law Steve. His siblings Josephine, Andrew and Mary (deceased). 3 grandchildren Rick...

Marilyn Della VierraOct. 30, 1935 - May 10, 2022Resident of San JoseBorn in San Francisco the youngest of Harold and Winifred Orcutt's three children, Marilyn went home peacefully on the morning of May 10th. She is pre-deceased by her two loving husbands and survived by her daughter Coleen & husband Michael, two sons, Brian and Victor & wife Bonnie, six...

Annie Lee OsborneSept. 22, 1941 - Dec. 24, 2021San Jose, CaliforniaOur beloved Annie Lee Osborne, 80, of San Jose, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 24, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was a warrior during her last days, as she fought the unexpected complications of heart valve surgery. Annie was born on September 22, 1941...

Theresa Marie ParadisoOct. 11, 1932 - Nov. 11, 2021Resident of San JoseTheresa Marie Paradiso entered into rest on November 11th after a brief illness. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Paradiso was a lifelong resident of San Jose, born to John and Mary Avila on October 11, 1932. After graduating Lincoln High School, she was...

Antonio CastilloJan 29, 1929 - Oct 23, 2021San JoseAntonio was born in Los Ranchos de Santiago, Chihuahua, Mexico and immigrated to the United States through the Bracero Program in 1953 eventually settling in San Jose. He passed away at home surround by family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Velia; his children, Carmen (Joel Gonzales), Antonio...

Walter "George" PledgerDec. 3, 1935 - May 26, 2021Resident of Santa ClaraWalter "George" Pledger (1935-2021) passed away peacefully in Santa Clara, CA on May 26. He was born in Alabama and earned a mechanical engineering degree from Auburn University. Hewas an engineer for Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA for almost 40 years. His love for music, dancing and singing made him...

Nicholas J. HiljeJan. 11, 1923 - May 16, 2021Willow Glen San Jose, CANicholas J. Hilje died May 16th at the age of 98. Nick is survived by his childhood sweetheart Margaret his wife of 77 years. He served in WWII being one of the first troops to liberate Dachau. Nick grew up on the family's apricot orchard where his family...

Susan SalmonMay 22, 1937 - May 9, 2021Resident of San JoseMabel Susan Salmon (Gardner), 83, of San Jose, CA left us peacefully after battling cancer on Mother's Day. Sue will be remembered for the kindness she offered on our toughest days. At the end of many of our loved ones' lives, she was there for us in obvious ways for...

Betty June LawrenceAug. 26, 1921 - Mar. 22, 2021Resident of SaratogaBetty June Lawrence will be missed by her entire family and community of friends. Betty was born Betty June Cassell in Edgar, Nebraska, August 26, 1921. She departed this life on March 22, 2021, well into her hundredth year, to join her beloved husband Bill, who had a head start....

Benny Robert DinapoliOct. 30, 1933 - Feb. 10, 2021Resident of San JoseBen Dinapoli, a longtime resident of Willow Glen Benny In San Jose, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 after a sudden illness.He was born in San Jose, CA. He graduated in 1952 from Bellarmine College Preparatory, and San Jose State University, School of Business in 1956.He was a...

Lionel GallegoMay 16, 1942 -Dec. 28, 2020Resident of San JoseYou will begin hearing loud mariachi music from above, the life of every party has moved upstairs. Lionel "Leo" Gallego entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 28, 2020. A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend, Leo had tremendous character, was fiercely loyal and the first to lend a hand....

Martha Garcia TamezJul. 29, 1942 - Dec. 11, 2020Resident of San JoseMartha Garcia Tamez passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 78. Born in Visalia California formally a resident in San Jose California. Daughter to the late Manuel T Garcia And Frances B Garcia. Loving Wife to Abel S Tamez Loving and devoted mother to Regina, Abel,...

Martha Garcia TamezJul. 29, 1942 - Dec. 11, 2020Resident of San JoseMartha Garcia Tamez passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 78. Born in Visalia California formally a resident in San Jose California. Daughter to the late Manuel T Garcia And Frances B Garcia. Loving Wife to Abel S Tamez Loving and devoted mother to Regina, Abel,...

Anita Steffen Raabe San Jose, CA - Anita Steffen Raabe, age 93, of San Jose, California, formerly of Shalimar passed on November 23, 2020. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 25, 1927. Anita grew up in Highland Falls, NY, a small town on the Hudson River near the US Military Academy at West Point. There she met...

Anita Steffen Raabe October 25, 1927-November 23, 2020 Anita Steffen Raabe, age 93, of San Jose, CA, formerly of Letts, passed on November 23, 2020. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 25, 1927. Anita grew up in Highland Falls, NY, a small town on the Hudson River near the US Military Academy at West Point. There she...

Judy Neff Cranmer 1932 - 2020 San JoseLuminous, peaceful spirit. Gentle and kind. Gracious and loving toward all. A life fully lived. No regrets. "The only thing that's real is love". Donations to Best Friends Animal Rescue would be smiled upon. View the online memorial for Judy Neff Cranmer

Francisca Marie Yglesias ParadisoFeb. 14, 1929 - Sept. 18, 2020San JoseA native of Sunnyvale, Francisca moved to San Jose upon her marriage to Anthony Paradiso on August 12, 1951. She worked at the Social Security Offices until her retirement as a supervisor. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Anthony, and their daughter Diana. Also...

Ernest Lipari Jr.Feb. 16, 1927 - August 15, 2020San JoseMr. Ernest Lipari, Jr. was carried to heaven on August 15, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in San Jose' and lived his entire life there. He attended Grant Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, and San Jose' High schools in the downtown area. After graduating in 1944, Ernest...

Gene Ruiz Jr.July 16, 1934 - August 29, 2020 Resident of Santa ClaraGene Ruiz, Jr., 86, of Santa Clara, California passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 29th 2020. Gene was born in Hollister, California on July 16th, 1934 and grew up in Mendota, California.After graduating from high school, Gene served in the US Air...