San Jose, CA Obituaries

UntitledLilia HernandezIn San Jose, CA, January 4, 2007. Viewing 2:00-9:00 p.m. Tues., Jan. 9, at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the above chapel. Burial 11:00 a.m. Wed., Jan. 10, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

UntitledThomas Castaneda Jr.Passed away to join the Lord and his brother Rod in heaven, on January 5, 2007. Thomas was a devoted family man who leaves a loving wife Anna, daughter Heather, future son in-law Antonio Lopez and grand-daughter Analissa. Thomas was a loving and devoted son to Thomas Sr. and Frances Castaneda. Thomas was a native of San Jose,...

UntitledFrances Ann GiammonaBorn: December 1, 1923 in Detroit Michigan. Passed on: December 23, 2006 at her home in San Jose, CA. She was a loving wife to Michael James Giammona for 63 years. She, was a devoted, loving mother to her 10 children, sons: Larry, Robert, Richard, Donald, Michael Jr., David, Gary, Dan and daughters: Patricia Sisois and Michele Giammona....

UntitledAngelina (Angie) KampfenIn Oakhurst, California January 1, 2007. Daughter of Portuguese immigrants born in Salinas, California June 4, 1906. Married to the late William Kampfen, a Santa Clara Valley rancher. Dear mother of Beverly Suggs and mother-in-law of James Suggs. Adoring grandmother of William Suggs and wife Carol and Kathleen Verdugo and husband Andrew and great grandmother of AJ Suggs...

UntitledAndres Zapata Quevedo, Sr.Born 12/25/20 in Poteet, TX, the windows of heaven were opened on 12/30/06. He is now working with the Lord. Loving husband to Dora Quevedo for 66 years. Beloved father to 7 daughters, 3 sons and their spouses. Proud and Precious grandfather to 40 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren with many to follow. Loving...

UntitledMaria Isabel GarciaIn San Jose, CA December 29, 2006. Vigil Service on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great.

Untitled Shauna Renee HarbidgeJuly 26, 1961 - Dec. 30, 2006Shauna is survived by her husband Craig E. Harbidge, daughters Kati and Tricia Harbidge, parents Ron and Linda Haulman, sister Alana Wilson, brother Ronald Haulman, niece Amber Wilson Sauer, nephew Michael Wilson and many special family members by marriage.Shauna was a graduate of Pioneer High School and a proud graduate of...

UntitledPerfecto P. GarciaIn San Jose, California, December 27, 2006. Beloved husband of Julia Garcia. Loving father of David, Monica, Daniel (Jane), Edward and Margaret (Jorge, Sr.). Loving brother of Natalio, Helallo and Esther. Adoring grandfather of Nicole, Sarah, Jeanne and Jorge, Jr. and great-grandfather of Matthew. A native of Del Rio, TX. Aged 72.Funeral Services on Monday, January 1, 2007...

Untitled Carolyn Hope FitzgeraldAug. 24, 1937 – Dec. 12, 2006 In San Jose, CA. passed away at Mission Villa Alzheimer's Residence. Born in Oakland, CA. Raised in San Leandro, attended San Leandro High, University of California at Berkley and St. Luke's School of Nursing, San Francisco. Her career in nursing began and ended at O'Connor Hospital. She married Rev. John...

UntitledJuan M. CastanedaIn San Jose, CA., December 25, 2006. Beloved husband of Antonia Castaneda. Loving father of Jennie (Dan) Cardona, Irene Davila, Yolanda (Ralph) Cuevas, Norma (Rudy) Bueno, Sandra (James) Moreno and Alice Castaneda and the late Arthur Castaneda. Dear brother of Thomas and Simon Castaneda and Mathilda Zapien. Adoring grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of six. A native of...

UntitledHerman GradelPassed away on December 12, 2006 at the age of 73. Longtime resident of San Jose, Herman was born in Freeburg, MO on July 8, 1933. The Gradel family moved to California in 1943. At 20 Herman joined the Army and served for two years. After leaving the service he worked many years as a master carpenter. His lifelong...

Untitled Apolonio Rios SilbasIn San Jose, CA, December 19, 2006. A native of Mexico, age 85 years.Beloved husband of Isabel Silbas. Loving father of Adelia, Anita, Alma, Aurora and Dominga and the late Rosendo Silbas. Adoring grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 17.Vigil service on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 7:00pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St.,...

UntitledRichard Orval AllgireIn San Jose, CA December 17, 2006. Beloved husband of Venus Allgire (Casey). Loving father of Jason, Rochelle, Tabytha, Shawn, Arielle and Richie. Dear brother of Laura. A native of San Francisco, aged 47 years. Richard will be remembered as a loving, kind, forgiving, gentle man. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m....

UntitledMary L. HoelscherAge 80 of San Jose. Visitation 2-9pm Rosary 7:00 p.m. Dec. 21st at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. Funeral Mass Dec. 22nd 10:00 a.m. St. John Vianney Church.

UntitledEdward "Budeee" AlvesBorn 2-10-32 in Hayward, passed 12-17-06. An Honored Korean War Vet, he was given the last rites 3 times there. The self-proclamied "General Janitor" of the S&H Keyes Club, Eddie ran the bar for 30 years, with metal in his head and kindness in his heart, he was the heart & soul of the club. He was everyone's...

Untitled Guadalupe P. Gomez 12/12/1932 - 12/12/2006Age 70 of San Francisco. Mr. Gomez leaves behind his loving wife Normandina V. Gomez and son Cristian V. Gomez. Visitation will be Mon. Dec. 18th from 2-9 pm, Rosary at 7 pm. Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. S.J. Funeral Mass Tues. Dec. 19th 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church....

UntitledGeorge R. GalindoWas called to heaven on December 9, 2006 and was preceded in death by his father Ismaelo and his brother James. Loving son to Vera Galindo, and a loving brother to Walter, Tim, Cynthia and Louis. Loving uncle of 9, and great uncle of 7.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. with a...

UntitledIsabel Ramirez Chavarria Born Nov. 20, 1920, in Santa Ana, CA, and returned to our Lord on Dec. 12, 2006 - the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Beloved mother of Pauline Behlen, Arlene O'Valle, Michael, Gabriel and Daniel Chavarria. Beloved grandmother of fifteen and great-grandmother of 30. She had three careers: a homemaker, seamstress and a...

UntitledJames TisanoJames age 91, was born, grew up, and graduated high school in CT. He worked at Yale and Towne Hardware and foundry. He later worked in dress manufacturing in New York City. Joined the Army in 1940 and served the duration of WWII. He later became an airplane inspector in CT. He married Athelia Wells in 1943. Went to...

UntitledThelma Bryan95, passed away on Dec. 2nd after suffering a 2nd major stroke. She taught for 28 years at Luther Burbank Grade School where the library is named in her honor.Preceded in death by her husband Ralph Bryan and her son-in-law Bill Flynn. She is survived by her 2 daughters and son-in-law, Jan Flynn, Bette and Dave Loomis. Private family...