San Jose, CA Obituaries

UntitledLuis Amado Matos84, husband of the late Idali (Olmo) Matos passed away on October 15, 2006 at Regional Medical Center, San Jose. Luis was born in Puerto Rico to Ignacio and Amelia (Reyes)Matos. He was a CA resident since 1976. Luis was a retired US postal worker.Luis Amado is survived by daughter, Mercedes (Matos) Millhouse and husband, Jim from CT,...

UntitledMary Faye RisingerPassed away peacefully October 10, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in 1943 in Ontario, CA, she is survived by Jim Risinger, her husband of 38 years, her four children, Cathie Nix, David Herman, Richard Risinger, and Deah French, seven grandchildren, and her sister, Vicki Leone.Mary had a colorful career in banking for over 20 years,...

Untitled Adolfo Merino Ayala 10/15/1925 - 09/14/2006Beloved father, grandfather, singer, and the greatest composer. "...Ahora se goza mi alma y enternamente puedo vivir." A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 14th, at 3 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

UntitledMicaela Garcia09/18/19 - 10/08/06Vigil service Thurs. 12, 7 p.m., Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Mass Fri. 13, 11 a.m., St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 88 Race St. Inurnment Mon. 16, 10 a.m., Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno.

UntitledJoe Franco 5-30-51 - 10-7-06In Modesto, CA. Visitation at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose, Thurs. Oct. 12, from 2 - 9 p.m. Vigil at 7 p.m. Mass on Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 10 a.m. Burial after Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

UntitledRamona Flores Rodriguezin San Jose, CA, October 2, 2006. Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2006 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA.

UntitledJosephine BasileIn San Jose, CA, October 1, 2006. Loving mother of Carrie (Dominic) Cefalu Jr. Adoring grandmother of Tamra (Eric) Zozaya and Dominic Thomas (Darlene) Cefalu and great grandmother of Vanessa Zozaya and Dominic Steven Cefalu. Dear sister of Cora Cammarata and Angelo Volpe.A native of Jamestown, NY, aged 80 years. A 50-year resident of San Jose. Memorial Services will...

Untitled Elizabeth Maher GilbertWas born April 24, 1929 in Dublin, Ireland, and went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2006 in San Jose, CA. Elizabeth emigrated to the United States from Ireland as a young lady in the 1950's. Elizabeth was a courageous and adventurous person and soon found herself in New York City, and then Washington D.C....

Untitled Georgya BluhmPassed away Sept. 22, 2006. Wife of the late Harold. Family includes the late sons Harold, Jr. and Robert; daughter Barbara; son-in-law Bill; granddaughters Kathy, Cindy, Karen, Kristi, Rebecca, and Megan; great-grandchildren Christopher, Cassandra, David, Melanie, Darien, and Brianna; and great-great-grandson Christopher, Jr. Memorial service Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Foothill Presbyterian Church, 4301 McKee, San Jose, CA....

Untitled Abraham (Abe) R. ElemenOf Modesto, CA, September 25, 2006. Loving father of Abraham, Jr. and Andrew. Devoted son of Mary Rios and the late Nelse Elemen, and step-son of Garbiel Martinez and Soyla Elemen. Dear brother of Jr., Eddie and David Elemen, Gabe, Steve, Bonnie and Lisa Martinez, Nelson, Jr., Paul, Daniel, Paul N., Armando, Nelson L., Roy, Mary,...

UntitledEwalda "Babe" (Kalinowski) StemmlerOf San Jose, CA (formerly of Bay City, Michigan and Lake Charles, Louisiana). Born in Bay City, MI on October 4, 1913. 92 years old. Married Robert Stemmler (preceded her in death in March 1987). Lived in Bay City for 67 1/2 years before moving to San Jose.Survived by Terrence "Terry" Stemmler (Katie), of Lake Charles, LA,...

UntitledArthur Coe Saxton, Jr.68, of Campbell, died Monday, September 18, 2006 at his residence.A memorial service will be held at the New Community of Faith Church in Campbell at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2006.Inurnment is planned at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, CA.Saxton was born October 3, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Arthur Coe...

UntitledMaryann LehnhoffIn San Jose, CA September 21, 2006. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 125 E. Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. Private burial was at Park View Cemetery, Manteca, CA. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

UntitledGloria Frances ArechigaIn San Jose, September 23, 2006. Beloved mother of Isaiah, daughter of Rose and Charlie, sister of Lisa, Charlie Jr., and Mark. Granddaughter of Gloria and John, Elias and Rosa and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Gloria at the age of 21, left us to soon. We were supposed to grow old together, sisters and brothers,...

UntitledDonald Joseph PurdyOn September 22nd at the age of 65, Donald passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Kathleen, his loving daughters, Patricia Mackenzie (Marc), Mary Merten (James), Maureen Teubert (Ryan), Margaret Purdy and his grandchildren, Cristin Mackenzie, Kyra Mackenzie and Zachary Merten. Preceeded in death by his father, Donald...

UntitledOfelia G. Rodriquez 7/30/1932 - 9/18/2006Preceded in death by her son Leonard. She leaves behind her children; Marie and Christy; grandchildren Leonard, Alicia and Freddy; great grandchildren Alexis and Mariah; loving sister Nellie She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, little grandma (to Jason), aunt and sisterVistitation will be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd...

UntitledBenjamin CandelariaWith great sadness and loss we announce the passing of our beloved father, Benjamin Candelaria, on Sept. 18th, after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. He was a proud World War II veteran with the Naval Service. He loved being a parent and raised his first three children as a single parent. His kind, gentle and humble approach...

UntitledJuan Leyva08-10-1963 - 09-15-2006Esposo de Guadalupe Leyva, padre de Jose Juan, Erika, y Rodrigo.Velorio sera el jueves 21 a las 6:30 pm en "Chapel Of Flowers" 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, La misa sera el viernes 22 a las 11:30am en la iglesia "Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe en la calle San Antonio. Gracias por su apoyo de parte de...

UntitledJerry PhillipsAge 60, of San Jose. Services Friday Sept. 22nd 1 p.m. Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Burial Mon. Sept. 25th San Joaquin National Cemetery at 1 p.m.

UntitledTeresa Ann AdamsIn Stanford, CA September 11, 2006. Loving mother of Marcos, Donna, Brandy and Gilbert. Dear sister of Edmund, Eddie, Fred, Richard, Petra, Pauline and Julie. Adoring grandmother of 17. A native of California, aged 54 years.Memorial Services will be Friday, September 15, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA.