Obituaries
San Jose, CA Obituaries
Local obituaries for the San Jose & Santa Clara, CA area
Freda Marie hinman Doak
UntitledFreda Marie Hinman DoakFreda Marie Hinman Doak, daughter of Ulysses Grant Hinman and Josephine DeSoto Hinman, was born January 2, 1914 in San Jose. She passed away November 1, 2006 in the same house on Mastic Street in which she was born. Freda was preceded in passing by her loving husband Thomas William Doak and her brothers Bud, Leo, and...
Carlos Montiel
UntitledCarlos Montiel03/07/58 - 10/29/0648 yrs. in San Jose. Visitation will be held Tuesday Nov. 7 from 2pm-9pm at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th. Private Inurnment.
Roman C. Garcia
UntitledRoman C. GarciaWas born on February 28, 1928 in Zaragoza, Coahuila. Entered into rest on October 28, 2006 in San Jose, CA. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Julieta and by his children Roman Jr., (Lisa), Teresita, Maribel (Raul), Carlos (Tania), Rene and Aracely. Loving grandfather of Angelina, Roman III, Taylor, Marisa, Maya, Analisa, Paulina and Carlitos.Friends are...
Leroy Fred Duarte
UntitledLeroy Fred DuarteIn Campbell, CA October 25, 2006. Loving father of Jason Brookes and DeAna Duarte. Dear brother of Robert and Judy Duarte and Richard Andrade. Adoring grandfather of Malakye Brookes. Devoted son of the late Roy and Alta Duarte. A native of San Jose, aged 52 years. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 7:00...
Wayne Paul Black
Untitled Wayne Paul BlackAged 45 years, passed away unexpectedly at such a young age. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Survivors include children, Debra Katryn Black, April Black and Wayne Black, Jr.; Sisters, Diane Womack, Yvonne A. Lopes of Modesto, Tammy Lynn Black of Las Vegas and Christine McFarland of Salinas. Wayne is also survived by...
Dolores N. Jimenez
UntitledDolores (Dolly) N. JimenezSanta Clara, CA October 12, 2006. Vigil service Thursday, October 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m. Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Funeral Mass Fri. 10:00 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Robert Phillip Miller
UntitledRobert Phillip Miller12/02/87 - 10/15/06In Gilroy, a Native of Montgomery, Alabama. Former truck driver. For service information please call (408) 534-2634. Under the direction of Chapel of Flowers.
Luis Amado Matos
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,...
Mary Faye Risinger
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,...
Adolfo Merino Ayala
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.
Micaela Garcia
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.
Joe Franco
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.
Ramona Flores Rodriguez
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.
Josephine Basile
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...
Elizabeth Maher Gilbert
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....
Georgya Bluhm
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....

Abraham R. Elemen
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,...
Ewalda Stemmler
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,...
Arthur Coe Saxton
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...
Maryann Lehnhoff
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.