San Jose, CA Obituaries

UntitledMary Franco Rodriguez"Grandma Mary", "Auntie Mary", "Little Mary", and our beloved "Nana". Entered into Heaven on May 10, 2006 in San Jose, California. Born in Oxnard on June 11, 1920. She is survived by daughter Christina H. Rodriguez, granddaughter Sandra R. Jasso, son Arthur H. Rodriguez and his wife Ina, daughter-in-law Martina Morales Rodriguez of San Jose, sister Marcy Neri,...

UntitledRamona Louise BrissonAge 58 in San Jose, CA. Wife of the late Cipriano Machuca. Survived by her loving children Salvador Machuca and Mary Cagape (Nick), her siblings Naomi Perez (Robert), Betty Carpenter, Marilyn Irwin, John Paul and Gene Paul. Ramona also leaves behind 3 granddaughters.Visitation will be from 2 - 9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, May...

UntitledDolly Dee NunezIn Sacramento, CA May 5, 2006. You're in God's Hands Now, My Wife. Daughter of Ed Ortiz Senior and Dominga Ortiz. Sister of Ed, Jr. Very much missed wife of Michael Nunez. Mother of April, Frances, Tina and Hope and step-mother of Arthur "BooBoo" Nunez. Grammie of Corry Correa, Jacob Cruz, Peter Stewich, Lillyana and Heaven Cruz; also...

UntitledFlorinda Sanchez DiazIn San Jose, CA, age 75. Vigil service on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11:0O a.m. at St. John Vianney Church. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.

UntitledDolly NunezBorn October 18, 1958, entered into eternal life May 5, 2006. Beloved daughter of Eddie Ortiz Sr., & Mary Ortiz. Loving sister of Eddie Ortiz Jr. Loving mother of Tina Ortiz, Hopie Ortiz, Frances Ortiz & April Cruz. Bestest Gram of Corey Correa, Jacbo Cruz, Peter Stavish, Lillyanna Cruz, Heaven Cruz.Viewing at Chapel of Flowers on Wednesday, May 10,...

UntitledRachelle CastroVisitation Wednesday, 2:00 - p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, San Jose. Committal to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

UntitledLouis Torobio GomezIn San Jose, Ca, April 28, 2006. Beloved husband of Sally Gomez. Adoring father of Pati Brown. Devoted grandfather of Carly and Allie. Aged 81 years.Vigil Services will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose, with a Memorial Mass on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Resurrection Church...

UntitledFlorinda Sanchez Diaz In San Jose, CA, May 2, 2006. Beloved wife of Frank C. Diaz. Loving mother of Frances (Joe) Martinez, Georgie Diaz, (Jesus Rodriguez) Luis, Ivan, Daniel (Susie) and Frank (Ann) Diaz. Adoring grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Fidel, Chata; Tony, Francisco, Cruz and Celia. A native of Iowa aged 75 years. Florinda was...

UntitledEsmeralda L. MaherAge 36 in San Jose, CA. Visitation will be Monday, May 8th from 2 - 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Funeral Mass Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church. Private Inurnment.

UntitledTimothy Mark HoefelTim was born in Modesto, California on December 23, 1949 and passed away with his family by his side in Palo Alto, California on Wednesday May 3, 2006. He leaves those who will always love and remember him, five offspring, Timothy John (deceased), Tracy Louise, Tamra Marie, Ricky Robert, Alexi Ann; four brothers, Steve Hoefel, Ron Jones, Ken...

UntitledVelma Irene CookIn Santa Clara, CA, May 3, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Calvin C. Cook. Loving mother of Barbara (John) Wilbur, Dwayne Cook and the late Kerry Cook. Adoring grandmother of David Cook and Jeffrey Wilbur.Visitation at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose on Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Burial...

UntitledEsteban 'Quate' Rodriguez, Sr.Entered into rest May 2, 2006, in Modesto, CA. Husband of the late Bessie T. Rodriguez, father of Steven Rodriguez Jr., Anna Adayn, Laura Caudillo, Ray Tumlinson, Rhonda Arrendondo. Stepfather of 6, grandfather of 28, great-grandfather of 28 and great-great-grandfather of 4. Surviving brother Santiago Rodriguez and sister Nina Reyes. Uncle of numerous nephews and nieces. An...

UntitledRobert Lee MeltonPassed away April 30th, 2006 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Sharon Ann Melton for 40 years, loving father to Randy of San Luis Ayucan, Mexico and Dale of Portland, Oregon. Bob and his grandaughter Ruth Aileen (of San Luis Ayucan, Mexico) mutually delighted in each other. He is also survived by his older brother Dean...

UntitledTanya Lynette Williams-Rigmaiden Age 40, in Sacramento, CA. A Memorial service will be held Friday May 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA. 408-294-9663.

UntitledLarry Frank MeyerIn San Jose, CA April 27, 2006. Devoted son of Charles Meyer. Loving father of Joshua, Ian, Haley and Jack. Dear brother of Marsha, Sharon, Carol and Bruce. Dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Orange, CA aged 50 years.Memorial service will be held Friday, May 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at The Evergreen Valley...

UntitledJosephin RodriguezPassed away peacefully on April 28, 2006. The loving wife of the late Margarito Rodriguez. Devoted mother of 12 children and a loving mother-in-law. Loving grandmother to 43 grandchildren, 86 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Manuel and Felicia Palacios. She was the oldest of 24 brothers and sisters. She truly enjoyed gardening, music...

UntitledLouis LomelinOn Thursday April 27, 2006, Louis Lomelin entered peacefully into rest in San Jose, CA, surrounded by his family at home. Louis was the son of Jennie Escarcega and the late Juan P. Lomelin. For 48 years a beloved husband to Mary Lomelin. A family man and cherished father to Jeanette (Steve) Quiroz, Louis Jr. (Alice) Lomelin, Ernie (Jackie)...

UntitledGerald GutierrezAged 32 years. Beloved son of the late Cynthia. Dear brother of Juanita and Michael. Loving nephew of Uncle Ray and Aunt Rosario. A devoted uncle to Jasmine, and endearing cousin of Richard, Salena, Destynie and Isaiah.Friends are invited to a visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900...

UntitledLawrence Thomas Paradiso, Jr. (Larry) Age 61. A San Jose native passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday April 22. Larry attended St. Josephs, Bellarmine and San Jose State University. He then joined his father in the family business, Blossom Floral Shop which he ran until he retired in August of last year. He will be remembered for...

UntitledAngelita M. Del ToroPassed away in Lodi, CA April 24, 2006 with her family by her side. Loving mother of Ramiro, Ricardo, Danny, Ernesto and Roberto Del Toro, Mary Aguilera, Evangelina Surdan and Sylvia Del Toro. Adoring grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 15. A native of San Antonio, TX aged 75 years. Angelita was full of life and...