San Jose, CA Obituaries

Lorenzo R. Perez 1906 - 2005 Went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 22, 2005. Lorenzo joined Estella his beloved wife of 64 years who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his son Lawrence (Judy wife), daughter Lucia, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dad loved carpentry. He worked on many commercial, school, church buildings in the...

Gertrude L. Robinson Born March 5th, 1922. Entered into rest October 26th, 2005. Age 83. Beloved wife of Warren Robinson. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers, San Jose.

Manuel Estrada Pina 6/12/1927 - 10/20/2005 Age 78. Beloved husband of Lucia Pina. Loving father to Maggie, Richard, Joe, Tomas, Manuel Jr., Pablo and Lucy. Also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25th with a funeral service at 5:30 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA.

Frank Triena May 12, 1913 - Oct. 18, 2005 Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Frank moved to California as a child, attended San Jose Public Schools and received his BA degree from San Jose State. Graduate work was done at Stanford and Temple University. A former member of the San...

Alfredo Cacho Vazquez Born May 8, 1933. Entered into rest October 10, 2005. Age 72. Viewing on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 2 - 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Funeral Service Wed. Oct. 19th 10 a.m. above chapel.

David Madren In San Jose, CA October 13, 2005. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral services at the above chapel 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.

Myra Crystal Aguirre In San Jose on October 8. Visitation Friday, October 14. Vigil at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 South Second St. Mass Saturday, Oct. 15th at Saint Francis of Assisi at 11 a.m. Interment Calvary Cem.

Manuel Mejia Cadenas In San Jose, CA October 6, 2005. A Vigil Service will be held Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose. Funeral Services on Monday, 10:00 a.m. at above chapel. Burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

David Eric Mitchell Born July 1st, 1957 in La Jolla, CA. Died Oct. 4th, 2005. David grew up in San Jose, CA and moved to Morro Bay, CA when he was a teenager. He enjoyed Deep Sea Fishing with his family, Moto-Cross riding when he was a teenager and spending time with his nieces and nephews. David moved back to...

Martha Garcia Born October 6, 1951, El Paso, Texas. Passed away September 30, 2005 at home in San Jose. A loving wife and mother to her family, may she be so very happy in Heaven. Viewing will be held Thursday, 2-9 p.m. at Chapel of the Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose. Burial will be held Friday morning Oct....

Toshio Kobata In San Jose, CA September 29, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary H. Kobata. Loving father of Annette Lind (David) and Karen MacDonald (Ken). Dear brother of Min Kobata (Sue), Sus Kobata (Yvonne), Hiroko Hirata (Masao) and Arata Kobata (Carole). Adoring grandfather of Stephanie Yanez, Marissa Lind, Matthew MacDonald and Ashley MacDonald, also great grandfather of Isaiah Yanez. Dearest...

John Rodriguez Born December 23rd, 1926. Entered into rest September 29th, 2005. Age 79. Son of the late Jose and Margarita. Loving brother to Maria, Sam and Martha. Predeceased by Pauline, Thomas, Julio, David, Bob and Elizabeth. John was an Active Merchant Marine for 40 years during wartime. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....

Patricia Adams Snyder Born on September 2, 1924, in Petaluma, CA. Passed away on September 24, 2005, in Santa Clara, CA. Pat grew up in Marin County and served in the SPARS during WWII. In 1946, she attended the College of Marin where she met her future husband Raymond Snyder. They were married in San Francisco on August 16, 1947....

Jack Edward Simmons In Sunnyvale, Calif., September 25, 2005. Burial will be at a later date at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.

Elizabeth Cruz In San Jose, Ca., Sept. 26, 2005. Age 75. Beloved mother of Robert Gonzalez. Vigil Service Thurs., Sept. 30, 2005 at 7:00 pm at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., SJ. Funeral Fri. 10:00 am at above chapel. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Salvatore P. Oliveri In Palo Alto, CA September 18, 2005. Survived by Tina Broderick, sons, Marty Oliveri and wife Ginger, David Oliveri and wife Cheryl, daughter, Cathy Grimley. Step-daughters Jeri and husband Dave Apodaca, Judy Barragan and the late Kathy Brooks. Sister, Josephine Vaio, grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 12. A native of California, age 83 years. A member...

William Cruz Ramierez Entered into rest September 9, 2005 in San Jose, Calif. Beloved husband of Helen Ramierez. Adoring father of Danny, Raymond and Jo Ann. Devoted grandfather of 3. Age 67 years. Inurnment with military honors Friday, September 23, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara. Arrangements under the direction of Chapel...

Bill Kazumi Ishida May 1, 1917-August 31, 2005 Bill K. Ishida was born and raised on his parents' farm in Sacramento, CA. During WWII he served with the famed 442nd combat team comprised of Japanese-Americans. Disabled by his wounds, he received the purple heart. He was active in the Disabled American Vets for many years, eventually serving as Regional Commander...

Katharine Mildred White Age 87. Born in Germantown, PA 3/31/1918. Entered into rest 9/6/2005. Memorial services will be held Saturday September 17th at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112.

Raymond Bava 1922 - 2005 Age 82, died Sept. 12, 2005. Viewing at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2005 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 88 Race St., and San Fernando. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the above church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Leo the Great Church. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF...