San Jose, CA Obituaries

Gerald E. MarchFeb. 2, 1931 - Sept. 11, 2019Los Gatos, CAGerald E. March born 2-9-1931 in Calumet, Minnesota. He was the youngest of twelve children. Gerald graduated from Santa Clara University and served in the Navy. He worked for Remington Corporation and eventually started his own business. Gerald was a beloved friend, an avid traveler, enjoyed music, gardening and writing...

Rose EscarcegaAug. 30, 1917 - Sept. 12, 2019San JoseRose was born in Corona, CA. As a young girl, Rose and her family moved to Santa Clara, CA. And In 1934 Rose met and married Joe Escarcega. Rose and Joe moved to San Jose in 1943 and raised their seven children. Rose is preceded in death by her mother Valeria Martinez...

Eugene Joseph MuzzioMar. 19, 1927 - Aug. 31, 2019Resident of San JoseEugene Joseph Muzzio was born on March 19, 1927 in San Jose to Manuel and Romilda Muzzio. He died peacefully on August 31, 2019 surrounded by his family. Upon graduating Lincoln High School, he joined his father in the family business, the California Paste Company, in downtown San Jose...

Benita Prieto FrescasAug. 8, 1929 - Aug. 19, 2019Resident of San JoseBenita Prieto Frescas passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019. A long time resident of San Jose and surviving spouse to Raymond Benites Frescas Sr, PFC Army WWII Veteran. Benita is survived by her 7 children; Stella Lopez, Jesse Frescas, Alex Frescas, Tommy Frescas,Raymond Frescas Jr, Mary Frescas and...

Thomas J. NavarroMarch 7, 1927 - July 23, 2019San JoseA native of Norwalk, Ca. Thomas passed peacefully in San Jose, Ca. Beloved Husband to Ramona Navarro of 65 years. Preceded in death to parents Balerio & Maria, as well as 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Brother to 7 siblings; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by 9 children;...

Robert "Bucky" DerApr. 26, 1922 - May 28, 2009Resident of San JoseIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Robert Der. He was born Bock Jung Deh to parents Lock Deh and Lin Ho Soo Hoo in 1922. Bob grew up in SF Chinatown, the oldest of five. He was...

Stephen John RussellJan. 4, 1965 - April 28, 2019San JoseStephen John Russell, born in Oakland, CA, on January 4, 1965 and entered eternity in San Jose, CA,on April 28, 2019. Beloved father of Justin Stephen Pineda Russell, Alan James Pineda Zabala, andHarry John Pineda Zabala, brother of Mary Russell Nuttall, nephew of Jane-Marguerite Russell, uncle toSabrina Nuttall and Sean Nuttall,...

Leland (Lee) O. WilsonAug. 25, 1940 - April 29, 2019Resident of San JosePassed in peace Monday April 29 at the age of 79. A retired San Jose Police Officer with 37 years of service and a former National Guardsman. Preceded in death by his son Tyler Andrew Wilson. He was the beloved husband to Teresa Ann Wilson, and the loving...

Marlene KomroskyFeb 10, 1935 - Apr 24, 2019San JoseMarlene Joan Komrosky, 84, from San Jose, California, passed away peacefully in her home on April 24, 2019. Her funeral service will be held Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 PM at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St, San Jose followed by internment at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 6th, at San...

Rudolfo (Rudy) JimenezJun. 3, 1951 - Apr 25, 2019Resident of San JoseBeloved son of the late Jose & Carmen Jimenez, born in Brawley, CA. Loving brother to Louie (Petra), Mary (David) and Albert (Letty). Adored and missed by many nieces and nephews. Viewing will take place on 5/5/19 from 2-9pm at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral on 5/6/19 at 11:00am. View...

Julieta R. GarciaMar. 7, 1937 - Apr. 2, 2019Resident of San JoseJulieta R. Garcia was born on March 7, 1937, in Zaragoza, Coahulia. Entered into rest on April 2, 2019 in San Jose, CA. Survived by her children Roman Jr (Lisa), Teresita, Maribel (Raul), Carlos (Tania), Rene and Aracely. Loving grandmother of Angelina, Roman III (Ashira), Taylor, Marisa, Maya, Sofia,...

Joan ErcoliniMay 2, 1941 - April 4, 2019San Jose, CAJoan A. Ercolini passed away peacefully at her home in San Jose on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 59 years, "Dago" Ed Ercolini. She was preceded in death by her son...

Henry ChavezJanuary 17, 1935 - Feb. 24, 2019San JoseHenry Chavez, 84, passed February 24, 2019. He is the beloved father of Mark Chavez, Ron Chavez, Peggy Florence, grandfather of Marcus and Alexya, Lucas, Jay, Ashley and Dominik. Lived in San Jose, went to Lincoln high school and San Jose city college. Was aUsmc veteran and retired electrician ibew local 332....

Martha M. Colla (Rosingana)Sept. 3, 1924 - March 6, 2019 San JoseMartha (Marty) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 6, 2019 . Lifelong resident of San Jose, Marty was the daughter of Louis A. and Katherine M. Rosingana Mainero (deceased) and stepdaughter of Angelo Mainero (deceased). Marty was preceded in death by her devoted husband of...

Angelina Robles MendozaFeb. 12, 1919 - Feb. 25, 2019Resident of San JosePassed away at home at 100 years old. Beloved wife of the late Benigno Mendoza, loving mother to 7, adoring grandmother to 16, cherished great grandmother of 30, and 2 great great grandchildren . Angelina was a hard working woman in the valley of hearts delight. She worked at...

John Bennett RodmanSept. 18, 1962 - Feb. 15, 2019Resident of San JoseJohn unexpectedly passed away, having lived a fulfilling life. John will be missed by many, including his wife Kelly, daughter Julianna, and son Anthony. He also leaves behind his parents Bill and Marilyn Rodman, siblings Joe, Ann Rodriguez (Dave), Jean-Marie West (Paul), and Jim (Judith), father in-law Tony Branco,...

Katharina Lockley1932 - 2019San JoséKatharina Lockley passed away last week in San José after a short illness. Her family thanks the gracious staff at O'Connor and their churches for their kind support. Born in Germany, Käthe was a proud US citizen and California resident for six decades. She was bindery supervisor at Smith-McKay Printing and co-founded The Prospect Press with...

Adam Albert Guerrero Sr.Sept.6,1959-Feb.9, 2019San JoseWith deepest sorrow, we announce that Adam Albert Guerrero Sr. age 59 our most beloved family member and friend passed away suddenly on Feb. 9, 2019Those who knew Adam, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Adam was born on Sept.6,1959 in San Jose, California to the late Daniel Villafuerte Guerrero...

Cynthia Ann AponteMar. 18, 1970 - Jan. 12, 2019Resident of Santa ClaraCindy succumbed to complications from diabetes at home at the age of 48 years old. She was born in Houston, Texas.She is survived by her husband Luis Aponte, her children Raquel Rios, Luis A. Aponte (Darlene Jimenez) and Serena Aponte, her two granddaughters, Serena Cynthia Aurora and Athena Rose...

Howard John ReichAug, 22, 1929 - Nov. 28, 2018Resident of Santa ClaraA veteran of the Korean war. An industrial Engineer for many years in the community. Military services will be held on Jan. 10, 2019 at 1:00pm at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. 32053 W. McCabe Rd. Santa Nella, CA. Donation can be made to The Heart Association. View the...