San Jose, CA Obituaries

Herbert Johnson Sawyer II Taken from us unexpectedly on May 1, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna, his six children, daughters Vanessa, Laurie, Heather, Jennifer, Frances and son Jay, as well as 12 grandchildren. Preceding him in death Herbert Johnson Sawyer III (Skipper). He is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy and Gladys, three brothers, Robert, Harold...

Cindy Ann Rodriguez In San Jose, California April 28, 2005. Devoted daughter of Jessie Rodriguez. Loving mother of Celina Trevino, Nicholas Rodriguez and Brandi Stover. Dear sister of Jose Rodriguez. Adoring grandmother of Matthew Morgan. Prayer service on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral services on Wednesday at...

COGAR, Charles W., Jr. - "Charlie" passed away peacefully at his home this past week of heart failure. He had attended both San Jose State University and the San Francisco Art Institute. Charlie had been for many years an executive in the international shipping industry and traveled to the Far East many times. He was especially proud of having passed...

Natalie M. Altamirano July 27, 1923 - April 23, 2005 Aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert Altamirano. Loving mother of 4 sons, Albert, Ralph, John and Danny Altamirano and 5 daughters, Margaret Sifuentes, Carmen Martinez, Linda Esquivel, Frances Puckett and Natalie Harding and the late Dora Chavira and Jenny Rosas. Adoring grandmother of 28, great-grandmother of 32...

Judith Andrade Age 51. Vigil Service 6:00 p.m. Visitation 2:00-9:00 p.m. Burial private, Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose.

Frank 'Pancho' Lopez 1954 - 2005 A long-time resident of Gardner Community, a Korean veteran, passed away surrounded by prayers from family and friends, listening to his oldies on April 22, 2005. Services in San Jose at Chapel of Flowers, on April 28, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Burial in Gustine at 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 2005.

Andrew Robinson Sept. 10, 1924 - April 16, 2005 Entered into rest in San Jose, California on April 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Evla M. Robinson. He leaves behind Dorothy and Urgin and many nieces and nephews. Quiet Hour on April 24, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 South Second Street, San Jose. Funeral...

Amelia Cabrera 8/21/32 - 4/19/05 Passed away peacefully at home in San Jose, California on April 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by her son John R. Rodriguez, Sr. Amelia is survived by her sons Severiano Rodriguez, Jr., and Rodney A. Rodriguez, Sr. Loving grandchildren Emilia R. Rodriguez, Severiano Rodriguez III and family, John R. Rodriguez, Jr., Sophia G....

Angie Hernandez Age 62 of San Jose. Vigil April 20, 7 p.m. Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Mass 10:00 a.m. Holy Cross Church on April 21, burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Carmen Sanchez Mendez Sept. 6, 1934 - April 10, 2005 Entered into peaceful rest at the age of 70 at her San Jose home. Carmen is survived by her husband of 50 years, John F. Mendez Sr. Loving mother of Deborah (John) Haro of Folsom; Cindy (Cecil) Navarrette of Hollister; John (Patricia) Mendez Jr., of Tracy; and Carol Mendez of...

David Edward Lazzeri Died April 8th 2005, unexpectedly at the age of 44. He was born on August 1, 1960, son of Joyce and Virgilio Lazzeri, at O'Connor Hospital, and lived most of his life in San Jose, California. Dave took pleasure spending time with his friends and took great pride in his family and his life's work. Dave graduated...

Charles Randolph Turney San Jose, Calif., April 6, 2005. Quiet hour Wednesday, April 13, 2005, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Services at 10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial 1 p.m. Thursday, San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine.

Elizabeth Hollis Miller Was born in Fayette County, Alabama, August 29, 1926. She was the eldest daughter of Lee and Lois (Atkins) Miller. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, at St. Paul U.M.C. in San Jose, Calif. Rev. Jerry Fox officiating. She is survived by her husband John G. Miller Sr., daughter Marguerite...

Marceen Ellen Way March 9, 1951 - March 29, 2005 Marceen Way died at her home in Modesto on March 29 after an extended illness. Marceen had been a long-time resident of Santa Clara. She had recently moved back to the area from Kauai, Hawaii, where she had lived from 2000 to 2003. Marceen moved to Modesto in March to...

Edward Lee Carter 68, passed away on March 24, 2005. Born to Nathan and Leona Carter of Bastrop Louisiana. He served in the United States Marine Corps in 1959. He retired from Lockheed Martin as Executive Engineer and Miracle Maid Corp., as Regional District Manager. He relocated to Las Vegas Nevada from San Jose, California. Survived by his wife of...

EDWARD LEE CARTER, 68 Passed away on March 24, 2005. Born to Nathan and Leona Carter of Bastrop, Louisiana. He served in the United States Marine Corps in 1959. He retired from Lockheed Martin as executive engineer and at Miracle Maid Corp. as regional district manager. He relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, from San Jose, California. Survived by his wife...

Pascual F. Lozano In San Jose, Calif., March 20, 2005. Vigil Service on Monday, March 28, 2005 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Service Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the above chapel. Burial at Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara.

Susan "Chelsie" Levin In San Jose, California, March 7, 2005. Loving mother of Kyle Baron Barnes, devoted daughter of Marilyn H. and Clarence Hicks, dear sister of Kelly J. Hicks (Michelle) and Deborah Madden (Dean). Loved being an aunt to Tyler and Cory. Also survived by her loyal dog Trella. A native of San Jose, aged 59 years. Chelsie was...

Paul Owens, Sr. Entered into rest March 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Owens. He is survived by his children Donna Grilli of Byron, Barbara Moudy of Fremont, Paulla Tewksbury of Brentwood, Mark Wilson of Avenal and Paul Owens, Jr. of Santa Clara; his sisters Marion Beaver and Dot Moore, both of North Carolina; also...

Winston William Jaco, Jr. Aug. 3, 1985 - March 12, 2005 Winston, age 19, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2005, at home after an extended illness with colon cancer. Winston was a graduate of Santa Teresa High School, 2004, and was a student at San Jose City College. Winston is the beloved son of Winston...