San Jose, CA Obituaries

Michael Topoll, Jr. In San Jose on March 8, 2005. A Celebration of his Life will be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 South Second Street, San Jose, California, on March 15, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. Inurnment will be private.

Francisco Edmundo Ruiloba 'Kiko' In Manteca on 3/11. Visitation Monday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Vigil Mon. 7:00 p.m. Mass on Tuesday 3/15 at St. Patrick's time pending. Private interment at Calvary Cem. Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose.

Meta Eliza Mahoney In San Jose, Calif., February 25, 2005. Loving mother of Mary Mahoney and Patrick Mahoney. Adoring grandmother of Nevin Mahoney, Katie and Teresa Nielsen, Michelle and Sean Burnett. Dear aunt of Benjamin, Bill, and Sam Nevin, Patty (Nevin) Orlando, Wendy (Nevin) Dickinson and Joanne (Nevin) Hartzell. Devoted sister-in-law of Emma Nevin. A native of Penn., aged 88...

Wiley Edward Todd, Jr. In San Jose, California, February 21, 2005. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Tina Thomas Tina Thomas was born on December 14, 1954 in Spokane, Wash. She loved the beach, gardening and teaching. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Allie & Jen, students, family and friends. Services are at THE CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, Calif. at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 5, 2005.

Carlota Z. Zarate Beloved mother passed away February 28, 2005, in San Jose, Calif., at age 96. Born 1908 in Ojo De Agua, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her daughter Carmen Rivas, and will be deeply missed by daughters, Rosalie Lopez, Gloria Saul, Belen Zaragosa, 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation on March 2, at 4:00...

Kenneth Bernhard Hyland Surrounded by his loving family, passed away on February 26, 2005. Born on April 1, 1950, Ken was a life-long resident of San Jose. He was employed for almost 16 years as a Coroner's Investigator with Santa Clara County until his retirement in 2002. He also had a life-long talent and passion for graphic arts and designed...

John V. Estrada In San Jose, California, February 20, 2005. Husband of Eva Estrada. Father of Linda Chavez and Maria Estrada. A grandfather of four and great-grandfather of three. Aged 76 years. Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. this evening, at the CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m....

Dusty Hugh Haight In Palo Alto, California, February 16, 2005. Inurnment at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, Calif. at 10:00 a.m. February 25, 2005. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.

Larry Lee Sandau Graveside Service for Larry Lee Sandau, 66, of Brentwood, Calif., will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2005, in Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose, California. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora, MN and Chapel of Flowers Funeral Service in San Jose, California. Mr. Sandau died Saturday, February 19, 2005, at his sons residence in...

Marian Schaff In Santa Clara, California February 17, 2005. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

ROBINSON, Gordon Thomas Born July 15, 1927 and died February 12, 2005 in Sacramento, CA. The son of Thomas and Anna McAllister Robinson, natives of Ireland. He is survived by brother Roger Robinson (Tommi) of Sacramento, nephew Bradley Robinson of San Francisco, and niece Courtney Robinson of Providence, Rhode Island. A native son who was a product of local schools...

Paul A. Dupree In Palo Alto, Calif., February 11, 2005. Military services will be held February 16, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, Calif. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS. In lieu of flowers donations to: The Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128 would be appreciated.

Soria Adriana (A.K.A. Richard Anthony) In San Jose, February 10, 2005. A Celebration of life will be held at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Private burial at Queen of Heaven, Salinas, Calif.

Corina M. Ruiz Born Aug. 1, 1927 - Died Feb. 8, 2005. Beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 77. She joined her beloved husband Gabriel S. Ruiz at the gates of heaven. She will be greatly missed and loved by her seven children Angelina, Frank, Gabriel, Anna Marie, Jobita, Emily, and Mary...

Raul Raymond Gutierrez In San Jose, Calif., Feb. 7, 2005. Dear brother of Viola Olague, Margaret Ramirez, Mary Lou Mercado, Vera Galindo, Georgia Navarez, Louis, Delbert and Frank Gutierrez. A native of Santa Maria, Calif., aged 69 years. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose.

Tony J. Spasaro Born May 16, 1936, died February 9, 2005. Loving husband of Bobbe for 48 years. Dear father of June (Bob) Young and Lia (Jeff) Jones. Adoring 'Papa' to Lindsay Young and Baby Jones. Dear brother of Marie (John) Roden, Dominic Spasaro, Josie (Herb) Hernandez and Frank (Robin) Spasaro and brother-in-law Bette Salvador and Marylou Moncrief. Also survived...

Eric Martinez Celaya In San Jose, California, February 5, 2005. Visitation at the Chapel Sunday, February 13, 2005, from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Marie Annette Fleck In San Jose, California, February 6, 2005. Private services have been held. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS. Burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

Margaret Ramirez On February 4, 2005 Margaret entered the gates of Heaven to be reunited with her parents, John and Maxine Ramirez, as well as three of her brothers and two of her sisters. Margaret was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She is survived by her brother and his wife Paul and Delores Ramirez and by her sister, Martha...