San Jose, CA Obituaries

Francisco "Pancho" Garcia Came into this life Nov. 27, 1946 in Eagle Pass, TX, entered into rest Nov. 17, 2004 in San Jose, CA. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Garcia of 30 yrs and his children: Francisco, Erika, Veronica and Adam. He also left five grandchildren: Nicholas, Jessica, and Vanessa Vasquez and Francisco and David Garcia. Pancho...

Cherri LaRue Blackwell In Santa Clara, Ca., November 13, 2004. Quiet hour will be November 19, 2004 at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services Saturday at 11:00 a.m., Bible Way Church, 1746 Junction, San Jose.

Aurora Carrillo de Fraga In San Jose, CA, November 15, 2004. Born in Morenci, AZ, on March 30, 1918. Beloved wife of the late Miguel D. Fraga. She was loved by her sisters and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Aurora's life will be held on Wednesday, November 17, at 8:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. Second...

Genevieve Jones In San Jose, CA, November 12, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Jones. Loving mother of Larry, Jr., Peggy and Carol Jones and the late Thomas and Karen Jones. A native of Des Moines, IA, aged 78 years. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 19, 2004, at 12:30 p.m. at The First A.M.E. Zion Church, 95...

Isabel Morgan 92, passed quietly on November 11, 2004 in her sleep. Survived by her loving family. Daughter Roberta, Son Richard, grandchildren, Robert, Richard, LeeAnn, Linda Schaeffer, Maureen, Michael and Steven Morgan, 19 great grandchildren. Isabel was a native Californian born in Madrone where her family founded Malaguerra Winery. Isabel brought joy and laughter into the lives of all whom...

Antonia G. Chagoya In Modesto, CA November 8, 2004. Beloved wife of Juan A. Chagoya. Loving mother of Gilbert, John, Joseph, Jimmy, Carol, Rosemary, Esther and the late Jesse. Adoring grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 24. A native of TX, aged 72 years. Vigil Service on Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S....

Penny Lou Downs Died November 1, 2004. You will always be loved by husband, Kevin and children Chelsea and Kevin. Services have been held. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.

Mary Catherine DeSantis A native of Rochester, NY, aged 55 years, passed away in San Jose, CA on November 6, 2004 in San Jose, CA. She is survived by her husband and life partner of 33 years Lewis Winkley. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary T. DeSantis. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity...

Lupe M. Quiroz In San Jose, November 3, 2004. Beloved mother of Rene and Yolanda Quiroz, their three children and six grandchildren; Rolando and Linda Quiroz and their two children and four grandchildren; Armando and Irene Quiroz and their two sons and six grandchildren; Mario and Carmen Quiroz and their two children and one grandchild; Rudy and Rory Quiroz and...

Anna H. Michalak Aged 98, in Sioux City, IA, October 30, 2004. Committal Services Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, San Jose.

Miguel Trujillo 5/4/1914- 10/27/2004. Visitation Sunday, 10/31/04, Vigil 7 p.m. Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Mass St. Maria Goretti, Monday, 11/1/04 at 10 a.m. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Jacqueline Jean (Nystrom) Castner Born Sept. 22, 1957 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Died Oct. 22, 2004 in San Jose, California after a short illness. Survived by devoted husband John Castner, loving parents Bill and Evelyn Nystrom, and many cousins and friends. Preceded in death by Baby Brother. Memorial service Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS. Donations...

Ruth Rainie Condit 81, well known artist and teacher, died at home on October 22, 2004. Born in Iowa, Nov. 3, 1922. Moved to California in 1944, where she worked on Tweety Bird and other cartoons for Columbia Pictures Screen Gem Studio. She attended several colleges, including San Francisco and San Jose State Universities. By the early 1950s Ruth had...

Joyce Mae Smith Age 59 of San Jose, quiet hour 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. 24 at Chapel of Flowers . Monday Oct. 25 service at 11:00 a.m. Friendship Church of God In Christ. Graveside service at Oak Hill Mem. Park. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Frances Maggi Of San Jose, CA, 81 years of age, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2004. Loving mother of Victor Maggi, Nancy Marini, Stanley Maggi and Barbara Maggi-Walsh. Dear sister of Peter LoPresto, Josephine Paradiso, and Rosa Perna. Adoring grandmother of eight; preceded in death by her husband Anthony, her sisters Anne Viviano and Mary Benz,...

Juan Baranda Ramirez In San Jose, CA, October 8, 2004. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2004, at The Jubilee Christian Center, 175 Nortech Pkwy, San Jose. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.

Frank Rocha In Gilroy, CA, October 9, 2004. A celebration of Frank's life will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, San Jose.

Rogelio H. Gonzalez In San Francisco, California October 3, 2004. Beloved father of Venus Jenell, Shannon Marie, Jessica Rose, Anthony and Damian Gonzalez all of San Jose. Also survived by Spike, his beloved dog. Dear brother of Jorge Ines Gonzalez, Rosalinda Cortez and Enedina Marquez. A native of San Jose. Aged 52 years. Vigil Service on Thurs., October 7, 2004...

Martin Dolores Reyes, Sr. In San Jose, CA October 1, 2004. Prayer services, Wednesday, October 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Graveside service Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Fremont, CA.

Shalaina Monroe Guerrero Age 24, of San Jose, CA. Died Sept. 27, 2004. She is survived by husband, two daughters, son and family and friends. Funeral service Sat., Oct. 2, 2004, 2 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 408 294-9663. This is from your best friend, Rick Gonzales, you'll never be forgotten.