San Jose, CA Obituaries

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...

Francis "Larry" McCreddin Born 7/19/1926 in San Francisco and passed away 1/11/2005 in San Jose at age 78, a W.W. II and Korean War veteran. Larry is predeceased by his wife of 55 years Barbara Jean McCreddin; his sister Lorraine Frye, and his son Ron McCreddin. He is survived by his brother George Knacke, his daughter Karen McCreddin, sons Steve...

Pauline Grady Passed away peacefully at the age of 97. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota. Wife of the late Roy Grady, loving mother of Jim Grady and his wife Kathy of San Jose. Beloved grandmother of Jeff Grady and his wife Kim; great-grandmother to Emerson, all of LaQuinta, California; loving sister of Florence Bowen of Waconia, Minnesota. Preceded in...

Rolando Gomez 'Rolo' 1972 - 2005. Visitation 2 - 9:00 p.m. Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, Committal at Oak Hill following.

Jesse J. (Jesse boy) Staley Passed on to his eternal life on Sunday, January 23, 2005. Survived by his beloved fiancee, partner, and friend, Cynthia Lomas of San Jose. Son of Charmain Quinn and brother of Dennis Fog. Jesse will be forever missed by Victoria and Art Lomas, Cynthia and Michael Ring, Alex Lopez, and numerous relations and TRUE FRIENDS,...

Joseph G. Dominguez 08-16-1981 - 01-23-2005 Is preceded in death by his beloved parents Peter and Rosie Lopez. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Tammie, Buddy, James, Desiree, Valerie and Petey. Father of Eva Dominguez. Devoted uncle of Angela, Mingo, Temoc, Carlitos, Tyrone, Tyra, Taylor, Taty, Jacob, Joshua, Taaliyah, Andres, Valentino. Caring brother-in-law of Angel, Maggie, Letty, and...