San Jose, CA Obituaries

Antonia Contreras Flores Died peacefully on December 19, 2004. She was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico on July 10, 1909. She married Felipe Flores, Sr., in January 1928. She was the loving mother of Aucencia Garza and her husband, Higinio Garza and Felipe Flores Jr., and his wife, Maria Louisa Flores. Antonia was the grandmother of 15, Jesusita Alcorcha, Maria...

Eleanor F. Lazara Sept. 23, 1913 - Dec. 18, 2004 Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on December 18, 2004, at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Lazara. Loving mother of the late Richard Lazara. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters Joseph, Dominic, Manuel, Lena and Victoria. She will...

Mary Ellen Gonzalez In San Jose, CA December 15, 2004. Funeral services on Monday, December 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Emtombment at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.

Georgia Acosta Escalante Aged 94 years, lifelong Willow Glen resident, died Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California. Georgia is survived by her two children, daughter Ann-Marie, and son Alan; six grandchildren: Nancy, Mario, Michael, Tava, Gino and Amanda; three great-grandchildren: Beck, Amma and Evan. She is further survived by her sister Josephine, nieces, nephews,...

Carolyn Sue Todd Ashby December 5, 2004 in Portland, OR. Loving mother of Michele Ashby and the late Kevin and Cindy Ashby. Dear sister of Wiley Todd, Don Todd and Georgia Morales. Adoring grandmother of Joshua Asby and Lavonne Ohler. A native of AR, aged 66 years. Memorial Services will be Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel...

Luz Maria Rios Rangel Resided in San Jose, California. Died December 10, 2004 in San Jose, California. Born September 19, 1913 in Aguadilia Puerto Rico. She is survived by her husband Andres Rangel. They were married for 55 years. Survived by children Gloria Rolon, Noemi Toranzo, Maria Vallejo, Frances Robbins, Elsa Nurse, 8 grandchildren (Leticia, Carmelo Jr., David, Romel, Nelson,...

Robin Hull Riley In San Jose, December 6, 2004. Committal Services will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers, San Jose.

Robin N. Hall In San Jose on December 6, 2004. Committal Services will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, California. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.

Joe L. Beltran In San Jose, California on December 7, 2004. A long-time friend of Bill W. Services on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, San Jose.

Faye A. Rudiger In Santa Clara, CA December 5, 2004. Funeral Service Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Graveside Service 10:00 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.

Ruth Lopez 59, of San Jose, CA, passed away on December 4, 2004. She is survived by her son Raul Adame, Jr., Edward Lopez and daughter Melinda Adame and Tania Perez. Grandchildren Paul, Melissa, Rene Jr., Roger Jr., and Gabriel. Ruth was preceded in death by son David and Michael Adame. Friends are invited to attend memorial services on Sunday,...

Thelma Atencio Passed away November 22, 2004 in San Jose, CA at the age of 45. She is survived by her devoted husband, Frank Atencio and her 2 step sons Frankie and Joseph. Her mother, Laura Moldonado, brothers Albert, Arnold, Ralph and Richard as well as her sister Evelyn, with many nieces and nephews. Thelma is preceded in death by...

Michael Scott Gilson In San Jose, CA November 17, 2004. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

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.