San Jose, CA Obituaries

Isiah BreauxFeb. 20, 1923 - Jan. 2, 2018Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully at age 94. Born in Napoleonville, LA on historic Madewood Sugar Plantation. Honorably served in the US Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 10 years. Ike joined his brother in San Jose where he spent the rest...

Gerry J. GerrardJun. 20, 1947 - Dec. 9, 2017Resident of San JoseBorn in Vancouver, Canada, Gerry came with his family to San Jose in 1953. In 1966 he enlisted in the Army, serving first in Germany guarding the Berlin Wall, then as a reconnaissance in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1969. Gerry returned home, married...

Gerry J. GerrardJun. 20, 1947 - Dec. 9, 2017Resident of San JoseBorn in Vancouver, Canada, Gerry came with his family to San Jose in 1953. In 1966 he enlisted in the Army, serving first in Germany guarding the Berlin Wall, then as a reconnaissance in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1969. Gerry returned home, married...

Clifford Joseph FreitasJuly 29, 1940 - Dec. 29, 2017San JoseOur loving husband and father, entered into rest on December 29, 2017, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully next to the love of his life of 56 years. He was born in San Jose to Manuel and Elizabeth Freitas. Cliff graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory College in 1958. Afterward,...

Anthony "Tony" GrajedaOct. 10, 1930 - Nov. 30, 2017Resident of San JoseTony was a long time resident of San Jose who touched many lives with his gentle spirit and kindness in life. Tony enjoyed a fulfilling career of over 40 years working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed fishing, watching local sports teams, landscaping, and being with his family...

David Michael Schwartz March 16, 1952 - Nov. 27, 2017FremontBorn in Billings, MT David Michael Schwartz, devoted husband, loving father, and avid hobby cyclist, passed away peacefully in Alameda County. He attended Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, CA., earned a bachelors degree at San Jose State University, and pursued a career as a software engineer in Silicon Valley...

Jean MangioneResident of San JoseBorn on September 24, 1930 in San Jose, California, Jean passed away on November 22, 2017. Jean was the second daughter to Salvatore and Lena Guardino, and sister to Pearl (Mike) Rinaudo, Betty (Andrew) Buzzetta and Patty (Tom) Cali. In 1943 at the age of 13, she met the love of her life, Frank Mangione, and...

Francisco "Frank" LiceaJuly 24, 1920 - November 3, 2017San JoseFrancisco Licea, also known as "Frank, Pancho or El Cowboy", resident of San Jose since 1941, passed away peacefully on November 3rd at the age of 97. He was born in the beautiful town of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico where he grew up on a small farm just outside...

Carmen MartinezOct. 25, 1946 - Nov. 7, 2017San Jose, CAOne of eleven children, Carmen was born to Albert and Natalie Altamirano. With her husband of 53 years, Raymond Martinez Sr., Carmen lovingly raised her sons Ray Jr. (Rose) and Roger (Patti) and her granddaughters, Aundraya and Kiana. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Carmen's life on Nov. 15, 2017...

Joe L. EnriquezApril 27, 1941 - Oct. 26, 2017San JoseLoving Son of Jesse & Esther Enriquez, the eldest of 10 brothers & sisters. A proud father of 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grand child. Services will be held Nov. 11, 2017 at Chapel Of Flowers viewing starting at 11 AM, Service at 3PM. View the...

Reheleo VasquezAugust 1, 1947 - Oct. 21, 2017San JoseReheleo "Roy" Vasquez, a native of San Jose for 70 years, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend passed away on October 21, 2017. He is survived by his children, Terri, Butter, Grandchildren, Jordan, Melissa, Monet, Monique, Raymond, Ivori, Greatgrandchildren, Gia, Damien, Abby, Alyssa, David, Daniel, Hazel, Luviah, Ezekiel, Nayah, Alyanna, Raymond Jr.,...

Edward Joseph VierraFeb. 24, 1934 - Oct. 19, 2017San JoseBorn in Benicia, the only child of Manuel and Theresa Vierra, Edward passed away peacefully on the morning of October 19th. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, his three children (daughter Coleen & husband Michael, older son Brian and younger son Victor & wife Bonnie), his six...

Estela Leaños DiazFeb. 12, 1935 - Oct. 20, 2017San JoseBorn in Jerez Zacatecas Mex. Survived by her sons Jose Diaz, Jr. (Pepe) Joel Herrera and daughter Elsa Loredo. Also her loving daughter-in law Vianey Diaz, son-in law David Loredo and daughter-in law Mandy Herrera. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She passed away at home surrounded by...

Jane (Lopez) GallegosJun. 14, 1938 - Oct. 6, 2017Resident of San JoseJane (Lopez) Gallegos, 79, entered into rest peacefully Oct. 6, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Phoenix, AZ and later moved to San Jose, CA where she and her late husband Manuel Gallegos built their home in 1957. Many described her as a spiritual, loving, sweet,...

Edwin McCallJan 26,1937-Sept 2, 2017San JoseEd was born in San Francisco, CA to Edwin J. and Bernice Gorman McCall. He attended St. Paul's grammar school, St. Joseph's College, and St. Patrick's Seminary. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1962 and served for 15 years. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara, Ed leaves behind his beloved...

Tommie Lopez MirandaFeb. 26, 1919 - Sept. 3, 2017Resident of San JoseTommie Lopez Miranda, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Sept. 3, 2017 at her home in San Jose, CA, where her daughter and son-in-law Evelyn and Angel Ramirez had been taking care of her for the past several years. Tommie was the oldest of 12...

Gabriella S. GarciaFeb. 28, 1925 - Aug. 29, 2017Resident of CampbellGabriella S. Garcia passed away on August 29, 2017 at the age of 92.Gabriella was born in Santa Barbara, CA February 28, 1925 to Lena Corderoand Martin Sotelo of Santa Barbara, CAShe is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jose Garcia, her daughterRose Marie and son Joe.She leaves behind...

Leo S. ValdezDec. 2, 1942 - Aug. 9, 2017Leo passed away suddenly on August 9, 2017 he is survived by his wife of 57 years Dolores Valdez and their six children Lori, Johnny, Tony, Leo, Darlene, Vickie and their 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandkids.Viewing will be held Fri. Aug. 18, 2017 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 2nd St. San...

Dorothy Dore-DowlenJuly 25, 1925 - July 20, 2017San Jose, CADorothy is survived by Daughters: Jean Louise Woodall of San Jose, CA and Sarah Luna of Tucson, AZ,; Grandsons: Mark Woodall of Howell, MI, Brien Woodall of Flint, MI, Kelly Woodall, Sr. of Gilroy, CA, Michael Brito of Santa Clara, CA, Jason McCurry of Morgan Hill, CA, Scott McCurry of Milpitas,...

Juanita GuerraJun. 12, 1933 - Jul. 19, 2017Resident of San JoseViewing from 6-9PM and a vigil at 7PM on Jul. 27, 2017 at Chapel of Flowers. Mass at 10:30AM at St. Leo's the Great on Jul. 28, 2017. Burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. View the online memorial for Juanita Guerra