San Jose, CA Obituaries

KALAMA, Henry Edward -- Passed away November 4, 2003, age 61. Beloved son of Henry and Lani Kalama. Devoted father of Koleka Kalama, from former wife Marilynn Banchero. Adoring grandfather of Jada, Gage and Gavin. Loving brother of Gail Kalama-Graham, Sterling, Harold, Julian, Steven, and Monte Kalama. Henry was born May 14, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1954 the Kalama...

DINAPOLI, Theresa Catherine -- In San Jose, CA November 5, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Bennie P. Dinapoli. Loving mother of Benny R. Dinapoli and his wife Pat. Adoring grandmother of Benny Dinapoli (Becky), Donna M. Chiaramonte (Louis) & Dean M. Dinapoli (Nela) and great-grandmother of Christine & Brenda Dinapoli & Theresa Chiaramonte. A native of San Jose, aged...

KAKOS, Steve G. -- 90, died on November 1, 2003. He was born to George & Sermalania Kakos of Greece, In Providence, OH. He joined the Navy to serve in WWII. Then moved to San Jose in 1945, where he married & received his engineering degree at San Jose State. He worked for Cal Tans until retirement. He is survived...

MILLER, ELIZABETH (BETTY)In Sacramento, CA on November 1, 2003. Beloved sister of Frances Rainey. Aunt of Thomas and Daniel Rainey. Dear friend of the Harris and Stedtfeld families. A native of Clydebank, Scotland, aged 84 years. She retired after 30 years with Pacific Bell. Member of the Pioneer Club, Daughters of Scotia and the Mercy Guild. Friends are invited to...

ITOGAWA, RUTH SUZUKOIn Sacramento, CA on October 29, 2003. Wife of the late George Yoshitsugu Itogawa. Mother of Jackie Kester, Leapha Goishi (husband Rick) and Lynne Furuike (husband Joe). Grandmother of Malacai, Joelyn, Tamiya (husband Jerry), Snowda, Mekisha and Rickey. Sister of Helen Shirakawa (husband Ernie). Private memorial service was held at Buddhist Church of Sacramento - Betsuin. Arrangements by...

ALICIA RENE SMITH In San Jose, CA October 17, 2003. Beloved daughter of Gary Smith & Step-Mom Linda Paulson & Karen Rupipski Smith. Survived by many relatives in MN & WI. She went to Camp Campbell for 12 years. Donations to Diabetes Society of Santa Clara County for Children's Camp Fund would be appreciated. Memorial services will be held on...

SMITH, Alicia Rene -- In San Jose, CA, October 17, 2003. Beloved daughter of Gary Smith & Step-Mom Linda Paulson & Karen Rupipski Smith. Survived by many relatives in MN & WI. She went to Camp Campbell for 12 years. Donations to Diabetes Society of Santa Clara County for Children's Camp Fund would be appreciated. Memorial services will be held...

BRANDYBERRY, Barbara Kay -- In Santa Clara, CA October 15, 2003. Loving mother of Charlene, Robert & Kris. Dear sister of Charles Chapman, Sr., Doris Lee Smith & Harold Chapman. Adoring grandmother of Jason, Ashlee, Kylie & Stefanie. Devoted aunt of numerous nieces & nephews. A native of San Francisco, California, aged 60 years. Memorial services will be held Sunday,...

WARE, MABEL ELLEN In Sacramento, CA, October 12, 2003. Wife of Garfield Ware. Mother of Harry DuVall, Ronald DuVall (wife Janis), and Shelley Piscitelli (husband Anthony). Grandmother of Kimberly DuVall, Janeen Smith (husband Wayne), and Julee Delacour. Great grandmother of Melissa, Erika, Raymond, Karissa and Kendhyl. Sister of Florence Fratis. Sister in-law of Flora Mabalot and Rosaline Minix. Also survived...

ROBLEDO, Elvera Atencio -- In San Jose, CA October 11, 2003. Loving mother of Tina, Cindy & Yolanda. Dear sister of 12. Adoring grandmother of Amanda, Andrea, Manuel, Raul & Izaiah. A native of San Francisco, aged 58. Prayer service on Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral services...

CRAIG, Robert "Bobbie" -- Aged 65, San Jose, formerly of Stockton and Phoenix. A Boot Smith entered eternal rest, Sunday, October 5, 2003. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 8, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the above chapel.

MARQUIS, Dave -- Passed away September 27, 2003. Loving father of Joe Rios, Kenneth D. Marquis, Sr. & Linda Marquis. Dear brother of Ida Gallegos. Adoring grandfather of 8 and numerous great grand-children. A native of Watsonville, CA aged 91 years. A veteran of WWII. An Elder of the United Ohlone Cultural Assoc. Funeral services on Thurs., Oct. 2, 2003...

AGUIRRE, Wilford R. (Tio Bubba) -- Passed away in Gilroy, CA September 15, 2003. Devoted son of Augustina DeJesus. Loving father of Maria Elizabeth Jones. Dear brother of Sylvia Chavez, Jane DeJesus, Victor M. Rocha, Bill Aguirre and Harvey DeJesus. Also survived by aunts, uncles and 24 nephews and nieces. A native of New Mexico, aged 43 years. Vigil Service...

KRUEGER, Armin Herman -- A longtime San Jose resident, entered peacefully into rest at his San Jose home September 18, 2003. Born in Denmark Wisconsin, September 29, 1917, he was 85. Loving father of Frederick Krueger and his wife Patricia of Santa Rosa, Florence Marchand and her husband Rene of San Jose, and Elizabeth Johannsen of Livermore. He is survived...

GHIORSO, Peter Louis -- In San Jose, CA September 14, 2003. Beloved husband of Virginia Ghiorso. Loving father of Robert (Darlene) Ghiorso and William Ghiorso. Dear brother of Clara Ferrari and the late Frank Ghiorso, Mary Ferrari, Angie Raynor, George Ghiorso and Gloria Ghiorso and brother-in-law of Eva Ghiorso. Adoring grandfather of James (Jan) Ghiorso, Lisa (Tom) Guzman, Dian (Richard)...

KELLEY, Elbridge G. 'Bud' -- In San Jose, CA September 9, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Elena Kelley. Loving father of Christine Enoli, and husband Joseph F., and step-father of David Ferrari and wife Marion. Dear brother of Frances Rackauskas of Daners, MA. Devoted nephew of Miriam Kramer of West Hartford, CT. Adoring grandfather of Douglas Ferrari, Susan Mikacich,...

ANAYA, Connie R. -- Passed away the evening of August 28, 2003 in Modesto, CA at the age of 69 years. Mrs. Anaya is survived by her devoted husband Gilbert G. Anaya, her sons; Steve, Eddie, Gary, her daughters; Lorraine, Adela, Annette, Johanna, one sister Josie, 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents Ysidro and...

JAMISON, Isaiah Darrick -- Aged 18 years. Entered into Glory, August 18, 2003. Survived by his proud parents Autry (Tina) and Arthur (A.J.) Jamison. His loving brothers and sisters J.C., Eboney, Trevon and Jasmine Jamison. His cutty Kevin Jones. Also survived by his momma Vic, Sis Amanda-Kai, bro's Abram and Andrew Alcantar. Grandparents Ms. Hazel S. Scott, John Mayberry, Erma...

MORENO, Manuel (Nick) Jr. -- Went to be with God Friday, August 15, 2003. Born in El Paso, TX on April 6, 1939, He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa C. Moreno, sons, Marcial Moreno and Omar Acevez and his only daughter Deborah Moreno, grandchildren, Omar Julianno Acevez and Leilah Tonatzil Acevez. Preceded him in death are his parents...

ALAIMO, Sarah R. -- In San Jose, CA August 5, 2003. Beloved wife of John J. Alaimo. Loving mother of Sandra, Marcella & George and step-mother of John, Jr., Debbie, Ralph & Sal. Dear sister of Katherine Knowlan. Adoring grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 4. A native of Ft. Myers, FL. Aged 76 years. Services will be held in...