San Jose, CA Obituaries

MARDIS, Madessa (Punkin) -- In Santa Clara, CA June 9, 2003. Beloved wife of Dossie Lee Mardis, Sr. Loving mother of Shirley M. Scott, Lois F. Mardis, Dossie Lee Mardis, Jr. and Kevin D. Mardis. Adoring grandmother of five and great grandmother of one. Dear sister of five sisters and one brother. A native of Mt. Holly, AR aged 74...

KEELEY, Marie -- In San Jose, CA June 5, 2003. Loving mother of Jim, Ron, Ed, Judy, Todd & Patrick Keeley. Adoring grandmother of many grandchildren & great grandchildren. A native of San Pedro, CA aged 83 years. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003 at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. A...

GUARDADO, Christine -- age 50 of San Jose, passed away May 28, 2003 with husband Ed Guardado, Sr., of 32 years by her side. Loving mother of Eddie Guardado, Jr. Cherished mother-in-law of Cynthia Guardado. Adoring grandmother of Eddie III and Elaina. Devoted daughter of Joe and the late Barbara Delgado. Dear sister of Kathy, Joanna, and the late Fernando...

PADILLA, Rosa F. -- died May 27, 2003 peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Peter G. Lopez. Loving mother of Tammy, Desiree, Valerie, Buddy, James, Joseph & Petey. Devoted daughter of Julian & Polly Ojeda. Dear sister of Julian, Richard, Rachel, Jennie, Liz, Ralph, John...

WINCHESTER, John Lawrence -- Born March 30, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, John passed away May 19 with his loving family by his side. He was known as a kind and generous man always wanting to know how he could help. He is survived by Katherine his beloved wife of 17 years, sons Brad (April) and David (Eva), granddaughters Tait and...

GUIDO, Felix -- Born in Tulare, CA November 23, 1926, passed away on May 11, 2003 at home. Beloved husband of Hortense Guido for 54 years. Devoted father of Felix, Jr., Jacob, Marian, Mark and Alan. Loving grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 10. Also survived by 6 sisters, 3 brothers and many many nieces and nephews. He worked at...

VILLA, Jr., Carlos -- born on March 13, 1949. The bay areas most devoted and dedicated diehard OAKLAND RAIDERS fan, began his new journey on May 3, 2003. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years Mary Ann Villa. Determined and loving father of Teresa Ann Villa, David James Villa and wife Renee. A son of Amelia Villa, best friend...

HARLAN, Cleon C. 'Bud' -- born October 11, 1913 passed peacefully into the holy kingdom on April 23, 2003 where he will join his wife, 'Foofie', Frances Harlan. He is survived by daughter, Jacqueline Castruita, her husband, Hank Castruita, 4 grandchildren, Leanne, Cathy, Kellie, Scott and wife Toni , 2 great-grandchildren, Scotty and Lauren. Also 3 surviving sisters, Mary, Alice...

OLIVER, Ceskie Calvin -- in San Jose, CA, April 26, 2003. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Oliver. Loving father of Thomas Oliver, Debra Tovar & Sandra Mason. Dear brother of Bill Oliver & Mary Lou Bonkowski. Adoring grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 6. A native of OH aged 69 years. Funeral service Thursday, May, 2003 at 7:00 p.m....

KIMBRIEL, Hulda -- Our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2003, in San Jose - age 94. Predeceased in death by her husband, L.A. Kimbriel. Survived by her daughter, Carolene Giluso, son-in-law Tony Giluso, and daughter Lorene Broderick. Loving grandmother of Gregory Giluso, Nancy Bravo, Matthew Giluso, Allen Broderick, JoAnn Broderick, Louis Broderick. Great-grandmother of 13. Born...

RIVERA, Donato Jr. -- General contractor and Landscaper. A native of San Jose, laid to rest on April 24, 2003, at the age of 44 years. Loving father of Doreen, Leticia, Rosemary, Danica and Donny. Also grandfather of 6 and 1 unborn. Beloved brother of Oseas, Thomas, Obed, Joe, Gloria, Ruth, Dario and Abib Rivera. Funeral services will be held...

SANCHEZ, April Marie -- went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2003 at the age of 16. She was born in West Covina, CA on November 29, 1986. April is survived by her mother, Diana Ruiz, grandmother, Maria Ruiz, brothers, Robert Sanchez and Ronnie Garcia, aunts and uncles, Cindy Ruiz, Ernest Ruiz, Michael Anthony Ruiz and Vicki Ruiz,...

McDERMOTT, Genevieve C. (Jean) -- in San Jose, CA April 24, 2003. Beloved wife of Stephen McDermott. Loving mother of Robert Lews & Jeanne (Bill) McKown and step-mother of Don (Carol) McDermott. Adoring grandmother of Christopher S. (Michelle) D'Arcy and great-grandmother of 4. A native of Oakland, CA. Aged 88 years. Funeral service Monday, April 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m....

HAMM, Charles A. (Chuck) -- in San Jose, CA April 19, 2003. Loving son of Louise Taylor. A native of AR aged 65 years. Chuck was an active member of AA and NA. He was a certified drug and alcohol counselor. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living,k 1195...

CARTER, Norville Lee (Mercer) -- Died on April 9, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 61. Beloved wife of Daniel Carter, beloved daughter of Pauline Mercer and the late Robert Mercer. Loving mother of Shannon Johannes and mother-in-law to Greg Johannes. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Trevor and Samantha Johannes. Beloved sister of Diana, Bob and...

VIRAY, Gerardo G., U.S. Navy (Ret.) -- 56, born on February 17, 1947 and entered into rest on April 9, 2003 in San Jose. Beloved husband of Florence VIray. Loving father of John and Dennis Viray and Geraldine and Anthony Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ysabella, Joshua and Jonathan. Dear brother of Jun, Renato, Edmund, Gilda and the late Lamberto...

CONTRERAS, Guadalupe Ruiz -- in Modesto, CA April 8, 2003. Loving mother of Yolanda Quiroz, Jimmy Garcia, Ricardo Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Dolores Lozano, Lupe Miller, Susan Garcia, Fernando Manjarrez & the late Jesse Garcia. Adoring grandmother of 31, great-grandmother of 35 & great-great-grandmother of 4. Also survived by her su amigo Jimmy Garcia. A native of Mexico City. Aged 77...

LOUSTALET, Lucienne Ourthe -- Loving wife of the late Frank. Sister-in-law to Anna. Devoted aunt to Monique and Mike. Tata to Anna-Marie, Michael, Erin, Ken, Morgan, Gavin, Ian, Chloe and many nieces and nephews in France. Lucienne has many close friends including Roger, two Catherines, Jacqueline, Craig, Jaques, Nanette, Rick, the Buckland family and the late Louis and Jean. Lucienne...

REGAN, Judith Ann -- born October 28, 1953, died March 31, 2003. She was born to Bill and Ruth Soto and resided in Pico Rivera, CA until 1987 when she moved to San Jose, CA. Judith is survived by her husband of 15 years, Steve Regan and daughters, Megan Regan and Natalie Braxton, son-in-law Brian Braxton, grandchildren Whitney and Jaren...

MOCOGNI, Gladys E. -- Born July 8, 1919 in MS. Entered into eternal life March 26, 2003 in San Jose, CA. Survived by 1 sister, Jimmie & 1 brother, Alvin (both of MS); 3 children, Diane, Lester & Gene; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Viewing on April 3, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS. Funeral Services...