San Jose, CA Obituaries

ROBERTSON, Verna Mae -- in San Jose, CA on March 30, 2003. Beloved mother of Wayne Robertson. A native of San Jose, CA, aged 80 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2003 at 7:15 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose. Interment will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill...

AMES, Ethel M. (Dolly) -- passed away quietly at her home on March 29, 2003. She was born in San Francisco on August 15, 1908. Her family moved to Honolulu where she spent her childhood swimming and diving for the Outrigger Canoe Club before returning to San Francisco. She attended Notre Dame at Belmont. Dolly worked for General Electric where...

KRUEGER, Louise Florence -- a longtime resident, entered peacefully into rest at her San Jose home on March 21, 2003. Born in Redwood City on May 2, 1916, she was 86. She is survived by her dearly beloved husband of 61 years, Armin. Loving mother of Fredrick Krueger and his wife Patricia of Santa Rosa, Florence Marchand and her hsuband...

VASQUEZ, Enrique -- entered into rest on March 16, 2003. He is survived by his wife Nora Vasquez of 40 years and children Dorlores Perez, Ruby Munoz, Richard Vasquez, Susan Garcia, Connie Rivera, Daniel Vasquez, David Vasquez, Jannie Ridola, Henry Vasquez and Arthur Vasquez along with 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also survived by his parents Santos & Juanita Vasquez...

MORENO, Esperanza Garcia -- was born to Julio & Eloisa Fierro Garcia on December 25, 1915. She was preceded in death by husband Manuel Y. Moreno and daughters Eloise M. Martinez & Paulita Moreno. Surviving off spring include Julia M. Garcia, Edward Moreno, Manuel (Nick) Moreno, Eugene (Gino) Moreno, Cecilia M. Garcia, George Moreno & Jean Moreno Ruecker. She is...

MICHAUD, Ray -- age 65, died on March 2, 2003, after a six year battle with miltiple strokes. He was a native of Nashua, NH, born February 26, 1938. Ray moved to the bay area in 1971. He was a jazz musician (drummer) and music teacher. His parents were also musicians. His father served as Concertmaster of the Nashua Symphony...

DETWILER, Royce 'Dale' -- 12 July 1927 - 14 March 2003. Born in Oklahoma City, OK to Albert and Alice (Hufstutler) Detwiler. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Married Louise Bennett on 29 May 1955. Two children: Susan Detwiler of Anchorage, AK and Nancy (Kevin) Bedel of Crothersville, IN. A professional Electrical Engineer, avid pilot and outdoors enthusiast. Member of...

NAJERA, Cora Chavez -- Entered into rest on March 12, 2003. Born in Stockton to Edward and Carmen Chavez April 22, 1935. A resident of San Jose for 45 years. She was a devoted and caring wife to her husband of 49 years, Michael Joseph. Devoted mother to Edward and Michael. Loved by her daughter-in-laws Sheri and Isabel. Loving grandmother...

CASTRO, Nicole Ivette -- in Santa Clara, CA March 7, 2003. Adored daughter of Maria Vasquez & Francisco Castro Sr. Loving sister of Celica, Lianna & Francisco, Jr. Devoted granddaughter of Ramon Vasquez, Nicolas Lopez & Dionicia Sosa Vdade Dominguez. A native of San Jose, aged 9 years. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St....

MORALES, Abel Moroni -- in Santa Cruz, CA March 7, 2003. Beloved son of Aponoio, Sr., & Santa Orta Morales. Loving brother of Apolonio Morales, Jr., Elizabeth Vasquez & Esther Navarro. Adored grandson of Guadalupe & Manuela Orta. A native of San Jose, aged 34 years. Visitation on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL...

BONDI, Ivan A. -- in San Jose, CA March 3, 2003. Beloved husband of 68 years of Jean Bondi. Loving father of Sister Yvonne Bondi, SND, John and James Bondi. Dear brother of Charles P. Bondi, Norma C. Giammona and the late Stella Moreno. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A fourth generation native of San Jose, aged 88...

BRIGHTBILL, Joan (Zimmerman) -- 71, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of San Jose entered into rest on Feb. 24, 2003 with her family at her side. Joan will be greatly missed by her beloved husband, Jack Brightbill, daughter and son-in-law Sue and Scott Few of Lima, OH, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Scott Morrella of San Jose and daughter Jane...

GORDON, George Robert (Robbie) -- in San Jose, CA February 10, 2003. Loving father of Doug Gordon and wife Kamalah. Dear brother of Annette McCarroll. Adoring grandfather of Pamalah, Samanthah & Jericho. Devoted uncle to Tracey and Tom. A native of San Jose, CA. Aged 64 years. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 6:00 p.m....

ANDREWS, Brother Fred M. -- in San Jose, CA February 13, 2003. A long time employee of Kaiser Permenente, Santa Teresa Community Hospital. A native of OH, aged 72 years. Visitation from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 22,...

Clyde Rosser (Ros Junior) Hoover, age 72, died on Jan. 31, 2003, in San Jose, Calif. He was a native of Winchester and son of the late Clyde S. Hoover and Leoma Stotler Grove. Brother of William (Buddy) Hoover of Bealton, Peggy H. Knowles of Dover, N.H., Marie H. Robinson, and Patricia H. Nichols both of Manassas.Private services will be...

SANCHEZ, Ricky -- In San Jose, CA February 10, 2003. Devoted father of Little Ricky, Zachary & Samara Sanchez. Loving son of Santos & Dorothy Martinez. Loving brother of Debra, Gina, Denise, Joey, Sonia & Fabian. Dear uncle to many nieces & nephews. A native of San Jose. Aged 43 years. Vigil service on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 7:00...

COTTRELL, Dorothy (Dottie) Belle -- Passed away peacefully at her home February 5, 2003. Age 75, a San Jose resident, native of California. Loving mother of son Dal Cottrell and daughters Carlene McKenzie, Barbara Schulenburg and Janine Ryan. Proud grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 1. Member and faithful servant of Cathedral of Faith over 25 years, 'Mama Dottie' to...

CARDENAS, Miguel Esteban -- in San Jose, CA February 2, 2003. Beloved son of Augie Garcia and Debra Avila. Dear brother of Reyna. Adored grandson of Alexandria Avila. Devoted fiancee of Martha Rico. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A native of San Jose. Age 22 years. Vigil Service on Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at...

BOYAJIAN, Barry E. -- In San Jose, CA February 2, 2003. Survived by siblings, Thomas Gardner, Margaret Gardner, Claudia Bogel & Christina Gardner, as well as many nieces & nephews. He is also survived by his close friends Doug & Ajmir Thompkins & Steve Amir. A native of Fresno. Age 42 years. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, February 9,...

GRIJALVA, Fernando Fermin -- left this world on February 2, 2003 to join his father, Alex Grijalva and brothers Manuel Garcia & Alex (Pelon) Grijalva. He is survived by his beloved mother Margaret Grijalva, his two beautiful daughters Selena & Christina & adored sons Sal and Isaac. He is also survived by his sister Mary, brothers Michael, Carlos, Richard, Steve,...