San Jose, CA Obituaries

ACACCIA, John-- In Santa Clara, Ca., July 9, 2002. Beloved husband of Catherine Acaccia. Loving father of John Roy Acaccia, Ronald Anthony Acaccia and Richard Acaccia. Dear brother to Erio and Zita. Adoring grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of five. A native of Stockton, CA. Aged 86 years.Funeral service on Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF...

HAYES, Donald R.-- in San Jose, CA June 28, 2002. Mr. Hayes was born in Merced, CA on May 1, 1932. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Beverly. Sons, Brad (Laurie) Hayes, Jeff (Carmella) Hayes & Chris Hayes; 7 grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Amanda, Logan, Melody, Hunter & Nathan. Don was a veteran of the US Air...

VALDERRAMA, Camilo Celi-- entered peacefully into rest surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in San Jose after a sudden brain aneurysm. ""Mel"" was born on July 13, 1925 in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines. He married Coronacion "'Connie"" Oppus on April 19, 1954 after an 8 month pen pal relationship which turned into a marriage of 48 years.He is...

AGUILAR, Kristopher Alex-- in San Jose, CA June 20, 2002. Loving son of Michael and Janet Conn. Dear brother of Misty Allen and husband, David. Adored grandson of Phil and Ruth Griffin of Oneida, NY. Adoring uncle of Bryan, Joshua and Natalie Allen. A native of Santa Maria, CA aged 27 years.Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2002...

AYALA, Amelia Barboaza-- in Fresno, CA June 13, 2002. Loving mother of Mary Marrufo & Raymond Martinez. Adoring grandmother of Luis, Erika, Anthony, Richard, Irene, Renee, Armando, Connie & Raymond, Jr. A native of AZ. Aged 78 years.Funeral service on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Committal service on...

ALCORCHA, Albert Zamora-- born October 7, 1942 in Niles, CA passed from this life at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on June 10, 2002 in San Jose, CA after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. Beloved husband of Jesusita. Loving father of Alita Liscano, Juan Reyes, Rio Alcorcha, Priscilla Alcorcha and stepfather of Ruben Castillo. Grandfather...

BALLENTINE, Barbara Marie-- In San Jose, CA June 12, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Ballentine, Sr. Loving mother of Marie, Suzanne, Richard J. Jr., Thomas & Mary. Dear sister of Catherine, Doris, Rita & Lee. Adoring grandmother of Jon, Aaron, Andrew, Stephen, Jaclyn, Tina & Richard J. III and great-grandmother of Shawn, Tiffany, Eric, Isiah, Justus &...

MEDINA, Regina T.-- in San Jose, CA June 5, 2002. Beloved wife of Andrew R. Medina. Loving mother of Felix Moreno, Anita Katich, Gilbert Rosales and the late Andres Medina. Dear sister of Louis, Vidal, Patrick, Doreen, Olivia, Christine and the late Robert Martinez. A native of Canada aged 48 years.Vigil on Monday, June 10, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at...

FAERBER (nee Bourke)-- San Jose CA, June 6, 2002 at her residence, peacefully. Philomena Maria beloved wife of Randall. Sadly missed her husband, by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and by her many friends and neighbors. May she Rest in Peace.Born September 12, 1931 in County Tipperary, Ireland, daughter of George and Josephine Bourke, Philomena spent all her life...

ABERNETHY, James Ernest-- in San Jose, CA June 4, 2002. Loving father of James and Jeannie Abernethy, Scott and Carol Abernethy and Cheri and Chris Abernethy Johnson. Dear brother of Robert Abernethy. Adoring grandfather of Sidney, Cash and Ashley. A native of San Francisco aged 58 years.Funeral Service on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS,...

VALINE, LORRAINE MARIEA Pocket Area family loses the matriarch of a Portuguese farming family. Born on October 22, 1919 and died peacefully on June 4, 2002 in her home in the Pocket Area. Preceded in death by husband Joseph L. Valine, parents Frank and Mary Rogers. Beloved mother of Rosemary Wood (Ron), Carol Zarek (David), Roger Valine (Marie), and Kevin...

SANCHEZ, Arthur Toby-- in San Jose, CA May 27, 2002. Beloved husband of Shawna Sanchez. Adoring father of Alexis Rae Sanchez. Devoted son of Pamela Aguilar and Tutie Sanchez. Dear brother of Bobbie Aguilar, Melisa & Francisco Sanchez & Johnny & Joseph Sanchez. Also survived by his extended family Cheryl Concello & Clara Cartillar as well as numerous aunts, uncles,...

MARQUEZ, Rene L.-- in San Jose, CA May 22, 2002. Beloved husband of Jan Pena. Loving father of Isaac Marquez, Sr. Dear brother of Bob, Monica, Barbara, Benedict, Mandy & Ruben Llamas, Martha Zapata & Rita Randall. Adoring grandfather of Isaac Rene Marquez, Jr. A native of San Jose. Age 50 years.Funeral services on Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 6:00...

LOPEZ, Maria Antonia-- in San Jose, CA May 16, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Gilberto Lopez. Loving mother of Rosa and Delfino Espinoza, Gilbert, Jr., and Stacey Lopez, Rosario Alvarez, Arturo Lopez, Gloria and Francisco Velesquez and the late Francisco Lopez. Adoring grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 28. A native of Mexico aged 77 years.Funeral Services have been...

GALLEGOS, Gabriel Flores-- entered into rest May 16, 2002 in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of Anita Gallegos. Devoted father of Gabriel Jr., Teresa, Rebecca, Ana and Esther Gallegos, and Naomi Villasenor. Dear brother of Amador Gallegos and Carlotta Lopez. Adoring grandfather of seven, and dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew...

SEIMENS, Dorothy E.-- went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2002 at age 79, in San Jose, CA. She worked locally as a Medical Transcriber for many years. She enjoyed singing and was a friend to the friendless.She is survived by brother William Seimens and wife Louise, brother Robert Seimens and wife Betty, sister Verna Reddig as well...

VIRTS, Jay-- in San Jose, CA May 12, 2002. Beloved husband of Patricia Virts. Loving father of Jed Virts, Robyn Virts and Nedra Sorensen. Dear brother of Sam Virts. Adoring grandfather of 6. A native of KS. Aged 83 years. Jay was a 42 year member of AA.Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at...

MARQUEZ, Tony-- Passed away in San Jose on May 1, 2002. Beloved father of Tony Marquez, Patricia Marquez, Nancy Marquez and his devoted wife Hope Marquez. Loving grandfather of Valentina Ramirez, Fred Rodriguez, Bella and Hannah Marquez. Also leaves behind loving brother Paul Marquez and deceased brother Robert Marquez. A master of his trade, Tony successfully worked and ran his...

MENDEZ, Carlos ""Fish""-- in San Jose, CA April 30, 2002. Beloved son of the late Carlos and Enriqueta Mendez. Loving brother of Grace Mendez & Albert Mendez. Dear uncle of Angelica, Emilia, Patricia, Melissa, Cynthia, Santito, Ruben, Oscar & Jaido. Brother-in-law of Patricia Martinez. Step-father of Joseph & Reyna. Long time friend of Racheal Sotello. A native of Martinez, CA....

MURDOCK, Leonard ""J""-- in San Jose, CA May 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Gwen Murdock. Loving father of Heather Murdock & Jennifer Newton both of San Jose & Annette Kirtner of Clarksburg, WV. Dear brother of Hazel Nelson of Columbia, TN, Tina Torrez of Sierra Vista, AZ, Bill & Donald of Remus, MI, Jim of Kenai, AK, John of Vancouver,...