San Jose, CA Obituaries

KEANEY, Lawrence-- Born, November 9, 1947 was called home with Christ September 25, 2002. Faithful to God and his family, he lived to give all he had to his wife of 34 years, Theresa, three children, Melanie, Brian & Kelly and beloved granddaughters, Theresa & Jessica.Friends may visit at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose on Sunday,...

LANG, Charles Luis-- age 87, of San Jose, California. Died on September 19, 2002. Mr. Lang died on Thursday, at the Emmanuel Convalescent Hospital where he had resided for several years. Mr. Lang was a native of Maquoketa, Iowa. He had lived in San Jose for 50 years, and previously lived in Illinois.Charles Luis Lang was born on December 17,...

GONZALES, John Jr.-- entered into rest in San Jose, CA September 25, 2002. Loving son of the late John and Susie Gonzales. Dearest brother of Yolanda Cruz and Janet Gonzales. Beloved uncle of Susan, Corinna, Andrew, Diomiro, Desiree, Desario, Veronica, Frances, Jose, Raul, Lorenzo and great uncle of Aaron, Moses, Angel, Aylissa and Juan. Loved by many aunts, uncles and...

WAY, Gerda Mayer-- Age 72, died 22 September 2002 at Santa Teresa Hospital after a long and painful illness. Survived by her husband of 38 years Bernard J. Way and two daughters; Gabriele M. Rulison and Charleen B. Mamon, their husbands Jerry Rulison and Baltazar Mammon all of Los Banos, CA. Also surviving are two grandsons; Erik M. Rulison and...

JUAREZ, Jose M.-- in Santa Clara, CA September 20, 2002. Beloved husband of Mary Juarez. Loving father of Joe & Albert Juarez, Becky Patino and Liz Juarez-Grimaldo. Dear brother of 7. Adoring grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 7. A native of Filmore, CA, aged 64 years.Prayer service on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS,...

CUENCA, Antonia (Toni)-- passed away peacefully on September 16, 2002 in San Jose, CA surrounded by family and friends. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Cuenca is the beloved wife of 51 years of David E. Cuenca. Loving mother of David Cuenca Jr., Diane Wilkins and her husband Jim. Danette Green and her husband Robert. Loving grandmother of seven and...

Lawrence Henry DakinLawrence Henry Dakin in San Jose, CA on September 13, 2002. Beloved husband of Jeanine Dakin. Devoted son of Golda Dakin of San Pablo. Loving father of Kevin Dakin of Portland, OR and Cynthia Dakin of San Jose. Dear brother of Ralph Dakin of Pinole, Carl Dakin of Vallejo and Natalie Hagberg of Green Valley, AZ. A native...

DAKIN, Lawrence Henry-- In San Jose, CA September 11, 2002. Beloved husband of Jeanine Dakin. Devoted son of Golda Dakin of San Pablo. Loving father of Kevin Dakin of Portland, OR & Cynthia Dakin of San Jose. Dear brother of Ralph Dakin of Pinole, Carl Dakin of Vallejo & Natalie Hagberg of Green Valley, AZ. A native of San Francisco...

ENDERSON, Duane G.-- passed away September 9th after more than a year of multiple medical problems. Born 1925 in Morgan Hill, a graduate of Live Oak Union High School. He served in the Pacific during WWII as a Naval cryptographer. After returning home, he entered into a career in banking, married and started a family. Retiring as an officer and...

SMITH, Bonnie-- in Santa Clara, CA September 5, 2002. Beloved wife of Larry Smith of Santa Clara. Dear mother of Kim and his wife Cindy Smith. Adoring grandmother of Jennifer, Crystal and Heather Smith of San Jose. A native of Redlands, CA, aged 71 years.Bonnie retired as a teacher from Santa Clara Unified School District. She taught school for 46...

SALVADOR, Frank R.-- in San Jose, CA September 7, 2002. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Salvador. Loving father of John Salvador of PA and Robert Salvador of San Jose, CA. Dear brother of Aldine Freitas of Gustine, CA, Anabella Salvador of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Anthony Salvador of Palm Springs, CA, Albert Salvador of Corcoran, CA., Abel Salvador of La Puente, CA...

STRONCER, Stephen J.-- in Santa Clara, CA September 4, 2002. Mr. Stroncer was born in New York City 81 years ago. He worked as a Physical Education Supervisor in New York City Schools until his retirement to Mountain View, CA. He is survived by his nephew, Robert P. McLean.Services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at...

MERCADO, Julio Acosta-- Passed away on September 2, 2002 in Modesto CA at the age of 73 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife Sally Mercado, three sons, Paul Mercado, Ralph Mercado and his wife Cathy, Steve Mercado and his wife Tina. He has three daughters Rita Eng, Delores McGee and her husband Darin and Diana Havens and...

LOPEZ, Peter Gregory-- In San Jose, Ca., September 2, 2002. Devoted son of Peter Lopez, Sr. of Newark and Antonia Barraza of San Jose. Loving father of Valerie Lopez and Peter G. Lopez, II both of San Jose. Dear brother of Jessie Ruiz and Marciano and Roseanne Vazquez of Modesto, Mario and Susan Cabrera, Kathleen Barraza, Louis Dominguez and Johnny...

AIELLO, Philip C.-- in Palo Alto, CA September 2, 2002. Beloved husband of Julia Aiello of San Jose. Loving father of Phyllis Dieter of Morgan Hill and Angela Fontes and husband Marc of Dublin. Dear brother of the late Peter and Eugene Aiello and Connie Doudell. Adoring grandfather of Philip, David and Lauren Dieter, Cristine and Alex Fontes. A native...

OWENS, Elizabeth N.-- entered into rest August 30, 2002 at home in Santa Clara, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Beloved wife of Paul K. Owens. Loving mother of Donna and Victor Grilli of Byron; Mark Wilson of Avenal; Barbara and Jay Moudy of Fremont: Paulla Pavlik of Stockton; and Paul Owens Jr., of Santa Clara. Dear sister...

COLE, Ethel Valentine-- entered into rest August 28, 2002. Ethel was born in Louisiana and lived in California for over thirty years. She was the beloved mother of Diane and Cordell and the loving grandmother of Patrick, Katrina, Leonard, Cordell, Christopher, Jasmine, Nerissa and Donald. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie and Ernest, and her son Ernest...

CENICEROS, Enrique-- entered into rest peacefully with his family by his side on August 27, 2002 at the age of 68. He is survived by his beloved sister Matilda Rivera and brother-in-law Simon Rivera and four loving children: Eva, Elisa, Ernie and Cecilia. Enrique is also survived by his adoring grandchildren: Valerie and her husband Mark, Derek, Mekey, Socorra, Renee,...

DIFFENDERFER, Margaretta-- entered into rest August 23, 2002, in Santa Clara, CA. Beloved wife of the late Dale S. Diffenderfer. Adoring mother of Ricky Diffenderfer and Kathleen Jarvis, Amy Diffenderfer and Peter Hofmann, Luci and Mike Spart, Darlene and Jerry Knickerbocker, and Peachy and Zain Schoonover. Devoted grandmother of: Steve and Lisa, Jed, Terry, Tony, T.J., Jenny, Eva, Andrea and...

VALENZUELA, Mauro-- passed away the morning of August 18, 2002 at the age of 62. He is the beloved father of Rachel Gonzalez and her husband Michael, Elizabeth Valenzuela and Mauro Valenzuela Jr. He is the loving grandfather of six.Visitation begins at 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday August 24, 2002. A Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the...