San Jose, CA Obituaries

GRONLEY, Laif Eric-- was born and raised in Pleasanton/Sunol. Died Friday, August 16, 2002. he was 42. Laif was a graduate of Foothill High School, Pleasanton, playing in Foothill's Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band. He also was in Sunol's 4-H serving as president for a couple of years. Laif enjoyed camping, water skiing, music and building computers. He...

RODRIGUEZ, Merced (Meche)-- 95, of San Jose, born April 13, 1907, died August 14, 2002. She is survived by her children, Ignacio Mosqueda and Carmen Sanchez. Her sister, Dora Lubensky. She is the beloved grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 13 and great-great-grandmother of 1.Vigil service on Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd...

ROLLINS, Michele Lee Ph.D-- passed away August 6, 2002. She was a psychologist and a teacher. She is survived by her parents, Herbert and Roberta Rollins, brother and sister, Chip and Kristyn; sons, Christopher and Michael Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John O'Reilly and her grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Megan and Joshua.The Memorial Service will be Sunday, August 11, 2002...

D'ARCY, Lowell A.-- entered into rest August 4, 2002 in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy D'Arcy. Devoted father of Stephen D'Arcy and Vickie of Folsom, CA, Michael D'Arcy and Cathe, Mary Swanson and Ron of San Jose, CA, Carolyn Lenz and Rick of Modesto, CA, Denise Ocana and Ernesto of Danville, CA. Adoring grandfather of 14,...

SHIER, Thomas Gerrit-- passed away August 2, 2002 in San Jose. Tom was born October 21, 1944 in Honolulu, HI and moved to San Jose in 1946. He attended San Jose schools and San Jose State University as an industrial design major.During the 1960s Tom became a conscientious objector and served two years of community service. Tom was an artist...

JACQUES, Eleanor Christine-- in San Jose, CA July 23, 2002. Loving mother of Sharon Ramsey-Phelps, Jim Jacques, Jr., Tim Jacques, Lesly Jacques-Duncan and Rick Jacques. Dear sister of Helen Clark, Dee Puckett, Fern Furstenberg and Ted Stanley. Adoring grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of one. A native of San Jose aged 68 years.Visitation on Sunday, July 28, 2002 from...

MENDOZA, Tina L Montoya-- 41 entered into rest July 21, 2002, in Coalinga, California. Born and raised in San Jose, California. She was the loving wife of Ray Mendoza. Cherished daughter of Virginia Montoya and the late Steve Montoya. Beloved mother of Virginia (Crystal) Flores and her husband, Marcelino, Ephraim Rodriguez, Jr., Anita Rodriguez, Samuel Mendoza and Joseph Mendoza. Adoring...

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...

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,...

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...

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...