San Jose, CA Obituaries

John J. Alaimo Sr.May 6, 1933 - July 9, 2017San JoseJohn (Johnny), 84, passed away in his home on July 9, 2017 after a long struggle with cancer. John is survived by his 3 children, John, Ralph & Salvatore, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He lived & worked most of his life in San Jose. In his last days,...

Josephine Barbara ParadisoDec. 22, 1926 - Jun. 16, 2017Resident of San JoseJosephine Paradiso died peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 16, she was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by husband Tony, and is survived by sons Patrick and Anthony, daughter in law Laurie, grandchildren Ryan and Gina Paradiso, brother and sister in law Peter and...

Michael Oliver O'FlynnFeb. 12, 1935 - Jun. 19, 2017Resident of San JoseMichael Oliver O'Flynn, age 82, of San Jose, California, died Monday morning, June 19, 2017. Born February 12, 1935, in the County Louth, Ireland, he was the son of the late Michael I. O'Flynn and Helena Mary Theresa (McDevitt) O'Flynn.Michael was a professor at San Jose State University in...

Donald Robert RyanJun 20, 1934 - Jun 3, 2017Resident of San JoseA third generation San Josean, Don passed away on June 3, 2017 at age 82 from complications following surgery. Don was the son of the late Thomas P. Ryan and the late Aileen McKagney Bernal. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas P. Ryan, sister-in-law Barbara Ryan,...

Helen CasertaJul 26, 1915-May 27, 2017She is survived by 3 of her children and by 3 generations of grandchildren. Rosary service Monday 7PM June 5th Chapel of the Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. Funeral service Tuesday 11AM Santa Teresa Church, 794 Calero Ave. View the online memorial for Helen Caserta

Amparo Victoria LozanoNov 17, 1923 - May 20, 2017Resident of San JoseAmparo Lozano In San Jose, CA May 20, 2017. Daughter of late Manuel and Hilaria Olguin. Beloved wife of the late Ignacio Lozano. Loving mother of Mary Gonzales-Greer, Raymond Gonzales, Michael, David, Charles (Leslie) Lawrence (Craig) and Esther Lozano, Erminia (Tom) Jaurique and Margaret (Derek) Carroll. Adoring grandmother of...

Alberto GallegosDec. 2, 1951 - May 10, 2017San JoseBeloved husband of Raquel Candelaria Gallegos, loving father of Martin Lawrence (Melissa), Patrick (Delia) & Gabriel (Rebecca). Dear brother of Fernando & Carlos Gallegos and Diamantina Pahler. Adoring grandfather of Ariel, Haley Raylene, Nathaniel, Noah, Ezekiel, Hezekiah & Gabriella. Service will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7PM at the 1st...

Velma D. BreauxJan. 1, 1921-May 8, 2017Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully at age 96. Born in Cane River, LA, before moving to San Jose where she spent the rest of her life. She is preceded in death by son Cardell, sister and brother Merver Fitch and John Williams, Jr. Velma is survived by her husband Isiah, children Tom (Alice),...

Hector EsparzaSan JoseHector Esparza Sr., a San Jose resident since 1949, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Born on November 2, 1929 to Paula Esparza in Zacatecas, Mexico, Hector moved to California as a young adult and in 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in the Korean War. Following his military career, he became...

Margaree "Margaret" EvansOct. 21, 1934 - April 10, 2017San Jose, CAMargaret Evans peacefully passed away in her sleep at Kaiser Santa Teresa on April 10th after a brief illness, 5 years to the date of the death of her husband, William Evans.Born in Monticello, MS, she was a resident of San Jose for 57 years. Married to her loving husband...

Donald AustinNov. 22, 1937 - Mar. 11, 2017Resident of San Jose/ModestoBeloved husband to Joyce. Adoring father of Butch and Kathy Kirk, Grandfather to Elrik & Devon, Casey & Cody Kirk, Great Grandfather to Gabriel & Amber and Cousin to Mike & Mona Spehar. Donald retired from Lockheed Martin after 42 years. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to...

Anthony S. "Tony" CurciNov. 15, 1939 – Jan. 13, 2017Resident of San JoseMemorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 19 at 1:00 P.M. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd. St., in San Jose. Celebration of Life to immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation. View the...

Lee Eunice BondDec. 4, 1925 - March 3, 2017SunnyvaleLee Eunice Bond passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years. She was born in Hughes, AR and was the 4th child of Calvin and Minnie Ellis. Her husband, Ralph Bond, preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by her children, Ron and Barbara Bond, Rolane and Tony Santos...

Lucyll RamponeNov. 2, 1923- Feb. 25, 2017San JoseLucyll Josephine Rampone passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She is survived by her daughter Georgette, son Leroy & wife Dorene, and grandchildren Anthony, Celia & husband Jacob. She enjoyed telling stories about Alpine Park, which her husband Leroy co-owned. She loved flowers & gardening, cooking Italian food, playing bingo, and...

Ernestina Melendez AvelarNov 10, 1928-Feb 27, 2017Survived by her husband Rosalio Avelar, her 2 daughters Martha Betances, Yolanda Hightower, her son-in-law Mario Betances, 5 grandchildren Tina Cantarinha, Mario Betances, Andrea Hightower, Fernando Betances, Eric Hightower and 9 great-grandchildren. Viewing on Sunday 3/5/17 from 3-9:00 with rosary at 5:30 at Chapel of Flowers San Jose. Interment on Monday 3/6/17 at 10:30...

Guadalupe T. MartinezDec. 12, 1933 - Feb. 26, 2017 Resident of San JoseBorn in Guadalupe, AZ to Jesus and Guadalupe Castillo. Preceded in death by daughters Linda, Anita, son Johnny and several grandchildren. Survived by daughters Elva, Olga, Mary, Susie, Corina, Christina, sons Danny and Eddie, (47) grandchildren (89) great-grandchildren (39) great-great-grandchildren.She loved spending time with family, and cooking especially...

Stephen Earl CarrollOct. 15, 1958 - Feb. 2, 2017FresnoStephen was raised in Monte Sereno and graduated from Los Gatos High School in 1977. He attended Santa Clara University where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in History. He then continued his education at UCLA School of Law receiving his Juris Doctor in 1984. He immediately joined the law...

William DuncanOct. 2, 1928 - Feb. 1,2017Los GatosGene passed from this life into eternity surrounded by his family. He was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He began working at age 13 as a newspaper boy and worked his way up the ladder and across the United States to California where he became the owner of Century 21 Bonus Realty. He...

Thomas Robert DavissonNov. 15, 1953 - Feb. 6, 2017San JoseTom died suddenly & unexpectedly at 63 years old. Tom was a Leland H.S. graduate of 1971. He spent much of his time in Santa Cruz where he enjoyed the fresh air & sunsets. Tom enjoyed playing frisbee golf & weightlifting in his spare time. Tom was a loving son and...

Ramon CastilloOct. 23, 1963 - Feb. 6, 2017San JoseRamon grew up in San Jose and was a graduate of Del Mar High School. Ray is survived by his sons, Anthony and Austin; his parents, Antonio and Velia; brothers, Tony (Kathy), David (Kelli); Sister, Carmen (Joel Gonzalez); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marylou....