San Jose, CA Obituaries

Ruben R. AvalosJanuary 26, 1939 - Feb. 24, 2016San JoseRuben passed away on February 24, 2016. He retired from the City of San Jose, where he worked for over 30 years in the housing dept. He is survived by his wife Marcella, his children, and many grandchildren as well as great grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all those...

Vance E. HowethFeb 12, 1967 - Feb 15, 2016San JoseVance passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 49. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5:00 PM and an evening service at 6:00 PM. CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900...

Dwayne Lee ThornsberryNov. 12, 1939-Feb. 10, 2015Resident San JoseDwayne Lee Thornsberry passed away peacefully at the age of 76. He is survived by his daughters Sheli (Tim), Jodi, Teri (Scott) and 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Services will be held on Saturday, February 27th at Chapel of Flowers at 4pm. View the online memorial for Dwayne Lee Thornsberry

Sylvia MartinezJune 18, 1948 - Jan. 27, 2016Resident of San JoseSylvia was surrounded by her family when she was called home on Jan. 27, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, William, she leaves behind two daughters and a loving family that will miss her dearly. Memorial service to be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San...

Burdette Marie PontierJun. 6, 1922-Jan. 30, 2016Resident of San JosePeacefully passed in her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Burdette was preceeded in death by her husband Anthony Pontier and is survived by her four sons Alan, Daniel (Carla), Donald and David (Mary) Pontier. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and seven...

Starr G. HendersonMay 9, 1936 - Jan. 6, 2016Resident of San JoseStarr, born in Roswell, NM, died after a courageous, year long struggle with cancer. After living briefly in Southern California, Starr moved to San Jose in 1954 with his parents Jack and Lela Henderson. They opened Hendersons Pianos and Organs where Starr worked, and where he met the love...

Frank David Cortez IIIMarch 1, 1978-January 20, 2016Resident of ModestoViewing Saturday Jan. 30th from 4-8pm at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral will be at 6:00pm. View the online memorial for Frank David  Cortez III

Richard MartinezNov. 14, 1944 - Dec. 29, 2015Resident of San JoseRichard Martinez born in Phoenix, AZ resided in San Jose, formerly worked at FMC passed away peacefully with loving family and friends by his side on Dec. 29, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Helen and Raymond, brother Raymond (boy) and grandson Manuel Jose Martinez Jr, the 2nd. He...

Rocky EliaApr. 4,1921-Dec. 26, 2015Resident of San JoseIn Loving Memory. For service information please contact Chapel of Flowers at (408)294-9663. View the online memorial for Rocky Elia

William B. HookeNov. 26, 1939 - Dec. 14, 2015Resident of Willow GlenWilliam B. Hooke, age 76, passed away peacefully in his home in San Jose on Mon., December 14th, 2015. William fought a long and courageous twenty-two year battle against Parkinson's disease.He was born in Houston, Texas to Murray and Mary Hooke. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's...

Carol "Babushka" Gregorius1936 - 2015Resident of San JoseMom passed away peacefully Dec. 29, 2015. A loving mother, aunt, grandma, big grandma, friend and avid quilter will be sorely missed by all who know her. Survived by her children: William, Bonny Sue and Michael, grandchildren: Anna Tompkins, Andrew & Joshua Gregorius, great grandchildren: Jasmine & Raymond Tompkins, Ivan Gregorius. Viewing Saturday,...

Michael Anthony RiveraOct. 25, 1924-Dec. 11, 2015Resident San JoseMichael Anthony Rivera passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015 in Santa Clara, CA at the age of 91. He was born on October 25, 1924 in Stockton, CA. Michael graduated from Santa Clara High School and received his B.A. from San Jose State University, his M.A. from Stanford University and...

Bernardine NelsonDec. 8, 1943 - Nov. 27, 2015Resident of San JoseBernardine passed away peacefully after a resilient fight with bone marrow cancer with her son by her side and daughter on the phone. Viewing Fri. Dec. 4, 3-9 pm Quiet hour 7pm Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St San Jose 95112. Services Sat. Dec. 5, 10am Five Wounds Catholic...

Betty GassmannFeb. 28, 1932 - Nov. 17, 2015Resident of San JoseBetty Ellen Hall was born in San Jose, California to Minnie Yeager and Homer Hall. She grew up across the street from the Winchester Mystery House, where she and her classmates would play in the garden after school. After graduating from Campbell High School she married Lucien Gassmann, and they...

Tomas Roy PelayoJune 6, 1981 - Nov. 21, 2015San JoseSon of the late Joseph Jr. and Sandra A Pelayo. Brother to Abigail, Linda, Joseph III and Fernando. He leaves behind 4 daughters; Veronica, Adrianna, Vanessa and Isabella. Loving Nephew, Uncle, Cousin to the Pelayo/Escobar Family and Friends to many others. Viewing Wednesday, Dec 2nd at 5pm-9pm, Rosary at 7pm. Funeral...

Jesse PizarroJune 18, 1935 - Nov. 16, 2015Resident of San JoseJesse was born in Palo Verde, Los Angeles County and passed peacefully in San Jose. Services have been held. View the online memorial for Jesse Pizarro

Raymond Palacio RuizSept. 21, 1947 - Nov. 18, 2015Resident of San JoseSon of the late Raymond Ruiz Sr. and Julia Castor Ruiz. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Arlene Ruiz. Devoted father of Raymond Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, Raylene Ruiz and Nicholas Ruiz and grandfather to 12. Loving uncle and brother-in-law of the Medina and Hulguin families. Loving brother of Rachael...

Judith C. BaresOct. 30, 1949 - Oct. 21, 2015Resident of Santa ClaraJudith C. Bares had two dreams. One was to have a job she could describe in 2 words, the other was to help children. Judith attended University of Connecticut Law School and became a patent attorney for the Xerox Corporation. She was an avid traveler and volunteer—doing mediation work...

Dellia Ruth CampbellMay 19, 1931 - Nov. 5, 2015Resident of San JoseVisitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 6:00pm-8:00pm at Chapel of Flowers. Home going services will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 11:00am, True Vine Baptist Church 505 S. White Road, San Jose, CA. View the online memorial for Dellia Ruth Campbell

Daniel Gerard GelineauFeb. 21, 1950-Oct. 31, 2015Resident of San JoseDan Gelineau passed away of natural causes, less than a year after the passing of his beloved wife, Pam. He is survived by his sisters Sue Schuttinger and Rosalie Mietzel, his sons Mark and David, his daughter-in-law Tiffany, and his grandson Bryce.Dan was an alumnus of Palo Alto Military Academy, St....