San Jose, CA Obituaries

Sammy SanchezMarch 3, 1944 - Oct. 31, 2015Resident of San JoseSammy passed away peacefully October 31, 2015 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rachel, 3 children, Sammy (wife Adriana), Anthony (wife Gina) and Vicki (husband Pete), 6 grandchildren, Niko (wife Bethany), Michael, Samantha, Sabrina, Vanessa, Vincent and 1 great-grandchild, Kingston.Rosary will be...

Laverne Bisel12/31/1936-10/6/2015Resident of San JoseLaverne Bisel is survived by her daughter Sandi Davey (Chuck), brother Carl Mills, 3 granddaughters, 2 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in San Jose on Friday, October 16 at 10:30 AM. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers a donation to your...

Paul Atsushi HenthornSept. 9, 2015 - Sept. 11, 2015San JosePJ passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents, Paul Howard and Misako Usui Henthorn. While he was not with us long, the love he brought us will last forever. Friends and family are welcome to his celebration of life, 11am on October 1st at Chapel of Flowers at 900...

Robert 'Bobby" SalasJune 14, 1951 - Sept. 23, 2015San JoseAged 64 years, entered into rest Sept. 23, 2015. Born in Floresville, Texas. Beloved son of Juan & Ricarda Salas. Beloved friend of Linda Sanchez, Devoted father of 'Lil Bobby, Sophia & Teresa. Loving "Tata Bobby Bus' of 15 grandchildren, Loving brother of 5. A visitation will be held Thursday 10/1...

Theodore M. MarakJune 16, 1921 - Sept. 6, 2015Resident of San JoseTheodore (Ted) Marak, 94 passed away peacefully in San Jose. Born in New Haven, CT, son of Charles & Anna Marak, Graduated from West Haven High School (1939) he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, stationed in Rawlings, WY & Fairfield, CT. He served in the U.S. Army map making...

Willi Erich HuebnerApril 14, 1922 - Sept. 3, 2015Resident of San JoseWilli Huebner, ladies' man, engineer, conversationalist, passed away at age 93, 9/3/15. His "ladies" were his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and his only non-lady, his grandson. Born in Germany, he and wife Olly immigrated to Canada after WWII and then to the USA where he raised a family and built...

Anita AmezquitaDec. 6, 1924 - August 19, 2015Resident of San JosePredeceased by Albert, survived by children, Ron (Lorrie), Roger (Tina), Rudy (Diane), Rick and Becky, 7 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Rosary Friday, August 28, at 7:00 PM & Services Saturday, August 29, at Noon Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Michael WidmanMarch 1, 1965 - Aug. 2, 2015Resident of San JosePassed away after a long, brave battle with leukemia. Mike is survived by his loving mom, Karen, and his soulmate, Kate. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy. Mike was deeply devoted to his family and friends, who will dearly miss his compassionate, gentle soul. Donations in his...

Richmond Milton Brock, Sr.Resident of San JoseRichmond Milton Brock, Sr., was the son of Joseph Clayton and Ozella Brock. He was born on April 27, 1948 in San Francisco, CA and was the second child of their union. Milton attended Benjamin Franklin Junior High School in San Francisco and became an Eagle Scout while there. He later attended Cubberley High...

Matthew ParedezFeb. 10, 1998 - July 28, 2015San JoseMatthew D. Paredez, 17, passed peacefully with family by his side.His Strength and Courage was admired by all who knew him. Loved and Adored by his Mother Christina Mestas, Father Donald Paredez and Sister Mariah Paredez. Service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Cathedral of Faith Chapel from 11:00-1:00 followed...

David ZabelApril 6, 1967- July 20, 2015Resident of San JoseBeloved son of Lydia Zabel passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. He is survived by his mother Lydia Zabel, brother Michael and wife Jane, nephew Nicholas, niece, Michaela, sister-in-law, Martha Zabel, nephew Alexander, niece Adalia and his beloved Frisco. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was...

Rosita SanchezJuly 25, 1960 - July 19, 2015Resident of Fife, WARosita Christine Sanchez died peacefully alongside family on July 19, 2015 at age 54. Rosie was born in Phoenix, AZ July 25, 1960. Her family moved to San Jose, CA when she was 2yrs old. That is where she later had 5 kids of her own. She moved with her...

Louise EdwardsSept. 26, 1924 - July 17, 2015Santa Clara CountyAlice Althaus Edwards was born in the Kuhling, China, of missionary parents, Christian Palmer Althaus and Laura Wilson Althaus. When Alice was two years old, the family returned to the United States and settled in Bethel, Ohio, where she and her older sister Grace and her older brother Russell grew up....

Bienvenida YamatMarch 23, 1916 - July 15, 2015Resident of PortervilleBienvenida entered heaven peacefully on July 15 at her home in Porterville, CA. She was a native of the Philippines and had resided in San Jose for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Federico Yamat, Sr. and was a beloved mother of 9 children, Lynn Yamat,...

Angelo D. Pezzolo7/9/1919-7/6/2015Resident of San JoseHusband of the late loving wife, Erma Pezzolo for 58 years. Son of the late Ann and David Pezzolo and son-in-law of the late Nick and Rose Puccinelli. Uncle of Albert and Donna Gallo and cousin to many. A native of San Jose.Angelo served in the Navy during World War II. A furniture salesman for...

Moses R. Lopez JR.7/9/1960-7/8/2015Resident of San JoseBeloved husband of Salena. Adoring brother of Dora Bojorquez (Moose), Eddie Lopez (Janie) and Ginger Ortiz. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will take place on 7/15/2015 from 3-9pm at Chapel of Flowers. A service will be held at 7:00pm.

Wilbur Marcus Concklin "Wil"Nov. 23, 1927-June 23, 2015Resident of San JoseBorn and reared in San Jose, Wil died on June 23 at the age of 87. After attending Lincoln High, where he was named class valedictorian and served as student-body president, Wil attended San Jose State College, earning his AB Degree in 1950 and an MA in physical education in...

Cary Russell Kloes8/30/1950-7/1/2015Resident of San JoseCary Russell Kloes, age 64, of San Jose, Calif., passed away July 1, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1950, in Stanford, Calif. He is the son of the late Donald Kloes and the late Marilyn (Alesch) Kloes.On August 20, 1972, he married Cyndi Otto in Los Altos, Calif. Cary and Cyndi were born...

Norma Bondi Giammona Oct. 4, 1922 - July 2, 2015Resident of San JoseNorma, was the Wife of the late Peter Giammona and mother of Susan Giammona, Janice Adamson (Jim) and Grandmother to Chelsea and Kyle Adamson. Norma was aunt to many nieces and nephews: her life was enriched by her many good friends with whom she shared life's joys and...

Ruben Chavez Flores9/23/1945-6/27/2015Resident of San JoseViewing July 8 from 3-9PM, vigil at 7:00PM at Chapel of Flowers. Mass July 9 at 11:30AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery to follow.