San Jose, CA Obituaries

Mildred Charlotte DeMattei Glover LentzSept. 14, 1918 - March 1, 2015Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully in her home of 69 years. Born in San Jose, CA, the only child of Julio DeMattei and Rachael Nicora. Mildred attended St. Patricks's School and graduated from Notre Dame HS in 1937, maintaining many friendships throughout her life from her early school days....

Sharon Lorraine Wilkins-Pretty2/12/1959-2/21/2015Resident of San JoseBeloved mother Sharon tragically and suddenly passed away following a cardiac arrest. She will be deeply missed by her surviving son, Nicholasand daughter, Elizabeth. Sharon, born in London, England, was a resident of California since 1981. She loved dancing, karaoke, and traveling. Friends, please join us for a Memorial Service on Saturday Feb. 28, at...

Pio "Paul" B. CaampuedOct. 8, 1934 – Feb. 19, 2015Resident of San JosePio "Paul" Caampued peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 yrs, Celia; his daughter Maria & family from So Cal, son Alvin & Family from SJ, 9 grandchildren, daughter in law Charlene & family from Stockton, a pet dog Max...

Matilde O. CavazosDec. 2, 1935 - Feb. 17, 2015Resident of Santa ClaraWidow of the late Jose Cavazos. She is survived by her children Nettie, Joey, Heidi, Rigo, six grand children and one great grandchild. Vigil service will be held at Chapel of Flowers at 7p.m. Feb. 22nd. Mass Feb. 23rd at Sacred Heart church at 1p.m. Burial to follow at...

Donald Henry Bartel7/15/1931-2/12/2015Resident of San JoseDonald Henry Bartel passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his nine children, Julie, Debbie, Kim, Tammy, Deanna, Tj, Tracy, J.J, and Sydney as well as brothers Jack, Rusty, Elton, sister Carol, and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.A celebration of life will be held on 2/21/2015 at 2:00pm,...

Andrew Jose LuceroAug. 26, 1946 ~ Feb. 5, 2015Resident of San JoseAndrew (Andy) Jose Lucero, son of the late Jose and Doris Lucero was born in San Francisco and moved to San Jose at age 14. He voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam at Binh Thui Air Base. Upon returning to San Jose, he dedicated...

Raymond John DoudellJun. 16, 1945 - Feb. 6, 2015Resident of AlamedaRaymond was a native of San Jose and long time resident of Alameda. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory 1963 and The University of Santa Clara 1967. Worked as a letter carrier for the US Post Office for thirty years in San Jose, Palo Alto and Alameda. Self-taught sailor who...

Manuel P. GallegosJan 31, 1929 - Feb 1, 2015San Jose, CAManuel Gallegos entered into rest Sunday Feb. 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Gallup, NM and moved to San Jose, CA where he built his home in 1957. He was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from Lockheed Martin after 35 years of service. Many...

Michelle Hutton ZamoraNov. 29, 1974 - Feb. 1, 2015San JoseMichelle Hutton Zamora died unexpectedly in a local hospital on Feb. 1, 2015 in San Jose, Calif at the age of 40. Michelle is survived by her husband Matthew Zamora and a Son Kaleb Zamora (12 years old) of San Jose, Cal. Parents Doug & Lucy Hutton of Temple TX, Sister...

Jorge GodinezJuly 16, 1978 - Feb. 1, 2015Resident of San JoseSan Jose Native, Silver Creek High School graduate, Class of 1997. Jorge went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his mother, Graciela Godinez. Survived by his father, Sacramento, brothers Sergio and Albert, and his niece Chelita, along with his grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends....

Robert E. JohnstonJuly 19 1923 - January 20 2015San JoseBob died as gracefully as he lived, on his own terms, and surrounded by love. He was finally free of his hated brace, worn for 6 years after the fall that broke his neck; he never allowed it to define him. Born to William Ed and Rose (Zwissler) Johnston in North...

Louis A. Chavez5/31/1933-1/12/2015Resident of San JoseBorn in Watsonville Ca. Moved to San Jose and attended San Jose high school. After high school he joined the Air force, serving during the Korean war. Louis loved camping, hunting, being a 49er fan & jazz. Survived by his wife of 60 years Eleanor. Sons Randy(Yvonne) and James (JoAnn). Daughter Victoria. Grandchildren James II,...

Albert LeRoy Blankenship 8/28/33-1/13/15Resident of San JoseAlbert passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital, on Tuesday, January 13, at the age of 82.Born in Everest, Kansas, he served in the US Navy before settling in San Jose. A devoted family man, his greatest pleasures in life were spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, woodworking, and the outdoors. He was...

Sally BrancoNov. 9, 1941 - Dec. 18, 2014San JoseSally was called home to the Lord after a valiant fight with cancer and pulmonarydisease. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family. She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Tony, son Scott (Alex), daughter Kelly Rodman (John), grandchildren Ethan and Declan Branco and Julianna and Anthony Rodman, sister...

Matilde DelgadoOct. 31, 1922 - Dec. 22, 2014San JoseA public visitation will be held January 5th, 2015 from 3-9PM, with a Rosary at 7PM. Mass will be the following morning, January 6th at Sacred Heart Church at 9AM. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Mathew Paul-Alan Zampko5/23/1993-1/21/2014Resident of San JoseOur Angel Mathew left earth & made his way to heaven on December 21st, following a 5 year battle with Leukemia. Mathew leaves behind his Mother Tanya Munoz, Grandfather Henry Zampko, brothers Robert and Jacob Munoz, and sister Hailey Munoz. Mathew was a source of light and love to his family and friends. He was...

Ernestina GarciaMar. 13, 1919- Dec. 20, 2014Resident Of San JoseShe was born in Arizona on March 13, 1919, than moved to California at age five. She lived half her life in the Los Angeles area, marrying Pablo M. Garcia and raising 10 children, Stella (Nunez), Paul Jr., Mercy, Jesse, Virginia, Molly, David, Sylvia, Joseph, and Thomas. She lived the last...

Herminia JimenezJun. 20, 1943 - Dec. 20, 2014Resident of San Jose, CaShe passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband Nicasio Jimenez, Sr, her son Rico and her step children Joepeter, Nicasio Jr., Julius, Jason Memorial service will be held on Dec. 29, 2014 at the Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home at 900 South 2nd...

Harold Arthur HallMay 13, 1938 - Dec. 9, 2014San JoseHarold Arthur Hall went "home" on December 9, 2014. Hal was born in Chicago, IL May 13, 1938 to Wendell Gladstone Hall and Margaret Elizabeth Asplund Hall. He was an only child. Hal obtained his Electronic Engineering AA degree from San Jose City College and served in the Coast Guard Reserves...

Robert R. CoronadoAugust 29, 1930 - Nov. 26, 2014Santa ClaraRobert R. Coronado, retired Maintenance Mechanic and Welder, Santa Clara, CA, died unexpectedly on November 26, 2014 at the age of 84 resulting from heart failure at Kaiser Hospital, Sunnyvale, CA. Robert is survived by his sons Robert, Steve, and Ernest and was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Patricia...