San Jose, CA Obituaries

Abel ZamoraMay 9, 1939 - Dec. 12, 2014San JoseAbel Zamora passed away on December 12, 2014, at the age of 75. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Leticia Zamora; his children, Mary Mckay, Diane Serrano, Deborah Sanchez, Yvonne Miguel, Abel John Zamora, Dennis Zamora, 17 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. We will celebrate Abel's life and all that...

Giovanni F. (John) Giannotta7/3/1930-12/11/2014Resident of HollisterGiovanni, 84 resident of Hollister, CA passed away peacefully on 12/11/2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in San Jose, CA on 7/3/1930. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Eleanor. Beloved father of John (Skeeks-Julie), Vincent and Camille (John). Grandfather of Hunter, Madison,...

Walter KaczkowskiFeb 5,1928-Oct 29,2014Sunnyvale, CAWalter Martin Kaczkowski passed away at Valley House Rehabilitation Center in Santa Clara, CA. where he touched many lives with his kindness and gentle spirit. Walter was born in Cliffside Park, NJ and graduated from St. Peter's College in Jersey City with a degree in Chemistry. After serving in the US Army during the Korean era,...

Lawrence Paul Faber Jr.Apr. 23, 1920-Nov. 26, 2014Resident of Palo AltoLarry was born in Palo Alto, CA as the only child of Larry Paul Faber of Palo Alto and Helen Keegan Faber of Chicago, Illinois. Larry graduated from Sequoia High School and attended Menlo College before joining the US Army. He was stationed in the Midwest where he met and...

Kevin Lee Knight3/28/1954-12/3/2014Resident of San JoseQuiet hours will be on 12/14/2014 from 5-9pm at Chapel of Flowers. A funeral service will held in his honor on 12/15/2014 at 11:00am also at Chapel of Flowers. Burial Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Margaret BaileyJune 10, 1932-Nov. 28, 2014Resident of San JoseBorn in New Mexico to Gumecindo and Marcela Contreras she later moved to San Jose for the remainder of her life. Preceded in death by her parents and sister (Rosemarie), she is survived by her children, Mary Lou Arenas, Carole Rodriguez and Michael Bailey, two grandchildren, Kelly (Barret) Pruden and Mikey, great...

Andrew V. FigoneMay 11, 1930-Nov. 24, 2014Resident of San JoseAndrew Figone was a devoted follower of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, by way of his Catholic faith, and that's how he wanted to be remembered.Andy was born in San Luis Obispo May 11, 1930. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to San Jose: and except during his service in the...

Maria Elena RenteriaMay 2, 1941-Nov. 22, 2014Stockton, CA former resident of San Jose, CAOn Nov. 22, 2014, our beloved mother joined our father in heaven. She is survived by her children Marina Gonzalez (Gregorio), Raul Renteria Jr., Monica Vargas (John) and Vanessa Renteria; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Juan Hernandez (Linda), Maricela McCullough (Robert), Samuel Hernandez (Shannon), Carlos...

David R. GarciaJuly 3, 1931 - Nov. 27, 2014Resident of San JoseBeloved husband of the late Carmen Garcia. Loving father of Virgina Aguilar, Veronica Casanova, Valerie Silva, Geraldine Collett, Genevieve Rodriguez & Chris D. Garcia. Dear Father-in-law to Manuel Casanova, Luis Silva, Roger Collett, Marco Rodriguez & Maritza Garcia. Adoring brother to Mario Garcia, Esther Valdez, Mary Benavides, Albert Garcia,...

R. Duane MelottAug. 16, 1935 – Nov. 17, 2014Resident of San JoseDuane was born in Long Beach, CA, the oldest of three children, to Madge and Raymond Melott. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lee Angela, sons Mark and Gary, daughter-in-law, Debbie, grandson, Matthew, granddaughters Samantha and Allie Kimber, and great grandson, Ira Speakman. Duane was...

Richard Bernard CampiJuly 6, 1922 - Nov. 18, 2014Resident of Yerington, NVA rosary will be held at The Chapel of Flowers, Nov 25 at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Justin's Catholic Church in Santa Clara on Nov 26 at 11:00 AM.

Jean DuncanApr. 23, 1929 - Nov. 14, 2014Los GatosJean passed peacefully into eternity on November 14,2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Louisiana and spent almost half of her life in the South: Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. In high school she was a girls' basketball star. She spent 5 winters in Illinois before moving to California on Jan...

Fred M. Ritchie Resident of San Jose Aug. 11, 1933 - Oct. 19, 2014 Beloved father and grandfather. Survived by his daughter & grandchildren. Memorial will be held Saturday, November 22, at Chapel of Flowers, 4 p.m.

Pamela Ann GelineauDec. 20, 1948 - Nov. 15, 2014Resident of San JosePamela Gelineau passed away on Friday, November 15th, after a two year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of forty-two years, Dan, her mother Adeline, her sons Mark and David, her daughter-in-law Tiffany, and her grandson Bryce. Pam was an incredible wife, mother, and...

Theresa Maria PolyakovicsOct. 11, 1935 - Oct. 31, 2014Resident of San JoseTheresa passed away after a long illness from cancer. Theresa Maria (Arellano) Polyakovics was born in Pittsburgh Ca. She is the second daughter of ten children. She was a wife, mother, homemaker and salesperson. All are welcome to a visitation on Fri. 14th from 11am to 2pm. Funeral service...

Yvonne Mary 'Bonnie' RockJune 3, 1936 - Sept. 25, 2014Resident of San JoseNative of San Francisco. Survived by brothers Fr. Martin Rock SJ, of Ojai CA and James Rock of Atherton along with numerous nieces and nephews. Long time friend of Bill "W'.A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 16, 2014 at 1pm Los Gatos Masonic Hall, 131...

Maria G. Romero1/7/1933-10/31/2014Resident of SalidaViewing will take place at Chapel of Flowers on 11/11/14 from 3-9pm. Rosary will be at 6:30pm. Mass will be on 11/12/14 at 10:00am at Most Holy Trinity. 2020 Nassau Dr. Burial to follow at Calvary.

John Haslet HallJuly 11, 1932 - October 30, 2014Resident of MilpitasJohn Haslet Hall, son of the late William McLaurine Hall, Jr and Mary Helen (Ent) Hall, was born July 11, 1932 and died October 30, 2014. Hall was an early and prolific Silicon Valley inventor. In a career that spanned over 60 years, Hall developed technology included in over 20...

Loraine Ruth GruenNov. 11, 1911-Sept. 23, 2014Resident of San JoseLoraine Gruen was born on Nov 11, 1911 in Lehighton, PA, to Leo Carl and Clair Manet Gruneberg. She was the second of seven children.Loraine was a graduate of Smith College and studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris. She lived in NYC following college and worked as an editor for...

Marian Joan FerrariAugust 25, 1939 - October 25, 2014Resident of San JoseMarian was born to Bernard and Gertrude Schultz on August 25, 1939 in Park City, Utah. She was raised in Denver, Colorado and was a graduate of South High School. Marian received her bachelor's degree in science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1961 she married the love...