San Jose, CA Obituaries

Beatrice Caroline ThompsonJan. 31, 1920 - July 24, 2014Resident of San JoseBea was born in Seattle, WA as one of two children in the Carlson family. Her parents, George and Olfa Carlson, both immigrated to the US from Sweden. She lived with her parents on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, WA for her entire childhood. She attended Gethsemane Lutheran Church...

Jesse Villarreal MartinezAug. 21, 1932 - July 22, 2014Resident of San JoseBeloved husband of Consuelo, Loving father of Maria & Dear brother of four. Viewing starting at 3PM at Chapel of Flowers, Vigil service at 7PM 7/28. Funeral mass on 7/29 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart church. Burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery

Jack Delaney BrownellSept. 19, 1931 - July 13, 2014San JoseJack Brownell, 82, went to be with the Lord, now at peace. San Jose resident since 1960. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Theodore & Catherine Brownell. Early childhood years Cavitti City, Philippines, a Navy brat evacuated prior to invasion - So. Pacific conflicts. Attended Subiaco Academy, Fort Smith, Arkansas...

Michael Louis FrontellaJune 26, 1949 - July 19, 2014Resident of San JoseMike, 65, passed away July 19. Beloved husband of 17 years to Yvonne, Stepfather to Nicole, Michelle, Papa to Joshua, Lyla, beloved brother to Deb, Gil, survived by his Mother Rose. Mike was loved by all and will always be in our hearts. Memorial service will be held Sat....

Joseph GamboaMarch 19, 1933 - July 14, 2014Resident of San JoseJoseph is survived by his loving children Joe Gamboa Jr., Lisa Clark, & his son in law Ernie Perez. Predeceased by April Perez. He will be missed by his sisters Minnie, Rosemary, Eva, Annie & Cathy & Brothers Bobby & George. Joseph leaves behind grandchildren, Randy, Terra & Camille &...

Edna A. Jones-BeckmannOctober 19, 1940 - July 17, 2014Resident of San JoseBeloved wife of Donald P. Beckmann. Loving Mother of Erik, Jennifer, Michael, Timothy and Angela. Adoring Grandmother of Joshua, Caitlynn, Alexander and Christopher. Loving sister of John Day and Jean Dougherty. Vigil service 7/27 at 7PM at Chapel of Flowers. Funeral Mass 7/28 at 10AM at Transfiguration Church. Burial...

David George FerrariMay 31, 1939-July 14, 2014San Jose, CaliforniaDavid (Dave) Ferrari died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Dave fought a valiant and determined battle with the devastating disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was ill for eight years; the last two, being extremely difficult. He never complained, only talked about getting better and hopeful a cure would be...

Arthur Mena Licon2/2/1945-7/2/2014Resident of San JoseMemorial service will be held in his honor on 7/19/2014 at 2:00pm at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home.

Robert A MartinezJune 7, 1947 - July 3, 2014Resident of RiverbankBorn in Hollister. Passed away after a 9 year battle with cancer. Robert was a long time San Jose Resident before moving to Riverbank. Survived by wife, Elena, children, Dan (Joi), Javier(Adline), Ralph(Balinda), Erica, 8 grandchildren & 9 brothers and sisters. Robert worked at the US Post Office for 39...

Tina Marie ButaitisMay 1, 1971 - June 29, 2014Resident of San JoseMemorial service will be held on July 12, 2014 at 4:00pm at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home

Chereith Ann MartinezFeb. 29, 1968 - Jun. 22, 2014Resident of San JoseFuneral service will be held Sunday June 29th from 3pm-9pm at Chapel of Flowers. Donations will be accepted at www.gofundme.com/ate788

Armando Turrieta BaezaJune 26, 1957-June 11, 2014Resident of Santa ClaraArmando Baeza passed away at his home in Santa Clara, CA. After a 12 year battle with diabetes. He was born to Ruby and Trini Baeza in Deming, NM. Armando relocated to Santa Clara, Ca in 1988. He became a supervisor of traffic safety control in the city of San Francisco...

Jesus 'Chuy' RamirezMay 17, 1923 - June 10, 2014San Jose, CaBeloved husband of Gabriela Ramirez,loving father of Mary Rivera [Carlos] and Tina Carrillo [Rich]. Adoring grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 9. Visitation at Chapel Of Flowers 6/18/14 from 3-9 with a vigil at 7:00 PM. Funeral mass on 6/19/14 at 10:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Burial at...

Ernesto Sr (Waldo) TamezJune 23,1961-June 7,2014Resident of San JoseBeloved son of Carolina Sanchez Tamez, Trinidad Tamez (deceased), Father to Angela Tamez Ferrel, Ernesto Jr, Tamez. Husband to Leona Antolino Tamez, Stepfather to Anthony Moreno and Paul Castro and Grandfather of 6. Brother to Lusita Reyes, Abel Sr. S Tamez, Maggie Marichelar, Janee Rodriquez, Albert Tamez and Rudy S. Tamez. He...

Ulysses Allen, Sr.12/26/1929-06/04/2014Resident of San JoseViewing 6/17/2014 at Chapel of Flowers from 5-9pm. Scripture at 8:00pm. Funeral service 6/18/2014 at 11:00am at St Paul Missionary Baptist church. 1930 E. San Antonio St. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Michael John McLaughlin08/04/1959-06/01/2014Resident of San JoseMike passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his loving parents, Jim and Karin McLaughlin. Adoring sisters, Mary McLaughlin and Margaret MowBray (Kevin). Cherished nieces, Shannon and Karley and nephews, Cody, Kyle, Cade and Dante. He will always be remembered for thinking of others before himself. He will be greatly missed. A...

Jean von KaenelNov. 29, 1927 - May 29, 2014Los Gatos, CAJean von Kaenel, 86, died peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on May 29th, 2014. Jean's Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, June 21st at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose 160 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112. In lieu of flowers, the...

Wilbur Bernard BeachamNov. 14, 1953 - Jun. 5, 2014Resident of San JoseSan Jose, CA – Wilbur "Toe" Beacham, 60, formerly of Youngstown, OH, went to rest in paradise Thursday, June 5, 2013 at Kaiser Santa Teresa Medical Center. He was born on November 14, 1953 in Gary, IN, a son of Harvey and Ideltra Beacham. Wilbur was employed with CTS...

Jimmy PeteAugust 18, 1955 - May 30, 2014Resident of San JoseJimmy Pete, son of Jimmy Pete Sr. and Etta Pearl Pete, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home in San Jose, CA. His loving and mighty heart lives on in his sons Nicholas Pete-Law, Quinton Pete, and Joshua Pete. He is also survived by his siblings Cherie Pete,...

Kenneth (Kenny) Keller5/11/1953-6/2/2014Resident of San JoseMemorial Service will be held June 7, 2014 at 1:00pm at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home.