San Jose, CA Obituaries

Lillian H. LeonResident of San Jose Feb. 6, 1924 - June 8, 2011Entered into rest surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Alice Camacho, Virginia Leon, Raymond Leon, Angie Martinez, Rudy Leon, and Yolanda Leon. Loving grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother to 15.Friends & Family are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:00...

Placida De WittResident of San Jose Sept. 2, 1916 - June 9, 2011Placida "Pat" De Witt, born in Ontario, CA raised in Silicon Valley area was a wonderful mother, sister and wife to her large family. Born the first of many children, she raised her own 3 children to embrace life and strive to succeed. Pat was a passionate ambassador...

Linda Rodriguez AzevedoLong time resident of San Jose 01/13/1949 - 05/27/2011Linda graduated from SJSU with her M.A. in Counselor Education and B.A. in Social Science. She worked as a social worker for the disabled. She passed away due to complications from Scleroderma and Pulmonary Hypertension. She is survived by her husband Thomas Azevedo. Beloved mother of Kenneth Prenger Jr., Tammy...

Deon "Buddy" Nathan Peevyhouse Jan 9, 1970-May 12, 2011Resident of San Jose Buddy passed away at home May 12th, 2011 surrounded by loved ones.Joining his beloved mother Rosie and brother Joseph in heaven. Born and raised in San Jose, CA where he met the love of his life at the age of thirteen, his Maggie.Buddy will be deeply missed by...

Jose "Tim" MartinezOct. 28, 1938-May 7, 2011 Resident of Alviso Survived by wife of 55 years Mary B. Martinez. Children: Marie Christine Martinez, Geraldine Martinez, Josephine Chagoya (Jimmy), April Trevena (James), Timothy Martinez (Linda). Grandchildren: Mary Alice Martinez, Anita Miller, Claudia Martinez, Raymond Garcia, Michael Delgado, Anthony Delgado, Vanessa Martinez, Eddie Chagoya, Jesse Delgado, Christopher Charles, Patrick Delgado, Timothy "Santana"...

Vidal B. Ramirez, Jr.Resident of San Jose 7/8/1927 - 5/7/2011Vidal, the youngest of 6 children, preceded in death by Vidal S. and Teodora B. Ramirez and his 5 siblings, was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico.The family moved to California when he was 10 and settled in Newark, CA. Here he went to school and began working until he joined the...

Mary C. GuillenResident of San Jose Born in Salinas, CA on 9/6/1936. Passed away peacefully at home on 4/23/2011, after a brief battle with cancer. Loving wife of 54 years to the late Bartolo B. Guillen. Survived by 4 children: Terri Torres, Cathy Garcia, Bart (Betty) Guillen & Tomas Guillen; 7 grandchildren: Marisa, Anthony & Gregory Torres, Erika (Dewayne) Zimmer,...

Edward Michael KellyResident of San Jose Nov. 20, 1916 - May 1, 2011Loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away surrounded by family on May 1, 2011. Ed was born and raised in Salinas, California, the son of Edward M. Kelly and May Marguerite Pierson. Ed went on to graduate from Santa Clara University in 1939 with a...

Juan E. BarrientesResident of San Jose 3/27/1940 4/17/2011Juan E. Barrientes was the founder and executive director of "Casa Raza". Juan was an avid community activist and organizer, he was a remarkably positive person who gave support to all the people who were fortunate enough to know him and befriend him. Juan passed away on an early Sunday morning, beginning the...

Dora C. TorrezResident of San Jose 12/19/37 - 4/16/11Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Dora, beloved wife of Cruz E.Torrez, mother of Michael (deceased), Cynthia (Matias), David (Cindy), Christopher (Olivia), Victor (Christine) & Timothy (Theresa). Loving grandmother to Norma, Joshua, Jorge, Lauren, Christopher, Aaron, Cassandra, Alejandro, Kaitlyn, David, and Brenda. Her father Pablo Chavez, and mother Cleo Caballero...

Valdemar Simon Garcia, Sr.Feb. 27, 1925 ~ April 12, 2011Resident of San Jose Valdemar Simon Garcia Sr., Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend will be greatly missed. Dad was surrounded by loved ones as he passed into eternity with his Savior, Jesus Christ on April 12, 2011. He was born in Ojai, California. He is our hero....

Joe Morales GarciaResident of Santa Clara After a long battle with cancer, Joe died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Del Rio, Texas on June 14, 1926 to Jose and Juanita Garcia, he moved to California in 1940. Joe was a retired heavy equipment operator and proud member of the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 since...

Matilda Diana BeltranResident of San Jose Oct. 14, 1939-April 7, 2011. Memorial Service Tuesday April 12, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA.

Anita MarquezResident of San Jose Jan. 28, 1924-Mar. 30, 2011 Beloved mother of Robert, Sandra, Suzan, Sylvia, Saadia grandmother of 8 great-grandmother of 3.Viewing will begin at 5p.m. with a service to be held at 7p.m. on Wed. April 6th at 281 North 33rd St. San Jose. Funeral service at the above address will be Thursday 4/7 at 10a.m. Interment...

Marvin Lee Derry 'Marvelous'Resident of San Jose Went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2011. He is survived by his children Cheryl Rasmussen (Chris), Crystal McKay (Rich), Kim Maruffi and John Maruffi. Cherished grandchildren Kyle, Korinne, Alexander, Anna and Lukas. He is preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend Patricia Jean Derry and now is...

Maria (Olivia) OrtizResident of San Jose 1/29/1927 - 3/24/2011Loving Mother and Friend to sons Frankie and Robert. Survived by granddaughters Michelle and Lauren and daughter-in-law Cheri. Rosary Tuesday 3/29/2011 at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. Funeral Mass Wednesday 3/30/2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe 2020 San Antonio St., San Jose.

Linda Joanne SanchezResident of San Jose Was born in San Francisco on May 22, 1956 to Heladio and Eleanor Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She grew up in the Gardner area of San Jose and later moved to Milpitas. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and San Jose State University. During her career she worked for the...

Maurice DokesResident of Sunnyvale 7/3/1945 - 3/13/2011Survived by daughter, Mary Jo McSwain, brother, John (Sylvia) Dokes, sister-in-law, Cordula Dokes, step children, Naomi, Pina, Eunice, Melanie and Dexter. A native of Little Rock, AR, aged 65 years. Funeral Service on Tues, 3/22 at 11am at Mission City Memorial Park in Santa Clara. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of Flowers.

Anthony "Nin" Carcione May 31, 1931 - February 28, 2011Life Long San Josean SMILE ~ This is a joyous remembrance of a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and musician.Nin was the 2nd. born to Antonia and Gaetano (Tony) Carcione and his sister Mary on Memorial Day, 1931, in San Jose. Nin, like most youngsters in "the old days,"...

Paul V. ChavezResident of San Jose Passed away March 6, 2011. Paul was born in Jerome, AZ to Pablo and Cleo on May 27, 1936. After serving in the United States Air Force, Paul worked as an electrician before becoming an avid bingo player and coordinator for bus trips to casinos and bingo halls. Paul was preceded in death by...