San Jose, CA Obituaries

Paul Junior Benabides Died 5/16. Visitation on Saturday, 5/23 at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose, from 3 - 9 p.m. Service at 7:30 p.m.

Lorraine (Phyllis) Rivera "Piliki" January 8, 1937 – May 1, 2009 Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Resident of San Jose since 1969. Beloved daughter to the late George and Rosalina (Rodie) Mara. Predeceased by husband James H. Rivera and daughter Jamie Rivera. Proud and dedicated mother of: Brad Rivera, Dean Rivera and Kimberly Orta. Not to mention her spoiled...

Maria Dorela Kennelley died 5/11/09, Memorial service on Mon. 5/18/09 at 11am at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Roman Gaeta, Jr. May 4, 1941 - May 11, 2009 Beloved husband of Margie Gaeta. Loving father of Eric and Brian Gaeta. Loving father in law of Karla Gaeta. Loving grandfather of Chianti and Evani Gaeta. Beloved son to the late Roman Sr. Gaeta and Maria Zabalza. Beloved brother to Augie, Peter, Manuel, Ruben, Michael, sisters Eleanor, Eva, Rosemary, and...

Jack Melville Grubbs Passed away May 12, 2009, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Carolyn Grubbs. Son of the late John and Ethelda Grubbs. Father of Timothy, Desiree, (Alden), Tanya, and Elliot. Brother to Judie, (Ronald) Carder and Richard (Kathy) Grubbs. Grandfather of three and Great Grandfather of one. A native of Wellington, KS. He was the former owner of...

Jack Melville Grubbs Passed away 5/12/09, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Carolyn Grubbs. Son of the late John and Ethelda Grubbs. Father of Timothy, Desiree, (Alden), Tanya, and Elliot. Brother to Judie, (Ronald) Carder and Richard (Kathy) Grubbs. Grandfather of 3 and Great Grandfather of 1. A native of Wellington, KS. He was the former owner of Year Round...

Sally Herrera In San Jose, CA 5-8-09. Vigil service will be held Thursday, 5-14-09 at 7 pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:30 am at St. Leo the Great. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Viola Jean Bailey King In San Jose, May 5, 2009. Memorial services will be held May 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Porferio C. Mayordomo In Stanford, May 6, 2009. Beloved husband of Elvira. Loving father of Nathaniel, Elmer (Arlene), Hyades, Porferio, Jr., (Diodel) and Darlene (Edgardo). Dear Grandfather of Zheny Gay (Francis), Ray Venn, Colen, Sed, Hyacille, Kay, Michael Ryan, Jed, Meg, Josh, Gabriel and Dex. A Native of P.I. Aged 93 years. Funeral Services on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at...

Frances V. Ivey Woodson Entered into rest April 30, 2009, in Quinlan, TX. Beloved wife of Anthony Zapata. Adoring mother of Connie Garcia, Mary Munoz, Delores Woodson and the late; Jimmy Palato, Tony Basques and Frank Basques. A dear sister of Richard Viveiros. A devoted grandmother of many grandchildren, and an aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin...

June Marie Williams 1927 - 2009 Born in Alabama, arrived in San Jose, CA as a teenager attending Lincoln High School. Employed at United Airlines in SF, B of A in downtown San Jose and General Electric in San Jose. Enjoyed sewing and reading. Excellent seamstress. Leaves behind loving sister Octavia Bachman and brother Edward Hacker, three Children, Diane Huff,...

Celestino Raul Gonzales Born Feb. 18, 1962, passed away April 15, 2009. His family moved from Bakersfield to San Jose in 1976. Founder of Sal's Carpet Care and avid Raiders fan, Sal leaves his wife, Anita Evans, children Sasha, Susan, and John Gonzales, grandsons Isaiah Gonzales and Landon Derby, siblings Virginia A. Gonzales and Jose A. Gonzales and many nieces...

Charles Nicholas Perez Sept. 10, 1946 - April 10, 2009. Born in San Jose, CA. Entered into rest after a lengthy illness due to complications of diabetes. Survived by sons Jason Marcus and Charles Jr., mother Jacobed Caravayo, brothers Larry, Benjamin and Timothy, 2 grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his father Joseph and closest sibling,...

Josephine Torian 86 years old. Passed on 3/21/09, she was preceded in rest, by her son Art Carrillo, Ed Carrillo & Patty Galves. Survived by 3 siblings, Millie, Lydia & Shirley & 10 children, Irene, Lil, Bob, Albert, Andy, Bonnie, Pat, Steve, Corina & Alex. 33 grand, 46 grt & 6 grt grt grand children. Memorial Service @ Chapel of...

Dorothy (Mickey) Saia 1/27/1928 - 3/17/2009 Born in New York, moved to California at age 16. Beloved wife of 60 years to Auggie. Devoted mother of Donald (Donna) Saia, Debbie Tracey and Shirley (Scott) Fleming. Grandmother of Janna, Sal, Jessica, Vincent and Anthony. Great grandmother of 7. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 4th, at 1:00 pm, at...

Evelyn Hammonds In San Jose, CA, Mar. 20, 2009. A celebration of her life will be held Apr. 1, 2009, at 11:30am at Bethel Church, 1201 S. Winchester Rd., San Jose. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Daniel Sanchez In San Jose, CA, March 26, 2009. Memorial services will be held Mon., March 30, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Amelia "Emily" Martinez Born December 27, 1929 in Holtville, California to Miguel "Mike" and Catalina Trujillo Sotelo died peacefully on March 22, 2009 in San Jose, CA where the family moved to some 35 years ago. As a devoted mother and home maker she raised eight children and volunteered tirelessly at her children's elementary school and Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Rudy Herrera 4-10-46 - 3-21-09 Survived by wife Hope of 49 yrs. Beloved Father of Alex (Tina), Lorraine (Jesse), Larry, Rudy Jr. (Corina), Paul, Rudy (Arlene) and James (Johanna). Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Vigil Thurs. at 7 pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass Fri. at 9:30 am at Most...

Julia Moreno Garcia Born March 1, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. Went to heaven March 21, 2009. Loving daughter of the belated Manuel and Esparanza Moreno. Loving wife of belated Perfecto P. Garcia. Loving sister of belated Eloise Martinez, Manuel Moreno Jr., and Ceciela Garcia. Julia's Legacy will live on. She is survived by her five children, David, Monica, Daniel,...