San Jose, CA Obituaries

John B. Martinez Entered into rest on November 13, 2008, age 83. A native of Camarillo, CA, and raised in Santa Paula, CA. He is survived by loving wife, Cecilia and beloved children Gloria, John, Fredrick, Anna and Christina, 14 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Viewing will be held at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd...

Nicholette Marie Gomez In San Jose, CA November 9, 2008. Beloved wife of Arturo Gomez. Devoted mother of Emily Gomez. Adored daughter of Ralph and Margaret Parker. Dear sister of Ralph Parker and Christine Bouvia. A native of Salem, OR, aged 26 years. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Jubilee Christian Center, 105...

Roy Robert Perez, Sr. Aug. 28, 1940 - Nov. 11, 2008 Services at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, 10 am - 6 pm. Vigil at 2 pm.

Ruth Silverstein Succumbed to Leukemia on Nov. 11, 2008 at the age of 85. Ruth was born in Linden, NJ in 1923. She married Milt in 1946 after he returned from war and they settled in Chicago where Ruth worked for the Manhattan Project until they started their family. They moved west, living in LA, HI, and finally settling in...

Vivian B. Ojeda Our beloved mother and grandmother Vivian B. Ojeda, passed away on October 30th at 74 years. Born in Riverside and moved to San Jose with her late beloved husband Rito C. Ojedo, where they raised eight children. Vivian is survived by her four daughters, 1 son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held on November 11th...

Sam Ross Piraro In Los Gatos, CA October 29, 2008. Beloved husband of 60 years to Sally Piraro. Proud father of Sam Piraro (Baseball coach at San Jose State University) and Stuart Piraro (Baseball Coach at Lincoln High School). Proud father-in-law of JoAnn Piraro. Adoring grandfather of Jason and Jenna Piraro. Dear brother of Irene Butera and beloved brother-in-law of...

Anthony Quintero May 10, 1917 - October 26, 2008 Anthony Quintero was born to Maria Quintero, his father Antonio Galaz died of the Influenza, prior to his birth. As a young child, during the Great Depression, he worked to help support his mother and his younger twin sisters. He was very ambitious as a young man, and started and owned...

Anthony Quintero Born: May 10, 1917 Died: October 26, 2008 Anthony Quintero was born to Maria Quintero, his father Antonio Galaz died of the Influenza, prior to his birth. As a young child, during the Great Depression, he worked to help support his mother and his younger twin sisters. He was very ambitious as a young man, and started and...

May 10, 1917 ~ Oct. 26, 2008 Resident of San Mateo CountyAnthony Quintero was born to Maria Quintero, his father Antonio Galaz died of the Influenza, prior to his birth. As a young child, during the Great Depression, he worked to help support his mother and his younger twin sisters. He was very ambitious as a young man, and started...

Raul P. Miranda In San Jose, CA on October 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Tommie Miranda. Adored father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle & brother to many. A native of Los Angeles, CA, aged 78 years. Viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Vigil services will...

Tillie Lopez (Sonora) March 14, 1925-Oct. 24, 2008 Services to be held Saturday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112.

Tomas R. Felan, Jr. Feb. 15, 1976 - Oct. 19, 2008 Passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 19, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents Rosalinda and Tomas Sr. Beloved father, brother. He will be missed dearly by many family and friends. Vigil Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 South 2nd St....

David Rodriguez In San Jose, California on October 19, 2008. Services will be held October 23, 2008 at 6:00pm @ Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, CA.

Larry Howard Pool In San Jose, CA October 14, 2008. Beloved son of the Mahlon H. and Isabel F. Pool. Loving father of Lisa Osorio (Jose). Dear brother of David Pool (Ellen), Joyce Taormino (Mel) and the late Brian Pool. Adoring grandfather of Luis and Joel Osorio. A native of Winnebago, MN, aged 68 years. Private services to be held....

Charles Dale Wagnaar March 22, 1936 - Oct. 11, 2008 Red, as everyone knew him, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday. He was sitting next to his wife " the Love of his life" Martha Wagnaar, who has been dealing with Cancer and Alzheimer's. It was their 50th wedding anniversary. Because of Mom's condition we are only having a viewing on...

Soledad Carrillo Partida In San Jose, CA October 9, 2008. Wife of Antonio Partida for 32 years. Survived by her children Tony, Jr., Armando, Jose Luis, Gabriel Partida, Gloria Carrillo, Alicia Montes, Olivia Ortega, Leticia Martinez, the late Arturo Partida, and her sisters Andrea Caro and Emilia Guzman. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A native of...

Art Marine Born July 18, 1954, died September 30, 2008. Devoted father of Krystal Dawn Marine; beloved brother of Lali Ramirez and Vincent David (Sandi) Marine. Loving Tito to Julia Ramirez and Vincent Ramirez; dear uncle of Coltette Lindemann, Robert Miles, Lynda Medeiros, and Lisa Doherty. Proud Grandpa of Lorenzo Nava and Nia Nichols. Son of the late Vincent and...

Valentine Q. Barrera 3-28-53 to 9-30-08 Survived by his loving sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Vigil 7pm, Chapel of Flowers, San Jose, Tuesday, October 7, Mass Sacred Heart Parish 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 8.

Esther D. Sabala Born 2/6/29, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Reno, NV, on 9/29/08. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Sabala Sr. Loving mother of Linda (Rick), Cachi, Nono (Gloria), Carol (Joe), Sally, the late "Jimmy Jam", and Gina (Jesse). Grandmother to the late "Weazer", Rachel, Tina (Marcus), Joey, Funky, Lolo (Yolanda), and Missy. She helped raise...

Angie Votano Ribeiro Was called home by our dear Lord on September 30, 2008. She is the beloved mother of Georgette and Rick and mother-in-law of Carol. The proud grandmother of Sarah, Amy, and Armando and great-grandmother of Isaiah. The sister of Mary and Rose and preceded in death by husband George, mother Rose, sister Mickey, and brothers Rocci and...