San Jose, CA Obituaries

Joanne Nicolayson Went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2007. Born on September 28, 1929 to Russell T. and Mary J. Cripe in Santa Monica, CA. Loving wife of Floyd, mother of Nancy Nicolayson, Deanne Nicolayson, Tom Nicolayson, Suzanna Story and Cherylee Bolton, grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 28. Visitation will be held Fri., Oct....

Renaud Leopaul Tanguay My Dad, My Hero 7/23/30-10/13/07 After 11 months of the good fight against lung cancer, Reno was taken up in the Living Lords arms while at home with his loving family by his side. Reno was a native of Sanford, Maine before moving to the Bay Area in 1961. Reno served his country with the Navy during...

Epifanio "Chano" Parra 9/10/54 - 10/11/07 Epifanio Chano Parra born in Fresno, Ca September 10, 1954 passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Santa Clara surrounded by his family on October 11th after a brave battle with cancer for 2 years. Chano grew up in San Jose where he spent most of his life. After overcoming may obstacles...

Catherine Louise Shuck Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Santa Teresa Church, 794 Calero Ave., San Jose. Dinner, reception to follow, please bring finger food or dessert to share. Rather than flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to : San Jose Cursillo, P.O. Box...

Gabriel G. Garcia In San Jose, CA, October 7, 2007. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Burial at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, CA.

Edward Wesley Blanchard Passed away at the age of 69 on October 1, 2007 in San Jose, CA. He was born in Syracuse, New York, and had a distinguished Army career as a Commissioned Officer. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Subsequently his career followed the Army as a Program Manager for...

Jean Marie Trompeter Passed away in San Jose, CA on September 23, 2007. Private services are pending. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers (408) 294-9663.

Jose Maria Carvajal Mar. 21, 1932 - Sept. 29, 2007 Beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. A native of Del Rio, TX, he will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial Services will be held on Sat., Oct. 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA.

Minnie Chavarria Died on Oct. 4, 2007. Visitation on Mon., 10/8 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA with Funeral Service on Tues. 10/9 at the above funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment Calvary Catholic Cemetery San Jose, CA.

Cristina Lopez Go rest now Mom, Your life in eternity has just begun. This is so very hard, but it will all be okay, it isn't goodbye, we'll see you again one day. We love you and we'll miss you and at times it will be tough, but as with everything, God's grace will be enough. As we feel your...

Dora Gonzalez Pérez Long time citizen of San Jose, passed away at home early Saturday, 9/29. She was 82. Born in La Pryor, TX; at 13 she helped to raise her family after the death of her Dad. There upon they moved to San Jose. A member of the Catholic Daughters and co-founder of St. Maria Goretti Parish she was...

Jose Bejarano In Ensenada, Mexico. Services will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Chapel of Flowers, San Jose. Visiting 2-9 Vigil at 7 p.m. Service on 10-5 at above chapel at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Calvary.

Darlene A. Pasquinelli Passed away on September 24, 2007. She was born on August 21, 1942 in Syracuse, N.Y. Darlene is survived by her daughter Terrie Garcia (Pat), her son Gary Sokol (Jennifer), and her eight grandchildren: Jazzlynn, Daniel, Michael, Jozzie, Patrick, Vincent, Dante, and Laila. Darlene was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed greatly by all....

Victoria P. Enwiya Passed away on Sept. 26, 2007. Funeral Mass on 9/28/07 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church, 109 N. 1st St., Campbell, CA. Interment to follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Robert Nicolas Ceja Born June 20, 1968, 39 years handsome, entered into eternal life on September 19, 2007. Preceded in death by his father, Robert 'Indio' Ceja. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Ceja. Beloved mother, Victoria Diaz Brugge, and Dad, Steve Brugge. Loving and proud father to Phoenix Emilio and Seneca Raine. Adored brother to Mariah Giunta...

Damariz Bahena Bahena In San Jose, CA, September 17, 2007. Born May 29, 1984. Loving daughter of Gregoria Bahena and Maria Bahena. Beloved fiancee of Steve Vicari. Adoring mother of Ethan Vicari. Devoted sister, aunt, granddaughter, daughter-in-law and friend. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007, from 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San...

Raul S. Nichols Passed away in San Jose on 9/11/07; Visitation on 9/13/07 at 5:30 p.m. and Vigil at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers in San Jose. Service will be on 9/14/07 at 10 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers; Interment to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Samuel Anthony (Tony) Ruiz Passed away on September 8, 2007 in Campbell, CA. Viewing to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd Street., San Jose, CA. with Funeral Services folllowing at 5 p.m. at the chapel.

Mary Lee Francis 49, San Jose, CA, passed away August 30, 2007. Loving and devoted mother of Kristine Ardizzone and Christopher Soza, cherished daughter of Betty Dravis. Beloved sister of Debra Pangborn, the late Denyce "Neecee" Dravis, Mindy James, Robert "Uncle Bobby" Dravis, and Allison Rodriguez. Adored auntie of Melinda, Michelle, Shelli, Seth, Kimmy, Krystle & Cayla, great-auntie of Ashley,...

Joan Phyllis Wagstaff In San Jose, CA August 29, 2007. Loving mother of Gayle Arthur, Ted Gibson, Joyce Pike, Joanne Sosa, Teresa McCarthy and Jacqueline Ornellas. Adoring grandmother of 12 and great-grand-mother of three. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, aged 85 years. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a breast cancer survivor. Memorial services will be...