San Jose, CA Obituaries

UntitledTimothy Mark HoefelTim was born in Modesto, California on December 23, 1949 and passed away with his family by his side in Palo Alto, California on Wednesday May 3, 2006. He leaves those who will always love and remember him, five offspring, Timothy John (deceased), Tracy Louise, Tamra Marie, Ricky Robert, Alexi Ann; four brothers, Steve Hoefel, Ron Jones, Ken...

UntitledEsmeralda L. MaherAge 36 in San Jose, CA. Visitation will be Monday, May 8th from 2 - 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Funeral Mass Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church. Private Inurnment.

UntitledFlorinda Sanchez Diaz In San Jose, CA, May 2, 2006. Beloved wife of Frank C. Diaz. Loving mother of Frances (Joe) Martinez, Georgie Diaz, (Jesus Rodriguez) Luis, Ivan, Daniel (Susie) and Frank (Ann) Diaz. Adoring grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Fidel, Chata; Tony, Francisco, Cruz and Celia. A native of Iowa aged 75 years. Florinda was...

UntitledEsteban 'Quate' Rodriguez, Sr.Entered into rest May 2, 2006, in Modesto, CA. Husband of the late Bessie T. Rodriguez, father of Steven Rodriguez Jr., Anna Adayn, Laura Caudillo, Ray Tumlinson, Rhonda Arrendondo. Stepfather of 6, grandfather of 28, great-grandfather of 28 and great-great-grandfather of 4. Surviving brother Santiago Rodriguez and sister Nina Reyes. Uncle of numerous nephews and nieces. An...

UntitledVelma Irene CookIn Santa Clara, CA, May 3, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Calvin C. Cook. Loving mother of Barbara (John) Wilbur, Dwayne Cook and the late Kerry Cook. Adoring grandmother of David Cook and Jeffrey Wilbur.Visitation at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose on Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Burial...

UntitledRobert Lee MeltonPassed away April 30th, 2006 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Sharon Ann Melton for 40 years, loving father to Randy of San Luis Ayucan, Mexico and Dale of Portland, Oregon. Bob and his grandaughter Ruth Aileen (of San Luis Ayucan, Mexico) mutually delighted in each other. He is also survived by his older brother Dean...

UntitledTanya Lynette Williams-Rigmaiden Age 40, in Sacramento, CA. A Memorial service will be held Friday May 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA. 408-294-9663.

UntitledLarry Frank MeyerIn San Jose, CA April 27, 2006. Devoted son of Charles Meyer. Loving father of Joshua, Ian, Haley and Jack. Dear brother of Marsha, Sharon, Carol and Bruce. Dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Orange, CA aged 50 years.Memorial service will be held Friday, May 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at The Evergreen Valley...

UntitledLouis LomelinOn Thursday April 27, 2006, Louis Lomelin entered peacefully into rest in San Jose, CA, surrounded by his family at home. Louis was the son of Jennie Escarcega and the late Juan P. Lomelin. For 48 years a beloved husband to Mary Lomelin. A family man and cherished father to Jeanette (Steve) Quiroz, Louis Jr. (Alice) Lomelin, Ernie (Jackie)...

UntitledJosephin RodriguezPassed away peacefully on April 28, 2006. The loving wife of the late Margarito Rodriguez. Devoted mother of 12 children and a loving mother-in-law. Loving grandmother to 43 grandchildren, 86 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Manuel and Felicia Palacios. She was the oldest of 24 brothers and sisters. She truly enjoyed gardening, music...

UntitledGerald GutierrezAged 32 years. Beloved son of the late Cynthia. Dear brother of Juanita and Michael. Loving nephew of Uncle Ray and Aunt Rosario. A devoted uncle to Jasmine, and endearing cousin of Richard, Salena, Destynie and Isaiah.Friends are invited to a visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900...

UntitledAngelita M. Del ToroPassed away in Lodi, CA April 24, 2006 with her family by her side. Loving mother of Ramiro, Ricardo, Danny, Ernesto and Roberto Del Toro, Mary Aguilera, Evangelina Surdan and Sylvia Del Toro. Adoring grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 15. A native of San Antonio, TX aged 75 years. Angelita was full of life and...

UntitledLawrence Thomas Paradiso, Jr. (Larry) Age 61. A San Jose native passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday April 22. Larry attended St. Josephs, Bellarmine and San Jose State University. He then joined his father in the family business, Blossom Floral Shop which he ran until he retired in August of last year. He will be remembered for...

UntitledVirginia FazzioAge 94. Beloved wife of the late Charles Fazzio. Adoring mother to Joseph Fazzio of TX, Tony Fazzio (Carmen), Sam Fazzio (Verna), and Leona Best (Bob). Loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and 1 great greatgrandchild. Virginia had many many close and caring friends.She will be remembered for her love of friends and family, her Italian Christmas cookies...

UntitledRemigia Antonia ParraAge 73 in San Jose. Visitation will be Sunday, April 9 from 12 - 9 p.m. with Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Committal Service will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

UntitledKenneth Allen GrayJune 29, 1969 - March 29, 2006Visitation on Thursday, April 6, 2006 from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Service on Friday, 10 a.m. at the above chapel. Burial at Rural Cemetery, Stockton, CA.

UntitledMary S. FloresAge 91, of San Jose, passed away from this life 3/29/2006. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at the First Apostolic Church, 480 McCreery Ave., San Jose. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

UntitledLondy Joseph PetroniBorn on August 2, 1922 in San Jose, entered the heavenly gates on March 26, 2006. His family immigrated from Lucca, Italy in 1912, Londy was one of the pioneers of San Jose Orchards. His family grew apricots, prunes and walnuts on ten acres. Londy decided to plant and grow twenty acres of walnuts in South San Jose....

UntitledAnita G. LucioBorn in Texas December 22, 1926. Passed away on March 25, 2006. She is the beloved mother of 12 children, 26 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She brought much love and joy into our lives. We will miss you dearly. May God bless her. Now she begins her journey in heaven. Visitation will be...

Milton M. Silverstein June 4, 1923 - March 24, 2006 Milt is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ruth, by his loving children Charles (Sulin), Alan (Joanne), Lori (Robert), Jay (Alis), and Judi (Amiel), by 10 grandchildren, and by his sisters Sylvia and Evelyn. Born in Milwaukee, Milt joined the army in 1942 and served in WWII with...