San Jose, CA Obituaries

Elizabeth Cruz In San Jose, Ca., Sept. 26, 2005. Age 75. Beloved mother of Robert Gonzalez. Vigil Service Thurs., Sept. 30, 2005 at 7:00 pm at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., SJ. Funeral Fri. 10:00 am at above chapel. Burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Jack Edward Simmons In Sunnyvale, Calif., September 25, 2005. Burial will be at a later date at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.

Patricia Adams Snyder Born on September 2, 1924, in Petaluma, CA. Passed away on September 24, 2005, in Santa Clara, CA. Pat grew up in Marin County and served in the SPARS during WWII. In 1946, she attended the College of Marin where she met her future husband Raymond Snyder. They were married in San Francisco on August 16, 1947....

Salvatore P. Oliveri In Palo Alto, CA September 18, 2005. Survived by Tina Broderick, sons, Marty Oliveri and wife Ginger, David Oliveri and wife Cheryl, daughter, Cathy Grimley. Step-daughters Jeri and husband Dave Apodaca, Judy Barragan and the late Kathy Brooks. Sister, Josephine Vaio, grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 12. A native of California, age 83 years. A member...

William Cruz Ramierez Entered into rest September 9, 2005 in San Jose, Calif. Beloved husband of Helen Ramierez. Adoring father of Danny, Raymond and Jo Ann. Devoted grandfather of 3. Age 67 years. Inurnment with military honors Friday, September 23, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara. Arrangements under the direction of Chapel...

Bill Kazumi Ishida May 1, 1917-August 31, 2005 Bill K. Ishida was born and raised on his parents' farm in Sacramento, CA. During WWII he served with the famed 442nd combat team comprised of Japanese-Americans. Disabled by his wounds, he received the purple heart. He was active in the Disabled American Vets for many years, eventually serving as Regional Commander...

Katharine Mildred White Age 87. Born in Germantown, PA 3/31/1918. Entered into rest 9/6/2005. Memorial services will be held Saturday September 17th at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112.

Raymond Bava 1922 - 2005 Age 82, died Sept. 12, 2005. Viewing at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2005 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 88 Race St., and San Fernando. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the above church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Leo the Great Church. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF...

Irma Breakfield In Los Gatos, Calif., September 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Breakfield. Loving mother of Janet McEnroe, Judy Patros and Joanne Beale. Dear sister of Ralph Bateman. Adoring grandmother of Gia Gilmour and Michael McEnroe and great-grandmother of 4. A native of California, aged 82 years. Graveside Services will be held Sunday, September 18, 2005 at...

Patrick Louis Garcia In San Jose. Age 59 years. Services to begin Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, from 2-9 p.m. Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Wed., Sept. 14th Graveside Service at Oak Hill Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m.

Jessie Danny Ramirez Age 57. Born in Yuma, Ariz. on 10/20/1947. Entered into rest 9/7/2005. Loving father to Joann, MaryAnn, Isabel, Benny, Jessie, Johnny Ray, Maria and Jessica. Grandfather to 17. Visitation will be Saturday, September 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. Second St., San Jose, Calif. Funeral Service will be at 6:00...

Gaston B. Stone Beloved husband, father, and brother entered into rest on September 6, 2005. He will be remembered as a patient and kind man who was never too busy to help his family, work in his garden, or enjoy all that nature has to offer. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his...

Henry James Santoro (Hank) Entered into rest on September 1, 2005. He was 77 years old. Born in Cambridge, Mass., he passed away in his home in San Jose, Calif. Hank moved to San Jose in 1946 and had multiple businesses. One of his best known was the Farm Milk Dairy Drive-In, located in Campbell. After starting up and selling...

Ruth Q. Dahl Entered into rest on September 3, 2005. She was survived by her siblings Jesus, Manuel, and Cecilia Quihuiz, her late siblings, Raymond and Joe Quihuiz, her three loving children, Cecilia, Evelyn, and Michael Dahl, her daughter-in-law, Michele Dahl, and son-in-law, Javier Gomez. Ruth was also survived by her grandchildren Mario Enriquez, Jr., Danielle & Nicole Dahl, Stephen...

Albert James Colla In San Jose, Calif., August 30, 2005. Beloved husband of Bobbie Colla. Loving father of John, Robert (Marlene) and Tom Colla. Adoring grandfather of Bobby (Jacque) and Kristi Colla and great-grandfather of Gianna Colla and Tyler Brown. Dear brother of Lou (Lee), George (Marty) and Richard Colla and the late John, Tony, Fred, Joe and Chester Colla....

Elena Chavez Reed In Madera, Calif., August 26, 2005. Devoted daughter of Francisco and Socorro Chavez. Loving mother of Frankie and Alicia. Adoring grandmother of Sasha. Dear sister of nine. A native of San Jose, Calif. Aged 51 years. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 2, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Marie Taylor Life time resident of Santa Clara Valley passed away on August 28, 2005 at age 79. She was a loving mother of four: Mike, Kathy, Russ and Judy. Also adoring grandmother of four: Lisa, Kim, Jason and Justin. She was great-grandmother of two: Rachel and Lauren. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m....

Maria De Los Angeles Sevillano'Mama' Maria Sevillano, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her home in San Jose, CA on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. Born on February 10, 1941 in Guanajuato, Mexico, she was the youngest of seven children. After her marriage to Miguel Sevillano in 1967, she left her own family in Mexico, to start...

Craig Lyle Goudy In San Jose, Calif., August 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Kim. Father of a precious little boy, Ryan Curtis. Craig also leaves behind his father, one brother and two sisters. This was a man of great intelligence with a spirit of adventure who experienced many diverse things in his life. His family commends him to our loving...

Alfred Dominguez Nanez In San Jose, CA August 18, 2005. Beloved father of Rebecca Feliciano (Thomas) and the late David Nanez. Adoring grandfather of Stephen, Christopher, Jessica and T.J. Dear brother of Manuel, Alice, Aurora, Arturo and Antonio. Alfred was pre-deceased by his parents Victoriano and Domitila Nanez and siblings Albert, Alfonso and Ana. A native of NM aged 78...