San Jose, CA Obituaries

Bernard SchaefersJan. 22, 1947 - Aug. 20, 2018Resident of San JoseBernard "Bernie" "Ben" "Uncle Bernie" August Schaefers, of San Jose, California, born on January 22, 1947 in Wenatchee, Washington, to the late Bernard Mary Schaefers and the late Marcella Gertrude Schaefers, passed away at age 71 on August 20, 2018 in San Jose, California with his children by his side....

ALLEN, Jenny Lynn Quick 71, passed away peacefully at family's home on July 30, 2018, in Healdsburg, CA. She spent much of her life in San Jose, retiring in Windsor, CA. She is survived by her only child, son Shawn Allen, her longtime companion Fernando Gonsalez, sisters Phyllis and Charlotte and brother Jim. She was preceded in death by parents...

Jenny Lynn Quick AllenResident of Santa RosaJenny Lynn Quick Allen, 71, passed away peacefully at family's home on July 30 in Healdsburg, CA. She spent much of her life in San Jose retiring in Windsor, CA. She is survived by her only child, son Shawn Allen, her longtime companion Fernando Gonsalez, sisters Phyllis and Charlotte and brother Jim. She was...

Karen Jane SweetlandOxnard, CAKaren Jane Sweetland, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home April 13. Born in Oxnard to a large extended family, Karen moved to the bay area and graduated from SJ State with a Bachelor degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Social Science. While at SJ State in 1971 she was one of the initiators of...

Karen SweetlandMay 29, 1943 - April 13, 2018CampbellKaren Jane Sweetland, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home April 13. Born in Oxnard to a large extended family, Karen moved to the bay area and graduated from SJ State with a Bachelor degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Social Science. While at SJ State in 1971 she was one...

Dora M. RiveraJune 28, 1926 - May 20, 2018San JoseDora Maestas Rivera, age 91, of San Jose, CA passed away peacefully on May 20, 2018. She was born June 28, 1926, just outside of Salt Lake City, UT and grew up in New Mexico before settling in San Jose, CA with her family. She was one of 10 siblings born...

Ralph RomeroJul. 27, 1925 - Mar. 26, 2018Resident of San JoseRalph peacefully entered Heaven's Gate at 92 1/2 years. He graduated from San Jose High, was a WWII naval veteran, a graduate of SJSU and a retired teacher from Willow Glen High for 34 years.Ralph married Florence Musso in 1950. She passed away in 1983. He is survived his wife...

Eleanor ChavezJan. 14, 1934 - Mar. 16, 2018San JoseBorn in Los Angeles, Eleanor attended Lincoln High school after moving to San Jose. When not studious, she loved music, dancing & movies. After meeting her husband she became a Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. Services will be held on March 25th, 5-9PM, Vigil at 6PM. View the online memorial for Eleanor Chavez

James L. HansenFeb. 27, 1938 - Jan. 30, 2018Resident of San JoseJames L (Jim) Hansen leaves behind wife Karen, sons Mike daughter-in-law Kristen granddaughters Hailey and Audrey and Tim daughter-in-law Sunin grandson Byron.Donations can be made in memory of Jim Hansen to Presentation High School or Bellarmine College PrepThere will be a celebration of life later this month details to...

EZOVSKI, JOHN M.70, passed away at home in San Jose, CA on January 29, 2018 after a 3 year battle with leukemia.He was born in Woonsocket, R.I. to the late John and Rita Ezovski. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 48 years, his daughters, Jennifer and Kristine, and his grandchildren, Arissa, Cassidy and John Boston. He is also...

Patricia Lynn CampbellMar. 13, 1969 - Jan. 29, 2018Resident of SacramentoThe daughter of the late Reverend Lee and Delia Campbell.Quiet hour will be Friday, February 9, 2018, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home. Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, 11:00am at Second Baptist Church 1327 Hancock Street, Redwood City, CA View the online memorial...

John Michael EzovskiJan. 10, 1948 - Jan. 29, 2018Resident of San JoseJohn Ezovski, 70, passed away at home on January 29, 2018 after a 3 year battle with leukemia. He was born in Woonsocket, R.I. to John and Rita Ezovski. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 48 years, his daughters, Jennifer and Kristine, and his grandchildren, Arissa, Cassidy...

Mary Louise Filice (Lulu)November 23,1924 - January 21, 2018San JoseMary Louise Filice (Lulu), transitioned to Heaven surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2018, at her home in San Jose, California. She was 93. Lulu was born November 23, 1924, to Samuel and Theresa DeBona in San Jose, California. When Lulu was six years old, she spent a year...

Reyes Aguirre AlarconResident of San JoseIt is with great sadness that the family of Reyes Alarcon announces his passing, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the age of 79. Reyes was born in El Paso, Texas on January 6, 1939. Reyes leaves his wife of 52 years, Jeannette and his children, Ray Jr, Diana, Victoria, Jeannette, Michael, and Amanda, 21...

Florence MarquezFeb. 8, 1931 - Jan. 5, 2018Resident of San JoseOn January 5th, our wonderful and loving mother joined our father, Deacon Phil Marquez, and brother, Larry Marquez, in heaven. As the surviving children, we will miss her deeply-- Phil Marquez, Jr; Barbara Marquez (David Ginsburg); Ernie Marquez (Kim); and Becky Marquez. Florence is also survived by her 7 grandchildren...

Isiah BreauxFeb. 20, 1923 - Jan. 2, 2018Resident of San JosePassed away peacefully at age 94. Born in Napoleonville, LA on historic Madewood Sugar Plantation. Honorably served in the US Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 10 years. Ike joined his brother in San Jose where he spent the rest...

Gerry J. GerrardJun. 20, 1947 - Dec. 9, 2017Resident of San JoseBorn in Vancouver, Canada, Gerry came with his family to San Jose in 1953. In 1966 he enlisted in the Army, serving first in Germany guarding the Berlin Wall, then as a reconnaissance in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1969. Gerry returned home, married...

Gerry J. GerrardJun. 20, 1947 - Dec. 9, 2017Resident of San JoseBorn in Vancouver, Canada, Gerry came with his family to San Jose in 1953. In 1966 he enlisted in the Army, serving first in Germany guarding the Berlin Wall, then as a reconnaissance in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1969. Gerry returned home, married...

Clifford Joseph FreitasJuly 29, 1940 - Dec. 29, 2017San JoseOur loving husband and father, entered into rest on December 29, 2017, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully next to the love of his life of 56 years. He was born in San Jose to Manuel and Elizabeth Freitas. Cliff graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory College in 1958. Afterward,...

Anthony "Tony" GrajedaOct. 10, 1930 - Nov. 30, 2017Resident of San JoseTony was a long time resident of San Jose who touched many lives with his gentle spirit and kindness in life. Tony enjoyed a fulfilling career of over 40 years working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed fishing, watching local sports teams, landscaping, and being with his family...