San Jose, CA Obituaries

AGUIRRE, Wilford R. (Tio Bubba) -- Passed away in Gilroy, CA September 15, 2003. Devoted son of Augustina DeJesus. Loving father of Maria Elizabeth Jones. Dear brother of Sylvia Chavez, Jane DeJesus, Victor M. Rocha, Bill Aguirre and Harvey DeJesus. Also survived by aunts, uncles and 24 nephews and nieces. A native of New Mexico, aged 43 years. Vigil Service...

KRUEGER, Armin Herman -- A longtime San Jose resident, entered peacefully into rest at his San Jose home September 18, 2003. Born in Denmark Wisconsin, September 29, 1917, he was 85. Loving father of Frederick Krueger and his wife Patricia of Santa Rosa, Florence Marchand and her husband Rene of San Jose, and Elizabeth Johannsen of Livermore. He is survived...

GHIORSO, Peter Louis -- In San Jose, CA September 14, 2003. Beloved husband of Virginia Ghiorso. Loving father of Robert (Darlene) Ghiorso and William Ghiorso. Dear brother of Clara Ferrari and the late Frank Ghiorso, Mary Ferrari, Angie Raynor, George Ghiorso and Gloria Ghiorso and brother-in-law of Eva Ghiorso. Adoring grandfather of James (Jan) Ghiorso, Lisa (Tom) Guzman, Dian (Richard)...

KELLEY, Elbridge G. 'Bud' -- In San Jose, CA September 9, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Elena Kelley. Loving father of Christine Enoli, and husband Joseph F., and step-father of David Ferrari and wife Marion. Dear brother of Frances Rackauskas of Daners, MA. Devoted nephew of Miriam Kramer of West Hartford, CT. Adoring grandfather of Douglas Ferrari, Susan Mikacich,...

ANAYA, Connie R. -- Passed away the evening of August 28, 2003 in Modesto, CA at the age of 69 years. Mrs. Anaya is survived by her devoted husband Gilbert G. Anaya, her sons; Steve, Eddie, Gary, her daughters; Lorraine, Adela, Annette, Johanna, one sister Josie, 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents Ysidro and...

JAMISON, Isaiah Darrick -- Aged 18 years. Entered into Glory, August 18, 2003. Survived by his proud parents Autry (Tina) and Arthur (A.J.) Jamison. His loving brothers and sisters J.C., Eboney, Trevon and Jasmine Jamison. His cutty Kevin Jones. Also survived by his momma Vic, Sis Amanda-Kai, bro's Abram and Andrew Alcantar. Grandparents Ms. Hazel S. Scott, John Mayberry, Erma...

MORENO, Manuel (Nick) Jr. -- Went to be with God Friday, August 15, 2003. Born in El Paso, TX on April 6, 1939, He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa C. Moreno, sons, Marcial Moreno and Omar Acevez and his only daughter Deborah Moreno, grandchildren, Omar Julianno Acevez and Leilah Tonatzil Acevez. Preceded him in death are his parents...

ALAIMO, Sarah R. -- In San Jose, CA August 5, 2003. Beloved wife of John J. Alaimo. Loving mother of Sandra, Marcella & George and step-mother of John, Jr., Debbie, Ralph & Sal. Dear sister of Katherine Knowlan. Adoring grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 4. A native of Ft. Myers, FL. Aged 76 years. Services will be held in...

GUTIERREZ, Isabel A. -- In San Jose, CA August 5, 2003. Beloved wife of Jesus Gutierrez. Devoted daughter of Lydia Garcia. Loving mother of Johnny, Lydia, Ruben, Rigo, Javier & Sally. Dear sister of Teresa, Lupe, Frank, Chris, Tony & Josis. Adoring grandmother of 14. A native of Lawton, OK. Aged 68 years. Vigil service on Sunday, August 10, 2003...

ALVAREZ, Rebecca Garza -- In Castro Valley, CA August 4, 2003. Beloved daughter of Viola Alvarez of San Jose. Beloved sister of Frank Martinez of San Jose, Lupe Martinez of Hayward & Ralph Alvarez of San Jose. Loving wife of James Gonzales of Hayward. Dear aunt of Angelina, Elijah, Izais and Jimmy, all of San Jose. A native of San...

HELMKE, Victoria Ann Yglesias -- In San Jose, CA August 3, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Ernst P. Helmke. Loving mother of Pamela Helmke, Brenda Smith, Renee Holstein & Melanie Helmke. Adoring grandmother of Kyle Smith, Jeremy Dutcher & Kira Smith. Dear sister of Francisca Y. Paradiso & sister-in-law to Anthony Paradiso. Devoted aunt of Diana Paradiso & many...

GANN, Ellard Raoul -- Passed away peacefully in his home in San Jose, CA on Saturday, July 19, 2003 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in San Francisco 69 years ago to Millard and Elsie Gann. Ellard spent his youth playing in the hills of Saratoga, boating on Clear Lake and going to summer camp in...

MARQUEZ, Nicholas Abel -- in Menlo Park, CA July 20, 2003. Devoted son of Denise Grande and Manuel Marquez and step mother Maria Marquez. Adoring grandson of Irene and Ray Mulder, William Thomas Strobehn, Ruby Gonzales, Abel Marquez and great grandmother Agustina Marquez. Loving brother of Joshua, Andy, Gabriel Marquez, Rocky, Barbara, Joe, Layla Baca, Kyle and Jessica Cruz. Dear...

HARDIN, Esther -- In San Jose, CA July 16, 2003. Loving mother of Mary Garcia and son-in-law Frank Garcia. Adoring grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of 5 living & 3 deceased. Aged 86. Vigil service on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Mass on...

ROYBAL, Pete -- In loving memory of Pete who passed away on July 9, 2003 in San Jose, CA. He was 63. Father to Pete, Jeff, Sunshine, Freedom, Thunder, Simon and grandfather to LaTrece. Services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Gathering to follow.

ROYBAL, Pete "Mustache Pete" -- passed away on July 9, 2003 in San Jose, CA. He was 63. Survived by brothers and sisters: Louisa Zornes, Helen Rivera, Adam Roybal, Dee Roybal, Victor Armijo, Eva Toni, Dale Armijo, Chuck Armijo all of Denver, CO and Dave Armijo. Pete lived in San Jose with two of his children Freedom Roybal and Sunshine...

SARGENT, Ann P. -- 3/29/42 - 7/10/03 Anne, born in San Francisco, California on March 29, 1942, passed away at home with family in San Jose, California on July 10. Ann is survived by her daughters Loree Bettencourt, son-in-law John Bettencourt of Livermore, and Cathy Shedrick of New York. Grandchildren Johnny, Justin Bettencourt of Livermore and Gena and Loree Milton...

SIORDIA, Surfin Jesse Manuel Jr. -- March 2, 1971 - July 8, 2003. 32, son of Jesse Manuel Siordia Sr., and Maria (Pinky) Siordia, husband of Kimberly Siordia, father of Jesse Siordia III (Jippidi), Rhandy Siordia (Flea), and Seth Siordia (Little Prince). Friend to Jippidi & Flea's mothers Roseanne Gaska and Cindy Pozas. Brother of Rachael Scott and Richard Siordia....

LAZZERI, Michael -- Native of San Jose, CA, 45 years old, left this life on July 7, 2003 after a long illness. Loving son of Joyce and the late Virg Lazzeri. He leaves his brother, David and son, Anthony both of San Jose. Michael was the owner and operator of Netfund Mortgage Company. A Celebration of his Life will be...

GARCIA, Raymond R. -- In Baldwin Park, CA July 4, 2003. Beloved father of 2 sons and 2 daughters. Dear brother of David Garcia, Mario Garcia, Esther Valdez, Mary Benavides, Albert Garcia all of San Jose and Salvador Garcia of Santa Ana. Loving companion of Eva. Survived by numerous other family members. A native of San Jose, aged 62 years....