San Jose, CA Obituaries

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....

HERNANDEZ, Tillie S. -- Entered into rest San Jose, CA July 4, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Manuel. Loving mother of Louie, Richard, Eddie, Robert, Rudy, Roy and Frank. Dear sister of Isabel, Vera and Jenny. Adoring grandmother of 37 and great-grandmother of 55. A native of Riverside, CA. Visitation Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. at CHAPEL...

MELERO, Victor Mike -- In San Jose, CA July 7, 2003. Beloved son of Calixto N. & Maria G. Melero. Adored grandson of Joseph Elijah Melero. Loving father of Joseph Anthony Melero, Pricilla Marie Melero, Melissa Irene Melero, Cassandra Perez Melero & Crystal Perez Melero. Dear brother of Calixto Jr., Melero, Johnny Melero, Alfredo Borrayo, Jose Borrayo, Maria Melero Aranda...

BONILLA, William Tovar (Gagie) -- Entered into rest on June 20, 2003 in Los Banos, CA. A native of Tulare, CA aged 58 years. Loving husband of Carol G. Bonilla. Father of Lorraine R. Sheirbon (Gary), William Bonilla, Jr., (Emily). Grandfather of Katrina Garcia, Angelina, Julie, Trinity Bonilla, Stephanie & Sarah Sheirbon and great-grandfather of Bethany Garcia. Also survived by...

GEORGE E. ROGERS, JR. Born May 7, 1955 in Oakland, CA. Entered into rest on June 20, 2003 in San Jose, CA. Loving son of Kay Nordini, stepson of John Nordini of Hayward, CA. Dear brother of Vickie Rogers of Fremont, CA. Father of Marcella, Rolando and Manuel Rogers of San Jose, CA. The children were his greatest pride. Attended...

ORTA, Clara A. -- Passed away in San Jose on June 21, 2003. Born in Coolidge, AZ on December 4, 1939. Daughter of the late Evaristo and Francesca Angulo. Loving mother of Henry (Laura), Mary (Gilbert), Adella (Joe), Louie (Kimberly), Tomas (Irene), Patrick, Manuel (Virgie) & Leticia (Jerry). Grandmother of 20, great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of the late Salvador,...

JACKSICH, Lucienne E. -- Born January 22, 1925, San Jose, CA to the late Raymond and Helene Linnebrinnen. Died June 21, 2003. Mother of Drew R. Jacksich. Grandmother of Matthew P. Jacksich. Mother-in-law of Beverly Jacksich. Graduated Santa Clara High School, 1942. Former office manager for SoftMaster. Family requests no flowers please. Spiritual bouquets or donations to the Santa Clara...

MENDOZA, Linda Diane -- was born July 6, 1957 in Tulare, CA. She entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2003 at the age of 45. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Edward Mendoza. She was a wonderful loving mother to Rosalinda Mendoza, Monique Mendoza, Michelle "NeeNee" Mendoza, Christina Mendoza and Eddie Mendoza Jr. A beloved plus devoted grandmother...

PEREIRA, Mary -- Mary Pereira passed away the evening of June 13, 2003 at the age of 107. She was the wife of the late Joseph Pereira. Mrs. Pereira is survived by her niece, Lorraine Nunes of Los Gatos, CA and nephew Arthur Ferriera of Ocala, FL; grand nieces Diane Wyant of San Jose, CA; Carol McNamara of El Dorado,...

MARDIS, Madessa (Punkin) -- In Santa Clara, CA June 9, 2003. Beloved wife of Dossie Lee Mardis, Sr. Loving mother of Shirley M. Scott, Lois F. Mardis, Dossie Lee Mardis, Jr. and Kevin D. Mardis. Adoring grandmother of five and great grandmother of one. Dear sister of five sisters and one brother. A native of Mt. Holly, AR aged 74...

KEELEY, Marie -- In San Jose, CA June 5, 2003. Loving mother of Jim, Ron, Ed, Judy, Todd & Patrick Keeley. Adoring grandmother of many grandchildren & great grandchildren. A native of San Pedro, CA aged 83 years. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003 at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. A...

PADILLA, Rosa F. -- died May 27, 2003 peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Peter G. Lopez. Loving mother of Tammy, Desiree, Valerie, Buddy, James, Joseph & Petey. Devoted daughter of Julian & Polly Ojeda. Dear sister of Julian, Richard, Rachel, Jennie, Liz, Ralph, John...

GUARDADO, Christine -- age 50 of San Jose, passed away May 28, 2003 with husband Ed Guardado, Sr., of 32 years by her side. Loving mother of Eddie Guardado, Jr. Cherished mother-in-law of Cynthia Guardado. Adoring grandmother of Eddie III and Elaina. Devoted daughter of Joe and the late Barbara Delgado. Dear sister of Kathy, Joanna, and the late Fernando...

WINCHESTER, John Lawrence -- Born March 30, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, John passed away May 19 with his loving family by his side. He was known as a kind and generous man always wanting to know how he could help. He is survived by Katherine his beloved wife of 17 years, sons Brad (April) and David (Eva), granddaughters Tait and...

GUIDO, Felix -- Born in Tulare, CA November 23, 1926, passed away on May 11, 2003 at home. Beloved husband of Hortense Guido for 54 years. Devoted father of Felix, Jr., Jacob, Marian, Mark and Alan. Loving grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 10. Also survived by 6 sisters, 3 brothers and many many nieces and nephews. He worked at...

VILLA, Jr., Carlos -- born on March 13, 1949. The bay areas most devoted and dedicated diehard OAKLAND RAIDERS fan, began his new journey on May 3, 2003. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years Mary Ann Villa. Determined and loving father of Teresa Ann Villa, David James Villa and wife Renee. A son of Amelia Villa, best friend...

HARLAN, Cleon C. 'Bud' -- born October 11, 1913 passed peacefully into the holy kingdom on April 23, 2003 where he will join his wife, 'Foofie', Frances Harlan. He is survived by daughter, Jacqueline Castruita, her husband, Hank Castruita, 4 grandchildren, Leanne, Cathy, Kellie, Scott and wife Toni , 2 great-grandchildren, Scotty and Lauren. Also 3 surviving sisters, Mary, Alice...

OLIVER, Ceskie Calvin -- in San Jose, CA, April 26, 2003. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Oliver. Loving father of Thomas Oliver, Debra Tovar & Sandra Mason. Dear brother of Bill Oliver & Mary Lou Bonkowski. Adoring grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 6. A native of OH aged 69 years. Funeral service Thursday, May, 2003 at 7:00 p.m....

RIVERA, Donato Jr. -- General contractor and Landscaper. A native of San Jose, laid to rest on April 24, 2003, at the age of 44 years. Loving father of Doreen, Leticia, Rosemary, Danica and Donny. Also grandfather of 6 and 1 unborn. Beloved brother of Oseas, Thomas, Obed, Joe, Gloria, Ruth, Dario and Abib Rivera. Funeral services will be held...

KIMBRIEL, Hulda -- Our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2003, in San Jose - age 94. Predeceased in death by her husband, L.A. Kimbriel. Survived by her daughter, Carolene Giluso, son-in-law Tony Giluso, and daughter Lorene Broderick. Loving grandmother of Gregory Giluso, Nancy Bravo, Matthew Giluso, Allen Broderick, JoAnn Broderick, Louis Broderick. Great-grandmother of 13. Born...