San Jose, CA Obituaries

McDERMOTT, Genevieve C. (Jean) -- in San Jose, CA April 24, 2003. Beloved wife of Stephen McDermott. Loving mother of Robert Lews & Jeanne (Bill) McKown and step-mother of Don (Carol) McDermott. Adoring grandmother of Christopher S. (Michelle) D'Arcy and great-grandmother of 4. A native of Oakland, CA. Aged 88 years. Funeral service Monday, April 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m....

HAMM, Charles A. (Chuck) -- in San Jose, CA April 19, 2003. Loving son of Louise Taylor. A native of AR aged 65 years. Chuck was an active member of AA and NA. He was a certified drug and alcohol counselor. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living,k 1195...

CARTER, Norville Lee (Mercer) -- Died on April 9, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 61. Beloved wife of Daniel Carter, beloved daughter of Pauline Mercer and the late Robert Mercer. Loving mother of Shannon Johannes and mother-in-law to Greg Johannes. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Trevor and Samantha Johannes. Beloved sister of Diana, Bob and...

VIRAY, Gerardo G., U.S. Navy (Ret.) -- 56, born on February 17, 1947 and entered into rest on April 9, 2003 in San Jose. Beloved husband of Florence VIray. Loving father of John and Dennis Viray and Geraldine and Anthony Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ysabella, Joshua and Jonathan. Dear brother of Jun, Renato, Edmund, Gilda and the late Lamberto...

CONTRERAS, Guadalupe Ruiz -- in Modesto, CA April 8, 2003. Loving mother of Yolanda Quiroz, Jimmy Garcia, Ricardo Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Dolores Lozano, Lupe Miller, Susan Garcia, Fernando Manjarrez & the late Jesse Garcia. Adoring grandmother of 31, great-grandmother of 35 & great-great-grandmother of 4. Also survived by her su amigo Jimmy Garcia. A native of Mexico City. Aged 77...

LOUSTALET, Lucienne Ourthe -- Loving wife of the late Frank. Sister-in-law to Anna. Devoted aunt to Monique and Mike. Tata to Anna-Marie, Michael, Erin, Ken, Morgan, Gavin, Ian, Chloe and many nieces and nephews in France. Lucienne has many close friends including Roger, two Catherines, Jacqueline, Craig, Jaques, Nanette, Rick, the Buckland family and the late Louis and Jean. Lucienne...

REGAN, Judith Ann -- born October 28, 1953, died March 31, 2003. She was born to Bill and Ruth Soto and resided in Pico Rivera, CA until 1987 when she moved to San Jose, CA. Judith is survived by her husband of 15 years, Steve Regan and daughters, Megan Regan and Natalie Braxton, son-in-law Brian Braxton, grandchildren Whitney and Jaren...

ROBERTSON, Verna Mae -- in San Jose, CA on March 30, 2003. Beloved mother of Wayne Robertson. A native of San Jose, CA, aged 80 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2003 at 7:15 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose. Interment will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill...

MOCOGNI, Gladys E. -- Born July 8, 1919 in MS. Entered into eternal life March 26, 2003 in San Jose, CA. Survived by 1 sister, Jimmie & 1 brother, Alvin (both of MS); 3 children, Diane, Lester & Gene; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Viewing on April 3, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS. Funeral Services...

AMES, Ethel M. (Dolly) -- passed away quietly at her home on March 29, 2003. She was born in San Francisco on August 15, 1908. Her family moved to Honolulu where she spent her childhood swimming and diving for the Outrigger Canoe Club before returning to San Francisco. She attended Notre Dame at Belmont. Dolly worked for General Electric where...

KRUEGER, Louise Florence -- a longtime resident, entered peacefully into rest at her San Jose home on March 21, 2003. Born in Redwood City on May 2, 1916, she was 86. She is survived by her dearly beloved husband of 61 years, Armin. Loving mother of Fredrick Krueger and his wife Patricia of Santa Rosa, Florence Marchand and her hsuband...

VASQUEZ, Enrique -- entered into rest on March 16, 2003. He is survived by his wife Nora Vasquez of 40 years and children Dorlores Perez, Ruby Munoz, Richard Vasquez, Susan Garcia, Connie Rivera, Daniel Vasquez, David Vasquez, Jannie Ridola, Henry Vasquez and Arthur Vasquez along with 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also survived by his parents Santos & Juanita Vasquez...

MORENO, Esperanza Garcia -- was born to Julio & Eloisa Fierro Garcia on December 25, 1915. She was preceded in death by husband Manuel Y. Moreno and daughters Eloise M. Martinez & Paulita Moreno. Surviving off spring include Julia M. Garcia, Edward Moreno, Manuel (Nick) Moreno, Eugene (Gino) Moreno, Cecilia M. Garcia, George Moreno & Jean Moreno Ruecker. She is...

MICHAUD, Ray -- age 65, died on March 2, 2003, after a six year battle with miltiple strokes. He was a native of Nashua, NH, born February 26, 1938. Ray moved to the bay area in 1971. He was a jazz musician (drummer) and music teacher. His parents were also musicians. His father served as Concertmaster of the Nashua Symphony...

DETWILER, Royce 'Dale' -- 12 July 1927 - 14 March 2003. Born in Oklahoma City, OK to Albert and Alice (Hufstutler) Detwiler. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Married Louise Bennett on 29 May 1955. Two children: Susan Detwiler of Anchorage, AK and Nancy (Kevin) Bedel of Crothersville, IN. A professional Electrical Engineer, avid pilot and outdoors enthusiast. Member of...

NAJERA, Cora Chavez -- Entered into rest on March 12, 2003. Born in Stockton to Edward and Carmen Chavez April 22, 1935. A resident of San Jose for 45 years. She was a devoted and caring wife to her husband of 49 years, Michael Joseph. Devoted mother to Edward and Michael. Loved by her daughter-in-laws Sheri and Isabel. Loving grandmother...

CASTRO, Nicole Ivette -- in Santa Clara, CA March 7, 2003. Adored daughter of Maria Vasquez & Francisco Castro Sr. Loving sister of Celica, Lianna & Francisco, Jr. Devoted granddaughter of Ramon Vasquez, Nicolas Lopez & Dionicia Sosa Vdade Dominguez. A native of San Jose, aged 9 years. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St....

MORALES, Abel Moroni -- in Santa Cruz, CA March 7, 2003. Beloved son of Aponoio, Sr., & Santa Orta Morales. Loving brother of Apolonio Morales, Jr., Elizabeth Vasquez & Esther Navarro. Adored grandson of Guadalupe & Manuela Orta. A native of San Jose, aged 34 years. Visitation on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at CHAPEL...

BONDI, Ivan A. -- in San Jose, CA March 3, 2003. Beloved husband of 68 years of Jean Bondi. Loving father of Sister Yvonne Bondi, SND, John and James Bondi. Dear brother of Charles P. Bondi, Norma C. Giammona and the late Stella Moreno. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A fourth generation native of San Jose, aged 88...

BRIGHTBILL, Joan (Zimmerman) -- 71, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of San Jose entered into rest on Feb. 24, 2003 with her family at her side. Joan will be greatly missed by her beloved husband, Jack Brightbill, daughter and son-in-law Sue and Scott Few of Lima, OH, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Scott Morrella of San Jose and daughter Jane...