San Jose, CA Obituaries

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...

GORDON, George Robert (Robbie) -- in San Jose, CA February 10, 2003. Loving father of Doug Gordon and wife Kamalah. Dear brother of Annette McCarroll. Adoring grandfather of Pamalah, Samanthah & Jericho. Devoted uncle to Tracey and Tom. A native of San Jose, CA. Aged 64 years. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 6:00 p.m....

ANDREWS, Brother Fred M. -- in San Jose, CA February 13, 2003. A long time employee of Kaiser Permenente, Santa Teresa Community Hospital. A native of OH, aged 72 years. Visitation from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 22,...

Clyde Rosser (Ros Junior) Hoover, age 72, died on Jan. 31, 2003, in San Jose, Calif. He was a native of Winchester and son of the late Clyde S. Hoover and Leoma Stotler Grove. Brother of William (Buddy) Hoover of Bealton, Peggy H. Knowles of Dover, N.H., Marie H. Robinson, and Patricia H. Nichols both of Manassas.Private services will be...

SANCHEZ, Ricky -- In San Jose, CA February 10, 2003. Devoted father of Little Ricky, Zachary & Samara Sanchez. Loving son of Santos & Dorothy Martinez. Loving brother of Debra, Gina, Denise, Joey, Sonia & Fabian. Dear uncle to many nieces & nephews. A native of San Jose. Aged 43 years. Vigil service on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 7:00...

COTTRELL, Dorothy (Dottie) Belle -- Passed away peacefully at her home February 5, 2003. Age 75, a San Jose resident, native of California. Loving mother of son Dal Cottrell and daughters Carlene McKenzie, Barbara Schulenburg and Janine Ryan. Proud grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 1. Member and faithful servant of Cathedral of Faith over 25 years, 'Mama Dottie' to...

CARDENAS, Miguel Esteban -- in San Jose, CA February 2, 2003. Beloved son of Augie Garcia and Debra Avila. Dear brother of Reyna. Adored grandson of Alexandria Avila. Devoted fiancee of Martha Rico. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A native of San Jose. Age 22 years. Vigil Service on Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at...

BOYAJIAN, Barry E. -- In San Jose, CA February 2, 2003. Survived by siblings, Thomas Gardner, Margaret Gardner, Claudia Bogel & Christina Gardner, as well as many nieces & nephews. He is also survived by his close friends Doug & Ajmir Thompkins & Steve Amir. A native of Fresno. Age 42 years. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, February 9,...

GRIJALVA, Fernando Fermin -- left this world on February 2, 2003 to join his father, Alex Grijalva and brothers Manuel Garcia & Alex (Pelon) Grijalva. He is survived by his beloved mother Margaret Grijalva, his two beautiful daughters Selena & Christina & adored sons Sal and Isaac. He is also survived by his sister Mary, brothers Michael, Carlos, Richard, Steve,...

PATTON, Ruth -- In San Jose, CA, January 30, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Samuel B. Patton. Loving mother of Dennis Patton of Ukiah, CA & David Patton of Richmond, VA. Dear sister of Richard Mannhalter of Yreka, CA. A native of ID. Aged 85 years. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5, 2003 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at CHAPEL...

HILL, John B.-- in Santa Clara, CA. Beloved husband of Marion Hill. Loving father of Brian (Vivian) Hill, Jeff Hill & Sherilyn Hill. Adoring grandfather of Nicholas & Danielle. Dear brother of Patricia Huber. A native of Los Angeles, CA, aged 67 years.A Celebration of John's Life will be held Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Timothy's...

DURAN, Roberto-- entered into rest January 23, 2003 in Merced, CA. Adoring father of Evona, Alice, Sara & Robert. Loving ""Grandpa' to 13. A dear brother of 14 siblings. A native of San Jose, CA. Aged 51 years.Prayer services will be held Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose. Funeral...

RUFF, Margaret F.-- 83, of San Jose, CA died January 23, 2003. Survived by 2 daughters; Marie Carberry of Tahoe City and Terri Lampe of San Jose, 2 grandsons; Mitchell and Danny and 1 sister; Alda Chalmers of Durham, NC.Arrangements by CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, San Jose. Military services to be held at a later date.

RAY, Jr., Sagie-- in San Jose, CA January 22, 2003. Beloved husband of 53 years of Eunice Ray. Loving father of Rufus Love, Jr. Adoring grandfather of Rufus Love III, Steven Love and Brandy Love. Great-grandfather of Precious Bowles & Leilani Love. Dear brother of Helen Collier, Joyce Keith, Theodroe Caruthers & Dogan Caruthers. Also survived by a host of...

BRAVO, Marcia K. (Mitzi)-- passed away on January 18, 2003. She was born March 3, 1932 in Hollister, CA. Resident of San Jose since 1949. She married the late Louis Bravo in 1951.She was the beloved mother of Ray (Nancy) Bravo, Gary (Kathy) Bravo and Marc Bravo. Loving grandmother to Yvette, Mona, Jason, Vanessa and Louis. She was also a...

ANTE-VALENZUELA, Celia (Sally)-- Our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend of many entered heaven in the year of our Lord January 15, 2003. She was born in Filmore, CA and lived most of her life in San Jose, CA. At the age of 84, after a relatively short and very acute illness Mom continued her journey very...

MOTA, Esequiel ""Chique'-- entered into rest January 11, 2003 in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of Rosemary Mota. Adoring father of Esequiel Mota Jr., Anthony John Mota, Sandra Serranto, Sylvia Lopez, Elizabeth Ruiz, Cynthia Mota and Rosemarie Contreras. Dear brother of Vicente Perez, Marie Elena Archibique, Rosa Elia Vaquere, Alicia Guzman, Anita Rodriguez, Carmen Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez and...

MATTHEWS, Georgia Evelyn-- 80, born August 13, 1922 in Blacksburg, S.C. Entered into rest January 9, 2003. Devoted wife of 48 years to the late Richard E. Matthews. Beloved mother to Elaine Williams of Campbell, Sandra Haase of San Jose, Ruth Bourdon of Redding, Nancy Cowlishaw of Pocatello, Idaho, and Kate Matthews of Redding. Much loved grandmother of 20 grandchildren,...

HELZER, Dorothy Down-- 93, in San Jose, CA January 2, 2003. Beloved wife of the late David R. Helzer. A native of San Jose. Office manager of Keystone Company for over 32 years, formerly active in San Jose Day Nursery, Packard Children's Hospital Auxiliary, San Jose Historical Museum and First Congregational Church. She is survived by niece, Gloria Down Kubo...

MUNOZ, Rudy Sal-- entered into rest December 30, 2002. Born March 29, 1940 in AZ. Son of the late Frank Mercedes Munoz. Beloved husband of Barbara Jimenez Munoz. Father of Rudy Munoz and Vangie Fuentes of Santa Clara. Loving step-father of the late Mario Jimenez Jr., and Patrick Jimenez. Caring brother of Terry Clopton, Frank Munoz of San Jose, Mardi...