San Jose, CA Obituaries

STRONCER, Stephen J.-- in Santa Clara, CA September 4, 2002. Mr. Stroncer was born in New York City 81 years ago. He worked as a Physical Education Supervisor in New York City Schools until his retirement to Mountain View, CA. He is survived by his nephew, Robert P. McLean.Services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at...

LOPEZ, Peter Gregory-- In San Jose, Ca., September 2, 2002. Devoted son of Peter Lopez, Sr. of Newark and Antonia Barraza of San Jose. Loving father of Valerie Lopez and Peter G. Lopez, II both of San Jose. Dear brother of Jessie Ruiz and Marciano and Roseanne Vazquez of Modesto, Mario and Susan Cabrera, Kathleen Barraza, Louis Dominguez and Johnny...

AIELLO, Philip C.-- in Palo Alto, CA September 2, 2002. Beloved husband of Julia Aiello of San Jose. Loving father of Phyllis Dieter of Morgan Hill and Angela Fontes and husband Marc of Dublin. Dear brother of the late Peter and Eugene Aiello and Connie Doudell. Adoring grandfather of Philip, David and Lauren Dieter, Cristine and Alex Fontes. A native...

OWENS, Elizabeth N.-- entered into rest August 30, 2002 at home in Santa Clara, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Beloved wife of Paul K. Owens. Loving mother of Donna and Victor Grilli of Byron; Mark Wilson of Avenal; Barbara and Jay Moudy of Fremont: Paulla Pavlik of Stockton; and Paul Owens Jr., of Santa Clara. Dear sister...

COLE, Ethel Valentine-- entered into rest August 28, 2002. Ethel was born in Louisiana and lived in California for over thirty years. She was the beloved mother of Diane and Cordell and the loving grandmother of Patrick, Katrina, Leonard, Cordell, Christopher, Jasmine, Nerissa and Donald. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie and Ernest, and her son Ernest...

CENICEROS, Enrique-- entered into rest peacefully with his family by his side on August 27, 2002 at the age of 68. He is survived by his beloved sister Matilda Rivera and brother-in-law Simon Rivera and four loving children: Eva, Elisa, Ernie and Cecilia. Enrique is also survived by his adoring grandchildren: Valerie and her husband Mark, Derek, Mekey, Socorra, Renee,...

DIFFENDERFER, Margaretta-- entered into rest August 23, 2002, in Santa Clara, CA. Beloved wife of the late Dale S. Diffenderfer. Adoring mother of Ricky Diffenderfer and Kathleen Jarvis, Amy Diffenderfer and Peter Hofmann, Luci and Mike Spart, Darlene and Jerry Knickerbocker, and Peachy and Zain Schoonover. Devoted grandmother of: Steve and Lisa, Jed, Terry, Tony, T.J., Jenny, Eva, Andrea and...

VALENZUELA, Mauro-- passed away the morning of August 18, 2002 at the age of 62. He is the beloved father of Rachel Gonzalez and her husband Michael, Elizabeth Valenzuela and Mauro Valenzuela Jr. He is the loving grandfather of six.Visitation begins at 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday August 24, 2002. A Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the...

GRONLEY, Laif Eric-- was born and raised in Pleasanton/Sunol. Died Friday, August 16, 2002. he was 42. Laif was a graduate of Foothill High School, Pleasanton, playing in Foothill's Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band. He also was in Sunol's 4-H serving as president for a couple of years. Laif enjoyed camping, water skiing, music and building computers. He...

RODRIGUEZ, Merced (Meche)-- 95, of San Jose, born April 13, 1907, died August 14, 2002. She is survived by her children, Ignacio Mosqueda and Carmen Sanchez. Her sister, Dora Lubensky. She is the beloved grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 13 and great-great-grandmother of 1.Vigil service on Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd...

ROLLINS, Michele Lee Ph.D-- passed away August 6, 2002. She was a psychologist and a teacher. She is survived by her parents, Herbert and Roberta Rollins, brother and sister, Chip and Kristyn; sons, Christopher and Michael Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John O'Reilly and her grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Megan and Joshua.The Memorial Service will be Sunday, August 11, 2002...

D'ARCY, Lowell A.-- entered into rest August 4, 2002 in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy D'Arcy. Devoted father of Stephen D'Arcy and Vickie of Folsom, CA, Michael D'Arcy and Cathe, Mary Swanson and Ron of San Jose, CA, Carolyn Lenz and Rick of Modesto, CA, Denise Ocana and Ernesto of Danville, CA. Adoring grandfather of 14,...

SHIER, Thomas Gerrit-- passed away August 2, 2002 in San Jose. Tom was born October 21, 1944 in Honolulu, HI and moved to San Jose in 1946. He attended San Jose schools and San Jose State University as an industrial design major.During the 1960s Tom became a conscientious objector and served two years of community service. Tom was an artist...

JACQUES, Eleanor Christine-- in San Jose, CA July 23, 2002. Loving mother of Sharon Ramsey-Phelps, Jim Jacques, Jr., Tim Jacques, Lesly Jacques-Duncan and Rick Jacques. Dear sister of Helen Clark, Dee Puckett, Fern Furstenberg and Ted Stanley. Adoring grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of one. A native of San Jose aged 68 years.Visitation on Sunday, July 28, 2002 from...

MENDOZA, Tina L Montoya-- 41 entered into rest July 21, 2002, in Coalinga, California. Born and raised in San Jose, California. She was the loving wife of Ray Mendoza. Cherished daughter of Virginia Montoya and the late Steve Montoya. Beloved mother of Virginia (Crystal) Flores and her husband, Marcelino, Ephraim Rodriguez, Jr., Anita Rodriguez, Samuel Mendoza and Joseph Mendoza. Adoring...

ACACCIA, John-- In Santa Clara, Ca., July 9, 2002. Beloved husband of Catherine Acaccia. Loving father of John Roy Acaccia, Ronald Anthony Acaccia and Richard Acaccia. Dear brother to Erio and Zita. Adoring grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of five. A native of Stockton, CA. Aged 86 years.Funeral service on Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF...

HAYES, Donald R.-- in San Jose, CA June 28, 2002. Mr. Hayes was born in Merced, CA on May 1, 1932. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Beverly. Sons, Brad (Laurie) Hayes, Jeff (Carmella) Hayes & Chris Hayes; 7 grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Amanda, Logan, Melody, Hunter & Nathan. Don was a veteran of the US Air...

VALDERRAMA, Camilo Celi-- entered peacefully into rest surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in San Jose after a sudden brain aneurysm. ""Mel"" was born on July 13, 1925 in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines. He married Coronacion "'Connie"" Oppus on April 19, 1954 after an 8 month pen pal relationship which turned into a marriage of 48 years.He is...

AGUILAR, Kristopher Alex-- in San Jose, CA June 20, 2002. Loving son of Michael and Janet Conn. Dear brother of Misty Allen and husband, David. Adored grandson of Phil and Ruth Griffin of Oneida, NY. Adoring uncle of Bryan, Joshua and Natalie Allen. A native of Santa Maria, CA aged 27 years.Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2002...

AYALA, Amelia Barboaza-- in Fresno, CA June 13, 2002. Loving mother of Mary Marrufo & Raymond Martinez. Adoring grandmother of Luis, Erika, Anthony, Richard, Irene, Renee, Armando, Connie & Raymond, Jr. A native of AZ. Aged 78 years.Funeral service on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Committal service on...