San Jose, CA Obituaries

ALCORCHA, Albert Zamora-- born October 7, 1942 in Niles, CA passed from this life at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on June 10, 2002 in San Jose, CA after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. Beloved husband of Jesusita. Loving father of Alita Liscano, Juan Reyes, Rio Alcorcha, Priscilla Alcorcha and stepfather of Ruben Castillo. Grandfather...

BALLENTINE, Barbara Marie-- In San Jose, CA June 12, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Ballentine, Sr. Loving mother of Marie, Suzanne, Richard J. Jr., Thomas & Mary. Dear sister of Catherine, Doris, Rita & Lee. Adoring grandmother of Jon, Aaron, Andrew, Stephen, Jaclyn, Tina & Richard J. III and great-grandmother of Shawn, Tiffany, Eric, Isiah, Justus &...

MEDINA, Regina T.-- in San Jose, CA June 5, 2002. Beloved wife of Andrew R. Medina. Loving mother of Felix Moreno, Anita Katich, Gilbert Rosales and the late Andres Medina. Dear sister of Louis, Vidal, Patrick, Doreen, Olivia, Christine and the late Robert Martinez. A native of Canada aged 48 years.Vigil on Monday, June 10, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at...

FAERBER (nee Bourke)-- San Jose CA, June 6, 2002 at her residence, peacefully. Philomena Maria beloved wife of Randall. Sadly missed her husband, by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and by her many friends and neighbors. May she Rest in Peace.Born September 12, 1931 in County Tipperary, Ireland, daughter of George and Josephine Bourke, Philomena spent all her life...

ABERNETHY, James Ernest-- in San Jose, CA June 4, 2002. Loving father of James and Jeannie Abernethy, Scott and Carol Abernethy and Cheri and Chris Abernethy Johnson. Dear brother of Robert Abernethy. Adoring grandfather of Sidney, Cash and Ashley. A native of San Francisco aged 58 years.Funeral Service on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS,...

VALINE, LORRAINE MARIEA Pocket Area family loses the matriarch of a Portuguese farming family. Born on October 22, 1919 and died peacefully on June 4, 2002 in her home in the Pocket Area. Preceded in death by husband Joseph L. Valine, parents Frank and Mary Rogers. Beloved mother of Rosemary Wood (Ron), Carol Zarek (David), Roger Valine (Marie), and Kevin...

SANCHEZ, Arthur Toby-- in San Jose, CA May 27, 2002. Beloved husband of Shawna Sanchez. Adoring father of Alexis Rae Sanchez. Devoted son of Pamela Aguilar and Tutie Sanchez. Dear brother of Bobbie Aguilar, Melisa & Francisco Sanchez & Johnny & Joseph Sanchez. Also survived by his extended family Cheryl Concello & Clara Cartillar as well as numerous aunts, uncles,...

MARQUEZ, Rene L.-- in San Jose, CA May 22, 2002. Beloved husband of Jan Pena. Loving father of Isaac Marquez, Sr. Dear brother of Bob, Monica, Barbara, Benedict, Mandy & Ruben Llamas, Martha Zapata & Rita Randall. Adoring grandfather of Isaac Rene Marquez, Jr. A native of San Jose. Age 50 years.Funeral services on Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 6:00...

LOPEZ, Maria Antonia-- in San Jose, CA May 16, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Gilberto Lopez. Loving mother of Rosa and Delfino Espinoza, Gilbert, Jr., and Stacey Lopez, Rosario Alvarez, Arturo Lopez, Gloria and Francisco Velesquez and the late Francisco Lopez. Adoring grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 28. A native of Mexico aged 77 years.Funeral Services have been...

GALLEGOS, Gabriel Flores-- entered into rest May 16, 2002 in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of Anita Gallegos. Devoted father of Gabriel Jr., Teresa, Rebecca, Ana and Esther Gallegos, and Naomi Villasenor. Dear brother of Amador Gallegos and Carlotta Lopez. Adoring grandfather of seven, and dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew...

SEIMENS, Dorothy E.-- went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2002 at age 79, in San Jose, CA. She worked locally as a Medical Transcriber for many years. She enjoyed singing and was a friend to the friendless.She is survived by brother William Seimens and wife Louise, brother Robert Seimens and wife Betty, sister Verna Reddig as well...

VIRTS, Jay-- in San Jose, CA May 12, 2002. Beloved husband of Patricia Virts. Loving father of Jed Virts, Robyn Virts and Nedra Sorensen. Dear brother of Sam Virts. Adoring grandfather of 6. A native of KS. Aged 83 years. Jay was a 42 year member of AA.Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at...

MARQUEZ, Tony-- Passed away in San Jose on May 1, 2002. Beloved father of Tony Marquez, Patricia Marquez, Nancy Marquez and his devoted wife Hope Marquez. Loving grandfather of Valentina Ramirez, Fred Rodriguez, Bella and Hannah Marquez. Also leaves behind loving brother Paul Marquez and deceased brother Robert Marquez. A master of his trade, Tony successfully worked and ran his...

MENDEZ, Carlos ""Fish""-- in San Jose, CA April 30, 2002. Beloved son of the late Carlos and Enriqueta Mendez. Loving brother of Grace Mendez & Albert Mendez. Dear uncle of Angelica, Emilia, Patricia, Melissa, Cynthia, Santito, Ruben, Oscar & Jaido. Brother-in-law of Patricia Martinez. Step-father of Joseph & Reyna. Long time friend of Racheal Sotello. A native of Martinez, CA....

MURDOCK, Leonard ""J""-- in San Jose, CA May 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Gwen Murdock. Loving father of Heather Murdock & Jennifer Newton both of San Jose & Annette Kirtner of Clarksburg, WV. Dear brother of Hazel Nelson of Columbia, TN, Tina Torrez of Sierra Vista, AZ, Bill & Donald of Remus, MI, Jim of Kenai, AK, John of Vancouver,...

GONZALES, Mario DeAngelo-- entered into rest in San Jose, CA April 28, 2002. Beloved son of Morris Paul Gonzales & Lupe Ortiz Peralta. Loving father of Mario, Jr., Angelo, Joseph & Marissa. Dear brother of Paco, Matthew & wife Perla, DeeDee & husband Randy & Gina & husband B.J. Beloved uncle and friend to many. A native of Salinas, CA....

BACKHUS, Paul Andrew-- Peacefully entered into rest on Friday, April 19, 2002. He was born on September 21, 1964 in Mountain View, California. He leaves behind his lifetime companion David L. Williams, his loving father Charles H. Backhus, mother Dorothy L. Backhus, sister Sheryl L. Beckett, brother David A. Backhus and brother Mark E. Backhus.Paul was an avid gardener and...

FARAONE, Michael Sam-- Age 52, native of San Jose, CA. Entered into rest April 12, 2002 in San Jose. Beloved son of Fay Faraone and the late Sam Faraone. Beloved brother of Kathy Hejnal, Sue Peres and Pat Martinez. Beloved uncle of two nieces and two nephews. Beloved great-uncle of four.Michael was a talented musician and loved fishing. Michael will...

LaMONICO, Peter John-- in Casper, WY March 18, 2002. Beloved husband of the late Rose Mary LaMonico. Dear father of Robert LaMonico and wife of Glenrock, WY, Richard LaMonico and wife of Woodland Hills, CA, and Michael LaMonico of San Jose, CA. Also survived by one brother, one sister, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A native of Buffalo, NY, aged...

ARROYO, Luwana Rae-- in San Jose, CA March 15, 2002. Beloved mother of Felicia and Hope. Dear sister of Lucille. Adoring grandmother of Celina, Cynthia, Michael, Priscilla, Emilio, Daniel, and Angelina. Devoted friend of Joey. Sister for life of Sissy, Angela, Gayle, Mary and Mary-Ann. Comadre of Christine. She was known to everyone as Auntie Lou. A native of San...