Our Obituaries
Teklu A. Desta
March 30, 1930 - January 14, 2018
Teklu Abere Desta (87 years old) of San Jose, CA passed on January 14, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 30, 1930 in Holeta, Ethiopia and earned his degree in Teaching from Addis Ababa University. Mr. Teklu served as an educator and principal for over 35 years in Addis Ababa. He married his wife Tirunesh Belay Shibeshi on April 24, 1955, and together they raised...
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Kimiko Suyemasa
May 4, 1914 - January 10, 2018
Kimiko SuyemasaResident of CupertinoPassed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on January 10, 2018, age 103. Born to immigrant parents Shinajiro and Kiku (Iwamoto) Sugimoto. Survived by sons, James and Kenneth Suyemasa, daughter, Marian Tsukamoto, granddaughter Elaine Sarpola, sister Evelyn Kanada and three generations of nieces and nephews. Reared in Gilroy and lived through extreme...
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Antonio F. Paz
November 10, 1952 - January 9, 2018
Antonio "Tonicha" F. Paz November 10, 1952 - January 9, 2018Antonio F. Paz, affectionately known as "Tonicha", passed away Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at the age of 65 surrounded by his family at Stanford Hospital. He was born on November 10th, 1952 in Velas, Sao Jorge, Azores to Americo and Leonilda da Paz. He joined the Portuguese military in January of 1973 and upon his return home he reunited...
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Dora Shizuko Ando
September 27, 1925 - January 8, 2018
Dora Shizuko AndoSept. 27, 1925 - Jan. 8, 2018Residents of Morgan HillDora passed away peacefully in her sleep. Survived by son Steve (Janet) Ando; daughter Kathy (Jeff) Honda; grandchildren Ashley, Corey, Mark, and Michael; brother Eddie Nishimura; sister Dorothy Tazumi. Preceded in death by parents Minetaro and Tsuruye Nishimura; siblings Grace Okamoto, Alyce Taniguchi, George Nishimura, and...
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Alice NISHIJIMA
November 26, 1932 - January 1, 2018
Alice NishijimaNov. 26, 1932 ~ Jan. 1, 2018Resident of CampbellAlice was born in Avila, CA the fifth of twelve children of George Hiyoshi and Haru. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Lloyd, Paul, Ray, sister Tsuyaru Sue, sisters-in-law Pauline and Norma, and brother-in-law Mike Kuromi. Survived by brothers Horace (Ann), Victor (Susan), Stephen Peter (Debbie), sisters Lillian (Kiyoshi) Sakurai...
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Francisco Hernandez MARTINEZ, Jr.
July 31, 1931 - December 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Taro Umeda
December 21, 1920 - December 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Joseph Manuel Lespron Lopez
May 25, 1987 - December 27, 2017
Joseph " Joe" was born May 25, 1987 in San Jose, California to Cindy Fisher and Jose Lespron Lopez. He was the only brother to 3 sisters, Stephanie, Tracy, and Melissa, whom which he loved very much. The family grew up in a single family home in San Jose in which many happy memories of early life were made such as visiting the local zoos and playing with the neighborhood kids before the...
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Rosalina Cabonce Benjamin
June 19, 1954 - December 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Maria Fatima Espinola
December 29, 1933 - December 21, 2017
Maria Fatima Espinola passed away Thursday, December 21st with her loving husband of 56 years by her side. She was born in Sao Bento, Terceira, Azores. She is survived by her devoted husband Silvino Espinola, godchildren Leo Borba, Angela and David Van Heurck, Jose Antonio and Maria Borba of San Jose, CA, Maria Otilia Costa of Terceira, Azores and Filipe Espinola of Sao Jorge, Azores. She leaves...
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Genevieve Paula Gaspartich
November 3, 1920 - December 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Elizabeth Divinia
March 28, 1942 - December 9, 2017
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Edwin Gregory Abate, D.D.S.
January 9, 1933 - December 8, 2017
Edwin Gregory Abate, D.D.S, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 8, 2017.Ed was born in San Jose (CA), the elder son of Richard Abate and Vivian Panopulos Abate. Growing up in a modest family, Ed's early years included being an altar boy at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, working at his mother's coffee shop and spending his summers working at Falstaff Brewery.Upon...
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Takeshi Ota
December 4, 1923 - December 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Jay Daniel Christy
January 30, 1974 - December 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Antonio Ruiz Ruiz
September 29, 1929 - December 7, 2017
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Margaret Mary Mallamace
October 7, 1949 - December 6, 2017
Margret "Maggie" Mallamace, 68, passed away unexpectedly in San Jose on December 6, 2017. She was the wife of Peter Mallamace, and the mother of Kristina Hoff-Mallamace and Katie Mallamace-Hoxter. She is survived by her sister Judy McGorray and her brothers Ken Liberti and Phill Liberti. She is also survived by her niece Jeanette Landin and nephews David McGorray, Dan Liberti and Chris Liberti...
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Vernon Robert Chang
June 19, 1933 - December 5, 2017
Vernon passed away, surrounded by family, on December 05, 2017 at the age of 84. Born on June 19, 1933 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the eldest of four children to Robert and Louise Chang of Pearl City, Hawaii. After graduating from Mid-Pacific High School ('51) , he joined the US Air Force rising to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Living in San Jose for 44 years, he touched many lives within the...
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Harue Aritomi
January 13, 1928 - December 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Bernice Sadako KOGA
May 15, 1916 - November 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Maria Carmen Vega
October 9, 1957 - November 25, 2017
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Midori Toma
October 28, 1919 - November 25, 2017
Midori Toma, of Cupertino, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2017 at the age of 98. Devoted wife to Takeyuki Toma for 57 years, who predeceased her 10 years ago. Beloved mother of Byron (Sylvia) Toma, Lynn Reiko (Steve Yamaguma) Toma, and Norine (Craig) Sato. Cherished grandmother of Bryce and Kelly Toma, Grant Yamaguma and Janine and Eric Sato. Midori helped her watchmaker/jeweler husband...
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Rogelio Aaron Vega
May 6, 1944 - November 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Kazuo Miyahara
January 3, 1916 - November 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Saburo Fujita
January 9, 1925 - November 22, 2017
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Martin Jose Ferrara FERNANDEZ
April 26, 1996 - November 19, 2017
Martin Jose Ferrara Fernandez, 21, died Sunday November 19th 2017 at his residence in San Jose, California. He is forever held in the hearts and memories of his parents; Alice Margaret and Jesus Felimon Fernandez, his brother William George Fernandez, his stepmother Cristina Fernandez, and stepfather David Tamariz, as well as countless family members and friends. Martin you will be forever loved...
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Sue Suyeko Kinoshita
March 16, 1933 - November 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Christopher James Adams
September 13, 1952 - November 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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George Yoji Matsuoka
July 14, 1943 - November 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Isabel Salgado Lozano
July 8, 1935 - November 7, 2017
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May Tokeshi INOUYE
October 10, 1926 - November 5, 2017
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Shoji Shoji Fujita
September 17, 1927 - October 25, 2017
In loving memory Frank Shoji Fujita September 17, 1927 - October 25, 2017 Resident of San Jose Frank Shoji (Panch) Fujita, 90, passed away on October 25, 2017. Frank was a lifelong Morgan Hill resident and a highly respected and productive strawberry farmer. Frank worked hard all his life but also had a full, rich life by enjoying his passions of fishing, golfing and watching his favorite bay...
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Linda Eileen Murphy
November 15, 1951 - October 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Hideko Morishita
May 20, 1922 - October 16, 2017
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Dennis Tomoki Numoto
February 11, 1944 - October 14, 2017
Dennis Tomoki Numoto, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on October 14th. Dennis was born to Chitoshi and Masako (Kagawa) Numoto on February 11, 1944 in Rexburg, Idaho.. The family "voluntarily" moved to Idaho in 1942 to avoid going to an internment camp. After a fire destroyed their home and farming business in Idaho in 1951, the family moved to Gilroy to start over again by growing...
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Daniel Edward Creed
August 16, 1941 - October 13, 2017
Daniel E. CreedAugust 16, 1941 - October 13, 2017Resident of San JoseDaniel Edward Creed, 76, of San Jose, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 13, 2017 at home with the love of his life, wife Kathy of 52 years and his dog Sophie. Dan was loving and proud of his two sons, Mark and Jerry and his favorite daughter in law Vivian, and extremely proud and loving of his...
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Kikuko Ito
February 9, 1928 - October 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Julie MUROTSUNE
January 5, 1956 - October 9, 2017
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Joseph Augusto Silva
May 29, 1938 - October 7, 2017
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Guadalupe Badillo Barrera
January 4, 1954 - October 7, 2017
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John Francis Walker
January 28, 1930 - October 5, 2017
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Arthur I. Tanaka
March 9, 1927 - October 4, 2017
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Paul Johnny Duran
May 2, 1956 - October 3, 2017
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Perla Marcos Cerezo
October 15, 1933 - October 3, 2017
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Orlando Mercado Mojica
August 25, 1932 - September 30, 2017
Orlando Mercado Mojica "Papi" passed away peacefully in his home in San Jose, CA on September 30th, 2017. He was born in Beni, Bolivia on August 25th 1932. Served in the Bolivian Air Force, obtained degrees and teaching credentials in English while serving in the Panama Canal Zone, completing his studies in Bolivia, and obtaining further credentials at Michigan State University.He is survived by...
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John Robert Banister
June 4, 1927 - September 30, 2017
John Robert Banister was born to Jack Roy and Adele Elizabeth (St Pierre) Banister on June 4, 1927 in Oakland, California. In 1938, the family moved to Los Gatos where Jack worked as an operations engineer on the construction of Highway 17. Two years later they moved to San Jose.John attended St. Leo's Grammar School, Bellarmine College Preparatory, and Santa Clara University from which he...
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Edwin Mitsugi Hirose
December 5, 1930 - September 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Eduardo Corcoles Alvarado
March 31, 1936 - September 26, 2017
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Drusilla Marie Koss
February 15, 1950 - September 23, 2017
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Denelle Renee Rich
May 12, 1974 - September 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Elsie Mutsuko Suyenaga
June 30, 1925 - September 22, 2017
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Aurelia Mary Chavez
July 5, 1940 - September 21, 2017
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Kathleen Josephine Keeth
January 9, 1937 - September 11, 2017
Kathleen passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. She was 80. Kathleen was born January 9, 1937 in San Jose, CA to Joseph and Mary Butera. Kathleen is survived by her son Mark (Tanya) Keeth, granddaughters Nicole McGinnis-Keeth, Angie Keeth, Janelle (Kristy) Rosinger, great-grandson Hudson Rosinger, her brother Joseph (Maxine) Butera, numerous family members and many dear friends. Kathleen was...
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Manuel Adalberto Furtado
February 21, 1954 - September 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Stella Dora Carneghi
October 11, 1921 - September 4, 2017
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Elliott Harrison Clay
November 10, 1995 - September 1, 2017
Elliott Harrison Clay, of San Jose, California, passed away on Friday morning, September 1, 2017. He was 21 years old. Elliott was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico on November 10, 1995, and he would always consider Los Alamos his home. Elliott was very active in his younger years, and greatly enjoyed scouting, baseball, football, and basketball. He also had a natural affinity for music,...
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Suyeko TOYOSHIMA
June 7, 1934 - August 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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John Theodorus Lefeber
March 30, 1931 - August 26, 2017
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James Orville Buehler
November 22, 1937 - August 22, 2017
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Irene Florence Duncan
October 19, 1928 - August 22, 2017
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Ellen Gertrude Prenger
March 22, 1920 - August 12, 2017
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Masako Shimada
February 7, 1924 - July 31, 2017
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Jack Kitajima
July 30, 1934 - July 18, 2017
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Zenaida Plata Adriano
February 9, 1938 - July 15, 2017
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Mary Ellen Mead
September 17, 1933 - July 13, 2017
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Carol Ann Cawley
January 29, 1938 - July 6, 2017
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Matilde R. Jimenez
May 24, 1927 - July 6, 2017
Matilde (Matt) R Jimenez, 90, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2017 in Modesto, CA.Matt was born in Uvalde, TX, on May 24, 1927. As a young man, he was a sheep shearer, and then worked as a fork lift operator at Tri-Valley Growers in Modesto for 40+ years. Matt loved gardening, fishing, his family and his trusty dog, Charlie Brown.He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 3 sisters...
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Marilynn Joyce Tierney
March 11, 1935 - July 4, 2017
Marilynn Lewis Tierney was born in San Jose on March 11, 1935 to Kenneth and Dorothy Lewis. She graduated from San Jose High School and San Jose State College with a degree in Home Economics and General Education. At SJSU she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Marilynn first taught at Markham Jr. High, and then kindergarten to American children in Germany, where she was an army wife. ...
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Mary Yukiko Takeda
July 20, 1926 - June 29, 2017
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Anastacio Stacy Gonzales
April 27, 1931 - June 28, 2017
Anastacio "Stacy" "Joe" Gonzales passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28 in his home. He was born in Hanford, California, the 5th of 10 children to Lino Gonzales, Sr. and Modesta Landeros Gonzales. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War with the 45th Div. as a gunner on a half track. After the Army, he entered the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo,...
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Velma Chimienti
November 21, 1927 - June 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
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Thomas K. Kawahara
January 15, 1926 - June 27, 2017
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Joan Yuriko Otsuji
October 15, 1941 - June 25, 2017
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Tom Yoshiteru TANIGUCHI
June 19, 1921 - June 22, 2017
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Ang Bou
October 8, 1929 - June 18, 2017
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Nathan Henry Stevens
June 5, 1931 - June 18, 2017
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Leland Edward Washington
June 4, 1943 - June 15, 2017
Leland Edward Washington was born on June 04, 1943 in San Jose, California fourth child of eight children born to the late Luther Bozzaris Washington Sr. and Alberta Coleman Washington.Leland graduated from San Jose High School and San Jose State University. He proudly served in the United States Army 173rd Airborne and the Vietnam War. Leland was an active member of the American Legion Post 558....
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Eric Toru Togami
June 3, 1956 - June 13, 2017
Eric Toru Togami born in San Jose on June 3, 1956 to father Frank (deceased 1998) and mother Rose Togami. Eric passed away peacefully at O'Connor Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on June 13, 2017, at age 61. He leaves his brother, sister-in-law and niece, and his many friends. He enjoyed karaoke music with his good friend Glen, and his automotive business that he owned and...
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Yuki Ashizawa
May 23, 1924 - June 12, 2017
Yuki Shibata Ashizawa, born May 23, 1924, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mas Ashizawa, parents Kiyoshi and Ai Nakamura, brothers Ichiro, Jiro and Sam and sister Kiyo. Yuki is survived by Carol Yuki (Tom), Karen Shinoda, Sue Shibata (Tim), Mark Ashizawa, Phil (Eunice) Ashizawa, Brenda (Al) Katekaru, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandsons. A...
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Takaji Mayeda
April 4, 1930 - June 11, 2017
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Pearl Davis Cusimano
August 24, 1929 - June 10, 2017
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Sara Teresa Goulart
May 25, 1933 - June 10, 2017
Sara Teresa Goulart, age 84, of San Jose, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was born on May 25, 1933 in Azores, Pico. She is survived by her children, Maria de Lourdes Montes, Maria Luisa Mulvihill, and Manuel Jose Goulart, along with 16 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. She lived a blessed life surrounded by joy and love. Visitation will be at Willow Glen Funeral Home,...
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Fusako Sasaki
February 25, 1916 - May 30, 2017
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Rosa Elvira Lopez
January 13, 1974 - May 26, 2017
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Wendy L. Tsutsumi
November 28, 1951 - May 26, 2017
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David Shigeharu Horiuchi
January 11, 1944 - May 23, 2017
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Mary Satake
March 22, 1926 - May 14, 2017
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Maria Ester Pereira
November 28, 1933 - May 14, 2017
Maria Ester Pereira (née Pinheiro), 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017, Mother's Day, surrounded by her loving family.Maria Ester is survived by one sister, Maria Lourdes Brum (née Pinheiro); her 5 children and their spouses, Carlos Pereira, Mary Pereira, Larry & Michelle Pereira, Robert & Wendy Pereira, and Vicky & Scott McCall; her 11 grandchildren and...
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Mary FUJIMOTO
August 5, 1925 - May 9, 2017
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