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Gloria Joanne Chavez

Gloria Joanne Chavez

Apr 19, 2024

Gloria Chavez, beloved daughter of Beatriz and Paco Chavez of San Jose, California, passed away way too soon on April 20, 2024, at the age of 50. An only sister to Alicia Robertson and sister-cousin to Juan Chavez and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia, she will be remembered as a force of life. Growing up, she had a penchant for dance, art,...

Danica Simeonovic Zaric

Danica Simeonovic Zaric

Apr 14, 2024

Resident of Republic of Serbia

Mangala Shantaram Kajale

Mangala Shantaram Kajale

Apr 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mangala Kajale

Mangala Kajale peacefully passed away on April 13th at the age of 75 in San Jose.

Mangala was born on July 26th, 1948 in Shrirampur. She was renowned as a dedicated educator. In addition to her 37-year teaching career, Mangala helped found an educational trust in 1967. Under her...

Kalpana R. Shah

Kalpana R. Shah

Apr 12, 2024

Kalpana Shah, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 81.  Born on October 20, 1942, in Gujarat, India, Kalpana's life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication to her family and community.

Kalpana embarked on her journey in education at a time when opportunities for women were limited. Despite the...

Gary Francis Auclair

Gary Francis Auclair

Apr 7, 2024

Gary Francis Auclair, first child of Leonard Lionel Auclair and Germaine Larochelle, was born on Feb. 27, 1938 in Winthrop, Maine.  He was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winthrop with his uncle Robert Fleury and aunt Antoinette Larochelle Fleury as his Godparents.  St. Francis was his parish during his growing years and he served there as an...

Nicolas Adam Conchas-Bacapicio

Nicolas Adam Conchas-Bacapicio

Apr 7, 2024

En Memoria de Nicolás Adam Conchas-Bacapicio, 1971-2024

Con pesar, despedimos a Nicolás, un amado hijo, hermano y amigo, quien falleció a los 53 años, recordado por su calidez y amor inquebrantable.

Nicolás fue un hijo devoto, siempre atento a las necesidades de sus padres, brindando alegría y apoyo constante. Como hermano, su compasión y generosidad...

Luna Esquivel-Villegas

Luna Esquivel-Villegas

Mar 21, 2024

Luna Esquivel-Villegas , querida hija de Osiel y Emerita, falleció en paz a la tierna edad de 2 años, el Veintiuno de Marzo del año 2024. Nacida el Treinta de Junio de 2022, Luna bendijo al mundo con una alegría y un amor inmensurables durante su breve tiempo en la Tierra. Su espíritu brillante, risa...

Nan Diane Gow

Nan Diane Gow

Mar 20, 2024

Diane Gow of Saratoga, California

1940-2024

Nan Diane Bradley was born on September 26, 1940, daughter of James and Helen Bradley, in Ottawa Canada. Diane was the older sister and guiding light to siblings Sylvia and Thomas. She was an active member of the local drama club as a child, before and during her time...

Nicole Mesler

Nicole Mesler

Mar 14, 2024

In March 2024, Nicole Marie (Premo) Mesler – a wonderful daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, friend, and wife, passed away with her loving husband (Herb Mesler) by her side.  Her hand was clasped warmly within his own.  Nicole left for a better place, but far too soon for the rest of us, still stunned by her sudden and unexpected...

Ying-Tsong Loh

Ying-Tsong Loh

Mar 11, 2024

Dr. Ying-Tsong (Y.T.) Loh | October 6, 1939 - March 11, 2024

Dr. Ying-Tsong (Y.T.) Loh, a trailblazing technologist and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga, CA on March 11, 2024, at the age of 84 surrounded by his loving family.

One of eight children, Y.T. was born on October...

Gary Ledesma

Gary Ledesma

Feb 25, 2024

Gary Ledesma –devoted husband, caring father of three, loving grandfather of five, and friend to many– at the age of 75 made his journey on February 25, 2024 to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. Gary was born the eighth child in a family of fifteen children on November 24, 1948 to Jess and Jennie Ledesma. After graduating...

Srinivasan Chidambaram

Srinivasan Chidambaram

Feb 21, 2024

Srinivasan Venkatraman Chidambaram (CVS) was born on August 11, 1929 in Madras (now Chennai), India. He passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren at home in Saratoga, California.

CVS spent his early years in Chidambaram and later attended college in Madras.  He moved with his widowed mother, Saradambal, to Secunderabad...

Cecilia Desmond

Cecilia Desmond

Feb 7, 2024

Cecilia Desmond, beloved wife, mother, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on February 14th, 1949, Cecilia dedicated her life to serving others with unwavering kindness and compassion. Her gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of many.

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S. Reid Gustafson

S. Reid Gustafson

Feb 6, 2024

S. Reid Gustafson April 15, 1936 – February 6, 2024 Stuart Reid Gustafson, 87, of Los Gatos passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by friends and family on February 6, 2024 Reid, as he prepared to be called, was born on July 15, 1936 to Earl and Florence Gustafson in San Diego, CA. The family lived...

Loeta Faye Fisher

Loeta Faye Fisher

Jan 27, 2024

Loeta "Faye" Fisher, passed away on January 27, 2024 in Saratoga, CA at the age of 91.

Faye was born October 31, 1932 in rural Parker County, Texas to the late George and Tommye Tanner. She was one of four children and attended Aledo High School, graduating in 1950.

Faye married the love of her...

Raffaela Mary Tatar

Raffaela Mary Tatar

Jan 27, 2024

Raffaela Tatar, (born Raffaela Mary Emanuele) known to many as Lou, passed away on January 27, at home with her family at her side, after a year-long battle that included congestive heart and kidney failure. She is survived by her devoted husband, Frederick Paul Tatar, and her sister Teresa Spoto (Emanuele), her children Kathryn Tatar, Lisa Blevins (Tatar) and...

Carole Ruth Cobb

Carole Ruth Cobb

Jan 24, 2024

Carole Ruth Cobb (Albright), 84, of Saratoga, California passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer and dementia.

Carole was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the oldest daughter of the late Karl and Ruth Albright. She was the spouse of Edward Cobb with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. In addition...

Robert Liu

Robert Liu

Jan 20, 2024

Professor Robert S.H. Liu (1938-2024)

It is with great sadness that we report that Robert S. H. Liu, son, brother, researcher, husband, father, professor, grandfather, teacher, and friend, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 85.

Born in Shanghai his family fled during the Chinese Civil War to Hong Kong where he...

Gayathri Cr Ashwin

Gayathri Cr Ashwin

Jan 18, 2024

Gayathri C R Ashwin

June 1, 1989 – January 18, 2024

In loving memory of Gayathri C Ramachandran Ashwin

Gayathri C R Ashwin (fondly aka Akshaya) was born on June 1, 1989 to Shanthi and Ramachandran in Udumalpet, India. Gayathri (34) passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024. Gayathri shared her childhood days...

Doris Nasmeh Bliven

Doris Nasmeh Bliven

Jan 11, 2024

Doris Ann Nasmeh-Bliven (Born Doris Ann Gansen) left this world on January 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Doris is survived by her husband David Bliven and her brother William Gansen. Doris is also survived and deeply missed by her two children, her husband's children, her many friends, grandchildren, beloved nieces and nephews from California, Michigan, Idaho, Newport...

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