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Jitendra S. Pandit
Oct 3, 2017
Jitendra Pandit was the beloved husband of Nila Pandit both a resident of San Jose for 36 years. Loving father of Bhairvi Patel and Chirag Pandit. Dear brother of Kokila, Ashok, Darshna, and brother-in-law of Mrugesh, Indravadan, and Jayshree. Devoted grandfather of Sapna, Natesh, and Prithvi. Caring nephew of his paternal uncle and auntie. Jitendra is the nephew of Thakor...
Christine Anne Butler
Oct 1, 2017
Christine Butler January 1, 1952 ~ October 1, 2017 Christine was the beloved wife of Rick S. Butler of San Jose for 39 amazing years. Loving mother of Jennifer Apel and son-in-law Mick Apel. Devoted sister of Rich, John, Rob, Ed, and Carol. Dear aunt to many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Christine's wonderful life will be celebrated...
Yanliang - Yu
Sep 22, 2017
Yanliang Yu was the beloved husband of Qianqiong Yu of San Jose, CA. Mr. Yu was born in China. He is survived by his son Jim Yu and his wife, Lily and his daughter, Susan Yu and her husband, Ralph Lao. Yanliang is the devoted grandfather of Kadia, Bryden, Logan and Tia Lao.
Maria Esther Grane Shea
Sep 22, 2017
Maria (Esther) Grane' Shea passed away in Santa Clara on September 22, 2017, surrounded by family. Maria Esther Arona was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and at the age of four was taken to Tobas, Spain, to be raised by her aunt and uncle. Tobas is a small village in the northwestern part of Spain and can't even be found...
Mary Ellen Murphy
Sep 21, 2017
Mary Ellen Murphy
November 30, 1926-September 21, 2017
Mary Ellen Murphy passed away on September 21, 2017 in San Jose, California where she lived for the last 47 years.
Mary Ellen was born in Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her parents were John Morris Murphy and Mary Agnes Mahon Murphy. ...
Jimmy - Harsono
Sep 19, 2017
Jimmy was the beloved husband of Bertha Rodriguez Harsono of San Jose, CA.
Doris Lorraine Ivey
Sep 19, 2017
DORIS IVEY Longtime Cupertino resident, poet, author, dollmaker and mother, Doris Ivey passed away peacefully in her home, September 19. She is survived by four children, Jeff Ivey, Judy Dawson and Gail Ivey, of Cupertino, and Kevin Ivey of Copperas Cove, TX, a sister, Lola Allan, of Clovis, CA, and four grandchildren, Emily Dawson, Casey Dawson, Chiae Ivey, and...
Simon - Kleinman
Sep 12, 2017
Simon "Sy" Kleinman
June 16th, 1921 ~ September 12, 2017
Sy died at peace at his residence in Saratoga, California.
"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor"
Simon "Sonny/Sy" Kleinman was a man of many talents and interests. Born and raised in Bronx, NY, he was the youngest of five and a 1st generation...
Sarah Jean Madson
Sep 10, 2017
It is with a heavy heart that I announce we lost our Dear daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and good friend, Sarah Jean. Heaven became a lot richer when they opened their loving arms to receive her. An amazing self taught Artist, her works were displayed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and her native Nevada City. She loved anything and...
Don H. Campbell
Sep 2, 2017
Don passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family, at the age of 87.
He was born in Ocean Park, CA. He lived at a Catholic boarding school from ages 5 to 14. Don was extremely intelligent so the school decided to have him skip one grade forward. Immediately after graduating high school, he entered...
Jose Arac Aguinaldo
Aug 16, 2017
Jose Arac Aguinaldo, beloved husband, father and grandfather of Morgan Hill, CA, peacefully returned to his Creator on August 16, 2017. He was 92 years old. Born in Cavite, Philippines to the late General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of Philippine Republic and Amparo Arac. He is survived by his loving wife Wendelina of 70 years, 8 children- Angel,...
John Edward Moore
Aug 13, 2017
John Edward Moore was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12, 1928. His father, William, was a sheet metal worker, and his mother, Marie, was a stay at home mom. He was one of five children. John passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 from complications of pneumonia and kidney failure at Kaiser San Leandro hospital. He was surrounded by...
Pao Kuei Chen Liaw
Aug 8, 2017
廖陳寶貴女士于西元2017年8月8日在Cupertino 家中安詳辭世,享壽91歲。 她生於西元1925年8月16日台灣台北市,早年歷經日據時代到台灣光復時期,畢業於靜修女中,精通台語,日語,中文,在移居美國後也多少學習了英文,共四國語言。從小就是個氣質美女,她有著修長的雙手,吹彈可破又白皙紅潤的皮膚,即使到了九十歲高齡,仍然滿頭青絲,散發出高雅脫俗的氣息。台灣光復後,大家改學北京語(即當時的官方語言),丈夫—廖德良—是她當時的語文老師,因此近水樓台。從此她成為廖家的長媳,育有四名子女(媖娟, 美卿, 為誠和華玲),十一名孫子女和四名曾孫子女。她是一位溫柔賢淑的好妻子,好媽媽,好阿嬤,具有一雙巧手,很會織毛衣,也燒得一手好菜。她的人緣也很好,她們一家人一開始住在台南的糖廠,她常常叫小女兒將她做的菜或包子送去給左右鄰居,鄰居太太們也將她們的拿手菜,讓小女兒帶回來大家互相交流。除了廚藝精湛外,她還常常幫家人朋友編織毛衣,甚至免費開班授課,慷慨地分享他的知識和經驗。她對子女教育非常重視,所有兒女都進入台灣最頂尖的學校,包括政大和台大。這些人格特質,都是做子女最好的榜樣。 晚年移居美國加州聖地牙哥與兒子(為誠)同住,在68歲歷經大腸直腸癌轉移至肝癌,勇敢抗癌成功。10年後又遭診斷帕金森氏症,由小女兒(華玲)把母親接到北加州Cupertino照顧,堅強抗病10年。抗病期間,她從不對家人發脾氣,總是安安靜靜地承受身體的疼痛,甚至對家人感到抱歉,因為一直以來,都是她在照顧家人,病後需要家人照顧她,她感到愧疚。 她永遠是那麼的體貼,溫暖,可愛。她永遠保持著一顆赤子之心,喜歡聽歌,唱歌,旅遊和美食,她永遠有著幽默感和毫不吝嗇的爽朗笑聲。她的笑容和美麗,會永遠留在所有子女的心中。 廖陳寶貴女士的追思會將於2017年8月12日星期六下午1-4點在Alameda Family Funeral and Cremation舉行.
Charlie Tagawa
Jul 30, 2017
Zenzo "Charlie" Tagawa passed away peacefully on July 30, 2017. A musician and entertainer, he performed, taught, and led the Peninsula Banjo Band for over 40 years. His curiosity and thirst for knowledge never quenched and would want to share his knowledge with anyone who would listen. As a teacher, he was a disciplinarian and probably originated the phrase,...
Thomas B. Sander
Jul 29, 2017
Surrounded by his loving family, Thomas Beavers Sander, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Saturday July 29, 2017 after a courageous battle against lung cancer and ALS. Tom was born on January 6, 1942 in Hillsboro, Texas to parents Nell Ruth (Cain) Beavers and Thomas Claude Beavers. He was adopted at the age of eleven by his...
Carol Lynn Kirley
Jul 22, 2017
Carol was the beloved mother of Christopher Kirley, daughter of Loretta Deagen, sister to two brothers, aunt to many and a long time resident of Saratoga. Member of Sacred Heart Parish, Saratoga.
Chen-Ku Chiang
Jul 13, 2017
Services for Mr. Chen-Ku Chiang, age 101, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at ALAMEDA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Saratoga. Interment to follow at Cypress Lawn Memoral Park, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA
Alexander Lawrence Macdonald
Jul 12, 2017
Alexander was the beloved husband of Gloria and a long time Saratoga resident.
Mohammad E. Moein
Jul 11, 2017
Mohammad was a long time resident of Saratoga and a retired Industrial Engineer.
Gregory Richard Lynch
Jul 10, 2017
Gregory R. Lynch died of heart failure at his home in Saratoga, CA on July 10, 2017. He had been suffering from a variety of ailments during recent weeks. He was born and raised in Medford, MA. He attended Malden Catholic High School, received his BS in Chemistry from Tufts, and his Masters from Canisius College. He also attended the...

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