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Ann D. Barber

Ann D. Barber

Jan 20, 2025

Ann was born in Cambridge, England on February 2, 1943. Her father, Thomas H. King, was a chef and local grocer and delightedly referred to her as Tuppence, as he taught her some kitchen tricks in post-war rationed England. It was through him and her mother, Cecilia E. King, that she developed her love of cooking, family, gardening, and...

Arjun - Rajasekaran

Arjun - Rajasekaran

Jan 15, 2025

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In Loving Memory of Arjun Rajasekaran.

We invite you to join us in honoring Arjun, who entered his heavenly abode on Jan 13th, 2025. May his soul rest in peace.

Service Details Date/Time: Jan 21st, 2025, 01:00pm – 04:00pm PT Jan 22nd, 2025, 02:30am – 05:30am IST

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Audry Louise Lynch

Audry Louise Lynch

Jan 15, 2025

Daughter of Helen and Joe; wife to Greg; mother of Stephanie, Roberta, and Greg; grandmother to Jenelle and Zachary; great-grandmother to Jasmyne, Jordan, and Anya; Audry Louise Lynch passed away on January 15, 2025 after a life fully lived. Audry was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, graduating from Harvard University's sister college, Radcliffe, but spent the majority of...

Allen Baughman

Allen Baughman

Jan 7, 2025

Allen Steward Baughman was born in Dearborn Michigan to Steward and Florence Baughman, and grew-up with two older brothers, Joe and Charlie (now deceased) and two younger, surviving brothers Dick and Tom.

As a boy, Allen was fascinated with Ford Motor Company's historic Rouge Plant located close by his boyhood home where his father worked, and eventually...

Mallikharjuna Rao Seethepalli

Mallikharjuna Rao Seethepalli

Jan 3, 2025

Mallikharjuna Rao Seethepalli, lovingly known as "Bigdaddy," passed away on January 3, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Gatos, California. He was surrounded by the love of his daughter Aparna, son-in-law Sarvesh, and his two cherished grandchildren, Ankitha and Akshar. He shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Amruta Savithri. Bigdaddy was born June...

William James Burns

William James Burns

Jan 3, 2025

William James Burns (Bill), 84, passed away peacefully on January 3rd at 11:15 pm due to respiratory failure.  He had been bravely battling Parkinson's Disease for the past 12 years, and remained a positive influence on his family and friends throughout.

Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1940, Bill was a highly educated chemical engineer who graduated from...

Catalina Annette Short

Catalina Annette Short

Dec 29, 2024

Catalina Annette Short, born on March 3, 2005, at Los Gatos Community Hospital, peacefully joined her Grandma Barbara, Auntie April, and cousin Sarah on December 29, 2024. Though her time with us was brief, her impact on our hearts and lives was profound.

In the days since her passing, we've been reminded of the countless lives she...

Shri Natvarlal Juthalal Ruparel

Shri Natvarlal Juthalal Ruparel

Dec 26, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shri Natvarlal Juthalal Ruparel, a cherished husband, father, and the foundation of our family, on the auspicious day of "Saphala EkaDashi," December 26th, 2024 in Saratoga, CA, USA. Born in Veraval, India on August 23rd, 1928, he was 96 years old.

Natvarlal was deeply devoted to his family, always...

Georgia Jean Barnett

Georgia Jean Barnett

Dec 25, 2024

"Beloved Aunt and Friend"

Georgia Jean Barnett passed away on December 25, 2024, at home, attended by family members, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Georgia was born in 1932, in San José, to parents George and Violet Barber (nee Zmarich), and is survived by: nephews David Bethel (Pearl), Tom Bethel (Rachel), William Bethel...

Usha Rajagopalan

Usha Rajagopalan

Dec 24, 2024

Usha Rajagopalan, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, niece and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Sunnyvale, California. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selfless service. Her warmth and devotion touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born in Chennai, India, Usha grew up in the town of Neyveli. From...

Nancy Louise Nitz Kordestani

Nancy Louise Nitz Kordestani

Dec 23, 2024

Nancy Louise Nitz Kordestani, 82, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend passed away on December 23, 2024, in Saratoga, California.

Nancy was born on March 21, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho. As a toddler she moved to Alaska with her family and lived there before it was a state.  They later moved to St....

Martin Tso Kai Liu

Martin Tso Kai Liu

Dec 12, 2024

Dr. Martin Tso Kai Liu, devoted and beloved husband, brother, uncle and granduncle passed away on December 12, 2024 after an arduous fight with lymphoma. He was born on January 19, 1944, when China was on the verge of victory against the Japanese, to Dr. Fah Hsuen Liu and Hsing Sun Liu in Hubei, China. When Martin was five...

Cheng Shun Yuan

Cheng Shun Yuan

Dec 11, 2024

Cheng Shun Yuan, passed away peacefully on Dec 11, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a loving, studious and caring person. Born in Shandong, China into a family of poverty, he spent his youth going from city to city in China during World War 2 with his father trying to make a living. His military uncle was...

Sridhar Kotha

Sridhar Kotha

Dec 9, 2024

Sridhar Kotha will be remembered as a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He had the patience of an ocean and was one of the kindest humans. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone and he was always there to cheer you up. His zest for life, tech and the learning was infectious. Every room...

Joyce E. Lahann Nee Lazzarini

Joyce E. Lahann Nee Lazzarini

Dec 7, 2024

Joyce Lahann, of Saratoga, CA. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. A native of San Jose, born in 1931 to John and Anna Lazzarini (nee Fantozzi) of San Jose. Joyce attended St. Leo's elementary school, Norte Dame High School, class of 1949, and San Jose State University class of 1953. She was a member of...

Pramila Madhusudan Mehta

Pramila Madhusudan Mehta

Dec 2, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother Pramilaben Mehta passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. We thank everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.

Funeral Details: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 10:30AM PST Alameda Family Funeral Home 12341 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070

Schedule: Visitation: 10:30AM PST Prayer/Eulogy: 11:00AM PST Last Respects:...

Carol Ann Cantlen

Carol Ann Cantlen

Nov 28, 2024

Carol Ann Cantlen, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.  She leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion that impacted all who knew her. She was a spirit of kindness, generosity, and service to others, exemplifying the core values of her faith in every relationship she touched.

Carol was born...

Gerlinde Krick

Gerlinde Krick

Nov 17, 2024

LOS GATOS - Gerlinde Krick, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 17, 2024 surrounded by her three daughters and grandchild.

Gerlinde was born on September 2, 1942, in Leskovec, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia).  She was the daughter of Franz and Maria (Kump) Zurl. Gerlinde lived in Ettendorf, Austria after World War II and then emigrated...

Robert 'Bob' P. Wheeler

Robert 'Bob' P. Wheeler

Nov 17, 2024

Robert P. Wheeler Jr. (Bob), born on October 30, 1936, in Keene, NH, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2024, at Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA, after a brief illness. He was the only son of Robert and Helen Wheeler and brother to his two sisters, Margery and Francine.

Bob shared a beautiful journey...

Carmel Margaret Smith

Carmel Margaret Smith

Nov 6, 2024

Carmel Margaret Smith, née Cashell, passed away on November 6th, 2024, after courageously living with cancer for over four years. She spent a lifetime bringing people together, creating joy and deep human connections wherever she was.

Carmel was proud of her Irish heritage, having been born in County Cork to her schoolteacher father George and caring mother...

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