Obituaries

Leona Steffeck passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 12 from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 82. Leona was born in Greeley, Nebraska on April 20, 1930 to Annie Catherine McCoy and William Gr...

Entered into rest on March 10, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 63 years to Charles Ruth. Loving mother to Jim Ruth, John Ruth, Charlene McCowan, and Dave Ruth. Grandmother of 12,...

Born July 15, 1933 in Dimasalang, Masbate, Philippines, and entered into rest on March 8, 2013 in Hayward, CA at the age of 79. Survived by her daughter Marlene Alim and her husband Vergil of Newark, ...

Entered into rest on March 8, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 86. Devoted husband of 66 years to Rita Eich of Fremont. Beloved father of Greg Eich of Modesto. Grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather ...

John Thomas Willingham passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 in Sun City, AZ where he had lived for the past 9 years. Before that he had lived in Fremont, CA for 48 years. He was born in Portales, NM on...

Born June 26, 1928 in Moline, IL, and entered into rest on March 5, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 84. Beloved mother of Rick Vargas of Fremont, Gary Vargas of Fremont, Tom Vargas and his wife Elen...

Donna Marie Swift, born May 7, 1937 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 5, 2013. Donna Swift was born in Chicago, IL and moved her family to California in 1972. She leaves behin...

Legendary Washington High School football coach, James Durwood Ingram, also known as Coach I, passed away on March 5th 2013 at the age of 80 from heart failure. Born in Gerty, Oklahoma on January 8th...

Born August 5, 1938 in Pangasinan, Philippines, and entered into rest on March 3, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 54 years to Cayetana Corpuz. Devoted father to Fernando Corpu...

Devidas Vithoba Nayak, 90, passed away in San Jose on Sunday, March 3, at 1:40 PM. He was born September 20, 1922 to Vithoba and Kamakshibai in the town of Kumta in Karnataka, India. He was a graduate...

Josephine Shaffer passed away on March 1, in Fremont, CA at the age of 82. She was a loving mother to Judy Allen and her husband Raymond, Paulette Wales and her husband Jay and Vanessa Shaffer. Belove...

Born April 2, 1962 in Chicago, IL, and entered into rest on March 1, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 50. Survived by her sister Elizabeth Hudson of Newark, CA. A Memorial Service will be held for L...

Born May 23, 1925 in China, and entered into rest on March 1, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 87. Survived by her husband Frank Uszynski of Milpitas, CA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Marc...

Georgia, 90 years old, of Union City, CA, peacefully passed away in her home on March 3, after losing her battle with cancer. Georgia was born on October 1, 1922 in Butuan City, Agusan Philippines t...

Entered into rest on February 28, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley Cornett on January 20, 2013, his daughter Dale Cornett in 2010, and his son-in-law Mark Ro...

Born October 24, 1935 in Danville, IL, and entered into rest on February 27, 2013 in Hayward, CA at the age of 77. Survived by his daughter Kelli Flanagan and her husband Marty of Fremont, CA. No ser...

Entered into rest on February 26, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 42 years to Molly Gonzales. Devoted father to Mitchell Gonzales, Renee Perez, Michael Gonzales, Crystal Pagan...

Dolores Lozano, 53 was a resident of Fremont, CA. She was born to proud parents Martin and Mary Lozano on June 6, 1959 and the only girl among brothers: Martin, Eddie and Albert. She was a loving wife...

Susan Guerrero Hansen passed away peacefully on February 25, 2013. Susan was born in the Philippines on May 27, 1949 to Theodore and Leonora Guerrero, and as the child of a military family lived in J...

Born June 15, 1941 in Mexico, and entered into rest on February 23, 2013 in Redwood City, CA at the age of 71. Survived by her son Enrique Barron of Las Vegas, NV, and her daughter Eunice Andrade of U...

Born March 25, 1938 in Azores, and entered into rest on February 23, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 74. Survived by his wife Maria Noia of Newark, CA. No services will be held for Jose.

Entered into rest on February 23, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband of 53 years Peter V. Lepore. Beloved mother of Geri Zuvich-Cerri of AZ, Mary Lou Lepore of Bakersfiel...

Eugene Archie Le May passed from this world the day after his 97th birthday in Fremont, CA where he spent the past year in the care of his daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, Michael. Mr. Le May wa...

Born April 13, 1926 in India, and entered into rest on February 21, 2013 in Oakland, CA at the age of 86. Survived by her son Haresh Shah of Rego Park, NY, and her daughter Daksha Shah of Fremont, CA....

Entered into rest on February 21, 2013 in Redwood City, CA at the age of 84. Devoted husband of 61 years to Shirley M. Abraham. Beloved father of John (Brenda) Abraham, Jr. , Ricky Abraham, Sr. , and ...

Born August 10, 1930 in Oakland, CA, and entered into rest on February 21, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 82. Loving husband of 52 years to Barbara Drake. Survived by 8 daughters, 1 son, several gr...

Entered into rest on February 20, 2013 in Union City, CA at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Delano Laureta Sr. of Twain Harte, Belinda Dronkers-Laureta of Fremont, Mae Gardina of San Jose, Marlon Lau...

William Hazen Kline died February 20, 2013 at the age of 93 after a long illness. Bill was born June 5, 1919 to Clair Lewis Kline and Lucile Hazen in Snohomish, Washington. Bill told many tales about ...

Entered into rest on February 19, 2013 in Union City, CA at the age of 84. Devoted mother to Marta and Ramiro Valenzuela of Lodi, Connie and Rudy Estrada of Fremont, Leticia and Art Carman of Fremont,...

Patricia Noel Brennan, a long-time Vallejo resident, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. She spent 91 years living life to the fullest and infecting those around her with unbridled optimism, laugh...

Born August 27, 1923 in England and entered into rest on February 18, 2013 in Union City, CA at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Albert Munt in 1999, and by her son Robin Albert Munt in 2000....

Entered into rest on February 18, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 45. Beloved son of Elaine Contreras. Loving brother to Rick and Debbie Contreras. Caring uncle to Erica Contreras, Tiffany Ross, She...

Born March 27, 1926 in the Philippines, and entered into rest on February 18, 2013 in Union City, CA at the age of 86. Survived by her daughter Carol Nepomuceno of Antioch, CA. A Funeral Mass will be...

Entered into rest on February 17, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 67 years to Beatrice Oliveira. Devoted father to Becky Goularte and her husband Chris. Cherished father-in-la...

Born April 22, 1925 in Nicaragua, and entered into rest on February 16, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 87. Survived by her daughter Zoveyda Espitia of Fremont, CA. Visitation will be held on Wedne...

Born September 7, 1929 in Riverside, CA and entered into rest on February 16, 2013 in Sutter Creek, CA at the age of 83. Beloved father of Art Martinez, Adrian Martinez, David Martinez, and Janice Pet...

Guadalupe Bustamante entered into rest on February 15, 2013 in Fremont, at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his loving wife Dolores Bustamante and two daughters Angelina and Elena. Survived by his ...

Terri was born April 20, 1961 in Fremont, CA to Phillip and Frances Duran and entered into rest on February 14, 2013 in Tracy, CA at the age of 51 after a two year battle with breast cancer. Devoted ...

Entered into rest on February 13, 2013 in Union City, CA at the age of 67. Beloved wife of 45 years to Jose A. Flores of Union City. Loving mother to Humberto Flores, Damacio Flores, Osbaldo Flores, a...

Putt Kennerson, peacefully passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 13th. He was a wonderful man who was totally independent at 84 years until the last two months. He married the love of his life at 21,...

Born July 16, 1933 in Gonzalez, CA, and entered into rest on February 12, 2013 in Newark, CA at the age of 79. Beloved mother of Delia Morreira of Fremont, Debi Giem of Atascadero, and Don Martinez an...

Entered into rest on February 12, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 87. Beloved sister of Sarah MacClay. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Guardian to Joseph Molnar, Sr. , and Joseph Molna...

Born September 23, 1929 in Calvin, OK, and entered into rest on February 11, 2013 in Newark, CA at the age of 83. Preceded in death by her husband Quintin Torres on January 17, 1990. Beloved mother of...

Entered into rest on February 11, 2013 in Redwood City, CA at the age of 72. Beloved husband of 34 years to Linda Sabeh. Devoted father to Joseph Sabeh, Jr. , and Grace Wallace and her husband Chris. ...

Born February 1, 1928 in China, and entered into rest on February 11, 2013 in San Jose, CA at the age of 85. Survived by his wife Ga Min Chen, and his son Kuang Chung Lee. Visitation will be held on ...

Born October 11, 1936 in Taiwan and entered into rest on February 10, 2013 in San Jose, CA at the age of 76. Survived by his wife Shu Hua Jiang. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 23, from...

Born July 9, 1917 in Greenville, SC, and entered into rest on February 10, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 95. Survived by his son John Henderson. Preceded in death by his wife Rita Henderson on Feb...

Patricia Ann Solis, 74, passed away on February 8, 2013 at her home in Fremont, CA. with her family at her bedside. She was born on May 24, 1938 in Tuolumne, CA to Walter and Lelah Sargent. Patricia ...

Entered into rest on February 7, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 65. Devoted husband of 24 years to Sylvia M. Ernes. Beloved father of Sherrill (Roger) Root, Deborah (Jack) Root, and Jon (Jennifer) ...

Born July 7, 1934 in Boston, MA, and entered into rest on February 6, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 78. Survived by his wife Marguerite Ann Hajjar of Fremont, and his step-daughter Bonnie Cooper o...