Obituaries

Helen C. (Dias) Sterbenk passed away on February 2nd, 2017. She was born to the late Manuel and Mary Gularte on December 25th, 1939 in Atascadero, CA.

Helen was a very loving, caring, and giving wife, mom, sister, grandma, great grandma, godmother, and friend to many. She had many life long friends that were family to her.

Helen's artistic talents crossed media, oil painter, watercolorist, toll painter. She was also a very talented cosmetologist for many years. She loved to work in her garden and spend as much time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren as possible.

The family wishes to thank all those who cared for her over the past few years.

Helen is survived by her husband of 25 years Ron Sterbenk of Fremont; daughters: Gina Dias of San Jose, Juanita Epps (Jeff) of Lake Tahoe, Theresa Nogueira (John) of Sherwood, OR, Diane Lagau of Clayton, and Noreen Wernswing (MIke) of Boise, ID; son: Kenneth Dias (Christina) of San Jose; and 13 grandchildren: Daniel, David, Nicholas, Ethan, Jennifer, Monica, Brian, Laura, Alexa, Matthew, Roman, Gabriel, and Hayley. She is also survived by many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 7th, 1pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Helen to: Alzheimer Association, 2290 N. First St. Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95131 or call 408 372 9900.