Robert Clifton Parker (January 17, 1929 to December 26, 2018) Robert (Bob) C. Parker passed away into new life the day after Christmas from complications due to ALS. Bob held on for one last Christmas with his wife Ruth, son Jeffrey, daughters Lynn Thomas and Carol McNutt, two sons-in-law (Kyle Thomas and Thomas McNutt), and four grandchildren (Laurel & Parker and Madison & Robert). Bob was the only child of Leonard and Grace Parker and started this life in Oakland, California. He...

Memories of Willie/Beresford Wilberforce Hopkins McLean by Marion "Joy" McLean "Willie" (pet name) was chosen by his father as best genetic reflection of himself.  Willie was declared the logical bard of all the siblings.  Our father therefore consulted Willie on all profound matters.  as the middle child, he certainly made himself visible, not so much by deliberate physical action, but by his ability to be the silent watcher.  In moments of sibling...

Hector and Camilla Garza Obituary   Hector Mario Garza, 45, was born on September 23, 1973 to his loving parents Francisco and Marina Garza. His beloved daughter, Camilla Rose Garza was born on February 3, 2018 in Walnut Creek, CA. Hector grew up in Hayward, CA and Tracy, CA and eventually made his home with his wife Kirsten and daughter Camilla in Walnut Creek, CA. Hector was beloved by all who knew him; his brothers Frank and Jesse, sister Sandra, his parents, as well as many aunts,...

LOUIS GUEVARA AYALA September 16 1932----October 19 2018   Louis Guevara Ayala passed away at home in Gilroy, California on October 19, 2018 at the age of 86 surrounded by his devoted family.  He suffered with Parkinson disease. Louis is survived by his wife Dolores, son Louis Ayala ,daughter in law Lois Ayala, and two sisters Esther Reyes and Sara “Cookie” Lopez. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Cucamonga California to Luz Ayala and Josephine...

Thuong Van Lam, born on February 2, 1940 in Chau Doc, Vietnam, passed away on September 24, 2018, in San Jose, California surrounded by his loving family.  Thuong is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Luu; his four sons Chau, Ky, Phi and Binh; daughters-in-law Huong, Cassie, and Emily; grandchildren, Luke, Finn, and Tran; sisters, Trang and Nghiem; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thong Le, Ho and Isabelle Le, Pho and Thu Le, Diep and Trinh Chau, Phuong and Nhat Pham, Trang and...

Ortensia Acosta, was born to Esteban and Romana Acosta on October 18, 1928, in Tormey, CA.  This was a railroad community that Grandpa had worked for. Mom grew up in Sanger, CA with her sisters and brothers.  She shared stories with us, of how they tried to work in the various fruit and vegetable fields.  The kids usually went to work, but were sent home early because they ate more than they picked.  Grandpa Esteban built the house they lived in. Last year, her niece...

Michael Najera “Buelo”, born on December 20th, 1927 in San Bernardino, California, peacefully passed away at age 90 on August 9th, 2018 in San Jose, California with his loving family at his side. Michael was a beloved husband and joins his wife Cora in heaven. He is survived by his sons, Edward (Sheri) and Michael (Isabel); brother, Rudy (Vera); Sister, Margo (Andy); grandchildren, Christina (Paul), Edward, Michael, Matthew (Janine), Angelica, Monica, Daniel, and Michelle; and...

In Loving Memory Carole Elizabeth Holmes-DiMatteo, 81, passed away on August 9, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, California, from heart related complications.  She is survived by her beloved husband, John, and loving family:  Gail (Steve) Cain, Linda (Emil) Wicki, Pat (Bob) Cain, Marilyn (Loyd) Blair, Richard (Connie) Avignon, Joyce (Steve) Hamilton, and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at California Coast Veteran's Cemetery, 2900...

Emmanuel Soria Arca (RET. US Army)   October 30, 1948  -  June 19, 2018 It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, Papa, father-in-love, uncle and brother. He leaves behind his loving wife, Marsha, sons Greg and wife Kellee, son Brandon and wife Tonja, and son Westly and wife Nanneth, as well as 10 grandchildren, that loved him so much. Emmanuel “Manny” was born in Manila, Philippines, to Pio and Betty...

Adrian Avalos, 41, of San Jose, passed away on June 6th, 2018 on Altamonte Pass in Livermore. Adrian Avalos was born in San Jose, to Maria Teresa and Alvino Avalos on November 10, 1976. Adrian was preceded by his brother Daniel and nephew Isiah Devonte.  Both which greeted him with open arms and love. Adrian is survived by Daughter Kylie Iris Ennis-Avalos, Fiancée Megan Ennis.  Sisters; Elsa, Anna, Marisol, Galicia and Melba.  Brothers; Johnny, Jimmy and Bino....