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  William M. Humphrey Jr., 86, of San Jose, California passed away on April 1, 2020, with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Earle, Arkansas on August 8, 1933 and was one of 15 children. He was honored to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, during the Korean War, and remembered his military service with great pride. He married the love of his life, Marilyn, in 1953. Besides having an avid interest in WWII, he loved flying. He held both a private and commercial Pilot...

On Mar 21st, 2020, Sylvia took the hands of God and rose to the heavens leaving family and friends enveloped in sadness to have such a beautiful person depart our lives.  Sylvia had a vibrant personality full of love and caring for others, and a tremendous sense of adventure and excitement for life; she has family and many friends around the globe mourning her leaving us.  She has left each of us with so many wonderful memories as she touched so many lives.  Sylvia fought an...

Michael Joseph Lund, 56, of Los Gatos, died March 18, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in San Jose, California, the second child of Thomas and Helen (Menous) Lund. He was educated at Queen of Apostles Catholic School and Cupertino High School. He then attended the University of Arizona where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance. Afterward he completed a Master’s degree in Economics at San Jose State University. Michael's early career went from...

Marita Donovan Pinkel passed away at the age of 92 on Feb. 29, 2020 in Saratoga, California, surrounded by her family.   Wrapped in her beloved St. Jude’s blanket, she drew her last breath as she listened to one of her favorite songs, “We Shall Overcome,” during the final verse: “We Are Not Afraid.” In the week before, learning that their grandmother was terminal, several of her grandchildren gathered at her bedside one last time for the stories only...

  Ray Mesa passed away early Friday morning after a long illness. He touched many lives with his caring and generous spirit.  He was loved and will be missed by all that knew him. Ray was born in Prescott AZ and moved to Los Gatos as a child. He graduated from Los Gatos High School. He became a union plasterer by trade then held other union positions ending with Business Manager for the local union until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Fran, daughter Toni and sons Steve...

Sandra Louise Armstrong Born 11/9/1935 Passed 2/24/2020  Survived by three sons George, Randy, Tim Four granddaughters Ginger, Heather, Tamara, Aliyah Services are being held at Chapel of the Hills on 615 No. Santa Cruz Ave in Los Gatos. Visitation on 3/12 form 4pm to 8pm and mass on 3/13 at 1.30pm.

Surrounded by family, Suse Aguilar, 79, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020.  She is proceeded in death by her husband, William Aguilar, her parents Franz and Else Püttner, and sister-in-law Consuelo (Aguilar) Cortez.  Suse is survived by her two children Peter and Alicia Aguilar, her brother Peter Püttner (Maria), and brother-in-law Stock Cortez.  Suse was born in Teplitz, Czechoslovakia and grew up in Frankfurt, Germany.  She met and married her...

It is with great sadness that, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, the family of Domenic Bennie Norcia announces his passing on February 20th, 2020 in Los Gatos, California at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Lydia, his children, Michael & Jennifer Norcia and Lisa & Barry Cheskin and his five grandchildren who were his pride and joy - Justin, Nicholas, Zachary, Joy, and Lucy. He is also dearly remembered by his family back in New...

Leon Robert Truan passed away on February 19, 2020 in San Jose, California.  He was 89 years “young”. He will be missed and warmly remembered for his magnetic and witty way of making everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him feel loved and appreciated.   He was born in Kansas to parents William Henry Truan and Mary Ann Pigman Wolf.  Beloved husband, father and grandpa and great grandpa.  Preceded in death by his wife Lenora Lorenz, the love of his life...