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Bruno Machan Obituary
Bruno John Machan
Resident of San Jose
Born Jan. 22, 1942 in Shanghai, China, entered into rest Sept. 22, 2010 after a brave battle with lung cancer.
Beloved husband of Virginia Machan. Loving father of David (Loida) and Cherrie. Proud Grandpa of Brandon, Hailey and Zachary. Precious brother of Adela, Catherine, (Spike) and Mary. Supportive stepfather to Kurtis and Matthew. Loved uncle of 10.
Celebration of Life to be held Oct. 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m. Please contact family member or The Woods Apartment office for details. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to Sacred Heart Community Services or City Team Ministries of San Jose.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bruno Machan
January 22, 2011
Dear John,
just to tell you that you are tho't of and missed on a daily basis. Happy Birthday!
Love Barb
January 21, 2011
Sweetheart,
Tomorrow is your birthday. Your sisters and son and his wife and your Grandkids, are going to get together and celebrate you and your special day. I am so glad I have them to share with them how much we love you and miss you. As always your ever loving wife. Ginger
November 10, 2010
Good night Sweetheart. Thought of you all day. Miss you so much.
As always, Love Ginger
November 3, 2010
Good night sweetheart. I love you so much. I am so lonely for you. Tango misses you too. She waits for me to come home.
As always, Love, Ginger
October 28, 2010
Good night sweetheart, I can't beleive your gone. I miss you so much. I wish you could come back to me.
Love, Ginger
BARBARA
October 28, 2010
JOHN, YOU ARE IN MY THO'TS AND HEART DAILY.
October 18, 2010
Good night sweetheart, had a nice visit with the David and the grandbabies. Carved pumpkins. It was fun.
Your ever loving wife. Ginger
October 10, 2010
Good night sweetheart. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
Love always, Ginger
October 3, 2010
Good night sweetheart, I love you and miss you so much,
Love, Ginger
Ginger Machan
September 29, 2010
I miss you so much sweetheart. You were my shining knight. Everyone loves and respects you so much. You are a very important man around here. You would be proud, because I am.
Your Loving Wife, Mrs. Machan
September 29, 2010
Ginger, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Gerald and Janice
Brandon, Hailey, Zachary Machan
September 29, 2010
We will miss you Grandpa. We love you always.
Shirley & John Severance
September 29, 2010
Ginger,
John was a dear friend and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilage to know him.
With much love,
Shirley & John Severance
September 29, 2010
Ginger,
John was a dear friend and brother. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
With much love,
Kurtis Harville
September 29, 2010
I love you mom . And we will miss john so much .
Kurtis & Alisha Harville
BARBARA BRAMAN
September 29, 2010
I AM SO HONORED TO HAVE HAD JOHN AS MY BROTHER IN LAW. HE WILL BE MISSED
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