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Diane Afflerback Baker

Diane Baker Obituary

Diane Afflerback Baker Born Aug. 8, 1948 in Puunene, Hawaii and entered into rest May 14, 2008 in San Jose, CA. Survived by husband John S. Baker, children Peter and April, and granddaughter Anna (banaski) Garcia. Also loving mother Irene Afflerback. Loving sister to John, Annette, and Arleen. Aunt to Jim, Nicole, Eric, Jennifer, Jason, Lorin and Grant. Preceded in death by father Howard. Diane touched many lives and made many lifelong friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Services will be held May 20th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Justin's Parish Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA. Reception following.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on May 16, 2008.

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April Ericson

May 14, 2009

It's been a year and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I still can't believe your gone.....I miss calling you everyday :( Still looking out for Papa...calling everyday to check on him...he's ok :)we love you and you will always be in our hearts...Love, April & Little B

Tom Chatfield

December 1, 2008

To John,
I was saddened to read in May about the loss of Diane, a wonderful person and mother, and wife for you. I know that she will be greatly missed.
Please contact me now.
Tom Chatfield

Linda Boucke

August 8, 2008

Diane,
Happy Birthday Day my friend! I think about you every day. Your friend, Linda

April

June 5, 2008

Mom,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you very much everyday. I miss hearing your voice, I miss you yelling at me about Anna. Anna misses you so much. I love you and always will. I won't fight with Peter I promise.

Ace

Linda Boucke

May 21, 2008

Dear Diane, I am so sorry that I missed the Celebration of Your Life. I would not have missed the services if I had known.
I could not find April's telephone number until today. You were a wonderful friend and I will treasured my memories of our time at Pac Bell, moving you to Bonnie Doone, Carribean cruise, and other fun times. I will miss you and will look forward to seeing you in heaven. I LOVE YOU...YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND. Cookie Bookie...I can still hear your lovely voice. God Bless You My Friend!

Pat Girard

May 17, 2008

My deepest sympathy to my dear cousins, Irene, Arleen, Annette and John...and to John Baker. Diane will be missed by family and friends alike. My prayers are with you all.

Irene Afflerback

May 16, 2008

My Darling Daughter,
My heart is breaking. How can I go on with out our daily phone calls?
I thank God for the wonderful time we had in Texas, and will keep that memory forever along with a million others. I love you, Mom

Zena Baloca

May 16, 2008

Diane,
We mish you dearly!
Thank you for loving my boys, Justin lays on the quilt you made for him every night and "Tata" wants to know where Anna's ("my gamma's") grandma now lives.
I am soo thankful for the time we had at the hospital talking about how mischievous April and I were growing up, I think (hope) you loved every minute of it!
And don't worry, I'll make sure April doesn't fight with Peter.
With all our love,
Zena, Troy, Tyler and Justin

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