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Leona Colla Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Aug. 21, 1918-Dec. 18, 2010
Loving mother to Kathy O'Kane, Ron (Kelley) Colla, Sandi (Steve) Rowe and Jim (Teasie) Colla. Devoted grandmother to Kevin O'Kane, Tracey (Gabe) Coan, Anthony Colla, Chris Colla, Katie Jones (Brian), Michael Rowe, Lindsey Rowe and Megan Colla. Cherished great-grandmother of 3. Preceded in death by her late husband Anthony (Tony) Colla.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at 11:00AM at St. Leo the Great Parish, 88 Race St., San Jose, CA. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Sisters of Charity, BVM 1100 Carmel Drive, P.O. Box 858, Dubuque, IA 52004. The family is deeply appreciative of the staff for the attention and care at Lincoln Glen Nursing Home. LIMA-CAMPAGNA-ALAMEDA MISSION CHAPEL serving the family, (408) 288-9188.
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judy oconnell
June 18, 2011
Leona was such a strong spirit in my life and I feel so fortunate to have known both Tony AND LEONA. I love them and pray to them often. love, judy
Newton -|-
January 8, 2011
TO THE COLLA FAMILY,
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,
MAY GOD GIVE YOU HIS
LOVE, PEACE, AND STRENGTH
IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
MAY SHE R.I.P -|-
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