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Mary Kleinsmith Obituary

Mary Angelina Kleinsmith

Resident of Sacramento

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Angelina Kleinsmith, lovingly known to all who loved her as "Angie and Oma", on September 28th the angels came and carried her away into the arms of God and her loving husband Bill who has been patiently waiting for the love of his life to join him since he passed away on February 11, 2002.

She is preceded by her sister Lydia Burton and is survived by her brothers Ysidor Sanchez, Robert Sanchez and her children Billie Ann Washburn, Sharon Cebrian, and Joe Kleinsmith. To her grandchildren Stacey Lester, Joanne Van Antwerp, Tony Cebrian, Shawn Kleinsmith, Audrey Storm and six great grandchildren, she was known as Oma.

Angie was born and raised in San Jose, She was a successful businesswoman who owned a construction company with her husband and later owned her own Insurance Company. Angie later retired to Santa Cruz.

Friends may call from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday at Oakwood Memorial Park Crystal Chapel at 3301 Paul Sweet Road and services are Sunday Oct. 3rd at 1 pm. A celebration of life reception will follow at the Oakwood Chapel. Santa Cruz Memorial Oakwood Chapel in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Janet Hagstrand-Vanlandingham

October 10, 2010

Joe, Sorry to hear about your Mom's death.
I know how much you must miss her. You are a good son.

Wendy Wright

October 3, 2010

Sharon, and Family< Im sorry about your loss, my prayers ad thoughts are with you as you are going through this hard time, I love you..... Love, Wendy, Jonathan, and Charlie

October 2, 2010

Sharon, Joe and Billie: I'm sorry to hear about your mom, but I know she's kicking up her heels with your dad in heaven. Love, Nanette Bridges

cheryl fontenot

September 30, 2010

i didnt know her but i talk to joe online and i prettty sure she was a beautiful person i know she was by her son he is such a goood friend to the family i send my prayers and thoughts to you alll on your lost on your mom grandmaw
cheryl fontenot

Barbara Dutton

September 30, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We are greatful that we got to spend time with her in June. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
with sympathy, Aunt Barbara & Uncle Gary

Gerry & Christin Porter

September 30, 2010

Sharon & joe and the extended family of "Angie", Please accept our condolences. While we only knew your mom for a short time, she was a very pleasant woman to talk to. It is so very nice to know she was in goods hands in so many ways. Take care Gerry Porter and Christin Porter

Shawn Kleinsmith

September 30, 2010

The time of the services has been changed to 1:00 p.m.

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