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Viola Valdez Gonzales

1931 - 2017

Viola Valdez Gonzales obituary, 1931-2017, San Jose, CA

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

300 Curtner Ave

San Jose, California

Viola Gonzales Obituary

Viola Valdez Gonzales
Oct. 1, 1931 - Sept. 18, 2017
San Jose, CA
With broken hearts and healing memories we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Viola Valdez Gonzales. Born October 1, 1931 in Del Rio Texas. Passed September 18, 2017 in San Jose CA due to Alzheimers, which she was diagnosed with in October 2008. A resident of San Jose since 1959. She retired from National Semiconductor after many years of service.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Pascual and Victoria Valdez; her brothers Eddie, Ramiro, Mario, Reginaldo, and Ruben Valdez; her nephew Joe Mario Garcia, and son-in-law Danny Fisher. She is survived by her children Dorris Fisher and Walter Gonzales. Grandchildren Adam (Carmina) Gonzales and Kelly (Dave) Noble. Great-Grandchildren Adam, Alan, Annemarie Gonzales and Ryan Noble. Sisters Elodia Garcia, Amparo Luera and Norma Tate. Sister-in-law to Calistro Garcia, Gilbert Luera and Lourdes Valdez. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Rosary/Visitation will be held at Oak Hill Memorial Park 300 Curtner Ave San Jose 95125 at 6:30pm on Monday, September 25, 2017.
Funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church 325 Willow Street San Jose 95110 at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Viola enjoyed wearing her denim skirts. She would like you to be comfortable, wear jeans or denim skirt to the service. If you have a purple top, please wear it to represent Alzheimers.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to ALZ.org or call 1-800-272-3900. Maybe one day a cure could be found and no other family has to go through what we have.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 24, 2017.
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Salina Allen

September 26, 2017

Salina Allen

September 26, 2017

I have known Viola over 40 years, I am the mother of her first grandchild, Adam Gonzales. Viola is a wonderful woman who helped me for many years. She was always there for me. My other children Delphina, David and Michael remember her kindness. I will cherish the times I shared with her and the things she has given me. She will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace Viola Gonzales. I am adding a few photos I have.

Salina Allen

September 26, 2017

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Visitation

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Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

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26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

325 Willow Street, San Jose, CA

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