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Bruce B. Jaques

Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on May 20, 2007 in San Jose. He was born in New Zealand on December 13, 1931. He was tenth of thirteen children. Owner of Kiwi Electric. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Roberta. Sons: Mike, Phil (Diana), Wayne (Heather) and Glen (Diane) and five grandchildren. Also surviving siblings: Brothers: Wally, Peter, Terry and Joe, all of New Zealand, and Don (Dianne) of Campbell. Sisters: Joyce (Jack), Imelda (Bryan) and Josephine (Ian) all of New Zealand.Service is Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Willow Glen Funeral Chapel. Dress casually.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on May 27, 2007.

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John fasulo

October 24, 2025

I'm deeply sorry for your loss, and my sincere condolences to the family.

Darwyn Patz

June 2, 2007

May you rest in peace, Dear Bruce.

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