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Gerardo Santamaria Obituary
May 30, 1935-July 6, 2018
San Jose
Gerardo was born in Guaymas, Mexico and immigrated with his mother to San Jose when he was 14. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954, and soon married Lupe Carrasco who became his beloved wife for 61 happy years. Gerardo proudly worked for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company for 30 years, doing drafting and engineering work on the Milstar Program satelllites and the Hubble Space Telescope. He was among the very first engineers to work on the newly developed CADAM software program, and upon retiring, he set the Lockheed record for working on this system, having logged in more than 32,500 hours.
Gerardo is survived by his wife Lupe; his 7 children Margie, Jerry, Fernando, Frank, Albert, Esther and Victor; and his 5 grandchildren Kristina and Joseph Rivera; Elena McConnell; Fernando, Jr. and Anthony Santamaria. By persevering through many health challenges, never complaining, Gerardo lived a full life of integrity, honor, success, and unyielding love for his family.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Viewing Service on Monday July 16th (5pm to 6:30pm), immediately after which will be the Rosary Service (7pm to 9pm) at the Oak Hill Funeral Home "Oaks Chapel" (300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA). A mass will follow on Tuesday July 17th (10am) at Sacred Heart Church (325 Willow St), with burial following afterwards at Oak Hill Cemetary. In lieu of offering gifts of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to Sacred Heart Church. Also, please visit his memorial website to view an online celebration of his life, as well as to offer words of memorium and prayer: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries
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PATRICIA LOPEZ-JAMES
July 16, 2018
Tia Lupe & Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband/father. Our prayers & thoughts are with all of you. Love, Patricia, John, & Julianna James
Esther Hernandez
July 10, 2018
I always called you uncle Jerry but you were the best brother in law a little girl could have You always had time for me and taught me to not be so serious and smile more with your funny jokes I took your advice as I grew up and learned to make kids happy in my line of work I thank you for your gift I will be eternally grateful I will miss you.
Bernard Lopez
July 10, 2018
To the family family I my wife and I would like to offer our condolences and that we're sorry we won't be able to attend the services! My name is Bernard Lopez I'm Ernie Lopez's older originally from Shafter, Ca not I live in Bakersfield, Ca for the last 35 years! It would've been nice to the family!
July 7, 2018
My Sincerest condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at John 11: 25 & 26 be of comfort to your family.
JM
July 7, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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