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Vickie Pacholka Obituary
Sept. 18, 1950 - Aug. 23, 2018
Resident of San Jose
Vickie Ora Pacholka passed away surrounded by her family after a struggle with cancer. Vickie grew up in Southern California, the oldest of nine brothers and sisters before moving to San Jose in 1987. She retired as office manager of the San Jose DMV in 2012, after 37 years employed by the State of California. She had a passion for gardening, decorating the house inside and out for every occasion, and taking her border collie Mr. Bean to the park every day. She also had an amazing and unstoppable sense of humor, she always had a way to make you smile. She was the beloved wife to her husband Carl for forty years and the mother of her son Justin, who was the light of her life for 34 years.
She is survived by her husband, Carl; son, Justin (Mary), sisters, Debbie, Yvonne, Shellie "Chelle", Tina, Martie; brothers, Stan, Donnie, Patrick; father Don; & stepmother, Fran. Service will be private.
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Lucy Saldivar
August 27, 2020
It’s been a few years since Vickies passing and I was thinking about her! She is and always will be remembered by her friends as a shining light! Her laughter was contagious and I will always miss her! She will be remembered for one of the most amazing humans I had the privilege of working for. She was my friend and always made me feel cared for with her genuine personality! Love you Vickie
Joanna Thai
September 19, 2018
It is Vickie' Birthday today 9/18 and I have called her for the past 15 years on her BD. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Vickie, my former Office Manager at DMV. Vickie was a great boss and she will be truly missed and will always be remembered by SJ DMV employees, especially me. When I had vertical Vickie brought me to Kaiser and she spent $50 to buy me the right pillow so I can sleep well. I cannot thank you enough for the supports that Vickie gave me when I first became a manager I at DMV. Again, Vickie helped me to move out on my last day of my foreclosure home. I want to tell to all DMV employees how much I missed my former boss, Vickie!
I cannot fully express the sorrow I feel for on your Birthday. I am thinking about you always....! Wish you peace and rest!
September 12, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that we will see our loved ones again. Psalms37:9-11
Lucy Saldivar
September 5, 2018
Vickie was my manager back in the 90's, I was very suprised to hear of her passing and feel so bad that I didn't get to say good-bye. The things said about her bring back so many memories of someone who was just a beautiful person, funny and always smiling. She talked so fondly of her husband Carl & son Justin and although I don't know them I just want to say that I send my prayers of peace and comfort to the Lord on behalf of your family. Vickie made my days at work so much better and I will miss her wonderful voice/laugh that set her apart. May God bless & be with her family at this time.
September 4, 2018
Our condolences to the Family.
May God bless her family with strength....
August 30, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa
61:1
August 30, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May god provide your hearts with peace and strength while you cherish your fond memories of Vickie who to is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15
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