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Jeanette Margaret Freeman of SanJosepassedaway at the ageof100,onSunday, Jan 23,2022. Jeanette was born on Sept 1, 1921 to Edwardand Margaret Smithey of SanJose. She married William J. Freeman in 1946 and together they started achain of sporting goods stores which they ran for40years. She is survived by her sonDavid, grandson William and granddaughter Marguerite. Her cheerful disposition and calm demeanor will be missedby allwho knew her.Memorial services are private and with immediate family only In lieu of owers, please donate to theAmerican Cancer Society

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Sept. 1, 1921 -Jan.23, 2022 Resident of SanJose (408) 297-2447 www.oakhillfuneral.com

George E. Arguello 1937 -2022 Resident of Paci ca

George Eugene Arguello, 84,bornon2/16/37 passed awayon1/30/22 from an unexpected heart attack while sleeping. Even though his failing heart took him awayfrom us, hisloving heartwillremain withus forever untilwemeetagain Geneissurvived by his sons Jason and Max Arguello, daughters Michelle Gentry &Mikaela Romero, daughters-in-law Patricia & DaisyArguello, grandsons Thomas &Anthony Arguello, sisterErmie Gonzales, brotherGilbertArguello, nephew Chuck Renteria, nieces Lila &Leilani Renteria, Kathy, Sherie &Roberta Gonzalesand Toni &JennetteArguello, all LSD #3 ECV brothers R.I.P dad we LOVEyou very much!! Services will be heldon 2/16/22, 10 am at Chapel by theSea,801 Oceana Blvd., Paci ca and aCelebration of lifeatthe The American Legion, 130South Blvd, SanMateo,CA.

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Angelica Louise Fenolio

March 6, 1924- January 31, 2022

Resident of Monte Sereno

A life well lived. Angelica Louise Fenolio passed away in her sleep Monday January 31 at the age of 97. Ann was born and raised in San Jose. Graduated from San Jose High and San Jose State College. In 1947 she married Lawrence Fenolio and they established their home in Los Gatos in 1950. She spent the majority of her career as a dietician working at O’Connor & Campbell Community hospitals, retiring from Valley Medical Center in 1986.

Ann greatly enjoyed volunteering, frst at the Village House in Los Gatos then Assistance League of Los Gatos/ Saratoga. An active member of AAUW where she developed many friendships. She traveled extensively with friends and her late husband Lawrence. She loved museums and the arts, sharing these experiences with friends and family.

The proud mother of Jan (Bart), Doug and Ken (Kim), preceded in death by children Kurt & Susan. Loving grandmother of Megan, Peter, John, Justin, Briana & Bryce, great grandmother of eight.

Ann will be remembered for her vivaciousness, positive, caring and nurturing qualities. She loved preparing and dining on good food enjoyed with family and friends who will all miss her greatly.

A celebration of her life will be held when in-person gatherings are deemed safe.

Chizu Kubo

January 20, 1925 ~ January 12, 2022

Resident of San Jose, CA

Chizu Kubo passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in her home in San Jose, CA., just shy of her 97th birthday. She was a resident of Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. As was her wish, Chizu was able to stay in her home until the end, surrounded by her family. Chizu was born in Vacaville, CA to Issei parents Tsurukichi and Tokie Matsuura. She was active in girls sports, as well as in Buddhist church and Japanese community activities. She graduated from Vacaville High School in 1942. That same year, with sisters Josephine and Helen and brother Ben, the entire family was relocated to the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona for the duration of WW2.

After World War 2, the family moved on to Cupertino, CA and settled in at the Pon Ranch where Ben worked as the foreman and the rest of the family worked seasonal orchard jobs—picking cherries, cutting apricots and picking prunes.

Chizu married Yone Kubo in 1948 and together they raised a family of two boys –Duane and Larry—and immersed themselves in family life. Chizu became a hair stylist and worked in beauty salons in the Santa Clara Valley for over 40 years.

Chizu had the boys active in many endeavors from Little League to school events to Buddhist Church activities and the Community Youth Service (CYS). She always made sure her boys had pressed trousers at school and clean uniforms for their games.

Chizu was a core member of the San Jose Gardener’s Association Auxilury. In her later years she was grateful for the many activities at the Yu Ai Kai Senior Center in Japantown San Jose.

After retirement, Chizu engaged in creative endeavors along with her girlfriends which included many beautifully crafted and framed Japanese Bunka (embroidery) pieces.

Chizu and Yone were well-known for their love of travel and the many motorhome trips they had taken since the 1980s. They were early RV travelers criss-crossing the country as well as adventuring all the way to Alaska with their good friends, the Itatani and Idemoto families.

May 1952 - Jan 2022 San Jose, CA.

Born to Don & Doris Cone, Marjorie Grace was the third of three children, after brothers Doug and Andy. They attended the Presbyterian Church in Palo Alto, CA, which set her up for a lifetime of serving the Lord. As a child she enjoyed time with family at Boy Scout Camp, cooking with her mom, playing games and singing.

In her mid-20s she rededicated her life to God after a service at Los Altos First Baptist Church; and through her participation in choir and small groups, met her husband, Kent. They married in 1980 and in the years following welcomed three children, moving to San Jose, CA. She continued her career of serving by running the church nursery, teaching Bible at AWANA, and singing in choir, all with Kent by her side. More recently she used her cooking skills to minister and connect with families at Bridges Church.

As her children entered high school, Marjie took a job in Special Education at Homestead High School, where she worked for 20 years before retiring in 2021. She brought joy to the offce, was known for recruiting friends to work with her, playing pranks, and bringing in tasty home-made treats. She loved to be around people and saw each day as an opportunity to spread God’s love through her humor, food, and ability to make everyone feel cherished. She is survived by her husband, Kent, son David (wife Veronica), daughter Katie Speck (husband Ryan), and daughter Suzie.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 19th at 10:30am at Bridges Community Church in Los Altos, CA.

In their later years, Chizu and Yone greatly enjoyed the many sports and school activities of their grandchildren. When commenting on her granddaughter Justine’s success in high school basketball, Chizu would remind us that when she played, she was one of the two girls allowed to cross midcourt to play both offense and defense. In that era, most girls were considered too weak to play fullcourt basketball. Chizu’s husband Yone passed in 2016. She is survived by her two sons, Duane (Lucien) of Soquel, CA and Larry (Karen) of Foster City, CA, grandchildren Miasa (Christopher) Wong of Reno, NV, Darren Kubo of Sacramento, Ca, Kurtis Kubo of El Dorado Hills,CA, and Justine Kubo of Boston, MA. She is also survived by her sister, Helen Mukai of Sacramento, CA., and numerous nieces and nephews. Due to covid concerns, only a private family service will be held. Special thanks and recognition to Belma Agruda and Cora Pascual, Chizu’s longtime caregivers.

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June 7, 1936 - February 6, 2022

Resident of San Jose

Barbara Lee Cali passed away on Sunday February 6, 2022 after 85 years of a full and bountiful life. Barbara and her identical twin Beverly Gannon were born on June 7, 1936 to Leonard and Pearl Kuhn. Barbara, Bev and their brother, Richard were raised on Hanchett Avenue in San Jose. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School.

After high school Barbara began her career as a legal secretary when it was interrupted by her meeting of prominent local attorney Mark Cali who soon became her husband. Mark and Barbara married on October 4, 1958 in San Jose and eventually settled in their family home on Westgate Avenue where they spent many years together raising Carlee, C.J., Mark and Leeann. Mark and Barbara loved spending time with cherished neighbors, hosting parties, organizing Fourth of July celebrations, creating festive Halloween nights, attending their children’s baseball games and being parents to all the neighborhood children.

Mark and Barbara relocated to their beloved Winchester Ranch Mobile Home Park were they resided with their new neighbors, including the return to San Jose of her twin Beverly and Bev’s husband Warren. Barbara was the social director of the Park and was well known for her beautiful garden, lavish holiday decorations and hosting many parties in the clubhouse. Barbara was happiest driving her golf cart through the Park with her dogs, Chester, and later Gucci, while visiting with her neighbors.

Barbara is survived by her children Carlee, C.J. (Kim), Mark (Nina) and Leeann (Dan), her 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandsons, 7 nephews and one niece. She is preceded in death by her husband Mark and more recently her twin Beverly. Many thanks to all of her close friends who enjoyed having a glass of wine with her on Westgate Avenue or Winchester Ranch.

There will be no formal services due to current public health circumstances. In lieu of fowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity in Barbara’s memory.

Kathleen Taylor

July 4, 1945 - February 1, 2022

Goleta, CA

Wife. Mom. Mom-in-law. Sister.Nana. Friend. Since a near life-ending episode 24 years ago, she made a miraculous comeback and put up with numerous health setbacks, never once with an attitude or complaining. No matter her own opinions, she welcomed and talked to absolutely everyone and was inclusive of all. She ventured on long international tours and domestic road trips with her family, making priceless memories even when it was diffcult. She loved fercely - her kids, her adopted kids, her friends, her neighbors, and of course her beloved “grandies” who were the apple of her eye . Mom, you set an example for us all, put up one heck of a fght, and were truly one of a kind. Rest easy in Heaven … we love you. See you soon. Kathy was a long time resident of Palo Alto, CA and taught in Cupertino Union School District for many years before retiring to the Santa Barbara area in 2013. A private family burial will be held February 18th with a Memorial Service at Mission Santa Barbara in the coming weeks, details to come. In lieu of fowers, donations may be made to Nor Cal Aussie Rescue.

On Friday, January 7, 2022, Tom Tamotsu Sako, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and father-inlaw passed away peacefully of natural causes in Sunnyvale, CA at the age of 99. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Michi in 2013.

Tom was born on April 30, 1922, and raised in Sunnyvale, California, the youngest of three children, to Nizo and Mishi Sako. The family lived in Sunnyvale until WWII when Executive Order 9066 led to the incarceration of Japanese Americans into internment camps. The Sako family was relocated to Heart Mountain, Wyoming for the duration of the war and eventually settled in Los Altos after returning to the Bay Area.

Tom was a licensed cement contractor and small businessman until his semi-retirement in 1990. It was semiretirement as he would always be doing small jobs for people (including family members) for at least another decade. Tom was also a talented vegetable gardener with an annual yield that was enjoyed by neighbors, family, and friends for many years.

Tom married Michi Tanouye in 1951 and they soon started a family and settled down in the Barron Park section of Palo Alto and later moved to Mountain View in 1958. He was a quiet, generous, humble and kind man who participated in weekly bowling leagues and tournaments for decades and was a longtime 49ers season ticket holder dating back to the Kezar Stadium era. He was also a devoted Giants and Warriors fan and passed that devotion onto his sons.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at Parkview Residential Care Home as well as Hospice of the Valley for their tireless efforts, care, and love they showed to Tom during his last year of a life well lived, while working with the continual challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tom is survived by sons Thompson (Linda) and Mitch (Mie) and his three beloved grandsons, Greg (Jillian), Nick and Taka. Per his wishes no services are planned. Donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley in Tom’s memory.