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Obituaries
Obituary : Laura Orosco Austin Print E-mail
Laura Orosco Austin Passed peacefully in her home on October 24, 2009. She was 53. Born and raised in Santa Clara. She was a caring daughter to her mother, Sally Austin. She is preceded in death by her father, Manuel R. Austin, and her grandparents. She will be missed by her brothers, Manuel Austin Jr., Dr. David Austin, Charles Austin, and niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was a graduate of Santa Clara University with a Masters in Law. She was previously employed by Legal Aide Society of San Jose. Laura was a very passionate advocate for the Hispanic community. Those who knew her were blessed by her sense of compassion and warm heart. Family and friends are invited to attend a Vigil Service Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at LIMA-CAMPAGNA-ALAMEDA MISSION CHAPEL, 600 S. Second St, San Jose with Visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. Funeral Mass Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
 
Obituary : Charles Donald Dahlberg Print E-mail
Charles Donald Dahlberg Of Santa Clara, passed away peacefully September 22, 2009. Husband of Sheila Dahlberg. Father of Kevin, Kimberly and Kris Dahlberg and stepfather of Bryan and Dennis Albrecht. Brother of Arthur Dahlberg. Born September 14, 1934 in Jamestown, New York. A Memorial Mass will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 2:00 at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, 1971 Saint Lawrence Dr, Santa Clara. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Breathe California, 1469 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126.
 
Obituary : Billie June Boegman Print E-mail

Services will be Friday for Billie June Boegman who passed away on Wednesday in Santa Clara. She was 72.

Billie was born in Oklahoma, moving to California with her family as a youngster. After graduation Billie moved to Santa Cruz. Billie loved fishing and camping. She and her father spent many, many hours fishing throughout the Santa Cruz area. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time in her garden. When her children became interested in competitive swimming Billie started her towards becoming an AAU swim official. She spent many weekends walking pool decks and became a favorite official of the swim clubs.

Billie is survived by her husband Bob Boegman of San Jose, her children Vanessa, Valerie, Robbie and Jolene; step children Teri, Karen, John and Jim; 11 grandchildren and 3 great children; her brother Cal and sisters Bonnie and Becky.

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, Sept. 18, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Memorial, 1927 Ocean Street. Graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m.