Solanoy Family Blog

Earlier today we drove up to Sacramento for my cousin’s baby shower. This year is full of babies. First us, next my cousin, and soon after that, my sister!

Anyways, it was good seeing everyone today. First the shower with great food and great company, and afterwards, a trip to my cousin’s house for a nice cool dip in the pool. It also happened to be Lulu’s first time! She had a great time. At first she wasn’t all too sure about the big “bath tub” but she got used to it pretty quickly. In no time flat, she was kicking, splashing and smiling.

All in all, a really good day!

Happy Holidays everone! Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. The baby’s doing fine. We’re down to the last month now before she arrives. 1st week of January is just around the corner with lots of preparation still to go, not to mention Christmas.

Osias Baltazar Coching
1925 – 2007
Faithful husband for 46 years to Judith Coching has peacefully passed away on June 2, 2007 at the age of 82 in San Jose, CA. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his loving children Glenda, married to Brian Yap; Neal, married to Julie Petermeier Coching; Jean and Abigail Coching. He is also adored by five grandchildren: Sean and Elise Yap; Ashley, Lauren and Christopher Coching. He is fondly remembered by many relatives and friends.

Osias was born in Numancia, Aklan, Philippines. He was the eldest in a family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters, worked his way through college, graduated from FEATI University with an Aeronautical Engineering degree. In 1953 he enlisted in the US Navy and volunteered for submarine service. In 1955 at US Naval Station Treasure Island, he attended naval schools for specialized training in radio and infrared equipment, submarine antennae repair and maintenance. Osias married Judith Espiritu at Moffet Field in 1960. In 1969 he graduated from the US Naval Electronics School at Treasure Island, received military commendations, 2 national defense service medals, and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Osias retired from the US Navy on October 1, 1974 as an Electronics Technician 1st Class in Honolulu, Hawaii. His second career as a civilian was working for Varian in San Jose as a Sr. Electrician. His great passion was to be a devoted grandfather, a jack-of-all trades, and an avid orchid and rose grower.

The family invites you to attend the memorial service held at Darling-Fischer Mortuary at 471 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA, and 11:00 am mass at St. John Vianney Church at 4600 Hyland Ave., San Jose, CA on June 8, 2007.

Wednesday June 6, 2007

Darling-Fischer, 471 E. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA (408) 998-2226
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Private Viewing
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Public Viewing

Thursday June 7, 2007

Darling-Fischer, 471 E. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA (408) 998-2226
1:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Viewing
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Vigil / Rosary

Friday June 8, 2007

Viewing, Mass, Burial
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Viewing, procession to church at Darling-Fischer, 471 E. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA
9:30 am – 10:30 am – Private Viewing, Pallbearers meet at Darling-Fischer, Procession to church
11:00 am – Mass at St. John Vianney Church, 4600 Hyland Ave., San Jose, CA (408) 258-6152

Here’s a blog I wrote on our adopted grandfather — Maximino Valle.

Remembering Maximino Valle on San Jose Metblogs

Mom and dad have returned from their 3 week vacation in the Philippines. They told me that some of the cousins have been checking this blog out. Because of hearing this, I’ll start updating this spot more regularly. I’ll be posting their photos for you guys to see. Check this spot soon!