March 4, 1965 – November 8, 2022
Joanne (Jay) Tolentino Dela Cruz Gast, age 57, died November 8, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children.
Survived by her husband, Randall Gast, and daughters Kathleen Durtschi, Kathrina Laidlaw, Kristal Dela Cruz, stepchildren Lalita, Luxora, Tiffany and Roger Gast, along with two grandchildren Kalani Durtschi and Samuel Laidlaw.
Born to parent Manuel and Sabina Tolentino of Tarlac, Philippines, on March 4, 1965 as Jay Tolentino, she later changed her name to Joanne and many friends called her Jing. Joanne moved to the United States with her mother and brother in 1981 and finished her education in California.
Wonderful daughter, loving wife, devoted and caring mother and grandmother. Worked in the medical device and hospitality industries for many years before retiring at the age of 55. Loved to travel to see the world and always stopped to take pictures with beautiful flowers. Energetic and a loving personality, biggest beautiful smile, everyone knew when she was in the room. If you know Joanne, this notice will make you very sad.
Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.
Flowers can be sent to Oak Hill Funeral Home, and donations to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
The Funeral will be held at Oak Hill Funeral Home, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Phone 408-297-2997.
Visitation on November 30th from 9am-3pm and Service from 6pm to 8pm. A Mass Service at St. Francis Assisi will be held December 1st followed by a burial service at Oak Hill Cemetery where Joanne will be laid to rest near her beloved mother.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oakhillfuneral.com for the Gast family.
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