Jose F. Dutra

Jose F. Dutra, 81, son of the late Jose and Rosa Dutra. Jose was born in Ribeira Funda Faial. He graduated High School and Middle School from Portugal. He later married Mary Dutra on Feb. 19, 1966. Joe worked as a custodian for James Lick High School. He was a member of Lady of Fatima, EFES. He had a passion for gardening, going to the beach and playing cards with his in-laws. He was a loving father to his children and adored his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dutra; daughter, Margaret Thompson and son-in-law David Thompson; Son, Tony Dutra; Grandchildren Stephen and Hailey Thompson; Brothers and sisters Manuel Dutra and Henry Dutra of Canada, Frank Dutra, Eddie Dutra, John Dutra, Alberto Dutra and Maria Pais. He also leaves behind many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held at Lima Family Santa Clara 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 6:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Lawrence 1971 Lawrence Dr. Santa Clara on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 10:00am with a burial following at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, Santa Clara, CA.