This page is dedicated to our retired San Jose Police Officers and Firefighters who passed this year.

Below are brief summaries of retirees who passed away this year. The information is provided by family and friends of those who passed. If you know of a retired San Jose police officer or firefighter who passed this year, but you do not see them listed below, please click here to send us an email and let us know.

2024

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Duncan "Buck" DeMers #1342

Retired Officer Duncan “Buck” DeMers #1342 passed away October 14, 2024.
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Gary Madison #1598

Retired Sgt. Gary Madison #1598 passed away on October 13, 2024.

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Lyle Rice #1179

Retired Lt. Lyle Rice #1179 passed away on July 19, 2024.
Terry Kerns

Terry Kerns

Retired Fire Captain Terry Kern passed on June 4, 2024

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James Overstreet #2202

Retired Sgt. James Overstreet #2202 passed away on February 12, 2024.

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Ralph Padilla

Retired Fire Captain Ralph Padilla passed peacefully in his sleep on February 8, 2024.

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Bill Tate #1698

Retired Bill Tate #1698 passed away on January 14, 2024.

Dave Tozer

David E. Tozer #1635

Retired Officer David E. Tozer #1635 passed away on January 13, 2024.

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