Jeanette "Jan" M. Linares passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008. Jeanette "Jan" M. Linares was born on May 15, 1957. She attended Travis High School and later married. Jan is survived by her sister, Deborah; daughter, Monica; sons, Jamie (Laura), Benjamin; six grandchildren. A family member named her "The Associated Press" because she knew all the family "chisme" (gossip) before it happened. Jan served as Lector at San Jose Catholic Church. She will be remembered for her big heart, a sense of humor and her smile. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 7:00 pm. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2008 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Park.