Philip Wayne Bronner Obituary
We announce the death of Philip Wayne Bronner of San Jose, California, born in Gilroy, California, who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Philip will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wives, Shirley Bronner and Myrna Matranga-Bronner. He is survived by: his daughters, Kim Christian (Mark Snover), Jamie Plantinga (Pete Plantinga) and Kristen Alvarez; his grandchildren, Jacob Christian, Sarah Christian, Shanon Plantinga, Jessica Christian, Alexandra Helm, Tyler Christian, Pierre Plantinga, Ashlie Rodrigues, Westley Plantinga and Nicholas Helm; and his great grandchildren, Rhiannon, Shannon, Donovan, Liam, Isaac, Cameron, Hailey, Colton, Tatum, Cassandra, Ezekiel and Theo. He is also survived by his family, his friends.
