Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Joseph Gorman
Sep 4, 2026
Joseph Iler Gorman, known to his friends and family as Joe, Grandpa Joe, and JoJo, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Gilroy, California, at the age of 96. He was born on August 5, 1930, in the Blaine Bottom area of Oklahoma, near the town of Keota.
Joe lived a full and active life, marked by hard work, family, athletics,...
Julie Hernandez
Sep 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Hernandez, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Julie passed away peacefully on September 3rd, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief illness.
Julie was born on September 19, 1962, to Ernie and Grace Hernandez at Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy. From the very beginning, Julie brought love and...
Patricia Ann Moody
Aug 30, 2026
Patricia Ann Moody (Foster), known to all as "Pat," passed away peacefully at her home in Gilroy, California, on August 30, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy defined by an open heart, a joyful spirit, and a deep love for her family.
Pat’s journey began on May 13, 1933, in Pocatello, Idaho, where she was born to Newland and Katherine Foster....
Chandra J. Francis
Aug 30, 2026
With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of our beloved Chandra J. Francis.
She was the cherished daughter of Phillip and Annaratnam Ratnasamy, and the daughter-in-law of Chellappu and Mangalam Francispillai.
Chandra was the devoted wife of late Jegarajah Francis, a loving mother to Vinotha, Naveen, Visithran and Nalina, and a dear mother-in-law to Manoharan, Michelle, Shivani and Lesley...
Geoffrey Elijah Martinez
Aug 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Geoffrey Martinez.
Funeral services will be held to honor his life and memory. Family, friends, and all who knew and loved Geoffrey are welcome to join us as we come together to remember him, celebrate the impact he had on those around him, and say goodbye.
We are deeply grateful for the love, kindness,...
William "Bill" Reimal
Aug 17, 2026
Gilroyan since 1967
Born Merton William Reimal Jr. on August 10, 1935, in Paola, Kansas. The family traveled west and eventually settled in Arroyo Grande, CA. Bill was an outstanding athlete growing up. He had the opportunity to play football throughout high school and college, and he excelled in the sport. Bill graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1950. From...
Yongwen Wei
Aug 15, 2026
Yongwen Wei, 87, of Gilroy, CA originally from China, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at his home in Gilroy, surrounded by his wife, Changmei Jin and son, Lin Wei
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Changmei Jin; his two children, son Lin Wei and daughter-in-law, Yumei Li; son Wei Wei and...
Maxine Rose Filice
Aug 15, 2026
Maxine Rose Filice joined her beloved husband, Tommy, in eternal rest on August 15, 2026, just five days before her 92nd birthday.
Maxine was born on August 20, 1934, in Tontitown, Arkansas, to Joe and Marcella Pianalto. She moved to Gilroy, California, as a young girl and made Gilroy her home for the rest of her life. It was there that...
Lee William Scoggins
Aug 14, 2026
Lee William Scoggins was born in Gilroy, California, on September 30, 1946, to Lee Mitchell Scoggins and Beulah May Slade.
Lee came from a hardworking, down-to-earth family with deep roots throughout Santa Clara County. Hard work, practicality, and frugality were important values in the Scoggins household, and those values would stay with Lee throughout his entire life.
Lee's father, Lee Mitchell Scoggins,...
Robert Gin
Aug 12, 2026
Born December 18, 1936 to Thomas and Yee Shee Gin, Robert “Bob” Gin was the fifth of ten children. He grew up in Salinas and served in the U.S. Army during peacetime as a young adult. Bob and his wife of 66 years, Gwendolyn (“Punky”), met at the young ages of 21 and 19. They married and made their home...
Olivia Limon
Aug 8, 2026
Olivia Limon, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family.
Olivia was born on June 28, 1946 in San Benito, Texas. She later made her way to California with her late partner, Robert Ayala. Together, they built a life and raised their family in Gilroy,...
Michael Anthony Alfaro
Aug 8, 2026
Michael Anthony Alfaro, 63, of Gilroy, California, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2026.
Michael was the beloved son of Roger and Alicia Alfaro and a loving father to Desiree Alfaro. He is also survived by his sister, Laura Vaca (Raymond); niece, Kayla; nephew, Roger Vaca; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.
Michael was preceded in death by...
Jorge A. Delgado
Aug 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness and endless gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life of our Papa, Jorge Delgado. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader who passed away at the age of 87.
His journey was the very definition of courage and resilience. As a young man, driven by a deep love for his family and a dream for...
Rosa Elia Zaldivar
Jul 31, 2026
Rosa Elia Zaldivar, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 31, 2026. Born on August 30, 1935, in Austin, Texas, Rosa lived a life rooted in faith, family, resilience, and unwavering integrity. She was a woman of quiet strength whose kindness, wisdom, and devotion left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Rosa had an incredible...
Eusebio P. Serna
Jul 29, 2026
En memoria de Eusebio "Chevo" Serna
14 de agosto de 1940 – 29 de julio de 2026
Con profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Eusebio "Chevo" Serna, quien entró con paz al descanso eterno el miércoles 29 de julio de 2026, en su hogar en Gilroy, California, rodeado del amor de su familia.
Eusebio nació el 14 de agosto de 1940...
Roy F. Johnson
Jul 26, 2026
Roy F. Johnson born August 30, 1943 passed away peacefully July 26, 2026 at the age of 83. Roy was born in Worchester Massachusetts to Franklin V. Johnson Jr. and Irene T. Roy Johnson. Roy, excelled in high school sports, famously being inducted into Leicester High School “Wolverine Hall of Fame” for baseball. Roy later played minor league baseball, he...
Micheal Ray Bernal
Jul 24, 2026
Micheal Ray Bernal, 79, of Morgan Hill, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on July 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Gay Rush and his parents Marshall Bert and Mary Lucy Bernal. He is survived by his children, Marshall (Alyssa) Bernal, Martin Bernal, Amber Colen Hartman, and their mother, Brenda Bernal, brother, Mark (Nancy) Bernal,...
James A. Deaver
Jul 24, 2026
James Anthony Deaver, 60, of Redding, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026. Jim, lovingly known by many as “Coach Deaver or Deav,” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, teacher, and cherished friend. His presence and the impact he made on so many lives will be deeply missed.
Jim was born in Gilroy, California, on...
Elodia Perales-Garcia
Jul 21, 2026
Beloved daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with many nieces and nephews who loved her. Elodia Perez Perales-Garcia 2/18/1946 -7/21/2026 passed peacefully surrounded by family and those who loved her.
Elodia Perez Perales-Garcia (Dottie) was born on February 18,1946 in Alpine Texas Born to Josefa Llanez Perez deceased and Pablo Hernandez Perez deceased. She was the youngest of 11 brothers...
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