Thomas Rios, III
Jan 25, 2026
Thomas Rios, 66, of Gilroy, California, passed away from natural causes.
Born in Oakland, California, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Thomas was the son of Thomas V. Rios III and Alicia Rios, and the brother of James Rios.
Thomas lived a simple and private life, finding meaning in the everyday moments and the relationships he held close.
A public service will be held on...
Jose Ascension Martinez, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Jose Ascension Martinez Jr., 73, of Gilroy, California, went home to be with the Lord, entering into glory on January 20, 2026. He will be remembered as a faithful man of God, with a true servant’s heart, who lived by the words of Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”Joe found his greatest purpose in...
Samuel Brizuela
Dec 21, 2026
In loving memory of our dad, Samuel Brizuela.
He was our father, our friend, our brother, and the shoulder we could always lean on. He was a charismatic man who loved the company of people. He could always be found having conversations with family, friends, and even strangers. He loved to communicate with others and never shied away from speaking his...
Robert Henry Kuntz
Mar 5, 2026
Robert Henry Kuntz, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, teacher, friend, and long-time resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, in Merced, California. He was born in 1935 in Apache, Oklahoma, to Henry John and Lula Mason Kuntz.
Robert grew up on a farm between Cyril and Apache. He graduated from Cyril High School in 1952 and...
Kazuko "Peggy" Sakamoto
Mar 3, 2026
Kazuko “Peggy” Sakamoto, born on November 12, 1935 in Compton, CA, passed away on March 3, 2026 in Gilroy, CA at the age of 90. She was employed at both Magnex and Garlic Technology. After retiring, Peggy spent time reading paperback novels, doing crossword puzzles, and crocheting. She also volunteered many enjoyable hours helping kindergarten students in the classroom at...
Terri Lynn Jorstad
Feb 25, 2026
Terri Lynn Jorstad passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 74. The daughter of Richard and Silva Strasser, she was born May 30, 1951, in Glenoma, WA. She grew up in Cinebar, WA with her sister Sherry. She loved her parents and sister Sherry and other siblings with all her heart. Later in life she would talk...
Lillian Sylvia Sanchez-Parker
Feb 24, 2026
With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my cherished momma Lillian "Sylvia" Sanchez-Parker at home in Morgan Hill, California, after a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer and with her only son and caregiver, Eddie, by her side every step of the way until the very end.
Sylvia was born in Denver, Colorado on March 18, 1939. She lived in...
David W. Lynn Chantler
Feb 19, 2026
David Chantler, born and raised in Gilroy, California, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2026, at the age of 71. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Growing up in Gilroy, David made friendships in kindergarten that lasted his entire life. He stayed close to the friends he grew up with, sharing...
Aldo Moretti
Feb 17, 2026
March 6, 1944 – February 17, 2026 Born and raised in Gilroy CA 81 years old. Aldo passed peacefully with his family around him. He is now reunited with his wife Elizabeth. Aldo was a man who loved to spend time with his family, enjoyed playing cards, gambling in Las Vegas, a good glass of Cognac and his favorite cigar.
He...
Jesus Ramirez
Feb 14, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Jesús Socorro Ramírez Ramírez announces his peaceful passing at the age of 93, surrounded by those who loved him. Those who knew him remember his cheerful, good‑humored presence, his steadfast faith, and his generous heart. A man of deep Catholic faith, Jesús lived with humility, devotion, and...
Leslie Griffis
Feb 14, 2026
Leslie Gail Griffis (Prewitt), passed away on February 14th in Gilroy California where she had lived since 1978.
Leslie was born on September 12, 1951, in Portola California to Mary Louise (Jovich) and Lewis Leroy Prewitt II. She was the eldest of three children. Leslie spent her early years in Oroville, California, before moving to Auburn, California at the age of...
Joaquin Puente
Feb 7, 2026
Joaquin Puente of Gilroy, California peacefully went home to the Lord on February 7, 2026. He was 76 years old.
Joaquin was born in San Jose, California and lived all his life in Gilroy. He worked at Gilroy Foods for 30 years and went on to spend his retirement surrounded by the people he loved.
He was a fun-loving, adventurous soul who...
Diana Nunez
Feb 6, 2026
The night of February 6th, 2026 our beloved Diana Nunez was welcomed home by our Lord, encircled by family. She was the eldest of 11 children born on June 9th, 1959 in Lubbock, Texas to Tomas Lopez Nunez and Maria Isabel Romero.
Diana was an extremely beautiful woman inside and out. She was a devoted woman of God that cared deeply...
Lenore Hailstone
Feb 2, 2026
Lenore Evelyn (White) Hailstone, formerly of Hollister, passed away in the early hours of February 2nd in Chico California where she had lived since 2021.
Lenore was born February 24th, 1935 in Gilroy California to Ida Evelyn and George Willson White. She was the eldest of four daughters. After graduation from Gilroy High School, Lenore attended Stephens College in Missouri and...
Leola Irene Painter
Feb 2, 2026
Graveside services will be held 2:00pm, Friday, February 6, 2026 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Casual attire welcomed.