Joseph Duran
Apr 21, 2026
Prayer - Joseph Duran Sr we thank you for being the fire that warms our family and being the light that guides our path. We ask that you keep the fire in our family burning brightly within our hearts. Let your wisdom be the light that sustains us all, and gives us the courage to be that spark that continues...
Florentina Ines
Apr 20, 2026
Our dearest nanang Florentina “Florence or Tina” Corpuz Ilaban was born to Silvina Corpuz and Toribeo Ilaban in the beach village of Sabangan, located in the town of Sinait, in the province of Ilocos Sur in Northern Philippines. As a young child, she survived invasions during WWII when her village was forced to flee to nearby jungles and hide from...
Olivia Reyes Corona
Apr 15, 2026
Olivia “Livy” Corona, age 71, of Gilroy, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong resident of Gilroy, Livy was known for her warm spirit, her sense of humor, and the deep love she had for those around her.
Livy was a devoted mother to Salvador DelRio II, Tenesha DelRio, and Priscilla DelRio, who were the center of...
Richard Daniel Masoni
Apr 14, 2026
Richard was born in a house on Rucker Avenue and lived in Gilroy his entire life, a community he was proud to be a part of. He was a kind person of high integrity, and all who knew him loved him.
Richard served as a Sgt. Cook in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong farmer who grew...
Florence Chris Gimenez
Apr 12, 2026
Flo Gimenez passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2026. Born to Chris and Mary Gimenez of Sunnyvale, California, where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Sunnyvale High School (’62) and Foothill College. He served six years in the National Guard of CA and Army Reserve. He worked at Hewlett-Packard for 30+ years....
Lilia Margarita Pedreanez
Apr 9, 2026
Lilia Margarita de Pedereanez, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love. Her life was defined by warmth, faith, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Lilia was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, to her loving parents, Jesus Navarro and Maria Clemencia Fernandez Rios. She later married the love of her...
Cathy Ann McNutt
Apr 6, 2026
Cathy Ann McNutt passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 15, 1953, in Vallejo, California, to Percy Hayes McNutt and Theodora Mabel DeForest McNutt. Cathy grew up in Menlo Park with her older brother, Bruce, and younger brother, Scott. She graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School in 1971 and from the University of...
Laurette Soares
Mar 29, 2026
Laurette Mae Lucia Soares passed away March 29, 2026 in San Jose, California. She was born in San Jose on March 7, 1930 to Evo and Nellie Hoover Cardella. Nellie was a direct descendant of early pioneers who settled in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. Laurette grew up in Gilroy, where she met George Cardoso Soares in high school....
Donna Jean Campos
Mar 26, 2026
Donna Jean Campos (née Higgins), a beloved mother, grandmother, and treasured presence in her community, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in San Jose, California. She was 81 years old.Born on May 29, 1944, in Gilroy, California to parents, Pearl Imogene Bruton and Kenneth Higgins. Donna’s life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and creativity. From her roots in...
Timothy "Tim" Edward Blank
Mar 24, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Edward Blank was a 57 year old man born in San Jose but lived in Gilroy. He sadly passed away on March 24, 2026. He was a husband, a father, a brother, and an uncle. He is survived by his wife Jakki, his two daughters Johnna and Jessica, his two brothers Tod and Jon, his sister Leanna, his...
Tami Clarice Diaz
Mar 24, 2026
Tami Clarice Diaz, 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after a long battle with breast cancer. Tami was born to parents Leon and Marilyn Blaustein, both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter Tiffanie, two sisters, Sonya and Wendy (Jason), nieces Emily and Miranda, as well as her beloved grand-puppy Maple.
A resident of Gilroy,...
Gretchen Vandenberg
Mar 22, 2026
Dr. Gretchen Vandenberg, a beloved music teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother, was born April 5, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 22, 2026. Gretchen taught tens of thousands of children to sing as an elementary school music teacher in Gilroy, California. When she moved to Gilroy with her family in 1974, Gretchen...
Rodolfo Alonzo
Mar 22, 2026
With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rodolfo “Rudy” Alonzo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, on March 22, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born on February 11, 1948, in Crystal City, Texas, Rudy was raised in Gilroy, California, surrounded by family and friends. He proudly served in the United States Navy, where...
Connie Franco
Mar 20, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Franco, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and love touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Connie was the devoted mother of Linda Cobillas, Alfred Sicard and his wife Yolanda, Troy Sicard and his wife Cheryl, and the late Susan Sicard, with whom she is now reunited...
Theodore Joseph Strotman
Mar 20, 2026
Ted Strotman passed away peacefully at home with his daughters by his side on March 20, 2026. Ted now joins his beautiful and loving wife, Beth.
He leaves behind his three daughters: Susan Yates, Elizabeth Strotman (Luca Pavani) and Lynette Breyton (Bill Breyton). Five grandchildren: Ted Yates (Candece Yates), Evan Yates (Rachel Moose), Andrew Breyton (Jandilyn Breyton), Grant Breyton and Danielle...