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...
Daniel Victor Hager
Jan 12, 2026
Dan Hager of Gilroy passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026 at age 83.
Dan had a tender heart, an exceptional work ethic, a great sense of humor, and a love of building things. He loved his family and animals more than anything. He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1960 and had a long career as a Purchasing...
Brian Matthew Puente
Jan 2, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, Brian Matthew Puente. Brian peacefully passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the age of 49 surrounded by family.
Brian was born on May 12, 1976 in San Jose California and lived most of his life in Gilroy California. He married Flor Hernandez and together they had two children,...
Saul "Lule" Garcia Fernandez
Jan 2, 2026
Saul “Lule” Garcia Fernandez, querido padre, hijo, abuelo, hermano, y amigo, falleció el 02 de enero a la edad de 62.
Nació el 04 de julio de 1963 en Patzimaro, Michoacan, Mexico. A lo largo de su vida, se distinguió por ser una persona trabajadora, fuerte, chistoso, y sobre todo un increíble padre. El dejo una huella profunda en todos sus...
Patrick "Pat" Nicholas Magill
Dec 30, 2025
Born in Terre Haute, Indiana on Christmas Eve, Pat was the second of Vergil and Mary Jean Magill’s six children. As was typical in those times, Pat and his older brother worked alongside their dad on the family’s farm south of Marshall, Illinois. With that responsibility also came the freedom to roam the woods along the Wabash River. Pat’s love...
Linda L. Vargas
Dec 26, 2025
Linda L. Vargas, age 65, of Gilroy, California, passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025, surrounded by the family she so fiercely loved. Born on November 5th,1960, in San Diego, California, Linda spent her life devoted to those she cherished most—her husband Jess, and their three sons Chrisopher (Liz), Nicholas (Erica), and Jonathan (Julieann). Loving Grandmother to Johnny Jess, Shailene,...
Regina Read
Dec 23, 2025
Regina Read passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1947, Regina entered the world with a spirit that reflected the warmth and love of the day she was born. She was the first of two children born to Joseph and Elisa Martinez, who preceded her in death.
Regina’s life was...
Robert (Bob) H. Scholtens
2025
Robert (Bob) H. Scholtens, who often referred to himself as ‘Just Bob’, passed quietly on December 23, 2025.
Born in Chicago, IL in 1942 to Richard and Sylvia Scholtens, Bob was the seventh of twelve children where he did his best to try and not draw attention to himself. Bob joined the US Marines at the age of 18. While in...
Juanita "Jennie" Baltazar
Dec 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jennie Baltazar. Jennie peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 24, 1945, in Brawley, CA, to Delfina Martinez.
Jennie dedicated over 30 years of her life to the Gilroy Unified...
Javier Guardado
Dec 18, 2025
Javier Guardado was born in Jalisco, Mexico. He spent most of life in Hollister, California, and his final years in Gilroy, California.
Javier was the third of four children born to Rafael and Victoria (Lupe) Guardado, who preceded him in death. He was a loving and proud father to his three children, Adrian, Luis, and Angel, and shared an important part...
Diane McGovern
Dec 17, 2025
Diane passed away on December 17, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love, humor, and incredible strength.
A woman with a huge heart, she was the beloved anchor of her family. She lived life to the fullest, never allowing adversity to slow her down or dampen her spirit. Her ability to face challenges with grace and...
Beatriz P. Sandoval
Dec 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Beatriz P. Sandoval. Beatriz peacefully passed away on Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 82.
Beatriz was born on August 28, 1943, in Yzote, La Yesca, Nayarit, to Guadalupe Perez and Maria G. Diaz. Beatriz is survived by her husband, Hermenegildo...
Ruby Vaca
Dec 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we remember and honor a loving, strong, and compassionate woman whose life touched all who knew her. Ruby Vaca, 51, was born and raised in Gilroy CA. She bravely battled cancer with unwavering courage, grace and dignity. Never allowing her illness to define the depth of her spirit or her strength.
She is survived by her five children—...
Maria Elena Figueroa
Dec 2, 2025
Maria Elena Figueroa, age 89, a symbol of strength and unwavering resolve, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by family she built and protected. Born on July 5, 1936, in a small town in Durango Mexico, Maria's life was a testament of her perseverance against all odds.
From a young age, Maria faced challenges and...
