Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Samuel Brizuela

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...

Rodolfo Alonzo

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

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

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...

Sylvia Ann Cornaggia

Sylvia Ann Cornaggia

Mar 16, 2026

Sylvia Cornaggia passed away suddenly on March 16, 2026. She was born in Gilroy to Silvio and Mamie Cornaggia on August 11, 1937.

She is survived by her sister Katherine (John) and Allan (Margaret) as well as nieces Karen, Julie, Shari and nephews John and Keith. She leaves behind great nieces Rachel, Jenna, Amelia, Alexis and great nephew Ryan. She attended...

Elizeida Perez De Sandoval

Elizeida Perez De Sandoval

Mar 8, 2026

Surrounded by love and in the peace of the Lord, Elizeida Perez De Sandoval peacefully entered eternal rest on March 8, 2026, at the age of 75, in her home in Gilroy, California, with her daughter by her side. Shortly after receiving a priest’s blessing and the holy oils, she passed peacefully. Her daughter, Maria, and son-in-law, Fernando Castaneda, were...

Robert Henry Kuntz

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

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...

Maria Guadalupe Melgoza Gil

Maria Guadalupe Melgoza Gil

Feb 27, 2026

Maria Guadalupe Melgoza Gil was born in Aguililla, Michoacán to Ramon Melgoza and Sabina Melgoza Bonilla on June 22, 1935. Maria Guadalupe was known to everyone as Lupe. She grew up in a small family and married at a young age to Francisco Gil.

Lupe immigrated to the United States on April 1, 1963 with her husband and seven children. They...

Jaevan Tiernan Orion King

Jaevan Tiernan Orion King

Feb 26, 2026

Jaevan Tiernan Orion King born May 12, 2002 passed away peacefully in his mothers arms on February 27, 2026 at the age of 24. Jaevan was a testament of courage and resilience having overcome innumerable obstacles throughout his life. Jaevan is survived by his parents Kimberly Cordia, and Yusuf King and his three brothers Tristain, Aidan, and Eirnan. He is...

Terri Lynn Jorstad

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

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

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

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

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...

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