Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

George A. Wolfe

George A. Wolfe

Jan 11, 2026

George Anthony Wolfe was born in Martinez, California to Hazel Catherin Garcia on January 6, 1932 at 9:00 pm.

George had 3 siblings, Lola Ann, Frances Jean and John.

He graduated from Sherwood High School in Sherwood, Oregon after 4 years, 1946-1950. He played on the football team all 4 years.

George received a football scholarship to attend Oregon Institute of Technology in...

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...

Joel M. Ailes

Joel M. Ailes

Jan 20, 2026

Joel M. Ailes, age 64, who grew up in Alliance, Ohio, passed away at his home in Gilroy, California, on January 19, 2026, surrounded by family, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

He was a graduate of Alliance High School, and he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation Logistics, from The Ohio State University Business School.

Joel eventually made...

Julieta Belo

Julieta Belo

Jan 18, 2026

Dr. Julieta Ovejera Belo, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in San Jose, California, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on May 3, 1937, in Barangay Canlubang, Calamba City, Province of Laguna in the Philippines, Julieta pursued a lifelong passion for education and learning. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos....

Laudelinda (Lena) Silva Alves

Laudelinda (Lena) Silva Alves

Jan 15, 2026

Laudelinda passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. She was born in Sao Jorge, Azores to Jose Julio and Maria Silva. In 1957, Laudelinda fulfilled her dream of moving with her husband and daughter to the United States, her father’s birth country. She was proud to be an American and of her Azorean heritage.

Laudelinda was a meticulous housekeeper. She was...

Daniel Victor Hager

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...

Laraine Reiko Noto

Laraine Reiko Noto

Jan 7, 2026

Surrounded by loved ones, Laraine Reiko Noto passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 93.

Laraine was born on February 23, 1932 in San Martin and lived in Gilroy her whole life. She was married to Ben T Noto until his untimely death in 1986 and they had two sons, Benji and Franklin.

Laraine was one of 10 siblings....

Brian Matthew Puente

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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