Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Carmelita (Carmen) - Zamarron

Carmelita (Carmen) - Zamarron

Jan 22, 2025

A devoted Mother , Daughter, sister , aunt, cousin , and niece

She passed away on January 22,2025

Her kindness, love, and laughter ,touched the lives of many, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She had a love for all genres of music , and had a great sense of humor ....

Maralee Shy Hunsdorfer

Maralee Shy Hunsdorfer

Jan 20, 2025

Maralee Shy Hunsdorfer, 86, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. Maralee was born in Oakland, CA on January 30, 1938, to Henry and Hazel Shy.

Maralee was a loving and kindhearted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, God mother, aunt, and friend to so many.

In 1942, Maralee's parents settled in Gilroy where they owned a ranch....

Gerald Ordiniza

Gerald Ordiniza

Jan 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald Ordiniza announce his sudden passing on Sunday, January 19th 2025, at the age of 88.

Jerry was born in French Camp, California on May 17th,1936. He joined the US Navy in 1955 and proudly served on the USS Midway (CV-41) until 1959. He lived in San Martin...

Angel C. Moreno

Angel C. Moreno

Jan 18, 2025

Angel C. Moreno was born on August 13, 1946, and passed away in his home surrounded by his loving daughters & family on January 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness and hard-fought battle against cancer.

Angel is preceded in death by his lovely family and late beautiful wife Nellie Moreno, his daughters Rose and Maggie Moreno, Son-in...

Benjamin Kenneth Anderson

Benjamin Kenneth Anderson

Jan 18, 2025

Benjamin (Ben) Kenneth Anderson, a life long photography enthusiast, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.

Ben is survived by his parents, Juan and Linda Anderson of Santa Maria, CA, his wife, Allison Hodgdon Anderson of Ruskin, FL, his son and his son's wife, Reese and Brittany Anderson, of Ventura, CA, and his sister, Kris...

Valerie Lynn Boeck

Valerie Lynn Boeck

Jan 18, 2025

Valerie Lynn Boeck passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Gilroy, California.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Nichole Lynn Ave-Lallemant (Nathan), and her cherished grandchildren Freyja, Taijen, Makiah, Amira, and Davion, along with many beloved bonus grandchildren. Valerie is also survived by her siblings John Boeck (Margaret), Debbie Klindworth (Joe), Katherine James (Danny), Paul...

Lisa Gallegos

Lisa Gallegos

Jan 16, 2025

On the morning of January 16th our beloved mother Lisa Gallegos was called home. She has been reunited with her mother and father Alice and Robert Gallegos as well as her siblings Martha, Juan, Kathleen and Leticia Gallegos in the heavens. Lisa Gallegos is survived by her life partner Augustine Sandoval, daughter Chelsea Ramirez, sons Albert Ramirez, Paul Sandoval...

Russell Edwin Wolfe

Russell Edwin Wolfe

Jan 11, 2025

Russell Wolfe was born in 1938 to Russell and Rose Wolfe. He enjoyed the life of an only child, receiving all the attention from his loving parents as he grew up in Gilroy. Russell attended Rucker School and Gilroy High School. After graduation, Russell began working for the Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department as a heavy equipment...

Patricia Ann Mendenhall

Patricia Ann Mendenhall

Jan 10, 2025

Patricia Ann Mendenhall, born February 13, 1939, in Seattle, Washington, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2025 in Gilroy, California. Pat was born to George and Alta Ginther and had one sibling, Bruce Ginther.

Pat was a Gilroy resident since 1973. She leaves 2 daughters, Kelly Nelson and Kris Filippi, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

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Marie Fatima Lopes

Marie Fatima Lopes

Jan 9, 2025

At the age of 79 Maria Fatima Lima Lopes, our beloved Mother and Grandmother known as Vovo, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9th surrounded by family, friends, and pets.

We celebrate and honor her memory, as she is now worshipping God in the kingdom of heaven, reunited with her Mother Palmira, Father Joaquim "Jack"...

Carolyn Ayers-Latham

Carolyn Ayers-Latham

Jan 6, 2025

Carolyn Ayers-Latham entered into eternal rest comfortably on1/6/2025, she was 76 years old. She passed away due to a long illness. She raised two children in Gilroy, CA and was active in the Gilroy community for nearly 20 years.

She worked as a waitress in San Jose, CA in the late 60's and early 70's in a...

Lionel James Howe

Lionel James Howe

Jan 3, 2025

James was born in Gilroy, Ca September 4, 1966 and passed away unexpectedly on the early morning of January 3, 2025. He was the eldest of 5 children to Irene Howe and the late Lionel G. Howe. He grew up in Gilroy and attended local schools.

When James was 18 he joined the U.S. Marines and was...

Rachel Marie Gonzalez-Gallegos

Rachel Marie Gonzalez-Gallegos

Jan 1, 2025

Today and forever We remember Rachel Marie Gonzalez-Gallegos who tragically passed away on the night of January 1st at the age of 29 with our baby Enzo. Rachel's beautiful smile and caring heart touched more people than she could have ever imagined. She is survived by her Husband Ray and her son Leonardo as well as her parents Theresa...

Randall David Tyler

Randall David Tyler

Jan 1, 2025

Randall Tyler, born June 19, 1959 died January 1, 2025. Resident of Capitola, CA.

Randall passed away on January 1, 2025 at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz after several years battle with cancer. He was 65.

He was born at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose to Eugene and Laverne Tyler. Later moving to Gilroy where...

Leo Gilbert Butler

Leo Gilbert Butler

Dec 30, 2024

Leo was born on September 17, 1939, to Ruby and Jess Butler, in Lone Grove, Carter County, Oklahoma, and moved to Gilroy in 1946. Leo graduated from Gilroy High School in 1957 where he played football and baseball. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Margaret Garcia, in 1959. Together, they raised their children,...

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