Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Michael Kelly Mccabe

Michael Kelly Mccabe

Dec 17, 2024

Mike McCabe, 63, of Gilroy California, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 17, 2024.

Mike was a loving husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his wife Karen; his son Nicholas; his mother Maureen; his sister Cathy Randall (Tim) and was preceded in death by his father Ron McCabe....

Daniel F. Dour

Daniel F. Dour

Dec 15, 2024

In the early morning of December 15, 2024, Daniel "Dan" Dour of Aromas, CA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family. Dan was born on July 17, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, the oldest of three children of Daniel H. Dour and Sally Dour. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald, and sister, Virginia "Ginnie."

...

Akiko Myung Ja Tanaka

Akiko Myung Ja Tanaka

Dec 15, 2024

Akiko Myung Ja Tanaka, 81, of San Jose, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2024, surrounded by family.

The youngest of 6 kids, Akiko was born on August 28, 1943, in Incheon, South Korea to Soo Bong An and Sang Ye Kim.

Akiko immigrated to the United States in 1967, met Leonard,...

Jonas Francis Cordova

Jonas Francis Cordova

Dec 15, 2024

Jonas Francis Cordova was born on November 7, 1975 to Cynthia and Frank Cordova of Coarsegold, CA. He is remembered by his family as an avid outdoorsman, fisher, carver, motorcycle mechanic, and carver. Jonas married in Lake Tahoe in 2003 and is survived by his sons Aiden, 21 and Anthony, 16.

Services to be held at Habings...

Betty Mae Gagliardi

Betty Mae Gagliardi

Dec 14, 2024

Betty Zamzow Gagliardi was born, raised, and lived in Gilroy until her passing on December 14, 2024 at the age of 94. She was the eldest of her siblings: Marian (Wetmore), Emil, and Harold. While working at a local ice cream shop as a soda jerk, she met the love of her life, Al, and they married in 1947....

Elizabeth Irene Karis

Elizabeth Irene Karis

Dec 12, 2024

Elizabeth Irene Karis ascended to the afterlife on December 12th in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

She is survived by her two son's Dylan (Richard) Wilson and Omar Moreno, her daughter-in-law Tiffany Shepherd and her two grandbabies Sephiroth and Osiris.

She will always be remembered for the laughter and...

Rosa Torres Vargas De Muro

Rosa Torres Vargas De Muro

Dec 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rosa Vargas Torres de Muro, who left us peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Rosa was a dedicated homemaker who poured her heart and soul into caring for her family. Her greatest joy was nurturing her...

Arnaldo Castaneda Gaeta

Arnaldo Castaneda Gaeta

Dec 6, 2024

Arnaldo "Arnold" a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend went to heaven on December 6th, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife, 3 kids and parents.

Arnold, was born and raised in Gilroy, Ca. He grew up with strong values of faith, hard work and dedication to family. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Ann R. Filice

Ann R. Filice

Dec 5, 2024

Ann Filice, born Anna Mae Geneski, grew up with her five siblings in Riverhead, Long Island. At age 18, after high school graduation, she traveled cross country by bus to join her sister Loretta in Gilroy. There she met her future husband, Ernie, and together they raised three children.

She was the ultimate mother, extending her love...

Elizabeth Carbajal Garcia

Elizabeth Carbajal Garcia

Dec 3, 2024

Elizabeth Carbajal, age 42, loving mother, sister and daughter. She was born in 1982 in Mexico City and grew up surrounded by family. Elizabeth was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always giving to others and she incorporated that into her motherhood. As a mother she was very generous, loving and kind.

...

Susan Sumiko Quade

Susan Sumiko Quade

Dec 1, 2024

Proud wife, mother, and "Obachan"

Susan Quade passed away peacefully at home on December 1st, 2024, at the age of 95.

Susan was the heart of our family. She pulled the family together and taught us that family is everything. Our family knew that she was always looking out for us and gave the best...

Steven B. Karch M.D.

Steven B. Karch M.D.

Nov 22, 2024

Steven B. Karch, M.D., a retired cardiac pathologist, who lived in the Berkeley hills, died at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California, on November 22, 2024.

He was born in New Jersey. His mother, Miriam Karch, was a librarian; his father, Samuel Karch, was an engineer.

Dr. Karch received his undergraduate degree from...

Joseph Sanchez

Joseph Sanchez

Nov 22, 2024

A visitation will begin at Habing Family Funeral Home 5:00pm, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be said 10:00am Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial follows at St. Mary Cemetery.

Aaron Eugene Haygood

Aaron Eugene Haygood

Nov 21, 2024

A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth Street, Gilroy, CA.

Ann Jaszewski

Ann Jaszewski

Nov 17, 2024

Ann Jaszewski, a cherished resident of Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, just shy of her 104th birthday. Born on December 6, 1920, as Ann Barbero, she lived a long and fulfilling life, devoted to her family, friends and community.

In 1940 Ann met the love of her life, Dave Jaszewski, and the two...

Marilyn Ann Britton

Marilyn Ann Britton

Nov 16, 2024

Marilyn Ann Britton, 86, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, in San Jose, California. Born on April 22, 1938, in South Gate, CA, Marilyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a long-time resident of Morgan Hill, where she lived for over 80 years and raised her family.

Marilyn's life was defined by her...

Richard Brian Cortez

Richard Brian Cortez

Nov 14, 2024

Richard Brian Cortez passed away on November 14, 2024 at the age of 48, leaving his family and friends heartbroken. Brian, as he was known, was deeply loved and cherished by his family  and friends and his caring and loyal nature and infectious smile will be forever missed.

Brian was born on August 6, 1976 in San...

Subscribe & Receive Obituary Alerts
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.