Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jesus D. Gonzalez

Jesus D. Gonzalez

Jul 15, 2016

Jesus D. Gonzalez was born in La Blanca, Zacatecas Mexico on April 5, 1932. He immigrated to the USA in the late 1950's and to Gilroy, CA in 1962. Jesus was a dedicated husband & father. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, gardening, and classic western movies. He was proceeded in death by parents; Brijidio and Feliciana Gonzalez, his three brothers; Jose,...

Caroline Marie Appling

Caroline Marie Appling

Jul 14, 2016

Caroline McKenzie Appling passed away on July 14th, 2016, after an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer. Caroline was born in San Jose on March 10th, 1933, the second child of John R. McKenzie and Elizabeth M. Voss McKenzie, and spent her childhood and young adulthood living on the family farm in Los Altos on the territory of what is now...

Trevis "Bert" Albert Berry

Trevis "Bert" Albert Berry

Jul 14, 2016

Bert, 49, was born in Gilroy on November 2, 1966 to Trevis R. and Diana Berry. He attended St. Mary and Gilroy High. He graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a BS degree in Ag. Business. While in college, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. As a child he played baseball and was in Rucker...

Corryn Crosby-Muilenburg

Corryn Crosby-Muilenburg

Jul 13, 2016

Corryn Crosby-Muilenburg passed away July 13, 2016 at UCSF Medical Center she was 66 years old. Corryn was born in Provo, Utah to Arthur and Iris Crosby. She was the eldest of 5 siblings. Her childhood was spent in the Desert heat as she lived in Las Vegas, St. George, and Carson City, keeping both eyes on her younger siblings!...

Rudy James Lopez, Sr.

Rudy James Lopez, Sr.

Jul 10, 2016

Rudy passed away Sunday July 10, 2016 at the age of 57. Rudy was the father of Rudy James Lopez Jr. and Sarah Nicole Lopez , grandfather of Gabriella Nicole Gonzales and Gabriel James Lopez. Also survived by his brothers Ernie (Rosie), Alfred and Jesse; Sisters Minerva and Norma Aguilera. Rudy was preceded in death by his father Antonio, his...

Manuel Trinidad

Manuel Trinidad

Jul 4, 2016

Manuel Trinidad, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born on November 14, 1944 in Los Angeles and resided in Gilroy for the last 40 years. Manuel is survived by his wife of 38 years, Irene Trinidad. He is also survived by his children Cyndilyn Trinidad, Chris (Rod) Hill, Rey (Laurie) Trinidad, Thomas (Mary) Lujan, Joseph...

Rosemary Maida

Rosemary Maida

Jul 3, 2016

Rosemary Maida passed away suddenly the morning of July 3rd having lived a full and vibrant 86 years. She was surrounded by a family she cherished, one that cherished her in return. Born Rose Marie Filice on June 27th 1930 to parents Pasquale and Louise Filice of Gilroy, she declared herself "Rosemary" at an early age and the name stuck....

George Thomas Hughes

George Thomas Hughes

Jun 29, 2016

George Thomas Hughes, 75, of Gilroy, California, beloved husband and best friend of Anita Hughes for 45 years, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 29, 2016. He is now at rest with his parents, Jim and Margaret Hughes. He is remembered with love by his devoted wife, Anita, his daughter, Annette (Randy), son,...

Jean Godwin

Jean Godwin

Jun 27, 2016

Jean passed away June 27, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband "Bud". She is survived by their children Craig (Terry), Dennis, Karen, and Tonya Godwin; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Rena T. Legge

Rena T. Legge

Jun 25, 2016

Rena T Legge, 103 years old and a long time resident of Morgan Hill passed lovingly into her Heavenly Father's arms June 25, 2016. She was born in Madrone, California, November 24, 1912, to Joseph B. and Carlotta (Croce) Legge. She graduated from Live Oak High in 1930 and from Heald's Business College in San Jose. She spent most of...

Raymond Paul Vigil

Raymond Paul Vigil

Jun 18, 2016

Raymond Paul Vigil - 52 Born on 11-3-63 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Died 6-18-2016 in Gilroy CA at home. Labored as a Concrete Mason for over 25 years and has poured all over the Bay Area. Bounced between New Mexico and California til 1974 where he landed in San Jose. Attended Willow Glen High. Met his wife and had...

William Francis Filice

William Francis Filice

Jun 17, 2016

William "Bill" Filice of Gilroy passed away at his home on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 100. Husband of the late Ellen Filice. Father of Kathleen Filice Triechel and Patrick Filice both of Gilroy. Grandfather of Sara Williams and Josh Diget both of Gilroy. Brother of the late Marian Filice (MJ Sr.)and Ernest E. Filice (Del). Uncle...

Shirley Ann Togliatti

Shirley Ann Togliatti

Jun 17, 2016

Shirley Ann Togliatti (74) of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and dear friends. Loving wife of Arnold J. Togliatti, married 56 years. Mother of Vicki Brigantino (John) and Denise Brigantino (Vince) of Hollister. Grandmother of Gianna, Rachel, August, Anthony and Luke Brigantino of Hollister and the late James...

Misao Yamano Shiotsuka

Misao Yamano Shiotsuka

Jun 17, 2016

Misao Yamano Shiotsuka passed away June 17, 2016 at the age of 96. Misao was born on July 14, 1919, in San Jose, CA. She was the eldest of four children of Shige and Teiichi Yamano. Misao attended schools in Gilroy, CA, graduating high school in 1937. She studied sewing, music, and traditional Japanese cultural arts in Japan after high...

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