Martha Hill (Becker) Metzger
May 15, 2016
Martha Hill Metzger, a resident of Hollister, passed away on May 15, 2016. She was born in California to Louis and Mary Hill on May 11, 1948. Growing up in Santa Ana, Martha was the youngest of three children and always had a love of adventure, coupled with a true artistic talent. Martha's talent was natural, and she always gave...
Paul Loren Schifano
May 15, 2016
In Loving Memory Paul Loren Schifano died peacefully on May 15th, 2016 in Morgan Hill, CA. Paul is survived by his loving wife Corinne and their many children and grandchildren. Paul was born on May 3rd, 1938 in San Jose. A funeral is scheduled for Friday May 20th at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy at 2:00PM with a reception...
Juanita (Brawley) Hulbert
May 13, 2016
Juanita Clara (Brawley) Hulbert peacefully passed on to be with her Lord on May 13, 2016, at the age of 91. She was born August 21, 1924 to the late John and Lucy Brawley. Juanita enjoyed camping, traveling in the motor home, and taking cruises to Alaska. She cherished time with her family and friends, always wanting to cook them...
James Masami Yamane
May 11, 2016
James Masami Yamane passed away on May 11, 2016 surrounded by his family in San Jose, California. He was preceded in death by his brother Bennie Yamane and nephew Christopher Yamane. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Tadako Yamane; daughters Ellen (Kedar) Roy and Janet Yamane; sisters Daisy Tsujimoto, Grace (Pat) Limones and Nancy Yamane; and sister-in-law...
Paul J. Perez
May 10, 2016
Loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son Robert, his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Paul is survived by his loving wife Rebecca of 58 years, sons Michael and Raymond, daughter in law Theresa, grandchildren Robert, Elizabeth, Steve Wooldridge and great granddaughter Isla. Paul loved fishing, watching Western movies and working in the garden....
Lois Mae Locker
May 7, 2016
Lois Locker was born on May 20,1926 in Owensboro, Kentucky. She passed away on May 7, 2016 after a long illness. She was 89 years old. Lois was preceded in death by her father, Wilson Hammons and mother Nora Hammons, sisters, Wilma Yokum, Margie Shuker, Thelma Willet and brother Willard Hammons. She is survived by daughters, Shirley Manning and Nora...
Kayneta Ordaz
May 6, 2016
Kayneta Ordaz of Gilroy passed away at her home after a lengthy illness. Kayneta was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Daniel Ordaz of Gilroy. Mother of Lisa Velasco and her husband, Jimmie, Dana Fachin and her husband, Gene, Christopher Ordaz and his late wife Kimberly Ordaz, Mark Ordaz and his wife, Kimberley all of Gilroy. She was...
Peter - Garcia
May 5, 2016
Peter Garcia passed away May 5, 2016 after a long illness, Pete was 94 years old. He was a Gilroy native and long-time farmer of prunes, apricots, and cherries. Pete served in the army during World War II. Pete was an avid fisherman and loved traveling with Angela to many places in the world. He was a member of the...
John Wolfinbarger
May 5, 2016
John was born in Riverside, California and passed away at the age of 92 at his home in San Martin, California. As a young man, John entered the Navy as a fireman first class, serving on the USS Iowa from 1943 to 1945. John held many jobs over the years including working in the lumber mill in Eureka, and janitorial...
Francois Bonaparte
May 3, 2016
Francois Bonaparte, age 56, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family on May 3, 2016. He was predeceased in 2011, by his daughter, Annie. He is survived by his wife, Lori Serpa Bonaparte, his children, Leah, Joshua, Jessica and Luke. He is also survived by his mother, Dixie Bonapart and his father John Bonapart and siblings, Andre, Celeste,...
Reyes "Rey" Anthony Gonzales
Apr 30, 2016
Reyes "Rey" Anthony Gonzales, age 54, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2016 in Los Banos, CA. He is preceded in death by his brother David Gonzales and his dog, Olive Gonzales. Beloved son of Anthony and Olivia Gonzales; Loving brother of Monica Cruz, Debra Cervantes, Veronica Gonzales, Anthony "Tony" Gonzales, Jr. and Jesse...
Virginia Katashima
Apr 29, 2016
Wife of Tom K. Katashima of Gilroy. Mother of Tom (Patty) Katashima Jr., Rob Katashima, both of San Diego, CA, Ron Katashima of Gilroy and the late Wayne Katashima. Grandmother of Kimo, Emi, Calissa and Kailyn. Also survived by many sisters, brothers and cousins. Virginia was a member of the Gilroy LDS Church for many years. Loving wife, mom and...
Josefina Dominguez Hill
Apr 25, 2016
Josefina, 89, Gilroy, passed away on April 25, 2016. A native of Nayarit, Mexico married Jose Benito "Joe" Chavez Hill out of Monticello, New Mexico. They are survived by four children Lee Hill, Pete Hill, Louis Hill and Bernadette Barrera. She had 21 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Hill....
Lydia Garcia Gregor
Apr 19, 2016
Lydia Garcia Gregor, 64 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her home in Gilroy after suffering from a lengthy illness. Wife of Dr. Peter Gregor of Gilroy. Mother of Ramona, Donna, Jennifer, Lisa, Joel, Ian and Neil. Grandmother of Brittianey, Justin, Anthony, Joseph, Alexa, Grace, Mason, Rebecca, Ben, Rylan, Adeline, Aubrey and Dillon. Great-grandmother of Kimberly. Sister of Jesse,...
H. Dale Horback
Apr 18, 2016
Dale Horback peacefully passed away at his home in Gilroy, California surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2016 at the age of 75. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Dolores. Dale was a loving father to Kimberly Lirette Luce and David Bennett, and loving grandfather to Jasson Lirette and Alex and Adam Bennett. He leaves behind his...
James P. Cordova
Apr 17, 2016
James P. Cordova, age 63, passed away on April 17, 2016. Burial will take place at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, CA
Lillian Marie Pine
Apr 16, 2016
Lillian passed away peacefully April 16 at her daughter's house in Soquel, having recently celebrated her 95th birthday. Born and raised on a family ranch in San Martin in the beautiful Santa Clara Valley, Lillian learned self-sufficiency from growing up during the Great Depression. As a result, she valued saving for rainy days and cherishing blessings throughout her life. Lillian...