Antonio Diaz Guajardo
May 31, 2016
Antonio D. Guajardo, 74 of Gilroy passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Husband of Martha Guajardo of Gilroy. Father of Marina Guajardo and Mark Guajardo and his wife Jennifer all of Gilroy. Grandfather of Kayla Parraz (Robert), Jasmin Juarez, Nicko Juarez, Malana, Jaxson and Grayson Guajardo all of Gilroy. Great-Grandfather of Kylie and Natalie Parraz of Gilroy. Son of the...
Melody Ortiz Ames
May 30, 2016
Melody (Ortiz) Ames, 59, died on Monday, May 30, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of Michael L. Ames. A viewing was held in Red Lion, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Melody was born in San Jose, CA. on November 20, 1956. She was the daughter of Petra (Noriega)Ortiz and the late Felix Ortiz. Melody was...
Elias Galvan Bedolla
May 30, 2016
Elias Galvan Bedolla, 95, of Morgan Hill, beloved husband of Ruth Lopez Bedolla for 72 years, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home in Morgan Hill. He is now at rest with his parents; Margarito Bedolla, Dolores Galvan Bedolla, His Son Joseph Lopez Bedolla, Sisters Betty Ramirez, Maria Vargas, Amy...
Esther Willem Rodriguez
May 29, 2016
Esther,95, of San Jose, passed away on May 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isidro Rodriguez and her son, Gilbert Rodriguez. She is survived by her children; Jim Brooks (Ramona), John Brooks, Charles Brooks, Fred Brooks (Elena), Lupe Castaneda (Francisco), Connie Rodriguez and Jose Rodriguez (Monica). She is also survived by many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and...
Robert Lee Shipp
May 25, 2016
Robert Lee Shipp passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack while working in his legendary tomato garden. Bob was born in Hiram, Georgia to Georgia and Basil Shipp and was one of four boys. At the age of 17, Bob joined the US Navy, which eventually brought him to the San Francisco Bay Area where he remained. Bob...
Fred G. Haro
May 24, 2016
A visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 5:00 - 9:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral services, Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:30am at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by burial at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella.
Richard Tetsuo Kobashi
May 19, 2016
Richard Tetsuo ("Tach") Kobashi, 74, of Gilroy, California, beloved husband and best friend of Herlinda (Linda) Kobashi for 47 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 19, 2016 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. He is now at rest with his parents, Phillip and Sakaye Kobashi, his sister, Rose (Saito), his grandson,...
Margarita Dolores Garcia Zavala
May 17, 2016
Margarita Dolores Garcia Zavala was born to Mary Estrada and Miguel Garcia February 10, 1944 in Kingman, Arizona. The family moved to Flagstaff, Arizona where Margarita lived until 12 years of age. When the family moved to Fresno, California she met Cecilio Zavala. Cecilio and Margarita married in 1961 in Reno, Nevada. Their family moved to Gilroy, California where Margarita...
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,...