Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jack Robasciotti

Jack Robasciotti

Jan 24, 2016

Jack passed away peacefully of cancer in Gilroy at the age of 83. He leaves his wife and best friend, Shirley of 65 years, Daughters Debby (Jesse) of Colorado and Pamie (Louie) of Gilroy. Grandfather of Jason (Jennifer) of Phoenix, AZ and Lisa (Jose) of Los Banos. Great- grandfather of 7 including the love of his life Monique. Brother of...

Dawna Ann Paterson Leong

Dawna Ann Paterson Leong

Jan 22, 2016

Dawna, 52, San Jose, passed away on January 22, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 am at WestGate Church 1735 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129.

Marguerite Aliene Crispino

Marguerite Aliene Crispino

Jan 20, 2016

Marguerite was a member of St. Mary Parrish and volunteered at St. Joseph's family center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Nicolas Crispino and their son Nicolas Carl Crispino. She is survived by her grandchildren Gina (Don) Delbruegge, Gary Crispino and Carla Crispino and 3 great grandchildren. A visitation will begin 11:00 am Tuesday, February...

Artemia Moreno Traverso

Artemia Moreno Traverso

Jan 19, 2016

Artemia Moreno Traverso born September 24, 1935 sadly passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. A Memorial will be held on January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM at her ranch.

Kristen Michelle Imlay

Kristen Michelle Imlay

Jan 18, 2016

Kristen Michelle Imlay, age 48, passed away at her home in Aptos, CA. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 12 noon at St. Mary Parish, 11 First Street, Gilroy, CA.

Doris Jean Towne

Doris Jean Towne

Jan 17, 2016

On January 17, 2016 Doris Jean Towne passed away, at the age of 76. She was born on March 21, 1939 in Sacramento, CA. to the parents of Eugene and Mary Franklin. She married Leroy A. Towne in Salinas, CA on March 28, 1958. They began their married life in San Jose raising their children. Once they moved to Morgan...

Victoria Salas Hernandez

Victoria Salas Hernandez

Jan 10, 2016

Passed away peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2016

Wayne S. Young

Wayne S. Young

Jan 9, 2016

Dr. Wayne Sanford Young, of Gilroy, California, 74, died on Saturday, the 9th of January, 2016 at his home in Gilroy, CA from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Wayne was born on April 30, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the oldest child of Leda and Darroll Young. He has a brother, DC, and two sisters, Amelie and Cheryl Ann....

Santiago "Jack" Hernandez

Santiago "Jack" Hernandez

Jan 8, 2016

Santiago "Jack" Hernandez peacefully passed away at Kaiser Santa Teresa Hospital in San Jose on Friday, January 8th, 2016 with his family by his side. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Jack was the son of Santiago Hernandez and Grace Rios, and is survived by his wife, Rosario, and his 17 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren including his two daughters...

Juana Mauricio

Juana Mauricio

Jan 5, 2016

Vigil services 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth St., Gilroy. Funeral Mass 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Our Lady Chapel St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First St., Gilroy.

Erlinda Aguirre Maxwell

Erlinda Aguirre Maxwell

Jan 5, 2016

Beloved mother and grandmother Erlinda Aguirre Maxwell died on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Aptos, California, at the home of her loving daughter. She was 88 years old. Erlinda was born July 6, 1927, in Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines. After marrying Dale Carlisle Maxwell, of Tacoma, Washington, she came to the United States in 1956. She became a U.S. citizen in...

Dorothy L. "Nina" Arias

Dorothy L. "Nina" Arias

Jan 3, 2016

Dorothy "Nina" Arias passed away at her home with family by her side. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents Louis Arias and Maria Arias, brother Fred Arias, sister Senaida Arias Lana, sister Amalia Arias Sanchez, sister Maria Arias, brother Jess Arias, brother Joe Arias, and niece Sally Arias. Dorothy leaves behind many nieces and nephews for whom she...

Jose Gabriel De La Torre

Jose Gabriel De La Torre

Dec 31, 2015

Jose Gabriel De La Torre was born in San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco Mexico on December 20th 1940. He came to San Jose in 1976 and opened the first Super Taqueria, with his brother and cousin. That has now grown into 11 restaurants. In July 2013, Gabriel was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer which he battled for over...

Joe F. Diaz

Joe F. Diaz

Dec 31, 2015

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe F. Diaz Jr. on December 31, 2015 at the age of 75. Joe worked at Gentry's as a journeyman. He also worked at Gilroy Cannery for years. He always would lend a helping hand for family and friends. He will be missed. May Joe rest in peace. He is...

Carmen Inez Van Horn

Carmen Inez Van Horn

Dec 29, 2015

Carmen I. Van Horn, 80, died December 29, 2015, in Gilroy, CA. Carmen Laubenheimer Van Horn was born in Richfield, WI, and grew up in Milwaukee. After she married, she lived in Michigan and Texas, before settling in Milpitas, CA, where she made her home for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading and attending Alum Rock Covenant Church. Before retiring,...

Winnie - Pacheco

Winnie - Pacheco

Dec 26, 2015

Winnie (Curran, St. Cloud) Pacheco, born July 6, 1939, was a Morgan Hills native for 45 years. She passed away comfortably in her family home Christmas night. Under the full moon, God embraced her and took her to heaven. She was peaceful. She left behind her Husband- Jim. Sons- Richard and Michael. Daughter- Tereasa. Sister- Toni. Daughter in laws- Shauna,...

Xavier Garcia

Xavier Garcia

Dec 26, 2015

Xavier Garcia, age 62, passed away on December 26, 2015 surrounded by his family in Gilroy, CA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, December 29th at 7:00 PM also at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by Cremation.

Trevis Richard Berry

Trevis Richard Berry

Dec 20, 2015

Trevis, 71, was born in Gilroy on April 30, 1944 to Trevis L and Catherine Conrotto Berry. He attended Gilroy schools and as a child was active in Gilroy Little League. Upon high school graduation he attended Hartnell JC and Gavilan JC. He then joined the family business, Trevis Berry Transportation, Inc. where he worked until his retirement two yrs...

David Flores Nunez

David Flores Nunez

Dec 20, 2015

David, 77, of Gilroy, passed away on December 20, 2015. He is survived by his longtime companion, Peggy Soda; his sons Rick, David and Perry; his brother Ruben Nunez; grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. David graduated from Gilroy Union High School and attended Hartnell College. He enlisted in the National Guard and served his country. He was...

Jack C. Bolton

Jack C. Bolton

Dec 17, 2015

Jack Curtis Bolton, 88, passed away from illness on 17 December in Gilroy, CA. He was born in Fresno on 17 February 1927 to Alfred A. Bolton and Edna C. Rasmussen. Jack grew up in San Jose and attended Lincoln High School. He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and was employed for many years by Soilserv and Western...

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