Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Ronald Furtado

Ronald Furtado

Feb 23, 2016

Ron, son of Virginia and Louis, was born and raised in Gilroy, CA. Ron enlisted and served a tour of duty in Vietnam with the Army where he served his country as a diesel mechanic. Following his discharge, Ron began a series of successful contracting businesses through which he built many of the homes and commercial buildings in Gilroy and...

Mark Wayne Britzius

Mark Wayne Britzius

Feb 21, 2016

Mark "Marcos" Wayne Britzius, son of Alice Vairora (Santos) and John Henry Britzius, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on Sunday February 21, 2016, at the age of 68, after a subsequent triumph over cancer - and later ongoing battle with a new cancer and related health complications, at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California. He is survived...

Mary Ruth Green

Mary Ruth Green

Feb 19, 2016

Visitation will begin on Monday, February 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 7:00 PM.

Bruna I. Goold

Bruna I. Goold

Feb 16, 2016

Memorial Services Friday, March 4, 2016 - 2:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Dolores O. Reynoso

Dolores O. Reynoso

Feb 15, 2016

DOLORES O. REYNOSO, 93 passed away Monday, Feb 15, 2016 in Sonoma, CA. Wife of the late Henry Reynoso Sr. Mother of Olivia Reynoso ( Dianne) of Eugene, OR; Henry Reynoso (Graciela) of Concord, CA and Rosanne Goertzen (Richard) of Glen Ellen, CA. Grandmother of Nathan, Christina, Roberto, Mercedes, Christopher, Brian, Madeline & McClain. Sister of Mary Cardenas of Santa...

William (Bill) K. Henry Jr.

William (Bill) K. Henry Jr.

Feb 12, 2016

Bill passed away Feb 12, 2016 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Clinton, OK and grew up in Tucson, AZ. He attended the University of Arizona, where he earned his degree in Civil Engineering. Later he became a registered Professional Engineer with the state of CA. He came to Gilroy in 1966 as the first full time credentialed...

Frank Silva Luna Iii

Frank Silva Luna Iii

Feb 11, 2016

Funeral Services Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Bernice Montoya

Bernice Montoya

Feb 11, 2016

Bernice Montoya passed away in Morgan Hill on February 11, 2016 at the age of 95. Bernice was born and raised in Gilroy. She attended Gilroy High and Hartnell College in Salinas. She was the daughter of the late Levi and Cecil Richman, an old Orchard Farming Family, and late Sister of Elvin Richman. She leaves behind her Son, Darrell...

Gennady Plyusnin

Gennady Plyusnin

Feb 10, 2016

Gennady Plyusnin, age 67, passed away peacefully at Stanford Hospital with his family at his bedside. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Habing Family Funeral Home at 12 noon followed by burial at Mt. Hope Memorial Park.

Bennie Masayuki Yamane

Bennie Masayuki Yamane

Feb 8, 2016

Bennie Masayuki Yamane died February 8, 2016. The cause was congestive heart failure. He was 85 years old. His wife, Carol, son Steven, daughter, Sandra, daughter-in-law Kelly and granddaughters, Emily and Erica, survive Bennie. His eldest son, Chris preceded him in death. He was the brother to Grace (Pat) Limones, Daisy (Harold) Tsujimoto, Nancy Yamane (Bruce) and James (Tadako) Yamane...

George L. Coffman

George L. Coffman

Feb 7, 2016

George L. Coffman was born April 17, 1934 in Strickler, Arkansas and died on February 7, 2016 in Happy Valley, Oregon. George moved to Gilroy in 1946. At the age of 17 he went to work for Gentry. He then served in the Army during the Korean War from 1956 to 1958. When he returned to Gilroy he went back...

John Earl Johnston

John Earl Johnston

Feb 6, 2016

John Earl Johnston, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2016 at his home in Gilroy. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Johnston. Loving father of Teri and Lisa Johnston; cherished grandfather of John Sumner, Julie Stoffers, James Redwine and Lacey; dearest great-grandfather of John and Kyra Sumner; dear brother of Kay Gameiro and Bill Johnston....

Virginia Lee Davidson

Virginia Lee Davidson

Feb 6, 2016

Virginia, 82, of San Jose, passed away on February 6, 2016. She is survived by her longtime companion Jim Glancey; her children Bob (Jene) Bastian, Debby (Jose Espana) Bastian, Tom (Paula) Bastian; Grandchildren, Robert, Stephen, Brett, Joseph and Michael Bastian; Great Grandchildren, Pheonix and Robert Bastian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bastian. Virginia was born and...

Raymond Thomas Perez

Raymond Thomas Perez

Feb 5, 2016

Raymond Thomas Perez Sr. entered heaven on February 5, 2016 with his wife, Mara Barsi-Perez, by his side. Raymond was born in Fresno, California on September 11, 1935. Ray moved from Fresno to Santa Clara County with his family when he was a small child. Raymond is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mara Barsi-Perez, sons Jim and Raymond...

Elizabeth Anne Fox

Elizabeth Anne Fox

Feb 5, 2016

Beth passed away peacefully at home with family on February 5, 2016 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend. Beth's world revolved around her beloved children Sarah and Zach and cherished grandchildren Alycia, Kelly, Alex, Sydney and Morgan. Beth was well-known among her friends and family for her loving, positive...

Paul Iwanaga

Paul Iwanaga

Feb 4, 2016

Paul was born to William and Grace Iwanaga in Gilroy, California. He grew up with a passion for racing motorcycles and became well known in the flat track community. After high school, he pursued a career in landscaping, which he followed for over 30 years. He was naturally talented at landscape design and installation, receiving many CLCA awards throughout his...

Linda Armida Orozco

Linda Armida Orozco

Feb 2, 2016

Linda Armida Orozco, age 55, fought her 20 year battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and childhood friends on Feb. 2, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband Joe Orozco, loving children Adam Vasquez Orozco (Christine), Rudy Orozco (Melissa), Ciera Orozco, beloved parents Cesar & Armida Vasquez, cherished sister, Marcie Vasquez and...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Feb 2, 2016

Maria Gonzalez was born on August 8, 1948 in Gilroy, CA and passed away surrounded by her loved ones on February 2, 2016, after a long battle with liver disease. Maria is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Antonio Gonzalez; children Gregory, Joel, Joshua, Sarah, and Isaiah Gonzalez; and grandchildren Gregory Jr, Analicia, Alexis, Laykn, Ermelinda and Sophia....

Shima Matsui Landry

Shima Matsui Landry

Jan 30, 2016

Shima was born in Nagasaki Japan on January 31, 1924. She came to the United States in 1955 and became an American Citizen. Shima was married to Ralph Landry in Tokyo Japan they were married 14 years but divorced. Shima worked as a Sewing Machine Operator for Sirena Company for 30 years. She is survived by her daughters Gloria Landry...

Delia R. Centeno

Delia R. Centeno

Jan 30, 2016

Delia Reveles Centeno, 64, of Gilroy, Ca. Returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She lost her life due to liver failure. Born on June 12, 1951 in El Paso Texas, Delia, came to California in 1953 with her mom Julia Delgado and her sister Gloria Reveles-Aguilar, and her two younger brothers. Loved by Richard Medellin and...

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