Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Orlando Jaime Gil

Orlando Jaime Gil

Mar 5, 2016

A visitation will begin Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 1:00pm followed by a vigil service at 6:00pm both at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Ruben Gomez

Ruben Gomez

Mar 2, 2016

" I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.." 2 Timothy 4:7 Ruben Gomez, retired Alameda Fire Department's Captain answered our Lord's call on 3/2/2016 this being his "Last Alarm". Born In El Paso, TX, on May 5, 1934. As a child he came to California in 1942. He was raised in...

George Adam Nava Zamora

George Adam Nava Zamora

Mar 2, 2016

George (Adam) Zamora, of Gilroy, Mexico, died Wednesday on March 2, 2016, at his home after seven year fight against cancer. Born in Mexico City, April 19, 1947, to Jose and Irene Zamora, George was an electronic technician and Vietnam veteran. Although George remained single all his life, he was very gregarious, had many friends and was very popular in...

Mary-Ann Cecelia Pereira

Mary-Ann Cecelia Pereira

Mar 1, 2016

Born in San Francisco, CA, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years John. Survived by their three daughters, Carol-Ann Griffin of Gilroy, Susan Reggiardo of Aromas and husband Matt, and Deborah Pereira of Gilroy. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren, Russ and Randy Frost, Theresa and Michael Reggiardo and wife Fatima, Louie Pereira...

Natasha R. Silberstein

Natasha R. Silberstein

Feb 28, 2016

Memorial Services are pending and will be announced later.

Ofelia G. Garcia

Ofelia G. Garcia

Feb 26, 2016

Ofelia G. Garcia, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in Gilroy. She is pre deceased by her parents, Seferino & Eloisa Garcia; her brothers and sisters, Robert Garcia, Mercy Gonzales, Arnold Garcia, Oralia Esparza, Ernest Garcia, Olivia Gonzales and Mary Sandoval. She is survived by her brother, Joe S. Garcia and many nieces, nephews,...

Richard "Ed" Jeske

Richard "Ed" Jeske

Feb 26, 2016

Richard "Ed" Jeske, 69 of Gilroy passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital. Son of the late Clifford & Geraldine Jeske. Brother of Douglas (Arlene) Jeske of Gilroy, Russell (Gina) Jeske of Greenleaf, Idaho and John "Jack" (Diane) Jeske of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Uncle of Julie, Gianna, Leianna, Serena, Michael and Andrew. Long time companion...

Cibele Maria Agoas Brito

Cibele Maria Agoas Brito

Feb 25, 2016

Private Family Services held.

Harry Franklin Ryan

Harry Franklin Ryan

Feb 24, 2016

Hal was born in Oakland, California and moved to Morgan Hill during high school, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Douglas "Bud", and half-brother Jack. Hal is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie of Morgan Hill, son Dennis (Terri) of Carlotta, and daughter Kellie Guerra (Gabe)...

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...

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