Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Ronald Duval Berhorst

Ronald Duval Berhorst

Nov 28, 2015

Ron Berhorst, longtime resident of Gilroy passed away Saturday, November 28th 2015 at the age of 66 in his home with his family by his side after a long battle with prostate cancer. Owner of RB construction, member of the Sportsman Chef, ECV member, avid hunter and fisherman, BEST Papa ever and loved by all. He is survived by his...

Rafael Mendez

Rafael Mendez

Nov 26, 2015

Rafael Mendez died on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2015. His final days and hours were spent surrounded by his family who loved him dearly and friends that "Ralf" had touched in many meaningful ways throughout his life. His mother was greatly consoled by his friends who came forward to share their memories of his caring and loving nature toward them....

Anita Zaragoza

Anita Zaragoza

Nov 26, 2015

Anita Zaragoza, age 87, passed away on Nov. 26, 2015 at her home in Gilroy. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy. Funeral service will be Sat., Dec. 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Gilroy First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Avenue, Gilroy followed by burial at St....

Gilda Santiago-Wein

Gilda Santiago-Wein

Nov 20, 2015

My sweet wife Gilda Santiago-Wein passed away in Morgan Hill on Friday, November 20, at the age of 64. She was born on October 9, 1951, in the province of Iloilo in the Philippines to Enrique and Virginia Calunsod. Gilda married in the Philippines and has one son, Eric John Santiago, who still lives in Iloilo. Gilda moved to the...

Ruth Regalado

Ruth Regalado

Nov 19, 2015

Ruth Regalado 82 yrs. old born in Coachella, CA July 4, 1933 passed away November 19, 2015 in Hollister, CA surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband Saturnino Regalado Jr. in 2010 and her grandson Jesse Regalado Garcia in 2014. She is survived by her 6 kids: Ruth; (Johnny) Tortia, Julie (Jesse) Garcia, Mona (Jose) Melendrez,...

Edward Earl "Eddie" Duran

Edward Earl "Eddie" Duran

Nov 15, 2015

Edward (Eddie) Earl Duran, 23, of San Martin, CA passed away November 15, 2015 from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born July 30, 1992, the son of Edward (Eddie) and Michelle Duran. He attended and graduated from Live Oak High School and after studying at West Valley College, he decided to work in construction at...

David Rios

David Rios

Nov 13, 2015

David Rios, age 51, passed away November 13, 2015. Services are pending.

Suzanne Elizabeth Leech

Suzanne Elizabeth Leech

Nov 8, 2015

Suzanne Elizabeth (Beckett) Leech, 51, of Gilroy, CA passed away quietly in her home on Sunday, November 08, 2015. Suzanne was born to the late Thomas and Suzanne Stacey Beckett, March 31, 1964, in Redwood City, CA. She married Rick Leech, Sr. in 1990 and they lived in Morgan Hill, CA for over twenty years before moving to Gilroy, CA....

Edith Larue St. Clair

Edith Larue St. Clair

Nov 8, 2015

Our sweet mother Edith LaRue St Clair passed away in Morgan Hill on Sunday, November 8, at the age of 87. She was born in 1927 in Okmulgee Oklahoma to Benjamin and Myrtle Conley. She was the youngest of 10 children and was the last of them to pass on. She married Walter Genest during WW2 and had 3 sons....

Francisco Antonio Sandoval

Francisco Antonio Sandoval

Nov 5, 2015

Francisco Antonio Sandoval, age 34, passed away on November 5, 2015 in Gilroy, California. Beloved son of Maria E. Rivera; Loving brother of Dana Sandoval, Marisa Sandoval, Aime Mendieta and Anai Rivera; Dearest uncle of Aesha Sandoval and Alaina Correa. Visitation will be Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Habing Family Funeral Home. Vigil service...

William Arlen Dawson

William Arlen Dawson

Nov 3, 2015

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Jennifer Ann Pierleoni

Jennifer Ann Pierleoni

Nov 1, 2015

Memorial services are planned for Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 1:05 P.M. in the Christopher High School main gymnasium. In lieu of flowers, please express your condolences through the Jennifer Pierleoni Memorial Fund at https://de.gofund.me/mg88dkuc. Retrospective: Born in San Jose, Jen moved to New Avenue, just outside Gilroy, when she was nearly three years old. A few years later, Jen...

Juan Manuel Serratos

Juan Manuel Serratos

Oct 31, 2015

A visitation will begin at 4:00pm with an evening service to follow at 7:00pm both on Wednesday, October 4, 2015 at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Norma Jane Sheppard

Norma Jane Sheppard

Oct 31, 2015

Norma Jane Sheppard passed away on October 31, 2015. She was born on December 18, 1935 to Frederick and Alma Wacker and was one of 14 children. She was a proud member of the Dos Palos Methodist Church and Dos Palos Senior Citizens Club. She loved to crochet items for her family and charity, garden in her huge yard and...

Elizabeth Jane Tracey

Elizabeth Jane Tracey

Oct 31, 2015

Jane passed away October 31, 2015 in Morgan Hill. She is survived by her children Joy (Donald) Larson, Tim Tracey, and Patrick Tracey; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John "Jack" Tracey. She was a former English substitute teacher at Live Oak High School and...

Julianne Bethke

Julianne Bethke

Oct 30, 2015

Julianne Bethke, 73, of Gilroy, California, passed away at her home on October 30, 2015, after a four-year battle with lung cancer. She is survived by Joel Bethke, her husband of 38 years who supported her through an onerous battle with the most common form of lung cancer to afflict women. She is survived by her daughter Heidi Luttjohann Hanlon,...

Bruce Bradley Taylor

Bruce Bradley Taylor

Oct 29, 2015

Bruce Bradley Taylor entered the kingdom of God on October 29, 2015 after an aggressive battle with cancer. Bruce was born on February 16, 1959 in North Olmsted, Ohio to Maynard and Frieda Taylor. He was a graduate of the University of Arizona and received his degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems. He worked for Unisys Corporation and...

Jeffrey Stephen Dennis

Jeffrey Stephen Dennis

Oct 29, 2015

Jeff passed away on October 29, 2015. He was born on July 20, 1959. He was 1 of 8 children. He was a proud Native American who pastored a church at The Tule River Reservation, which he loved doing, and pastored churches in between. He loved his children, Monet & Rozanne Dennis and his grandchildren; Kevin, Ava, Jesse, Joseph &...

Rosemarie Silacci

Rosemarie Silacci

Oct 28, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Silacci. Rosemarie passed away on October 28, 2015 at home with her children and long term caregiver Leticia by her side. She was born December 14, 1925 in Morgan Hill and remained a lifelong resident. She was married to Herman Silacci (deceased) for 59 years and together they...

Maria Socorro Rodriguez

Maria Socorro Rodriguez

Oct 27, 2015

Died in her Gilroy home at the age of 61. Socorro Rodriguez is survived by her husband Abelardo Rodriguez; children Isela (Jason) Sabala, Ruby (Steve) Facio and Elias (Kendall) Rodriguez; grandchildren Jason Sabala, Jr., Breanna Sabala, Steven Facio III, Andrew Facio and Gabriel Facio; 5 sisters Lidia Hurtado, Martha Valdez, Hilda Dimas, Mary Dimas Carbajal and Veronica Dimas as well...

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