Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Jacqueline Seimas
Feb 1, 2025
Jacqueline (Jackie) L. Seimas passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in San Jose, California at the age of 92.
She is lovingly remembered by her children: Joe Seimas (Dawn), Diane Frost (Doug - deceased), Robin Olson (George); her cherished grandchildren: Valerie, Joey (Ariana), Dennis (Adriane), Darren, Laura (Ben); and her beloved five great-grandchildren: Colin, Braiden, Presley,...
Gail Ellen Carr
Feb 1, 2025
Gail Ellen Carr, born on March 24, 1942, peacefully passed away in Paso Robles, CA surrounded by loved ones. She was the daughter of Norman B. Goodrich and Marian Goodrich of Gilroy, CA.
Gail met the love of her life, John Carr, in Gilroy, California, and they married on July 24, 1963. Together, they built a wonderful...
Selsa - Franciscus
Jan 27, 2025
Selsa (Sel) Franciscus, 96, of Gilroy, California, beloved mother passed away peacefully at her nursing home in San Jose on Monday, January 27th in the evening. Selsa was born in Fresno in 1928 to parents Refugio and Excelsa Apodaca, the only girl succeeded by 6 brothers and 1 younger brother, she was the last in her family to pass...
Carmelita (Carmen) - Zamarron
Jan 22, 2025
A devoted Mother , Daughter, sister , aunt, cousin , and niece
She passed away on January 22,2025
Her kindness, love, and laughter ,touched the lives of many, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She had a love for all genres of music , and had a great sense of humor ....
Maralee Shy Hunsdorfer
Jan 20, 2025
Maralee Shy Hunsdorfer, 86, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. Maralee was born in Oakland, CA on January 30, 1938, to Henry and Hazel Shy.
Maralee was a loving and kindhearted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, God mother, aunt, and friend to so many.
In 1942, Maralee's parents settled in Gilroy where they owned a ranch....
Gerald Ordiniza
Jan 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald Ordiniza announce his sudden passing on Sunday, January 19th 2025, at the age of 88.
Jerry was born in French Camp, California on May 17th,1936. He joined the US Navy in 1955 and proudly served on the USS Midway (CV-41) until 1959. He lived in San Martin...
Angel C. Moreno
Jan 18, 2025
Angel C. Moreno was born on August 13, 1946, and passed away in his home surrounded by his loving daughters & family on January 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness and hard-fought battle against cancer.
Angel is preceded in death by his lovely family and late beautiful wife Nellie Moreno, his daughters Rose and Maggie Moreno, Son-in...
Benjamin Kenneth Anderson
Jan 18, 2025
Benjamin (Ben) Kenneth Anderson, a life long photography enthusiast, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.
Ben is survived by his parents, Juan and Linda Anderson of Santa Maria, CA, his wife, Allison Hodgdon Anderson of Ruskin, FL, his son and his son's wife, Reese and Brittany Anderson, of Ventura, CA, and his sister, Kris...
Valerie Lynn Boeck
Jan 18, 2025
Valerie Lynn Boeck passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Gilroy, California.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Nichole Lynn Ave-Lallemant (Nathan), and her cherished grandchildren Freyja, Taijen, Makiah, Amira, and Davion, along with many beloved bonus grandchildren. Valerie is also survived by her siblings John Boeck (Margaret), Debbie Klindworth (Joe), Katherine James (Danny), Paul...
Lisa Gallegos
Jan 16, 2025
On the morning of January 16th our beloved mother Lisa Gallegos was called home. She has been reunited with her mother and father Alice and Robert Gallegos as well as her siblings Martha, Juan, Kathleen and Leticia Gallegos in the heavens. Lisa Gallegos is survived by her life partner Augustine Sandoval, daughter Chelsea Ramirez, sons Albert Ramirez, Paul Sandoval...
Russell Edwin Wolfe
Jan 11, 2025
Russell Wolfe was born in 1938 to Russell and Rose Wolfe. He enjoyed the life of an only child, receiving all the attention from his loving parents as he grew up in Gilroy. Russell attended Rucker School and Gilroy High School. After graduation, Russell began working for the Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department as a heavy equipment...
Patricia Ann Mendenhall
Jan 10, 2025
Patricia Ann Mendenhall, born February 13, 1939, in Seattle, Washington, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2025 in Gilroy, California. Pat was born to George and Alta Ginther and had one sibling, Bruce Ginther.
Pat was a Gilroy resident since 1973. She leaves 2 daughters, Kelly Nelson and Kris Filippi, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
...Marie Fatima Lopes
Jan 9, 2025
At the age of 79 Maria Fatima Lima Lopes, our beloved Mother and Grandmother known as Vovo, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9th surrounded by family, friends, and pets.
We celebrate and honor her memory, as she is now worshipping God in the kingdom of heaven, reunited with her Mother Palmira, Father Joaquim "Jack"...
Carolyn Ayers-Latham
Jan 6, 2025
Carolyn Ayers-Latham entered into eternal rest comfortably on1/6/2025, she was 76 years old. She passed away due to a long illness. She raised two children in Gilroy, CA and was active in the Gilroy community for nearly 20 years.
She worked as a waitress in San Jose, CA in the late 60's and early 70's in a...
Lionel James Howe
Jan 3, 2025
James was born in Gilroy, Ca September 4, 1966 and passed away unexpectedly on the early morning of January 3, 2025. He was the eldest of 5 children to Irene Howe and the late Lionel G. Howe. He grew up in Gilroy and attended local schools.
When James was 18 he joined the U.S. Marines and was...
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