Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Alice Gates
Aug 6, 2015
Celebration of Life open house Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 1:00 - 4:00PM at Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill.
Peggy Navarette Espinoza
Aug 5, 2015
Peggy, 58, of Gilroy, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. She is survived by her parents Salvador and Mary Navarrete, brother Sal Navarrete (spouse Tina), sister Liz Duron (spouse Ken), sister Kathy Navarrete, brother Frank Navarrete, sister Susan Deleon (spouse Adam). Nieces and Nephews; Deliah Deleon, Adam Deleon, Ryan Navarrete, Frankie Navarrete, Alena Navarrete. Step daughters Erika White and...
Paul Mirelez
Aug 4, 2015
Paul passed away Tuesday at the Palo Alto Veterans Medical Center after a short illness. Loving husband of Barbara Mirelez of Gilroy. Dear father of Paul A. Mirelez of Arnold, CA, Christopherand and Nehemiah Mirelez, both of Gilroy and the late Jose Felipe Mirelez. Grandfather of Daniell A. Mirelez of Gilroy. Brother of Steve Mirelez of Hollister and Martha Mirelez...
Ella Mae Lindsey
Jul 30, 2015
Born to Quince and Berta Wash, on July 27, 1946 in Eastabuchie, Mississippi. Ella Mae's life's journey began as the sixth child of thirteen brothers and sisters. As a young woman she married Alfred Glenn and to this union her only child, Alfreda Marie Glenn was born. Ella Mae moved to California in 1992 where she began her life's journey...
Charles C. Luke
Jul 24, 2015
Survived by his wife Bobbie, daughter Sarah, son Josh, brother-in-law Don, his dog Lucy, his horse Rose all of Gilroy, his sister Karen of Oregon and friends he made while living in Gilroy and working for the railroad in Oakland and San Jose. No services planned.
Richard James Cunningham
Jul 19, 2015
Richard James Cunningham passed peacefully in his sleep at 66 years old - the world lost a truly great man. Known variably as Dick, Rich, Richie, Old Man, Uncle Richard, dad, and most recently grandpa, he was born and raised in San Jose, though he called San Martin home for the past 35 years. Richard worked as a Gardener for...
Betty Parker
Jul 17, 2015
Betty Parker passed away on July 17, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Theresa Silva, brothers Tony and Manuel Silva and sister Tessie Masini. Survived by her sisters Marie Page and Bernice McHenry. Betty will always be remembered by her great sense of humor. Graveside Service will be...
Doroteo John Valenzuela
Jul 16, 2015
Gilroy, California — Doroteo John Valenzuela, age 89, died peacefully in his home on July 16th from congestive heart failure. Mr. Valenzuela is preceded in death by his parents Doroteo Valenzuela and Inez Soto Valenzuela and son Christopher Valenzuela. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary G. Valenzuela, and five children: Yolanda Najar (Pedro), Martha Martinez, John...
Carol Nancy Malone
Jul 14, 2015
Carol Nancy Malone, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015 in Los Gatos, CA. Graveside service will be Friday, July 17th, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA
Maria S. Naranjo
Jul 13, 2015
Maria S. Naranjo, age 86 passed away surrounded by her family on July 13, 2015. Maria was born to Marciala Calderon and Cecilia Silva on January 10, 1929 in Corpus Christi Texas. She will be missed by her children, Romeo, Orlando (Evelyn), George, Danny (Tricia) and Noel Naranjo; her daughters Eva Trenberth (Kevin), Susie Silva (Mitch) and Norma Nussbaumer (Fred)...
Doris Ann Cockayhne
Jul 10, 2015
Doris Ann Cockayne, 80, of Gilroy, CA died peacefully in her home on Friday, July 10, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Richard Cockayne, her parents, Eliza (LeBlanc) and Leo Blais, and her sister, Janet Blais. Doris was born in born in Pawtucket, R.I. on January 23, 1935. She spent most of her life in Pawtucket, R.I. where...
Claudia Ann Alosi
Jul 8, 2015
Claudia Alosi, passed on July 8, 2015 in Morgan Hill Ca, from a sudden illness. Survived by her children Matt and Kelly Jewell, her siblings Don Gage, Moe McHenry, Brian McHenry and husband Tony Alosi. She loved and was loved by her friends and family. She loved cooking and entertaining with all those around her. Gardening, reading and volunteering at...
Theodore Wendall Werman
Jul 7, 2015
Teddy passed away on July 7th after several months' battle with cancer. His parents, Theodor Vohrmann (Werman) and Anna Vohrmann (Werman) emigrated to New York City from Estonia in the 30s Teddy was born in New York city, an only child and would have been 75 on August 28th. He attended Point Pleasant Beach high school in New Jersey, and...
Chester (Chet) Anthony Beckrest
Jul 5, 2015
Chester passed away in his sleep July 5, 2015, at the age of 98. Chet was predeceased by his parents John and Theresa, wife Arline, son John, and brother Lawrence. He is survived by sons Thomas (Rose Lynn) and Donald, grandchildren Michelle (Joe) and Tara (CJ), and great grandchildren Valerie, Emily, Amanda, Jessica, Sofia, and Addison. Chet was a decorated...
Carmen (Acedo) Saucedo
Jul 4, 2015
It is with great sorrow that the Saucedo family of Gilroy, CA announce the passing of our loving Carmen Acedo Saucedo on July 4, 2015. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Henry Saucedo and her 2 devoted children, Henry Acedo Jr and her daughter Rosemary...
Patricia "Pat" Haygood
Jul 1, 2015
Patricia (Pat) Haygood was born on March 1, 1949 to Dennis Oliver and Lavonia Zona Gaunt in Fresno, California. She is survived by her husband Leon Haygood; Step Father Clarence Randall; children, Mike Hilz, (Carrie Barofaa), Bobby Haygood, (Audry Fedalizo), Leon Haygood, (Leanne Santos), and daugh- ter-in-law Debra Hilz; grandchildren, Beau and Tim Haygood, Brent, Jacqueline, Taylor and Spencer Hilz,...
Maureen Lillian Upton
Jun 30, 2015
Maureen Lillian Upton , age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2015. Maureen was born to John and Muriel Caporaso on May 26, 1948 in San Mateo, California. Maureen was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed. Family was most important to her. She had a loving husband, Fred Upton...
Craig Varnum Mckinna
Jun 29, 2015
Craig Varnum McKinna, 72, of Morgan Hill, CA passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his parents. Craig was born in Oakland, CA and spent his formative years in this county. Craig served as a dental technician in the US Coast Guard from 1962 -1966 (Petty Officer, First Class), and...
Lawrence "Larry" Andrew Wilson
Jun 27, 2015
Lawrence "Larry" Wilson, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2015. His Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Chapel at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gilroy, CA.
Earnie Foster
Jun 23, 2015
A viewing will take place from 1:00 - 4:00pm, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30am, Thursday, July 2, 2015 at The Foothills Church, 8335 Church St., Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
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