Peggy Pauline Hill
Aug 16, 2015
Peggy Pauline Hill went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband LTC William P. Hill, April 11, 1985 and her brothers Jack Brittain of Beaumont, Texas and Donald Brittain of Huber Heights, Ohio. She is survived by her brother Dwayne Brittain of Duncan, Oklahoma, daughter and "favorite" son-in-law, Suzanne...
Patricia Ann Allen
Aug 16, 2015
Patricia Ann Allen 69 years old was set free from her battle with cancer on August 16, 2015; She was surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home in the beautiful hills of Gilroy, CA. Patricia was born November 23, 1945 in Monterey County, CA to her parents Jewel and James Beasley. Patricia grew up running through...
Claire Luella Fisher Connett
Aug 14, 2015
Claire enjoyed 95 years of life. She was married 70 years, had three daughters, thirteen grandchildren, and forty plus great grandchildren. She was an amazing mom who taught her children to love nature and that a book can take you on an amazing adventure. She loved talking to people and hearing their stories. She is now with her husband Johnny,...
Viriginia Jane Chaney
Aug 11, 2015
Longtime Paradise resident, Virginia "Ginny" Jane Chaney died August 11 at her daughter's home in Gilroy, California at the age of 95. Virginia was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 8, 1920 and moved to Paradise in 1955. She worked for Stratton's Market in Paradise for over 20 years. Ginny was an outstanding athlete. She was the pitcher for the...
Tom Kawano
Aug 8, 2015
Memorial service 3:00 pm, Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Habing Family Funeral Home.
John Cornelius Houghton
Aug 7, 2015
John Houghton, 81, residing in Gilroy, CA passed away on August 7th, 2015, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. John was born in Mansfield, Massachusetts on May 2nd, 1934. He attended Mansfield High School. John grew up in modest conditions in a blue collar family. He joined the Marine Corps in 1952 going through boot camp at Paris...
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...