Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Paul Baltazar
Aug 28, 2015
Paul Baltazar, born June 30, 1942 at home in Lovell, Wyoming passed into Jesus' hands August 28, 2015 surrounded by his family in Gilroy, California. Connie writes "I was first attracted to Paul's handsome, manly appearance but more intrigued by his knowledge, kindness and love of his large family. He promised to love me until death do us part, but...
Nellie Pearle Silva
Aug 27, 2015
Nellie passed away peacefully after a short illness. She is survived by her loving husband, Ernie, daughter Debbie Silva and grandchildren, Jennifer Long, Tim Hardy, Liz Jordan, Amber Howe, Danny , Rich, Nick, Gilbert, and Veronica Frausto. She was preceded in death by her son Greg and daughter Darlene. Nellie was a loving and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She...
Ernest A. Speno
Aug 25, 2015
Born in San Jose, California and passed away peacefully after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Lucille; children Jeff (Jennifer) Speno and Michele (Dave) Bennett; and grandchildren Lindsay and Brad Speno, Mitch and Sam Bennett. Ernie grew up on an orchard in San Jose and later moved to Gilroy to establish Speno International in 1979, then owned...
Robert R. Martin
Aug 24, 2015
Robert, 83, of Gilroy, passed away in his home on Monday, August 24, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Lorraine and their six children; Terri (Kenneth) Boales, Robert (Maria Rosa) Martin, Gregory (Christi) Martin, Joni Martin, Christine (David) Keane and Timothy Martin. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, his brother, Joseph Martin, and...
Martha Louise Tremblay
Aug 22, 2015
Martha passed away at the age of 75 in Morgan Hill, CA surrounded by her loving family. Martha lives on by her children Harbor Morgan, Rebecca Romero, and Lainie Cicolani; step children Laura, Robert, Bradley and Gary Tremblay. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Tremblay. Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be...
Steve Ledon
Aug 21, 2015
Steve Ledon, 67, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at St. Louis Regional Hospital. He was born on February 3rd 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a dry-waller for over 40 years. He loved the 49ers, Giants & Warriors. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by wife, Rosemary Ledon, his siblings George, Fred & Mary,...
Tony Marfia
Aug 19, 2015
Tony Marfia, age 93, passed away peacefully in Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City after a short illness. Tony was a lifelong resident of Morgan Hill. Along with ranching he spent his occupational life working at Filice & Perrelli Cannery. He can be remembered having breakfast or lunch with his many friends and family at local restaurants. He was a lifelong...
Kelly Lea Ross
Aug 18, 2015
Kelly was born in Gilroy, CA on 8/31/61 and his life on earth ended 8/18/15 due to a tragic accident at work on May 22, 2015. Kelly fell off a ladder and fell approx. 20' and suffered a brain hemorrhage, collapsed lung and multiple fractured ribs. He had been comatose since the accident. Kelly is survived by his dad and...
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.
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