Barbara E. Pierce-Torres-Hopper
Apr 27, 2015
Barbara was born in San Jose, California to Roy and Maggie Pierce. She was lovingly called FBO (First Born One) by her mother Maggie. She had three younger siblings, Jane Eckles, Royalee Cannon and Jessie Cravens. She had a love for classical music that would bring her much peace and she played the string bass in her high school orchestra...
Martin G. Escalante
Apr 25, 2015
Vigl Thursday, May7, 2015 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, 1:30 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First St., Gilroy.
Canuto S. Perez
Apr 23, 2015
CANUTO S. PEREZ, 97 of Gilroy passed away April 23, 2015. Husband of Teresa Perez of Gilroy. Father of Lupe Perez (Roberta), Max (Elena), Maria and Joe. Grandfather of Paul, Teresa, Mike, Joaquin, Erica, Christina, Nerrisa, Amelia and Max Jr. Great Grandfather of Favian, Alexander, Marina, Alyana, Lieyla and Zelia Also survived by brothers and sisters in Mexico. Vigil Tuesday,...
Frank G. Castaneda
Apr 23, 2015
Frank G. Castaneda Sr. of Gilroy passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. Husband to Guadalupe Castaneda. He leaves behind sons Frank Castaneda Jr. (Esther),Sammy Castaneda (Stella),Javier Castaneda (Denise), Eddie Castaneda and Michael Castaneda Daughters Esther Castaneda and Terry Gonzales(Bob) as well as 12 grandchildren,15 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Brother of Tom (Adela) Garcia of Newark, CA, Manuel...
Jose M. Chapa
Apr 22, 2015
Jose M. Chapa, a longtime resident of Gilroy, passed away on 4/22/15. Jose was born in Corpus, Christi, TX to Maria Conception Martinez and Guadalupe Chapa. He had one sister Dominga and three brothers Lupe, Juan, and Manuel Chapa, who resides in Los Banos, CA. Jose's parents were migrant farm workers, who worked all over the Southwestern part of the...
Michelle K. Travlos
Apr 19, 2015
Michelle Kendrick Travlos of Gilroy, died April 19th, 2015 at the age of 51 surrounded by her family. Michelle was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, niece and a dear friend to so many people. Michelle loved her life, loved her children, loved her community, loved her church family and above all, loved the Lord. Michelle touched the lives...
Fay Lachica
Apr 17, 2015
Fay Lachica, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 17, 2015 in Morgan Hill, CA. Visitation will be Saturday, April 25th, from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy. Visitation will continue on Sunday, April 26th, from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 6:30 P.M....
Martin Fausto Duenas
Apr 16, 2015
Martin Fausto Duenas, 63, of Gilroy died peacefully on April 16, 2015 in Morgan Hill surrounded by his family and friends by his side. He leaves behind his beloved wife Christine Duenas, his two children Manuel and Priscilla Duenas, eight sisters and six brothers as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Otilio Jacobo
Apr 16, 2015
Otilio (Tito) Jacobo, 52. Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on April 16, 2015. Tito was born in Las Varas, Nayarit on June 4, 1962 to the late Esteban Jacobo and Francisca Meza. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Cristina and his two beautiful children, Gabriela and Esteban. He...
Joseph D. Dorman
Apr 10, 2015
Joseph, 51, of Gilroy, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Foothill Church, 8335 Church Street, Gilroy, CA.
Maria Louisa Vitale
Apr 10, 2015
MARIA VITALE, 88 of Gilroy passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Wife of the late Caesar Vitale (2000). Mother of Debbie Casalegno (John) of Big Fork, Montana and Denise Markowitz (Norman) of Aptos. Grandmother of Mark Casalegno (Rachel) of Big Fork, Amy Donovan(Hank) of Missoula, MT, Renelle Timberlake of Texas and Ryan Worden (Marilyn) of Salinas....
Norman V. Thompson
Apr 5, 2015
Norman V. Thompson, 78, of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully in his home on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 in the presence of his wife and beloved daughters and family. He was the most beloved husband to Martha Thompson for 52 years, father of Diana L. Price (Tim) of Gilroy, CA and Valerie A. D'Anna (Marcello) of Gilroy, CA ....
Alberto Rosendo Sanchez
Apr 5, 2015
Alberto was taken to soon due to an unfortunate accident on April 5, 2015 in Morgan Hill, CA. Husband of Mercedes Mendoza of Gilroy. Father of Paulina, Carol, Alberto Jr., Moises and Mia Sanchez all of Gilroy. Son of Paulina Cruz of Gilroy and the late Rosendo Sanchez. Brother of Elisa Sanchez of Gilroy and the late Rufino Sanchez. Also...
Ronald "Ron" John Dragt
Apr 4, 2015
Ronald "Ron" Dragt, aged 77, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 4th, 2015. Ron was born February 9, 1938 in Prinsburg, MN to John and Ruby Dragt. After high school graduation he married Diana – the love of his life and devoted partner. He joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Lowry Air...
Jay Patrich Marlowe
Apr 4, 2015
Funeral Mass Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 2:00 PM at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Jonathan Aaron Flores
Apr 1, 2015
Jonathan Aaron Flores was born on March 22, 1996 and went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2015. He has been a member of Power In Praise Ministries church since he was born, totaling 19 years. He attended Las Animas Elementary school from 1st through 5th grade then promoted to Ascencion Solorsano Middle School for 6th,7th, and 8th...
Diane Margery Porcella
Mar 31, 2015
Diane, 76, a native of Gilroy, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday morning, March 31. She was the daughter of the late Frank Porcella and Margery Vera White Porcella. She is survived by her sisters Jean Molzner and Gerrie Linek, her brothers Alan, Edward, Ronald and Glen Porcella, and was the aunt of 15 nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass...
Roger G. Castaneda
Mar 30, 2015
Roger G. Castaneda, 61 of Gilroy passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. Brother of Tom (Adela) Garcia of Newark, CA, Manuel Castaneda of Atascosa, TX, Frank (Lupe) Castaneda of Gilroy, Pete (Frances) Castaneda of Morgan Hill, Jim (Mary Lou) Castaneda of Los Banos, Marcos Castaneda of Los Banos, Margaret (Robert) Lucio of Los Banos, Eleanor (Robert) Alonzo, of Royal Oaks,...
Rosemary Margaret (Favero) Kludt
Mar 29, 2015
Rosemary Margaret (Favero) Kludt passed away peacefully at her San Martin home on March 29, 2015, surrounded by her family. Rosemary Favero was born in Cherokee, KS on August 27, 1921 and relocated with family to California at the age of nine. She attended San Martin Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Live Oak High School. Rosemary was...
Linda Diane Barrena
Mar 29, 2015
Linda D. Barrena, 59, of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in the presence of her husband and family. She is survived by her husband Charles M. Barrena, step children Douglas Barrena, Carmela Soto and Lynette Barrena. She also had 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Linda was born in San Dimas, California....