Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
William Frederick Charles Floyd Zeigler
Mar 29, 2015
William F. Zeigler passed away unexpectedly, with his canine companion, Sasha, due to a tragic automobile accident. He was 54 years old. Bill was born in San Jose, California on July 14, 1960. While growing up, he lived in San Jose and Las Vegas, Nevada. Upon graduating high school, he moved back to San Jose where he met and married...
Bino P. Chiado
Mar 29, 2015
BINO P. CHIADO, 92 of Gilroy passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 after a short illness in Pleasanton, CA. Husband of the late Anita M. Chiado(1987). Father of Karen Heinzen (Don) of Hilo, HI and Nancy A. Clarkson(Bill) of San Ramon, CA . Grandfather of Anna Griffith, Jonathan, Paul & Samuel Heinzen and Lauren Santoro. Great-grandfather of Elliana, Keith, Gage,...
Jack Obata
Mar 29, 2015
JACK OBATA, 94 passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Jack was born on May 20, 1920 in Hollister, CA. Son of the late Toraichi and Shikao Obata. Husband of the late Atsuko Obata (2012). Father of Alan Obata (Kevin Heath) of Gilroy and Teri Hinmon (Tom) of Gilroy. Grandfather of Lauren Mantani...
Mia Amoré Adamis
Mar 27, 2015
Dear family and friends, We invite you to join us as we remember and celebrate the incredible 6 year journey of our precious daughter and sister, Mia Amoré. South Valley Community Church 8095 Kelton Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 4:00pm Light reception to follow. In honor of Mia, please wear purple. Blessed, Robert Adamis, Rachael Adamis...
Hyzy Hornyak
Mar 27, 2015
Hyzy Hornyak passed away suddenly, at the age of 57. She was known for her love of her family and all of her animals. She was a competitor in dog obedience and rally. She would also take her Certified Therapy dog to visit the children at Ronald McDonald House, Reading Buddies at Morgan Hill Library and Rebekah Children's Home. She...
Diana Cordova
Mar 27, 2015
Diana is now in heaven with our Lord and our brother James. Heaven is blessed to have her as an angel, as we are blessed to have her watching over us from heaven as our angel. She will be dearly missed by us all. Diana leaves behind 5 children; John Tapia, Julia Tapia, Joel Tapia, Javier (Margie) Tapia and Candie...
Eduardo Aristides Grisetti
Mar 26, 2015
Funeral Mass will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, 17400 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA.
Wilda Marie Smith
Mar 24, 2015
Wilda Marie Smith, age 85, passed away on the morning of Tuesday March 24, 2015 after weeks of progressively failing health. Wilda is survived by her daughter Charlene and son in law John Giancola, her grandchildren Benjamin Sr., Shelley, Jim Giancola and Christina Richardson, her great grandchildren Benjamin Jr., Vanessa, Shelby Giancola, Tyler Kendall and James Richardson, her brother Marvin...
Melba "Missy" Bissey
Mar 24, 2015
Memorial services to be held, April 24, 2015, at 6:00 P.M., at St. Mary's Catholic Church Chapel, 11 First St., Gilroy.
Ernest W. Bielfeldt
Mar 22, 2015
Ernest(Ernie) was born and raised in San Francisco to Martha and Otto Bielfeldt. While stationed in Germany, in the US Army (1956-1959), he met Hertha who was from Austria. The two were married in 1959 and enjoyed 56 years of marriage together. Ernie worked for United Technology Corp and General Electric. They have three children: Jerry, Marion (Rob) and Judy...
Anna Ovonda Burnett
Mar 22, 2015
Graveside Services will take place 1:00PM, Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
James Osborne Albertson
Mar 21, 2015
A visitation will take place Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 1:00 - 9:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home.
Joaquin "Francisco" Barrios
Mar 21, 2015
Joaquin "Francisco" Barrios, 73 years old, of Morgan Hill, CA, departed to be with our Lord on March 21st 2015 in San Jose California after a long term illness. Francisco was born Aug 18th 1941 in EI Salvador, Central America, to Jose Antonio Barrios & Maria Magdalena Paredes, the 4th of 5 children (Carmen, Antonio, Manuel, Francisco, and Rosie) He...
Daniel Olvera
Mar 21, 2015
Daniel Olvera, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2015 in Gilroy, CA. He is survived by his beloved father, Domingo S. Olvera. Visitation will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM with an evening service from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral...
Earl Wendell Chambers
Mar 19, 2015
Earl Wendell Chambers, 70, passed away on March 19, 2015, at his home in Hollister, CA. Wendell was born on August 21, 1944, in Marysville, CA to Earl and Shirley Chambers. Wendell is survived by his wife, Danni Chambers; loving parents, Earl and Shirley Chambers; sister Earlene Chambers; children Dorcy Kaplan, Tracy Radwan and Kevin Chambers. A Celebration of Life...
Dorothy Chiesa
Mar 19, 2015
After a brief illness, Dorothy Chiesa passed away at her home in Aptos. Dorothy's life revolved around her husband, her family and their needs. She and Margiorino (Midge) worked very hard for a very long time. She was a full partner in her husband's farming followed by his various business endeavors serving as secretary, bookkeeper and haberdasher. Dorothy was an...
Don Lee Velasco
Mar 18, 2015
Don Velasco died suddenly on March 18th, 2015, at the age of 80. Don was born on January 20th, 1935, in Fresno, California. He grew up in Firebaugh, California and graduated from Dos Palos High School in 1953. He joined the army and served from 1955-1957. He married his wife Karen on February 7th, 1959. Don worked as an accountant...
Douglas Allen Williams
Mar 18, 2015
Douglas Allen Williams was born on Thursday, August 22nd, 1991 at 3:46 am in Gilroy, CA. Which also happened to be his grandma and grandpas wedding anniversary… so they shared that special day. Dougy is the son of Lorraine Marquez and Ron Wallace, biological son of Kevin Williams. Doug is survived by his grandparents, Bennie and Esther Baltazar of Morgan...
Michele Lee Kretz
Mar 16, 2015
MICHELE LEE KRETZ, passed away suddenly March 16, 2015 while on vacation in Cancun, MX. Wife of Robert Kretz of Hollister. Daughter of Barbara Wheeler of Tucson, AZ and the late Robert Wheeler. Mother of Nicholas Van Dyke (Denise) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Cody Van Dyke (Yvonne) of Gilroy, CA. Natalie Rodrigues(Ryan) of Hollister, CA.Bryan Kretz of Arcata, CA....
Waino William "Wayne" Johnson
Mar 15, 2015
Waino William "Wayne" Johnson died at his home in Coupeville on March 15, 2015 at the age of 93, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born August 3, 1921 in Brocket, North Dakota to Gustav and Aili Johnson and was raised on the family farm. When Wayne was nine years old, his father died suddenly, and Wayne was forced to...
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