Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

William B. "Bill" Cox

William B. "Bill" Cox

Jun 1, 2015

Bill was born in Seneca, Nebraska, to Joshua Leach Cox and Margaret Mary D'Arcy. He was raised in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and spent much of his time there in recent years. He loved his horses, and during his retirement years traveled extensively to race tracks and fairgrounds throughout the West. Many of these trips included his grandson, Jed Duerr,...

Adele Lucente

Adele Lucente

Jun 1, 2015

Funeral Service Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First St., Gilroy.

Norma Lee Martin

Norma Lee Martin

May 31, 2015

Norma Lee Martin, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2015 at her residence in Morgan Hill, CA. Visitation will be Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA. Graveside Services Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Sunset View Cemetery, 10200 Highway 88, Jackson, CA...

John Paul Moynihan

John Paul Moynihan

May 31, 2015

Funeral Services Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 11:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Eugene Stanley Brandt

Eugene Stanley Brandt

May 30, 2015

Eugene, 96, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2015 at Village Green in Gilroy, CA. Eugene was born on April 13, 1919, to parents August Brandt of Germany and Elizabeth Britt of Poland. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Florence Gifford of Sheridan, Wyoming; brothers, Joseph, Richard, Alvin, George and John Brandt. Eugene was one...

Rachelle Rose Perez

Rachelle Rose Perez

May 29, 2015

Vigil Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, June 5, 2015 - 9:30 AM at San Juan Bautista Mission. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

John Mitchell

John Mitchell

May 27, 2015

John Mitchell, age 58, passed away surrounded by his family on May 27, 2015, in San Jose, CA. Visitation will be Thursday, May 28, 2015, from 3:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be Friday, May 29, 2015, at 12 Noon at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA.

Luz Maria Arellano

Luz Maria Arellano

May 24, 2015

Luz Maria Arellano, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 24, 2015 in Strawberry, CA. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2015, from 12 Noon to 9:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy. Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 10:00 A.M....

Woodie Diana Brooks

Woodie Diana Brooks

May 23, 2015

Woodie Diana Brooks, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on May 23, 2015 in Oregon. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 11:00 A.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.

Roger A. Patereau

Roger A. Patereau

May 19, 2015

Roger passed away on May 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. Roger was the beloved husband of Bette; Loving father of Trevor (Marly), Riki, Stefan (Elena); Devoted Papa of Mario, Stefan, Jr., Adrianna and Natalie; Dearest brother of Rick, Ross, Rena, Rosemary and the late Randy, Russ, Rene, Roy and Roxanne. Dear Godfather of Travis, Hunter, Mea and his dear...

Eric Simpson Still

Eric Simpson Still

May 19, 2015

Eric Simpson Still, fiercely proud Scotsman, devoted and beloved husband and father, favorite brother and uncle, and absolutely adored grandfather, died on May 19, 2015. He was 79. Eric was orphaned at 6 years of age when the war in Europe left Edinburgh ravaged. Despite this devastating beginning to his life, he earned a scholarship to the prestigious George Herriot...

Steven James Hartman

Steven James Hartman

May 17, 2015

Steven James Hartman-(1952-2015) Born: March 8th 1952 Died: May 17th 2015 It is with great sorrow the Hartman Family announces the passing of Steven James Hartman Born in Great Lakes, Illinois in 1952 to Marjorie Jean Hartman and Billie Dean Hartman, the first of three children. He was a proud father to his four daughters; Lisa, Tammy, Mary, and Kaycee....

Richard Waldemar Johnson

Richard Waldemar Johnson

May 15, 2015

Our beloved father, grandfather, big brother, uncle, mentor and friend, Richard Waldemar Johnson, died peacefully at his Morgan Hill residence on May 15, 2015, at age 91. Dick was born July 1, 1923, the eldest of five siblings, to John Waldemar Johnson and Anna Margareta Rosen Johnson in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an active member of the Church...

Arturo "Art" Arellano

Arturo "Art" Arellano

May 14, 2015

Art Arellano, 78, of Gilroy passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 short illness due to cancer. Loving Husband of 40 years to Maria Arellano of Gilroy. Beloved Father of Lourdes Arellano-Perez, Aracelia Alvarez-Garcia, Theresa Arellano, Susie Arellano, Arturo Arellano Jr., Juan Arellano, Pete Arellano, Elsa Arellano-Chapa and last but not least, Angelica Arellano. Dear Grandfather of 24. Dear Great –Grandfather...

Wilhelmina Louise Redmond

Wilhelmina Louise Redmond

May 14, 2015

A visitation will take place 9:00 am followed by a 10:00 am funeral service Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7999 Miller Avenue, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Dale E. Zamrok

Dale E. Zamrok

May 12, 2015

Dale Zamrok lost his battle with Lymphoma early in the morning on May 12, 2015. His loving wife Dar was at his side. Dale was born in upper New York state to Ronald and Elaine Zamrok, their youngest son. He grew up in upper New York and moved to California in 1980 to seek employment. Dale worked as an engineer...

Yesenia Mendoza-Pina

Yesenia Mendoza-Pina

May 12, 2015

Yesenia passed away to a better and more peaceful life on May 12, 2015. She is survived by her parents Maria Del Socorro Pina Banda & Martin Mendoza of Gilroy. She has left behind her sisters Raquel Mendoza and Jacqueline Mendoza as well as her grandparents and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. Yesenia was a senior at Mt. Madonna High...

Yolanda Esther Jimenez

Yolanda Esther Jimenez

May 12, 2015

Yolanda passed away in Gilroy, CA on May 12, 2015. She was 18 years old. Yolanda attended school first at Mt. Madonna and then attended Advance Path Academy. Yolanda was a free spirit and a loving person. She enjoyed drawing as well as cooking in her free time. Her future goal was to become a relieving nurse and to help...

Natalia Francesca Salcido

Natalia Francesca Salcido

May 9, 2015

Visitation services Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 12 noon - 9:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Memorial services 12 noon - 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Christopher High School Gym.

Arthur J. Escobar

Arthur J. Escobar

May 7, 2015

ARTHUR J. ESCOBAR, 91, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Husband of 65 years, Mary R. Escobar of Gilroy. Father of Mary J. Escobar of Newman, CA, Clare J. Norton (Jim) of McKinleyville, CA, Art Escobar of Gilroy and Albert Escobar(Kristy) of Gilroy. Grandfather of Valerie, A.J., Bill, Adam, Conner and Jiana Escobar; Stephanie,...

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