Daniel R. Lemos, Jr.
May 6, 2015
Daniel R. Lemos, Jr. died Wednesday in Modesto at the age of 89. Born and raised in Gilroy. Recently a resident of Oakdale. Dan retired in 1992 after many years of employment at Trans Valley Transport as a dispatcher. Dan is survived by his daughters Loretta (Donny) Lemos of Oakdale, CA, Nancy (John) Sheedy of Sparks, NV, Sandy (John) Singleton...
Jesus Jr. "Jess" Morales
May 3, 2015
Visitation Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Funeral Services follow at 1:00 P.M at Habing Family Funeral Home. .
Audrey Stone Pecsok
Apr 30, 2015
Audrey passed away following a short illness. Loving Mother of C. Michael Pecsok Pharm.D (Rebecca), Peter Pecsok (Mieko), Andrew Pecsok (Andrea) and Matthew Pecsok. Dear Grandmother of Michael, Amelia, Johnathan, Jessica, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Tyler and Caitlyn. Audrey retired from Pacific Bell in 1990. Long time dedicated volunteer at Innvision Shelter Network, San Jose. Former member of Questers – Valley Heritage...
Frances E. Putnam
Apr 29, 2015
Funeral services will take place 12 noon, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Private burial to follow. Donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2055 Gateway Place Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95110 in Frances' name.
Mary Sanchez Chandler
Apr 28, 2015
Mary Sanchez Chandler died in her home in Woodland, CA after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born in Gilroy and worked on her parents farm where they grew apricots and prunes. She attended Gilroy schools and graduated from Gilroy High School. She worked for the Gilroy Unified School District for 25 years Mother of...
Magdalena "Cha Cha" Sanchez
Apr 28, 2015
Magdalena "ChaCha" Sanchez courageously lost her battle with ovarian cancer at O'Conner Hospital on April 28th in San Jose, California at the age of 63. Maggie is survived by her husband of twenty years Danny Velador; her daughter Veronica Castro, and her three children, Angel, Myriah, and Christian; her son Serafin Castro, Jr., and his beloved wife Gloria and their...
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...