Raquel Herrera Munoz
Jun 10, 2015
Raquel Herrera Munoz, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 10, 2015. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with the Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020...
Shawn Lance Ferguson
Jun 8, 2015
Shawn was the loving son of David and May Ferguson. He had two siblings, Lori Ferguson and David Ferguson. He lived his whole life in Gilroy California. He went to Gilroy High School and went on to work at PG&E. Shawn is survived by his two children Alyssa and Brian Ferguson. He enjoyed shooting, riding his motorcycle, spending time with...
Geraldine Joy Mathus
Jun 7, 2015
Geraldine "Geri," 84, passed away on the morning of June 7, 2015. She was a loving daughter of Jess Butler and Ruby Williams. Geri had three other siblings, Charles Butler, Jessie Hawkins, and Leo Butler. Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Geri and her family moved to Gilroy when she was 14 years old. Among her various accomplishments, she attended Morgan Hill...
John Manuel Ortiz
Jun 7, 2015
John Manuel Ortiz, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Greenfield, CA on June 7, 2015. He is the beloved husband of Rosa E. Ortiz. Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Vigil at 5:30 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held...
Maria De Jesus Mendoza Ayala
Jun 4, 2015
Vigil Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Charles Joseph Philbrick
Jun 2, 2015
Charles Joseph Philbrick, 87, passed away peacefully in Pacific Grove on June 2, 2015 where he moved 3 years ago to be closer to his children. Born in Nebraska, he was always an avid Cornhusker football fan. He was the owner of KBM Office Furniture for many years in San Jose and was an active member and past president of...
Hugh Joseph Mccarry
Jun 2, 2015
It is with great sadness that the McCarry Family announces the passing of Hugh Joseph McCarry Hugh passed away suddenly on June 2nd at the age of 55. He was born in Weaverville, California to Dennis and Ellen McCarry, the oldest of 7 children. Hugh graduated from San Jose State in 1983. He had a successful career in Cost Accounting/Project...
Margarita "Maggie" Blanco Cruz
Jun 2, 2015
Margarita "Maggie" Blanco Cruz passed away on the morning of June 2nd, 2015. Maggie was the loving daughter of Ignacia and Jesus Blanco. Born and raised in Gilroy, California, she was a long time resident of San Jose, where she raised her five children, Jon Mungaray, Albert Valdivia, Abbie Mungaray, Cynthia Mungaray and Antoinette Samaron. Maggie enjoyed spending time with...
John G. Howorth
Jun 1, 2015
John passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness at the age of 84, with his daughters and loving caregivers by his bedside. He was born in Dennison Iowa to Edmund V. Howorth and Mary C. Howorth. He had four older siblings, Edmund J. Howorth, Robert M. Howorth, Patricia A. Howorth and Mary Jane (Howorth) Allemand. At the age...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...