Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jay Patrich Marlowe

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

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

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

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

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

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....

William Frederick Charles Floyd Zeigler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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