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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...