Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

David Amezcua Zamora

David Amezcua Zamora

Feb 21, 2015

David Amezcua Zamora, 71, died of natural causes on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He lived most of his life in Gilroy. David was preceded in death by his son Jason Everette Zamora. He is survived by his sons Pierre Zamora and David Zamora, Jr. David's siblings are Domingo Zamora of San Jose, Jose Luis, Alicia and Lourdes Zamora of Mexico....

Rodolfo Jose Echeverria

Rodolfo Jose Echeverria

Feb 21, 2015

Our dear Rodolfo "Rudy/Jupy" Echeverria, age 81, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on February 21, 2015 Rodolfo was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on July 16, 1934, A resident of Gilroy for over 30 years, he also resided in Guatemala City, New Orleans, San Francisco and Pacifica, CA. He worked in in the agricultural...

Enrique Henry Flores

Enrique Henry Flores

Feb 21, 2015

Enrique (Henry) Flores, beloved Father to Enrique (Emma) Flores, Jr., William (Lizzette) Flores and Geneve May Martinez; Grandfather to Elizabeth Flores, Ethanial Flores, William Flores, Jr., Nicolas Flores, Ashley Flores, Alfred Martinez, Jr., Abel Martinez, Adam Martinez and Anthony Martinez, Brother to Rosa Gonzalez, Dora (Hector) Rodriguez, Leticia (Oscar) Hernandez, Bonefacio (Socorro) Flores; Husband to Roberta Carrillo Flores; Step-Father and...

Maria Villa Alonzo

Maria Villa Alonzo

Feb 20, 2015

Visitation will begin Friday, February 27, 2015 at 9:00am with a funeral service beginning at 1:00pm both at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Lavern Studeman

Lavern Studeman

Feb 16, 2015

La Vern was born on March 6, 1928 to Gustave & Lois Furstenau in San Francisco, CA. She was an identical twin and shared her birthday with her sister LaVeda. Raised in the city, she graduated from Mission High School and soon began working in the Medical Records Dept of St Francis Hospital. She was a devoted mother to her...

Robert Joseph Heiser

Robert Joseph Heiser

Feb 16, 2015

Robert Joseph Heiser (Bob) was born on March 13, 1958 at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He left this life to join his parents, Mary and Joseph Heiser, on February 16, 2015. Growing up the sixth of ten children, Bob developed a wonderful sense of humor and a love of family. He attended St. Francis Cabrini and Leigh High...

Zachary Silverthorn Jensen

Zachary Silverthorn Jensen

Feb 12, 2015

Zachary was born in Tokyo, Japan, and spent his first 2-1/2 years enjoying the country where his parents resided very happily for many years. Zachary moved to the island of Mindanao, in the Philippines, together with his parents. It was there that he welcomed into the world his brother David. Zachary enjoyed a blissful life in the Philippines. The family...

Irene Rodriguez Nava

Irene Rodriguez Nava

Feb 11, 2015

The Lord called our beloved Irene Nava home February 11th, 2015. Irene was a member of Victory Outreach Gilroy for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband Martin Nava, her 2 sons; Abraham (Adrianna) Rodriguez and Hosea Rodriguez, 2 grandsons; Jeremiah and Xavier Rodriguez. Irene had a heart of compassion for the lost and and loved witnessing about...

Leroy Conrad Frandsen

Leroy Conrad Frandsen

Feb 11, 2015

Leroy Conrad Frandsen, 83, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb.11, at his home in Anderson, CA. Leroy is survived by his wife, Barbara Frandsen, his children: Gail Miller, Darlene Laurel, Betsy Friske, Karl Frandsen, Christine Davis, Dorothy Nunes and their spouses,18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother, Carl Frandsen of Texas. He is preceded in death by his...

Gary L. Keith

Gary L. Keith

Feb 8, 2015

Gary was born in August of 1954, in Brownwood, Texas and moved to Morgan Hill when he was 7. Gary passed away at his Mother's home on Sunday February 8, 2015, after a long period of illness. He was pre-deceased by his Father, Raymond Keith, and his wife, Carol Ann Keith. He is survived by his Mother Jacquelyn, Brothers Lloyd,...

Erin Furtado

Erin Furtado

Feb 7, 2015

Erin Furtado, daughter of Barbara Ayala and mother of Elizabeth Adele, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. A visitation will begin 1pm followed by a vigil service at 7pm, Monday, February 16, 2015 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will begin 10am, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Donations...

Esequiel Camarillo Salazar

Esequiel Camarillo Salazar

Feb 6, 2015

Esequiel C. Salazar, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2015 surrounded by his family in Morgan Hill, CA. He is survived by his beloved wife Elida for 53 years; loving children, Esma (Anthony) Arballo, Eirasema (Marc) Weaver, Erika Salazar and Esequiel A. Salazar; dearest grandchildren, Shawna, Matthew, Elias, Seth, Angelica and Esequiel A., Jr.; dear sister, Raquel. He...

Genevieve "Jean" Marie White Blaettler

Genevieve "Jean" Marie White Blaettler

Feb 1, 2015

In memory of our loving and caring mother, Genevieve, who peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born, raised and schooled in San Francisco, an only girl among three brothers, Genevieve led an active and athletic girlhood. After graduating from Immaculate Conception Academy and employment in San Francisco she married Gilroy dairyman Peter Blaettler in 1944 at the Carmel...

George J. Sciutto

George J. Sciutto

Jan 31, 2015

On January 31st we lost a father, a husband and a best friend. George passed away peacefully due to kidney failure at the age of 78, in Capitola. George was born in San Jose, CA and raised in Madrone/Morgan Hill, CA, where his parents grew prunes and had vineyards. He attended St. Mary's School in Gilroy, Bellarmine and Salinas High...

Anthony Centeno Iii

Anthony Centeno Iii

Jan 31, 2015

Tony is survived by his wife Brook Centeno; children, Anthony IV, Sarena and Audrey Centeno; mother Connie Centeno; brother of Simon, Erica and Gina Centeno. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Antonio Centeno. Tony began working in the tile industry at the age of 16, when a contractor showed up at his door...

Anthony "Tony" Bettencourt

Anthony "Tony" Bettencourt

Jan 29, 2015

Tony Bettencourt passed away unexpectedly amongst his wife and kids at the age of 70 on January 29, 2015. Tony is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosie Bettencourt, two children, Carol Williams (Rodney), Christine Drysdale (Brent); four grandchildren Rebecca Williams, Rodney Williams Jr., Christopher Drysdale, and Anthony Drysdale; siblings Barbara Borrelli (Ralph), Rosie Hess (Bob), Kathy Camino (Mike),...

Avelina Juarez Orozco

Avelina Juarez Orozco

Jan 28, 2015

Avelina Juarez beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 83 on January 28, 2015. Avelina was born in Mexico and lived in Gilroy for 31 years. She was a devout Catholic at St. Mary's Church and was always active in prayer and bible groups. She was a childcare provider for over 15 years, who tended...

Arthur Federico Corona

Arthur Federico Corona

Jan 27, 2015

Arthur Federico Corona age 76, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2015 at his home in Seaside with his family at his side. Arthur was born on Oct. 3, 1939 to Nieves and Ramon Corona (deceased). He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Manuel Corona, Ernest Corona, Ruth Martinez, Gloria Ballard (Hal Shumway), Norma Quackenbush (Pete), Alice Jimenez (Randall)...

Walter J. Manley

Walter J. Manley

Jan 25, 2015

Walter J. Manley, 85 passed away Sunday January 25, 2015 after a short illness. Husband of the late Polly A. Manley. Father of Linda Blasdel (Art) of Los Banos, CA. Step-grandfather of Aaron Blasdel and Alyssa Sappington. Step great grandfather of Kumao & Ren Blasdel, Andrew & Elizabeth Sappington. Brother of Patricia Johnson, Loretta Manley and Rita Tecklenburg. Also survived...

Peggy Joyce Burch

Peggy Joyce Burch

Jan 24, 2015

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Joyce Burch, loving mother and friend of many. She passed away peacefully at home on Jan 24, 2015, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born to Harold and La Vaun Sloan on December 30, 1930 in Fulton Kentucky. She is preceded in death by husband Donald Burch, younger...

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