Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Marie Joyce Jacqueline Fletcher

Marie Joyce Jacqueline Fletcher

Dec 21, 2014

Beloved wife, sister, and daughter, Marie Joyce Jacqueline Fletcher passed away surrounded by love and family, and fully supported by her faith, on Sunday December 22,2014. Marie was born in San Francisco to two loving and hard-working parents, Manuel and Nellie Gutierrez. She loved her city and spent her teen years avidly sharing her favorite movie houses, libraries, museums, and...

Harold "Craig" Payne

Harold "Craig" Payne

Dec 20, 2014

Harold "Craig" Payne went peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Payne(2000). Father of Barbara "Barbi" Alexander of Gilroy. Grandfather of John and Jennifer Alexander of Gilroy. Great-Grandfather of Shane Alexander. Brother of Brian Payne (Karol) of Santa Cruz and Roger Payne (Patricia) of Pacific Grove. Uncle of Kelly and Kevin Payne. Craig was...

Jonathan Henry Hughes

Jonathan Henry Hughes

Dec 20, 2014

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE SUNDAY DECEMBER 28TH AT 2:00PM Valley Christian High School - Gymnasium 100 Skyway Drive San Jose. Please visit www.jonathanhughesmemorial.com for more information.

Yolanda Elena Chavez

Yolanda Elena Chavez

Dec 16, 2014

Memorial Service Monday, December 29, 2014 - 12:00 Noon at Iglesia El Lirio Del Valle, 160 5th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.

Felicia Teresa Rosas

Felicia Teresa Rosas

Dec 13, 2014

Born on March 7, 1929, Felicia Teresa Rosas, 85, passed away on December 13, 2014. Beloved wife of Jesus Martin Rosas (deceased), mother of five: George I (deceased), David, Diana, George II, and Debra. She was a Grandmother (Steven, Susie, Mitchell, Alicia, Danielle, Christina, Jaimi, Katherine, and Vianna), Great Grandmother (Matthew, Rico, Athena, Zeniah, Gabriella, Michael (MJ), Alleyna, Samantha, and...

Donald G. Brothers

Donald G. Brothers

Dec 13, 2014

In loving memory of Donald G. Brothers 02/25/1969 - 12/13/2014. Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother, as well as a wonderful and charitable man. He will be remembered and greatly missed by everyone. He is survived by his loving wife Angela, his five boys, Andrew, Anthony, Brent White, Ryan White and Justin White, his parents,...

Juanita Candelaria Robles

Juanita Candelaria Robles

Dec 12, 2014

Memorial Mass will be Monday, December 22, 2014 1:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.

Gino Manuel Rosa

Gino Manuel Rosa

Dec 12, 2014

Gino Manuel Rosa, 53 years old, passed away with his wife and his father-in-law by his side. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Rosa, Father-in-law George Perry, Mother Ismeria Rosa, Father Manuel (Ofelia) DaRosa, sister Delfina, daughters Lisa & Mary and his grandchildren, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, niece, nephew and friends too numerous to mention. He was...

Mike Bidegary

Mike Bidegary

Dec 11, 2014

Mike Bidegary, age 73, passed away peacefully at his residence on Dec. 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Josie; children, Cynthia (John) Huard, Michael (Ewelina) Bidegary, Chris Bidegary, Joyce Calderon, Anthony R. Sias and Michael (Maddy) Sias; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. On Saturday, January 3, 2015, the...

Antonio "Tony" Duran

Antonio "Tony" Duran

Dec 10, 2014

Please join the Duran family in mourning the loss of our beloved father Antonio "Tony" Augustine Duran. Our father born in San Jose was a lifelong resident of Gilroy. Growing up as a child of a farm worker, he attended Jordan & Severance Elementary, Brownell Junior High, and Gilroy High. He furthered his higher education by attending Gavilan College and...

Donald Heverland Chesbro, Jr.

Donald Heverland Chesbro, Jr.

Dec 8, 2014

Don Chesbro, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Gilroy, CA, at the age of 87, surrounded by family. Born to Donald Sr. and Rachel (Morgan) Chesbro, in Gilroy, CA, Don was Gilroy's Bail Bondsman for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood cutting, farming and duck hunting. As a child, Don loved spending summers at his Grandparents home...

Romulo Balanay

Romulo Balanay

Dec 5, 2014

Romulo Balanay, born April 3, 1938 went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2014. Romulo was 76 years old. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. Romulo was a faithful & prayerful Christian. His favorite Bible verse is in Joshua 1:8-9 "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall...

Maria Olga Martinez

Maria Olga Martinez

Dec 3, 2014

Vigil Service will be Friday 12/12/2014 6:30 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Saturday 12/13/2014 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Frances Patricia Sampson

Frances Patricia Sampson

Dec 3, 2014

Frances Patricia (Ingram) Sampson was born March 13, 1923 in Vancouver, BC Canada to John Stanley Ingram and Frances Maud (Bowser) Ingram. She passed peacefully in her home in Gilroy, California on December 3, 2014, surrounded by her family. Frances married Walden L. Sampson in Vancouver September 15th, 1944 following the end of the war. After living a short time...

Myrtle L. Mcanally

Myrtle L. Mcanally

Dec 2, 2014

Cremation Services held.

Nancy Rosalie Ciacco

Nancy Rosalie Ciacco

Dec 1, 2014

Nancy Ciacco, born May 15, 1918 passed away, peacefully, in her home December 1, 2014. Nancy was 96 years old, and a Gilroy resident for approximately 70 years. She was born on the family ranch in San Jose where they farmed apricots. Nancy worked with the family cutting apricots, cherries, and prunes. She also worked at the cannery. She moved...

Patricia Hicks Kleis

Patricia Hicks Kleis

Dec 1, 2014

Patricia Hicks Kleis passed peacefully at the age of 76 at her home in Gilroy, California on Monday, December 1, 2014 with her loved ones by her side. Patricia was born on May 23, 1938 in Mineola, New York to Eloise Wentworth Hicks and Edwin Hicks. She grew up in Westbury, New York, attended Westbury High School and graduated from...

Georgina Chuck

Georgina Chuck

Dec 1, 2014

CHUCK, Georgina, 73, passed away December 1, 2014 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Alex Chuck (deceased). Loving mother of Mike (Monica) Chuck and Sam (Liza) Chuck. Devoted Baka of Mikie, Jack, Lily, Stevie and Abby. Dearest sister of Sophie Gluhaich. Dearest aunt of Mitch (Janet) Chuck, Pete (Tracee) Gluhaich, Michelle (Mike) Wynn, and Dan (Christina) Gluhaich....

Danny "Bolt" Ybarra

Danny "Bolt" Ybarra

Nov 30, 2014

Danny "Bolt" Ybarra, age 65 was born and died in San Jose, CA on Nov. 1, 1949 - Nov. 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Stella Ybarra; children Danny (Maxine), Joe (Christina), Nikki (Dave) and Mario; 7 grandchildren; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He is predeceased by his mother Gloria. We love you dad, rest in peace. Memorial...

Edwin Thayer Merrill

Edwin Thayer Merrill

Nov 29, 2014

Edwin Thayer Merrill, age 91, passed away on November 29, 2014 in Gilroy, CA. Graveside service will be held at Prosser Cemetery in Prosser, Washington at a later date.

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