Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Serafin J. Castro
Jan 21, 2015
Serafin J. Castro went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the age of 65 years at his home in San Antonio, Texas. He enjoyed life and was a very hard worker. Serafin owned his own landscaping business. He is survived by his wife, Emma O. Castro; children, Serafin Castro, Jr. and wife Gloria and...
Michael James Cervantes
Jan 20, 2015
Michael James Cervantes passed away January 20, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on February 4, 1956 in San Jose Ca to the proud parents of Paul and Hope Cervantes. He served our country in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1982 with an Honorable Discharge with the rank of Sgt. He was a very hard...
Quincy Edward Scott
Jan 20, 2015
While living at home, Quincy Edward Scott, known as "Scotty" died peacefully on January 20, 2015. Born to Molly Mae Gilbert and David Sol Scott on December 5, 1919 in Cottondale Florida, he was the 7th out of nine children. Scotty was raised on a farm in Florida. He drove the truck on the farm at a very young age....
Lerma Nimfa Barcena
Jan 20, 2015
Viewing Friday, January, 23, 2015 beginning at 4:30pm with a funeral service Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:00am both at Church of God in Christ Jesus, 8387 Wren Ave., Gilroy, CA. Burial to follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Bernabe Rodriguez Ibarra
Jan 18, 2015
Vigil Friday, January 23, 2015 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitaion will begin at 1:00 on Friday. Funeral Mass Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 2:00 PM at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Patricia "Patti" Graves-Aguilera
Jan 17, 2015
Patti passed away Saturday January 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Ruben Aguilera, son Geoff Graves, Grandson Matthew, son Tim Graves and his wife Breanna. She was proceeded in death by her parents Bill and Lucille Alexander and brother Rusty Alexander. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Stephens...
Vincent C. Bravo
Jan 17, 2015
Vincent C. Bravo died peacefully at his home on January 17, 2015 in Los Banos, Ca. at the age of 91. Vincent is survived by his sister Maggie Bravo of San Jose, children & spouses Rosemary & John Dyson of Mesa Arizona, Susan & Douglas Barrett of Las Vegas, Marc Bravo of San Martin, Luci & David Wood of Los...
Juan Chavez Ventura
Jan 15, 2015
Juan Chavez Ventura, age 41, passed away January 15, 2015 in Gilroy, CA. Visitation, Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 11 First Street in Gilroy on Friday, January 23, 2015, Visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Rosary will be recited at 12:00 Noon followed by Funeral Mass at 12:30 PM. Burial will take...
Patricia Ann Matulich
Jan 13, 2015
Patricia Ann Matulich passed away on January 13, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose after a lengthy illness. Born to John and Bonnie Gambetta in Hollister Ca., Patti attended Sacred Heart Elementary before graduating from San Benito County High School. It was here that she made many lifelong friends whom she deeply cherished. Raised on a ranch in...
Aleene Marietus Edwards
Jan 11, 2015
Aleene Edwards went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday January 11, 2015 at the age 77, with her loving husband of 59 years John Edwards by her side. Aleene moved to Morgan Hill with her family in 1976. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family and home. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Nelida Contreras
Jan 11, 2015
Nelida Contreras, age 78, passed away in Salinas, CA. Services will be held at a later date.
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