Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Gilbert S. Hernandez

Gilbert S. Hernandez

Sep 27, 2014

Gilbert S. Hernandez, age 57, passed away peacefully with his family on September 27, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Victoria S. Hernandez and his brother, John F. Hernandez. At his request there will be no services.

Gracia Faye Hunter

Gracia Faye Hunter

Sep 26, 2014

Gracia F. Hunter, daughter of Fred Julius Arnberg and Ruby Arnberg (nee Ross), peacefully passed away Friday, September 26th, 2014 in San Jose, California surrounded by her family. She was 90 years of age. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Gordon S. Hunter and son, Timothy Lane Hunter. She is survived by her son, Tom...

Candida Aguirre

Candida Aguirre

Sep 23, 2014

A Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM followed by a 7:00pm Vigil Service, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Richard Leon Kelsey

Richard Leon Kelsey

Sep 23, 2014

Beloved son of Harold and Betty Kelsey. A visitation will begin 9:00am followed by a funeral at 10:00am, Monday, September 29, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7999 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, CA. Donations may be made in Richard's memory to LDS Missionary Fund, 15 E. South Temple, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.

Joan M. Powell

Joan M. Powell

Sep 23, 2014

Joan M. Powell, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 23, 2014 in Morgan Hill, CA. Survived by her "Soul Mate" Raymond Michelson, her family Mr.& Mrs. Terry Little, Mr. & Mrs. Bill A'Hearn, and all her friends at Village Green Apartments and Cottages. She will always have a special place in our hearts. She...

Rudy Siderits

Rudy Siderits

Sep 21, 2014

Rudy Siderits passed away peacefully on Sunday September 21, 2014, he was 84 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife Maxine of 59 years; his sisters Francis Barker & Mary Musso; his beloved son Mark Siderits (Jody); his beloved daughter Marlo Cappeto (Chris); Grandchildren: Mandy Ryan (Patrick); Michelle Decker (Darrol), Nicole Forrest (Shaun) & Anthony Cappeto. Great-grandchildren: Katelyn,...

Eustacio Vasquez

Eustacio Vasquez

Sep 20, 2014

Eustacio Vasquez, age 62, passed away at his home in Hollister. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home, followed by burial at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine, CA at 1:30 P.M.

Mary Iris Stone

Mary Iris Stone

Sep 18, 2014

Mary I. Stone, age 68, after fighting lung cancer for seven years she passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, John J. Stone, loving son John J. (Dannalee) Stone, III, dearest sisters, Jerri Ann Hyden of Vidor, TX and Susan Weems of Village Mills, TX. Mary was born in Gulfport,...

Amelia Burruel Montijo De Aviles

Amelia Burruel Montijo De Aviles

Sep 18, 2014

Ameila Burruel Montijo de Aviles was born on the 29th day of September in 1920 in the small town of Mazatan, Sonora, México near the state capital of Hermosillo, Sonora where she would later teach dance and physical education. She was the daughter of José Burruel Riaño (1889-1945) and María Motijo Córdoba (1896-1961). She along with several of her siblings...

Angelica "Angie" Martinez

Angelica "Angie" Martinez

Sep 12, 2014

Angelica "Angie" Martinez, age 68, passed away on Sept. 12, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Robert Andrew Martinez; Loving daughter of the late Ramiro and Josefina Salinas; Dearest sister of Mary Salinas, Sylvia Bellinghausen and the late Ruben Salinas and Ofelia Salinas; Dear aunt of Brooke and Amanda Bellinghausen. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at 1:00...

Gloria Hernandez

Gloria Hernandez

Sep 11, 2014

Memorial services will be held 10:00am, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 497 San Felipe Rd, Hollister, CA 95023.

James E. Price

James E. Price

Sep 11, 2014

James E. Price, 82, of San Martin CA a longtime heavy equipment mechanic departed this life on September 11, 2014. James entered this life on April 2, 1932 in Long Beach,CA., son of the late Charles R. Price and Cordelia (Hendricks) Price. He lived 69 yrs of his life in San Martin,CA. On July 15th, 1957 he married the love...

Robert William Knopf

Robert William Knopf

Sep 10, 2014

Bob passed away peacefully, without pain, at home at 100 years and 16 days! Bob was born on August 26, 1914 in Winnebago, Minnesota, the ninth child and last survivor of eleven children of Maxwell M. Knopf and Nellie May Ring. The family moved to Los Gatos in 1917 when Bob was three years old and then to Campbell in...

Diana Angelina (Nee Barz) Scholtens

Diana Angelina (Nee Barz) Scholtens

Sep 8, 2014

Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and Friend to many…we all lost her much too early. Every day we miss her hugs, her smiles, and the twinkle in her eyes. An active member of the local community, Diana was known by many who walked dogs at Bear Ranch early every morning. A daily walker and hiker she was known to head...

Richard "Jack" John Sturla

Richard "Jack" John Sturla

Sep 7, 2014

Jack Sturla lived a long and full life on his family farm on Holsclaw Road. Independent, active, and engaged until the very end, Jack made friends wherever he went, and was always ready for a get-together. He was born in 1919 to Angelo Sturla and Anna Schmitt Sturla in Old Gilroy. Except for time away at college, work at the...

Cecilia Lupe Martinez

Cecilia Lupe Martinez

Sep 7, 2014

Cecilia Lupe Martinez, age 103, was the beloved wife of the late Tom Martinez, loving mother of Betty (Frank) Blundo, Ruby Estorga and the late Gloria Martinez, cherished grandmother of Robert (Tina) and Michael Estorga, dearest great-grandmother of Michael (Vy) Carlyla, Abrem (Wendy) Estorga, Sarah (George) Gomes and Casey Estorga, dear great-great grandmother of Seth and Selah Estorga. Cecilia is...

Patty Salgado Granados

Patty Salgado Granados

Sep 5, 2014

Patty Salgado Granados passed away September 5, 2014 in Gilroy. Patty was preceded in death by her parents Phyllis and Ramiro Salgado; brothers Raul Ernie and Richard Salgado. She is survived by her husband Danny Granados; children Danny Granados, Jr., Sabrina Granados, Crystal Cavazos, Visa Granados, and Johnny Granados; grandchildren Savannah, Sunshine, Mercedes, Khloe, Danny III, Starr, Bernadette and Ivan...

Demetrio Guzman

Demetrio Guzman

Sep 4, 2014

Demetrio Guzman age 79 preceded in death by daughter Angelica Guzman and Grandson Reynaldo Granados Jr. Is survived by wife Leonor Guzman, daughters Azalia Guzman, Rosie Guzman, Angelica Guzman, Sonia Frias, Sarah Carrasco, and sons Demetiro Rafel Guzman and Demetrio Guzman Jr. Grandchildren Raul Granados, Rudy Granados, Ruby Granados, Diane Guerrena, Delilah Aldama, Martin Aldama, Yesenia Frias, Homer Garza, Amanda...

Julia Marquez Diaz

Julia Marquez Diaz

Sep 3, 2014

It is with great saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Julia Marquez Diaz, age 74, on Monday, September 1, 2014. She was born Jan. 9, 1940 in Gilroy. Julia was a great mom, grandma, great-grandma, Tia, sister and friend. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking and baking. She always shared family secret recipes and...

Anne Lawrence

Anne Lawrence

Aug 31, 2014

Anne Lawrence, age 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2014 in San Jose, CA. She was born on May 9, 1915 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to Joe & Elvira Rocha. She was the beloved wife of the late Seraphin Lawrence, loving mother of Robert (Mary Lou) Lawrence and Dennis (Arlene) Lawrence, cherished grandmother of Judy (Jason) Ghera, Jeff...

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