Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Tony Pena Lopez

Tony Pena Lopez

Oct 27, 2014

Tony P. Lopez, age 67, passed away surrounded by his family on October 27, 2014 in Morgan Hill, CA. As days went by God saw you getting weaker although you were known to never give up you had no choice but, to leave us with your memories. Tony was the most straight-forward person you could have ever met always spoke...

Frank Raymond Valadez, Sr.

Frank Raymond Valadez, Sr.

Oct 26, 2014

Frank was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He leaves behind his wife Charlotte after just celebrating their 28th anniversary last weekend. Frank was also a loving father to his children Victoria, Frank Jr., and Lindsey. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Nadia and Caleb. Aside from being loved and admired by his family, he was also a very...

James "Jim" Rench

James "Jim" Rench

Oct 25, 2014

James "Jim" Rench departed this world to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on October 25, 2014 in Morgan Hill, CA at the age of 75. The love of his family and his firm belief in God were his passion and strength throughout his life. Jim is survived by his wife, Susan Rench and stepchildren, Ari and Sati...

Elfreide Anna Robinson

Elfreide Anna Robinson

Oct 25, 2014

Elfreide passed away October 25, 2014 at home in Gilroy. She is survived by her children Martin (Leslie) Robinson and Pamela Koziar; grandchildren Chandonet Potter, Donald Tucker III, Adam (Kate) Robinson, Kevin (Emily) Robinson and Melanie Koziar; great grandchildren Taylor Langdon, Jade Potter, Alexis Potter, Ashley Potter, Aiden Tucker, Donovan Tucker, Asher Robinson, Kellan Robinson, Reed Robinson, Rory Robinson, Zachary...

Agnes "Aggie" Marie Ternasky

Agnes "Aggie" Marie Ternasky

Oct 23, 2014

Agnes "Aggie" Ternasky Born July 11, 1944 in Biddeford, Maine. Longtime Gilroy resident and Hospice/Homecare Nurse. Wife of Michael Ternasky of Gilroy. Mother of Joseph D. Ternasky (Izumi Furukawa) of Mt. View, CA, Vincent J. Ternasky (Janel) of Leesburg, FL. and the late Michael A. Ternasky (1994). Grandmother of Michaela Holland of UC Irvine, Trey, Blake and Ayla Ternasky of...

Ramona Vargas Cota

Ramona Vargas Cota

Oct 19, 2014

A Visitation will begin 1:00 PM followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Catalina Olmos

Catalina Olmos

Oct 18, 2014

Catalina Olmos, age 41, was called home on Oct. 18, 2014. Our Beloved Catalina fought a strong and long battle with her illness. She amazed us with her strength and courage till she no longer could. She was born on December 22, 1972 in Gilroy, CA. She attended local schools, Rucker, South Valley then Gilroy High. She is the daughter...

Darlene Ann Friend

Darlene Ann Friend

Oct 16, 2014

Darlene passed away peacefully at Santa Clara Kaiser Hospital after a 3 ½ year battle with Ovarian Cancer on Thursday, October 16, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents George and Esther Krupczak. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 24 ½ years, Bryan Friend; Daughters Angel Friend of Fresno, and Jessica Ford of Modesto; Grandchildren, John...

Robert P. "Bob" Chappell

Robert P. "Bob" Chappell

Oct 15, 2014

Robert P. "Bob" Chappell passed away peacefully in his sleep October 15, 2014, at the age of 91. He was married to Rowena N. Chappell for 66 years. He enjoyed all of his years in Gilroy as a loyal son, wonderful husband, exemplary father, hard working business owner, and participated in local organizations such as the Masonic Lodge, Water Board,...

Rejino M. Castaneda

Rejino M. Castaneda

Oct 15, 2014

Gilroy Native, Rejino 'Guero' M. Castaneda, age 49, died at Good Samaritan Hospital on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Esther M. Castaneda, two wonderful children, son, Rejino 'Gino' Castaneda IV, daughter, Mary Catherine Castaneda, father, Rejino G. Castaneda, sisters, Madeline Castaneda-Sias, and Sonia M. Werk. He was VP of Finance & Administration at Cogswell...

Manuel Silveira Leonardo

Manuel Silveira Leonardo

Oct 14, 2014

Manuel Silveira Leonardo, 68 passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at El Camino Hospital. He was a resident of Gilroy for 42 years. Manuel was born in Rosais, Sao Jorge on August 24, 1946. He was a member and very involved in many Portuguese organizations. He survived by his wife Maria Fatima of 44 years of Gilroy; sons Antonio (Odilia)...

Gerald "Jerry" Phillip Caravelli

Gerald "Jerry" Phillip Caravelli

Oct 13, 2014

Gerald Phillip Caravelli: May 24, 1940 – October 13, 2014 (74 years old) of Morgan Hill, California passed away on October 13, 2014 after fighting pancreatic cancer. The services will be held at St. Catherine's Church in Morgan Hill on Saturday October 18, 2014 at 2:00pm. Gerald (Jerry) was born in San Jose, CA on May 24, 1940. He graduated...

Charles Tribolet

Charles Tribolet

Oct 12, 2014

Chuck died peacefully at home after suffering from cancer for the past year. He will be remembered as an advocate for the ocean and its marine life. Chuck went scuba diving almost every weekend in Monterey or Carmel for more than 17 years. He was an excellent photographer both on land and underwater. After graduating from Stanford University with a...

Ruby Schneider Musachia

Ruby Schneider Musachia

Oct 11, 2014

Ruby passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 11, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Peter Musachia; daughters Linda (Marc) Gonzalez of Gilroy, and Teresa (Chuck) Cummings of Oregon; grandchildren, Sheri (Aaron) Grimsley and Donn (Lisa) Silacci; great granddaughters Nicole Patterson, Tayler and Kylie Silacci and Ava Grimsley. Ruby was born and raised in Morgan Hill,...

Linda Volkoff Green

Linda Volkoff Green

Oct 10, 2014

Linda passed away in October of natural causes. She is survived by her brother, two daughters, son-in-law and two grandsons. A celebration of her life will be held this spring. If you would like to honor her legacy, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Santa Clara County Audubon Society.

Fred O. Wood

Fred O. Wood

Oct 9, 2014

Fred O. Wood passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at St. Louise Hospital, Gilroy after a short illness. Husband of the late Virginia Wood. Father of Alonda Wood Lautenschlager (Brent) of Nashville, TN, Andrea Habing (Jim) of Gilroy and Angela Wood of Gilroy. Grandfather of Nathan Lautenschlager of Nashville, TN, Alyssa Habing of San Francisco, CA Andrew Habing of Gilroy,...

Rodney A. Still

Rodney A. Still

Oct 7, 2014

Rodney A. Still, son of Orval A. Still and Esther M. Helmer, was born on March 15, 1929 in Cozad, Nebraska, and passed away on October 7,2014 at the Pacific Hills Manor in Morgan Hill, California. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Noah) Still, son Craig and his wife Terri, son Cory, daughter Laura, granddaughter Carolyn, brothers Robert...

Inez R. Ortega

Inez R. Ortega

Oct 4, 2014

Inez R. Ortega, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was beloved mother of Rosemarie (Phil) Garcia, Leonard (Helen) Ortega and Bob Ortega; loving grandmother of Jeff (Nikki) Garcia, Matthew (Christi) Garcia, Dennis Ortega and Lenore (Fidel) Vargas and great-grandmother of Jeffrey (Sharleen), Jelisa , Jacob , Josh Garcia and Ella Dingle. She...

Delphis M. Chagnon

Delphis M. Chagnon

Oct 3, 2014

Delphis M. Chagnon, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2014 surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Rememberances can be made in Delphis' memory to The Hospice of the Valley, 1150 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 7A, San Jose, CA 95128.

Federico Zavala Perez

Federico Zavala Perez

Oct 3, 2014

Mi papa lucho por la Vida Como un gran Guerrero. No pudo vencer la batalla contra el cancer, pero ahora es un Angel que vivira eternamente entre nosotros. Gracias Papa por tu infinito amor por todas tus enseñanza pero sobre todo por tu gran sentido del humor. Que Descanse en PAZ Federico Zavala Perez, Asi sea, Amen. Los servicios seran...

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