Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

David "Lep" Lujan, Jr.

David "Lep" Lujan, Jr.

Oct 2, 2014

David "Lep" Lujan, Jr. passed away October 2, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Sonja; their twin daughters Stephanie and Jessica, and son David III; grandchildren Oskar, Gennessa, Kailey, and Kiara; parents Abby and David, Sr.; and sisters Laura and Dina Lujan; grandparents Tommy and Arlene. Lep is also survived by his nephews Victor, Matthew and Izaiah and...

Filomena Bertao Rocha

Filomena Bertao Rocha

Oct 1, 2014

Mrs. Rocha passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the age of 85. Filomena was born on the island of Terceira, Azores, Portugal. She immigrated to the US in 1969 with her husband and 7 children settling in Gilroy. She was a housewife. She took great pride in her large family and enjoyed seeing them gathered in celebration and holidays....

Gregory Scott Miller

Gregory Scott Miller

Oct 1, 2014

Gregory Scott Miller, a "silly" jokester with a hearty laugh and a unique sense of humor, passed away October 1, 2014. Admired by his wife and children for his devotion to his beliefs and ability to stand alone as an individual. A day never passed where he wasn't an exemplary role model to his children. In every situation, Greg found...

Gilbert Pete Vasquez

Gilbert Pete Vasquez

Oct 1, 2014

Gilbert Pete Vasquez Jr., died on October 1, 2014 peacefully after a 6 year battle with a rare tissue disease. Gilbert was born on July 10, 1973 and was raised in Gilroy. He is survived by his parents Gilbert Vasquez Sr. and Blanca Rangel, Wife Merla Rios-Vasquez, Sister Valerie De La Torre, Presilla Zamora, Debra M. Vasquez, Brother Leon Pete...

Trinidad Subia

Trinidad Subia

Sep 30, 2014

A visitation will begin 9:30 A.M. followed by a 10:30 A.M. funeral service Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Carmen Patane

Carmen Patane

Sep 28, 2014

Carmen Patane, a life-long resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters Marie Blankley (Steve) of Gilroy, Nina Patane (Jim) of Carmel, and Jeanette Aguilar (Matt) of Los Banos; his son Carmen Patane of Gilroy; his grandchildren Andrew and Stephanie Blankley, Samuel and Anna...

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...

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