Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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...

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...

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