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
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
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
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
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
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...
J. Concepción Cid Lemus
Aug 30, 2014
J. Concepción Cid Lemus, padre de MarÃa RocÃo "Rosie" Cid-Castro, Josefina Cid y Amparo Cid falleció el sábado por la tarde solamente unos meses después de su querida mamá, MarÃa Cruz Lemus Cid. Como siempre dijo, ante Dios él permaneció casado hasta su último suspiro con MarÃa del Pilar Castañeda. Nació en el rancho La Laguna, ubicado dentro del municipio...
George G. Besson, Sr.
Aug 30, 2014
George G. Besson Sr. passed away Aug. 30, 2014 at home in Gilroy. Mr. Besson is survived by his children George Jr. and wife Martha Besson, Denis J. and wife Sherrie Besson of Gilroy, Joseph and wife Lindsay Besson of South Lake Tahoe and Jeffery Besson of Gilroy. Grandfather of Denise, Jared and Jordan Besson all of Gilroy , Ashley,...
George A. Parrish
Aug 30, 2014
Age 93, died in Gilroy on August 30, 2014 at his home. He was born November 25, 1920 in Berkeley, California. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and served in the US Navy during WWII as a dirigible pilot. His over 50 year career in the insurance industry started in San Jose with Glens Falls and in 1958...
Carol Milias Silacci
Aug 30, 2014
Carol Milias Silacci, a lifelong resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully the 30th of August. She grew up being a part of the family business, the Milias Hotel and Restaurant which was run by her parents, George C. Milias and Rachel Milias. Carol then found her soul mate and partner for life, when she married Donald Silacci of Gilroy, Ca...
Jason Phillip Mcarthur
Aug 30, 2014
A celebration of Jason's life will be held from 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the family home, 1394 Maverick Court, San Martin, CA.
Gloria Placenzia Vega
Aug 29, 2014
Gloria Placenzia Vega passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on August 29th 2014. Gloria was born in San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco Mexico on February 22nd 1922. She immigrated to Los Angeles, California at an early age when her father went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad. After her father's sudden death in the early days...
Jorge Haro Perales
Aug 28, 2014
A visitation will begin 9:30am with a rosary 10am at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by an 11am mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, all on Friday, September 5, 2014.
Delores Struthers
Aug 26, 2014
Delores Struthers, age 83, passed away on August 26, 2014 in Gilroy, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 12 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1060 La Avenida, Mountain View, CA 94043-1422 would be preferred.
Marie Ann Pirozzoli
Aug 21, 2014
Born July 21, 1922 in Pittsburg, CA to Frank and Annie Di Maggio. Marie was the youngest of 5 children. She worked in the cannery with her mom Annie during her teens. She met Michael A. Pirozzoli in April of 1942 at a family wedding and was married on November 22, 1942 in Pittsburg, CA. Michael was already living in...
Donna Jean Mcintosh
Aug 19, 2014
Donna McIntosh lost a four year battle with cancer. As with everything Donna did, she worked hard on surviving in order to take care of her family. Donna graduated in 1983 from College Park High School in Pleasant Hill and graduated in from UCSC with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology 1987. Donna married Del Foster in 1989 and...
Paul Alex Alatorre
Aug 18, 2014
Paul was born in Santa Barbara, CA on October 9, 1934. At the age of 7, he moved to Gilroy with his parents Agapito and Charlotte Alatorre along with his brothers and sisters Barbara Arias, Peter L. Alatorre, Jimmy R. Alatorre, Richard J. Alatorre, Henry S. Alatorre, Amelia C. Gamino and Stanley Alatorre. He served in the military and was...
Edna J. Nagle
Aug 18, 2014
Edna passed away peacefully in Morgan Hill, CA. She was a student at St. Mary's, Gilroy High School and Salinas Junior College. She later worked as a bookkeeper for Howson Brothers and Farotte Construction. Edna was the daughter of Michael and Caroline Nagle. She is survived by a sister Patricia Mercer of Gilroy and a brother Robert Nagle of Fullerton....
Maria D. Arias
Aug 17, 2014
Maria D. Arias passed away, in Hollister, she was 82. She is survived by her sons; Victor Arias, Peter (Peggy) Arias and Ignacio (Corrine) Arias; daughters; Ana Tohki, Gloria (Art) Parra, Dolores (Oscar) Romero, Margarita (Frank) Gonzales and Teresa Arias; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Pedro C....