Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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
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
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
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 MarÃa Motijo Córdoba (1896-1961). She along with several of her siblings...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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