Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Gordon Edward Angelino

Gordon Edward Angelino

Jul 23, 2014

Gordon Angelino passed away at home July 23, 2014 after a brief bout with cancer. He was born in Gilroy at Wheeler Hospital and attended Gilroy schools, graduating from Gilroy High School. He also attended Gavilan College. Before his death he had been teaching English in Thailand which he enjoyed immensely. Gordon was very interested in politics, philosophy, government, space...

Daryl Dwayne Hudson

Daryl Dwayne Hudson

Jul 20, 2014

Our beloved brother passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. Daryl was born on April 23, 1953, in Cullman, Alabama. He moved with his family to Morgan Hill, CA in 1957. After graduating from Live Oak High School in 1971, he soon enlisted in the Army, where he spent 6...

Albert Benjamin Silva

Albert Benjamin Silva

Jul 19, 2014

Albert Benjamin Silva passed away on July 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie; survived by his son Ron Silva, nephews Robert Gomes and Robbie Moore and his longtime friends Juanita and Gary Nilmeyer. Albert was a dairy farmer in Gilroy for over 50 years, as well as driving truck. He was one of the last...

Susan Marie Lynch Kruse

Susan Marie Lynch Kruse

Jul 18, 2014

Susan Marie Lynch Kruse July 4, 1935 – July 18, 2014 Our hearts are heavy to announce that Susan Kruse passed away peacefully on July 18 during a diagnostic procedure at Kaiser in San Jose. She was brave and independent while surviving cancer since 2008. She will be remembered as the kindest soul, who loved and cherished her family above...

Michael Joseph Matecki

Michael Joseph Matecki

Jul 15, 2014

Michael Joseph Matecki, 71, of Gilroy, CA passed away July 15, 2014. He was born in Nashville, IL on September 20, 1942 to parents John and Corneila (Stern) Matecki. He graduated from Nashville Community High School, served in the US Air Force for 4 years and received an AA Degree in Quality Assurance from De Anza Community College. Mike worked...

Joseph William Kraut, Jr., M.D.

Joseph William Kraut, Jr., M.D.

Jul 15, 2014

Joseph William Kraut, Jr., M.D., age 55, died at Pinnacles National Park from a fall while rock climbing with a good friend on July 15th. Born September 23rd, 1958 in Washington D.C. the eldest of five children of Dr. Joseph William Kraut, Sr. and Patricia Jean Kraut, Joe attended St. Catherine's School in Morgan Hill, Burnett Junior High in Morgan...

Leonarda "Lala" Gomez

Leonarda "Lala" Gomez

Jul 14, 2014

Leonarda (Lala) Gomez,was in the surroundings of her family,when she passed away at home on July 14, 2014. Lala was born on Feb.1, 1927 in San Benito, Texas. She arrived in Gilroy in 1964 and worked at Gilroy Foods for over 30 years. She is survived by her children: Carmen MacLeod (Jim) Santos Garcia Jr. (Lydia) Joe Garcia (Linda) Richard...

Richard Dean Mountz

Richard Dean Mountz

Jul 14, 2014

Richard Dean Mountz died Monday, July 14, 2014 at St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy with his family by his bedside. Richard is survived by his daughters Sharon (Bernie) Guilin and Karen (Ralph) Titus; granddaughter Christina Guilin and Grandson Matthew Titus. He was lovingly called "Papa" by his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Memorial services will be...

Feliz "Felix" Ortiz

Feliz "Felix" Ortiz

Jul 12, 2014

Feliz "Felix" Ortiz, 80, of Gilroy, CA passed away July 12, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Petra "Pat" Ortiz, his children Carol Ortiz, Melody Ames, Samuel Ortiz, Andrew "Jimmy" Ortiz, George Ortiz, and Margarita Ortiz, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Felix retired from New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporation after more than 35 years. He was...

Shizuko - Uchida

Shizuko - Uchida

Jul 8, 2014

Shizuko Uchida of Gilroy, Calif., passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on July 8, 2014. She is survived by children, Seiichiro (Makiko) Uchida, Tomiko (Masatoshi) Takeda. Grandchildren Yukari (Ansel) Shaw, Sayako Uchida, Jeff Uchida, Cliff Uchida, Michiko (Hy) Quach, Emiko (David) Minami, Toshitaka (Jackie) Takeda, Masaki (Kristy) Takeda and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday,...

Marilyn Marlene Jimenez

Marilyn Marlene Jimenez

Jul 8, 2014

Marilyn M. Jimenez passed away at home in Gilroy, California, at the age of 78 years. She was born in San Francisco, CA on December 12, 1935, to Robert and Muriel Smith. Marilyn was a resident of Santa Clara County for 14 years. In that time she was a member of the Cadillac/LaSalle club where she enjoyed overnight trips up...

Ralph Vasquez

Ralph Vasquez

Jul 5, 2014

Visitation Wednesday, July 9, 2014 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Karley Michelle Montes

Karley Michelle Montes

Jul 5, 2014

Heaven welcomed a sweet and loving soul home on July 5, 2014. Karley Michelle Montes, 17, passed away after a brief but tough battle with a very rare and virulent form of brain cancer. Karley is the much-loved daughter of Jennifer Ledwell and Kristian Gooding of Gilroy, and Christopher and Candy Montes of Morgan Hill. She is the loving sister...

Virginia Trevino

Virginia Trevino

Jul 5, 2014

God gave you to us and in return you gave us love. You showed us right from wrong and how to be strong. You lived a full and wonderful life, full of laughter and tears. A blessing from above, what God calls unconditional love, pure and sincere. You found love and gave life with love, never asking for anything in...

Adriana Stanchi Robba

Adriana Stanchi Robba

Jul 4, 2014

Adriana Stanchi Robba was born March 2nd, 1925 to Rosa Zeppa and Domenico Stanchi on a farm in Quargnento, Provincia di Alessandria Italy. She died on July 4, 2014. She was the last of four children, and was preceded in death by her two brothers Giuseppe and Evasio Stanchi, in Italy and her sister Marina B. Picollo of Sunnyvale. Beloved...

Manuel A. Villegas

Manuel A. Villegas

Jul 4, 2014

Graveside services will be held 11:00am, Monday, July 21, 2014 at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 first street, Gilroy, CA 95020.

Tommy R. Galvan

Tommy R. Galvan

Jul 3, 2014

Tommy passed away suddenly in Fresno, on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was 42 years old. He is survived by his parents, Victor and Nellie Galvan of Gilroy, his brother, Jimmy (Esmeralda) Galvan of Gilroy, his spouse, Laura Canady of Los Banos and 5 sons and 5 daughters. Also survived by his grandmother Julia P. Regaldo of San Jose; many...

Pia Ann Berryman

Pia Ann Berryman

Jul 3, 2014

Pia Ann Berryman, age 65, passed away on July 3, 2014 in Hollister CA. There will be no services per her request. Inurnment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Ruth A. Gomez

Ruth A. Gomez

Jul 2, 2014

Ruth A. Gomez, born August 23, 1924 died July 2, 2014 from natural causes at her home in Santa Clara, Calfornia Ruth was born in Dallas, Texas. She met her beloved husband and settled in Cupertino for many years before moving to Gilroy. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. She is preceded...

Sarbrinder Kaur Gill

Sarbrinder Kaur Gill

Jul 1, 2014

Funeral Services Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Cremation will follow at Gavilan Hills Crematory, 1000 First Street, Gilroy. Bhog Ceremony will follow after cremation at the Milpitas Gurdwara. For more information contact Andy Gill (son) 408.807.6942 or Bill Mann 408.821.3572.

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