Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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.

Ofelia Estrada

Ofelia Estrada

Jul 1, 2014

Our Beloved Mother "Ofelia Estrada" passed away on July 1, 2014 in Gilroy, CA at the age of 92. She was born and raised in Arizona. Ofelia was a loving wife of Pete Estrada Sr. who passed away in May of 1988. She is survived by her 7 children, 3 daughters in law, 1 son in law, 8 grandchildren, 7...

Linda L. Truitt

Linda L. Truitt

Jun 30, 2014

In Loving Memory of Linda L. Truitt. She will always be remembered for all she did for others. How she kept her family strong. She loved her husband Vern and her family. She always put us all first. "We love you and will never forget you."

Robert Miller Taylor

Robert Miller Taylor

Jun 29, 2014

Robert Miller Taylor passed away June 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife Margot Claypoole Taylor; he is survived by his children Arden and her husband Michael Connor and Robert Grayson Taylor and his wife Elizabeth. Robert also leaves behind his two grandchildren Sara and Chloe Connor. Private services have been held.

Robert "Bucket" Aupperle

Robert "Bucket" Aupperle

Jun 29, 2014

Memorial Services are pending and will be announced.

Evelyn H. Daily

Evelyn H. Daily

Jun 28, 2014

Evelyn H. Daily, age 94, passed away on June 28, 2014 surrounded by her family in San Martin, CA. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA. Burial will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. at Rolling Hills Memorial Park in...

Audrey Hubbard

Audrey Hubbard

Jun 26, 2014

A visitation will begin 9:00 am, with a funeral at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 7999 Miller Ave., Gilroy.

John F. Berger

John F. Berger

Jun 26, 2014

John passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family. He fought a short but valiant battle with cancer. John is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, their children, Torie Charvez (Adam-deceased), Sharon Lufkin (Lyndon), Kim Schmidt (Danny), Kris Roscoe (Barry), Joe Avina, John Avina (Lauretta) and Vickie Avina. He leaves behind his grandchildren: Daphne and Laynie Lufkin; Anthony,...

Alicia Garza

Alicia Garza

Jun 24, 2014

Alicia Garza, age 62, died peacefully on June 24, 2014 with her family by her side after a lengthy illness. Alicia was born Dec. 2, 1951 in Zapopan, Mexico. She was the daughter of Jose Nolberto & Marcedes Rios. She is survived by her beloved husband, Juan Garza of 38 years; loving children, Robert Garza, Veronica (Alex) Hernandez, Elizabeth (Josh...

Antoinette Margareet Gattuccio Conrad

Antoinette Margareet Gattuccio Conrad

Jun 23, 2014

Antoinette (Toni) Conrad, long-time resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, passed away June 23, 2014, at age 91. Born on October 9, 1922, she grew up in the San Jose area on prune and apricot orchards owned by her parents Joseph Gattuccio and Dora D'anna Gattuccio, both immigrants from Sicily. She attended Los Gatos High School, and then earned...

Mary Ellen Fisher

Mary Ellen Fisher

Jun 20, 2014

Fisher, Mary Ellen of Morgan Hill, June 20, 2014 after a 2 year battle against brain cancer. She is the dear and loving wife of Richard Fisher and devoted Mother of Carolyn Fisher. Mary retired after 41 years of teaching in the high school special education departments in Hollister, Morgan Hill and San Jose. She enjoyed volunteering at Gilroy Gardens,...

Jewell "Julie" Pray

Jewell "Julie" Pray

Jun 17, 2014

Jewell "Julie" Pray, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away June 17, 2014. A gifted violinist and music teacher, Jewell shared her love of music throughout her life through teaching and playing in local musical productions. "Sound of Music" and "Fiddler on the Roof" were the family favorites. She devoted her retirement years to the South Valley Symphony, playing into...

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