Obituaries

Mar 23, 2014

Jose Luis Ramirez left to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico on June 21, 1933 and was married to the late Isabel "Chavela" Amaro on December 29, 1957.

Jose worked as an agricultural farmer and enjoyed running his own business. He also...

Mar 19, 2014

Bernice Rose Kiser, age 101, passed away on March 19, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kiser;  loving mother of Kenneth Kiser;  cherished daughter of the late Walter & Louise Walsh;  dearest sister of the late Walter "Buzz" Walsh.  Both her parents and Bernice were born and raised in...

Mar 18, 2014

Marie was born in Tracy, California in July of 1927, to a first generation Portuguese family from the Azores. As a young girl her family relocated to Gilroy, where she graduated from Gilroy High School as an accomplished athlete. She soon went to work for Gilroy Telephone Company, and after decades of loyal service, she retired in 1990 as...

Mar 18, 2014

An angel among us, Jo passed from this life following hospitalization for a brief illness. Chomie, as she was known to her beloved family, or Jo-Jo, as she was called during her residence at Village Green, leaves a void in our lives and hearts with her passing. Born in Akron, Ohio to Philip and MaryAnn Stumpo, she attended school following...

Mar 16, 2014

Wife of Kenneth Doughty.  Mother of Pam and Edward Doughty Grandmother of 4.  Great-Grantmother of 3. Memorial Services Saturday April 12, 2014 - 2:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Mar 16, 2014

James (Jim) W. Nonnenmacher, 58, of Morgan Hill, CA passed away Sunday, Mar. 16, 2014, surrounded by his family at the hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Davis) Nonnenmacher, his wife of almost 35 years.

Born June 6, 1955 in Honesdale, PA to Mildred Bassney and the late Julius Nonnenmacher, he was raised in Hawley,...

Mar 14, 2014

Brenda B. Soseman Hart, 64, of San Jose CA died March 14, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born in West Virginia May 2, 1949 of Erma (Bare) Kawaoka and James Bare. She was raised in Santa Clara CA by her mother Erma and step father Jackson Kawaoka, with her sister Barbara...

Mar 14, 2014

Frank Pattie died of complications related to Parkinson's Disease on March 14, 2014.

Frank was born on August 10, 1924 in Philadelphia to Mark and Mildred Pattie. After graduating from Germantown High School in 1943 he enlisted in the Army Air Force, rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant, and was eventually the pilot of a B-17...

Mar 14, 2014

Ginnie was born in Stockton, California in October of 1942. She graduated from Homestead High School in Cupertino and soon went to work at Lockheed Missiles and Space in Sunnyvale. She met her husband Jim Estep there, and they were married in 1964.

Ginnie enjoyed genealogy, cross-stich, camping, taking cruises, line dancing, bunco, Big Basin, baking, and...

Mar 14, 2014

On March 14, 2014, the Robinson family lost their beloved father, George Washington Robinson. He passed away peacefully at the age of 92

George was preceded in death by his wife, Fay Robinson, Mother Marva Simpson, son Thomas Robinson, son-in-law Charles Cameron and sister and brother-in-law Bethel and Joe Hennigan.

George is survived by his...

Mar 12, 2014

Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 18 at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Mar 6, 2014

Alan W. Barnes passed away March 6, 2014. He is survived by his wife Mary. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am, Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Mar 6, 2014

Michael David Lenihan, born March 8, 1955, passed away peacefully in his sleep, without the permission of his family, on March 6, 2014. He was an avid Raider's fan who loved fishing. He enjoyed being outdoors and camping with his family. Devoted and loving husband to his best friend of 37 years, Nancy Lenihan; loving father to Justin and Alicia...

Mar 3, 2014

Leland "Lee" Scarper, 88, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 in Gilroy. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Bette Scarper of Gilroy; children Jim, Nancy and Steve; sister in laws Mary Jane Green and Deloris Blake; brother in law Mike Pino of Salinas; nieces Sister Bobbi Green, Kelly Blake, Tamara Blake, Jeanette Erb, Karen Kruger, and Catherine Lewis;...

Feb 28, 2014

Mary H. Livengood, age 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2014 in Morgan Hill, CA. Graveside, Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA. Memorial Service, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.at St. John's Episcopal Church, 17740 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA.

Feb 28, 2014

Gods' loving son, Thomas has taken his place in the heavens above. He leaves his wife Maria "Chavela" Gutierrez of 33 years; their sons, Thai, Thomas III, Gilbert and Ismael; his parents, Thomas, Sr. and Margarita Gutierrez; his mother-in-law Petra Riveria; his brothers, Lupe and Gabriel; sisters, Leandra, Lidia, Lucy and Letty. He also leaves his beloved 6 grandchildren and...

Feb 25, 2014

Albert Nickolas Filice, 82, passed. away at his home in Gilroy Husband of Bunny Filice of Gilroy of 58 years. Father of Beverly Jensen (Wayne) of Ben Lomond, CA, James Filice (Cheryl) of San Jose, Matt Filice (Melody) of Rocklin, CA and Lori McKinley (Kevin) of San Jose. Grandfather of Nickolas, Christina, Lisa, Michelle, Daniel, John, Victoria, Erin, Megan and...

Feb 25, 2014

Donald "Don" Loughridge passed away Feb. 25, 2014 in Modesto, CA he was 58 years old.

Don attended Gilroy schools and was a longtime resident of Gilroy. He moved to Carmel in 1972 to care for his ailing mother, and more recently lived in Modesto with his companion Lorelei "Lori" Lamb. He was step-father to Eric Lamb,...

Feb 21, 2014

William J. Vogel Sr. 87, of Gilroy was surrounded by family when he peacefully passed away on February 21, 2014 after suffering a stroke.

Born July 25, 1926 in El Centro, California, Bill moved to Gilroy with his family during his teen years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Upon his separation from the service...

Feb 20, 2014

Born the third child of Francis and Clara Mesquite in San Juan Bautista. Passed away at her daughter's home in Gilroy, CA. Millie was raised in Hollister, CA. Married to Berdon Hurst also of Hollister, CA. The Hurst's made their home in Sunnyvale, CA. Mildred is survived by sons, Charles (Shirley) Hurst of Palm Desert, CA., William (Rose) Hurst of...