Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jennie Salgado

Jennie Salgado

May 30, 2014

Jennie "Juana" Salgado, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 30, 2014 in Gilroy, CA. She was preceded by her loving husband Raymond. She was the beloved mother of George, Art (Gina), Eddie, Ronnie (Rosie), Donnie, Andrew (Lupe), Kathy, Alex (Geneva), Johnny (Debbie) and Edie, loving grandma of 35, great grandma of 53 and great-great-grandma of...

Lucille Therese Brazil

Lucille Therese Brazil

May 30, 2014

Lucille Therese Brazil, passed away, Friday May 30th 2014 at the age of 89 due to complications resulting from advanced dementia. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, William A. Brazil, both longtime residents of Santa Cruz County. Lucille leaves behind her daughter Sharyn Brazil, son Dale Brazil, 5 grandchildren, Therese Martin, Michael Brautovich and Monica Brautovich,...

Henry "Hank" Fontanilla

Henry "Hank" Fontanilla

May 28, 2014

Henry "Hank"Fontanilla passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his home of natural causes. Hank is the son of the late Tommy Fontanilla and Lydia Ortiz Silva. He is survived by his two loving sisters: Dolores Ferriera Batrez and husband Fred, Sr. (San Jose) and Dianne Murphy and husband Donald (Hudson, Florida). Survived by his loving aunts and...

Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Mercado

Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Mercado

May 28, 2014

Maria "Lupe" Mercado, age 43, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2014. She was a very strong, stubborn loving women. She was always there to help when in need. You could always count on her to be a friend. She will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her son, Aaron Linares (17), and her daughter, Crystal...

Maria Rodriguez De Frausto

Maria Rodriguez De Frausto

May 27, 2014

A Visitation will begin 1:00pm, Friday, May 30, 2014 with a Vigil Service beginning at 6:30pm both at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will begin 12 noon, Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Jesse Regalado Garcia

Jesse Regalado Garcia

May 26, 2014

Jesse Regalado Garcia, 29, was raised in Gilroy and Paicines, CA. He passed away May 26, 2014. He was born August 4, 1984 in Gilroy. He is survived by both his parents Julia and Jesse Garcia; sister Justine Garcia; great grandmother Julia Regalado; grandmother Ruth Regalado and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be remembered as an amazing and...

Tony J. Barrena

Tony J. Barrena

May 23, 2014

Tony J. Barrena passed away on May 23, 2014. He was born on July 5, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Dolly Postigo, his brother Charles, his sons, Jenro, Guy, Chuck, Ronnie, Randy and Roger, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He drove his own truck for over 40 years. He was a member of the Gilroy...

Helen "Bette" Scarper

Helen "Bette" Scarper

May 22, 2014

Helen "Bette" Scarper, 89, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Gilroy. Survived by her loving children Jim, Nancy and Steve; sister Mary Jane Green and sister-in-law Deloris Blake; brother-in-law Mike Pino of Salinas; nieces Sister Bobbi Green, Kelly Blake, Tamara Blake, Jeanette Erb, Karen Kruger, and Catherine Lewis; also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Preceded in death...

Agnes Marie Moniz

Agnes Marie Moniz

May 20, 2014

Agnes passed peacefully on May 20, 2014. Daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Enos. Preceded in death by husband Thomas Moniz, son Thomas Moniz, (Bea) brothers Frank and George Enos (Doris). Beloved mother to daughter Toni Gabbani (Rick), sons Randy and Ted. Grandmother to 7, Great Grandmother to 5. Agnes worked at the National Dollar store in downtown San...

Eugene "Bud" Flaherty

Eugene "Bud" Flaherty

May 18, 2014

Our Dad, Eugene "Bud" Flaherty, passed away on May 18,2014, at the age of 97 with his loving family by his side. He leaves his wife Wilma, daughters Barbara (Ray) Ochoa, Joanne (Jim) Roccaforte, Patricia, Ali (Sak) Sakamoto and son Michael (Jeanne) Flaherty. "Gramps" as he was known to his beloved grandchildren: Raylene (Carl) Sims, Jack Ochoa (deceased), Kathy (Ponch)...

Jimmy George Copas, Jr.

Jimmy George Copas, Jr.

May 16, 2014

A visitation will begin 9:00 am with a funeral service at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 23, 2014 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Jean Ellen Perry

Jean Ellen Perry

May 14, 2014

Our loving mother passed away peacefully on May 14, 2014 in her adobe home with her children by her side. She had a wonderful 92 years. Jean worked and retired from Campbell Unified School District. She is survived by her children Charlean Marsh of Monterey, Bill Perry of San Jose, Chuck Perry of Los Gatos, 7 grandchildren and 4 great...

Ruth Ann Dunn

Ruth Ann Dunn

May 14, 2014

On May 14th, 2014, Ruth Ann Dunn, age 63, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against cancer. Ruth was born on March 10th , 1951 in Bakersfield, Ca to Brooks and Mattie Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Kenneth Dunn. She is survived by two of her...

Dianne L. Chapa

Dianne L. Chapa

May 12, 2014

Dianne L. Chapa, age 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 12, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Manuel V. Chapa, Jr. Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Parish, 11 First Street, Gilroy followed by inurnment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Violet Duran

Violet Duran

May 6, 2014

Violeta "Violet" Duran, age 40, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Gilroy, CA. She was the beloved mother of Jasmine Duran and loving sister of Manuel Duran. Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA with the Funeral Service at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will continue...

Martha Johnson

Martha Johnson

May 5, 2014

A visitation will begin 9:00am followed by a funeral mass at 10:00am on Monday, May 12, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Maria Isabel Valverde

Maria Isabel Valverde

May 4, 2014

Maria Isabel Valverde, 63, of Gilroy, CA, passed away on May 4, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico and has been part of the Gilroy community for over 30 years. She was survived by her mother, Artemisa Armenta Duarte, her siblings, Juan Fernando Rivera Armenta and Guadalupe Lopez Armenta, her daughters Iris Hernandez...

Polly Ann Manley

Polly Ann Manley

May 3, 2014

Polly Ann Manley, age 85, passed away peacefully with her husband at her bedside on May 3, 2014 in San Jose.  She is the beloved wife of Walter Manley for 63 years;  loving mother and very best friend of Linda (Art) Blasdel.  She is also survived by two grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  She will be missed by all.

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Theodore Hernandez, Jr.

Theodore Hernandez, Jr.

May 2, 2014

Theodore Hernandez, Jr. born in Crystal City, TX and raised in Gilroy, died May 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife Ortencia Hernandez; children Richard, Priscilla, and Norbert Hernandez; grandchildren Rhiannon, Racine and Joshua Hernandez; his sibling Jose, Maria, Margaret, Susanna, Esther, Lupe, Peggy, Humberto, Terry and Frank. Ted was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and...

Reginald Luis Bravo

Reginald Luis Bravo

May 1, 2014

Reginald ("Reggie") Luis Bravo of San Martin passed away on May 1, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.  Reggie was born in Lemoore, CA  January 19, 1925, one of nine children.  Reggie served his country in the military police of the U.S. Army/Air Corp during World War II. Shortly after discharge from the service, Reggie returned to Santa...

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