Obituaries

Aug 30, 2024

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Aug 27, 2024

Edith was born on Christmas Day, 1928, to Hans and Betty (Hömerlein) Schoch in Fürth, Germany. When she was about 2 years old the family moved to Benrath (Düsseldorf), Germany where she spent most of her youth. Nightly runs to the bomb shelter became a way of life for Edith as a child and she was eventually sent to...

Aug 27, 2024

Viola Mae Carr, longtime Gilroy native, passed away Tuesday, August 27th. She was 89 years old. Viola attended Gilroy schools and graduated from Gilroy High School. She went on to earn her associate's degree in cosmetology from Gavilan College. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Carr, in 1957. Viola and Tom operated Carr's Answering Service, a medical supply...

Aug 27, 2024

Gregory Dean Brown, born on July 22, 1952, passed away on August 27, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Greg was a long-time resident of Santa Clara County and was the founder of The G.B. Group General Contractors of Gilroy. He later opened offices in Las Vegas, NV, Sacramento, Pleasanton, and Oxnard. His experience came from working for...

Aug 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our mother Josephine Jimenez on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was our heart, soul, and center.

Josephine was born in San Jose, California to Linda and Giacomo (Jack) Oneto. She was the oldest of three daughters and was raised in San Jose.  Her first language...

Aug 18, 2024

Kathleen Ann Martin ,78, of Santa Clara, CA, died peacefully in her nursing home on 8/18/2024.

She was born in Bradford, PA in 1946 to Carl and Alberta Zett. She worked as an EMT and in the Insurance industry in her former residence in the Cleveland, OH area before moving to California in 2011.

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Aug 10, 2024

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen Claudia McAllister, on August 10th, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 80 years old. Kathleen was born on November 14th, 1943, in Oakland California, to Irving Lawrence Johnson and Everil Luke Johnson. She lived in the Bay Area most of her life and graduated from UC...

Aug 9, 2024

Jorge Monroy, graciously known as "Don Jorgito", and lovingly known as "Grandpa" ascended into heaven  on August 9, 2024 with his daughter Norma by his side.

Jorge was preceded in death by his mother Juanita DelaTorre, father Vicente Monroy, and loving wife of over 50 years, Maria Aurora Monroy.

Jorge was a welder by trade,...

Aug 6, 2024

George Raymond Salgado Sr (Groovy), 71, of Gilroy, CA, passed away on August 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on October 29, 1952, to Raymundo and Jennie Salgado in Gilroy, California. He is survived by his children: Kristal (Jesse), George Jr. (GG)(Angela), Janay (Randy), Makayla (Philip), Joshua (Luiza), and Marcus. He also leaves behind his...

Aug 3, 2024

After 89 wonderful years of life, heaven welcomed our beloved "Fritzie" home on August 3rd 2024. Gladys Ann Kuenne Howard, better known as Fritz to most, was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1934, but had called Gilroy home since 1999.

Fritz is survived by her 3 daughters: Sharon (Ron Reinartz), Kathleen (Tim Bilyk) and Bethann...

Jul 28, 2024

Mr. Rudolph Sistos Salgado was born May 5th, 1938, and passed on to be with our heavenly father on July 28th, 2024. He is survived by his wife,  Patricia Salgado, and his three children, Rudolph Salgado Jr., Rosemarie Gomez, and Romelia Valdez. Fifteen grandchildren and five great granddaughters. Mr. Salgado worked and retired from  Gentry (Gilroy Foods) for forty...

Jul 25, 2024

Ramon Ortiz was born on August 20, 1937 in  Jalisco Mexico. He was a beloved husband to his wife Maria Ortiz whom were married for 47 beautiful years. A beloved father to his children as well as a beloved grandfather to many grandchildren. Ramon was known as a lifelong mechanic as well as being the owner of The family...

Jul 25, 2024

Ernest Hightower, sadly passed away at his home in Gilroy California on Thursday July 25, 2024, at 70 years old after a lengthy battle with illness.  Ernest was born in Hope Arkansas where he spent his early years. However, his mother moved the family to Santa Cruz California during his middle childhood.  He often reminisced about how much he...

Jul 24, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and uncle–Paul McAllister passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, at the age of 86. Born on September 18, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, he lived most of his life in the Bay Area, California. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring as Captain McAllister after serving active duty both domestically and...

Jul 22, 2024

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Jul 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee DeMerritt announces his passing on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Don was born in Gilroy, California to George Watson DeMerritt and Ida Lorene DeMerritt. He was the youngest of three children and was raised in Gilroy, California. Don was preceded in death by his parents, George and...

Jul 15, 2024

After 85 wonderful years of life, heaven welcomed Loretta home on July 15, 2024. Loving matriarch of her family and dear friend to many, Loretta lived a life as unique and vibrant as she was.

Born December 19, 1938 to Louis and Edith Solari, Loretta was raised in San Jose with her two sisters, Anita and Linda....

Jul 11, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Philip, "Swede", Trifilo in Gilroy, California on July 11, 2024 at the age of 91.   He was born on December 11, 1932 in Morgan Hill to Carmen and Martina Trifilo.  Philip graduated from Live Oak High School and then joined the Army and served our country for 4...

Jul 7, 2024

Sunday, July 7, shortly after sunrise, the world lost a truly great lady.  Sandra Kury (Saundra), passed from us after a near 4 year battle with dementia, a vile, vicious, insidious, cruel disease.

She was the kindest, most caring, genuine and perpetually optimistic person you would ever meet. She was easy to like, with her beautiful smile...

Jul 6, 2024

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