Michael David Lenihan
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...
Leland "Lee" Scarper
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;...
Mary Harriet Livengood
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.
Thomas Ybarra Gutierrez, Jr.
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...
Albert Nickolas Filice
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...
Donald "Don" Loughridge
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,...
William Jack Vogel
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...
Mildred Mary Hurst
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...
David Lespron Esquivel
Feb 20, 2014
On February 20th, 2014 Our Heavenly Savior called David Lespron Esquivel home. Waiting for him were his Loving Wife Yolanda Garcia Esquivel, his parents, David and Ofelia Esquivel, and his brother, Eric James. He is survived by his children David and Eunice. Grandchildren, Yolanda (Migs the Peg), David OIV (The Li), Mya (The My),and his foster children, Gene and George...
Hernandi Da Cunha Bettencourt
Feb 19, 2014
Hernandi Da Cunha Bettencourt, age 81, passed away peacefully in Roseville, CA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Alexandrina A. Bettencourt; loving daughter, Gaurett (John) Duckhorn and cherished by his two grandsons. Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held on February 27, 2014 at 12:30 P. M. at St. Clare's Catholic Church, 941 Lexington Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050...
Louis Michael Sheedy
Feb 19, 2014
Born in New Mexico and raised in Gilroy, CA, Louie passed away at the home of his son, Louie Jr., in White City, OR on February 19th. He was surrounded by the love, compassion and support of his son, daughter -in-law, and granddaughters during his short battle with cancer. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Eugene and...
Albert Alongi Burtoni
Feb 14, 2014
On February 14th, 2014 Albert Alongi Burtoni joined his mother and father as well as his son "Dinky" and granddaughter, Maryann in heaven. Al is survived by his loving wife Henia, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Al's love for engineering began at the age of 7 when tinkering on cars with his father in the garage of their San...
Mabel Kirkpatrick
Feb 12, 2014
Born in Clancy, MT to Michael and Marie McEvans, she grew to womanhood in Butte, MT where she met and married Ed Kirkpatrick in 1941. Most of their married life was spent in Seattle, where their daughter was born. In 1972 they retired from the US Postal Service and relocated to Mission Viejo, CA. After a few years, they realized...
Jennifer ("Jlk") Lynn Kranz
Feb 12, 2014
Jennifer ("JLK") was killed by a cancerous brain tumor (DIPG) only three and a half months after being diagnosed on Oct. 28 – her sixth birthday. She is survived by her loving parents, Tony and Elizabeth (Libby) Kranz, grandparents Bill and Mary Scharrenberg and Heidi Newhouse, twelve aunts and uncles and seventeen cousins. Jennifer will be particularly missed by her...
Irene Lois Vosti
Feb 12, 2014
A visitation will begin 11:00 am Tuesday, February 18th at Habing Family Funeral Home, funeral mass will follow at 1:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church Our Lady Chapel, Gilroy with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy. Doantions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or American Cancer Society.
Sara Ann Amaya
Feb 11, 2014
Sara Ann Basaldu Amaya, was born in Robstown, Texas on October 8th 1936. The story goes that she had been the first baton/majorette of hispanic descent in that area of Texas. She was a hard worker and raised 5 children on her own, while working on her B.A. in Social Service, and masters in Multi-Cultural Education from San Diego State...
Marion Virginia Smith
Feb 9, 2014
Marion Virginia Hildreth Smith passed away on February 9, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 13, 1929. Mrs. Smith moved to Morgan Hill with her husband and children in 1959. She spent many years raising her children and helping to manage her husband's business. She cared for her husband,...
Donald W. Beams Ii
Feb 7, 2014
On Friday February 7, 2014 Donald Wilmith Beams II lost his hard fought battle with cancer. Don, proud owner of Don Beams' Automotive, named Gilroy's #1 Auto Repair Shop in the Dispatch 2012 reader's poll, was 67 years old. Born in Rhode Island on March 5, 1946, Don was older brother to Robert Beams, and oldest child to his parents...
James David Wolf
Feb 6, 2014
Commander James David Wolf (call sign "Red Dog" - USN Retired) age 86, of Gilroy, California passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at St. Louise Hospital at approximately 15:27 hours attended by his wife Marian and one of his five sons. James was born in North Canton, Ohio February 17, 1927 and attended North Canton High School and later Bowling...
Leoncio Mauricio Cruz Ruiz
Feb 5, 2014
Remembering Leoncio M. Cruz Ruiz Our dedicated husband and father Leoncio M. Cruz Ruiz, son of Dario (Crispin) Cruz and Patrocinia Ruiz, was born on September 17, 1940 in Ayoquezco Oaxaca, Mexico. He was the second of 5 children -1 girl and 4 boys. He left us peacefully in his bed surrounded by his family, in Gilroy CA on February...