Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Kenneth George Adgate
Nov 29, 2013
Graveside Services Friday, Decmeber 6, 2013 - 10:00 AM at Wildomar Cemetery District, 21400 Palomar Street, Wiildomar, CA 92595
Evelyn Agnes White
Nov 28, 2013
Evelyn Agnes White (RN) passed on Thanksgiving Day, 2013 for a better front row seat to be with her deceased husband Gordon Peter in the embrace of our Lord. Evelyn was stricken with cancer. She is survived by two step brothers Alan and Louis Grundel, two daughters Denise Baldwin and Diane Beuse, a son Jeffery White, a son- in- law...
Anthony P. Lerma
Nov 28, 2013
Anthony P. Lerma passed away in San Jose, CA on Nov. 28, 2013 at age 73. He was born in Canoga Park, CA on Nov. 3, 1940. Tony resided in Gilroy, CA since 1941. He was best known for his love of music and the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Soledad Lerma. Tony is...
Jan M. Wells
Nov 23, 2013
Janice (Jan) Wells, born on November 4, 1933, passed away quietly on Saturday, November 23rd, after having lived with Alzheimer's disease for 10 years, with her husband and 3 daughters at her bedside. She was known for her beautiful and radiant smile, positive outlook on life and her warm and vibrant personality. What she cherished most, and what was most...
Abelardo Delgado Alfaro
Nov 22, 2013
Abelardo Delgado Alfaro passed away at home on Thursday, November 22, 2013 at the age of 66. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the rosary service beginning at 3:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, December 2, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First...
Dixie Maxine Del Biaggio
Nov 19, 2013
Dixie M. Del Biaggio, a long term resident of Gilroy, died November 19, 2013. Dixie was married to the late Henry Del Biaggio, a Gilroy business man. For years, Dixie was an active member of Women in Touch, the Gilroy Library Board and the Theater Angels Art League. She is survived by two children: Cheryl McKenzie of Los Gatos and...
Frances Marie Howson
Nov 18, 2013
Frances Marie Cullen Howson, 100, was born in Gilroy on February 19, 1913 to her Irish parents William and Agnes Doyle Cullen. William, an Irish immigrant, came to California in 1868 crossing Panama by land to reach the Pacific Ocean. William's family came to Gilroy to assist his aunt Catherine Dunne with her ranches. Agnes' Doyle family came to California...
Deborah Joan Canino
Nov 17, 2013
Visitation Thursday, November 11/21/2013 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.
Scott William Stuker
Nov 17, 2013
Scott, age 33, was born in Gilroy passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 17. He was born and raised in Gilroy and later lived in Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. He is survived by his parents Chris and Debby, his brother Alan, his grandmother, Marie, his aunts, uncles and many cousins. He leaves behind many special friends. Scott lived and...
Raymond Monreal Valadez
Nov 16, 2013
Raymond showed courage in the face of adversity, with a 2 year struggle with a terminal illness. Surrounded by family and friends, Raymond M. Valadez, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather peacefully went to be with the Lord. Raymond a longtime resident of Gilroy, is survived by his wife of 57 yrs. Madeline, daughters Lisa DeLeon, Sonya [Ray] Ramsay,...
Peter David Ciccarelli
Nov 16, 2013
The family of Peter Ciccarelli is saddened to announce his sudden death at the age of 60 on Nov. 16, 2013. Peter was born in Buffalo, N.Y., to Joseph and Bee Ciccarelli and raised in El Paso, Texas. He moved to Salinas in 1977, where he became general manager of the Salinas Angels ballclub and met Connie Wermuth, his wife...
Marian Frances Jones Goodrich
Nov 14, 2013
Marian Frances Jones Goodrich passed away peacefully on November 14, 2013, just three weeks prior to her 100th birthday. She was born on December 3, 1913 in Gilroy, where she attended Gilroy schools, and married Norman Goodrich. Together they raised three children, Bob, Gail, and Neil. She was the "First Lady" of Gilroy for 16 years while Norman served as...
Kevin A. "Mike" Gilroy
Nov 13, 2013
Kevin A. Gilroy, Colonel, USAF (Retired) 4 June 1936 -13 November 2013 On 13 November 2013, Kevin "Mike" Gilroy completed his final flight from this earth, ascending on Wings of Angels into the welcoming arms of his Lord. In the course of a lifetime, it is a rare privilege to encounter a person who, through their actions and deeds, serves...
Dorothy M. Shine
Nov 11, 2013
Dorothy M. Shine, age 90, passed away in Gilroy on Nov. 11, 2013. Service private.
Delbert Briseno Fuentez
Nov 11, 2013
Delbert was a free spirit, he enjoyed outdoors, flying his kite and making children happy by surprising them with a toy or candy. He was a thoughtful person even if he didn't always express it; his heart was in the right place. Delbert is survived by his daughter Sarah (Henry) Maquinalez, granddaughters Adrya and Carmen; his parents Margarita Fuentez and...
Shirley Jean Mountz
Nov 8, 2013
Shirley Jean Mountz died Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy with her family by her bedside. Shirley is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard (Dick) Mountz; her daughters Sharon (Bernie) Guilin and Karen (Ralph) Titus; granddaughter Christina Guilin and Grandson Matthew Titus. She was lovingly called "Nana" by her family and was a devoted...
Galen Willis Bergquist
Nov 6, 2013
Galen Willis Bergquist, resident of Village Green in Gilroy, CA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 at the age of 87. Husband of the late Edythe Bergquist who passed on May 19, 1998. Father of Dennis Bergquist and his wife, Leslie; Ann Costa and her husband, Randy. Grandfather of Matthew, Mark & Lauren Bergquist and Thomas & Kevin Costa....
Robert "Buzzy" Louis Keeler Jr.
Oct 26, 2013
Memorial Services will be held at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Millerr Avenue, Gilroy at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, November 29, 2013. Born in White Plains, NY, he came to CA in 1983, then to Gilroy in 1987. A sheet metal worker with a passion for motorcycles and a deep love for his family who will miss him dearly. He...
Carrie Ann Faraone
Oct 26, 2013
Carrie was preceded in death by her husband Mario Faraone and her mother Diane Pirnik; survived by her father Michael J. Pirnik; as well as Jimmy (Michele) Stevie & Mikey Pirnik, Michelle (Tim) Michaela, Jeff & Chad Decker. She will be missed by many family members and friends. A Memorial Service will take place 10:00 AM Sunday, November 3, 2013...
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