Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

James Garcia

James Garcia

Feb 4, 2014

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Garcia. James was born in Hollister, California to the late Annie and Phillip Garcia. He resided in Prunedale, California for over 30 years. He was the beloved father of James Garcia Jr., and Laura Garcia-Hessling (George), brother to Philip Garcia (Roberta), and significant other to Cindy Hernandez. He...

Patricia Beverly Dalziel

Patricia Beverly Dalziel

Feb 2, 2014

Private Cremation Services

Ruth Eleanor Kixmoeller

Ruth Eleanor Kixmoeller

Feb 2, 2014

Ruth Eleanor Kixmoeller, died Feb. 2, 2014, in Gilroy, CA. Beloved mother of Gerald, Jeffrey and Kathleen Kixmoeller; grandmother of Dylan and Sean Kixmoeller; aunt to Pat, Tim and Lynne Tierney; wife to the late Thomas Kixmoeller. Her passing is deeply regretted by her loving children and entire family. Private Cremation Services.

Maria Irma Moreno

Maria Irma Moreno

Feb 2, 2014

Maria Irma Moreno, age 57, passed away at home peacefully with her family. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. There will be visitation at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Jose Luis Cervantes

Jose Luis Cervantes

Jan 31, 2014

Jose Luis Cervantes, age 48, passed away peacefully at St. Louise Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Leo Eldon Thompson

Leo Eldon Thompson

Jan 30, 2014

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Graveside Services will be Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. at San Joaquin National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine, CA 95322. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Lynne Cooney

Lynne Cooney

Jan 30, 2014

Lynne Cooney, age 57, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri with her husband, John, at her bedside. Funeral service will be held on Feb. 4, 2014, Tuesday, at 1:00 P. M. at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by Burial at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, CA.

Robert James Sanchez

Robert James Sanchez

Jan 30, 2014

Robert "Bob" James Sanchez, 74, of Gilroy, California, passed away on Thursday, January 30,, 2014, at St. Louise Hospital. Born in San Jose to Frank and Francis Sanchez, he lived most of his life in the Santa Clara valley. Bob was crazy about sports, and spent many happy hours participating, coaching, officiating at the college level, and proudly cheering at...

Rustico "Rusty" Usis Jimenez Jr.

Rustico "Rusty" Usis Jimenez Jr.

Jan 30, 2014

Rustico "Rusty" Jimenez Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Husband of May Jimenez of Gilroy. Father of Arjay, Gaby and Steven Jimenez of Gilroy. Son of Dr. Rustico A. Jimenez of Manila, Philippines and Elsa Usis of Buena Park, CA. Son-in-law of Steve & Gloria Palao of Gilroy. Brother of Dr. Jeffrey Jimenez of Manila and Nina...

Burton Hanks Duke

Burton Hanks Duke

Jan 29, 2014

Burton Hanks Duke, 89, of Gilroy, CA passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Burton taught math at Gilroy High School for 31 years. Survived by 6 children, Michael B. Duke (Shelli), Karen Placeres, RoAnn Jensen (Bill), Teri Stringham (Kent), Tammy Saville (Brad), Kaye Brown (Casey Young), 21 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years,...

Richard E. Cortez

Richard E. Cortez

Jan 26, 2014

Richard E Cortez was born January 19, 1931 to loving parents John and Sally Cortez in Oceanside, California. Mr. Cortez joined the US Navy and achieved the rank of Bosuns' Mate Second Class. While serving his country, he was introduced to Lois Rensch of Bremerton Washington. She was destined to become the woman he would spend sixty years blissfully married...

William A. Fernandez

William A. Fernandez

Jan 25, 2014

William A. Fernandez passed away on January 25, 2014 after a lengthy illness. William was born on February 3, 1922 in San Francisco, CA. He was a genuine caring and compassionate father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He is a World War II Veteran. He was a part of the valiant service of the United States Coast Guard American...

Agustin Velazquez Sanchez

Agustin Velazquez Sanchez

Jan 24, 2014

Agustin Velazquez Sanchez, age 45, passed away on January 24, 2014 in San Jose, CA surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, starting at 2:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 31, 2014, at 1:30 P.M. at St. Mary's...

Cecilia "Cissy" Maria Flow

Cecilia "Cissy" Maria Flow

Jan 24, 2014

Cecilia "Cissy" Flow, age 60, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014 in Gilroy, CA. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 6:30 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Linda R. Bober

Linda R. Bober

Jan 21, 2014

Linda Passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 secondary to cardiac arrest while a patient in the intensive care unit at Kaiser Hospital Santa Clara, CA. She leaves behind her husband, Walter; son Jed; a sister Sally Mullen and brother in law George Mullen of Santa Rosa, CA; cousin Joan Freeman (husband Tom) of Windsor, CA and cousin Lee Kraemer (wife...

Juanito R. Reynaldo

Juanito R. Reynaldo

Jan 21, 2014

Remembering Juanito R. Reynaldo Our devoted husband and father Juanito R. Reynaldo was born on June 13, 1913, in Banga, in the province of Aklan, in the Philippines. He was the sixth of 9 children – 3 girls and 6 boys. He left us peacefully in his sleep at home on January 21, 2014, in Gilroy, California, at the age...

Virginia Lee Winn

Virginia Lee Winn

Jan 19, 2014

Cremation Services. Private Burial will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Josefina Flores-Esparza

Josefina Flores-Esparza

Jan 19, 2014

Vigil Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 5:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 12:00 Noon. Burial will be in Jalisco, Mexico.

Anthony John Garcia

Anthony John Garcia

Jan 13, 2014

Son of the late Ernest & Belia Garcia. Brother of Cindy Morales, Lupe Rivera, Edna Fregoso and the late Ernest "Peanut" Garcia Jr. Also survived by 11 Nieces and Nephews and 15 Great Nieces and Nephews. Graveside Services Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 10:00 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Frances Padilla Lugo

Frances Padilla Lugo

Jan 13, 2014

Frances Padilla-Lugo, born in Madera, CA, passed away after a lengthy illness, dying peacefully in the loving arms of her family. She was a most loving and compassionate mother, grandmother, and sister. She lived in Gilroy from the age of 6 and attended Gilroy schools, was married to Manuel Lugo, and is survived by her son, Joseph Lugo, daughter, Imelda...

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