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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...