Obituaries

Oct 23, 2013

Luis Marcelo Jardin passed away in Tepic Nayarit, Mexico on October 23, 2013. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his wife; Rosaura Jardin; daughters; Gloria Court (Mark), Raquel Roybal (Ben) and Juanita Jardin. Grandchildren; Autumn, Jonathan and Christopher Court; Daniel Valdez, Alex and Jade Bardrick; the mother of his children; Gloria Leiva. Also survived by many loving...

Oct 21, 2013

Robert Murray Heaviside July 20, 1963 - October 21, 2013, of cancer, resident of San Juan Bautista, CA. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Graduated from Monta Vista High, Cupertino, CA in 1981. Robert is survived by his daughter Amy of Boise, Idaho and son Kyle, currently stationed in Afghanistan; parents Glen and Bonnie of San Juan Bautista, CA, sister...

Oct 21, 2013

Sara Ventura, age 89, passed away at home peachfully on Oct. 21, 2013. Her Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013, at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by placement of cremated remains at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Oct 19, 2013

Julia Barrientos Benitez left us too early on the morning of October 19, 2013. She was born in San Jose, CA on September 22, 1953 and was 60 years old. She was raised in Gilroy where she also raised her family. For those who were fortunate to know her, she was the most loving and giving person. Julia's home was...

Oct 17, 2013

Sarah's life was filled with her passion for giving to others, especially the children whose lives she touched within the programs she was involved in. From the San Jose & Sacramento Children's Discovery Museums to her work with Extreme Learning Center in Morgan Hill. Her smile was infectious; she lit up a room when she entered. She was known throughout...

Oct 16, 2013

Encircled by his family, Lloyd E. Martin of San Martin, CA passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2013 in San Jose. Born on October 17, 1931 in Bartlesville OK, he became a resident of San Martin in 1965 where he established his family home with his wife Inez and their four children. His family grew and anyone who spent time...

Oct 10, 2013

Frank Daniel Mendes was born on February 4, 1924, to Adeline (Adela) Rodrigues and Julio Mendes in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Frank had two sisters, two brothers and several half-siblings. Frank's parents were both born in Puerto Rico; Julio was of Portuguese descent and Adela was of Portuguese and Spanish descent. There is also very likely some Puerto Rican blood in the...

Oct 10, 2013

James Phillip Lemberger passed away on Thursday October 10, 2013 at the age of 73 due to complications from peritoneal mesothelioma at Stanford Medical Center. Jim was born August 23, 1940 in Cato, WI. He was the son of the late Joe and Evelyn Lemberger. He was one of eleven children. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,...

Oct 10, 2013

Jerry E. Lema, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Faye; loving father of Donna, Jerry Don, Robert and Sabrina; cherished grandfather of 12; dear brother of Manny, Ken and Judy. He was a member of American Legion and the National Rifle Association. His favorite place to spend time was at the beach....

Oct 8, 2013

Leta Irene Reed Smith died on Oct. 8, 2013 in Fresno, CA.

Leta was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1926. The Reed family moved to Morgan Hill in 1934 where Ira Reed's sister, Mrs. Liberty Riggs and family lived.

Leta went through Morgan Hill schools, attended San Jose State University and later married Heston...

Oct 6, 2013

Betty Signorotti 70, of Gilroy passed away at her home on October 6, 2013 from complications associated with cancer. Wife of 52 years to Albert Signorotti of Gilroy. Mother of James Signorotti (Raynelle) of Mascoutah, IL; David Signorotti (Kelly) of Los Banos and John Signorotti (Terri) of San Antonio, TX. Grandmother of Greggory, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Brandon, Meghan, Stephanie, Amanda, Makayla...

Oct 4, 2013

Phyllis Salgado 80, passed away at home on Friday, October 4, 2013. Daughter of the late Nachito and Ruth Gamino. Mother of Michael Salgado, Ophelia Pequeno and Patricia Granados all of Gilroy and the late Ernie and Raul Salgado. Grandmother of 22. Great-grandmother of 57. Great-great grandmother of 7. Sister of Alfonso and Paul Gamino and Jennie Salgado all of...

Oct 4, 2013

Cruciano D. Gallo, age 77, passed away on Oct. 4, 2013 in Salinas, CA. He is survived by his loving wife Rebecca of 53 years, daughter Marianne and son in law Chris North, sons, Anthony and Paul Gallo, sister Catherine Fitzpatrick, brother John Gallo, granddaughters Hope, Carina and Natalie and many extended family members and friends. He worked as a...

Oct 4, 2013

Mary L. Garcia, 84, of Gilroy, passed away from a lengthy illness on Oct. 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Garcia and brother Albert Frugoli Sr. She is survived by her children Duane and Stella Garcia of Gilroy, Skip and Judy Bloom of Gilroy, Yvonne and Michael Green of Gilroy. She is the grandmother of...

Oct 3, 2013

Alice "Iona" Patton, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her Gilroy residence, last Thursday morning. She was the center of her family and will be missed by all who were touched by her sweet smile and gentle spirit. Iona is survived by her daughters; Michele Rundle, Dia (Michael) Hoshida, and Loretta (David) Weinkam; grandchildren Stephen (Emily) Hoshida,...

Oct 3, 2013

Gi Gi passed away on October 3rd, 2013 in Gilroy. She was born in Victoria, B.C. on August 2nd, 1921 to John and Nellie Marmo. She grew up in Watsonville, California. She married Robert Greene on April 22, 1941. He passed away tragically in 1956. She is survived by her daughter Roberta Bertero and her son Michael (Carolyn) Greene. Her...

Oct 2, 2013

Vigil service 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Mission San Juan Bautista. Funeral Mass will begin 1:30 pm, Monday, October 7, 2013 also at Mission San Juan Bautista. Burial to follow at San Juan Bautista District Cemetery.

Sep 30, 2013

Private Family Services held.

Sep 29, 2013

Beverly Marlene Auser, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Dennis Auser. She is survived by her loving children, Linda (Todd) Davis and Mark Auser; dearest grandchildren, Ryan Davis, Brittany Robertson, Lauren and Kevin Auser and great-grandchildren, Evan and Ava Robertson. She is also survived by several nieces...

Sep 28, 2013

Monya Passed away in Gilroy, CA on September 28, 2013. She is survived by her 2 children, daughter Roberta Boward (Chuck) of San Jose, son Alan Collins of Gilroy, CA and predeceased by her son Rick Collins and survived by her daughter-in-law Linda of Toppenish, WA and 2 granddaughters. No funeral services per her request.