Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Theodore Louis Brennan

Theodore Louis Brennan

Sep 26, 2013

Graveside Services Friday October 5, 2013 in Milton, Florida.

John "Al" Awbrey

John "Al" Awbrey

Sep 25, 2013

Funeral Services Monday, September 30, 2013 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 2:00 PM at Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, CA

Alice Irene Santos

Alice Irene Santos

Sep 24, 2013

Dear wife of the Late Elmer J. Santos, mother of Joan DeVine Cominos (deceased) and Mark Britzius. Step mother of Pauline (Jim) Lemberger, Betty Lou (Charles) Elder, and Roger (Kathy) Santos. Grandmother of Naiya Cominos, Argie (CAPT Timothy) Callaham. Step grandmother of Lori (Steve) Jeske, Steve (Barbara) Lemberger, Lisa Low, Kristy (Mitch) Bourdet, Greg (Pita) Elder, Cathy (Andy) Watt, Leanne...

Duane S. Anderson

Duane S. Anderson

Sep 21, 2013

Memorial Services will be held at the Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 De Witt Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Duane was born in Olympia, WA. He graduated from the University of Washington in June of 1956 with his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Two weeks later he married Harriet Lee Hastie in...

Mildred Louise Otis

Mildred Louise Otis

Sep 20, 2013

Graveside services 10:00 am Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Gavilan Hills Memorial park, Gilroy.

Pete M. Garcia

Pete M. Garcia

Sep 20, 2013

Pete M. Garcia passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on September 20, 2013. He was born in Bakersfield, California to Jose and Juanita Garcia. Pete Garcia was a beloved friend, mentor and supporter of many in the Gilroy and Morgan Hill community. He never met a stranger and always shared a kind word and his warm...

Gerald H. Hubert

Gerald H. Hubert

Sep 18, 2013

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First St., Gilroy. Casual attire welcomed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gilroy Historical Society or The Gilroy American Legion, Post 217.

Thomas Anthony Straub

Thomas Anthony Straub

Sep 12, 2013

Thomas Anthony Straub, age 77, of Gilroy passed away September 12, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and had resided in California over 50 years. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 49 years and sons Thomas, Jr (Keri) Littleton, Colorado, Craig (Erin) Gilroy, and Steven, Las Vegas, Nevada; Grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob, Sean, Owen...

Maria Zabala

Maria Zabala

Sep 1, 2013

Visitation beginning Wednesday, September 11th from 5:00 - 9:00 pm; Funeral Service Thursday, September 12th at 1:00 pm all at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Carol Sue Manrubia

Carol Sue Manrubia

Aug 31, 2013

Carol Sue McMasters Manrubia was born on November 11, 1947 in San Mateo, CA to Edward McMasters and Esther Olson. She passed away peacefully on August 31, 2013 surrounded by her family in San Jose, CA. She was preceded in death by both parents and her sister Frances McMasters Bloemker. Carol was the youngest of four girls. She is survived...

Victoria Plasencia

Victoria Plasencia

Aug 30, 2013

Victoria Plasencia, 85, died Friday August 30, 2013. She was born to the late Manuela and Cruz Paredes, Jan. 18, 1928, in Crystal City, TX. She married Guadalupe Plasencia in 1953, and they lived together in San Jose, CA until he passed. Victoria is survived by five children: Gabriel Plasencia, Walter Plasencia, of San Jose; Ernie Plasencia and Vickie Reed,...

Dolores Bettencourt

Dolores Bettencourt

Aug 28, 2013

Dolores passed away August 28, 2013 at age 80 peacefully surrounded by family and friends at home. She is survived by her sons, Bobby (MJ) and Lester (Darcy), daughter Tarasa "Penny" Bettencourt, sister Linda (Jerry) Page, sister-in-law Brenda Moore and 9 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Manuel L. Bettencourt, son Manuel Jr, grandson Dustin, brothers...

Lillian E. (Solak) Hobson

Lillian E. (Solak) Hobson

Aug 24, 2013

Lillian E. Hobson, 94, passed peacefully into life everlasting with her Heavenly Father at her home in Morgan Hill with her daughter, Jade Hobson Elson and her son-in-law, Jon Elson, by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert R. Hobson for 49 years, the loving mother of Jade A. (Jon) Elson and the late Terrel R....

Mayra Santibanez

Mayra Santibanez

Aug 24, 2013

Funeral Services Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 12:00 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA.

Judith (Judy) E. Moncla

Judith (Judy) E. Moncla

Aug 24, 2013

Judy passed peacefully on Saturday, August 24th at her home in Morgan Hill, California. At her side when she passed were her husband Byron Moncla, daughter Deborah Morton-Padilla, and son David Yee. Judy is also survived by her youngest son Michel Moncla, four grandchildren Kaitlyn Yee, Maggie Yee, Shawn Moncla, and Scarlet Moncla, and favorite son-in-law Manny Padilla. She was...

Pauline (Polly) Coughlan

Pauline (Polly) Coughlan

Aug 20, 2013

Pauline (Polly) Coughlan was born May 25, 1919 in Redwood City, Calif. She was the fifth of six children born to Florence and John O'Brien. Polly attended Mt. Carmel elementary school, Notre Dame Belmont High School and San Jose State University. She married Jim Coughlan after WWII and had three children, Molly, Nan and Peggy. She was predeceased by her...

Jose M. Ramirez

Jose M. Ramirez

Aug 17, 2013

Vigil Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 6:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, August 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy.

Jeanie Wong Young

Jeanie Wong Young

Aug 16, 2013

In loving memory of Jeanie Wong Young who passed away on August 16, 2013. Jeanie was an inspiration to all who knew her and her courageous spirit will never be forgotten. Jeanie was born and raised in Los Angeles to the late Hong Wong and Wan Shee Wong. She worked and attended college in Southern California. She met her lifetime...

Jesse A. Moreno

Jesse A. Moreno

Aug 14, 2013

Jesse A Moreno " Pops " passed away on Aug.14 2013. Jesse Moreno was born June 22 1955 in Corpus Christi Texas, and later moved to Gilroy Ca, Pops will be deeply missed by his daughter Brenda Moreno Wagoner and son Alvaro J Moreno, and by his family and friends. Jesse has touch all our lives in a special way,...

Martha Griselda Ramirez

Martha Griselda Ramirez

Aug 13, 2013

Vigil Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 1:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

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