Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Cruciano Domnick Gallo

Cruciano Domnick Gallo

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...

Mary Lena Garcia

Mary Lena Garcia

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...

Iona Patton

Iona Patton

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,...

Giovanna "Gigi" Nell Marion Greene

Giovanna "Gigi" Nell Marion Greene

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...

Maria Chavez Garcia

Maria Chavez Garcia

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.

Anna Specht

Anna Specht

Sep 30, 2013

Private Family Services held.

Beverly Marlene Auser

Beverly Marlene Auser

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...

Monya A. Collins

Monya A. Collins

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.

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...

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