Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Joseph Richard Viviano
Aug 10, 2013
Dearly beloved brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend, Joseph Viviano passed away after suffering with prostate cancer and kidney failure. He was the second born son to Joseph and Vivian Viviano in San Jose Ca. He attended St. Mary's School, graduated from Gilroy High School and Gavilan College. He always had a good grade point average throughout his...
Elisa Romero Ruiz
Aug 9, 2013
Elisa Ruiz, 83 of Gilroy Passed away Friday, August 09, 2013 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Wife of the late Jess Ruiz (1984). Mother of Jess Ruiz of Gilroy, Robert Ruiz (Julie) of San Jose and Michael Ruiz (Janean) of Morgan Hill. Loving Grandmother of Jaclyn Puga (Christopher), Jennifer Ruiz and Lauren Ruiz all of San Francisco; David...
Kimberly O. Ordaz
Aug 9, 2013
Kimberly Ordaz, 55 passed away peacefully at her home Friday, August 9, 2013 surrounded by her family. Wife of Chris Ordaz of Gilroy. Mother of Kaylyn and Claire Ordaz of Gilroy. Daughter of Judith Cleland (Bill) of Little Rock, AR; Orval Adair(Charlene) of Gilroy. Sister of Kenneth Adair of Hayward, CA. Preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Adair. Daughter-in-law...
Jose Manuel Tovar
Aug 6, 2013
Vigil Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 7:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, August 16, 2013 - 3:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Lucy L. Bravo
Aug 4, 2013
Lucy L. Bravo passed away Aug. 4, 2013 in Los Banos with her husband Vincent of 68 years by her side. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, daughter and several siblings. She is survived by children, Rosemary (John) Dyson, Emily (Doug) Barrett, Luci (Dave) Wood and Marc Bravo. She is also survived by sisters, Jennie Sendjas, Carmen...
Ricky (Jojo) Joseph Yago
Aug 4, 2013
JoJo passed away in San Jose, CA on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Survived by his mother, Dominica Pantoja and her husband, Adrian, brothers and sisters, Maureen, Narcy (Albert), Michael (Tracy), Donna (Joe), Marina, Eddie, Lorraine, Leonard and Debbie, 36 nephews and nieces and many cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Louis Yago. Visitation will be Monday, August 12, 2013...
Sara "I'M The Baby" Alaniz Salinas
Aug 2, 2013
If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever. Wife of Jose Hector Salinas (deceased). Loving Mother of Sarah Elizabeth and spouse Geff Malone. Proud grandmother to Jordan, Adam, and Gigi Malone. Favorite Aunt to the rest of us. Born in Mission Texas to the late Roque & Sara...
Salvador Franco
Aug 2, 2013
Salvador Franco, Jr. age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 2, 2013 in Gilroy. He is the beloved husband of Stephanie Franco for 72 years. Loving father to Pat (Charlie) Mendez and Thomas (Mae) Franco. Devoted Grandpa of Mark (Stacy) Carpenter (San Jose), Doug Carpenter (San Jose), Jennifer Franco (Reno) and Amanda Franco (Hollister) and Great...
Mary B. Solakian
Aug 1, 2013
Mary B. Solakian, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late George Solakian, Jr. of Sunnyvale; loving mother of George (Cindy) Solakian of Gilroy, John Solakian of Guam; dearest yaiyai of Nicholas of St. Helena and Alexis of Gilroy; dear sister of Charles Samellas of Columbia, S. Carolina...
Mary Ann Perino
Jul 29, 2013
Mary Ann Perino, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 29, 2013 in San Jose, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Perino. She was the beloved mother of Richard (Patti) and Stan (Sue) Perino, loving grandmother of Justin and Jason Perino, Jeannine (Stephen) Ostoja, and great-grandmother of Logan and...
Inger Wallace
Jul 28, 2013
Born in Norway, Inger escaped shortly after the Nazi occupation in 1940, traveling alone, for the most part, for nearly two months through war-torn Europe and eventually joining her fiancé, George in Italy where they were able to get passage on the last ship allowed through the Strait of Gibraltar to America. They lived first in San Francisco, moved to...
Eunice Edna Jones
Jul 22, 2013
Eunice Edna Jones passed away July 22, 2013 in Gilroy. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jones; survived by her children John H. Miller III (Yolanda) and Edna Lynch; grandmother of John H. Miller IV (Julie), Cherie Hanni (Rob), Bruce Lynch and Jason Lynch; great grandmother of Gabrielle, Amanda, Jazlyn, Thomas, Sierra and Cole. Per Eunice's wishes...
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