Melissa Ann Edwards
May 4, 2013
The journey to never-ending peace and rest for Melissa Ann Edwards was completed in the early morning hours of May 4th, 2013 as she graduated to the next phase of existence peacefully in her sleep. The relatives and friends of Melissa and her family are invited to attend the Funeral Service of the former in Gilroy at Habing Family Funeral...
Cynthia Lu Barnes Rodrigues
May 3, 2013
CYNTHIA LU BARNES RODRIGUES 56, of Gilroy passed away after short illness. Wife of LeRoy J. Rodrigues of Gilroy. Mother of Chad Rodrigues of Gilroy. Daughter of Carol Barnes of Poughkeepsie, NY and the late Gerald Barnes. Sister of Bruce Barnes and his wife, Linda of Salt Point, NY and Steven Barnes and his wife, Pamela of Harwich, MA. Aunt...
Socorro M. Corona
May 1, 2013
Visitation Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 4:oo P.M. followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. both at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be Friday, May 10, 2013 12:30 P.M. at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mark Everett Ealey
Apr 30, 2013
MARK E. EALEY born June 13, 1926 and passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 after a short illness. Husband of Martha Stutsman Ealey. Also survived by the mother of his children, Ruth Keenan Ealey. Father of Michael K. Ealey, Tovah G. Ealey and Roger K. Ealey. Grandfather of Shanita, Maya and Jada Ealey. Brother of Leon Ealey. Preceded in death...
Jess F. Vargas
Apr 29, 2013
Husband of the late Theresa Vargas. Father of Jess Vargas (Linda), Mario Vargas (Camille), Gary Vargas and David Vargas (Jennifer) all of Gilroy. Grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Jonathan, Brittany, McKenna, Winter, Paris and Jacob Vargas all of Gilroy. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Vigil Wednesday, May 8, 2013 – 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday,...
Bruce Wayne Mah, Sr.
Apr 26, 2013
Bruce Wayne Mah, Sr. Passed away at his son's home Friday, April 26th surrounded by his family and friends. He was 63 years old. Born in Palo Alto, CA, Bruce started his own furniture company at the age of 18. He moved his business from San Jose to Gilroy where it continues to be run by his sons. Bruce was...
Max Karel Fisser
Apr 26, 2013
Max Fisser, 56, passed away at home on Friday, April 26, 2013, after a battle with liver cancer. He was born on Sept 6, 1956 in Amsterdam, Netherlands and lived in the Bay Area for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Colleen Enright, his children Tiffiny Mitchell, Chris, Daniel, Robert, and Josie Fisser, his...
Biserka Katalinic Kirigin Chargin
Apr 26, 2013
Biserka Katalinic Kirigin Chargin was born November 13, 1920 in Kastel Novi, Croatia. She passed away at home April 26, 2013. Biserka's parents Vilma and Damjan Katalinic, who was a businessman and vintner in Kastel Novi. She is the last survivor of the six Katalinic siblings. Biserka attended the University of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia, where she met Nikola Kirigin...
Lynn Laizure Noto
Apr 26, 2013
Lynn Laizure Noto passed away Friday at the age of 59 in Gilroy, where she had lived for 54 years. She leaves behind husband Ben, son Kevin and daughter Melissa. A viewing will be held at 11:00 am on Friday May 3rd at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy. Funeral Mass at St Mary's Church will follow at 2:00 pm.
Domingo Silos Armendariz
Apr 21, 2013
Domingo Silos Armendariz left this world the morning of Sunday, April 21, 2013. It was Domingo's wish that he pass on at home and be surrounded by his loved ones in his last moments. He also requested Indigenous song and ceremony in the tradition of his ancestors, which were provided by family, local drum circles and elders. "Mingo" led a...
Maria G. Valdez
Apr 21, 2013
Maria G. Valdez, 91 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her surviving children; Alice (Roger) Alfaro, Margaret (Larry) Padron, Elvia Silva, Mariano (Fran) Valdez, Fernie (Cindy) Valdez, Lolly (Ruby) Diaz, Carlos Jr. (Lynda) Valdez, Linda (Raul) Martinez, John (Terri) Valdez, Daniel Valdez, many grandchildren, great and great great...
Joy Stevens Tomasini Goehring
Apr 21, 2013
Joy, daughter of Walter Marion Stevens and Gladys Anita Wilson of Gilroy passed away after battling cancer for several years. Wife of the late Ed Goehring. Survived by the father of her four children, David M. Tomasini. Mother of David J. Tomasini (Jana) of Aromas, CA , Jan Fraser (Dennis) of Hollister, Jeff Tomasini (Gina) of Hollister and the late...
Antonio Gois Perry
Apr 13, 2013
Antonio passed away April 13th surrounded by his family. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, IFDES and Our Lady of Fatima of Gilroy. He worked for National Fiberglass Corporation for 32 years. He leaves behind his wife Sabina, brother & sister in law, George & Olivia Perry and his niece and nephew in law, Elizabeth & Gino Rosa....
Hermenegildo (Herman) Nava Carrillo
Apr 12, 2013
At the age of 53, Herman took his last breath surrounded by his two sons, wife, and mother. He bravely fought a long 5 ½ year battle with cancer and even when it became terminal he maintained his independence, inspiring many. Rather than complain about the changes he was going through, he simply put his fate in God's hands and...
John Serafin Laranjo
Apr 11, 2013
On April 11, 2013, beloved husband, father and grandfather Johnny, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Patricia, two sons, Mark (Annette) and Lance (Candra) Laranjo and daughter Kimberly Jackson. He is also survived by his sisters Annie Fialho, Irene Stafford, Mary and Adeline Laranjo; his grandchildren, Sydney Locke, Nicole Flemming, Ashley...
Maria Mendoza Cera
Apr 11, 2013
Vigil Friday, April 19, 2013 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin earlier in the day at 1:00 on Friday. Funeral Mass Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Paul S. Eaton Jr.
Apr 10, 2013
Paul S. Eaton Jr., 71 resident of Gilroy/Galt passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 following a battle with Parkinson's Disease. Husband of the late Janice Eaton (2011). Loving son of Pauline Eaton of Gilroy. Loving father of Chris Eaton (Mia) of Gilroy and Stacie Epling (Jason) of Galt,CA. Dear grandfather of Alfred Eaton, Army Specialist Brent Eaton and Tyler Eaton...
Barbara Chisholm Blake
Apr 7, 2013
Barbara was born in Pendleton, Oregon, but was raised in Walla Walla, Washington. She met Emmons Blake at Antioch College in Ohio and they were married in 1944. They lived in the San Diego area while Emmons served in the U.S. Navy, then moved to San Luis Obispo in order for him to complete his studies at Cal Poly. They...
Almarie Simpson
Apr 4, 2013
Almarie Simpson died on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at the age of 83. She is missed. She loved fiercely. She married the love of her life, Orvil Simpson, at 18 years old and hardly spent a night apart throughout their 65-year marriage. She had an uncanny ability to leverage pennies into financial security with a razor sharp intellect, rapier wit...
Julie Molina
Apr 4, 2013
Visitation will begin Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM with Funeral Services at 3:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.