Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

Joanne May Corona passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 67, surrounded by her children and family.

Jody, as she was known by those closest to her, was born on January 13, 1957, to George Parks and Elsie Parks Charlson at St. Luke Hospital in Pasadena, California. Jody met the love her life,...

Oct 22, 2024

Rhonda Brummitt, 56, of Gilroy, California, passed away on October 22, 2024, after a courageous three-year battle with breast cancer. Born on December 3, 1967, Rhonda's life was defined by love, strength, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

Rhonda is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Paul Brummitt; her daughter, Kaitlin Deans...

Oct 21, 2024

Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Bernice "B" Eleonora Jaster Bode, 103, passed away peacefully with family by her side following a short illness.

She was the second child born to Nora and Herb Jaster on their farm near Medford, MN. She leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Angie Bode and John Bois, grandchildren, Julie Bruce,...

Oct 12, 2024

Michael Conway Kennedy, 77, of Gilroy, California, passed away on October 12 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Michael (Mike) was born on October 15, 1946 in Gilroy, California the son of Mark Edgar Kennedy and Jeanne Fischer Kennedy.

Mike graduated from Gilroy High School in 1964, then went on to Santa Clara University,...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Abigail (Abby) Jean Paulson. Abby was born on July 9, 2004, in San Jose, CA and left us far too soon on October 12, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Abby was a lifelong resident of Morgan Hill and graduated from Live Oak...

Oct 8, 2024

Ron, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. A devoted father, grandfather, and friend, Ron touched the lives of many throughout his long and fulfilling life.

Born in Joliet, Illinois, near Chicago, Ron moved with his family to San Jose at the age of 4. He...

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Oct 5, 2024

John Awbrey passed away on October 5, 2024, at his home in Gilroy.  He was born in Exeter, CA in 1955  and moved to San Martin in elementary school. He attended Live Oak High School (class of 1974) and attended Gavilan College.  He and his wife Marilyn Lico were married in 1979.

John loved Lake Tahoe, riding...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with a heavy heart, we share the sudden passing of our mother, Martha Beatriz Cardenas Hernandez on October 3rd, 2024, in Gilroy, California. She was the heart and soul of our family.

Martha was born on October 2nd, 1949, in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico to Luis and Rebecca Cardenas. She grew up in a large family...

Oct 1, 2024

In loving memory of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend, Gail Ann Dettman who has left us to be with the Lord.

She was born in Bethesda, Maryland to her parents Robert and Janette Dettman who met in the Navy.

Though Gail battled with Multiple Sclerosis most of her adult life, she did...

Sep 29, 2024

Victor Fred Lase, 100, previously from Gilroy, California, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 at his home in Discovery Bay, California.

Victor was born on April 16, 1924 on a farm just outside of Bancroft, Nebraska.  His early education was at the Lutheran Church School in Bancroft.  He grew up as the youngest child of Hans...

Sep 28, 2024

Don Earl McCleve, M.D., (94), of Monte Sereno, passed away on September 28, 2024, in Bellingham, Washington, at the home of his oldest son, Todd. He was happily married for sixty years to Beverly Stern McCleve before her passing in 2020.

Originally from Holbrook, Arizona, he moved to California to attend Stanford University and Stanford Medical School,...

Sep 27, 2024

Leolie May Gaerlan Konopka, age 59, resident of Gilroy, battled cancer for over a decade before peacefully passing the morning of 9/27/24.

Leolie was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and beloved friend. She worked for both O'Connor Hospital and Saint Louise Regional Hospital, working in all departments of the lab, and was currently a blood bank...

Sep 27, 2024

Patricia Alvey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and dear friend, passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy, California on September 27th,2024.

Pat was born in Sac City, Iowa, on January 29th, 1935, to Don Colburn and Ann Arthur Colburn. Pat and her mother moved to Longmont, Colorado, when she was about 7 years old, to be...

Sep 22, 2024

Andres S. Amezcua born on Nov. 2nd 1933 and Peacefully passed in his home with his closest family members: wife, daughter and first grandson, on September 22nd, 2024. He was diagnosed with CHF in early 2023 and suffered condition and sustained 4 myocardial infarctions, but maintained a good and optimistic spirit for life.

He was married to...

Sep 19, 2024

Marylou Zamaripa, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept.19, 2024 with her daughter and loved ones by her side. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 14,1952. The Zamaripa family moved to Gilroy, CA in 1964 where she resided all her life.

Marylou was preceded in death by her son, Eleazar Rodriguez Jr. (aka...

Sep 19, 2024

Berta Julia Garibay, was graced by our heavenly father to live on Earth 74 years, 9 months and 14 days. Born in El Centro, California she moved to Gilroy and has been a resident since middle school until her passing on September 19th 2024. She is survived and will be missed by her children Jose Hernandez, Sandy Hernandez, Monica...

Sep 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sarah Aceves, who left us on September 19, 2024 following complications after taking a fall at home.

Born 95 years ago in Gilroy where she spent her entire life, she married Lupe Aceves, her high school sweetheart, in 1949. Sarah had a passion for gardening, reading,...