Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jesse Emmanuel Silos

Jesse Emmanuel Silos

Apr 3, 2013

Visitation will begin 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2013 with a Vigil service at 7:00 pm both at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth St., Gilroy, CA. Burial will take place 10:00 am Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First St., Gilroy, CA.

Bette Jane Settrini

Bette Jane Settrini

Mar 30, 2013

Bette J. Settrini passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, March 30, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Hollister, CA on August 7, 1926 and moved to Gilroy when she was a year old. She attended Gilroy schools and graduated from Gilroy High School. Bette retired from the State of...

Raul E. Ramirez

Raul E. Ramirez

Mar 30, 2013

Memorial service for Raul E. Ramirez will be held 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth St., Gilroy, CA 95020.

Jan Frederik Schimscheimer

Jan Frederik Schimscheimer

Mar 26, 2013

Jan Frederik Schimscheimer, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, 79, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2013, in Emerald Hills, California. He was known as Frits by all who knew him. Frits was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on April 23, 1933, to Jan Frederik Schimscheimer and Teetje Komen. He grew up in a family marked by great resilience, strength, and...

Dorothy H. Jensen

Dorothy H. Jensen

Mar 23, 2013

Dorothy H. Jensen, age 94, passed away in Gilroy, CA on March 23, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL. She was a resident of Morgan Hill, CA. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:30 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, IL followed by burial at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, IL....

Nicholas Gregory Stroppa

Nicholas Gregory Stroppa

Mar 22, 2013

Nicholas Gregory Stroppa passed away quietly on March 22, 2013. He fought valiantly in his battle with Osteo Sarcoma , forever, hopeful till the end. He was a man of many talents, ideas, and a quick wit. He was surrounded by friends, some old, some new, and some of which were family. Above all, he was a man who looked...

Geraldine (Geri) Filice Johansen

Geraldine (Geri) Filice Johansen

Mar 22, 2013

Geri Johansen passed away peacefully at the age of 70 in Gilroy. She was the wife of the late Laurence (Larry) Johansen a former Captain with the Salinas Fire Fighters, sister to Gennaro (Kathy) Filice, James Filice (Sue), and Mark (Diana) Filice. She was preceded in death by her parents Adolph (Eddie) Filice and Jennie Filice. Geri adored her nieces...

Susanna S. Filice

Susanna S. Filice

Mar 20, 2013

Susanna Filice was born February 4, 1921 in Gilroy, CA. She passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was preceeded in death by her parents Antonio and Angelina FIlice of Hollister, her husband Joseph Filice, and her sister Theresa DeLorenzo of Gilroy. She is survived by her niece Emily Paige (Mike), and nephews...

Dale Boice Connell

Dale Boice Connell

Mar 18, 2013

Dale Boice Connell: Born 5-3-1914 on a farm in Alexandria, SD, died peacefully at his home in Gilroy on 3-18-2013. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth; siblings; Dorothy (Buck) Boone, Wilbur, Winnie (Bob) Gubser, Gilbert, and Glenn. He served the U S Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. Moved to Gilroy in 1947; was on the School Board,...

Sylvia Florence Beatty

Sylvia Florence Beatty

Mar 17, 2013

Sylvia Florence Beatty of Gilroy went to be with our Lord March 17, 2013. She was 98 years young! Sylvia is survived by her loving daughter Jean Fortino, son, Jerry Barker of Redding, CA., son-in-law, Jim Fortino and her sister, Julia Thorton also of Redding, CA. Sylvia was the proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren: Karen Covington, Louie Fortino, Jennifer Hardenbrook,...

Querino Zanatta

Querino Zanatta

Mar 13, 2013

Querino Zanatta was born on Nov. 11, 1925 in Castroville, CA and passed away on March 13, 2013 in Morgan Hill, CA at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Zanatta for 49 years. Loving father of Diana (Eldon) Chappell, Joann (Joe) Urdiales and Nancy Zanatta. Dearest grandfather of Eric Chappell (Monique Lozano), Ryan...

Elaine Marie Lapeer

Elaine Marie Lapeer

Mar 12, 2013

Born in Caro, Michigan and passed away in Morgan Hill, CA from complications of diabetes and heart problems. She was married to Walter LaPeer for 62 years. She leaves behind her loving daughters Kathy Sulaiman of California and Karen LaPeer of Oregon. She will be forever in our fond memories.

Genaro I. Perez

Genaro I. Perez

Mar 11, 2013

Genaro I. Perez was born in Mexico on November 26, 1926 and passed away at the age of 86 in Gilroy, California on March 11, 2013. Private viewing for immediate family only. Should you wish to send condolences to the family you may do so to Viktoria Weiler c/o Genaro Perez at 9053 Brittany Court, Gilroy, CA 95020.

Kristine Ann Barret

Kristine Ann Barret

Mar 10, 2013

Kristine, a talented artist, studied at Gavilan and Foothill colleges before becoming ill in 1981. She loved all creatures great and small and never met a person who was not her friend.

Steven J. Britton

Steven J. Britton

Mar 10, 2013

Steven John Britton, 53, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 in his home following a long illness. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Jill (Wilson) Britton; his children, Eric Britton, Nicole Britton, William Britton, Mackenzie Britton, Colton Britton, and Stevie Britton; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler, Wyatt, Brooklyn, Penelope, and Sloan; his siblings, Sandy Britton, Greg Britton and Mike Britton; and...

Allysa Ma Chavez-Perez

Allysa Ma Chavez-Perez

Mar 3, 2013

Allysa Chavez-Perez 17, passed away in Gilroy Sunday, March 3, 2013. Daughter of Sonia Chavez (Eddie Yanez) of Gilroy and Jim Perez of Minnesota. Sister of Cynthia, Gabriel, Manuel and Isabella all of Gilroy. Granddaughter of Yolanda & Paul Chavez of Morgan Hill. Great-granddaughter of Carlos & Rachel Sanchez of Gilroy. Niece of Elizabeth Chavez and Paul-Michael Chavez both of...

Vin Von

Vin Von

Mar 2, 2013

Funeral Services Saturday, March 10, 2013 - 2:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Angel Duarte Figueroa

Angel Duarte Figueroa

Mar 2, 2013

Memorial Mass Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy.

William "Bill" Edward Donahue

William "Bill" Edward Donahue

Mar 1, 2013

William " Bill" Donahue, 75, of Gilroy passed away at his home Friday, March 1, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in New Limerick, Maine and moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1954. He and wife of 38 years, Mary moved to Gilroy in 1990. They owned and operated a successful business in San Jose for...

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