Linda Rose Giretti
May 8, 2013
Linda Giretti a native of Gilroy died May 8, 2013 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Giretti. She is survived by son, Harry A. Giretti and Kristine of Gilroy, daughters and son-in-laws Diane and Winn Robinson of Gilroy, Karen and Bob Dennis of Gilroy. Granddaughter and husbands, Tammy Minolli, Hydie and...
Mercedes P. Sanchez
May 8, 2013
Mercedes P. Sanchez was born August 28, 1926 in Cadiz, Spain. She arrived in America after corresponding, meeting and finally marrying her wonderful husband, Thomas (Tommy) Joseph Sanchez of Gilroy on April 30th, 1954. Tommy preceded her in death in 1999. Mercedes gently passed to be with the Lord on May 8, 2013, being lovingly guided hand in hand by...
Doris Mae Marovich
May 7, 2013
Doris Mae Marovich was born May 19, 1925. She gently passed from this life May 7th 2013. Devoted daughter to Gilbert and Alma Reine (deceased). Cherished sister to Roy Reine, Herman Reine, Ralf Renie, Wilbur Renie, Ada Sullivan, Helen Thorstansen (deceased) Survived by sisters Myrtle Porter of Santa Rosa and Marjorie Smith of Woodland. Beloved wife and adventurous world travel...
Roy H.E, Dale
May 7, 2013
He passed away in peace at home, after a short bout with illness. Roy lived a long and fruitful life in San Rafael, Gilroy, San Francisco, Marin City, San Anselmo, Willits, Rohnert Park, Fremont, back to Gilroy and then finally in Santa Rosa to be near his four children. Roy was married to Phyllis Eileen Williams Dale for 48 years....
Silvina Afonso Bettencourt
May 5, 2013
Silvina Afonso Bettencourt was born in 1920 in Beira, Sao Jorge in the Azores Islands. She arrived in America in 1951 with her three young children, joining her husband with dreams of a better life. Settling in Gilroy, CA she led a simpler life than most, growing the majority of her own produce and livestock at her home. She had...
Benjamin Heredia Cerda
May 5, 2013
Vigil Service will be Monday, May 13, 2013 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.
Phyllis Duden
May 5, 2013
Memorial Mass Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 11:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, King City, CA Graveside Services Friday, May 10, 2013 - 1:00 PM at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy, CA
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...