Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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