Kim Elizabeth Nunez
Jan 14, 2013
Kim Elizabeth Nunez entered into eternal rest on Monday morning while her loved ones held her hands and she held their hearts. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and grammie. Daughter of James and Toni Loveday, Daughter in law to Crespin Nunez Sr. and sister to Mark Loveday, sister in law Brenda, and Marcelle Loveday. Kim was preceded in...
George Michael Swanson
Jan 13, 2013
George M. Swanson passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. Husband of Barbara A. Swanson of Gilroy. Father of Tammy Jenanyan (Scott) of Fresno and Stephanie Gwinn (Tyson) of Hollister. Grandfather of Emilee, Ani and Lily Jenanyan; Deven & Kailey Gwinn. Memorial Services Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 11:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Donations in George's memory may be...
Ian Andrew Macfarlane
Jan 12, 2013
Ian Macfarlane was born in San Francisco, to the late David Macfarlane and the late Claire Buletti Macfarlane. He was a long time Gilroy resident and had many close friends. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends, great sense of humor, and his love of sports and music. He is survived by his brother Duncan Macfarlane...
Stephen Ralph Stuckey
Jan 11, 2013
Stephen Ralph Stuckey, age 70, of Gilroy, California, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on March 4, 1942 in Newton, Kansas, the son of Ruben Ralph Stuckey and Esther Jane Schwartz Stuckey. During his early childhood, Steve spent considerable time on the family farms where he gained a...
Bonnie Jinkins Colbert
Jan 8, 2013
Bonnie Jinkins Colbert, age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 8. She is survived by her husband Richard, sister Barbara, daughter Beth, son Robert, daughter-in-law Lisa and grandchildren Ian and Sabrina. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to the the Tower Foundation of San Jose State University and direct it to...
Bryan Wesley Diaz
Jan 7, 2013
Bryan Wesley Diaz was born on July 9th, 1983 in Mountain View, California. He was raised in Gilroy, California, and graduated from Gilroy High School and Sonoma State University with a Bachelor's degree in psychology. After graduation Bryan lived in Los Angeles and worked with autistic children. Shortly thereafter he settled in Portland Oregon and worked as a crisis intervention...
Margaret Dawn Buckley
Jan 5, 2013
Wife of the late Edward Buckley. Mother of Patricia Tartaglia of Morgan Hill and Michael Buckley of Virginia. Loving Grandmother. Funeral Services Tuesday January 8, 2013 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.
Luise Prather Brooks
Jan 5, 2013
Luise Prather Brooks passed away peacefully Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her assisted living residence in Gilroy, California. She was a strong independent woman and enjoyed many travels. She loved the San Francisco Giants. She was an avid reader and enjoyed listening to KGO radio everyday and also loved to read the Enquirer! Her daily routine included a gin and...
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Furtado
Jan 1, 2013
Barbara "Bobbie" Furtado, passed away January 1, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Mother of Dina Ferrari (Jeff) of San Jose. Grandmother of Madison and Lucile Ferrari of San Jose. Sister of Ron & Ken Furtado of Gilroy. Also survived by many nieces and nephew. Daughter of the late Louie & Virginia Furtado. Rosary Saturday, January 5, 2013 –2:00 PM at...
Sally Maureen Daley
Jan 1, 2013
Born in San Jose, married to Gary (Moe) Daley (deceased 2008) for 55 years. Survived by sons Craig and Chris Daley, daughter Alison Brook and grandchildren Brittni, Brent, Joseph, Joshua, Jacob, Beau and Wyatt. Sally was co-founder of Daley's Drywall in 1963 that continues today in its 50th year, Sally was essential to the early success of the company. In...
Elpidio Morales Jr.
Dec 31, 2012
He is survived by his daughter Elyssa Morales of Greeley Colorado, step-daughters, Denise and Filicia Martinez both of Greeley, Colorado; grandfather of 11 all of Colorado. He is the son of Manuela and step-son of Emilio Castillo of Gilroy; brother of Julia Benitez and Jenny (Camilo) De La Cueva. He also was uncle to numerous nephews and nieces. He is...
Patricia Jean Hershberger
Dec 25, 2012
Resident of Gilroy Former Resident of Santa Cruz Patricia Jean Hershberger passed away peacefully at home on Christmas day, ending her struggle with cancer. She engaged life to the fullest extent possible, and that approach touched those whose paths crossed hers. Patricia grew up in Fresno, CA., graduated from McLane High School, then attended Fresno City College. After marriage to...
Katherine "Dia" Elizabeth Crooker
Dec 22, 2012
Katherine "Dia" Crooker, 48, of Gilroy passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Wife of Jon Crooker of Gilroy. Mother of Timothy & Benjamin Crooker of Gilroy. Daughter of Patricia Gomez of Morgan Hill. Sister of James Gomez of Vacaville, CA. Grandaughter of Inger Wallace of Morgan Hill. Preceded in death by her father, Thomas Gomez and...
Shirley E. Wardell
Dec 15, 2012
Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 20, 2012, 11:00 A.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.
Julia L.L. Inman
Dec 10, 2012
Funeral Services Friday, December 14, 2012 - 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Cynthia Ojeda Brooks
Dec 10, 2012
Cynthia Ojeda Brooks, age 53, passed away Dec. 10, 2012 surrounded by her family in San Jose, CA. She is the beloved wife of Fred J. Brooks, III: loving mother of Carlos Alvarado and Jonathan Branton; cherished daughter of Virginia Ojeda and William C. Ojeda; dearest sister of Sandra Manrique, Gloria Montalvo, William Ojeda, Jr. and Gabriel Ojeda. She will...
Arlyn Orine Valdez
Dec 10, 2012
Visitation Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 3:00 to 9:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will also be on Sunday, December 16, 2012 from 1:00 - 9:00 PM with a Vigil at 5:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Mass and Burial will be announced.
Robert Norman Goodrich
Dec 6, 2012
Robert Norman Goodrich passed away peacefully on December 6, 2012 at the age of 72. He was born and raised in Gilroy, attended Gilroy schools, and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1958. He worked at his family's business, the old Sparkle Market on First Street, and served four years in the US Navy. He spent his career years in...
Roberto R. Tobias
Dec 3, 2012
We are devastated by the death of Robert "Tito Bob" Tobias, who passed on December 3, 2012. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will always be remembered for his kind heart, fondness of motorcycles, and his witty sense of humor. Robert is survived by his wife Norma, his daughter Margaret, his sons Robert, Jr., Richard, and...
Susie Lerma Ortiz
Dec 3, 2012
A celebration of our Sweet Susie's life will be held 1:00pm on Saturday December 22nd 2012 at the Gilroy Senior Center at 7371 Hanna Street corner of Sixth Street and Hanna in Gilroy CA. Donations may be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Santa Clara, Silent Unity, or in the form of a gift card for her...