Roque D. Defaria
Feb 15, 2013
Roque D. DeFaria born in Terceira, Azore Islands on September 4, 1932 passed away on February 15, 2013 surrounded by his family at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Angela DeFaria for 46 years. Loving father of Fernando (Lisa) DeFaria and Humberto (Amie) DeFaria. Devoted grandfather of Haley, Alden, Lena and Francesca DeFaria. He will be...
Warren Herr
Feb 14, 2013
Warren Lloyd Herr, 80, went home to glory on Thursday, February 14th, 2013, in Palo Alto, CA. He was born in Farmington, New Mexico, on May 15th, 1932. , but grew up in San Diego. Soon after graduating from Fresno State University with a major in Business Administration and Minor in Air Science in 1955, he entered the U.S. Air...
Lillian (June) Silvera Nicholson
Feb 13, 2013
Lillian (June) Silvera Nicholson was born on her parents ranch which is now the present location of the San Jose Airport. June is an 8th generation descendant on the Spanish side of her family. She graduated from the first graduating class of James Lick High School. June married Allan Nicholson, a Naval man at Moffett Field during the Korean Conflict....
Eleazar Martinez Sandoval
Feb 13, 2013
Vigil will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 6:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 21, 2013, 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Angelina G. Galvan
Feb 10, 2013
Angelina G. Galvan, 68 died at 6:45 AM Sunday February 10, 2013 from an infection in her lungs that her body could no longer fight off at Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Gatos, CA Angelina was born November 28, 1944 in Billings, Montana. She moved to Gilroy in 1945 with her parents. She worked at the Lottery and later in life...
Lisa Ann Seifert
Feb 7, 2013
Lisa, a resident of San Martin, was born in Gilroy, California to Larry and Giulia Gallego. Lisa is survived by Brian, her devoted husband of 26 years, her children, Jessica, Joshua, Nathan and Caroline Seifert, her Mother Giulia Gallego, her sister Gina (Aaron) Colton, her brothers, Alex (Kim) Gallego and Eric (Martha) Gallego, her Mother in-Law, Phyllis Seifert, her brother...
Frederick A. Ziemann
Feb 7, 2013
Fred was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 21, 1925, the son of Arthur H. Ziemann and Lydia B. Groff Ziemann. After graduating from Shorewood High School, Fred enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served his country during World War 2. After the War, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. He moved to Southern California, where he...
Phillip A. Muniz
Feb 6, 2013
Phillip A. Muniz passed away suddenly on February 6, 2013 after a short illness. He was born in Fresno and raised in Gilroy prior to moving to Modesto. He is survived by his devoted father Raul Muniz, Sr.; dear brother of Mary (Bob), Ruben, Sr., Alfred (Jamie), Abel, and Roy, Sr.; loving uncle to Stacie (Danny), Henry, Jr., Melanie (Benny,...
Richard Paul Leone
Jan 29, 2013
Graveside Services Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 1:00 PM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Wesley Allan Painter
Jan 27, 2013
Wes was born in Napa, CA and was raised in Morgan Hill. Everyone that knew Wes loved his smile, his infectious laugh, his big heart and his love for his family. He was the loving son of Allan and Joanna Painter, brother to Sara Salinas (Daniel) and Alec Painter. He was a loving uncle to Hailey, Gianna, Camdyn and Clayton....
Esther Sofia Forman
Jan 27, 2013
A celebration of her life will be held this Saturday, February 2, 2013, 11:00 A.M., at Habing's Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to establish the Esther Forman Scholarship Fund. At this time, checks may be made out in the name of Fred Forman. Esther Forman: Wife, Mother, Grandma, Auntie, Grantie, Nana, Teacher, Story-teller,...
Angela O. Saldana
Jan 27, 2013
Visitation Wednesday, January 30, 2013 1:00 - 8:00 PM with Vigil at 7:00PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday January 31, 2013 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Casey Boyd
Jan 24, 2013
Born, raised, and lived as a life-time resident of Gilroy. Predeceased by his parents Jim & Eva Boyd. Survived by his sister Becky Lorenzet (Monte), brother Pat, nephew Patrick, several cousins, and many friends. Graveside Service Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 – 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy. Donation to St. Joseph's Family Center, Gilroy preferred.
David Alan Risher
Jan 23, 2013
David was the beloved son of Barbara Risher and Wilburn (Shirley) Risher. Dear brother of James (Lori), Joseph and Joann. Uncle to Hannah, Danielle and Tanya. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, 695 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Family asks in lieu of flowers donations be made to the...
Sebastian V. Sanchez
Jan 22, 2013
Sebastian V. Sanchez, 71, of Morgan Hill, A proud and devoted family man, entered into eternal rest on 1/22/13 in Gilroy. He is survived by his wife Maria Teresa of 47 years, children Jorge, Christina, Sebastian, Jaime and Victor; Grandchildren and Great Granddaughter. He was a proud retired member of Local 332, a Free Mason and founder of Chacho's Restaurant....
Hortencia Reza
Jan 21, 2013
Vigil will be Monday, January 28, 2013, 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at St. Catherine's Church in Morgan Hill. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill.
Francisca Parga Reza
Jan 21, 2013
Vigil will be Monday, January 28, 2013, 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at St. Catherine's Church in Morgan Hill. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill.
Francisco Reza
Jan 21, 2013
Vigil will be Monday, January 28, 2013, 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at St. Catherine's Church in Morgan Hill. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill.
Alberto C. Pador
Jan 20, 2013
Visitation will be Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, January 28, 2013, 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.
William Henry Townsend
Jan 19, 2013
We celebrate the life of William Henry Townsend. Willie was born in San Blas, Sinaloa, Mexico on July 20th, 1935. Where he lived on his parent's ranch, they moved to Tucson, AZ when he was 15 years old to be closer to his paternal Grandparents. Willie had set his sights on Golden California. The whole family followed in on his...