Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Joseph D. Silva

Joseph D. Silva

Dec 2, 2012

Joseph D. Silva, age 87, passed away on Dec. 2, 2012 peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Silva and his son, Daniel Silva. He is survived by his loving daughter, Louann (Mike) Corbin, cherished granddaughters, Melinda (Jon) Van Pelt and Carrie (Brandon) Medeiros, great-grandchildren, Maddie, Caden, Chloe, Jack and Abby and his...

John Turner

John Turner

Dec 2, 2012

John Turner passed away peacefully at home with his family at the age of 85. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Clay. Funeral Services Friday, December 7, 2012 - 10:00 AM at the Bethany Church of God in Christ, 7449 Eigleberry Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.

Theresa B. Sarmento

Theresa B. Sarmento

Nov 30, 2012

Theresa B. Sarmento, age 93, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Sarmento. Loving mother of Jacquelyn (Dennis) Coates of Pioneer, CA; Dearest grandmother of Tracie (Brent) Lotten of Gilroy, CA; Dear great-grandmother of Abigail and Nicky Lotten. Funeral Mass will be held on Tues., Dec. 4, 2012,...

Daniel Zaldivar

Daniel Zaldivar

Nov 28, 2012

Daniel is survived by Rosa and Francisco Zaldivar, parents, Frank and Tracey, Raul and Jennifer, and Javier and Alma, brothers and spouses Aida and Lyle, and Irma and Sam, sisters and spouses and many nieces, nephews, and friends. We are very sad to announce the passing of Daniel Zaldivar on November the 28th, 2012 due to complications from diabetes. He...

Lupe Camarillo Escajeda

Lupe Camarillo Escajeda

Nov 25, 2012

Lupe Camarillo Escajeda, 78, passed away on November 25, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1933 in Piru, CA. She came to Gilroy in 1945 where she was raised. Widow to her late husband Manuel Escajeda. A business owner of a restaurant/bar for many years in Union City, later on worked as an...

Antonio Lopez Jr.

Antonio Lopez Jr.

Nov 23, 2012

ANTONIO LOPEZ JR. passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at his home in Gilroy. Husband of Maria Lopez of Gilroy. Father of Norma Talavera (Jimmy) of Santa Cruz and John Lopez of Gilroy. Grandfather of Kylee & Isabella Talavera. Son of Dolores Lopez of Gilroy. Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces & nephews. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War...

Margaret "Maggie" Pauline Redd Gregory

Margaret "Maggie" Pauline Redd Gregory

Nov 23, 2012

Services will be held December 8, 2012, at 3:00 P.M., in Klamath Falls with her nephew, Pastor Billy Redd leading the Celebration of Maggie's Life at Faith Tabernacle Church. Margaret (Maggie) Pauline Redd Gregory, born April, 1st 1954 to James Paul and Mary Helen (Garlitz) Redd in Gilroy, CA. Maggie was one of eight siblings raised on the family property...

Eva Marie Trinchero

Eva Marie Trinchero

Nov 22, 2012

Eva Marie Trinchero passed away late Thursday, November 22, 2012, at the age of 95. She was born Eva Marie Rocchi, August 18, 1917, near Dos Palos, CA. Eva lived with her parents, Giuseppe and Carmelita Rocchi (both Italian immigrants) and her 9 brothers and sisters. They relocated to Gilroy where she worked for the family of her future husband,...

April Ann Melendez

April Ann Melendez

Nov 21, 2012

Funeral Services Monday, December 10, 2012 - 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Ruben Arturo (Art) Cruz

Ruben Arturo (Art) Cruz

Nov 20, 2012

He loved to create and construct and tinker with all things electronic. His lifelong passion for learning competed with his determination to perfect his golf score and delight in dancing the tango with Mom. Too many interests, too little time. We, his children, offer this brief glimpse of our father, Art Cruz, who passed away peacefully on the night of...

Anthony (Tony) Ranada

Anthony (Tony) Ranada

Nov 18, 2012

Tony was born in Puunene on the Island of Maui,HI and grew up on Oahu, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1954. Upon graduation he served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve, later moving to California to attend San Jose City College and San Jose State. Tony married his college sweetheart, Rose, and began a long and distinguished career in...

Marjorie Corrine Silvera-Borton

Marjorie Corrine Silvera-Borton

Nov 15, 2012

Marjorie Corrine Silvera-Borton, age 84, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Nov. 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mel Silvera and George Borton. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Silvera (Richard) Vasquez and her brother Bill Minor. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 2:00 PM at Gavilan Hills...

William Lee Whitehouse Ii

William Lee Whitehouse Ii

Nov 14, 2012

Bill passed away suddenly on November 14, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20th from 5 - 6:30 pm. Bill was born in Kansas City, Missouri to William Lee Whitehouse and Karen Jo Larsen. Bill went to JC Harmon High...

Robert Orozco Rios

Robert Orozco Rios

Nov 13, 2012

Funeral Services Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Tuesday. Reception to follow Funeral Services at funeral home.

Paul Henry Gin

Paul Henry Gin

Nov 12, 2012

Visitation has been scheduled for Monday, November 19, 4 to 7 p.m. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Please know that your friendship, love and support are appreciated.

Ana Maria Zuniga

Ana Maria Zuniga

Nov 8, 2012

Funeral Services Saturday, November 10, 2012, 7:00 P.M at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 9:00 P.M. aslo on Saturday. Graveside Services Monday, November 12, 2012 3:00 PM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Mary Ellen Gomonet

Mary Ellen Gomonet

Nov 7, 2012

Mary "Helen" Gomonet, age 70, a longtime resident of Gilroy, peacefully passed away and met her creator on Wednesday, November 12, 2012 at the Pacific Hills Manor Conveslesent Hospital. She has joined her parents Tony & Nieves Santos and Fortunato Gomonet and her sister Josephine "Nina" Batey. Mary was known as Helen to her family, but most of all everyone...

Nellie T. Lujan

Nellie T. Lujan

Nov 6, 2012

Nellie Lujan of Gilroy CA passed away peacefullly at the age of 86 on November 6, 2012. Nellie was predeceased by parents Arcadio Tabizon and Lorenza Tabizon. She was also predeceased by children Linda and Joseph Lujan, siblings Carmen Regalado, Ruth Morales, Arthur Tabizon, and Andrew Tabizon. She is survived by eight children Frank Lujan, Anita Orca, Arthur Lujan, Rita...

Virginia Louise Petter

Virginia Louise Petter

Nov 6, 2012

Virginia Louise Petter, of Gilroy passed away, Tuesday, November 6, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born 91 years ago in Wilsonburg, W.Va, being one of ten children. She married her husband, Segundo Petter, in 1943. After her husband's death in 1967 she and her daughter moved to Gilroy to be near family members.

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Jenny L. Gonzalez

Jenny L. Gonzalez

Nov 6, 2012

Please come join us in showing our love and respect for this wonderful woman. Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012, from 2:00-7:00 P.M. at Habing Funeral Home in Gilroy, CA. Night Services will begin at 7:00 P.M. Burial Services will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012, at Habing Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M., cemetery burial to...

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