Mary Anne Wright Giacalone
Aug 23, 2012
Mary Anne Wright Giacalone passed away peacefully on August 23, 2012 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Mary Anne was born to Alfred and Thelma Wright on August 18, 1941 in San Diego, CA. In 1945, Mary Anne moved with her family to San Jose, CA and attended St. Leo's grammar school. Upon graduating from St. Leo's, she attended...
Anthony Burzota
Aug 22, 2012
Anthony Burzota passed away peacefully on August 22 surrounded by his family. Anthony is survived by his wife, Sandra Burzota; his children, Anthony Michael, Reyna Burzota and Chris, Tyrone and Christopher Montes. A loving son to Theresa Burzota, little brother of Loretta Terrasas and Uncle Tanooch to Lori Venzon. Anthony worked for the County of Santa Clara, Roads and Airports...
Carolyn Ann Shaffer
Aug 21, 2012
Passed away peacefully in Gilroy, CA on August 21, 2012 after a short but strong battle with Lung Cancer. Born in Watsonville, California wife and homemaker to Herschel Frank Shaffer for 44 years. She was a devoted Mom to Doug (Lynn), Stacey and Frankie and Grandma to her granddaughters Taylor & Brooke,- "The light of her life." She would drive...
Alfred Phillip Diaz
Aug 21, 2012
Our beloved father, Al Diaz, passed away in Gilroy on August 21, 2012. He was born and raised in Gilroy to Domasio and Geraldine Sepulveda Diaz. He is survived by his eight children, Rocky, Ricky, Evanna, Donald, Rudy, Antionette , Joseph, Louie. He is also survived by Martha Quintana and 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Alfred served in the Air...
Atsuko Ikeda Obata
Aug 21, 2012
Atsuko Ikeda Obata, 91, of Gilroy, CA, died August 21, 2012. She was born Atsuko Ikeda on November 21, 1921, in Gardena, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Yeizo Ikeda and Satsu Ikeda, brothers, Hiroshi Ikeda and Kunio Ikeda She is survived by her husband Jack Obata, son Alan Obata (Kevin Heath), daughter Teri Hinmon (Tom), grandchildren...
Nancy Dew
Aug 20, 2012
Nancy Dew, 68, died August 20, 2012 at her home in Gilroy, California. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 25th at 10:30 a.m. at South Valley Community Church in Gilroy. Nancy knew at an early age that she wanted to be a beautician. Because she loved helping others look their best, she continued to cut hair for friends...
Juanita Wallace
Aug 19, 2012
Our loving Mother and Best Friend, Juanita Wallace passed away in her home on August 19th. In her last days friends and family surrounded and comforted her with their loving presence. It is hard to lose someone so kind, selfless and loving. Her family and friends will never forget her or stop missing her. She was everyone's Mom. To those...
Manuel "Lucky" Joseph Barroza
Aug 18, 2012
Manuel J. (Lucky) Barroza, 87, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2012, with his family by his side. Born in Hawaii to Manuel and Mary Barroza on April 25, 1925, the family moved to San Jose, California when he was three years old. He enlisted in the Navy and proudly served in WWII and the Korean War, where he became...
Joe F. Soares
Aug 18, 2012
Joseph Francis Soares, born in Gilroy, passed away August 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife Judy Soares of Coarsegold, father of Tim (Cheryl) and Ed Soares both originally from Gilroy, grandfather of Will Soares and brother of John, Jr. (DeDe) Soares, Mary (Arthur) Bettencourt, Rosie (Tony) Bettencourt, and Frankie (Robin) Soares, as well as many nieces and nephews....
Winifred Esther Gubser
Aug 17, 2012
Winifred (Winnie) E. Gubser passed away the evening of August 17, 2012. Winnie was born January 14, 1920 on a farm near the small town of Alexandria, South Dakota to Fred and Mildred Connell and was the middle of 6 children, Dorothy Boone, Dale Connell, Wilbur Connell, Gilbert Connell and Glenn Connell. After high school she moved to the Detroit...
Valerie T. Batchelder
Aug 14, 2012
Valerie died peacefully at home at the age of 69 with her husband, life time soul mate and partner, Gary, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis which she had for 40 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gary H. Batchelder; Daughters, Julie Moody and Cindy (Jerry) Fellows; Sisters Alex (Rick) Gannon and Phoebe (Tom) Goold; Brother,...
Alfredo F. Cuellar
Aug 12, 2012
Alfredo F. Cuellar passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Esperanza Cuellar, his parents Sofio and Estella Cuellar and sister Jane Arguijo. He is survived by his daughter Romelia Cuellar, grandchildren Matthew Cuellar Sanchez and Erica Cuellar Sanchez and great-granddaughter Kailee Skye all of Gilroy. He is also survived by his...
William "Ray" Raymond Lewis
Aug 11, 2012
Funeral Service Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services will follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at 2:00 PM.
Mary B. Kazanjian
Aug 11, 2012
Mary B. Kazanjian, 84, went unexpectedly to be with the Lord on August 11, 2012. She joined her loving husband, Jack, of 60 years. She is survived by her daughter Eileen and husband Robert Douglas of Corvallis, OR, grandson Ryan, wife Rebecca Douglas, and their daughter Phoebe of Corvallis, granddaughter Madeline, husband Andrew Martin, and their children Michael, Cody, and...
Georgia L. Collins
Aug 11, 2012
Georgia L. Collins, age 92,returned home to the Lord on Aug. 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Collins, parents Lewis and Rose Phillips, 11 Siblings and great-grandson, Jacob Gonzalez. She is survived by her sister, Rose Darretta, son Gary Collins (Sharon) and daughter Lynda Preece (Marc Bravo). She is also survived by many grandchildren,...
Jennie Filice
Aug 10, 2012
Jennie Filice, age 91, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2012 in Gilroy. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph (Eddie) Filice. Loving mother of Geri Johansen, Gennaro (Kathy) Filice, James Filice (Sue Rowland) and Mark (Diana) Filice. Dearest grandmother of Heather Miller, Brandy Begin, Scott Filice, Christopher Filice and Kevin Filice and 5 great grandchildren. She is...
Guadalupe M. Cordova
Aug 10, 2012
Vigil Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, August 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Our Lady's Chapel, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy, CA.
Wilbert Bert Burdick
Aug 8, 2012
Burdick, Wilbert Bert, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2012. He was the beloved husband of W. Radell Burdick for 71 years. Loving father of Evelyn Bonin of Tracy, CA, Timothy Burdick of Apache Junction, AZ and Michael Burdick of Morgan Hill, CA. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will...
Louie Trinchero
Aug 5, 2012
Louie Trinchero, 82, passed away at his home in San Martin on August 5th surrounded by family. Born on Oct. 28, 1929 on the family ranch in San Martin to Italian immigrants Clementina and Stanislaus Trinchero, he was the youngest of three children. He grew up attending school in San Martin and Live Oak High School. Louie worked on the...
Salvador G. Villa
Aug 5, 2012
Memorial Services Friday, August 10, 2012 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will be Monday, August 20, 2012 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy, CA.