Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Oscar Gaucin
Oct 8, 2012
Viewing for Oscar will begin 2:00pm Thurday, October 11 with a Vigil service beginning at 7:00pm both at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am Friday, October 12 at St. Mary Catholic Church.
Antonio Mata Rodriguez
Oct 6, 2012
Antonio M. Rodriguez, age 67, passed away on Oct. 6, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. He was the beloved husband of Amelia Rodriguez. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St., Gilroy from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM with an evening service beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Friday, Oct. 19, 2012...
Henry Estrada Leon, Jr.
Oct 5, 2012
Heaven received another angel on Oct. 5, 2012. Henry Estrada Leon Jr., age 45, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife Sarah Leon of 26 years; daughter Dana Leon; daughter and son-in-law, Cecily and James Keeney; Brothers Jimmy, Paul, and Al, Mark, and Tommy. Step-father Al Lopez. Cherished uncle to many nieces...
Ramiro (Ray) Mirelez
Oct 4, 2012
Ramiro (Ray) Mirelez, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his daughter, Annie Tomasello's home on Oct. 4, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. Preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Maria Mirelez; son, Joey Mirelez and daughter Rachel Lozano; brother, Richard Mirelez and sister, Ellie Perez. Survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Mirelez; children, Annie (Sal) Tomasello,...
Nellie M. Moreno
Oct 4, 2012
Nellie Moreno, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 4, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. She is survived by her loyal husband Angel Moreno of 47 years; her loving children George Moreno, Rosary Moreno, Maggie Moreno, Angel Moreno, Jr. and Gilbert Moreno and her grandson, Samuel Moreno who was the world to her; her brothers and sisters,...
Louis P. Salazar
Oct 4, 2012
Beloved husband of Blanche Salazar. Loving father to Lauren, Richard and Adam Salazar. Step-Father to Chris, Nicole and Michelle. Grandfather to Ali, Marisa, Natalie and Emma. Beloved son of the Late Alfredo Salazar and Rosalie P. Rivera. And also beloved brother to the late Alexander P. Salazar and Yolanda Martinez-Rivera. Step-Son of Simon D. Rivera. Adored brother to: Arturo, Alfredo,...
Lauren June Geiger
Sep 30, 2012
A very special soul was welcomed into Heaven on September 30, 2012. Lauren June Geiger, 23, passed away in Pennsylvania from a tragic ATV accident, but at the time, she was enjoying life as she always had. Lauren is the beloved daughter of Jim and Debbie Geiger of Gilroy, her hometown. Born at the former Wheeler Hospital, Lauren is the...
Michael E. Vickroy
Sep 30, 2012
Mike Vickroy, 61, died September 30, 2012 at his home in Gilroy. He was born March 15, 1951 in Gilroy and was the son of Betty Vickroy the late Henry Vickroy. Mike is survived by sisters Kathy (Bill) Sherer of Oroville, CA, Ginger Robinson of Rocklin, CA, brothers Pat (Tammy) Vickroy of Gilroy, Jon Vickroy of Gilroy and Robin (Amber)...
Camille "Mimi" Teresa Mondelli Serafin
Sep 27, 2012
Camille " Mimi" Mondelli Serafin passed away on Thursday , September 27, 2012 at her home in Gilroy, CA, the place of her birth on April 10, 1918. Mimi was the second child of Michael and Angelina Filice Mondelli, who hailed from Bari and Calabria, Italy, respectively. Her parents, husband, Frank Serafin, and four siblings: Joe Mondelli, Rose Quartiroli, Eva...
Daniel Paul Hanten
Sep 26, 2012
Daniel Paul Hanten, born on December 28, 1949 in Camp Belvoir, Virginia, passed away at his home in Gilroy, Ca on September 26, 2012 of natural causes. Daniel is survived by his daughters, Erin Hanten of Gilroy and Kimberly Wilson of Hollister, his sister Rosemary Hanten of Reno, NV, and his grandchildren, Destiny Martinez and Noah Jacksich. He was preceded...
Thomas William Dietz
Sep 25, 2012
Thomas William Dietz died on September 25, 2012. He was born in San Jose, Ca. on October 22, 1924. He moved with his family to New Town/ Davenport in 1928. He went to Pacific School, Mission Hill Jr. High and Santa Cruz High. In 1943 he joined the Army Air Corps, was transferred to the Infantry in charge of an...
Joseph Ronald Duarte
Sep 18, 2012
Joseph Ronald Duarte, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 18, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. Beloved husband of Joyce Duarte for 40 years. Loving father of Joey (Barbara) Duarte, Tina Garcia and the late James Duarte. Dear grandfather of James Riley. He was a volunteer for the Garlic Festival, Gilroy Car Shows, and all...
Dina Marie Fierro Lopez
Sep 16, 2012
Dina Marie Fierro Lopez, began her heavenly journey from home on September 16, 2012 surrounded by her loving husband, children, parents, sisters and cousin. The love that she had for her family and friends gave her the utmost motivation to fight breast cancer. The love and sacrifice for family was a value her parents modeled to her and her sisters...
Mary Edna Taulbee
Sep 15, 2012
Mary Edna Taulbee passed away on Sunday September 15, 2012. Mom fought a difficult fight against an ugly disease called cancer. She was brave beyond words and more than anything else, she didn't want to leave her children. Mom was born on September 29, 1936 in Muncie, IN. Mom married our dad, Fred E. Taulbee and moved to California with...
Felicitas Chavira Simmons
Sep 15, 2012
Felicitas passed on to her heavenly resting place on September 15th 2012. Felicitas is reunited with her husband John Simmons and with her mother Dolores and father Gabriel, her sister Rachel and brothers Paul and Gabriel. Felicitas was born in El Paso Texas on June 9, 1919. Moved to California at a very young age to begin working with her...
Noah W. Tollison
Sep 7, 2012
Noah W. Tollison, age 79, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Mohave, AZ, surrounded by his family. He was preceeded in death by his loving wife, Dovie, of 60 years, his daughter Regina and his parents Valva and Arzada Tollison. He is survived by his children, Darrell (Linda), Larry (Melanie), Wayne (Sandy); grandchildren Amy, Jeffrey, Erik, Marylynn, Tiffany, Heidi,...
Imogene Wenneberg
Sep 7, 2012
Jeannie was born in Olayton, KY and passed away at her home in Gilroy with her loving daughter Charlotte by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold of 52 years. Jeannie retired from the City of Gilroy in 1991 and had a good retirement. Her sweet smile and loving ways will be missed by her many...
Richard Boling Brown
Sep 4, 2012
Richard B. Brown, age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He will be missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. Family and friends are welcome at the placement of his cremated remains on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. at San Joaquin National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine, CA 95322.
Gloria Urquidez Salinas
Sep 1, 2012
GLORIA URQUIDEZ SALINAS, 82 of Gilroy passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 after leukemia for two years. Mother of David Gallardo (Olga), Tom Gallardo (Dolly) and the late Ruben Gallardo (Connie). Grandmother of Patti Eafrati (Tom), Hector Gallardo (Laura), Mario Gallardo (Lea), Mathew Gallardo (Connie), Perry Gallardo, Bruce Gallardo and Ruben Gallardo Jr. Sister of Ruben, Adela, Elisa and Elionor....
Thi Quang Morrison
Aug 30, 2012
Beloved brother of Shaun and Glen Morrison, Thi Morrison passed away on Thursday August 30, 2012 at the young age of 38. Thi was born on December 02, 1973 in Saigon, Vietnam. Together with his parents, they migrated to America to a refugee camp in 1975. Thi mostly lived in Gilroy from the age of 8-18 and later lived in...
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