Floyd Bernhard Hoiberg
Jul 1, 2012
Floyd Bernard Hoiberg, entered peacefully into rest at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy on July 1, 2012. Floyd was the son of an immigrant parent from Copenhagen Denmark. He was born in Huntley Montana, Big Horn County, November 27, 1918, and attended school there until he left to join the Air Force. After he was discharged from the military,...
Esperanza E. Saenz
Jun 29, 2012
Esperanza passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 29, 2012.
Ernestina I. Schofield
Jun 25, 2012
Ernestina "Ernie" Schofield, was born on April 11, 1942 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 25, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Richard Schofield for 35 years; loving mother of Cindy (Mike) Guinan and Eric Schofield; cherished abuelita of Jacob and Connor Guinan; dearest sister of Nick Ortiz. She worked for Pacific Bell and AT...
Don Edgar Wharff
Jun 17, 2012
Loved by his family. Will be laid to rest with his parents 10:00 AM Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Oakdale, California.
Elfrieda Irene Berg
Jun 15, 2012
Elfrieda Irene Berg passed away on June 15, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Katie (Dennis) Wise; Grandchildren, Garrett (Alison) Masey and Jennifer (Robert) Silva; Great Granddaughter, Jordyn Silva. Private Burial will take place at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego, CA. Donations to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or your favorite charity would be...
Richard Viviano
Jun 15, 2012
Richard Viviano passed away after a brave and courageous battle with cancer on 6-15-12 at his home in Anthem, Arizona with his family at his side. Richard was born in San Jose, Calif , and resided in Palo Alto, Calif during part of his childhood. His parents moved to Gilroy before his teenage years and he graduated from Gilroy High...
Cruz Beccera Fausto
Jun 15, 2012
Cruz Becerra Fausto, 90 years old passed away from a sudden heart attack. He was the son of Juana and Ramon Fausto, born in Guachinango, Jalisco and made his home Gilroy at the age of 16. He is preceded in death by his wife Aurora, his son Joe Fausto and his step son Joe Aguilar. He is survived by his...
Thomas Andrade
Jun 15, 2012
Thomas Andrade passed away on June 15, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Maria Andrade, 5 sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St., Gilroy with a Vigil service beginning at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Mass...
Jose Mungia
Jun 14, 2012
Beloved husband and father, Jose Mungia, of Gilroy, died on June 14, 2012, he was 71. Born on February 9, 1941 in Denver, CO, he relocated to Gilroy in 1945. Jose was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 15 years. He was always a great support for family, friends and neighbors. He would often be spotted in his white '77 Datsun...
Patricia Ann Bariteau
Jun 10, 2012
Patricia Ann Bariteau passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit, generous nature and positive outlook on life. Patricia was born in St. Paul, MN and moved with her family to Hollister, CA. She graduated from Hollister High School. She is survived by her loving son Michael Bariteau; Grandson Jared Bariteau; sister Edie...
Mary Dolores Sanches
Jun 9, 2012
Mary Dolores Sanches, 89, born in San Jose and a Gilroy resident for 80 years, passed away June 9, 2012. She is survived by her nieces Yvonne and Deborah Sanches and many cousins. Daughter of Mary and Antone Sanches (deceased) and sister of David Sanches (deceased). Dolores worked many years in the cannery, enjoyed cooking, music and was known for...
Javier (Ojo) Meza
Jun 4, 2012
Javier was born in Jalisco, Mexico. He was survived by his parents, mom Celia Diaz Hernandez, dad Manuel Meza Diaz, 10 siblings, wife-lifetime best friend, Lisa Marie Nunez, father of Cristina-Marie Celia Meza, legal guardian/parent of Danelle Baltazar. Javier was a Gilroy resident, and well known from the locals for riding his bike throughout town, wearing his sombrero with a...
Victor "Don Victor" Herrera
Jun 1, 2012
Victor Herrera passed away on June 1, 2012, at the age of 95 after a long illness. Victor Herrera relocated to Gilroy with his family in 1965 from Texas. Victor leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Celia Coliz Herrera. Once Victor retired from Gilroy Foods he was able to devote all his time to his true passion of agricultural...
Rudy R. Rosales
May 30, 2012
Rudy R. Rosales, 56, died May 30, 2012 with his family by his side in Fresno, CA. The public viewing will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. both at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020....
Ernest Martinez Hernandez
May 28, 2012
Ernest Martinez Hernandez, 70, passed away at his home in Hollister, on Monday, May 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Husband of 50 years to Grace, father to Julie and Ernie (Christy), grandfather to Emillie and Nico, brother to Sara Amstutz (Jeff), Alice Fierro (Fidel), Rudy (Pat) Hernandez and Henry Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
John Brian Dawson
May 27, 2012
John peacefully passed at home at age 50 after 3½ years of battling cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 22 years, Dana and their devoted sons Thomas and Brandon and his thoughtful parents John and Eileen Dawson. John graduated from DeAnza College in 1983 with an AA in Automotive Technology. He had a passion for racing and he...
Dolores A. Butron
May 22, 2012
June 13, 1921 – May 22, 2012 Resident of San Jose, age 90, died peacefully on May 22, 2012. The child of Phillip Guevara and Isabella Mendoza, Dolores was born June 13, 1921 in the City of Angels, CA. She met and married her childhood sweetheart, Wilburn Butron in 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband and son...
Marion Lauder Ruge
May 21, 2012
Marion Lauder Ruge died on May 21, 2012. She was 88 years of age. She was born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada on August 7, 1923 to Hubert and May Lyne. She became a naturalized citizen when she married William Ruge of San Jose. They became egg and walnut ranchers on Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill for more than 45 years....