Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Zita Catherine Bouril

Zita Catherine Bouril

Sep 18, 2024

Zita Catherine Bouril, nee Wimmer, age 97, former resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away on September 18, 2024 in Morgan Hill, California. She will be missed by her children Joan (Daniel) Cloutier of Morgan Hill, California, Mark (Mei) Bouril of Melbourne, Australia, Robert (Stephanie) Bouril of Madison, Wisconsin, Thomas Bouril of Madison, Wisconsin and Mary Bouril of Morgan Hill,...

Vance Donald Baldwin

Vance Donald Baldwin

Sep 16, 2024

Vance Baldwin was born February 8, 1934 in Long Beach, California to Madeleine (nee Iungerich) and Melville Baldwin. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Hank Nyboer, and the family grew with the birth of his brother Rolf, called Rolly. The brothers were close throughout their lives.

Vance's deep sense of responsibility and unending perseverance was...

Devonna Chapa

Devonna Chapa

Sep 12, 2024

There will be a memorial service for Devonna on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. The burial will follow the memorial services at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Vernon Everett Renner

Vernon Everett Renner

Sep 8, 2024

Vernon Everett Renner, born July 15, 1930, died peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 94.

Vern was preceded in death by his parents Marion and Everett Renner, his son Craig Everett Renner, his first wife Patricia Jean Renner, his second, Kathryn Lindbloom and most recently his beloved cat, Sebastian.

Vern is...

Evelyn Jensen

Evelyn Jensen

Sep 4, 2024

Our beloved Evelyn Jensen, born to Italian immigrants, Francesco Giuseppe Mantello and Carmela Laurati Infelise in Sault Ste Marie, Canada on September 21, 1924, passed peacefully at the age of 99 on September 4, 2024 — her 81st wedding anniversary, in the family home of over 70 years in the company of her son Donald Jensen, daughter-in-law Laura and...

Rachel Acosta

Rachel Acosta

Sep 1, 2024

Rachel Acosta passed peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 in the care of her beloved husband Abraham Acosta in Gilroy

Andrew Daniel Blea

Andrew Daniel Blea

Aug 31, 2024

Andrew (Andy) Daniel Blea, 96, of San Martin CA, passed away on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his daughters Paula, Diana (Dee Dee) and Mary and their spouses Manuel, Mitch and Antonio.   Andy was born on November 10, 1927 to Martin and Anita Blea in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 70 years,...

Edith M. Wallace

Edith M. Wallace

Aug 27, 2024

Edith was born on Christmas Day, 1928, to Hans and Betty (Hömerlein) Schoch in Fürth, Germany. When she was about 2 years old the family moved to Benrath (Düsseldorf), Germany where she spent most of her youth. Nightly runs to the bomb shelter became a way of life for Edith as a child and she was eventually sent to...

Viola Mae Carr

Viola Mae Carr

Aug 27, 2024

Viola Mae Carr, longtime Gilroy native, passed away Tuesday, August 27th. She was 89 years old. Viola attended Gilroy schools and graduated from Gilroy High School. She went on to earn her associate's degree in cosmetology from Gavilan College. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Carr, in 1957. Viola and Tom operated Carr's Answering Service, a medical supply...

Gregory Dean Brown

Gregory Dean Brown

Aug 27, 2024

Gregory Dean Brown, born on July 22, 1952, passed away on August 27, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Greg was a long-time resident of Santa Clara County and was the founder of The G.B. Group General Contractors of Gilroy. He later opened offices in Las Vegas, NV, Sacramento, Pleasanton, and Oxnard. His experience came from working for...

Josephine Jimenez

Josephine Jimenez

Aug 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our mother Josephine Jimenez on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was our heart, soul, and center.

Josephine was born in San Jose, California to Linda and Giacomo (Jack) Oneto. She was the oldest of three daughters and was raised in San Jose.  Her first language...

Kathleen Ann Martin

Kathleen Ann Martin

Aug 18, 2024

Kathleen Ann Martin ,78, of Santa Clara, CA, died peacefully in her nursing home on 8/18/2024.

She was born in Bradford, PA in 1946 to Carl and Alberta Zett. She worked as an EMT and in the Insurance industry in her former residence in the Cleveland, OH area before moving to California in 2011.

Kathleen...

Kathy Claudia Mcallister

Kathy Claudia Mcallister

Aug 10, 2024

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen Claudia McAllister, on August 10th, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 80 years old. Kathleen was born on November 14th, 1943, in Oakland California, to Irving Lawrence Johnson and Everil Luke Johnson. She lived in the Bay Area most of her life and graduated from UC...

Jorge Monroy

Jorge Monroy

Aug 9, 2024

Jorge Monroy, graciously known as "Don Jorgito", and lovingly known as "Grandpa" ascended into heaven  on August 9, 2024 with his daughter Norma by his side.

Jorge was preceded in death by his mother Juanita DelaTorre, father Vicente Monroy, and loving wife of over 50 years, Maria Aurora Monroy.

Jorge was a welder by trade,...

George Raymond Salgado

George Raymond Salgado

Aug 6, 2024

George Raymond Salgado Sr (Groovy), 71, of Gilroy, CA, passed away on August 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on October 29, 1952, to Raymundo and Jennie Salgado in Gilroy, California. He is survived by his children: Kristal (Jesse), George Jr. (GG)(Angela), Janay (Randy), Makayla (Philip), Joshua (Luiza), and Marcus. He also leaves behind his...

Gladys Ann Howard

Gladys Ann Howard

Aug 3, 2024

After 89 wonderful years of life, heaven welcomed our beloved "Fritzie" home on August 3rd 2024. Gladys Ann Kuenne Howard, better known as Fritz to most, was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1934, but had called Gilroy home since 1999.

Fritz is survived by her 3 daughters: Sharon (Ron Reinartz), Kathleen (Tim Bilyk) and Bethann...

Rudolph Salgado

Rudolph Salgado

Jul 28, 2024

Mr. Rudolph Sistos Salgado was born May 5th, 1938, and passed on to be with our heavenly father on July 28th, 2024. He is survived by his wife,  Patricia Salgado, and his three children, Rudolph Salgado Jr., Rosemarie Gomez, and Romelia Valdez. Fifteen grandchildren and five great granddaughters. Mr. Salgado worked and retired from  Gentry (Gilroy Foods) for forty...

Ramon Gonzalez Ortiz

Ramon Gonzalez Ortiz

Jul 25, 2024

Ramon Ortiz was born on August 20, 1937 in  Jalisco Mexico. He was a beloved husband to his wife Maria Ortiz whom were married for 47 beautiful years. A beloved father to his children as well as a beloved grandfather to many grandchildren. Ramon was known as a lifelong mechanic as well as being the owner of The family...

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