Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Marvine J. King
Jul 10, 2012
Graveside Services Friday, July 20, 2012 - 10:00 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
George C. King, Jr.
Jul 8, 2012
George C. King, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Janet King,; children Michelle (Wayne) Rasmussen, Michael (Mia) King, and Marcia King; grandchildren Matthew Tilton, Cody King, and Morgyn Tilton; and great grandchildren Marcus and Dustin. George joined the Navy at 17 and later owned and operated Morgan Hill...
Linda Jean Armenta
Jul 8, 2012
LINDA JEAN ARMENTA, 66, passed away at her home in Gilroy on Sunday, July 8, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Loving wife of Fred Armenta of Gilroy. Mother of Shelley Thrash-Hull of Manteca, CA, Laura Thrash of Aptos, CA, David Armenta of Gilroy and Jennifer Armenta of Seattle, WA. Grandmother of Justin Robles, Brandon Alatorre, Conner Hull and Gavin Armenta....
George Petrenos
Jul 4, 2012
George Petrenos beloved husband of the late Madeline Petrenos. He is also survived by two daughters and grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 200 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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....
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