Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Ruth M. Habing

Ruth M. Habing

May 21, 2012

Ruth M. Habing, 81, passed away at her home in Gilroy on Monday, May 21, 2012. Wife of Bernard Habing of Gilroy. Mother of Kathleen Anderson (Howard) of Glendale, CA, William Habing (Gloria) of Gilroy, Susan Ferreira (Manny) of Gilroy, Cynthia Layton (Dick) of Walton, NY, James Habing (Andrea) of Gilroy and Stephen Habing (Dianne) of Gilroy; Grandmother of Tim...

Gita Ashokkumar Soni

Gita Ashokkumar Soni

May 16, 2012

Family Cremation Services have been held.

Frank Joseph Thomas

Frank Joseph Thomas

May 16, 2012

Frank Joseph Thomas of Gilroy died May 16, 2012. He was born June 16, 1939. He passed away at home after a long struggle with heart/lung disease. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School there in 1957. He attended San Jose State. He began a wonderful career with United Airlines in Omaha, Nebraska as a...

Albert Joseph Di Marino

Albert Joseph Di Marino

May 12, 2012

Private Cremation Services have been held.

Cristina Ruiz Hernandez

Cristina Ruiz Hernandez

May 10, 2012

Vigil Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 4:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Monday, May 14, 2012 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Dovie Marie Tollison

Dovie Marie Tollison

May 10, 2012

Visitation Friday, May 18, 2012 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Toshiko Ueki

Toshiko Ueki

May 9, 2012

After a brief illness, Toshiko Ueki passed away peacefully on May 9, 2012 in Gilroy at the age of 97. Her husband of 52 years, Morito Ueki, preceded her. She is survived by her children Ida Sheehan (Jerome), Iris, Barton (Ruth), Marvin and Teri Ueki Roan (Bob). She also leaves 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Toshiko was born in...

Richard Lynn Willett Jr.

Richard Lynn Willett Jr.

May 8, 2012

Private Cremation Services have been held.

Isabel Torres Vaca

Isabel Torres Vaca

May 7, 2012

Isabel Torres Vaca passed away on May 7, 2012 surrounded by her family at home in Gilroy. She leaves behind a large and loving family. Children: Fred Vaca, Jr., Richard & Lupe Vaca, Virginia Perales, Henry & Amparo Vaca, Margie & Fred Saldana, Louie & Dolores Vaca, Isabel & Henry Lopez, David & Rosemarie Vaca, Josephine & Frank Mejia, Ruben...

Maxine Sue Perry

Maxine Sue Perry

May 6, 2012

Maxine passed away on May 6, 2012 at the age of 77. She was preceded by her late husband David. She is survived by her children Cindy, David, Timothy, Michael and the late Ricky; grandchildren Jason, Justin, Matthew, Kali, Monique, and Danny; great-grandchildren Emma, Noah, Madeline, Charlotte, and Ashton and preceded by 1 great-grandson, Brandon. Graveside Service will be Thursday,...

Annina Benassi

Annina Benassi

May 4, 2012

Born in the tiniest of towns in Italy, Annina Benassi was a giant to her friends, family, and to those who knew her. It all began for Annina atop a mountain near forests of chestnuts in San Pellegrinetto (Lucca), Italy. She was the youngest of five children. She had three brothers and one sister. The family lived off the land...

Thomas Gonzalez

Thomas Gonzalez

May 4, 2012

Thomas Gonzalez, age 53, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2012 in San Jose, CA surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Ada Ann Gori

Ada Ann Gori

May 3, 2012

Private Cremation Services have been held.

David Wayne Robeson

David Wayne Robeson

May 2, 2012

David Wayne Robeson of Dave's Famous Tomatoes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. David was a resident of Morgan Hill, a 1959 graduate of Live Oak High School and attended San Benito College. He was an exceptionally talented athlete excelling in baseball and basketball. David served his country by enrolling in the National Guard in 1964. He...

Sandra K. Chavez

Sandra K. Chavez

May 1, 2012

Sandra K. Chavez, of San Martin, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at her home. Sandy is survived by her husband Martin R. R. Chavez and their son Gabriel M. Chavez. Funeral Mass 11:00 am Friday, May 4, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Carmella Livorsi

Carmella Livorsi

May 1, 2012

At the age of 99 Carmella Livorsi passed away peacefully on May 1, 2012. She was born on March 15, 1913 in Palermo, Italy. She joins her husband Salvatore J. Livorsi Sr. who died July 1988. Beloved mother of Gaspare(Gabby) Livorsi (Arlene), John Livorsi (Carla), Salvatore J. Livorsi Jr. (Loree deceased). Grandmother of Salvatore Livorsi (Michelle), Leonard Livorsi (Nerida), Steven...

Donald S. Thome

Donald S. Thome

Apr 29, 2012

Sunrise April 2, 1920 - Sunset April 29, 2012 Don was born in Capay, Ca and grew up in Aromas where in high school he met Bertha Gotterba. Don and Bertha fell in love, married in May 1941 and were happily together for 71 years. Don passed away with family at his side and is survived by his wife Bertha...

Jesse Molina Garcia

Jesse Molina Garcia

Apr 27, 2012

Jesse Garcia passed from this life on April 27, 2012 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Pablo Garcia, sister Stella Nunez, and brother David. He is survived by his wife and constant companion of 36 years, Margarita Alfaro and sons Jesse, Wenceslao, and Leonardo Garcia, also his mother Ernestina Garcia, brothers Paul,...

Adela Castaneda-Ruiz

Adela Castaneda-Ruiz

Apr 25, 2012

Adela Castaneda-Ruiz, 86 years old, passed away on April 25, 2012 at her residence in Gilroy. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Ruben (Sofie) Acosta, Mike Acosta, Jr., Joe (Jessica) Acosta, Conrado (Irvina) Acosta, Armando (Nilda) Acosta and Ronnie Acosta. She will be missed by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a...

Linda Glawatz

Linda Glawatz

Apr 24, 2012

Linda Glawatz, of Gilroy, passed away April 24, 2012. She is survived by her brother and sister in law Leonard and Nancy Glawatz, niece Rebecca Glawatz, aunt Leona Schoch, beloved pets Chibi and Boomer as well as many other family members and friends. Linda was a children's librarian working in Gilroy for over 25 years, inspiring children's love of reading...

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