Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Brandon Dean Brundage

Brandon Dean Brundage

Apr 22, 2012

Memorial Services Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 11:00 AM at the New Hope Community Church, 8886 Muraoka Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020

Viola L. Jarvis

Viola L. Jarvis

Apr 21, 2012

Viola L. Jarvis passed away peacefully on April 21, 2012 in Gilroy, CA at the age of 96. There will be no funeral services held.

Edward Joseph Buckley

Edward Joseph Buckley

Apr 17, 2012

Edward Joseph Buckley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Dawn Buckley; his daughter, Patty Tartaglia and his son, Michael Buckley. Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at...

Jenny Velasco Gaeta

Jenny Velasco Gaeta

Apr 14, 2012

Jenny Velasco was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Gilroy, California with her parents when she was fourteen years old. She graduated from Gilroy High School where she made many friends and memories. She attended Gavilan College and transferred to UCLA, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Geography and Political Science. She then returned...

Mary Ellen M. Velasquez

Mary Ellen M. Velasquez

Apr 13, 2012

Mary Ellen Velasquez was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 23, 1958 and passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2012 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her partner, Gustavo Ayala; son, Joseph Ayala; daughter, Pearl Ayala; brothers, Ignacio, Arturo, Jesus, Jr., David, Gilbert and John Velasquez; Sisters, Lorenza Alcaraz, Esther Sandoval, Teresa Perez and Lupe Tapia....

Joe Aguilar

Joe Aguilar

Apr 7, 2012

Joe Aguilar had been suffering from Cirrhosis and passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughter Jessica, and his 4 sons, Joe Jr., Raymond, Jesse, Moses, and his daughter-in-law Desiree. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Johnny, Ashley, Elijah, Joe Jr. III, and Ariel. He is survived by his mother Miceala and...

Olga Anna Galletti

Olga Anna Galletti

Apr 7, 2012

Olga Galletti passed away Saturday April 7, 2012 at the age of 82, after an extended illness. A native of Mt Shasta, California and a 55 year resident of Gilroy, California. She was a lifelong educator who received her teaching degree from Holy Names College, taught in the Oakland school district before moving to Gilroy where she spent the rest...

Kathleen Nolan Smith

Kathleen Nolan Smith

Apr 3, 2012

Kathleen Nolan Smith was born December 28, 1948 in Scotia, CA, and passed away April 3, 2012 in Gilroy, CA. She graduated from Humboldt State University, and received her teaching credential from UC Santa Cruz. Education was her passion. She was a substitute teacher and served on the GUSD School Board. Kathleen was very active in the Gilroy community; participating...

Leslie Anne Bachman

Leslie Anne Bachman

Apr 3, 2012

Leslie Anne Bachman passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 after an accomplished and courageous life.

Leslie was born October 6, 1980 with a severe congenital heart defect which over time led to seven heart surgeries. In 1993 Leslie received a heart/double-lung transplant and in 2001 a kidney transplant from her father. At the time of her death she...

Horacio Robles

Horacio Robles

Mar 27, 2012

Horacio leaves behind his three loving daughters Yvette Gonzales, Monica Orosco & Erica Robles. His memory will be carried on by his seven grandkids and great granddaughter. He will be missed by his brothers Fred, Louie & Ray Robles and his sister Lupe Robles. Horacio was born in Harlingen, Texas and moved to Gilroy with his father and siblings in...

Sarah R. Sanchez

Sarah R. Sanchez

Mar 25, 2012

Sarah R. Sanchez was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1925. She had 5 siblings and she was born to the parents of Joaquin Rodriquez and Tomasa Castro Rodriguez. In 1944 she married Henry M. Sanchez where they started their beginnings in Texas and eventually resided in Santa Clara, California preceding his passing in 1987. Her final residence was in...

Luis T. Gallardo

Luis T. Gallardo

Mar 25, 2012

Luis T. Gallardo passed away March 25, 2012 after a long illness. Luis Gallardo relocated to Gilroy with his family January 1960 from Texas. He is survived by his children Maria Z. Tamayo, Juan L. Gallardo (Teresa), Tomas Gallardo (Connie), Celia Gallardo-Granados, and Graciela Gonzales. Survived by grandchildren Alexander Tamayo, Victoria A. Tamayo, Tom Gallardo, Jr., Manny Gallardo, Joey Gallardo,...

Martha - Gutierrez

Martha - Gutierrez

Mar 22, 2012

Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 28, 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.

Betty J. Cigan

Betty J. Cigan

Mar 21, 2012

Betty J. Cigan long time resident of Marina, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Gilroy Health Care Center after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Cigan of Capitola, Dennis Cigan (Judith) of Gilroy, and predeceased son, Bruce Cigan, her grand children, Claire Thome (Phil) and Ann Fitzsimmons (Mark) also residents of Gilroy, Paul Cigan (Terri) of...

Robert C. Howes

Robert C. Howes

Mar 20, 2012

He was born in San Martin, CA and lived his entire life in California. Flying his own airplane was his main joy as well as hunting and fishing. Robert was joined in peace with the Lord, his wife Josephine Allemand-Howes and daughter Joann Howes. He is surivived by his children Meri Opoien (Don), Geri Perez, Michelle Rogers (Gary), Robert A....

Abel Gutierrez

Abel Gutierrez

Mar 14, 2012

Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 28, 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.

Lucero Luna-Gutierrez

Lucero Luna-Gutierrez

Mar 14, 2012

Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 28, 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.

Cecilia Dolores Gutierrez

Cecilia Dolores Gutierrez

Mar 13, 2012

Cecilia D. Gutierrez, born in Phoenix, AZ, November 22, 1936. Passed on March 13th, 2012, at age 75. Loving wife of Tim Gutierrez for 55 years, beloved mother of Debbie Bateh (Bob), Robert Gutierrez (Ethel), Timothy Gutierrez (Kimberly), Mary Maguire (John), Julie Olivier (Dennis) and Clara Lozon (Ron), adored grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 3. Survived by sister...

Charles (Chuck) Woten

Charles (Chuck) Woten

Mar 13, 2012

Charles (Chuck) Woten passed peacefully on March 13, 2012 in Gilroy, CA at the age of 79. He is survived by his children Terry (Barry) Shores, George Anne (Daniel) Martinez and Bruce (Victoria) Woten. He was a Grandfather of 8 and Great-Grandfather of 19. He was preceded in death by his wife Melodean Woten and his youngest son Michael Woten....

Tomas D. Hernandez

Tomas D. Hernandez

Mar 12, 2012

In Dedication Of Love For Our Father Tomas Hernandez, Sr. passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Augustina, of 71 years; six sons, Tony (Mary), Tomas, Jr. (Debbie), Rudy, John (Francisca), Gus (Mona) & Frank; five daughters, Vicky, Luisa (Bernardino), Carmen, Alice and Lupe (Ruben); twenty six grandchildren...

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