Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Manuel "Lucky" Joseph Barroza

Manuel "Lucky" Joseph Barroza

Aug 18, 2012

Manuel J. (Lucky) Barroza, 87, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2012, with his family by his side. Born in Hawaii to Manuel and Mary Barroza on April 25, 1925, the family moved to San Jose, California when he was three years old. He enlisted in the Navy and proudly served in WWII and the Korean War, where he became...

Joe F. Soares

Joe F. Soares

Aug 18, 2012

Joseph Francis Soares, born in Gilroy, passed away August 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife Judy Soares of Coarsegold, father of Tim (Cheryl) and Ed Soares both originally from Gilroy, grandfather of Will Soares and brother of John, Jr. (DeDe) Soares, Mary (Arthur) Bettencourt, Rosie (Tony) Bettencourt, and Frankie (Robin) Soares, as well as many nieces and nephews....

Winifred Esther Gubser

Winifred Esther Gubser

Aug 17, 2012

Winifred (Winnie) E. Gubser passed away the evening of August 17, 2012. Winnie was born January 14, 1920 on a farm near the small town of Alexandria, South Dakota to Fred and Mildred Connell and was the middle of 6 children, Dorothy Boone, Dale Connell, Wilbur Connell, Gilbert Connell and Glenn Connell. After high school she moved to the Detroit...

Valerie T. Batchelder

Valerie T. Batchelder

Aug 14, 2012

Valerie died peacefully at home at the age of 69 with her husband, life time soul mate and partner, Gary, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis which she had for 40 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gary H. Batchelder; Daughters, Julie Moody and Cindy (Jerry) Fellows; Sisters Alex (Rick) Gannon and Phoebe (Tom) Goold; Brother,...

Alfredo F. Cuellar

Alfredo F. Cuellar

Aug 12, 2012

Alfredo F. Cuellar passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Esperanza Cuellar, his parents Sofio and Estella Cuellar and sister Jane Arguijo. He is survived by his daughter Romelia Cuellar, grandchildren Matthew Cuellar Sanchez and Erica Cuellar Sanchez and great-granddaughter Kailee Skye all of Gilroy. He is also survived by his...

William "Ray" Raymond Lewis

William "Ray" Raymond Lewis

Aug 11, 2012

Funeral Service Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services will follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

Mary B. Kazanjian

Mary B. Kazanjian

Aug 11, 2012

Mary B. Kazanjian, 84, went unexpectedly to be with the Lord on August 11, 2012. She joined her loving husband, Jack, of 60 years. She is survived by her daughter Eileen and husband Robert Douglas of Corvallis, OR, grandson Ryan, wife Rebecca Douglas, and their daughter Phoebe of Corvallis, granddaughter Madeline, husband Andrew Martin, and their children Michael, Cody, and...

Georgia L. Collins

Georgia L. Collins

Aug 11, 2012

Georgia L. Collins, age 92,returned home to the Lord on Aug. 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Collins, parents Lewis and Rose Phillips, 11 Siblings and great-grandson, Jacob Gonzalez. She is survived by her sister, Rose Darretta, son Gary Collins (Sharon) and daughter Lynda Preece (Marc Bravo). She is also survived by many grandchildren,...

Jennie Filice

Jennie Filice

Aug 10, 2012

Jennie Filice, age 91, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2012 in Gilroy. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph (Eddie) Filice. Loving mother of Geri Johansen, Gennaro (Kathy) Filice, James Filice (Sue Rowland) and Mark (Diana) Filice. Dearest grandmother of Heather Miller, Brandy Begin, Scott Filice, Christopher Filice and Kevin Filice and 5 great grandchildren. She is...

Guadalupe M. Cordova

Guadalupe M. Cordova

Aug 10, 2012

Vigil Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, August 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Our Lady's Chapel, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy, CA.

Wilbert Bert Burdick

Wilbert Bert Burdick

Aug 8, 2012

Burdick, Wilbert Bert, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2012. He was the beloved husband of W. Radell Burdick for 71 years. Loving father of Evelyn Bonin of Tracy, CA, Timothy Burdick of Apache Junction, AZ and Michael Burdick of Morgan Hill, CA. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will...

Louie Trinchero

Louie Trinchero

Aug 5, 2012

Louie Trinchero, 82, passed away at his home in San Martin on August 5th surrounded by family. Born on Oct. 28, 1929 on the family ranch in San Martin to Italian immigrants Clementina and Stanislaus Trinchero, he was the youngest of three children. He grew up attending school in San Martin and Live Oak High School. Louie worked on the...

Salvador G. Villa

Salvador G. Villa

Aug 5, 2012

Memorial Services Friday, August 10, 2012 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will be Monday, August 20, 2012 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy, CA.

Harwansh Kaur Mann

Harwansh Kaur Mann

Aug 3, 2012

Harwansh Kaur Mann passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at her home in Gilroy. Wife of Gurdyal S. Mann of Bakersfield, CA. Mother of Manjeet K. Khinda of Veneta, Oregon, Baljeet S. Mann of Gilroy. Mother-in-law of Tony S. Khinda and Lisa K. Mann. Grandmother of Navneet K. Orosco, Amandeep K. Harmer, Sandeep S. Mann and Simran K. Khinda. Great-grandmother...

Rachel Marie Hinojosa

Rachel Marie Hinojosa

Aug 2, 2012

Rachel M. Hinojosa passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Wife of Carlos Hinojosa of Gilroy. Mother of Aleksandr, Christophr and Daisy Hinojosa. Daughter of Rosanna Kelly. Sister of Joan Alatorre Miranda, Anthony Alatorre, Jenn Kelly and Emma Kelly. A native of Gilroy, CA. Age 41. Memorial Services Friday, August 10, 2012 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home....

Diane Marie Weaver

Diane Marie Weaver

Aug 2, 2012

Diane Marie Weaver passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was 69. Born in Chicago, IL, Diane called Gilroy home since 1980. A car accident in 1994 ended her career with IBM and sent her on a path of living graciously with a traumatic brain injury. Diane is survived by her daughter Lynda Will (Mike), son Mike Koch...

Aubrey T. Burris

Aubrey T. Burris

Aug 1, 2012

Private Services.

James Owen Crawford

James Owen Crawford

Jul 31, 2012

Died peacefully in his home July 31, 2012 Jim was born in Arkansas. As a child moved to California with his family and settled in Watsonville. A graduate of Watsonville High School Class of 1952. Fondly known as "Arkie" to all his childhood friends. Enjoyed competition roller skating, in both couples dancing and speed skating. He was very popular and...

Javier Martinez

Javier Martinez

Jul 30, 2012

Services Pending.

Stephen Marcus Peat

Stephen Marcus Peat

Jul 28, 2012

Steve Peat, beloved son of Jan and Steve Peat died during a home invasion robbery at his residence in Guadalajara, Mexico on July 28, 2012. He was born on March 15, 1972. He is survived by his parents Jan and Steve Peat and his sister Catherine of Gilroy, CA He is also survived and missed by his grandparents and many...

Subscribe & Receive Obituary Alerts
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.