Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Apr 22, 2012

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

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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....

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.