John Isamu Nakamura
Feb 5, 2012
John Isamu Nakamura passed away after a short illness on February 5, 2012. He is survived by his son Luke Connell, siblings Doug (Nobu) Nakamura, Richard Nakamura, Utako Takemura, Mary Nakamura, and Susan Harris. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Yoshiye Nakamura and brothers Hiroshi, Jun and Henry Nakamura. A memorial...
Mary Lourdes Costa
Feb 1, 2012
Mary Costa, of Gilroy, was born October 30, 1922, and passed away February 1, 2012. She is survived by her 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Joseph Costa, as well as her parents Luiz and Christina Costa. Mary was a lifetime member of SFV Portuguese Lodge of...
Roberto "Bob" Ortega
Jan 31, 2012
Roberto "Bob" Ortega went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness, on January 31, 2012, at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Nellie Robinson-Ortega, loving father of Lupe Vasquez and stepchildren Lisa Chavez Nino, Jess Perez, Michael Chavez and many loving grandchildren. Survived by brothers Primitivo Ortega, Armando Ortega and many nieces and...
Pauline R. Garcia
Jan 30, 2012
Memorial Service 6:30pm Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial to take place 10:00 am Friday, February 3, 2012 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Bill Throgmorton, D.V.M.
Jan 28, 2012
Bill died peacefully at his home in Gilroy after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease.) His early schooling was in Salinas where he met his wife. He then served in the U.S. Air Force and attended UC Davis graduating with a degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Bill and four fellow students realized a need for equine research....
Maria Luisa Rangel
Jan 24, 2012
Maria Luisa Rangel passed away peacefully in Fullerton, CA surrounded by her family on Jan. 24, 2012 at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernardo Rangel. Loving mother of Lupe (Sean) Murphy, Jesse (Nancy) Rangel, Mary Palacios, Irene (Ezequiel) Contreras, Daniel Rangel and the late Robert Rangel. Cherished grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma of many....
Palmira A. Lima
Jan 23, 2012
Beloved Wife of the late Joaquim A. Lima. Loving Mother of Maria Fatima Lopes of Santa Clara. Dear Grandmother of Joseph and Caroline. Also survived by 3 Great-Grandchildren. A native of Portugal. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery in Saint Clare's Chapel, 490 Lincoln...
Stanley E. Haskin
Jan 23, 2012
Graveside Services 1:30pm Friday, January 27, 2012 at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park, 127 Hecker Pass Road, Watsonville, CA 95076.
Elvira Marie Macias
Jan 20, 2012
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 1:00 PM with the Vigil to be at 7:15 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Leilani Lee Brawley
Jan 15, 2012
Leilani Lee Brawley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 15, 2012 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Eddie Brawley for 39 years. Loving mother of Eddie and Jimmie (Denise) Brawley. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Brandon, Justin, Willie, Tyler, Kevin, Big Tyler, Matt, Melissa and Cesar. Dearest sister of Rick (Annette) and Larry Lovas. Dear Daughter-in-law...
Augustine Gomez, Jr.
Jan 12, 2012
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me" With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our...
Matilda V. Anaya
Jan 10, 2012
Mrs. Matilda V. Anaya passed away in Oakland, California on January 10, 2012. She was the dearly beloved wife of the late James N. Anaya, loving mother of the late James J. Anaya and loving mother-in-law of Mary Lou Anaya Sternitzke. Devoted grandmother of Rebecca A. Anaya and Caroline K. Anaya. Dear sister to Elizabeth Salyer and the late John,...
Marie Margaret Escarcega
Jan 10, 2012
Visitation will begin on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM with Vigil to start at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM. Then to St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Betty Ann La Fountain
Jan 7, 2012
Betty Ann La Fountain passed on to be with the Lord on January 7, 2012. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan on January 20, 1926 to Ernest & Mereda Jeske. She came to California in 1954 with her husband and children. Her family was her life. She worked for Gentry's for 30 years. After retirement she worked at Garlic...
James Willis Wilkins
Jan 6, 2012
James W. Wilkins passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife Susanne, his son Dominik and his daughter Vanessa. He is also survived by his mother, Irene Austin, most of his siblings, nephews and nieces. James was a devoted and loving husband and father who always put his family first. He will forever be missed...
Richard J. Freitas
Jan 5, 2012
RICHARD J. FREITAS, 81, of Gilroy passed away at his home on Thursday, January 5 2012. Husband of Patricia Freitas of Gilroy. Father of Paula Sadler (James) of Tigard, OR, Lynn Freitas (John) of Salem, OR, Cheryl Heras (Heleodoro) of Tacoma, WA, Mark Freitas (Devon) of Eureka, CA and Susan Sturms (Jim) of Seattle, WA. Grandfather of Delores and Tobias...