Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Joe Haskell Nichols Sr.

Joe Haskell Nichols Sr.

Feb 11, 2012

Joe Haskel Nichols was born on September 18, 1915 near Realfoot Lake, Tennessee, and left this life on February 11, 2012 in Kent, Washington. He was the youngest of six children (four older brothers, and one sister who died before Joe was born). Joe later met his wife, Hazel, at The Brown Shoe Factory, where they were employed. The two...

Abel Deleon

Abel Deleon

Feb 10, 2012

Abel DeLeon passed away after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loved ones at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose. Mr. DeLeon was born in Mixtlan, Jalisco, Mexico to parents Leopoldo and Simona DeLeon. Abel was married to Ysaura Duenas in 1962 and migrated to the United States to start their famly. Father of Alonzo, Maribel, Sonia, Veronica and Hector DeLeon...

Jose Luis Alfaro, Jr.

Jose Luis Alfaro, Jr.

Feb 9, 2012

Jose Luis Alfaro (Little Jose) passed away on Feb. 9, 2012, Thursday at 4:00 PM surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Trinidad and Theresa Valdez and Wencelao and Adelina Alfaro. He was the first born grandchild for both families. He is survived by his father and mother, Jose, Sr. and Socorro Alfaro, his...

Saul Rivas Gonzales

Saul Rivas Gonzales

Feb 5, 2012

Vigil Thursday, Feburary 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin earlier in the afternoon at 2:00 PM. Funeral Mass Friday, February 10, 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.

John Isamu Nakamura

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Walter Edward Ratcliff Iii

Walter Edward Ratcliff Iii

Jan 20, 2012

Private Cremation Services held.

Elvira Marie Macias

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.

Donald F. Clevenger

Donald F. Clevenger

Jan 19, 2012

Private Cremation Services to be held.

Frank Bruce Mello

Frank Bruce Mello

Jan 16, 2012

Services are pending.

Leilani Lee Brawley

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.

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

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,...

Mary Lupe Martinez

Mary Lupe Martinez

Jan 10, 2012

Private Cremation Services held.

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