Oscar Martinez Cesena
Dec 5, 2011
He passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Cesena. Loving father of Terry, Alice, David, and Mark Cesena. Cherished grandpa of Deanna, Miguel, Oscar, Laura, and great grandpa of Isaac and Noah. Dearest brother of Robert Cesena, Margaret Leon, Arnold Cesena, Richard Cesena and Gilbert Cesena. He is retired after 23 years from...
Russell A. Becerra
Dec 5, 2011
Memorial Service 12 noon Thursday, December 8, 2011 at New Hope Community Church in Gilroy.
John Donald Dalcin
Dec 1, 2011
John entered into peaceful rest December 1, 2011 at the age of 88. John was born in Somerset, Colorado on May 23, 1923. He was the oldest of three children from James and Angelina Dalcin. The Dalcin family moved to California when John was very young settling in Gilroy. He attended local schools and graduated from Gilroy High School. John...
Vivian Haby Stuart
Nov 29, 2011
Vivian Stuart of Gilroy passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones Nov. 29. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert M. Stuart, and her parents, Rome and Ethel Haby. She is survived by her daughters Sherri Stuart (Gilroy) and Karen Wendt, son-in-law Alan Wendt, and granddaughter Krista Wendt (formerly of Gilroy, currently of Eureka), and her "favorite"...
Christopher Anthony Perrucci
Nov 28, 2011
Christopher Anthony Perrucci, age 60, passed away at his residence on November 28th in Gilroy California. The cause was cardiac arrest due to complications from diabetes. Born July 5th 1951 in San Jose, California he lived in Gilroy and wore many hats until retiring in 2009. Survivors include his son Dante, brothers Brian, Mark, Steven, nephews Matthew and Jordan, and...
Donald "Hank" Mccammond
Nov 22, 2011
Barber by occupation, Don owned Downtown Barbers before his retirement in 2000. Besides cutting hair in his small traditional shop, he also found enjoyment in restoring vintage autos. He spent countless hours working on them before selling them to go on to new projects. Don was an intense but private person who often turned to his guitar for quiet contemplation....
Carolyn S. Avila
Nov 19, 2011
Passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side. Pre-deceased by her parents Lawrence and Lucy Cooper, son David and grandson Andrel Gaines. Survived by her husband of 49 years Josef L. Avila, siblings Larry Cooper and Mary Gagnon; children Andrea, Paul, Juliana, Adam and Anthony; ten grandchildren in which she loved very much and enjoyed spending time...
Andrel Norcel Gaines
Nov 18, 2011
Funeral Services Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 11:00 AM at Gavilan College Gymnasium. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Joel R. Chassy, M.D.
Nov 16, 2011
Dr. Joel Raymond Chassy passed peacefully in the company of his loved ones on Wednesday, November 16. He was 61. Joel graduated from UC Davis in 1974 and received his M.D. in 1979, spending his residency working at Buffalo General Hospital. He then pursued his career out west where he made his home in Morgan Hill, practicing Anesthesiology and Intensive...
William "Bill" Harmon
Nov 13, 2011
William (Bill) Harmon of Gilroy lost his long battle with heart disease on November 13, 2011. He is survived and deeply loved by his wife of 27 years Rose Harmon, his children Christi, John, Jamie and Lisa, his grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Nathanael Jr., Jeremiah, Nehemiah, Sonye, Izeyah and Keoni and by his brother Jesse Harmon. Bill was always willing to...
Floyd James Maestri
Nov 11, 2011
Floyd was born in Tontitown, Arkansas to Albano and Agnes (Pierce) Maestri. He was the eldest of nine children. He served his country from Feb. 1941 to July 1945 in the South Pacific. Before and after the war Floyd worked for Filice and Perrilli Canning Co./California Canners and Growers for 40 plus years. He married Laura Furtado in 1947 they...
Joseph Arias Sr.
Nov 11, 2011
Joseph Arias, Sr. passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, November 11, 2011 due to complications of diabetes. He was born in Gilroy on October 29, 1949 to his parents Barbara and Joseph Arias, who recently passed away a few months ago. He is survived by his wife, Frances, children Joey (Evadina), Leanna and Alicia (Anthony); grandchildren Ariel,...
Fred Flores
Nov 10, 2011
Fred Flores passed away peacefully and entered into heaven on Nov. 10, 2011, at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Terri Flores. Brother to Manuel Barrera. Loving father to Christina (Frank) Saucedo, Juanita (Anthony) Lemos, Sarah (David) Razo and Alfredo Flores. Cherished by his grandchildren Laura, Jacqueline, Elijah and Emily Saucedo, Isaac Lemos,...
Glenn L. Wasnich
Nov 8, 2011
Glenn L. Wasnich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother….friend, peacefully passed away at The University of San Francisco Hospital on Tuesday, November 8th. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shohreh, daughter, Roya, Son, Jeffrey, and his Grandson, Dylan. His humor and personality brought together a large circle of friends. Not only was he the heart of the...
Charles Franklin Parker
Nov 8, 2011
Charles F. Parker passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 8, 2011. He was born on February 21, 1922 in Arkansas to Edith and Jack Parker. In 1950, Charles moved to Gilroy from Long Beach with his wife Gladys and their daughter Peggy. He pursued a career as an architect with the firm of W.J. Hanna...
Harold Le Roy Bellairs
Nov 6, 2011
Harold Le Roy Bellairs, nicknamed "Hal", was born on a farm near Ogallah, Kansas. The doctor was unable to arrive before Hal's birth, but fortunately a close relative was able to assist in the difficult breach birth. Harold almost died; as it was, the doctor feared that he might be paralyzed or handicapped. However, he proved to be healthy and...
Fernando Sanchez
Nov 6, 2011
Vigil Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 6:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Roy Uyeno
Nov 5, 2011
Roy Uyeno, 88, was born in Hollister, CA and was a long-time resident of Gilroy, CA with his late wife, Helen Haruye Uyeno, where he worked as a farmer. He was a member of the San Jose Betsuin Church and he served in the Army. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. Roy is survived by his children: Clifford...
Margaret T. Piedmont
Nov 1, 2011
Margaret passed away peacefully at the age of 96 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Piedmont. Loving mother of John (Donna) Piedmont and Loretta Ventura (Peter Garcia). Cherished Noni of Victor (Catalina) Ventura, Marla Stroup, Missy, Monica, and Matt Piedmont and 4 great-grandchildren. Besides leaving behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...
Mattie Sue Gerrans
Nov 1, 2011
Committal Services Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 1:00 PM at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Gustine, CA