Ruth O. Connell
Feb 18, 2012
RUTH O. CONNELL passed away at her home in Gilroy on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Wife of almost 74 years to Dale B. Connell of Gilroy. Mother of Larry Connell (Sally) of Gilroy. Grandmother of Kevin Connell , Darcey Keeler (Bob), Suzanne Bible (Dirk) all of Gilroy and the late Stephen Connell (Gwynn). Great-grandmother of Tiffany & Sarah Connell of...
Ida Desimone
Feb 17, 2012
IDA DESIMONE passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at her home in Chico, CA surrounded by her family. Husband of 37 years to Rick Desimone. Mother of Michael Desimone (Socorro) of Chico, Lisa Wharton (Russell) of Gilroy, Carlotta Van Etten (Waposta) of Chico and Raquel Mattice (Asa) of Chico. Grandmother of Roman, Michael, Alice, Aidan, Ezekiel, Micco and Richard. Sister...
Thomas Edward Eggers
Feb 16, 2012
Thomas Edward Eggers passed suddenly from heart complications Feb. 16, 2012. He is survived by wife Peggy Eggers of Gilroy, sisters Susan Eggers of New Jersey and Nancy Elenbaas of Illinois, nephew Christian Elenbaas and niece Corinne Blair of Illinois and by his extended family across the US. Tom's gentle soul and zest for life will be missed. Please join...
Ruby J. Fortino
Feb 15, 2012
Ruby passed away February 15, 2012 at age 77 after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully in her home among her caring family. She is survived by her husband Frank, son Steve, daughters Irene (Pete), Connie and Diana (Todd). Preceded in death by her son Richard. She loved life and good times with her family and her grandchildren who she...
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
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.
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
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
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.
