Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Isabel A. Ramirez

Isabel A. Ramirez

Dec 17, 2011

Isabel A. Ramirez was born July 8, 1932 and died peacefully at her home early December 17, 2011. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was survived by her husband Jose L. Ramirez of 54 years; children Rachel, Mary, Joey, Elizabeth and grandchildren Victoria, Jose, Mark, Matthew and great granddaughter Aubrey Mia. Isabel was the oldest...

Dotty Alice Moore

Dotty Alice Moore

Dec 16, 2011

Private Cremation Services have been held.

Carol Cady Steele

Carol Cady Steele

Dec 15, 2011

Private Cremation Services have been held.

Dionicio Perez Talavera

Dionicio Perez Talavera

Dec 15, 2011

Loving Husband of 49 years to Dolores Talavera, Father of Sara and husband Moises Martinez, Sofia Talavera and husband Jesus Meza, Gerardo Talavera wife Ana Castro, Homero Talavera and wife Marlene, Ernesto Talavera and the late Cruz Talavera. Grandfather of Carolina, Jorge and Moises Martinez, Carlos, Ana, Rosa and Paulina Meza and Geana Talavera. Brother of Natalia, Camerino, Emilia, Febronio...

Beverly Catherine Shields

Beverly Catherine Shields

Dec 11, 2011

Graveside Servies Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 1:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park, Colma, CA

Gloria Webster - Lewon

Gloria Webster - Lewon

Dec 10, 2011

Services are pending.

Vicki Sweet

Vicki Sweet

Dec 9, 2011

Vicki Sweet, 56, passed away at her home in Gilroy Friday, December 9, 2011 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Wife of Rev. Paul Sweet of Gilroy. Mother of Kristen Sweet of Seattle, WA and Jason Sweet of Santa Barbara, CA. and the late David Westley Sweet. Daughter of Carol Ann Terrell of Twin Falls, ID and the late Richard...

Benjamin Antrim Edwards

Benjamin Antrim Edwards

Dec 7, 2011

Benjamin Antrim Edwards (Ed Antrim). Funeral Services Monday, December 12, 2011 - 3:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Oscar Martinez Cesena

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

Russell A. Becerra

Dec 5, 2011

Memorial Service 12 noon Thursday, December 8, 2011 at New Hope Community Church in Gilroy.

John Donald Dalcin

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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,...

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