Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Fernando Sanchez

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

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

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

Mattie Sue Gerrans

Nov 1, 2011

Committal Services Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 1:00 PM at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Gustine, CA

Michael R. Holbrook

Michael R. Holbrook

Oct 31, 2011

Michael R. Holbrook, 56 passed away Monday, 10/31/2011 in Gilroy. Loving husband of Patricia Holbrook of Gilroy. Father of Sgt. Amber Holbrook Hackett of Kansas. Grandfather of Bradley & Savannah Hackett of Kansas. Son of Ruth Saine and the late Kenny Holbrook. Brother of Ed Holbrook of Gilroy and Betty DoMoe of Red Bluff, CA and the late Robert Holbrook....

Dr. Clifford Percy Turk Jr.

Dr. Clifford Percy Turk Jr.

Oct 27, 2011

Dr. Clifford Percy Turk Jr., passed away peacefully in his Gilroy home surrounded by his loving family; sister Janis Hall and children Patricia and Bill Turk. Clifford was born in Greensboro Alabama. He served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII in the South Pacific and participated in action against the enemy at Kwajalein, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. Clifford...

Bobbie J. Lynch

Bobbie J. Lynch

Oct 26, 2011

BOBBIE J. LYNCH passed away at her home Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her family and beloved friends. Bobbie was the wife of the late Bob Lynch. She was the daughter of the late Inez (Cook) Green and the late Theodore A. Cook. Mother of Kimberly Lynch of San Martin and Scott...

Janice Irene Kemp

Janice Irene Kemp

Oct 26, 2011

Janice Kemp, 86, resident of Gilroy passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Wife of the late Jerry Kemp(1994). Sister of James Hardman and his wife, Jackie of Milpitas. Preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Hardman (2008). Aunt of Michael & David Hardman, Katherine Hopwood, Steve and Tom Hardman. Sister-in-law of Mary Hardman. Graveside services Monday,...

Betty Margaret Kuhlman

Betty Margaret Kuhlman

Oct 26, 2011

Private Services were held in Gilroy, California

Marie L. Day

Marie L. Day

Oct 25, 2011

At rest in Redwood City on Oct. 25, 2011. Marie passed on peacefully with her family beside her. She was the widow of Allen J. Day, daughter of the late James and Renee Levratto, and sister of the late James Levratto, Jr. Marie is survived by her loving children Allen Day, Amy (Ricardo) Cortez and Kathryn (Modesto) Rubio,all of Gilroy....

Emma Olvera

Emma Olvera

Oct 25, 2011

Evening Service Wednesday, November 3, 2011 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service Thursday, November 4, 2011 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Deloris G. Feak

Deloris G. Feak

Oct 23, 2011

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 23, 2011 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Don Feak. Loving mother of Kerry Carlin, Don and Winny Feak and Julie Trebler,. Cherished nana of Dylan, Craig, Jeremy, Jason, Rebecca, James, Ami, Adrianna, Katelyn, Genevieve, Joshua, and Caleb. Dear great nana of 18. Also survived...

Richard M. Garcia

Richard M. Garcia

Oct 23, 2011

Richard M. Garcia passed away October 23, 2011 surrounded by his family at the age of 72. Loving father of Gloria (Albert) Perez, Suzie (Fidel) Guevara and Leonard (Alice) Garcia. Beloved Grandfather of Andrew, Leandra and Adam Garcia, Anthony, Albert James, and Raymond Perez, Sophia (Makel) AIi, and Great Grandfather to Sophia Denise Perez. Dearest brother of Phil (Rosemarie) Garcia,...

Ralph Robert U. Arbues

Ralph Robert U. Arbues

Oct 21, 2011

Vigil Service will be Friday, October 28, 2011 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, October 29, 2011 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Queen of Heavens Cemetery, Salinas.

Michael D. Narvaez

Michael D. Narvaez

Oct 20, 2011

Michael D. Narvaez, 71, of Salinas passed away unexpectedly of a brief illness, Thursday, October 20th, 2011. Born on September 8th, 1940 he grew up in Morgan Hill and graduated from Live Oak High School. He was employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and was an active member of the Kiwanis Club. In 1979 he moved to Salinas and owned...

Anna (Annie) Lorraine Bonaparte

Anna (Annie) Lorraine Bonaparte

Oct 18, 2011

On October 18th, 2011, Annie went home, peacefully, to be with her Heavenly Father, at the age of 8. She is survived by her parents, Francois and Lori Bonaparte of Gilroy, her siblings Luke Bonaparte, Jessica Bonaparte, Joshua Bonaparte, Leah Bonaparte, grandmother Dixie Bonapart, loving care takers Laurie and Rick Barmore, and many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and health...

Emil J. Zamzow Jr.

Emil J. Zamzow Jr.

Oct 16, 2011

Beloved brother of Betty (Al) Gagliardi of Gilroy, Marian (Bob) Wetmore of Penn Grove, and Harold Zamzow of San Jose, father of Sharon (Frank) Bua, Lori Olson and Terry Candell, 4 grandchildren and numerous other family members. Private services will be held.

Hazel Marie Aruda

Hazel Marie Aruda

Oct 15, 2011

Hazel Marie Aruda, 93, passed away on October 15, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Aruda (1993), Hazel is survived by her devoted daughter Loretta Birmingham, her son-in-law Bert Birmingham, grandchildren, Kelly Whalen, Jeff Whalen, Tracey Freitas ,Tiffany Scatena, grandson-in-law Ted Sousa, great-grandchildren, Dustin Sousa, Connor Scatena, Drew Scatena. Hazel is preceded in death by her loving husband Joe...

Lola Dillehay

Lola Dillehay

Oct 14, 2011

Lola M. Dillehay died peacefully on October 14, 2011, at Pioneer Place Nursing Home, Vale, Oregon. She was 95. Mrs. Dillehay was born in Everly, Iowa and grew up in Hartley, Iowa. She moved to Santa Cruz, California and married Donald O. Dillehay on July 3, 1938. They moved to Gilroy in 1942 where she remained until Feb. 2007 when...

John Garcia

John Garcia

Oct 14, 2011

Coach Big John Garcia passed away Oct. 14, 2011 surrounded by his family at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Clara Garcia for 36 years. Loving father of Heidi (Rudy) Trujillo and Greg Garcia. Cherished Grampa of Brittney, Morgan, Johnny Trujillo and Avery Garcia. Dearest brother of Phil (Rosemarie) Garcia, Richard Garcia, Tony Garcia, Joe (Frances) Garcia and Connie...

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