Delores B. Balla
Aug 17, 2011
Delores passed away Wednesday, August 17th at the age of 89. She was born in Santa Clara. She was raised a daughter of an orchard farmer in Aromas. She was very proud of her Portuguese ancestry and family's business. She was married to the love of her life Zola Balla in 1951. She raised her two children in Gilroy. She...
Jerome Franklin Tozzi
Aug 14, 2011
Jerome Franklin Tozzi, born in West Blocton, Alabama in 1927, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday August 14, 2011 in Morgan Hill, CA. At the young age of 24, Jerome left Alabama and set out to find work the mines of Rocksprings Wyoming. It was here that he met the love of his life, Christine Bozner. The two were...
Thomas Robinson
Aug 14, 2011
Thomas Robinson passed away peacefully on August 14, 2011, surrounded by loving family members. He graduated from Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill in 1960. He went to College at Gavilan in Hollister and then joined the Navy for 4 years. He hired on with American Airlines and work there until he retired. He loved traveling, golfing, and fishing....
Vannesa Carranza
Aug 14, 2011
Vigil Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, August 19, 2011 - 9:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Maurice "Red" L. Elder
Aug 14, 2011
Maurice "Red" L. Elder, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2011 in Gilroy, CA. He was the beloved husband of two lovely ladies, Rosalie and Dickie Elder. Loving father of Charles (Betty) Elder, Linda (Bobby) Garcia, Donna (Lonnie) Beckenhauer and Robert (Michelle) Stuckey and the late Michael Elder. Loving father-in-law of Rosemary Elder. Dearest grandfather of 16, great-grandfather...
Fermin S. Parra
Aug 14, 2011
Fermin S. Parra passed away on August 14, 2011 after a short illness and hospitalization at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto. Fermin was the sole owner and operator of Fermin's Appliance Service in Gilroy. Through his repair business, Fermin proudly served many of the residents of Gilroy and surrounding communities with service and repair of their appliances for more...
George Stuart Rader
Aug 13, 2011
George Stuart Rader, better known as "Stu", passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 13th 2011. Stu was born to George and Leola Mae Rader in Eugene, Oregon, on 08/04/38. He lived the first part of his life in Eugene, and attended Eugene High School, where immediately after he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country....
Karen Marie Sanchez
Aug 13, 2011
KAREN M. SANCHEZ, 29 passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 suddenly. She is the daughter of Gary & Connie Sanchez and sister of Catherine Sanchez of Gilroy and of Theresa Cornell of San Jose. She is the aunt of Christofer Aaron Cornell and is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Karen graduated from Gilroy High School (1999) and...
Henry Van Vickroy
Aug 8, 2011
Henry Van Vickroy passed away August 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife Betty Joyce Vickroy of Gilroy; children Michael Vickroy of Gilroy, Kathy (Bill) Vickroy Scherer of Greedly, CA, Patrick (Tammy)Vickroy of Gilroy, Jonathon Vickroy of Gilroy, Robin (Amber) Robinson of San Jose, CA, and Ginger Robinson of Rocklin, CA; grandchildren Tara McHenry, Kevin McHenry, Melissa Robinson, Joshua...
Rose Crain
Aug 8, 2011
Rose M. Crain beloved wife of the late Louis Mac Crain. Loving mother of Lou (Connie) Crain of San Diego and Sudie (Michael) Sims of Gilroy. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Mara) Crain, Brett (Katie) Crain, Summer (Ken) O'Hearn and Misty (Joshua) Shim. Devoted great-grandmother of Michael, Savanna Rose and Josiah. Dearest sister of Helen and Mary. Funeral Service will be...
Patricia Lee Casho
Aug 7, 2011
Visitation Thursday, August 11, 1 to 9 PM with Sharing Service at 6 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Graveside Service Friday, August 12, 12 Noon at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Rose Bulle
Aug 1, 2011
Rose Bulle passed away peacefully at St. Louise Hospital on August 1, 2011. Rose was born in Mission San Jose to Joseph and Mary Lawrence, who emigrated from Faial, Azores, Portugal. She lived her early years in Hanford, California before she moved to San Jose where she met her husband of 65 years, Verne J. Bulle. Verne fulfilled his dream...
Marie C. Lujan
Jul 30, 2011
Visitation Wednesday, August 3, 2011 beginning at 1:00 PM with Vigil at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 4, 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.
Calvin Harris Benson Jr.
Jul 29, 2011
Passed away at 72 years of age on July 29, 2011. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sarah (Sheri) Benson, his daughter Kathryn Benson and his son David Calvin Benson. Cal enjoyed taking care of the wildlife around his Jackson Oaks home and listening to country music and 50s rock and roll. He liked to think about something...
Slavo Joseph Di Vita
Jul 29, 2011
Born in Tuscany, Italy to Benigno and Quinta Di Vita, Brother to the late Mero and Meri Di Vita, Father to the late Silvia Marie and Evelyn Di Vita. He was married to the late Silvia Pasquinelli Di Vita. 1947 – 1977 He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Caramucci Di Vita, Brother in law...
William D. Hamilton
Jul 29, 2011
William D. Hamilton 85, of Gilroy passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 in Palo Alto, CA. Husband of the late Marcella Hamilton(2005). Father of Charles Hamilton of Gilroy and Therese Hamilton of Gilroy and the late Timothy(2008) and Mark Hamilton(2006). Grandfather of Sean, Jeremy, Josh, Candace, Jesse and Stephanie. Great-Grandfather of 11. A devoted family man, successful entrepreneur and decorated...
Maria D.Perez Gonzalez
Jul 28, 2011
Vigil Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 5:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Monday, August 8, 2011 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy.
Maria De Lourdes Perez-Gonzalez
Jul 28, 2011
Maria de Lourdes Perez Gonzalez passed away at 48 years of age on July 28, 2011. She will be lovingly remembered by her six daughters Elizabeth, Jessica, Crystal, Viviana, Jasmin, Maria G. Perez and by her eight grandkids. Lourdes enjoyed dancing, singing, being with her family and going out for walks. We will always remember her as a lovable, caring...