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
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
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
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...
Bertha Munoz Pena
Oct 11, 2011
After a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis, Bertha Munoz Pena passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Saint Louise Hospital in Gilroy, CA. Bertha is survived by Bobby Perez of Gilroy and as she always put it , "Her one and only blind date, that lasted 23 years". She is...
Frances Kay Braverman
Oct 2, 2011
Frances Kay Braverman March 10, 1948 – October 2, 2011 Resident of Gilroy, CA An angel passed on Sunday morning. After an extended and valiant battle with illness, Fran at home, comfortably in her bed, said a final earthly goodbye to her beloved children Matt and Marni and loving husband Marty. We will be reunited again, somewhere, sometime. If an...
Doris Hussar Boone
Sep 30, 2011
Born in St. Catherine's, Ontario, Canada to Herbert and Mildred Avery, she had 4 siblings. Doris lived in Buffalo, New York with her husband Stephen until moving to Gilroy, California in 1972. After her husband's death she married Ray Boone who died in 1994. She is survived by her dear friend and close companion whom she loved to fly with,...
John D. Garcia Sr.
Sep 28, 2011
John Garcia, Sr., a veteran and native of Gilroy, passed away September 28, 2011. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Rose Garcia, his sister Dolores Garcia, brother Bill Garcia and stepson Dino Pirrone. He is survived by his two sons, John Garcia, Jr. and Danny Garcia; grandson Aaron Garcia and his wife Julie; granddaughter Corinne Natali...
Rubie Pereyra Romero
Sep 28, 2011
Visitation from 5 - 10 pm Thursday, October 6 at Apostolic Bible Learning Center, 153 5th St., Hollister, CA. Funeral service 10 am Friday, October 7 at Habing Family Funeral Home.
Joyce Darlene Boer
Sep 27, 2011
Joyce D. Boer, age 82, born in Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2011. Joyce was preceded by her parents George and Lorraine Hopper. Beloved mother of Keith and his wife Sally Boer of Santa Clara, CA. and Craig Boer of Chandler, AZ. Loving grandmother of Brandy Campbell of Austin, TX and Emily Boer of Tempe, AZ. Dearest...
Rosella Pearl Simmons
Sep 22, 2011
My beloved wife Rosella Pearl Simmons of Morgan Hill, born in Oakland, CA June 17, 1936 passed away September 22, 2011 at the San Jose Kaiser Hospital. She will be highly missed by her husband Alvin of 41 years, step-daughter Cheryl (Bill) Hanna of Pennsylvania, and step-son Kim G. (Terry Ann) of Florida. Survived by 7 grandchildren and four great...
Philip L. Valenzuela
Sep 17, 2011
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA
Anita L. Tarr Turk
Sep 16, 2011
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011, at the Presbyterian Church, 600 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, CA
Betty Versailles Jordan
Sep 14, 2011
Betty Versailles Jordan passed away on her 91st birthday, joining her beloved husband of 67 years, Russell. She leaves behind three children, Roger, Judy (Kelly Clayton) and Russ (Kendra); 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Born in Seward, Nebraska, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as well as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Oralio Saldana
Sep 13, 2011
Oralio passed away peacefully in Ceres, California. Oralio was born in Dolores, Texas. He was a hard working and honorable man, dedicated husband and father. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they loved him. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Angela O. Saldana and his 4 sons and six daughters, Oralia Saldana, Federico and his...
Eugene Abraham Artman, Jr.
Sep 8, 2011
Born on May 30th, 1925, Lawrence, Kansas. Age 86, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2011 on his ranch in Hollister, CA. He fought a valiant year long battle with Cancer. As a young man from Kansas he moved to Calif. to work on a cattle ranch with his father Jack. WWII Army veteran. He retired from working at Gentry's...
Louie Rudolfo Gomez
Sep 7, 2011
Funeral Services were held Monday, September 12th at Habing Family Funeral Home, burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.
Mamie Pia Sgheiza
Sep 4, 2011
Mamie Sgheiza passed away peacefully at her home which she occupied for 62 years. Born in 1912 to Alfred and Zaria Maraccini she attended local schools and worked for Filice and Perelli Cannery. Later she worked for Star Millinery, Letha's Dress Shop, and Clark's Jewelers. She is preceded in death by her husband, Al Sgheiza, sister Lena Defreese, sister-in-laws Helen...
Jeanette "Jan" Morones Morton
Sep 2, 2011
Jeanette (Jan) Morones Morton died peacefully Friday, September 2, 2011. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved son Brett Morton on September 6, 2011. Although, the last years of her life she suffered poor health, she remained optimistic and resilient. Her spirit, kindness and faith persevered. Jan loved and nurtured her sons and grandsons completely. She will...