Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Walter Lee Mathison
Jul 25, 2011
Walter Lee Mathison was born on Sept 9, 1924, in Gilroy, CA. He was the oldest of 4 children. He attended Gilroy schools, Gavilan College and San Jose State. He was a WWII veteran, and served in the 124th Antiaircraft Gun Battalion, stationed in England and Europe during 1943-1945. He returned to Gilroy where he farmed for a few years...
Johnny Z. Yamamoto
Jul 20, 2011
Visitation will begin Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM with a Vigil to be held at 4:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Jose Angel Salinas
Jul 19, 2011
Visitation will begin on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Funeral Services at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.
Ford Howard "Huck" Hagenbuch
Jul 17, 2011
Rancho Paloma De Paz (Home of the Dove of Peace) - - Huck died peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 49 years, Fran, by his side in the country Retreat they called home. He will be missed by daughters Kira & Krista; sons-in-law Eric & Scott; grandsons Rafton, Brody & Archer and a sea of extended family and...
Lindsay M. Drobilisch
Jul 12, 2011
Lindsay is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Sandor Drobilisch. Born in Palo Alto and raised in Los Altos, Lindsay never moved far from her home enjoying time in Sunnyvale, Monte Sereno and later on Morgan Hill. She attended St. Joseph School in Fremont, Los Altos High School, and enjoyed taking classes at Foothill College. Lindsay married Sandor...
Mary Silva
Jul 9, 2011
Mary Silva was born in San Luis Obispo, CA. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Silva for 63 years. Loving mother of Louann (Mike) Corbin and the late Daniel Silva. Dearest grandmother of Melinda (Jon) Van Pelt & Carrie (Brandon) Medeiros; great grandmother of Maddie, Chloe and Abby Van Pelt and Caden and Jack Medeiros. Predeased by her parents,...
C. J. Laizure
Jul 4, 2011
Viewing Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 5 - 8pm at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral service 10am Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Gilroy police station.
Chris C. Sosa
Jun 29, 2011
Passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at his home in Gilroy at the age of 94. Loving husband of 72 years to Erma Joyce Sosa (Diaz) of Gilroy. Loving father of Anthony Sosa (Nancy) of Texas, Kenneth Sosa (Doris), and Russell Sosa of Gilroy. Dear grandfather of Jeff, Stephanie, Chris & Stephen Sosa. Adoring great-grandfather of Matthew, Michelle, Michael &...
Irene F. Perez
Jun 28, 2011
Irene F. Perez, 82, who was born and raised in Gilroy, California, passed away June 28, 2011 in her Gilroy home. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Perez, mother of Geraldine Perez and Paula Orosco, daughter to Damasio and Geraldine Diaz, sister to 6 brothers & 6 sisters, grandmother "Nana" of 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great...
Rosa Hilda Mccloskey
Jun 27, 2011
Graveside services 10:30am Saturday, July 9, 2011 at All Souls Cemetery, Long Beach, CA.
Jennielynn Irene Breslauer
Jun 25, 2011
Jennielynn Irene Breslauer-Morris peacefully passed away on Saturday June 25th 2011, at the age of 46. Born on the 22nd of August 1964, Jennielynn grew up with the love and admiration for animals and the outdoors. She enjoyed working for WalMart in Gilroy California. Jennielynn is survived by her children Danielle Morris, Lindsey Breslauer, and Justin Breslauer; parents Betty Ann...
Alfred F. Corona
Jun 15, 2011
Alfred F. Corona Resident of San Jose. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Corona after a short illness. Born to Ramon and Nieves Corona (deceased) on Sep.15, 1941. He is survived by his brothers and sisters. Jack Corona (Avalon), Manuel Corona, Ernest Corona, Ruth Martinez, Ofelia Artana (Bob), Arthur Corona, Gloria Ballard (Hal Shumway),...
Roberta M. Johnson-Fisser
Jun 14, 2011
She was born in Merced, Ca on July 25,928. Only child of Robert E. Pyatt and Mabel Katherine Fagan. Died Peacefully on June 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Married to Amile Walter Johnson from 1947-1966 and later married to Karel Eduard Fisser from 1984-2004. Survived by her loving son and daughter in law Robert and Elizabeth Johnson. Loving...
Guadalupe R. Vega
Jun 14, 2011
Guadalupe R. Vega, 79 passed away on June 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Isaac L. Vega. She is survived by children, Teresa Vega, Rose Mitre, Anthony Vega, Isaac Vega, Yolanda Vega, Rosie Epler and Leonard Vega; 10 Grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Rebecca Nicole Young. Guadalupe was a longtime resident...
Guadalupe R. Vega
Jun 14, 2011
Guadalupe R. Vega, 79 passed away on June 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Isaac L. Vega. She is survived by children, Teresa Vega, Rose Mitre, Anthony Vega, Isaac Vega, Yolanda Vega, Rosie Epler and Leonard Vega; 10 Grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Rebecca Nicole Young. Guadalupe was a longtime resident...
Terso George Cadei
Jun 14, 2011
TERSO G. CADEI, 95, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home in Gilroy. He was born in Gwinn, Michigan on February 26, 1916 to Italian immigrants Antonio Santo Cadei and Maria Pasqualina Pistono Cadei. He moved to Gilroy with his family in the early 1920's. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II, Past President of...
Barbara M. Arias
Jun 10, 2011
Barbara Arias was born in Santa Barbara on December 7, 1930 and passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with heart failure and kidney failure on June 10, 2011. She resided in Rodeo, California for 56 years as a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother and homemaker. Barbara grew up in Gilroy, California where she met and married her husband...
Marion Berlier Houser
Jun 8, 2011
Marion Berlier Houser passed away peacefully on June 8, 2011 in Turlock, CA with her loving family at her bedside. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Berlier and Dean Houser. Loving mother of Bryan, Clay and Eric Berlier of Atwater and Vicki Lyman of Turlock. Dear sister of James Alter and Ruth Johnson of Morgan Hill, the...
Howard Coles Hand
Jun 8, 2011
Vigil Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 9:40 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Athanasius Church, 1555 S. White Road, San Jose, CA 95127. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.
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