Obituaries

Jul 25, 2024

Ernest Hightower, sadly passed away at his home in Gilroy California on Thursday July 25, 2024, at 70 years old after a lengthy battle with illness.  Ernest was born in Hope Arkansas where he spent his early years. However, his mother moved the family to Santa Cruz California during his middle childhood.  He often reminisced about how much he...

Jul 24, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and uncle–Paul McAllister passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, at the age of 86. Born on September 18, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, he lived most of his life in the Bay Area, California. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring as Captain McAllister after serving active duty both domestically and...

Jul 22, 2024

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Jul 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee DeMerritt announces his passing on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Don was born in Gilroy, California to George Watson DeMerritt and Ida Lorene DeMerritt. He was the youngest of three children and was raised in Gilroy, California. Don was preceded in death by his parents, George and...

Jul 15, 2024

After 85 wonderful years of life, heaven welcomed Loretta home on July 15, 2024. Loving matriarch of her family and dear friend to many, Loretta lived a life as unique and vibrant as she was.

Born December 19, 1938 to Louis and Edith Solari, Loretta was raised in San Jose with her two sisters, Anita and Linda....

Jul 11, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Philip, "Swede", Trifilo in Gilroy, California on July 11, 2024 at the age of 91.   He was born on December 11, 1932 in Morgan Hill to Carmen and Martina Trifilo.  Philip graduated from Live Oak High School and then joined the Army and served our country for 4...

Jul 7, 2024

Sunday, July 7, shortly after sunrise, the world lost a truly great lady.  Sandra Kury (Saundra), passed from us after a near 4 year battle with dementia, a vile, vicious, insidious, cruel disease.

She was the kindest, most caring, genuine and perpetually optimistic person you would ever meet. She was easy to like, with her beautiful smile...

Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rudy B. Perez, who passed away unexpectedly in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 5, 2024. Rudy was born on August 18, 1949 in San Jose, California to the late Eusebio and Concepcion Perez. He was raised in Gilroy, attended Gilroy schools and graduated from Gilroy High School,...

Jul 4, 2024

Ray Sanchez passed away July 4, 2024. He is survived by his three children, one grandchild, brother Edward, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Sanchez was an eighteen year member of the Gilroy American Legion Post 217 and served those years as Adjutant. He was also a member of the Gilroy Knights of Columbus and served as advocate. He...

Jul 1, 2024

Gaylon Guy Thompson was the son of Donald and LaVerne (Tudy) Thompson. He was born in Yankton, South Dakota on September 20, 1955. When Gaylon was a young child, his family moved to Merced, California and eventually settled in Gilroy.

Gaylon attended St. Mary School in Gilroy, Palma High School in Salinas, and Gilroy High School, where...

Jul 1, 2024

Juan passed away July 1, 2024, with loving family by his side. A 70 year plus resident of Santa Clara County and South County. He retired from Western Pacific Railroad and his own Landscape company to travel the world and enjoy the outdoors. Though never one to stay still, he continued the growth of his Real Estate Holdings here...

Jun 30, 2024

In loving memory of Steve Leveque Age 50, of Gilroy Ca, passed away on 06/30/2024. He is survived by his wife and children Maitte Saenz, Carmen Leveque and Trystan Leveque.

Jun 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Burrola, a loving husband and uncle.  He passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, at St. Louise Regional Hospital.  He was a long-time resident of Gilroy, California and was born in Morenci, Arizona.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Delia Burrola, and his...

Jun 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Gutierrez, on June 17, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, cherished sister, beloved aunt, dedicated parishioner, and a dear friend to many.

Maria was a woman of grace, compassion, and...

Jun 16, 2024

Brian Dale Gooding – Our "Super Hero" went home to Jesus on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Brian was born March 8th, 1957 to Nora Hiett Gooding and Ted Gooding in Santa Rosa, California.  Brian was a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, or friend to many people in Gilroy. Brian always had a smile for everyone.

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Jun 15, 2024

Jose "Joe" Mata was born May 30, 1924

In Michoacán Mexico to Julio and Herminia Mata.

Joe moved to the United States as small child and Graduated from Gilroy High School where he was top of his class. After high school Joe joined the US army and served his country in WWII. Joes dedication earned...

Jun 15, 2024

Phillip Konstantinos Kouretas, 62, passed away at Stanford Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Phillip was born in San Jose, California to Konstantinos (Gus) Kouretas and Shirlene Kouretas who preceded him in death along with his beloved younger brother Leonidas (Lee) Kouretas.  He is survived by his brother Dimitre (Jimmy) Kouretas, his sister Nikki Kouretas, his...

Jun 13, 2024

Frank passed away June, 13, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Gilroy, a truck driver for over 50 years with his loyal dogs by his side. After retirement he moved to Reno, NV where he spent his time in casinos, attending festivals in the area and making many new friends.  He was...