Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Daniel Ordaz
Apr 18, 2024
Daniel Ordaz of Gilroy passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 18, 2024.
Daniel was a loving and devoted husband to his late wife, Kayneta Ordaz of Gilroy, Father of Lisa Velasco and her husband, Jimmie, Dana Fachin and her husband, Gene, Christopher Ordaz and Mark Ordaz.
He was a loving grandfather...
Elaine Frances Jelsema
Apr 9, 2024
Celebration of Life gathering on May 11th, 2024 @ 1:00PM.
Location:
1045 Malo Court
Gilroy, CA 95020
Umberto Pat Deleon
Apr 9, 2024
Pat DeLeon, a Gilroy native, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Pat took great pride serving his community as a police officer in his youth after graduation from Gavilan College for the City of Gilroy and Town of Los Gatos. Â He later opened "All Aboard Junction" a place for patrons...
Roberto Carlos Verduzco
Apr 7, 2024
Robert, passed away peacefully at home April 7th, 2024 surrounded by family. Robert, was a positive and happy guy, he loved God, his family, & the San Jose sharks.
He lived life to the best of his capabilities despite his medical conditions, he was always positive, & touching the hearts of the people he'd meet. He leaves...
Inez Mabel Martin
Apr 6, 2024
Inez Mabel Cooper Martin was born November 2, 1933 in Brownsville, Texas to parents Enos Ray and Mabel Cooper.
She passed from this life on April 6th, 2024, in the home she built with her husband, Lloyd Martin. She was 90 years old.
Inez and Lloyd were married March 5, 1950. They had four children,...
Jason Damian Redd
Mar 30, 2024
Jason Damian Redd, a Gilroy native, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born in San Francisco, California on September 4th, 1972, and is survived by his mother Corinne, his wife Jennell, his daughter Asia, and siblings Jessica, Josh, Jacob, and Jaimi, and nieces and nephews Zachary, Monique, Kayla, Jason, Rico,...
Carmen Narvaez
Mar 28, 2024
Carmen Narvaez, resident of Fremont CA, passed away peacefully at the age of 75. Our beloved one was received at Heaven Gates with open arms. She was a hardworking, loving, caring, loyal, honorable wife, mom and grandma. She will be missed dearly forever. She is survived by husband Uvaldo Lira and son Gilberto Esparza Jr. and six siblings, six...
Kevin - Kostielney
Mar 28, 2024
Kevin Kostielney, born July 7, 1950, entered heaven Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family at the age of 73. Kevin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Becky, and his sons Brian and Danny. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Al, and brothers Brian and Mark. He leaves behind his brothers...
Robert "Bob" Fellom
Mar 27, 2024
Robert "Bob" Fellom of Gilroy passed away March 27, 2024, at 81 years old.
Bob served in the Air Force and while serving he received awards for designing safety equipment for transporting liquid oxygen, which the designs were patented. He then became a plumbing contractor, which he proudly did for 55 years.
He leaves behind...
Francisco Gonzales
Mar 27, 2024
Francisco Gonzales was born on December 12, 1936 in Donato Guerra, Durango. He was born to Francisco Gonzales and Agustina Velasquez. Francisco lost his battle to lung cancer and gained his angel wings on March 27, 2024.
Francisco was a migrant worker, who traveled from Mexico to the United States through the Bracero Program. He lived and...
William F. Schell
Mar 23, 2024
William "Bill" Schell passed away peacefully on Saturday March 23, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side.
Bill Schell was born on August 9th, 1945 in San Jose CA. Bill lived most of his life in Gilroy, but moved to Salinas with his wife for 20 years, and recently moved back to his childhood home....
Roberta Howson Hughan
Mar 23, 2024
We announce with great sadness the death of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Roberta Howson Hughan.
Roberta was a trailblazer, starting with being one of the first women to graduate from the UC Berkeley School of Architecture. Â In 1977 she was the first woman elected to the Gilroy City Council, on which she served two terms. Â ...
George Edward Hubbard, Jr.
Mar 20, 2024
George passed away March 20, 2024 in Gilroy, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents George, Sr. and Antonia Hubbard and sister Anna Hubbard. He is survived by his sister Toni (Bob) Bozzo and well as several nieces and nephews.
Per George's request, no services will be held.
Robert "Bobby" Armendariz
Mar 18, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Armendariz passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18th, 2024, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and son.
Bobby served in the Army between 1971-1973 and carried on his passion for service as Commander of VFW Post 6309, American Legion Post 217 and was a member of the Honor Guard. Bobby's love for service and giving back...
Helen Mae Serpa
Mar 17, 2024
Helen Mae Serpa, aged 91, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2024, in Gilroy, California. Born on October 11, 1932, to Thomas and Virginia Silva of Hollister, Helen lived a vibrant life filled with love and laughter. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Serpa, and together they moved to San Jose in 1950, building a life filled with...
Al Gagliardi
Mar 16, 2024
Al Gagliardi was a fixture of Gilroy and South County. He was a World War II Veteran, Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff, Volunteer Fireman, Member of St Stephen's Church and supported many service groups.
He entered "The Heavenly Kingdom" as he called it, on March 16, 2024.
To honor Al, please donate to St Stephen's...
Richard Dean Ross
Mar 15, 2024
Rich was born in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Margie Ross. His dad owned a printing business and his mom was a homemaker. He had two older brothers Byron and Steve, and a few years after his birth a final sibling Melinda was added to the family.
The family moved to San Jose, California when Rich...
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