Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Rose Bulle

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Nancy Jane Grove

Nancy Jane Grove

Jul 28, 2011

Services are pending and will be announced.

Walter Lee Mathison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosa Hilda Mccloskey

Jun 27, 2011

Graveside services 10:30am Saturday, July 9, 2011 at All Souls Cemetery, Long Beach, CA.

Edward A. Pyzak

Edward A. Pyzak

Jun 27, 2011

Memorial Mass 1pm Friday, July 8 St. Mary Catholic Church, Gilroy.

Jennielynn Irene Breslauer

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...

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