Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Hector Edmundo Gonzalez

Hector Edmundo Gonzalez

Apr 3, 2011

Vigil Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Mass Friday, April 8, 2011 - 4:00 PM at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Ralph Robert Munoz, Sr.

Ralph Robert Munoz, Sr.

Apr 2, 2011

Ralph Robert Munoz, Sr., 89 of Gilroy, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born on October 24, 1921 in San Miguel, Jal. Mexico. Ralph was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Munoz Jr. in 2003. Ralph moved to Gilroy in 1976 and worked in construction all his life...

Mary Elizabeth Rianda

Mary Elizabeth Rianda

Mar 31, 2011

Beloved wife of Gerald R. Rianda for 64 years. Loving mother of Ron, Gregg (Robin) and Jeri Lynn. Dearest grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Donna and Faith. Private services were held.

Paul A. Rede

Paul A. Rede

Mar 21, 2011

On March 21, 2011 Paul joined his Wife, Maria Oralia (Yaya) Ruiz-Rede, and Daughter, Mary Rede-Gregorio, Both of whom preceded him in death. Born in New Mexico, Paul settled in Gilroy after serving in the US Navy during WWII and The Korean Conflict. There he met and married his wife of 42 years. He is survived by his sons, Edward,...

Elvira Rodriguez

Elvira Rodriguez

Mar 20, 2011

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 25th at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Nicholas J. Musachia

Nicholas J. Musachia

Mar 20, 2011

NICK J. MUSACHIA, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Morgan Hill, CA. Loving husband of 66 years to Frances Musachia of Gilroy. Dear father of Kathy Filice and her husband, Gennaro of Gilroy and Lawrence Musachia and his wife, Chris of San Andreas, CA. Grandfather of Scott Filice of Gilroy, Paige Filice Davis(Matt) of Irvine, CA, Nick...

Audrey Jane Zart

Audrey Jane Zart

Mar 17, 2011

Audrey Jane Zart passed away March 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dean Zart; children Sherae (Chuck) Moresco, Shannon (David) Carroll, and Sheila (Martin) Zart-Schlapfer all of Gilroy; grandchildren Tyler Sperry, Michael, Shawn, and Cassie Moresco, Zachary and Koby Carroll, and Max and Mia Schlapfer. Audrey was first and foremost a loving wife and mother....

Joyce Beth Patereau

Joyce Beth Patereau

Mar 16, 2011

JOYCE BETH PATEREAU, 62 passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in San Francisco after a short illness. Daughter of Eleanor Frusetta of Gilroy. Devoted mother of Dawn Patereau-Martinez (John) of Gilroy. Dear grandmother of Evan and Jackson Rodriguez and Aria Patereau Martinez all of Gilroy. Loving sister of Judy Podgorny (Victor) of San Rafael, CA. Niece of Albert and Betty...

Dorothy Rita Sturla

Dorothy Rita Sturla

Mar 15, 2011

Gilroy native Dorothy Sturla died on March 15, 2011, at 88 years of age. Born in 1922 to Michael and Caroline Nagle, Dorothy and her eight siblings learned hard work early in life, picking prunes on the family farm on Church Avenue. Dorothy attended local schools, including St. Mary's, Gilroy High School, and Hartnell College in Salinas. During World War...

Marion June Fellows

Marion June Fellows

Mar 14, 2011

Marion June Fellows passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2011 with family at her side. Born in San Jose California on December 29, 1926 to Marvel L. and Fred F. Quickert. The family settled in Morgan Hill where Marion attended local schools graduating from Live Oak High School class of 1944. She attended Heald Business School and shortly after...

David Vogel

David Vogel

Mar 14, 2011

David Vogel passed away March 14, 2011 in Gilroy, California and is survived by his beloved daughter Samantha Vogel, fiancé Juanita Diaz, parents Rosemarie and Albert Vogel, sister Kathy Rogers and her husband Bryan, and his three nieces Randi, Morgan, Cameron Rogers. He is also survived by Monique Torres, Jazmine DeLeon and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family would...

Louis Bela Eros

Louis Bela Eros

Mar 10, 2011

Louis B. Eros passed away March 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife Mitsuyo Eros of Gilroy; his children Tamara of Little Rock, AR, Jared of Marina Del Rey, Louis Jr. of Gilroy and Ricky Brooks also of Gilroy; and brother of Heide, Margaret, Elizabeth, Michael and Kathleen all of New Jersey. Louis spent 26 years in the Air...

Kermit Daniel Delaurant

Kermit Daniel Delaurant

Mar 9, 2011

Resident of Gilroy, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Gilroy, CA. He will be dearly missed. He was born in Chicago to Laurice and Agnes DeLaurant, but lived his first four years with his grandparents in Nebraska while his mother battled tuberculosis. The reunited family moved to Fresno, CA, in 1947, where Kermit was Luther League...

Clifford A. Post

Clifford A. Post

Mar 9, 2011

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served in the Navy during WWII. Had a successful tool design company, many tools still being used today. He was called by the Lord for ministry when he was 38 years and served the Presbyterian church,most of his ministry in fund raising throughout the United States. He moved to Pahrump, Nevada in February of...

John E. Prince

John E. Prince

Mar 7, 2011

John E. Prince passed away March 7, 2011. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 11, 2011 at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Connie Miranda Vaca

Connie Miranda Vaca

Mar 5, 2011

Graveside Services Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Manuel E. Garcia

Manuel E. Garcia

Mar 2, 2011

Manuel E. Garcia passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Merced, CA. Son of Natalia Garcia. Brother of Sandra Perez (Gelacio), Gloria Rosales, Delia Silva (Alfred), Daniel Garcia and Jose Rosales. Also survived by 3 girls and 2 boys. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Funeral Services at 2:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral...

David Perry

David Perry

Mar 2, 2011

David is survived by his wife Maxine; children Cindy, David, Timothy, and Michael; grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 5; preceded in death by son Ricky. Graveside services 11am Tuesday March 8 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Opal M. Imprescia

Opal M. Imprescia

Mar 2, 2011

Vigil Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, March 11, 2011 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Clark A. Dotson

Clark A. Dotson

Mar 1, 2011

CLARK A. DOTSON 71, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Tuesday, March 1,2011 after a 6 month illness. Loving husband of Carol Dotson of Gilroy. Dear father of Anita Wilson (Charles Trembley) of Hollister. Son in law of Alma Leonard of Gilroy. Grandfather of James Francisco Wilson of Hollister. He was the son of the late Gertie Dotson...

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